Correction on county bill and local buying urges restraint
The Estherville newspaper corrects a previously stated bill of A G O McClurg & Co for 18.7h against Emmet County clarifying it covered 5000 sheets of examination paper rather than supplies. It argues against buying away from home to save costs, noting local dealers like stationary shops also source goods from McClurg. The piece defends local commerce and stresses competition with larger catalogue houses.
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J. J. Klopp
Board of Supervisors
A. GO. McClurg & Co
Klopp
Aanerchaue
Kanmet
Kropp
Hie Stationery Department
A. ©. McClarg & Co
McClurg
Hia Office Ia
Local printers face fair profit demand amid county pride
The piece argues Emmet county taxpayers should fund fair compensation for printers and publishers to sustain a first class plant and better wages. It condemns patronising foreign establishments and criticizes Des Moines capitol grounds expansion as extravagant, noting a scandal over a ten million plus project and potential legislative financial interests.
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Capitol
Des Moines
Booater Association
Electrification tax plan urged with caution along rail line
A local editorial urges petition circulation for a tax election across townships between Spirit Lake and Livermore to fund electrification of the Rock Island line between Des Moines and Fort Dodge. It cautions voters to verify costs and avoid overtaxing, calling for careful investment and prudent support before any tax is approved.
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Spirit Lake
Livermore
Rock Island Railroad
Des Moiner
Fort Dodge
Hia
Charity city marshal Knott charged in assault on Brand
City marshal Knott, 70, of Charity Iowa, billed a man identified as Brand with a heavy club blow to the head while taking him to the city jail. Knott is described as a Civil War veteran.
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Marshall Knott
Charity
Iowa
Brand
Knott Faw
Good Fellow At Election Time in Emmet County Printing Fees
A Ringsted Despatch notes that the Emmet county board of supervisors allowed outside printing bills around 160 dollars for election materials. The writer argues most work could have been done locally at five print shops in Emmet county and laments the printer’s neglect.
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Board of Supervisors
Kimmet County
Emmet
Ringsted Despateb
Iowa Reorganization Under Way After Major Legislature
State reforms unfold with new budgets and agency reorganizations. The Executive Council gains power to fix values, the Railroad Commission expands duties, and the Secretary of State obtains added responsibilities. A retrenchment committee meets May 6 to streamline offices, while insurance, Blue Sky rules, and interstate rail rate debates shape early 20th century policy.
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Capitol Grounds
Lana
Ttta
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State Department of Health
Supreme Court
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Railroad Commission
Secretary of State
Republicana
Democrata Ia
Joseph Byrne
Appropriations Committee
Clarke
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Towa
National Court of Commerce
Congress
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Wilson
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Spirit Lake visitors and local notice roundup
de Dobbs and visiting relatives from Spirit Lake share news of gatherings and trips. Residents and guests including Brigs of Superior, Deming from Armstong, Bevan from Los Angeles, Packard family, and others are noted for visits, moves, and small events. A correction clarifies a misnamed arrestee Karl Schmidt. A school play at Ratherville High is announced for May 8 with admission 25 cents.
Galloway aims for Excelsior Springs clinic move
Dr and Mrs W P Galloway plan to leave next week for Excelsior Springs Missouri where Dr Galloway will oversee one medicinal springs facility. An article fragment mentions a Pullman berth incident between Manilla and Sioux City with a young woman losing her clothing in transit and needing replacements. Also includes brief classified items and ads for real estate and autos.
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West Side
Excelsior Springs
Manilla
Sioux Oity
Sioux City
Algona Advance
Church and Society Notes and Local Events
German services planned for next Sunday at the German Lutheran church. High School Senior Class to present the play A Russian Honeymagor at the Grand May ls with 1860 Russian costumes. Miss Hallie Kinney of Anes to coach. Dr Bol Osher to attend dental convention in Davenport then visit Chicago and Jew City. Christian Church sermon title The Church Founded on Pentecost and What Became of It at 8 pm next Sunday. large chorus and orchestra, Sunday school at 1, morning service at 11. all invited. Potatoes for sale at Fairmont 26 cents a bushel. Christian church youth hold Parcel Post auction at Stanley Calkins home Friday evening May 2. lunches provided. conveyances to church by 7 pm. First Methodist Episcopal Church services highlight Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society work. pastor to speak on Woman’s Work in Evangelization of World. annual Thank Offering collected. Catholic Young Ladies Sodality program at Odd Fellows Hall earns 75.
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Eugene Scribe
Burton Harrison
Hallie Kinney
Anes
Carl
Bol
Osher
Dendal
Bhey
Davenport
Chicago
Jews City
Christian Church
The
Stanley Calkins
Methodist Episcopal Church
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Revival Meetings At Union Baptist Church This Week
Revival continues at Union Baptist Church with nightly gatherings through Sunday. Events include a Saturday youth meeting at 3 pm and a Sunday 8:30 pm men’s session led by Mr. Pettit on America’s Great Question What. All men and boys are invited.
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Pettit
America
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