Governor Shaw Draws Large Crowd in Sheldon Jowa Visit
Gov Leslie M Shaw spoke in Sheldon Iowa on a Wednesday afternoon before a large turnout of business men and farmers. He defended tariff policy, warned against bonds to cover war expenses, and argued against bimetallism, presenting a concise, plain explanation of coin value and metal content. Father Desmond will be the new priest at Alvord, the Firemen announce a grand ball on November 11, and school reports improved punctuality and cleanliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie M. Shaw
Sheldo
Republican Party
Real Estate Transfers for Week Ending October 22 1898
Real estate transfers listed with names and locations across townships and sections. Notable entries include farm transfers in Melrose A to same, Garfield and Sherman areas with values around 1600 to 3019.60, and multiple parcels in Vermilion Springs and Benedict sections, reflecting southeast northeast and eastward parcel movements.
Boyden News Roundup Delivers Local Happenings and Campaign Notes
The newsletter reports a $2000 insurance draft paid thirteen days after M. L. Carroll’s death, with local clerk C A Morris pleased at quick proofs. It notes residents like Harry Melrose, Jim Putnam, Peter Van Oosterhout, and county Attorney Olmsted speaking at events. Mentions purchases, politics, and social visits in Boyden with brief remarks on local candidates and readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Morris & Draft
M. L. Carroll
Guardian
Harry Melrose
Harry
Jim Putnam
Maquoketa
Iowa
County Seat Comment Happenings During the Week
A sketch of local society news notes mentions a child who died after a horse incident and extends condolences to the family. The Chicago Ladies Quartette will perform at the opera house on November 14, praised as fine singers. Gerrit Klay, a Sioux Center lawyer, visited. John Meyer, Republican party chairman, contributed to campaign work. Gerrit Bolks acts as city marshal in Wa raven's absence. A baby girl blessed Schooneville. A. J. Lenderink died Thursday. funeral today. A new baby was born to Mr and Mrs Doctor of Holland township. Editor Stone of Hawarden Independent seen on the streets. John Orr and W Overholser noted in town meetings.
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Olmsted
Opera House
Morris
South Dakota
Chicago
Postmaster Elder’s strict box rent instructions to rock valley
The letter directed to C. M. Spurs from Rock Valley outlines rigid rules for post office box rents. Boxes cannot be assigned until rent is paid. non renewal leads to box closure and mail transfer. Proportional charges apply for unexpired quarters. rents must be collected in advance and no refunds issued for early vacating. Signed by First Assistant Postmaster General Premy S. Huard.
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C. M. kSpur
Rock Valley
Brewster Gibson form legal partnership gains Sioux county footing
Sheldon Mull notes George Brewster joins Attorney George Gibson forming a practice pair likely to capture local business. Brewster, son of Lewis Brewster of Grant township, is a State University law graduate. Also mentions South Dakota blizzard remnants, Doon gains a second paper, and Omaha expo draws Sioux county visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheldon Mull
George Brewster
Sioux County
George Gibson
Brewster
Lewis Brewster
Grant Township
Sioaux County
Law Department
The
State University
Gibson & Brewster
Advertised Letters Remaining at Rock Valley Post Office
Uncalled for letters listed for Rock Valley Iowa dated October 28 1808. Names include John Dicken Robyn J McDonald P M Exper and Tuc Bez. An offer promises a whole year’s subscription for a load of cobs delivered to the office.
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Rock Valley
Iowa
John Dicken
Ealick
Robyn J & McDonald
P. M. Exper
P. M
Tuc Bez
War Investigation Probes Camp Care In Jacksonville
The war investigation commission reports hospitals and camps in Jacksonville are well organized with prompt requisitions. Colonel Lewis M. Mans testifies to exceptional nurse staffing, lavish care for the sick, and extensive Red Cross supplies, stating no obvious improvements are needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Investigation Commission
Jacksonville
Lewis M. Mans
Seventh Army Corps
Red Cross Society
Department
Dr. Mays
Spurrier’s Speech Sparks Iowa Campaign Controversy
Judge Spurrier fusion candidate for Town supreme court attacked Altgeld comparing him to Lincoln provoking rebuke from Iowa voters. Spurrier admitted he did not expect to be elected and did not want the office, declining the explicit campaign goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altgeld
Illinois
Des Moines Lass
Spurrier
Supreme Court of
Town
Lincoln
Iowa
Supreme Court
The Youths Companion 1899 Volume Offer Promises Rich Content
The Youths Companion announces its 1899 volume will surpass prior issues in variety and value with contributions from John D. Long Edward Everett Hale Henry M. Stanley Sarah Orne Jewell and others. Subscribers to 1890 receive a gold stamped calendar and free paper through January 1 1909 with a sample mailed to interested addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Long
the Navy
Edward Everett Hale
Henry M. Stanley
Sarah Orne Jewell
W. D. Howells
Poultney Bigelow
Herbert J. Hamblen
Carl Schurz
James Bryce
John Burroughs
Robert Barr
Phoemas Nelson Page
Bret Harte
William Black
Alfred Austin
Andrew Lang
William A. Hammond
How to Prevent Croup Use Chamberlains Cough Remedy
A family notes two children prone to croup attacks and reports that using Chamberlains Cough Remedy beforehand reliably prevents episodes. The item is described as a household necessity, with a local druggist listed for sale in Nickieville Pennsylvania.
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Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Brog
Nickieville
Pennsylvania
Gale
Knapp & Vor
Druggista
Woman suffrage voices principle over gender in politics
The column argues for complete enfranchisement as a matter of self government and equal rights, not sex. It traces suffrage history in Britain, notes rising female participation in work, and predicts women’s political voice will grow as laws broaden. Future installments promised on related topics.
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Lincoln
England
Jmen
Great Britain
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Jowa
Heard
Father Desmond
Alvord
Omaha
A. W. Fallagatter
Parker, S. D
Sectli Township
Melrose A
Same
Section Township
Ansfers
Garfield
Garteld
To.t Prins West
Sluis
Sherman
Vermulm
Rfield
Benedict
InerEns Ft. Straig Bolmers
Boyden
Peter van Oosterhout
S&s
S. V. Kemp
John Walbrink
Bert Finney
Woodman
Northern
L. van den Berg
Gerrit Klay
Mr. Klay
Sioux Center
John Meyer
Republican County Central Committee
Gerrit Bolks
Marshal Waraven
Chivago
4. Schooneville
A. J. Lenderink
Holland Township
Stone
Hawarden Independent
John 4. Orr
W. Overholser
Premy
Hua'ru
Springfield
Doon
Doon Journal
Omaha Exposition
Altgeld and
Equal Suffrage
Willian Liloyd
Massachusetts
Lord Byron
Georgia
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