WANTS THE POSITION Brief Bits From the Near District
Hurton Sweet of Bremer County announces candidacy for Congress in the Third District. Other Republican hopefuls emerge. Rural mail carrier nominees listed for Franklin County include White McNeill Bogby Hickethier Fowler Miller Rowe Kennel Gib Jett Barria and others. Senate Appropriations Committee trims capitol board funds. Cherokee institute cut to 20,500 and Independence allocation set at 167,000. A Bad Haviness report notes a Blind Pig operation investigated in Shell Rock. J S Schultz visits from LaVerne as George Hanna is noted to own over sixty acres of wheat. County records show 52 marriage licenses issued this period, nine more than last year. Grundy County schools seek teachers. Hampton National Bank reports deposits of 459,000.
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Cartiere
Franklin County
KR B. White
John S McNeill
W. F. Bogby
O. EB
Hick
Ethier
F. P.fowler
Walter Miller
Clyde Rowe
Kennel
B. M. Gib “Jett
LW. Barria
Hampton
John Boote Jr
Alexander
Senate
Board of Capitol
Independence
WomanAttempted Suicide Revealed in Midmorning Incident
Mrs Dentel reportedly cut her throat and left wrist with a safety razor in the rear entry of her home. A physician stopped the bleeding and she began to rally, though the motive remains unclear. Several family members had been awake late, and an illness may have weighed on her mind. The patient, 45 to 57 years old, is under medical care as doctors hope for a full recovery.
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George Dentest
Dentel
Nentel
Tells of Great Northwest from Didsburg Alberta
A letter from a resident in Didsburg Alberta describing extreme winter cold and Chinook winds, praising the sunny periods and snow melt. The town is growing with four churches, multiple stores and trades, a planned schoolhouse and grist mill, and agriculture including berries and poultry. Local economy notes include egg sales and grain threshing through winter.
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Didsburg
Alberta
Canada
Thay
Recky
Lowa
Benson
Towa
Winter temperatures and rainfall differ from normal
The three winter months averaged 23.1 degrees, 2.4 above normal, with a high of 69 at Keokuk on January 7 and 81 at Washta on February 8. State precipitation averaged 3.66 inches, 0.43 above normal. The coldest week was early February. The winter was slightly colder than 1905-06 and 7.3 warmer than 1904-05.
Farmers Urged to Test Seed Corn Before Planting
Statewide farmers urge testing of six kernels from every ear to discard weak or dead germination. Frosts and rains left many seeds in poor condition, risking low stands next summer. Testing now, per Iowa Experiment Station Bulletin No. 77, costs nothing and can prevent hundreds of missing hills.
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Thia
Iowa Experiment Station
Ames
Temp
Postmasters organize Hardin County league meeting planned
The PMS organize Postmaster of Hardin county have formed a county league with rural carriers. Officers elected for one year are Henry Julliken Steam boat Rock president W Z Kersey New Providence vice president J Wood Union secretary and treasurer. They adopted the National League of Postmasters constitution and invite postmasters from Grundy Wright Hamilton Franklin and Butler to meet at Tows Falls on Tuesday June 11 1907 to organize a six county district league. A program will be prepared and mailed to postmasters and published in newspapers.
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Hardin County
Henry Julliken
Steamboat Rook
W. Z. Kersey
New Providence
Wood
Union
Hardin County, Society
National League of Postmasters
Chicago
Hardin County League
Grundy
Wright
Hamilton
Franklin
Butler
Tows Falls
Alimnory Ridtenious Item Sparks Public Debate
A garbled note reports public reaction to a proposed project labeled as useless. Citizens denounce spending and question the value of education funding while architects are invited to submit plans. The piece hints at delays and expectations but lacks clear details or outcomes.
Deaths in Inez and Apington Families Reported
Mrs. Weiland died at the family home in Inez on Tuesday evening after a short meal. Mr. Weiland remains in critical condition. H. C. Miller died at his Apington home, with services led by Rev. Schaffer. burial at Wal lington township cemetery. Mrs. Tjabering, six miles southeast of the city, died Sunday evening after a four day illness. funeral Wednesday at the Lutheran church led by Rev. Kuehne. Community notices include a liquor conviction for Wm West of Buckeye and Liebsohn Bros buying stock at Matine.
