Democratic landslide dominates county and state results
Early returns show Hartung defeated as Democrats sweep county offices and most congressional districts. Governor Carroll appears beaten. Dewey wins railroad commissioner. Hartung’s loss mirrors broader Democratic gains nationwide. About 1850 votes cast locally. full results to be published next week. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy offered by S. H. Williams.
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Carroll
Dewey
Thorne
Obas
Murtagh
Representative
E. B. Hartung
Reat
Chas, Root
A. T. Butler
Iowa
United States
New York
Dix
Osgood's Sunday School to Host Oyster Supper
Mrs C 10 Osgood's Sunday school class of boys will give an oyster supper in the basement of the M B K Church Friday evening beginning at 6 o'clock and continuing through the evening. Price 26 cents. Come and help the boys. August Kreibs will have his fur store in the Birney building on south Sixth street.
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Osgood
M. BK
August Kreibs
Birney Building
South Sixth Street
Bancroft Bank Robbery Report and Panama Expo Push
A Bancroft bank robbery leaves about $4000 stolen after a vault blast and suspicious stranger described by a local grocer. Separately, New Orleans Panama Exposition efforts win backing from Iowa business groups as San Francisco competes for national celebration bids.
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New Orleans
Iowa
J. B. Haynes
Omaha
City
Greater
Panama Canal
San Francisco
Congress
State Department
Crescent City
Haynes
Cape Horn
New Orleans Exposition Company
Council Bluffs
Iowa Census Reports Population Decline Across State
The thirteenth census shows Iowa population at 2,224,771, down 7,082 from 1900 with Emmet County at 9,816, a loss of 120. Emigration to Canada and western states, plus poor crops, explain the decline. a rebound is anticipated next decade. The text also notes infantile paralysis cases locally and local theatre plans by McLean & Gavin for Armstrong.
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Iowa
Congress
Census Bureau
Middle West
Durand
Canada
Territories
Emmet
Obituary of George Felkey Elder and Pioneer of Armstrong Grove
George Felkey born in Vaibury Illinois eldest of fourteen children. He married Mary Churchill in Mitchell County Iowa on August 23 1868 and they had four sons and four daughters two died leaving six living Rose Jesse John Isa Bell Elmer Mayme. He moved to Emmet county in 1871 settled on farm section 21 Armstrong Township later lived in Armstrong one year. Joined Presbyterian church 1901 and later elder in Halfa church. He drove a stage between Algona and Ketherville and endured harsh winters. He died October 30 1910 at sixty three. Funeral by Rev Daniel Williams Storm Lake attended by many old settlers. The Armstrong Journal notes. Also note: Central hotel renovated by Joux LL. Bork Prop.
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George Felkey
Vaibury
Ilinois
Daniel
Florinda Felkey
George
Mary Churchill
Mitchell Co
Iown
Albart
Myrtle
Rose
Goldsbury
Jesse
Halfa
John
Armstrong
Isabell
C. M. Peterson
Ruthven
Minn
Elmer
Mayme
N. Peterson
Emmet County
Armstrong Grove
Presbyterian Church
Soong
Felkey
Algona
Ketherville
Lev. Sharp
Daniel Williams
Storm Lake
Laws
Yelkey
Armstrong Journal
Bargain for Three Weeks on Chicago Daily Examiner Subscriptions
An offer valid through December 1 waives the regular four dollar rate for Vindicator and Republican subscribers who switch to the Chicago Daily Examiner. The notice promotes starting chapters of a new Cosmopolitan Magazine serial by Robert W. Chambers in the November issue, illustrated by Charles Dana Gibson, aimed at readers in Estherville and nearby.
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Chicago Daily Examiner
Vindicator
Republican
Estherville
Robert W. Chambers
Cosmopolitan Magazine
Charles
Dana Gibson
Public Health Benefit From American Drug and Press Association
The American Drug and Press Association, formed by newspaper men and druggists across the United States, reports rapid growth and aims to improve public health by offering a line of medicinal and toilet preparations. All ingredients are disclosed, products are pure, fairly priced, and produced in association laboratories for direct purchase through the main office in Deborah, Iowa.
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American Drop and Press Association
United States
The
American Drug and Press Association
Devorah
Iowa
Wrightly Buckwheat Four, Ewe Purity Flavor Note
An old-fashioned buckwheat blend by Wrightly emphasizes purity and robust flavor. The product touts traditional milling and high gluten-free expectations. Aimed at discerning bakers seeking rustic, hearty batter with a classic profile.
Jury awards $11,085 in Yeager railroad death suit
The Rock Island railroad case is for Mrs. Yeager who sought $30,000 after her husband, a night watchman, was killed in the yards. Trial followed an appellate reversal for instructional error. new trial completed with a verdict of $11,085 after two years. Attorneys included M. J. Groves, J. G. Myerly for Yeager and C. W. Crim, G. C. Hise for the railroad. Jury listed: George Luenburg, John Goodge, L. B. RKokue, M. J. Tindall, L. M. Mathwig, O. B. Nelson, S. H. Lynch, H. Mack, Stanley Calkins, B. M. Nelson, D. Reimer, J. V. Sandven.
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M. J. Groves
J. G. Myerly
Mrs. Yeager
C. W. Crim
G. C. Hise
Des Moines
George Luenburg
John Goodge
L. B. Rkokue
M. J. Tindall
L. M. Mathwig
O. B. Nelson
H. Lynch
H. Mack
Stanley Calkins
B. M. Nelson
D. Reimer
J. V. Sandven
Happily Wedded in Gruver as West and Taylor wed
Mr Thomas I West and Miss Hazel I Taylor of Gruver united in marriage at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage in this city on Wednesday afternoon. Rev Nathaniel Pye officiated. Bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Taylor of Gruver. groom is son of Mrs George West of Centertownship. They will reside on the groom’s mother’s farm.
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Thomas I. West
Hazel I. Taylor
Gruver
Nathaniel Pye
D. D
Lawrence Taylor
Grover
George West
Center Township
Emmet County
Merital Sore Throat Tablets Offer Prompt Relief
Merital Sore Throat Tablets present a distinct preparation for relief of sore throat in forms such as canker and ulcerated throat. Claims prompt, certain results for hoarseness and other mouth throat diseases. Sent prepaid for 2s rents by American Drug and Press Association, Decorah, Iowa.
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American Drug and Press Association
Decorah
Towa
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Jas. Lovell
C. Ammundson
L. Helfelfinger
A. R. Butler
J. Lerdall
W. ©. Dowden
5. H. Williams
Knights of
King Arthur
Bancroft Bank
Bancroft
Farmers and ‘Trades Bank
Langdon and Lonp
AL ‘Gona
Long
Algona Courier
the Provident Savings Bank
Ketherville, Iowa
P. Kirby
Cashier
Youth's Companion
Luei
Berkeley St
Boston
Mass
Chris Hansen
Hans Mortensen
McLean & Gavin
Magdalen
Edna Earle
First Elans
the House of Kuppenheimer
Chicago
Kinck
Detroit
Joux
LL. Bork
Eagle Clothing Store
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