Local Candidates Vie For Vacancy In District Court
J B Rockafellow of this city Thomas Arthur of Logan and Mr White of Harlan seek the district bench vacancy created by Judge Green’s congressional election. Governor Carroll will appoint to serve until the 1912 general election, with the successor chosen by voters then. White reportedly has Judge Green’s backing.
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Judge Green
Congress
Carroll
Green
J.B. Rockafellow
Thomas Arthur
Logan
Mr. White
Harlan
White
College civil engineers map Lake Okoboji depth
Fifty students from the State Agricultural College at Ames conduct field work on Lake Okoboji under Prof B Stanton and assistants Crum Cole Ford. They aim to measure depths where the bottom is uncharted, using a 300 foot drop line amid summer field practice. The class is the largest yet for the college and rests at The Inn while studying geology botany and natural history at nearby facilities. Meanwhile Spirit Lake anglers report a top string of 25 black bass per boat with many over two pounds as bass fishing nears peak spawning season and pike and perch bites remain strong.
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Civil Engineering
State Agricultural College
Amisare
Lake Okoboji
Inn
B. Stanton
Cole
Crum
Ford
State University Laboratory
Iowa City
Iowa City University
Thos. MacBride
Spirit Lake
Lawrence Andreas
Ben Reed
West Aide
Neat Jackrabbit Door Stop Ad From Salisbury Plumbing
The Salisbury plumbing establishment released a neat ad in door stop form shaped like a jack rabbit. The compact promotional item was handed to The News, which received one this morning and notes its attractive, handy design.
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Salisbury
Emerson Gains Grand Page Honor at Clinton Meeting
W B Emerson of Des Moines and formerly of this city was named grand page and grand conductor in the U C S of the state at the Clinton lodge meeting. Electees include Doran Thompson Conant Halmen Scribner Rosemond and other officers with delegates to the supreme council named.
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W. B. Emerson
Des Moines
Emerson
U. C.S
Grand Lodge
Clinton
Wmerson
Hugh Doran
Ottumwa
D. P. Thompson
Burlington
H. W. Conant
Sheldon
O. K. Halmen
Grand Sentinel
D. F. Scribner
Grand Page
Atlan
C. E. Rosemond
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Council At
Columbus
United Commercial Travelers
D. P. Moore
LeMars
L. I. Edson
Council Bluffs
H. C. Hillhouse
William Gray
W. A. Johnson
Waa
Avoca Young Couple Weds In Avoca Iowa
A very happy wedding united Miss Elnora E. Franz and Mr. Z. A. Tollinger at the bride’s parents home. Rev. George Knocke of Waterloo officiated. Attended by immediate family. Bride, Avoca high school graduate, popular among friends. Groom heads the dry goods department at Sparts store in Oakland. They will be at home in Oakland after July 16.
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Avoca
Z. A. Tollinger
Elnora E. Franz
George Knocke
Waterloo
Henry Franz
Avoca High School
Sterling
Sparts
Oakland
Omaha Cadets Arrive for Harlan Camp
The Omaha high school cadets are due to arrive in Harlan Indiana for their annual camp Monday morning. The Harlan Golf club grants full playing privileges on their rinks during their stay and those wishing to play should bring golf sticks. The links are three blocks from the camp.
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Harlan, In
Omaha High School
Harlan Golf Club
Hail Damage Report From Union Township Nearby
S A Pollock of Union township reports a heavy hailstorm southeast of there last week causing considerable damage. Pollock observed the hail was damaging and noted the events during his visit today.
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S. A. Pollock
Union Township
Mes senger Boy at Olympic Airdome Delights Atlantic Crowd
A Good Performance drew a medium audience for Clayton Anderson's Players last night. The three act comedy drama pleased with continuous laughs and hearty applause signaling an ambitiously capable company. Tonight and Wednesday feature Bess of Idaho with W H Neimeyer from Daly's Theatre as Jack Mason and Miss Ian Wurts as Bess plus new specialties.
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Olympic Airdome
Clayton Anderson
Anderson
Atlantic
Mr. Anderson
Bess
Idaho
W. H. Neimeyer
Daly's Theatre
New York City
Jack Mason
Ian Wurts
When a Man's Married His Troubles Begin
A brief item notes UNIQUE tonight featuring married life themes. The program considers marital issues and social attitudes, contrasting private troubles with public perceptions.
Due Green Is Elected to Congress in Ninth District
Judge W R Green won the Ninth district seat to succeed Walter I Smith over W F Cleveland amid light turnout and district apathy. Cleveland carried Mills and Pottawattamie counties. Green led in Ocas county with a large margin. socialist Mudge also stood. Other county returns followed similar patterns as tallying continued.
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W. R. Green
Congress
Walter I. Smith
W. F. Cleveland
Harlan
Ocaas County
Judge Green
Cleveland
Pottawattamie County
Green
Mudge
Mills
Owa
Cass County
Paudige Atlantic
Atlantic
Washington
Pymosa
Pleasant
Brighton
Noble
Massena
Bear Grove
Benton
Grant
Union Ali
Grove
Cass
Edna
Victoria
Franklin
Lincoln
Double Wedding Planned at Lewis Civil Church
A big double wedding is set for Lewis on Saturday June 17 at high noon in the Congregational church. Miss Mary Hopley will wed James P. Harris and her sister Miss Minnie Hopley will marry Fred Nuffley of Soldier Ida. A reception at the Hopley home will follow. The event is described as the area’s largest nuptial in years.
