Pivotal political filings and primary chatter in Emmet County
A flood of candidate announcements and primary sports fill Estherville notices. Delegates from Katherville to Emmet County gear for September primaries with sheriffs, supervisors and representatives named. A later report recalls the Republican party’s fifty-year standing and hints at internal tensions around the forthcoming state convention.
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AU Kripe
Foams
Sherif
Subjest
Minmet County
Emmet County
Lhereby
Ian
Thin County
Burrife
Kimmel County
Wal. Puller
Matherville
Republicansa
Irwin
Republican Party
Iowa
Oegan
Scott
Carroll County
Deesney Hie
Local store prize awarded to young Earnest Johnson
A prize was awarded Saturday to Earnest Johnson, a six or seven year old son of Edward Johnson the shoemaker on Lincoln, in front of a large crowd of hopeful youngsters. The moment the auto prize was handed to him drew cheers as northwest Iowa shared in the proud moment.
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Earnest Johnson
Earnest
Edward Johnson
Lincoln
Iowa
Masafield
Unequal Treatment in Public Opinion
A Globe column critiques gender bias and the harsher scrutiny faced by women. The writer argues women bear punishment when wrongdoing is public, while men escape similar censure, noting the double standard in social judgment and proposing greater caution toward hostile male behavior.
Up to the Rank and File and Public Bowels Advice
Fontanelle observers warn town allies seek to disrupt harmony by preaching that each faction will steal the nomination while a deliberate convention is planned. It will be composed of men chosen for a specific purpose, aiming to pressure and potentially deceive to shape the nominee. In other news, children suffer bowel complaints in autumn. Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended and sold by local merchants.
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Cooer Agment
Gover ‘Cumming
Washington City
Egin
Mro A. BK. Proughtand
Bilden
Iowa
Chamberlain
Dave
Jay Johnston & Co
Williams & Anderson
Fontanelle
Caapaign
Airifestor
Annual Baptist Young Peoples' Union meeting at Omaha 1906
Railroad fare notes include low round trip rates to Omaha for the Baptist Young Peoples' Union annual meeting July 12 to 15, 1906. Advertises sleeper reservations, agent contact, and a Des Moines Republican State Convention rate with one fare plus one third fare or similar. Mentions travel from several routes and return validity through August.
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Baptist Young Peoples’ Union of America
Omaha
Nebr
Telp Gekots
HTL Pd
Pheone Way
Tonys
Todd
Denver
K A. ReMak
Hock Island Lines
Ketherville
Iowa
Des Moines
Tnd
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Farmer
Pasenger
Minneapolia & St Only RO
Vickers
Hattus
Taread
Willy
Schedule of Claims from various road and bridge works
A long list of claims and contractual notes appears, detailing work on bridges, lakes, roads, and associated improvements. Names like Rose, Thompson, Wicks, and many others are linked to specific construction tasks, payments, and project responsibilities across multiple sites. The document records charges, vendors, and public works spend in a dense, OCR-like ledger style.
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Bringr Fund
Rwin Lake
Mek
DR. Thompson
Hwan Lake
Ieee
Wim Dick
Ccc
Creas Poco
Bwan Lake
Pernde
ENO Pino
Ahn Ohne
van Varke
Stepihes
Take Rinde
Tore Bros
Clever Mother Wood Duck Riddle Fascinates Observers
Many hunters students and nature writers ponder how a mother wood duck guides twelve to eighteen ducklings from a hollow tree to the creek. Observers recall a golden eye nest overhanging water and a quack that spurs the brood from the tree into the water. Reports vary from the mother carrying them on her bill to lifting them by the wings or carrying them on her back.
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William Brewster
Wore Out His Finger
A Colorado Midland brakeman lost his right forefinger years ago while pointing out scenery to a passenger. The conductor explains the finger was worn off by his accommodating habit of pointing out sees. The anecdote reflects a humorous misinterpretation by a lady passenger.
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Colorado Midland Railroad
Denver News
Martha Hackett Wanders Through Quiet Conversation
A passing remark at dinner describes Martha Hackett talking at length about trivial, disconnected topics. Mrs. Lane complains of the endless chatter while Mr. Lane quips that her wandering mind would keep her close at hand.
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Martha Hackett
Mr. Lane
Martha
Mrs. Lane
Modest French Salaries Shock Readers
Figures on daily salaries of magistrates cause surprise. The Seine Judge earns 8,000 francs annually, the procureur de la République 20,000 francs. Small tribunals pay 3,000 francs for a judge and 1,600 francs for a substitute. the supreme substitute earns nothing. Paris Figaro reports.
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The
Republic
Paris Figaro
The Age of Fishes Longevity and Mystery
The age of fishes is not fixed by years but by growth and lifespan until overtaken by stronger species. It is reputed pike and carp have lived a century, though evidence requires verification.
Needless Suffering. Tommy and Mr. Tucker in a harsh scene
A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows Tommy being spanked across the knee by Mr. Tucker who proclaims regret yet continues the punishment. Tommy resists and cries out for an adult to intervene, framing a grim domestic moment.
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Tommy
Mr. Tucker
Chicago Tribune
Thirteenth Chance Fails to Bring Luck at Matchmaking
A humorous note suggests bad luck with thirteen suitors as the speaker recounts twelve rejections and one final, hopeful outcome in a stray story style. The quip frames luck and romance with a playful, historical voice.
Itinerant praise quotes Lavater on good men and friends
A brief aphorism attributed to Lavater notes that a person is truly good if his close friends are all good, implying character judged by intimate associations. The line echoes moral discernment through social circles and integrity.
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England
London
Madda Hill
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