Locust plague warning urged to aid farmers
National Audubon Societies calls on farmers and orchardists to protect insectivorous birds to combat the upcoming periodical cicada outbreak. Officials note that birds such as English sparrows robins woodpeckers orioles and others proved most effective in devouring the pests, and urge laws and feeding programs for next winter to preserve these natural allies.
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New York
National Association of Audubon Societies
Audubon
Washington
America
William Duthoer
Broadway
Plymouth
Tippecanoe Banner Prize Banner and Flag Offered
The Town Veteran Tippecanoe Club invites Republicans across Iowa counties to compete for the Prize Banner and Silk Flag in the November 8 1910 election. Counties with the largest proportional gains over 1908 maj orities for governor and electors will receive the Banner and Flag respectively, with tie rules specified. District Free Methodist meeting set for October 27 7:40 PM at Estherville F M church with Rev C W Sutton presiding. all invited.
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Estherville
Free Methodist Church of the
Minnesota and Northern Iowa
F. M
C. W. Sutton
Armatrang
Joan Survron
Estherville Registration Notice Dates At City Ward Clerk
Notice outlines registration dates October 27 and 28 in Estherville at the usual voting place. Residents who have not registered or who moved wards must register. City Clerk N.B. Eopurr signs the notice.
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Estherville
N.B. Eopurr
Olty
Vacancy in Iowa Senate Looms After Dolliver's Death
Des Moines, Oct 24. The U S Senate vacancy from Senator Dolliver's death will be filled by the Iowa legislature meeting in January after the November election. Gov Carroll likely cannot appoint before the session, leaving two weeks of service for any appointee. Politicians debate whether the vacancy will drive Republicans to unity to block a Democratic senator or embolden Democrats to seize the legislature. The Blymer Alleged Silver pens are advertised for sale at the Vindicator and Republican office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States Senate
J.P. Dolliver
Iowa
Detective Catches Alleged Pursesnatchers in Foot Chase
Detective Olin Cook nabbed two men later identified as John Ballam and Michael Kelly from Chicago after a swift pursuit on Third Avenue. The pair, charged with assault with intent to rob, allegedly tried to snatch purses from Misses Margaret Murphy and I. Chaffee as they walked near Fourth Street. Both suspects resisted arrest but were corralled after a chase into a drug store.
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John Ballam
Michael Kelly
Chicago
Olin Cook
Cook
Margaret Murphy
I. Chaffee
Third Avenue
Fourth Street
Third Street
Weller Block
Christianssn
Miss Murphy
Eatherville
Cedar Rapids
Notice to Voters Election Place Change Ellsworth Township
Notice to voters that the usual Ellsworth township polling place at the Nels Anderson school house is moved to the Huntington school house by order of the township trustees. G. E. Verrkanpr, Chairman, Trustee.
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Ellsworth Township
Nels Anderson
Huntington
G. E. Verrkanpr
Emmetsburg Overpowers Witherville In Football Clash
The Emmetsburg football team overwhelmed Witherville, noted as unusually strong and faster. Officials praised Witherville for pluck and effort, suggesting more practice and heavier substitutions could reduce the gap in a week or two.
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Emmetsburg
Witherville
Sunday School Convention in Emmet County
Emmet County Sunday School convention set for November 2 and 3 at the Christian church. Rev Nathaniel Pye of the M E church will address delegates November 1 on You and Your Children. Delegates expected from Huntington Dolliver Grover Maple Hill Halfa Ringsted Armstrong Estherville urged to attend. ARLANDO LOUGH Sec.
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Emmet County
The
Christian Church
Nathaniel Pye
M. E. Cchurch
Huntington
Dolliver
Grover
Maple Hill
Halfa
Ringsted
Armstrong
Estherville
Arlando Lough
Banner and Flag Contest for Iowa Counties
The Towa Veteran Tippecanoe Club offers a magnificent Banner to the county with the largest proportionate gain in majority on November 8, 1910 over 1908 and a silk Flag to the county with the greatest absolute gain or reduction of opposition majority. Emmett county holds the Banner and Winnebago the Flag. Any county can win, and Republican turnout will decide. C. B. Franzen, Chairman Republican State Central Committee.
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Tippecanoe’ Club
Winnnebago County
Clay County
Dubuque
Scott County
Plymouth County
Howard County
Decatur County
Monona County
Mourne County
Emmet County
Wmn
Barnner
State Central Committee
Tippecanoe Club
William H.taft
James 8. Sherman
W. N. Jordan
John L. Crawford
J.J. Williams
Towa
Emmet
Winnebago County
C. BK. Franzen
Republican State Central Committee
Who Will Succeed Dolliver in Des Moines
Des Moines political chatter centers on succession after Jonathan P. Dolliver's death. Gov. Carroll may avoid a direct appointment to the Senate, forcing legislative district campaigns and potential clashes among Republican factions. Names floated include Walter I. Smith, Frank D. Jackson, George D. Perkins, W. P. Hepburn, J. A. T. Hall, John Lacey, B. F. Carroll, A B. Punk, Harvey Ingham, H. W. Byers, H. G. Wallace, and William Larabee.
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Des Moines
Carroll
Delliver
Walter I. Smith
Ninth
Frank D. Jackson
George D. Perkins
The
Sioux City Journal
W. P. Hepburn
Qcjorinda
John.¥. Lacey
B. F
Foley Kidney Pills Ad Praises Kidney Toning Claim
A 19th century advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as containing ingredients to tone strengthen and regulate the kidneys and bladder and to cure headaches. The copy credits Jay Johnson & Co. as the seller.
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Jay Johnson & Co
Estherville Girls Defeat Emmetsburg In Close Contest
Estherville defeated Emmetsburg 13 to 7 in a hard fought girls basketball game. Grace Turner played a standout guard performance as Estherville showed strong shooting and few errors. The piece also pitches The Weekly Inter Ocean and Farmer subscription at two dollars a year.
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Estherville
Emimetsburg
Grace Turner
Safety and rail improvements urged at Des Moines meeting
State Railroad Commissioner W T L Eaton urged railroads to improve safety and operations, advocating more double tracks depots and better connections. He called for eliminating dangerous crossings and fair freight rates, noting 1907 rail fatalities and injuries but saying rate changes should aim for equalization. He warned that harmony talk fatigues regular Republicans.
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Des Moines
Towa
W. T L. Eaton
Osage
Comercial Travelers’ Congress of Town
Chamberlain
United States
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National Association
Tippecanoe
Free Methodist Quarterly
Blymer
Vindicator
Republican
the House of Kuppen
Inter Ocean
Farmer
Svene
Ishmaerl
Armory Theatre
Qet
Byfield
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