Whittemore District Column Reports Infantile Paralysis Cases and Local News
The Whittemore area faces cases of infantile paralysis with doctors from Algona Cylinde r and Clarion confirming non fatal prognosis though recovery may take six months to a year. The column praises H J Thompson for county fair work, critiques national politics, notes fair revenues, personal visits and family travels, and records community events including a Whittemore mother’s death and a large stove-building effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittemore
Lotts Creek
Kenefick, Fraser and Uretzmeyer
Algona
Woodbridge
Cylinder
Joseph Sams
Clarion
State Board of Health
McCreery
Hutchinson
Bachelor Corners Politicking Sparks Baby Parade Debates
A lively local jabber runs through Bachelor Corners as residents joke about babies and politics while debating tariffs and protection. Carl Carlson recalls past presidential eras to argue Bryan should lose, while discussions mock banking guarantees. The column highlights tariff arguments, Standard Oil fears, and farm protections amid sharp partisan chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Carlson
Therosh
Carls
Bryan
Connecticut
London
Standard Oil Co
Russia
U. S
Steel Trust
Mexico
Boundry Line
Clark Armstrong
Europe
England
France
Holland
Germany
Albert Cummins
Taft under siege in mixed national political climate
The piece ridicules Taft amid a polarizing campaign scene. It names Lafe Young and a hostile Progressive Republican faction, depicts labor and farmers opposing Taft, cites church opposition over the Christ question, and notes Carrie Nation’s protest while praising trust barons and financiers. The tone satirizes the era’s political churn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafe Young
Albert
Taft
Trusts
Grand Army
U. S. Grant
Christ
Carrie Nation
John Barley-corn
Bryan
Wall Street
Farewell party for Mrs Lillie and family leaves Wesley area
In Wesley township the Lillie family heads to Lemmon South Dakota after a farewell hosted at Uncle Tom Blain's. Attendants from Wesley and nearby hosted guests, presented a dress to Mrs Lillie, and wished prosperity in their new home. Falk sale drew buyers and features noted, with locals bidding on 40 acres at $1,900. A road crew, frost damaged fodder, and a stray three year old cream colored mare reported near Lotts Creek creamery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom Blain
J. R. Lillie
Lemmon
South Dakota
Blain
Nick Krantz
Henry Weiland
Price Loyd
Mr. Titus
Wesley
H.C. Nelson
Paul Ferregan
Emil Johnson
Wesley Township
Sexton
Salem
Oregon
George
Mr. Falk
H. C. Nelson
L. Eb, Krantz
Granville Blake
G. M
C. W. Blake
Dr. Walters
Emory Smock
Tama Republican Candidate for Supervisor in Diss Dist 1
A.M. Curan announces candidacy for supervisor in district 1 of Diss, urging voters to support the Republican ticket. The notice emphasizes local leadership and community service as core priorities for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Repubican
Diss
Distrder
A.M. Curan
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E. E. Conner & Co
MO. M. Vinson
Tone Bros
Des Moines
Lows
Tee
Algona Milling and Grain Co
Marconi
Jasperson & McMurray
Martin Hann
Rats
Cashter
Iowa
Dro Tore Hed Murtagh
Martin Rahm
EpagePh Rahm
L. Gd
Worn
Ty TL
Raskop
Geo
Boyle
Whittemore News and Comment
H. J. Thompson
Kossuth
Agin Hank
Republican Party
Foraker
Haskell
Roosevelt
Sherman
Kern
Elkins
Gassaway
Cummins
Board of Health
Elkharn
Jim
Elkham
Farley
J. M. Farley
Michael Liddy
Elmira
New York
Mike
E. J. van Ness
Denver
Colorado
Wm. Weisbrod
Fenton
Battle of Township
Phil Cullen
Palo Alto County
Mike Liddy
Cullen
Old Town
Old
Fred Wegener
Waterloo
Fred
Bill Bryan
Atretch
Helmke
Garfield
Falstich
Bachelor Corners
Duroc Jersey Boars
Proud Advance, Jr
John Wellendorf
Norton, Lumber and Coal
Algona, Lowa
Wesley and
Plum Creek
Fred Hackbart
James Patterson
Wehler Bros
Dingley & CO
Fred Wehlex
Neo
Bush and
Gertz Pianos
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