Political announcements and local election notes
A garbled watermarked political notice from Emmetaburg Iowa outlines that Pam is a Republican sheriff candidate pending primary. It lists delegate conventions for the Fourth Judicial District to back a candidate for judge succeeding W J Quarton, and notes representation by county and votes. The piece also comments on governor race dynamics and a Spirit Lake editor’s travels, plus a call to eradicate dandelions in Estherville and observations on recent party maneuvering and conventions in Apt.
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Repubicans
Lowa
Emmetaburg
Iowi
Wemenday
Abeologic Op. Ui
Ton
W. J. Quarton
Sherwol
Theodory Haasevolt
Aoki Aseu Pombe
Huusboldt Kossuth
Palu Alv
Poeahontas
Apt
Sean
Chalroian Jjidielle Omaniti
Dintelet
Groves enters race amid farming focus and political debate
Local report notes M. J. Groves announces candidacy for representative, while tending farming interests. The piece contrasts his stance with the Vindicator and Republican platforms, discusses tariff and tax ideas, and includes a health-focused explainer on baking powder ingredients: mineral acid, bone phosphate, and cream of tartar.
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M. J. Groves
Mr.Groven
Mack
U. S. Patent Office
Vartar Macy
Real Estate Transfers and Travel Notice
Real estate transfers listed includes Kinuard to Elien Kinuard and Morrison and Brit involved. Travel note shows round trip fare Chicago to Buffalo New York and back with dates in June. Partners at the Miguel Flute opress located Room a 28 Adams St Chicago referenced.
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Kinuard
Elien
Merriott I
Eg BK
Morrison
Brit
Sheriff
Hk Arqutrong
Armsthong
Chicago
Duffalo
N.Y
Yla
Bickel Piste
Wily
Uth
Hank Dune
Miguel Flute Opress
Adams St
Church and community events in Ruthven area notes
Market with Band 1 of the Ladies League will be at Williams and Anderson drug store. Ladies Aid serving dinner at Graaf building Wednesday May 30. Dinner menu lists multiple dishes. Rev M Damon of Laclede will lecture on temperance at First Baptist Monday 8 pm. Free Methodist Church holds quarterly meeting May 26 27 28 at Capner school house six miles north of Ruthven. Damon to preach in Estherville May 20. Baccalaureate at Nutherville High School at Presbyterian Church Sunday 8 pm. Frye Baptist notes say memorial and baccalaureate services at Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening. Sunday school at 120 pm. Ray G J White of New Hampton NH to preach at the Free Baptist church Sunday June 8. Members urged to attend.
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The
Ladies Aid Society of the
First Baptist Church
Graaf Building
M. Damon
Laclede, His
Free Methodist Church
Capner
Ruthven
Estherville
John Surton
Presbyterian Church
Naval
Ray
G. J. White
New Hamipton
N. H
Provident Savings Bank May Statement of Condition
A historical bank statement from Provident Savings Bank Meatherville Emmet County dated May 17 lists assets including cash on hand and drafts, with liabilities showing paid-in capital and deposits. The form bears signatures of cashier Jno P Kirby and notary F H Anne, attested by directors J Montgomery and others.
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the Provident Savings Bank
Meatherville
Emmet
Auditor of State
MOLD
Murplus
Towwa
Ad Kamer
Jno
P. Kirby
Gashter
Maned
P. Kinny
Onshini
Kworn
F.H. Anne
John Montgomery
Sondrot
Mo. Whetin
Estherville Political Fight and Lost Watch Incident
Report from Estherville notes a heated post office contest with candidatesGeo Allen My Doolittle and Polly Mead and a Rock Island clerk. Congressman Conner pushes petitions to gauge support. A lost watch story ends with the watch ruined by a horse stepping on it.
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Estherville
Bachman
West Bend
Matt Whelan
Geo
Allen
Doolittle
Polly Mead
Cuminiina
Rock Island Road
Conner
Emmet
Katherville
A. Jehu
Decorated Day Baseball Clash Between Banks and Lawyers
Promised as the season’s fiercest game the Decor Day showdown pits Estherville Bankers against Attorneys. Bank stars Converse and Weston lead while Sullivan pitches for the lawyers with Rhodea and the wire fence guarding. Managers announce substituted players, padded gear, and aprons for catchers as rosters unfold in a colorful local matchup.
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Estherville
Converse
Weston
Sullivan
Rhodea
Charley Crim
Davidson
Kendall
Paulsen
Bankurb Pobltion
Weaton
Rhodes
Eppopet
Coon Stanley
Alexander Allen
Patterson
Crim Walker
Pauleen
Davidson Portait
Kendall We
Ladd Baxter
Growell
Iue
Bullivan
D.C. Wella
Ube
Anti-Saloon Movement Gathers in County Now
Vindicutor notes county anti-saloon organizers meeting led by Rev Writh with county and ward units. A Sunday park gathering and evening church lecture praised temperance, citing Ohio and Peoria victories. Plans include two bills to empower governors to remove officials and tax liquor agents. over $100 added to $2,200 raised previously.
