Death by own action at Sibley Hotel
Bertha Mason of Lincoln Nebraska arrived from the Rock Island line, lodged at the Windsor Hotel in Sibley, and died Wednesday night from a dose of strychnine. A note found said she was without home or money and feared causing trouble as she believed herself insane. Authorities note she acted despondent during her stay.
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Rock I Sland
Sibley
Windsor Hotel
Bertha Mason
Lincoln
Nebraska
Rock Island
Nominations Sent By Taft To Senate In March
President Taft sent a batch of nominations to the Senate on March 5 naming Philander Knox for secretary of state Franklin MacVeagh for secretary of the treasury Jacob Dickinson for secretary of war George W Wickersham for attorney general Frank Hitchcock for postmaster general George Von L Meyer for secretary of the navy Richard Ballinger for secretary of the interior James Wilson for secretary of agriculture Charles Nagel for commerce and labor Huntington Wilson as assistant secretary of state Beekman Winthrop as assistant secretary of the navy William O Leb Jr collector of customs for New York Lewis Dalby as Indian inspector and John P McDowell as receiver of public moneys at Williston North Dakota.
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Washington
Senate
Taft
Philander
Knox
Pennsylvania
Franklin MacVeagh
Illinois
Treasury
Jacob M. Dickinson
Tannersee,s
George W. Wickersham
New York
Frank H. Hitchcock
Massachusetts
George von L. Meyer
Navy
Richard A. Ballinger
Interior
James Wilson
Iowa
Agriculture
Charles Nagel
Missouri
Commerce
Labor
Huntington Wilson
Ilinois
Beekman Winthrop
William O’ Leb Jr
John P. McDowell
Williston
N. D
Cream from Thirteen Cows Yields High Monthly Pay
It notes Carl Hangen receiving a $144.20 check for cream sold to Hoping Creamery in January. The claim highlights a very large per-head payout from only thirteen cows, one of which has been fresh sixteen months, praising Hanson’s Holstein Friesian herd.
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Carl Hangen
Hanson
Sound investment cautions in March Women's Home Companion
Alexander Dana Noyes of the New York Evening Post warns women in March to avoid investments based on advertising and promises of large profits with no risk. He urges skepticism toward mining, railway, and manufacturing stocks, private business ventures, and low prices that may mask poor value. He stresses thorough validation by conservative advisors before investing.
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Woman's Home Companion
Alexander Dana Noyes
New York Evening Post
Near Death In Blg Pond A Woman Finds Cure
Mrs Ira Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts a life changing recovery from severe chest trouble after doctors said incurable. Dr King’s New Discovery relieved her coughs and colds and she has stayed well for twelve years. The remedy promises relief from sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and related ailments priced per bottle.
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Ira Soper
Guareantesd
B. Willen
Auden
School Board Election Sparks Friendly Strife
Monday’s school election drew notable community interest as contenders faced a tight race for two seats on the school board, with supporters and opponents expressing strong views and calm public engagement amid the contest.
Vote Favors New Building In School Election
The school election passed harmoniously with 208 voters. 8 favored the new building and 69 opposed it. A. Peterson and C. Blakey were elected to the board to replace J. H. Griffith and W. W. Howard. No women voted. The building proposition capped at 11,000 dollars on the high school site. Superintendent Mishler appears secure with broad patron support.
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Mishler
Seed Oat Special Heads to Estherville March 16
Under Prof Holden direction a seed oat special trains to Estherville via Rock Island arriving Tuesday morning March 16 with two coaches and Supt Merrill’s private car. It will stop at Maple Hill on Wednesday and Superior on Thursday the 18th. The program mirrors last year’s seed corn specials and farmers are urged to attend lectures. Mrs Chas Dayton returned from Oskaloosa with sister Mrs Dale Severs and two children.
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Holden
Estherville
Rock Island
Maple Hill
Thureday
Superior
Merrill
George Wells
Western Grain Dealers’ Association
Inauguration Day Brings Snow and Shifting Plans
Washington dispatch reports Taft's oath taken in the Senate Chamber after a blizzard disrupted the inaugural parade. Observers note attempts to outshine monarchies clash with democratic ideals while the outgoing Congress bids farewell and the new House expected to shift toward a progressive tone with new, younger members.
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House of Representatives
Congress
Bundry
America
Inspection of Company D Draws Large Turnout
A Friday night inspection of Company D drew a large crowd showing strong local interest. Major Norman P. Hyatt of the 66th Regiment Webster City Captain E A Ringland inspector of small arms practice and Major Martin of the 17th Infantry U S A attended. Nearly all members participated in maneuvers in fine order. though no official report has been issued, expectations run high for a satisfactory outcome.
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Norman P. Hyatt
3D Battalion
66Th Regiment
Webster
City
E. A. Ringland
Martin
17Th Infantry
Co. D
Stormy weather shifts good roads convention dates
The good roads convention originally set for Armstrong Monday and Tuesday is rescheduled to Tuesday and Wednesday March 16 and 17. The program will be strengthened to ensure a profitable meeting for attendees. Taxes for 1908 are due and delinquent if the first installment is not paid by April 1. The books will not stay open until the tenth for special taxes. All special taxes become delinquent April 1. C. Lovey, 10-wi County Treasurer.
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Good Roads
Armstrong
C. Lovey
Higley Sells Out To Davenport Firm In City
The Higley produce company transfers ownership to W. Hawkes Co with possession given last Thursday. Davenport men lead the new firm and plan to push butter cream eggs poultry hides fur and veal sales. The change will bring four new families to town and create several new jobs.
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KE. BR. Higley Produce Company
Bingham Elected President of Interstate Tile Group
At Minneapolis meeting of the Interstate Tile Manufacturers Association L L Bingham was elected president for the ensuing year. D G Keith of Ceylon was named vice president, Geo F Keil of Sherburn treasurer, and Charles E Sims of Worthington secretary. Bingham will install new machinery at Cement Products Co plant.
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Interstate Tile Manufacturer's Association
Minneapolis
L. L. Bingham
D. G. Keith
Ceylon
Geo. F. Keil
Sherburn
Charlies E. Sims
Worthingtoh
Bingham
Cement Producta Co
Restful Sleep Restores Nervous Health in Ohio Woman
Alma Hug of Canal Dover Ohio reports sleepless nights and nervous spells until using Dr Miles Nervine and Tonic. The ad claims restful sleep returns after a few days of proper use and offers money back if not benefited, urging readers to buy from their druggist.
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Dr. Miles
Alma Hug
Canal Dover
Ohio
Miles’ Netvine
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Taba
Lincoln, Nebraska
Miles
Reo
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Crowe
Campbell Automobile Co
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Altea Co
Seon
Finou
Sue See Par
President Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Connecticut
Sperry
Satterlee
Newberry
Navy Department
Chas. Dayton
Oskaloosa
Dale Severs
Castoria Lad
O. H. Raleigh
Congressman Woods
Washington, D. C
William Hatt
United States
Weather Bureau
Capitol Building
Hughes
Deneen
Theodore Roosevelt
Cannon
Insurgente
Connor
Cousina
Hepburn
Birdsall
Hamilton
Woods
Good
Jamieson
Pickett
Kendall
Company D. Inspection
E. B. Higley
W. Hawkes CO. OF
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First National Bank
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