Political controversy and session costs cited in 1908 Iowa press
The Alpena Courier reprints fierce criticism of Gov. Cummins and a special legislative session to amend the primary law. The piece argues the session serves Republican interests, wastes taxpayers’ money, and should be avoided. It notes Democratic legislators’ behavior and praises prudent lawmaking over partisan maneuvering.
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Naderat
Cumming
Towa
United States
Qov. Cummins
Alpena
Republican Party
Cummins
United States Senate
Purely Personal Notices From Mimmmetaburg Area
A garbled crop of social notes lists Mrs J Pairby and Bou attending events in Mimmmetaburg. Mrs Chas Nanecolas traveling to Minnivapolis for the state fair. Dr Alexander visitors in Mam metaburg. Mrs John Montgomery visiting from West Okoboji for a few days. Dr Richardson and family heading to Godar Rapids for a brief stay. Mrs Geo Praden and children visiting relatives in Ekhart Indiana. Mish oochards Anderson starting school in Wil lingford. Miss Bay Pullout began teaching east of Cruver. Mr and Mrs 18 t bomdrot and son going on a few days outing. Mes J Stanhope visiting Puim baldt. i Load Warren Stanhope. Mortison returned from South Dakota where he died while caring for family. Mr and Mrs Gustae of Glid don visiting Jose ple ftokenbradt family. Mian Hdloe Bradley left for Atmidlulig with a lengthy travel notice. Myr and Mio G Cavin and Miss Mary Maruti and Miss Adhaualy Lough visiting Miicajiulls. De M Goold of Dititeets Luig attended the wedding of Carl faigvall last week.
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C. Keateham and Son
Sully County
South Dakota
Harry Dalziel
Rochester
Minnesota
Mira Viattia Kinnard
Wisworth Township
Jeff
Cedar Falls
Anita Nancolas
Des Mouinoa
Adelaide Nichols
Maples Hills
Emma Nichols
A. A. Claper
Sharon
Wis
Joseph Rokenbrodt
High Lake Township
M. C. Pindall
A.W. Clump
Minneapolis d& Stroubs Rtailway Company
Anthony Miller
Wisconsin
Henry Himebaugh
Alduse
Cedar Rapids
Krank Davey
Weatertouwn
Misa
Jay Mowdish
Aliise
Bowdusl
Davey
Mar
Mas. Hh
AL Pylon
Wort Dodge
J. Armstrong
Martell
KB. Pollard
Iowa
Mir
A. O. Metall
Joni Bariuhave
Shredgh Bowie Peiday Minta
Sioux
Ated Mitchell
wWeeeb
Uodar Apis
Ale
Barnhike
Kecksland
Tapides
Minnesota State Fair and Local Visits Highlight Week
The Hlerby family returned from the lakes Monday while Miss Clare Hanson visited the Minnesota state fair this week. Numerous residents traveled to Oskaloosa for the Pythian Sisters state convention and many others visited the Twin Cities for fair days. Neighbors noted trips to Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and various towns for work, teaching, and social visits with frequent mentions of relatives, colleagues, and local events.
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Hlerby
Lakes
Clare Hanson
Minnesota
Real Version of Napoleon Seat Incident Reported
Fragmentary historical note recounts Napoleon allegedly sitting on a smoking cannon dud and swearing as the event dashes with misused phrasing. The moment is cited as later misrepresented by writers who followed.
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Napoleon
Puthtuaer
The Supreme Test of a Hospital Patient
A garbled OCR snippet depicts a doctor declaring the patient near the limit of regulation and demanding payment. The dialogue hints at panic and a grim admission of near death, with phrases about not a trace of heart and a long breath before a desperate claim about owing money.
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