Es therville area School Treasurer candidate notice
The Independent School District of Estherville Iowa announces Jams Espestr as a candidate for School Treasurer in the annual election to be held Monday March 12 1906. The notice is dated February 20 1906 and published by TRR V inbicat R and Republican Co. Inc. The item also notes Johann Hoch was hanged in Chicago for bigamy and murder. A listed candidate for judge is GC H Martin of Clay County to succeed W B Quarton, with Emmet County expected to provide a candidate. In Palo Alto County the political field begins with West Bend Republicans J M Border and Dr D Id Kulp announcing candidacies.
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Lhereby
Estherville
Towa
Spencer Har
GC. H. Martin
Clay County
W. B. Quarton
Emmet County
Palo Alto County
West Bend
J. M. Border
D. Id. Kulp
Petitioners Call Legislature to Repeal Soldier's Preference Law
All but two members of An nette Post Spencer signed a petition last week urging the legislature to repeal the soldier's preference law enacted by the last session. Ex soldiers in Spencer say the law, though well meant, is a failure.
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Annette Post
GQ. A. Re
Spencer
Death of Cobnel Benderson Former House Speaker
Obituary notes Cobnel Benderson of Dubuque former speaker of the House died at Morey hospital on February 24 after a stroke and declining health since May. Next week a biographical sketch will recount his life. Also referenced are disputed St Patrick celebration plans in Providence and a social commentary on a wife’s church attendance and marital adjustment. The ad ends with an offer from Jay Johnston & Co for wallpaper in Listherville.
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Cobnel
Tleunderson
Dubuque
Morey
Benderson
Compromise over church for mixed denomination couples
A group discussed how to keep men in the family attending church when spouses belong to different denominations. The debate weighed whether the husband should switch to his wife’s church or the wife adopt the husband’s. It was argued that giving up his accustomed church may lead to waning interest and eventual quitting.
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Eno
Election of Officers at Town Improvement Meeting
The Town Improvement Association of Rytherville held its tenth annual meeting at the city library on February 21 1906. Officers for the ensuing year include President Mrs F H Rhodes Vice President Mrs A Anderson Secretary Mrs G T Letchford President Pro tem Mrs J O Kirby. Executive Board Mesdames Mitchell Latchford Barnum Silige and Metzger. Committee on Ways and Means Mesdames Giroves Birney Jr Ellerston Amundson Selasad Bigelow Garton and Jack Wilson. Flower committee Mesdames Metzger Greg Ladd Jas Ridley Silige Mitchell and Bradley. A vote of thanks was extended to the Harmonic Society for a gift of 5.75 to the Improvement Association.
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Town Improvement Association of
Rytherville
F. H. Rhodes
Mra. A. Anderson
G. T. Letchford
J. O. Kirby
Mesdames Mitchell
Latchhford
Barnum
Silige
Metzger
Dean's Ointment Heals Itching and Skin Woes
Soothes itching skin and heals cuts or burns without a tear. Cures piles eczema KALE rheum and any itching. Your druggist will carry it.
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Dean
Dr Green to Deliver Lecture at Preacher Church services
The excerpt previews Dr Chota Wotiresata Teefire as the scheduled speaker for a lecture at the Preacher Church on March 6. It lauds Dr Green as a powerful orator, praised for combining scholarship with magnetic presence, claiming his talk leaves a lasting impact beyond its delivery.
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Chota
Preahetariognehurveh Marel
Green
Pollig
Feday Ae
Reeehar
Phillips and
Trookra
Wheat and feed prices from Estherville monthlisted ad
Corrected weekly ad shows wheat oats barley and corn prices, feed and dairy terms, plus a Dean's Kidney Pills testimonial from Estherville resident Mrs S B Strong. Includes a Swan Lake farm rental notice in Emmet county and contact by Mowin Dukes.
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Ren'r
Swan Lake
Emmet County
Mowin Dukes
Independence, Own
Wall Paper Williams and Andersom Exhibit Promises Style
A garbled but recognizable sales pitch for Wall Paper Williams and Andersons showcases design themes and references to European influences. The fragment hints at a lively display, urging readers to see samples and consider “useful occupation” ideas tied to home decor.
