Democratic nominating plan revealed in Algona powwow
The Algona gathering of Democrats discussed the primary law and potential nominees for county offices. Candidates for sheriff, recorder, clerk, superintendent, and other posts were named or suggested, with strong local figures like W. J. Hall and J. Nem- mers highlighted, while others were noted as newcomers or associates. The meeting aimed to build a competitive slate for the upcoming primary election and reflected broad party support across the county.
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Algona
Amart
Affternoon Varius
Democrat
Ayers
Algoma
EL G
Néliese
Im.p
Hag
Holtua
Bic
Smith
King
Wesley
W. J. Hall
Anhite
J. J. Anderson
Swen City
W. A. Dutton
W. F. Reimers
Whittemore
Noah Williamson
Andrew Anderson
Bancroft
Peter Borman
Tommy White
Nemmers
Topte
Tommy
Court House
Ts Democrat
Margaret Dogweller
Penton
Louise McCoy
Tie Tonle
Oconvier
Northern Iowa land prices draw farmer interest across states
L. M. Merrifield reports farmers eye western soil claiming central Iowa and southern Minnesota counties offer cheaper land with good buildings. Prices range from 80 to 125 per acre in Iowa and nearby states, prompting questions about drawbacks and drift from Indiana and Salina markets.
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Ilinois
Dana
Ohio
Wisconald
Aha
Iowa
Hancock
Kossuth
Winnebago
Worth
Himedak
Bastyre
Salina
Kas
Ames Agricultural College
Indiana
L. M. Merrifield
P. S
America
ToWa
Minnsseta
Merrifield
Minnesota
Old Fort Snelling
Resop
Lake Country
Ietrom
North Central
Fort Dodge
Fort Snelling
Sitadks Central
U Iowa
Grata
Hue
Land values and speculative patterns in Iowa settlements
The article notes cheaper land bands in northern Iowa north of Milwaukee rail routes and rising prices southward. It cites named buyers like Mr Welles and Mr Merrifield, governors and landowners, and explains speculation moving north as settlement expanded. It also discusses Halley’s comet, its predicted returns and public interest in astronomical history.
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Iowa
Milwaukee
Iowa Lands
Welles
Grundy County
Fn & County
Merrifield
Thage Cook
Governor Boles
Register & Leader
Return of Halley's Comet Seen in April Return in 1886
The article notes Halley's Comet, absent seventy four years, will again become visible to the naked eye in April after moving rapidly in early 1886. It records historic appearances in 1066 and 1456, explains orbital delays from planetary gravity, and describes its approach to the sun with a key alignment on March 26 when the sun lies between Earth and comet.
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Halley
Allehx Hollon
Astraua- Wes
Edmund Halley
Europe
Constantinople
Jupiter
Bacar
Ietalca
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