Governors Ballot in Franklin County Primary and Local Races
Candidates for governor will appear on the Franklin County primary ballot June 1 alongside county offices. O Peterson seeks state senate in the Wright Hardin Hamilton district after long urging. Grundy Republicans set county convention with 22 candidates for six offices and 117 delegates. A Crawford County court fined three men for voting violations in Boyer township. A Mindora baby died after being struck by a baseball bat. Grundy Center reports teacher shortages in five country schools. Presbytery of Waterloo memorializes Rev Henry Schmitt, long-serving pastor and educator, in Davenport.
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Frankin County
Hardin County
Grundy
Harrison County
Boyer Township
Crawford County
Mindera
German Presbyterian Church
Grundy Center
Democrat
Adame
Era de, Presbytery of
Waterloo
Ames and Grundy Center items fill county notices
Our Wear Wetghboors Sac City has completed arrangements for its annual chautauqua. Grundy Center's school board declines to add manual training. G. Lee of Ames named candidate for district judge in the Eleventh Judicial district. Iterations of local crime and accidents appear among broader rural items with weather and fare notices.
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Sac City
Grundy Center
G. Lee
Ames
Eleventh
Flo
Wright County
Earthquake relief drive in Iowa prompts fundraising
Frizs and Oakland residents faced the San Francisco quake damage with half a million dollars in property losses and lives lost reported. Local committees led by Gov Cummins appraise Iowa relief needs, collect cash gifts, and distribute papers at the Exchange Bank, Bank of Ackley, and post office. Volunteers solicit donations for the San Francisco relief fund as farmers offer potatoes and communities report varying contributions across towns.
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Eugene Friz
O. Ratach
Oakland
California
Oharley Ratsch
San Francisco
Re Het Fund
Exchange Bank
Bank of Ackley
Algo
Earthquake Shakes Oakland as Family Survives
In Oakland California on April 18 a quake struck causing the wall to fall and the home to be damaged. The narrator recalls escaping with only strength to say they were alive and notes their mother is very ill.
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Oakland
California
Dean ChAtney
Lenas
Anxiety Over San Francisco Disaster Reaches Ackley
Ackley residents express concern for former neighbors in California after the San Francisco catastrophe and its tremors. Reports recount past quakes, migration fears, and a Des Moines Iowa appeal urging liberal aid. Citizens urged to form a relief committee and channel funds to the Red Cross via Isaac Freidlich at Des Moines.
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Roberts
Des Moius
Iowa
San Francisco
Qallfordia
Isaac Freidlich
Des. Motes
Red Crcas
Roose
Wny
Early Glassmaking in America and Germantown Roots
The first American glassmaking predates the Revolution, established near Quincy Massachusetts by German workers. The site became Germantown, a name still used, now part of Sailors' Snug Harbor. Around 1788 Obert Hewes, a noted Boston figure, began a continental window glass venture shifting to fuel-rich New Hampshire forests.
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Quincy
Mass
Quincey
Germantown
Snug Harbor
Obert Hewes
Boston
Safety in Elevators Provokes Fearful Reassurance
A Philadelphia building superintendent notes elevators are statistically the safest place for a person, citing data from his building’s tall lift system. He points to millions of rides and the persistent public dread, arguing the danger is overstated while urging continued investment in elevator safety and building projects downtown.
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Philadelphia
County Wins Little Blabaum Case Dismissed at Hampton
Franklin court action in Hardin county over an expert witness in the Blydanberg case ends with a verdict for the defendant after a settlement that blocks appeal. Dr Vauehn and Dr Aartman receive per diem and expenses. county costs total 8160. Supervisors Stevens and Wiemer attended. Attorneys Ward and Andrewa noted.
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D.s.fairchild
Hardin County
Hampton
Blydanberg
Ferma
Vauehn
Aartman
Iowa
Hardle County
Stevens
Wiemer
Mardin County
Ward
Eldora
Andrewa
GB. A. Roemer
Jacob Miller
Henry Walt
South Dakota
Ole Dirksen
Iowa Central
Martin & Jonason Co
Joseph Weasels
D. G. Silvingua
Jens Stapner
Costa
Charles Jacobs
Fred E. Watters
Judge Dismissal Surprises Cedar Rapids Case
The Bla baum versus Illinois Central railroad case in federal court was dismissed by the plaintiff without prejudice. The jury was dismissed at 4 p.m. and motions are being heard. the outcome surprised Ackley observers as the trial was halted on technicalities.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Blabaum
Illinois Central Railroad
Carrie M. Blabaum
Ilinaia Central Railway
Lawiglaw
Ackley
Odd Fellows Lodge to Observe 87th Anniversary
The WAL Observe Anniversary notes the local lodge of Odd Fellows and Rebekah alsters plan a 87th anniversary observance at their hall Tomorrow evening with a music program brief addresses and supper. The event highlights fellowship with wives and sweethearts as part of the celebration and aims for a happy occasion.
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Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Rebekah Alsters
Order
Feng are Indeed Busy Saturday Market Activity Noted
The report records a busy Saturday with egg shipments to dealers totaling nearly 400 cases. It mentions thirty dozen shipped to a group called the pase and 12 000 dozen equaling 144 900 units. The text also notes ongoing merchant activity and mortgage-related concerns.
Money for the roads and local tax disputes in Hardin county
The article reports that a Hardin county district keeps more road funds than its residents receive, with townships in Falls challenging the county board over their share. It notes the one mill road tax serves the district it’s levied for, while funds go to a general pool. Farmers expect wheat yields to rise, aiding farmers and mills reliant on local grain, as smaller towns face wheat shortages and some mills close. It also mentions encouragement for new industries like sugar beets to support local employment and stability.
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Hardin County
Town Falls
Board of Supervisora Ag
Millan Towa
Industrica
Milla
Exlstence
Dividing Line Peculiarities at Epworth League Meet
The Mar a ll town district Epworth League national convention is set for Gladbrook on May 5 and 16 with thirty five to forty societies attending. H O Mueller leads as president. Kretchmer of Dubuque seeks state secretary after a strong showing. the primary yesterday yields a Dubuque county delegation. J Juokermano and family prominence noted.
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Epworth
Maraballtown
Epworth League
Gladbrook
Ackley League
M RE
Church
H.O. Mueller
Provident
Kretchmer
Dubuque
Tux
Kretebsmet
Oaw
J. Juokermano
Ackley Resident Sends Subscription and Legal Dispute
W G Albeck of Ackley and Grundy county, writing from Mt Vernon to Tax World, encloses 1.5 for a yearly subscription. H Kab of Grundy Center sues L A Sister for 2000 damages alleging he bought beer. Outgrowth of a salt for livery hire and counter charges. John Hunt, student at Ames Agricultural College, has been home with his parents recently.
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W.G. Albeck
Ackley
Grundy County
Mt. Vernon
Tax World
H. Kab
Grundy Center
John Hunt
Agricultural
Ames
Dividend Declared By Racine Grain Company Farmers Operate
The Racine grain company near Iowa Falls has declared a dividend of 23 percent, with operations run by local farmers. The article notes community actions, a county convention push, and various local happenings including a three-fight concert and a historical celebration at Alden.
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Racine
Iowa Falla
Bas
Aoys
Richard Hag
Pearly Martin
Knoxville
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