Election slate and carnival remarks from The Sheldon Mail
The document lists state officer candidates including JOHN HERRIOTT as Treasurer and FRANK F. MERRIAM as Auditor with hometowns. It names MILTON REMLEY Attorney General and WELCOME MOWRY along with DAVID J. PALMER for Railway Commissioner. It notes CG. T. JONES and HORACE FE. DEEMER for Supreme Court roles and BEN I. SALINGER as Reporter. It contains editorial lines on politics and a note about a Sioux City carnival and subscription urging.
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John Herriott
Guthrie County
Frank F. Merriam
Delaware County
Milton Remley
Johnson County
Welcome Mowry
Tama County
David J. Palmer
Washington County
Supreme Court
CG. T. Jones
Horace FE. Deemer
Montgomery County
Ben I. Salinger
Carroll County
Those who do not get tomorrow may gain county ties
The piece notes that those who fail to canvass will gain only a general acquaintance with county people as recompense for time and money spent. It warns revenue stamp violators to cancel evidence and warns officers are nearby. It also mentions Lieut Hosson’s confidence in salvaging the Cristobal Colon and the Infanta Maria Teresa’s recovery for New York harbor.
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Hemina
Lieut. Hosson
Cristobal Colon
Infanta Maria Teresa
New York Harbor
Local Press Gossip Shares Renewed Ties and Departures
A correspondent reports B F McCormick once a Rock Valley lawyer has bought Sheldon Hagle. The Sanborn Sun under Mac’s editorship ends light for readers, while we regret losing Brother Dates from the editorial staff.
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O'Brien County Bell
B. F. McCormick
Rock Valley
Sheldon Hagle
Sanborn Sun
Mac
Bro
firmness of President Mainley praised by Washington Post
The Washington Post credits President Mainley with preventing a premature war and safeguarding neutrality in Europe. It credits his diplomacy for avoiding recognition of a Cuban republic and averting an armed assault on Havana, noting his success hinges on protecting his own household as well.
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Mainley
Washington Post
Europe
Havana
Buffalo Adds Firepower to Dewey Fleet at Manila
The cruiser Buffalo, formerly the Nichtheroy, joined the Oregon and town bound for Manila. Rebuilt from a dynamite gun ship, she is armed with six inch rifles and will bolster Dewey’s squadron. Some propose creating the rank of vice admiral to honor Admiral Dewey for his wartime service and Manila conduct.
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Buffalo
Oregon
Manila
Nichtheroy
Brazil
Dewey
Iowa to Pay Off Last 4 Percent Warrants
State Treasurer Herriott calls for presenting outstanding Iowa warrants up to No 4118 marking the retirement of the final 4 percent warrants. With state indebtedness under 182000 dollars by month’s end, Iowa nears being out of debt well before July 4.
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Herriott
Iowa
War Department Investigation Launched By Independent Panel
A commission of able, disinterested men from diverse parties and walks of life begins a broad inquiry into the war department. The group aims to reveal truth without bias, inform the president, and possibly influence future legislation and congressional scrutiny. Dispatch notes potential outcomes.
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The
War Department
Congress
Dispatch
New Books Reviews for Children and Navy History
A brief catalog review lists three new books: Children’s Ways by James Sully from D Appleton & Co at 1.25 dollars, a collection of child focused stories from Studies of Childhood. The Nation’s Navy by Charles Morris from J B Tippincot & Co at 1.50 dollars, a compact history linking naval growth to American history with illustrations. Lights and Shadows of Our War With Spain by John R Musick from J S Ogilive Publishing Co at 0.25 dollars, a timely histori
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James Sully
D. Appleton & Co
New York
Selec c
Charles Morris
J. B. Tippincot & Co
Philadelphia
Spears
Maclay
Spain
John R. Musick
J. S. Ogilive Publishing Co
Wanted trustworthy person for county business work
Wanted advert seeks a reliable individual to manage our business duties in vestby and surrounding counties. Office tasks at Kune with a salary around 75 dollars yearly, benefits unclear. Respond with self addressed stamped envelope to Herbert El. Hebe, President, Dept A, Chicago.
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Bevern
Vestby
Kune
Herbert EL. Hebe
Dept. A
Chicago
Revenue Law Violations Reported During Official Visit
Deputy Revenue Collector P E Nary and deputy U S Marshal Tracy visited Sheldon on Saturday and found violations of the revenue law. Merchants dealing in taxable goods are urged to be careful. Most violations stem from ignorance or indifference, with leniency for first offenses and stricter action for repeated offenses.
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P. E. Nary
U. S
Tracy
Sheldon
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George L. Dobson
Polk County
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Sioux City
Tom Heed
Sioux County
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Omaha Exposition
Iety
New Books
H. C. Baumann
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Foulune
Aveta
Ucches
Cooper Union
N. Y
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F. J. Huizenga
U. P. Church
C. W. Renshaw
Skewis’ Hardware Store
C. M. McBride
State Bank
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D. van Oosterhout
Court House
W. C. Leonard
Attorney-at-Lawn
Towa
J. W. Mak
Childrens’ Clothing
Foppe
Pioneer Store
Rock Valley, Iowa
J.B. Foppe
Mgr
RC. A. Flournoy
A. McArthur
F. M. Bunying
State Bank of
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Wayne, Indiana
Will. Thomas
Kessler Brothers
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