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Newspaper
Ackley World
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1916
Page
5
The Democrats retain control of both chambers of Congress. Harding wins the Iowa governorship by about 150,000 votes. The Great Northwestern and Western states rally in support of democracy.
The latest returns show Harding leading Meredith in Iowa by over 125000 votes as Democratic strength remains sparse across counties. Minnesota and California hints keep Wilson plausible in electoral totals while final results hinge on a few remaining counts, with several states still uncertain and Republican claims shifting by morning.
The article reports that all Republican candidates were re elected in Franklin with Chadima Democrat narrowly challenging Sheriff Swigar. In Osceola township head Hughes led with 92 votes and Wilson had 46. Osceola and Grant townships are typically Democratic. Bird Has a Right 10 Crow.
In Old Hardin the election yielded Nichols ahead by 500 votes in his town over Schmechla, while Gehrke, a Democrat and incumbent, defeated Republican Curtiss by several hundred votes, securing another two-year term.
In Wellsburg the Lutterman family hosted Mrs Lutterman and her son and daughter from Alen. The high school girls lost to Steamboat Rock 15 to 14 in a recent Wellsburg game. John Freerksen and family moved to Fertile Mina, while Louis Freerkaen and family prepared to follow. Des Moines trips and New garage work appear among local happenings. A Clarion wedding between Miss Grace Hulsitan and Jobo Fisher occurred, with plans to settle locally afterward. Community gatherings include Halloween parties, Rebekah Lodge events, and church society meetings.
In a fragmented report, Congress member Sweet of Bramer appears set to return to Washington after leading rival Murtagh by seven to eight thousand votes with a five cent tablet ink or pencil purchase noted. Also includes unclaimed letters and scattered notices about teacher exams and cafe offerings.
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