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Thier
League
Presbyterian Church
Ohio
Peoria
Til
Wright
Houser
Patterson
Lee
Missouri
Emmet
County League
State League
Cheap Rail Rates to Boston From Chicago by Nickel Plate
Advertises round trip fares Chicago to Boston from 19 dollars with extensions to July 16 and 21 or 23 dollars via NYC. Compares all rail or rail and steamer options, with Niagara Falls and Chautauqua Lake side trips. Mentions Nickel Plate dining, through trains with Pullman sleepers to Ft Wayne, Fostoria, Cleveland, Erie, Buffalo, New York and New England. Depart La Salle St Chicago. reservations through General Agent John Y. Calhoun, Room 208 Adams St. Chicago.
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Boston
Ft. Wayne
Findday
Fostoria
Cleveland
Erie
Buffato
New York City
New England
la Salle Bt
Chicago
John Y. Calahun
Ganera! Agt
I Aqdams St
Berthy
Junelé
Special Rock Island round trip fare to Boston
A June travel offer lets Rock Island Lines passengers reach Boston with a fare of one fare plus 1.00 from home stations. Tickets may depart May 1 to June 5 and return by June 15, with extensions to July 15 for an extra 1.00. Through Buffalo or via Washington Philadelphia New York or Montreal, with option to visit New York City on return. Contact Rock Island agents or Division Passenger Agent Jac G Farner Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Boston
Pointe
Rock Island Ines
Ite
Buffalo
Washington
Philadelphia
New York
Montreal
New York City
Rock Inland Lines
Jac. G. Farner
Cedar Rapides
Iowa
New Dotel 4 at Orleans Station Opens Soon
Beautiful Spirit Lake resort boosts season rates with Rock Island Lines offering a May special. One fare for Saturday and Sunday travel with Monday return, plus a reduced return fare for certain tickets. Public notices and details available upon application at G. Tassene arene Rapids, Iowa.
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Orleans
Spirit Lake
Town
Rock Island
Baturdeya
Fere
Uckets United
Rapids
Lowe
Leprosy Cases Reported, New Orleans Area
A lengthy report to Governor Blanchard by the Louellaaa leper home board notes a definite outbreak with three cures from Dr Hopkins and Dr Landor Dyer. Several patients discharged. disease spreading in the state and centers of infection to be investigated. Legislature urged to locate all infection points.
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Naw Oriesins
Blanchard
Board of Control of
Hopkins
Landor Dyer
Burlington officials must stand trial over interstate rate charges
Kansas City May 23 Judge Smith McPherson sitting for Judge Phillips overruled Burlington railroad demurrer to indictments against company officials. They must go to trial on alleged rebates violating the interstate commerce act as to export rates claimed beyond Congress power.
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Kansas City
Smith McPherson
Iowa
John F. Phillips
Burlington Railway
Congress
Burlington
Strike Causes Suspension at Michigan Iron Furnace
Marquette Michigan May 23 The strike by workers at the Michigan Iron Company's Newberry furnace followed a wage demand rejection and led to suspension of operations. Laborers are being brought in from cordwood camps to fill striker positions.
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Marquette, Mich
Michigan Iron Company
Newberry
Fifty-two Signatory Firms Raise Painters Wages
In New York on May 23 members of the Brotherhood of Painters report over sixty firms have signed a new wage schedule raising daily pay from 2.60 to 4 and 4 to 4.60 dollars. The change aims to standardize compensation as labor action spreads among city trades.
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New York
Brotherhood of Painters
Great Business Openings on M. 86.1 Railroad Extension
New towns are being opened along the M. 86.1 railroad into South Dakota. Excellent business opportunities advertised. For full particulars address Thomas A. Way Townsite Agent Water town D. (uly )
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South Dakota
Thomas A. Way
Watertown
Uly
Excursion Fares to New Haven and New York City
Nickel Plate Road advertises travel options from Chicago with fares to New Haven at 18.60 round trip plus a 1.00 stop from Chicago. Multiple June departures are listed June 2 8 4 and 5 with excursion rates to New York City and a return on June 9 or 6 arranging extensions. The Nickel Plate office is Room 4 118 Adams St Chicago.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
New York City
Nickel Plate Office
Adama Bt
Cheap Rates to New Haven from Chicago with NYC connections
Advertisement notes direct Chicago to New Haven service via New York City with June travel dates and extended return limit. Provides contact Niskel Plate Houd at 113 Adams St, Chicago, for details on June 10.
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New Haven
Conn
Chicago
New York City
Adams #1
It Is Dangerous to Neglect a Cold
A public health note urges treating even a slight cold to prevent pneumonia. It touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as counteracting cold related pneumonia, claiming prompt cures and pleasant taste. Sold by Jay Johnston & Co. and Williams & Anderson.
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Jay Johnston & 1 Co
Williams & Anderson
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Panama
B. Kuppenholmer & Co
Chi
the Vindicator
Republican
the Vindicator and Republican CO. Incorporated
Geo. F. Schaad, Jr
Geo. A. Nichols
Mme
Kethervilla
Marcel Ft
Estherville and
Emmat County
Miterifa
Pam
B. Wayne
Fred
Ack
Funk
Spirit
Lake
Kmatherville
Dew Moines
Ganada
Albert
Kaward
Perkins
Humber
Dex
Ladies League
Williams & Anderson Drug Store
Ketherville High School
Frye Baptist Church
National Bank
Mathervilla
Rugilir Doe Posltora
Thomas
Storm Lake
Ashland
Beautiful Spirit Lake
ovAnint
Cialin
Loute
Hata
Demurrer
Burlington Road
D. C. Wells
Burdock Blood
J. H. Walker
Sunbury,Ohio
H. E. Fister
Optometrist
Frank Monahan
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