Estherville paper debates editors and town pride
The Estherville region debates the Reporter owner Zell’s move to Des Moines, praising his business helper role yet criticizing egotism. The piece contrasts town hopes for a big investment with pressure to stay, while discussing local clubs and a German propaganda shift in a competing paper.
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Zal- Jenn
Esthersilla
Des Moines
Estherville
Zelleno
Graaf
Commercial Club
Wm. Foshier
North Dakota
Therville
Florida
Iowa
Poe Moines
Perenn
Vanes Nos
Vance
Zell
Brother Felleno
Witherville
Opera House Reporter
Tong
Prohibition Debate Prompts Quiet Campaigns for State Wet Vote
The article notes lawmakers expect a push to keep states dry or allow private consumption as the prohibition question nears a statewide vote next fall. Observers warn preachers and merchants alike to weigh the impact of liquor shipments, and residents in districts with liquor habits face a direct test.
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Congress
Appreciation and Banking News From Estherville Era
A local paper laments past editorial battles while praising its town’s enterprise. It reports a state Senate banking bill restricting overdrafts, fines for overdrafts, and calls for inspection of private banks. A Sioux City remark on coal prices and food relief for Belgians follows, with satirical notes on hosiery, stockings, and roads.
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Lars
Estherville
Towns Reported in 191A State Fee Totals
Secretary of State WwW C Allen released a statement to the General Assembly noting that Town had 798,587 Ls i Benth in 191A and that the state collected 1,679,924 in fees. The report gives an ear census of twelve persons per household. The piece ends with a moral reflection on temperance and social conduct.
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C. Allen
General Assembly
Sie Femefa
Pitt Johnston road bill analyzed as patchwork critique
A Hardin County Citizen piece ridicules the Pitt Johnston road bill as a disjointed patchwork lacking clarity and aims. It calls for a one man highway commission under the Capitol, funded by 25 000 and a 4000 salary, serving as a political puppet and hindering local authorities.
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Hardin County
Town Falls
Iowa
Capitol
Court of Appeal
Controversy Over Pitt Johnston Bill Expands County Control
The Pitt Johnston bill would give the highway commissioner sweeping powers to secure federal funds, potentially drawing from general state and township taxes. Critics argue it shifts authority to ninety-nine county boards, reducing visible public input amid concerns over drainage, bridges, and road work.
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Washington
Johnston-Bpitt
Boards of Supervisors
Sion
Iowa
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Methervile
Toren
Canaresa
Mareka
City and Emmet County
Geo. A. Nichols
Thlatahone NO
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France
Serbia
Montenegro
Belgium
Portugal
Italy
Roumania
United States
State Senate
Dubuque Times-Journal
The
Sioux City Journal
New Tit City
Vmial Iza
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Bey Mep
Mente ES
Nae
First Trust and Savings Bank
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