Iowa Politicians and Dolliver Defend Record in Early 1908
The piece reports reactions to Senator Dolliver and Representative Conner Tenada on labor, libraries, and public buildings, defending Dolliver against criticism while noting threats to his safety. It quotes A. D. M. Ask and Iowa Falls Senator on political strategy, plus a forecast of 1908 candidacy by B.B. Carroll and other local races. Local press urges focus on business and manufacturing over perpetual campaigning.
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Conner Tenada
Allison
Dolliver
John
Iowa
Iowa Falls
Political infighting aims to ruin Cummins rivals
The Yorbet letter is debated as war like rhetoric. Warren Gast announces gubernatorial run, with the party split over Gest and factionalism. The Vindicator urges unity behind a broad, principled ticket to avoid alienating the party and jeopardizing election chances.
Political double cross alleged in Cummins letter
Webster City Tribune reports a charged dispute over Cummins and Allison involving alleged deception. The letter between Corbet and Cimatais is cited to support Dolliver’s charge of trickery. The piece questions intent and honesty in the senate appointment discussion.
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Allison
Corbet
Cimatais
Cummins
Senate
Dolliver
Webster City Tribune
Vine indicator bids farewell with a humorous Opera House show
The Vine indicator and Republican edition closes for the year. Actress Chie Perkins stars as The Sith Prospector in The Louse con at the opera Wednesday June 1, delivering laughs and tears in a clever performance.
Good Play at Opera House Promises Fine Stage
Critics praise the production A Good Play along with star performances and stage craft. The show The Little Prospector by Ohie Perking and Tergom promises strong acting and favorable reception. Attend the opera house Wednesday January 1st.
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Ohie’ Perking
Jeood
Ist
Professor and the Pyrites Trouble in Town
A gentleman asks a professor about a shiny sample. The professor calls it iron pyrites though the man insists it is gold. The pyrites burns away when heated, and the polite visitor laments marrying a widow who owns a hill of such stuff.
Well Muscled Boy Donkey Carrier Stuns Village
A ten year old lad in a Mexican village carried a donkey a mile on his shoulder and did it again for spectators. Police doubted the tale but tests showed extraordinary muscle equal to two men. He is jailed now and villagers fear further feats after release.
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Mexico City
Alcalde
A Bride's Little Scheme Sparks Cut Glass Plot
A jeweler recalls a lily bride who feigned disinterest in cut glass to prompt customers to mention her name. She asked the jeweler to listen for any buyer who might mention her, claiming she had warned other shops in the same scheme. The ploy aimed to secure wedding gifts while avoiding overabundant glassware.
Plankville Parson and Gruff Minister Debate Etiquette
Fragmentary OCR excerpt mentions Plankville parson, a gruff minister, and quirks like chewing tobacco. References Washington Hera and a skeptical reaction, but readable context is limited. No clear events, dates, or entities beyond Plankville and Washington.
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Plankville
Washington Hera
Statesmanship in Washington: doubt-filled wisdom on action
Washington Star notes that statesmanship is fraught with doubt among wise men who know what should be done yet struggle with how to implement it. The editorial frames governance as a cautious debate over method as much as policy.
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Washington Star
Emmet County Board Proceedings and Land Deed Action
Emmet county board adopts and confirms acts of H A Jehu and others including land taking and fence removal. Board rejects recording resolution approving engineer's ditch 19 report. Resolution authorizes quit claim deed to Samuel Y Eggert for described parcels in section 10 town 95 N range 31 W. Supplementary report on ditch 26 approved and warrants issued. Juror lists for 1908 prepared. board adjourns sine die. Roy J Ripley, County Auditor.
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H. A. Johu
Board of Supervisors
Mitchell
Hanson
Jehu
Gibbs
Morton
Northern Limber Company
W. A Ladd
Waa
Gibba
Wherene
Samuel Y. Eggert
Harlin County
Iowa
Emmet
Emmet County
T. J. Hess
H. J. Felkey
E. W. van Meter
Roy J. Aipury
Roy J. RipLey
Board Proceedings on Ditch 26 and 38 Adjourned
The Baumiet County Iowa board met December 10 1907 adjourned. They rejected John Schwab bid for hauling tile on ditch No 26 and re-advertised for bids in the Armstrong Journal with January 17 1904 letting at 10 o clock. Hearing on ditch 38 adjourned to January 4 108. Commissioners to assess benefits on ditch 7 appointed. Final estimate for ditch 22 approved and warrants to contractor and for road damages authorized. County auditor empowered to issue warrants related to land condemnation for highway straightening and other actions by the board.
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Board of Supervisors
John Schwab
Armstrong Journal
Aanonson
Aaponson
N. J. Lee
Baumiet County
Iowa
JH. McKay
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