Lee Nomination for Judge Stirs Long Convention
Hon N J Lee of this city nominated for judge of this district at the convention in the court house this morning after a lengthy balloting sequence. Final vote tally shows Emmet 7 Kossuth 10 Palo Alto 4 Pocahontas 8 Humboldt 114 total 3444. motion to make nomination unanimous carried. Lee accepted with a prompt, splendid speech.
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N. J. Lee
Court House
Hailla
Emmersburg
Leo
Emmet
Koaputh
Palo Alto
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Lee
Cedar Rapids man arrested after attempted assault on girl
Chas McCabe of Cedar Rapids was arrested Saturday evening for an attempted assault on Emma Procharyk a sixteen year old girl. He claimed to be deputy sheriff and escorted her to the jail basement before making improper advances. He fled but was captured by bystanders and jailed. Justice Parsons held no grand jury bound over, and McCabe faced a second arrest for impersonating an officer with a hearing slated.
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Chas. McCabe
Cedar Rapids
Emma Procharaity
Fred Parsons
J. W. Moree
N. J. Lee
Parsons
McCabe
Iowa
Procharaky
Court House
Procharsky
North Fifth Street
Marshalls Haynes
Mitchell
Epidemic Sore Throat Reported in Emmetsburg
The Emmetsburg Reporter notes widespread sore throat cases in Emmetsburg, with some diphtheria reported. Illness begins with a severe cold and chills, not true malignant diphtheria but may lead to it. Several families under quarantine.
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Emmetsburg
Sidewalks and curb details by Coloxt Products Co
Fragmentary OCR notes mention sidewalk work and soft water supply items. Listed items include collax roots curbing foundation blocks and references to Coment Products Co. No clear event date or location provided.
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Cigterna
Coment Products Co
Chicago Milk Ordinance Fails Over Clean Supply
The Chicago city council failed to pass a clean milk ordinance after study and debate, with opposition from small dealers fearing higher costs. Similar failures and enforcement struggles occurred in Erie Pennsylvania and San Diego, where health authorities faced resistance or weak penalties, compromising infant safety. The Journal of the American Medical Association urges a conscience-driven push for a safe, healthful milk supply.
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Chicago
City Health Department
Pasa
Tinois
Ita
Erie
San Diego
Health Board
Journal of the
American Medical Association
Early Emigration to Oregon From Iowa in 1840s
The Town Journal of History and Policies notes Iowa’s spring 1841 1842 emigration to the Oregon country drew settlers from various Iowa regions. People sought adventure improved fortunes or the desire to help claim United States rights to the Northwest, with emigrations organized by emigrant groups and routes studied for the long overland trip.
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Mary
Oregon
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Oregon Country
Northwest
United States
Town Journal of History and Policies
State Historical Society of
Real Estate Transfers Listed With Names and Parcels
Real estate transfer notices include W A Floyd and wife to C Burkart for L 23 4 B 12 Bartletts addition and Isham to J T B Moore for 100 83 minus 41000 with a 10000 00 amount. Erickson and wife to K R Hoggett for L 4 B 8 Woods addition 1000. J L Chandler and spouse to L Pe BtLAN 6 BB DOIMYGr 4.0504.
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W. A. Floyd
C. Burkart
O.M. Isham
B. Moore
Ratherville Triumph In Southern Minnesota Championship
Ratherville captured the southern Minnesota and northern Town championship by defeating Fairmont with seven to seven. The final game had a $200 purse and Fairmont fought hard with all their runs coming on home runs. Welch hit a crucial homer to tie and Sioux Falls won a sixteen inning marathon with Baker and Rubati in relief. Estherville dominated various matchups including a 19 to 2 loss for Sioux Falls and a close Mason City victory.
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Ratherville
Minnesota
Fairmont
Ronliner
Sioux Falls
Baker
Barrett
Fatherville
Welch
Hathereville
Rossbach
Soo Falls
Estherville
National Audubon Societies aims to own key wild bird islands
Wil Bay New York August 4 The National Association of Audubon Societies plans to secure permanent title to major wild bird islands, marshes and lakes with the largest North American colonies. Purchases or gifts have already secured rookeries in Maine, North and South Carolina, Florida and Louisiana, with more transfers expected soon. The plan protects pelicans terns skimmers egrets gulls murre ducks geese and shore birds, by placing the territory under exclusive protection. Secretary Wilbert Pearson says guarding nests is hard and ownership offers the strongest defense against egg destruction by sheep and other threats.
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New York
North America
National Association of Audubon Socisties
Maine
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida
Louisiana
BFS
Wilbert Pearson
Association
Maine Goloules
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines August 4 1912
Des Moines reports a cool dry week with average temperature deficit about 6 degrees and scattered showers. Harvesting and threshing progress well though corn and potatoes need rain. small grain yields are large except in southeastern counties. Crop condition: corn good, pastures drying, potatoes needing rain. winter wheat and rye yields may exceed all prior records if current reports hold.
