Peterson annual farmers picnic set for September
A roundup from far and near notes Peterson will hold its annual farmers picnic on Friday September 18. Other items include store sale in Linn Grove, a ten mile motorcycle win at Sheldon fair, Linn Grove weddings, farm theft at Remsen, a gasoline burn accident in Marcus, and various local obituaries and marriages from nearby towns.
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Peterson
F. D. White & Son
Linn Grove
Abrahamson Brother
Palmer
Art Stangland
Alta
Sheldon Fair
Carl Friedland
Pearl Hangon
John Wengler
Remsen
Correctionville
Edgerton
Minnesota
Storm Lake
Storm Leke
Pilot-Tribune
Arthur ‘Andrew Peterson
Archie Alice. Miller
Baptist Parsonage
J. W. Stone
P. H. Peterson
A. D. Robinson
Warrowly
Coione
Cherokee Area Hints of Busy Hunting Season and Local Fires
The Cherokee papers report hunting season opening with licenses issued by county auditor Daily. A sharp rise in northern Iowa chicken counts is claimed. Nearby fires destroy barns and buildings. insurance covers losses. A local desertion charge, a newspaper editorial change, and farm exhibit prizes at the state fair are also noted alongside a public auction for household goods.
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Cherokee
Iowa
Cherokee Democrat
David Holly
Madeline
Democrat
Henry S. Phipps
Des Moines
Huber
Times
H. L. Loft
Cherokee Republican
Loft
Washta Journal
Quirin
P. M. Peterson
Marcus News Publican and Candidate Foiled
A fragmented Marcus News item mentions a publican and a candidate in an unclear incident. Readable details suggest a political or local business tie but lack concrete actions or outcomes.
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Marcus News
Alta News Items Spark Uncertain Travels And Lectures
Mr and Mrs A C Binnie returned from a trip to Edmonton via Seattle Vancouver and Portland. Mrs Perry Clark broke her left arm in a garden accident and will need time to heal. Farmers attended Aurelia picnic despite poor weather. F A Graff of American Yeomen visited Alta to organize a new lodge to meet on the second and fourth Fridays. Alta Lecture Course attractions announced by Redpath Lyceum Bureau promise a record showing with higher costs and strong satisfaction expected.
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Alta
Advertiser
A. C. Binnie
Edmonton
Canada
Seattle
Vancouver
Portland
Perry Clark
Aurelia
Galva Man Among 12 Chartered a Small Freight Boat Soestdijk
Galva resident P. Bockwoldt recounts that 12 persons chartered the Soestdijk to cross to the United States. The special conveyance cost the party $1,500. He notes German conduct toward Americans was courteous and aiding their return home. Chauncey Snow, special agent of the United States Department of Justice, is mentioned.
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Galva
P. Bockwoldt
Germany
Soestdijk
Bockwoldt
Chauncey Snow
Washington, D
United States
Traction Engine Driver Killed in Bridge Collapse
L M Mc Dermott age 35 died Saturday afternoon on the Holstein road three miles northwest of Ida Grove Iowa when a traction engine he drove fell through a 10 foot bridge. He warned his steereman Ralph Finch to jump but was crushed between the canopy and the bridge wall leaving a widow and nine children.
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Ida Grove
L. M. McDermott
Holstein Road
McDermott
Ralph Finch
Chamberlain’s Liniment Promises Quick Muscle Relief
If you suffer from aches or soreness you will value Chamberlain's Liniment. It helps rheumatic pains and lumbago, and is sold by J. C. Nelson.
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Chamberlain
J. C. Nelson
Record rainfall and crop progress with players moving to Pirates
A week of heavy rain across most of the state boosted pastures and late crops while damaging corn in many areas. Frost was light and widespread, with gains in plowing for fall wheat and rye. Meanwhile Waterloo infielders McAuley and Siglin head to Pittsburgh to join the Pirates, with $2,500 paid to the local club for each player.
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Siglin
McAuley
Pittsburgh
Waterloo Reporter
Waterloo
Stonewall
Paddy Siglin
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Pirate
Chicago
Honus Wagner
Andrews
St. Joe
Des Moines
Central Association
Bids Open For Cherokee Aurelia Power Line Project
Sealed bids for electric power line construction from Cherokee to Aurelia and related distributing lines will be received by the council at the mayor’s office and opened Monday September 13 1914 at 8 00 p m. The council may reject any or all bids. Plans and specs available from town clerk J C Lockin Mayor and J C Nelson Town Clerk.
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Cherokee
Aurelia
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George M. Walrod
Methodist Episcopal Church
Johnson
Studio
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Mi Gil
Hast Schaffner & Mary
G. J. Lewis’ Clothing
Dept. Aurelia
Iers
County Seat News
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
Afton Township
Ellington
Riverside Range
George Hartman
E. E. Rutledge
W. H. Bischel
Des Moines Iowa
J. C. Lockin
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