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John Weiland
Inez
Weiland
H. C. Miller
Apngton
Waalington Township
Schaffer
Borson
Raat Felestadt
Germany
Aplington
Cupid Plays His Part in Local Weddings
News notes two upcoming marriages in the region. Miss Kate Carroll will wed B. W Bloes at the Catholic church in this city and John Amman plans to marry Mira Hanig in Lealey Iowa next Tuesday. Relatives from town and surrounding areas expect to attend.
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Wante- Aleman
Worley
Thie City
Wealey
Iowa
Jobo Amman
Mira Koxe Hanlg
Mira Baniga
Frank
George Ranig
Early Morning Wedding at St Marys Church
Miss Minnis Spengler and Philip Ryan wed in an early morning ceremony at St Marys Church. Attendants were Miss Anna Spengler and Edward Ryan. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Spengler, and groom, son of Mr Ryan, drew a large gathering of friends. Later, a merry gathering was held at the Spengler home.
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St. Mary's Church
Minnis Spengler
Philip Ryan
Anna
Edward
Ben Spengler
Ryan
Spengler
Local Notes and Social Roundup At Robertson Home
Horsfibow dispatch reports a death toll and disrupted coal deliveries as the elevator system fails. Mr and Mrs J F Miller plan to entertain Whise club members at their home Thursday evening in a climate of community disruption and social planning.
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Horsfibow
Robertson
Lotty
Wonrth
Sotes
Attim Tlon
Mra. J
Miler
Whisé Club
Thureday
Busse Elected Mayor of Chicago in Surprise Victory
Fred A. Busse was elected mayor of Chicago yesterday, defeating incumbent Dunne by 13,124 votes. The result, amid strong German voter influence, follows H. Mason securing re election as superintendent of schools by a 3 to 2 margin.
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Mpian
Chicago
Royal Men Amal
Hasda
Fred A. Busse
Cbicato
Dunne
Howe
OC. H. Maxoon Heg-Beco
Brief Bits of News Condensed From Local Towns
Loyal and neighboring areas report short notices: Reinbeck seeks a sugar mill, Waterloo Lutherans to build, Pil Hurds open a new harness shop at Claraville, a teacher’s institute held, Grundy week of June 17 events. Mayor Ushalau resigns to move to Mason City. Wellend of Hancock County returns home due to illness. Ackley boys strong in spring base ball. Geo Paullus returns from Parkersburg and plans Hampton residence and business venture with Wiltom Aldinger. Town women pass 2 mill tax for cash purposes in Sac City. Osceola library donation narrowly approved by women.
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Clardaville
Ushalau
Rockwell
Mason City
Fleary Wellend
Hancock County
Ackley Boys
Geo
Paullus
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Bremer
Hurton Sweet
Bremer County
Sweet
Republicas Party
Vother
Ttie
Shell Rock
Busiavea
Onogeto
Algona Courier
Eaye
Schultz
LaVerne
George “Hanna
Geveral Grundy County
Citizens' National Bank
Great Northwest
Wiilag
THE
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Nasbys
Hampton Recorder
Fragkito County
Jo- Daviess County
Migote
Grant
Lafayette
Cnussies
Wiecondias
Reeve
Geneva
Robert
Wadding‘toon
Puckera
Gape
Htchees
Buoyats
Lukes
Rampton
Mallorys
Adaaisea
Prostors
Webbs
Stonebrakera
Dr. Hutchina
Fonk
the Rules
More Lukes
Henry Osborne
Gen. W. Pease
C. Chase
Slees
Rubiniona
de H. K. Phelps
N. BK. Bourne
Claypoolk
Bud
Ohspin
Sheffield
Biackatones
Mitehelle
Ruantova
Onteyn
Atkinsons
EB. L. Clark
Old Maraville
Ingham
Dodge County
Wiraconn
Ackley
Fistherville
Metherville
Western Cigar Company
Opera House
Grandy Center
Arerion
Gale
Roqervelt Bros
Rome
Henry
Town Falls
Nichols
West of
Buckeye
Liebsohn Bros
Matine, Tl
Cupid
Spengler-Ryan
Carroll
Thines
Amman-Hanig
carroll-Thines
Kate Carroll
B.wbloes
Wanrte
Minnie Spengler
Busse
Reinbeck
Waterloo
Lutherace
Sac City
Dike
Carnegrey
Osceoly
J.J. Diemer &Co
H. A. Miller
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