Toy inventor battles public taste for novelty devices
A Philadelphia Record excerpt discusses the toy inventor and maker dynamic. It notes the challenge of predicting which new device will sell, from walking on hands to airships and gravity-based acrobats, and explains the need for originality over mere improvements. It also covers the inventor’s struggle to find paying manufacturers and the risks shared by writer and publisher.
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Tearna
Philadelphia
Musical Legends and Old Guard Echoes From Histories
A curio集合 of ancient beliefs on music from Chinese lore and a note on the Scottish guard of France. It discusses eight primordial sounds as hidden in natural objects and the rite of answering humir when rolls are called, tracing cultural echoes to Virgil and Louis XIV.
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Jupiter
Hamir
Vranca
Louis XIV
Scots Guards
Cent Gentils Hommes
France
Bodyguard
Macmillan
Distances In Venezuela and Weathered Travel Notes
A fragment discusses travel in Venezuela noting Caracas location and altitude from La Guayra, then shifts to quips about missing old faces, humorous exchanges, and a note on the oldest and widest column in all languages. The passage juxtaposes geography with light humor and writers' snippets.
Clothes in Korea by Ancient Calendar Weather Beliefs
A New York Herald account describes Koreans dressing per an old calendar, changing garments with seasons. It notes extreme attire shifts, from multiple cotton layers in cold to lightweight wear in heat, guided by tradition despite modern weather.
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Serae
New York Herald
Treacherous River Beds in the West’s Winding Roads
Excerpt recounts danger on river bottoms as wagon trains and travelers cross dusty western routes. It notes hidden quicksands in dry river beds where cattle and horses may be trapped, sometimes swallowing horses, wagons, or even a locomotive, as in Allen True’s Outing meditation on frontier travel.
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Powiltry
Allen
Royal Gamblers and the Mayor of London Dice Story
The piece recounts a Chambers' Journal tale about Henry Picard the mayor of London hosting dice games for princes and kings in 1857. The mayor allegedly won 50 marks from the king of Cyprus, then returned the money with a courteous remark that he desires not gold but the play.
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Stow
Henry Picard
London
France
Scotland
England
Cyprus
Edward III
Margaret
Chambers’ Journal
Divided Sentiment in a Young Poetess Tale
The New York Dress recounts twelve year old Agnes whose humor and poetry reflect a divided feeling toward her stepmother who has usurped her mother’s place. She writes a quatrain thanking the stepmother for kindness and love hoping God rewards her by lifting her to heaven, leaving the stepmother unsure how to interpret the verse.
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Wittle
Agnes
Fler
New York
Unclear Marine Behavior Noted Around Florida Keys
Readable fragments describe wattled luatle misheard as common weights between sharks and porpoises near Florida Keys. Fishermen believe porpoises always win, driving sharks away with quick tail slaps and evasive maneuvers in glit searches.
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Florida Keys
Homely man among public figures noted in odd dialogue
Fragmentary dialogue depicts Marae Biewe and others discussing a homeliest man, with snatches about public life, magazines, and detectives. The overheard exchange mentions Glat and Outhulk Standard with unclear context and names.
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Publi
Titus
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Oransky & Mendelson
TRR VINBICAT@R AND
Republican CO
Incorporat RE
Mathearville
Lown
Congress
Jams Espestr
Johann Hoch
Chicago
Providence
Rhode
St. Patrick
Tipperary
Preland
Phe Aoache
Ashe
Thea
Listherville
JAY Jounston & CO
Couass
Wonder Worker
DR. Kinc
Cha. Eby
Elizabeth, UL
Williams & Anderson
Tonnsron & Co
Eathervilla Marketa
JAY Johnston & Co
B. Strong
North 8Th St
Iowa
Doan
Foster—Milburn Co
BufFalo
United States
Andersom
Venezuela
Caracas
la Guayra
George Mt, Brown
St. Nicholas
Lewice
Doudon Globe
H Vether
Stes. Cumirux
Washington’ Star
Utah
Hutrab
Odzeuk
Korea
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