Republican County Convention at Estherville Iowa in 1910
Long account of the Republican County Convention for Kimmet County to be held July 2 1910 in Estherville Iowa to nominate candidates for county offices select delegates for state and congressional district conventions and to fill party central committee posts. It discusses party unity faction labels regulars progressives and insurgents, tariffs, and remarks on Dolliver Garst Hull and Byers with broader commentary on party strategy and political climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Estherville
Iowa
Kimmet County
Oveloek
Krmet
Tenth Congressional District
Tooth
del Bes
Nv Armstrong
Mek
Venter
Denmark
Elliswort
Estherville Law
Teese
Hathervillen
Katherville—airdt
High Lake
Ceale
Lincoln Hwan
Traft
Ben
Cuming
Dolliver
Lowa
Republican Party
Buch
Taft
Roosevelt
Patt
Congress
Tusgurpenta
Democratic Party
Bioux City
Primary Ballot Publication Cut Sparks Voter Confusion
Spirit Lake Beacon laments Iowa legislature cutting the official ballot publication in every county. It argues voters need accessible information on candidates before primary elections and warns that skipping ballot notices harms informed public opinion despite saving a few thousand dollars.
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Lowa
Becke
Spirit Lake
Governor Nominee Receives Backing From Garst
In Des Moines on June 14 Warren Garst sent a set of congratulatory letters to Gov Carroll. Garst expressed strong support for Carrolls nomination and pledged to oppose opponents to help secure re election. He affirmed confidence in a united party backing Carroll in November.
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UO. Heer
Garrell
Des Moines
Armstrong
Garst
Gaps
Hull
Confess
Congressimen
Dod Moines
Official Returns of Emmet County June Primary
Official counts show Democratic votes tallied for GConstable Frank Van Velzer, Surveyor K B Callwell, Coroner M B E Wilson, Supervisor 4th District W H Gibbs, Supervisor 4th District G O Ressell. Prohibition results: none recorded.
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Emmet
Frank van Velzer
K. B. Callwell
M. BE. Wilson
W. H. Gibbs
GO. C. Ressell
Whelans to Visit Canada. Mitchell Elected in Schools
Mr and Mrs M K Whelan plan a soon departure for Canada west of Winnipeg to visit Mrs Whelan s sister Miss Vern Mitchell has been elected to a city schools position succeeding Miss Mabel Miller who resigned to study for a trained nurse Mr and Mrs Oscar Petersen mourn their three year old son who died Monday afternoon Funeral was held from the residence Tuesday afternoon
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Vern Mitchell
Mabel Miller
Oscar Petersen
A Game of Ball and the Stranger Who Sees It
An essay on how baseball suddenly inspires awe in foreign observers. It describes a dramatic tableau on a hot grandstand with players and spectators, echoing the sport’s power to embody American vigor and spectacle. The piece ends with a question about why the crowd cheers.
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America
Ellis Parker Butler
Success Magazine
Grub Street's Pawnshop The Old Literary Relic
Grub Street pawnshop in Fleet Street, Grub Street, famed as the oldest unseen patron of authors since Shakespeare and Ben Jonson. The London Mail notes its legends and tiny relics of great literary figures who petitioned it when money ran out, earning its fame as the poor writer’s uncle.
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Grub Street
Shakespeare
Ben Jonson
Fleet Street
London Mail
Newfoundland Seal Folk Say They Haul Not Spell Items
A St. John's correspondent for the New York Sun recalls a tale from Newfoundland seal folk who confuse spelling with hauling. A young cleric asks a hunter how he spelled swells and is told they haul them, not spell them, illustrating a peculiar speech quirk.
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St. John’s
New York Sun
The Tailor and Slow Pay Cartoon Quip
The cartoon caption shows a tailor presenting a wrinkled bill to Slow Pay who dismisses pressing it, claiming he already has a dozen fresh copies at home. The scene reflects a humorous take on debt collection and reluctance to pay.
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Slowpay
The Right to Work and City Scenes Noted
A fragment from the Boston Transcript notes Miss Thynn and Miss Plumleigh in a dialogue about affection while the London Punch mocks a drum or tune and a street orchestra figure grouses about not finishing a tune after many attempts. The text reads like playful comedy and clipped stage chatter from period newspapers.
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the Village Orchestra
London Punch
Holle Shes Three Bees That Give No Honey Lobrag
A curious local verse punning on characters and phrases presents a playful trio of figures. The lines blend odd names with irony, hinting at hollow boasts and bluster without clear action or outcome.
The Little Prospector at Armory Theatre by Chic Perkins
The newest western play The Little Prospector will be presented by Chic Perkins and her company at the Armory Theatre on June 22 23. Perkins imbues the character with comedy and pathos and critics hail a perfect rendition with magnetic audience sway. The scenic display is elaborate and anticipation runs high for great enjoyment. Residence For Sale by PERSON PITCHER listing 441f.
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Littl Prospector
Reverend Benjamin Franklin Service Offered By Phone
Notice lists Reverend Benjamin Franklin offering various services by phone at number 330. The ad presents charging terms and hours, inviting inquiries for spiritual guidance, counseling, and community support through remote means.
The Line of March A St Patrick's Day Story
Matthew Golden rearranges newspapers and confronts Margaret Devlin over the Ladies Own Periodical cover. She purchases forty-nine copies then asks for restocking, while he refuses to order more. A tense exchange hints at deeper jealousy and fragile pride amid a small-town shop scene.
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Matthew Golden
Ladies
Margaret Devlin
Matthew
Conners
Margaret
Miss Devlin
Seventy-Fifth Street
Saint Patrick Day Wedding in Realignment
Matthew Golden unites heartache and forgiveness when he learns Margaret Devlin has secretly helped marry Tom Conners. Devlin and Margaret stage a cover for a magazine drawing to aid Conners’ business, then reveal the marriage and the couple’s mutual love. Matthew, once a jealous fool, finds happiness in reconciliation and a vow to remember Margaret’s faith.
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St. Francis
Matthew
Margaret
Conners
Red Head
Tom Devlin
Margaret Devlin
St. Patrick
Tom
Seventy-fifth Street
Tom Conners
Agnes Lee
Agnes
Father
Mat
Matthew Golden
March
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Towa
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W. Tit Byers
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Anderson Drug Company
Ald Carroll
Rt Congress Rate Co
Lerk
Armstrong Grove
Veter
Lilsworth
Immimet
Jowna Lake
Jduek
Swanlake
M. K. Whelan
Canada
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Mrs. Whelan
Person & Pitcher
Benjamin Franklin
North 6Th Street
American Press Association
Ecribbage
Magegle
Mr. Devlin
St. Patrick’s Day
Maggie
Twather
Devlin
Sons of St. Patrick
Devily
Golden
St. Patrick's Day
Hews
St. Patrick’s
United States
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First National Bank MO
Kirby
Estherville, Iowa
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