Struggle in Ninety Third District Draws Statewide Eye
The Ninety third district race between Dr. Fuller and Mr. Robinson grows as Dickinson and Emmet counties split over endorsements. Robinson's popularity and a possible three way contest with a Democrat candidate fuel the tension while Bachman and Kinney vie for delegate influence. Emmet leans to Robinson, Dickinson backs Fuller, and party factions consider petitions and conventions as August races loom. September 1 floated for a potential old settlers gathering amid the political clash.
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Dickinson County
Fuller
Robinson
Dickinson
Republican State Central Committee
Emmet
Bachman
B. F. Robinson
Estherville
Dickingon
Emmetts
Dr. Fuller
Palo Altoig
Kinney
Mattara
Francie
Dr. Bachman
Bachan
Old Farmer Hopkins Presents Frank and Mrs King Cast
The northwest audience will see Frank G King and Mrs King in Old Farmer Hopkins. Frank portrays Jere mish Hopkins while Mrs King plays Daisy Linden and Jimmie Tuff in a quaint comedy of merit. The Kings win strong local affection for their pleasing presence and conscientious work.
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Frank G. King
Chic’ Perkins
Hopkins
Deals in Bullheads from Mase Ashton Shipment
This morning Mase Ashton shipped 430 pounds of dressed bullheads brought in by fishermen the previous evening. He now nets 300 to 400 pounds daily with a contract for 1000 a week at Sioux City. Demand is high nationwide as fishermen earn four cents a pound, some reaching six dollars daily. The fish removal provides income for the boys.
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Mase Ashton
Sioux City
Fairmont
Estherville Guests Enjoy Fine Shakespeare Taming of the Shrew
The Estherville audience praised Sanford Dodge and his company for a strong performance of The Taming of the Shrew on Friday night. The writer hopes for more such productions and suggests additional showings next season.
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Estherville
Sanford Dodge
Dodge
Eatherville
Wreck on the Rock Island road injures L. Lough
Wreck on the Rock Island road Sunday night involved a collision of two freight trains on the main line near St Vinton. L Lough of this city was in the wreck but escaped with minor injuries.
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Hock Island
Rock Island Road
St Vinton
L. Lough
K. P
Agents Association
Dakota Division
Rock Island
W. J. Lawrence
Knapp
N.H. Roche
A. L. Steece
Serewhe
Reesot
John Coenen
County Democratic Convention Held in Armstrong Today
The Democratic county convention meets in Armstrong this afternoon to select delegates for the state convention and the representative and senatorial conventions. The party hopes to launch a campaign boom this fall, with Mack J. Groves, Pink Miller, or Frank Carpenter as potential Representative candidates.
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Armstrong
Mack J. Groves
Pynk Miller
Frank Carpenter
Prices in APD rise nine percent for homes
The APD reports prices in the district rose nine percent as market activity stayed steady. Local sellers expect continued demand with limited supply, while buyers monitor rates.
Plans Adopted for Northwestern Iowa Methodist Church
The Methodist congregation adopted plans by architect J. S. Cox for a brick and stone church facing west and north, with towers, a 460-seat auditorium, and a 700-seat combined capacity when rooms are opened. Estimated cost around 18000 dollars, with bids to be received soon and construction expected to begin shortly. The design emphasizes exterior and interior beauty in a prominent northwestern Iowa locale.
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J. S. Cox
Board of Trustees
Iowa
Woodman picnic anticipated at Storm Lake next Wednesday
Weather favorable and up to 600 expected to attend the Woodman picnic at Storm Lake. The M and St L runs a special train for Estherville area, with $1 round trip fare. Cherokee and Sioux City listed as other likely participants. Expect a large, cheerful turnout and a return with the 1004 picnic in hand.
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Woodman
Storm Lake
Eathervilla
Estherville
Cherokee
Sioux City
The Longest Day Described With Weather Notes
The passage notes yesterday as the longest day of the year with sunrise at 4 12 and sunset at 7 61, totaling fifteen hours and thirty nine minutes of daylight. It predicts gradual shortening thereafter and mentions June 21 as usually stormy, though yesterday was mostly pleasant with rain only in the afternoon.