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Mary
J. P. Harris
Lewis
Minnie
Fred. Nuffley
Soldier
Ida
Mary Hopley
Peter Hopley
James P. Harris
W. J.harris
Minnie Hopley
Fred Nuffley
Hopley
New Home Complete on Elm Street Built by I McFarland
The new residence at 505 Elm Street is finished and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. McFarland with praise for the workers quality. Contractor John O'Dea oversaw the build and the home is noted as one of the city's best small houses. Wm Horrabin of Iowa City finished curbing work but will stay a day or so to check upcoming local jobs.
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I. McFarland
Elm Street
Wm. Horrabin
Iowa City
Cooler Weather Follows Rain and Hail
Last night brought rain and hail that left the air noticeably cooler today. Residents note the damp but refreshing change and a comfortable feel to the day.
Former Atl an Funeral for Keeney Cancer Cause
H W Keeney longtime Atlantic resident died at 1 40 pm after four year cancer battle. Funeral held at Union Church at 2 30 pm today led by Rev Chas B Luck. Interment in Atlantic, body to county seat tonight. Survived by wife and ten children: Mrs L A Pharo L M Keeney Lulu Keeney Mrs Claude Soper Daisy Keeney Ida Keeney Burton Keeney Opal Dale Ralph.
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Griswold
H. W. Keeney
Atlantic
Chas
B. Luck
Union Church
L. A. Pharo
L. M. Keeney
Lulu Keeney
Claude Soper
Daisy Keeney
Ida Keeney
Burton Keeney
Opal
Dale
Ralph
Danish Independence Day celebrated at Elk Horn
Yesterday marked Danish Independence Day, the Danish constitution anniversary of June 1849. A large celebration occurred at Elk Horn to commemorate the grandlav event and the nation’s constitutional milestone.
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Elk Horn
No Police Court Today In Local Taw Sessions
For the first time in a long while there was no session of police court this morning as offenders again lay quiet for a time at Taw.
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Taw
Des Moines Heat Prostrations Record and Drowning
Four heat prostrations were reported in Des Moines yesterday, and a young man named William Rosenkrang drowned while bathing there.
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Des Moines
William Rosenkrang
To Cure a Cold in One Day
A vintage patent medicine style note advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a same day cure for colds with a refund offer. The text imitates early 20th century ad copy and references a product and pharmacist endorsements.
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Druggista
Personal items of interest from social notes
A roundup of local social news mentions travels visits and events. J C Wilken buys a new roadster from Petit auto agency Fay Jenkins returns to Anita Leila Ferryman visit Irig Crouch hosts Philathea group Anna McGrath and Grinnell linked to contest work Miss Norah Lea and Ruth Lea visiting from Mason City Don Wallace finishes Penn College course and prepares for freshman year S A Pollock notes quiet election Jake White leaves Shenandoah for city Geo Windhorst returns from Grinnell funeral trip W N Franks returns west coast with mother Mrs Searle Drs Emmert and Morrin amputate Leo Inhofe’s infected finger John P Waters brings ballots from Victoria township Edna Vida Bruce to graduate at Kanwood Loring Private School Miss Blank to Town City for State University exercises Miss Parsons to arrive as new matron
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J. C. Wilken
Petit Auto Agency
Fay Jenkins
Anita
Leila Ferryman
Eckert
Philathea
Irig Crouch
Anna McGrath
Grubb Abstract Office
South Dakota
Wm, Lea
Ruth
Mason City
Norah Lea
Western Union Telegraph Office
Don Wallace
Oskaloosa
Penn College
T. U
Do. W. Curtis
Joseph Bortenlanger
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
Jake White
Shenandoah
Jake
Geo. Windhorst
Grinnellware
Grant
John P. Waters
Massena
Victoria Township
Edna Vida Bruce
J. ©. Bruce
Kanwood-Loring
St. James Methodist
When a Man's Married Its Troubles Begin Unique Tonight
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Iowa Democrats Weigh Wilson and Harmon in 1912 Lift
Iowa political observers report the state Democratic machine may back Woodrow Wilson in 1912 but could split the delegation. Bryan praised Wilson only modestly while backing Champ Clark, with Harmon revival hints and plate endorsements circulating. The Iowa group may consider Judson Harmon or Johnny Burke for vice president as unity questions loom.
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Des Moines
Democratic
Iowa
Woodrow
Wilson
Bryan
Champ Clark
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Harmon
Johnny Burke
City Council Meeting At City Hall This Evening
The council will convene at city hall in regular session to handle a busy agenda. East side residents plan to petition for street curb extensions and related fees while the routine business also proceeds.
Weather Crop Bulletin Des Moines Iowa June 6
Des Moines Iowa reports an ideal week with moderate temperatures and distributed showers then hot days. Rain occurred Thursday and Friday across east central and northern districts while statewide rainfall was below normal yet moisture reached all areas. Corn grew rapidly and crops are generally in good condition except southeastern counties with light rainfall. small grains heading with short straw and hay crop expected light, though improvement after heavy showers in some localities.
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Des Moines
East Central
Dr W A Hammer Dentist At Cranghy’s Store
Dr W A Hammer dentist operates above Cranghy s store with the phone number 417. The News reports the medical professional providing dental care in the local area.
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W. A. Hammer
Cranghy’s
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