Candidates enter Republican and American primaries in 1908
A jumble of notices shows candidates like E A Fawcett for county treasurer in Collins Iowa on January 31 1908 and Gro D Born for county treasurer in Story County on February 24 1908 plus Hansen for county superintendent in Nevada Iowa on February 28 1908. The clippings also mention eggs at ten cents a dozen and local railroad improvements in Cambridge Iowa and a windmill damage incident at the Briley farm near Ontario with injuries.
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Iowa
Kibbee Wins Iowa Chess Title From Sawyer
Yesterday E. D. Sawyer of Traer held the Iowa chess belt and gold watch until A. B. Kibbee of Story County challenged him. They played forty games this week with Kibbee 10 Sawyer 9 and 21 draws. Kibbee must defeat two more challengers this year to retain the championship.
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Traer
E. D. Sawyer
Iowa
A. B. Kibbee
Story County
Kibbee
Sawyer
Short Horn cattle breeders form county association
Twenty Story county Short Horn breeders met in the court room lobby to form a county association. E R Silliman chaired, C A Stewart was secretary, and a committee prepared by-laws. Membership limited to residents and registered cows, spring association sales planned, and premiums with Story County Fair discussed. команда
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E. R. Silliman
Cole
C. A. Stewart
Ames
R. Kinzer
W. H. King
Koose
Story County Fair Management
Iowa Clays Reach All Counties for High Grade Goods
Iowa State College reports every county has clays suitable for clay products. In 1901 Iowa ranked eighth in national clay production with 93 counties marketing wares valued at 2 787 825 dollars. Low cost items like brick and drain tile accounted for 445 percent of a 51 million line, while higher priced goods were a small share. The study notes abundant raw materials along coal measures and shales perfect for brick sewer pipe terra cotta and tile, with cross department cooperation signaling expansion toward high end products.
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Department of Geology and Mining Engineering
Iowa State College
Iowa
Fort Dodge
Muscatine
Centerville
Eldora
Corning
Villisca
Des Moines
Louisa
Maquokota
Fayette
Delaware
Dubudue
Lime Creek
Mason City
Rockford
Department of Geology
How the Indians Vote A Chickasaw polling method described
A historical note explains Chickasaw voting practice with a pre election powwow and simple paper ballot. Voters by bloodline deliberate twenty four hours before election, then call out names for clerk to record. The process ensures transparent tally and peaceful discourse.
Special Boot and Shoe Sale At Caniel Bros
Special sale of all boots and shoes at Caniel Bros and Herman's continues until April 1. Johnson's Fair chocolates and bon bons available at Loughran and Bauer's during the event.
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Caniel Bros. & Herman’s
Johnson’s Fair Chocolates
Loughran & Bauer's
Friends Change Subject After His Trip Return
About three days after a man returns from a trip his friends begin to think up something to change the subject when they see him coming.
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Atchison Globe
Indians of British Columbia Use Systematic Deer Hunt
A New Yorker reports on British Columbia Indians who hunt venison with coordinated valley flankers. They split into groups at valley ends, move inward to corner deer as they seek shelter from wind, and drive herds toward the center for a multi-day harvest. Salmon and cod are abundant in nearby waters, shaping their eating habits.
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British Columbia
Newfoundland
New York Tribune
Local Gossip On Ribbons And Travel
Mrs Greene jokes about her husband being decorated by a foreign ruler while Mrs Brown notes the ribbon is only a small token and does not suit any complexion. They agree Charles will accompany her wherever he goes.
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Washburn, Crosby
B. A. Knudson
Persia
Sowa
Sudisch Bros
California
Oregon
Washington
Chicago
Missouri River
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Kniskerw
Tratticanager
Epitor Intelligencer
Board of Supervisors
J. O. Michaelson
Gilbert Station
D. L. Lana
Milford Township
Stury County
C. Welty
Ames, Ia
W.A. Ricketts
J.B. Hoggatt
Lam
F.C. Warrick
Nevada
Iam
E. A. Fawcett
Collins, Ia
Larbon
Cambetge, la
March
Washington, Iowa
Democrat
Cambridge
C. M
St. Paul
D. M
Boston
Minnesota
Dakotas
Journal
Urday
Pear
Asa Vandermast
Tistic
L. M. Bosworth
Albany Argus
Weason
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