Wring on the dog catcher in Hatherville
The Armstrong Republican argues Hatherville needs a town dog catcher and tax on dogs to fund enforcement. It calls for a tax on every dog and to kill those not bearing proof of payment.
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Wring
Armstrong Republican
Hatherville
New Smokes Ok Up At Electric Grit Plant
The new spoke stack on the electric grit plant had been raised and smoke was seen billowing from it as workers reported a return to normal operations after adjustments.
Fairmont packing plant opens with hogs for local market
G T Houseman’s new packing house in Fairmont dedicates with about 0 hogs slaughtered last Tuesday. It is smaller than Chicago, Kansas City and Omaha plants but up to date with 100 hogs capacity and several cattle per day. The plan is to serve nearby markets with cured hog products to save freight, and it aims to employ ten men if able to hire workers.
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Fairmont
G. T. Houseman
Chicago
Kansas City
Omaha
A Bad Runaway Hits Armstabiy Family Near State Bank
An Armstabiy Sunday runaway involving Mr Harry Hunt, his wife, and two children from Ringated ends with the family thrown from the carriage near the State Bank. Mr Hunt sustains a broken collar bone while Mrs Hunt and the children escape serious injury.
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Armatrong
Mr. Hunt
Puzzling Illness Update From Tollifeon Case
Word from C B Tollifeon, taken to Chicago for surgery, says he is resting comfortably and recovering well. Doctors still puzzle over the disease, after neck operation revealed no lumpy jaw and no liver abscess, with no definite need for further surgery. Nearby reports say many Bah are being taken from the Des Moines river avenues by fishermen catching pickerel.
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C. B. Tollifeon
Chicago
Bay City
River teems with perch and crappies as waters fall
The river is full of perch and crappies and as water lowers and clears up an iterie is expected many of these species will be caught. Auditor Ridley has received notice from Secretary Davidson on the executive council that hearings on assessments of railroad, telephone, and telegraph companies have dates fixed between July 5 and 31.
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Ridley
Davidson
Executive Council
Delavan to retire as Enterprise editor this week
George Delavan, editor of the Enterprise for the past few months, is to retire after the issue this week. The paper praises his ability and says it is not learned who will succeed him, though it is understood that policy of the paper will be directed by Mr. Lough, who holds a controlling interest.
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George Delavan
Enterprise
Delavan
Delagan
Policien
Lough
Picketts Derby Win Sets Chicago Track Record
The Pickett won the Derby at Chicago on Saturday in front of a record crowd. The horse, never before first, led from start to finish and set a track record. Sara Bel and Judge Himes failed to threaten the winner, with Sara Bel never in the chase.
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Chicago
the Pickett
Sarabel
John Drake
Favvorite
Judge Himes
Pouch
Lhat
Wenham Opening Draws Small Crowd Amid Hopes
The Wenham department store opened on Saturday with a band and souvenirs. Employees staffed the event. however, Wenham stores mourned missing consignments en route and missing creamery chatter hints at local business concerns and distribution issues.
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Wenham
Wey
Consolidation plans eyed for Terril chemery and credineries
Reports suggest favorable odds for a consolidation involving Terril chemery and Superior credineries. If completed, skimming stations would replace the factory at similar cost to current operations. The DI appointment was postponed due to bad weather as Christian S. S. events shifted. Robbs and Simmers families planned a hay mow picnic with a floor tablecloth spread and a shared meal.
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S. S. Planic
Robbs
Simmers
Saloon closure contested by remonstrance at Algona
Remonstrance filed before Judge Quarton seeks temporary injunction to close a saloon at Millord locale while a permanent injunction is planned for the next district court session. Specifications for building bids are incomplete as the school board plans a bid reception for a new Second ward school, with an architect delay likely extending deadlines.
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Terrill Tribune
Millord
Second Ward
Ittis
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K. G. Greeks
Spirit Lake
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M. J. Wine
O. L. Beck
Emmetsburg
Bank of Estherville
F. H. Rhodes
Gaylord & Ross
Estherville Hardware & Implement Co
General Hardware
Hallock Weeder
Janesville
Deering Harvester Co
Sey
Torris Tribune
Ney Djies Baei-Cogt
Terril Creamery
Prombull Lake
Raleigh
J.S. Fletcher
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