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Des Moines
Tows
Government sale of envelopes and goods debated by local leader
The Sama notes mixed views on government ownership and selling commodities and envelopes. He argues fairness in allowing government to sell various items, while acknowledging others say Uncle Sam can supply envelopes cheaper than private printers. The Swera City Herald reporting voice reflects the local debate.
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Sam
Swera City Herald
Minnesota State Fair promises bigger and better competition
The Minnesota state fair will be bigger and better this year. Moores band plays in El Dora this week. Mrs Harry Johnston and babe returned to Germania hall Monday. L P Stillman of Lolliver Savings Bank visited Es terville on business. Robert Clemens, once with Buffalo Center, joined Chicago Cubs for 800 dollars a month. Buffalo Center pays 600 for its college.
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Harry Johnston
Babe
Germania
L. P. Stillman
Lolliver Savings Bank
Esterville
Minnesota
Robert Clemens
Piee
Buffalo Canter
Chicago Cubs
Chicago
Pall Buffalo Center
Coleage
Arranging Flowers for a Graceful Bowl Display
Practical flower arrangement tip from Suburban Life advises pouring a table glassful of water into a bowl and placing most blooms in the water glass to form a graceful bouquet, especially when blooms are large.
Need of Greater Production Drives Immigrant Roles
A New York Sun remark argues that if every immigrant entering the United States and Canada in the next decade engaged in soil cultivation, the resulting production would meet the people’s reasonable needs, underscoring a push for greater agricultural output and settlement.
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United States
Canada
New York Sun
Cleaning Glass Bottles With Vinegar And Salt
A glass water bottle becomes discolored with constant use. Rinse and repeat. Pour a litre vinegar into the bottle and add a pinch of salt. Let stand for several hours, then rinse with clear water. The bottle will be perfectly clear and dry.
Ring Missing Bridegroom Turns Key Ring For Wedding
At Cheltenham parish church a bridegroom forgot the wedding ring. The clergyman suggested using the church door key, which had a ring at the end, and the ceremony was completed.
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Cheltenham
Pall Mall Gazette
Reproof in Public or Private Advised by Washington
George Washington advises choosing the time and terms to rebuke others with sweetness and mildness. Decide whether to address in public or private now or later, aiming for constructive correction without anger.
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George Washington
Motor Vehicles Transform Madras Transport
The arrival of motor vehicles in Madras is recent yet has rapidly displaced horse drawn carriages, which were the main transport for the European community.
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Madras
Notable Golden Wedding in Rothesay England
A golden wedding was celebrated in Rothesay Buteshire England with a family party including grandchildren. Several sons attended, some traveling from South Africa and Canada for the occasion, marking a notable milestone for the couple.
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Rothesay
Buteshire
England
South Africa
Canada
Origin and Ham Explain Their Complexion at Harper's Bar
Ite Origin and Ham described their roles in a local incident at Harper's Bar. Ite Origin said he was the first man asked to take down and Brove pipe, noting the event unfolded amid social tensions at the bar.
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Ham
Harper’s Bar
Advantage of Electricity in All Weather
Electricity cannot be frozen or adulterated and performs equally well on hot or cold days, highlighting its versatile reliability across conditions.
Notice of Proposed Resolution of Necessity in Estherville
City Council proposes a sewer project to serve designated streets in Estherville Iowa. The measure sets pipe type, frontage assessments, and required public notice and hearing on August 6 1912 with contractor timelines and a one year maintenance period.
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Lincoln
Minneapolis & St. Louia
Lincoln Street
South Seventh Elrogs
Meventh Atreat
Reventh Sbredt
Enat Tuys Steset
Olty
Elby
Hull
Syil
Bett
Vindicator and Republican
Estherville
Iowa
J. E. Stookdale
Titanicay Visit Aids Local Standings Report
Mrs. Leo Ash returns to Titanicay after visiting friends in the city. The piece notes hay fever and asthma as widespread problems, praising Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for relief. A testimonial from Wm. M. Merethen of Searsport, Me. claims improvement after a few doses. Refuge substitutes offered for sale by all druggists.
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Leo Ash
Titanicay
Foley
Wm. M. Merethen
N. Searsport
Foley Kidney Pills advertise Progressive Party remedy
The advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills for backache rheumatism and kidney bladder irregularities. It claims the pills are healing strengthening and quick acting with no harmful drugs and are sold in two bottle sizes in a yellow package by all druggists.
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Marstall
Olfsa
Getchell
Lonings
Arnold's Park
Fort Dodgs
Mulroney
Jackson
Mable
Kimmeraburg
Getehell
Maby
Wil Bay Bird Island
Weather Crop Bulletin
Sama
Moores Band
Eldora
Peatle
Moiies
Caltions
PWLP
Fort Dodge
the “Progressive’’ Party
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Aiy Bank Tn
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