LIGHT PLANT SITUATION BRINGS CITY TO EDGE OF FUNDING
The Estherville city faces a crucial period over municipal control of the electric light and water plant. Officials anticipate eventual ownership by the city within five to six years without debt, with the plant generating revenue and providing free street lights and hydrants. The Citizen's association has funded improvements but the city currently has no money to pay them.
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Estherville
Light and Water Fund
Por Itta
Citizen's Association
Citizen’s Association
Basia
Scott's Emulsion Promised as Life and Health Support
Scott's Emulsion is described as essential for men women and children providing flesh strength and recovery from wasting diseases. It claims benefits for growth and vitality in pale girls and sickly boys, serving as a sustaining food and tonic for women and a cure aiding body repair.
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Scott
Local party convention dispute over legality and seating
A Lake Park News reprints a Dex Moines dispatch arguing the Estherville convention was not legally organized and many details about credentialing, delegation, and the temporary secretary’s status. It contends no legal nomination existed, questions seating, and notes disputes over a chairman and district representation.
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The
Lake Park
Reed
State Board
Rector
Dickinson
Emmet
Dickinson County
Seuta
Mano
Editorial confusion over city bylines in Dolliver Herald
A notice notes readers may be unsure where Herald pieces originate between Dolliver and Motherville. The essay urges clarity as editors press to inform the public which town’s staff produced each article.
Dickinson County Bolting Politicians Impact November Vote
A small group of Dickinson County politicians are bolting the ticket and will not greatly affect the November result. Bubi will direct the standing of these same fellows in the near term.
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Dickinson County
Bubi
Opinion Clash and War News Stir Territorial Loyalties
A letter from the Terris Tribune criticizes current loyalties within Emmet County Republicans and recalls past clashes with Mr Robinson. The piece shifts to breaking global news with reports of rising tension between Russia and Japan over Manchuria, citing an ultimatum and expected war preparations, including troop movements toward Corea.
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Orient
Russia
Japan
Manchuria
Ibis Alo
Port Arthur
Corea
It Ia
China
United States
Philippines teacher openings offer civil service posts
The civil service commission reports a call from the Philippine government for 150 male teachers and division superintendents. Salaries range from 900 to 2,500 yearly with promotions possible. exams to be held October 19–24 in multiple cities. Applications via civil service commission Washington or local post offices. special arrangements for late applicants.
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Philippines Pan
Civil Service Commission
Jug
Ersaries Ae
Philippines
Anc
Iowa
United States
Imall the Service Commission
Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Civil
Honey and tariffs and a mayor in the mix
The article discusses Iowa honey and bee industry leadership at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, notes honey storage needs, and mentions a Manchester official. It then shifts to tariff policy, arguing tariffs are for protection not revenue, with quotations attributed to a Philadelphia paper and references to the mayor’s conversion.
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C. J. A. Erlcson
Boone
Department of Dairy and Epiary
Iowa
State House
G. Clute
Manchester
Zoumn
Domary Su Teres Mala
Farmers and businessmen urge county road improvement
A communication from E Hamrick argues for careful consideration by farmers and business men. It contends that if one mile of permanent roadway is built, the county will not be satisfied until every road is improved.
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E. Hamrick
Sullivan veers on tariff stance in Cedar Rapids address
The Register and Leader notes Mr. Sullivan hedges on a proposed tariff saying it may afford some incidental protection. A Sioux City Tribune letter cites his claim that England is free trade for revenue yet raised substantial tariff revenue. The piece highlights perceived contradictions in Sullivan’s arguments and questions consistency on protection versus revenue.
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Sullivan
Register and Leader
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City Tribune
England
Lent “Sullivan
Bindeelf
Mayor Harrison Proclaims Graft In City Hall
After nine years as mayor of Chicago Carter H Harrison declares his conviction that political graft is present in city hall. He vows to use the remaining months of his administration to expose and catch those profiting from public plunder. The remark follows long-standing accusations seen in newspapers.
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Chicago
Carter H. Harrison
Harrigan
Oriane Bot
The Watchers and the Grafter Chase
The St Louis Republic criticizes official probes as ineffective and warns that honest committees fail to expose corruption. It predicts detectives may struggle to reveal trails and praises Missouri ideas on drainage canals as a vehicle against graft. The Baltimore Sun urges better international trade relations over mutual suspicion to secure long peace.
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St. Louis Republic
Harrison
Louisia
Baltimore Sun
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Stuart
Onarine A. Brassop
Dew Motes
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Washington
F. J. Bregs
Sigourney
Dullivery Herald
Herald
Dolliver
Motherville
Terris Tribune
Hiro
Ashford
T Lake Park News
Milford
Harmo
Thettet
Walt
Mr. Robinson
L Ittle Cotlege
Letherville
Robinson
Wait
Bem
Scholel
Philadelphia Inquirer
Baptist State Convention
Sue City
Rock Island System
Grand Lodge
Sioux City
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