Judge Evans on Woman Suffrage in Corning Paper
Hon. H. K. Evans argues for woman suffrage in a full Corning Union County Republican piece. He cites global precedents and U S states with full and partial voting rights, notes political leaders favoring suffrage, and stresses the broad momentum across regions and parties. The article urges enfranchisement as a proven, beneficial extension of equal rights.
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H. K. Evans
Union County Republican
Corning
United States
House of Representatives
New Wetland
Australia
Isle of Man
Findland
Norway
Iceland
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Nova Scotia
Ngland
Wales
Scotland
Britten Columbia
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Saskatchewan
Quebec
Prince Bawerd Island
Alaska
South
Wyoming
Colorado
Idaho
Utah
Lincoln
Wilson
Hie
Champ Clark
Speak the House
Wm. J. Bryan
Thei Gepubblican Party
Gromén Re Legion
Abraham Lincoln
Lem
Pha
Benaters Cummins
Kenyert
the United Stea
House Representatives
Republic
Arguments for Women's Suffrage in the United States
The author argues in favor of granting women the ballot, citing full suffrage in some states, wartime roles of European women, and high education levels among American women. It contends men also abstain from voting, asserts women would vote intelligently, and claims denying women rights violates the Declaration of Independence.
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United States
Federated Women's Clubs
Federated Clubs
Iowa
Centerville
Europe
Catherine
Russia
Elizabeth
Victoria
England
Wilhelmina of
Holland
Two Days Institute Calls County Teachers to High School
County Superintendent Allie Nelson schedules a two day teacher institute at the high school on January 8 and 9. Noted instructors include F and Brown from State College South Dakota J C Cunningham from State College Ames Ethel C Dunn Dorothy Scott Magdalene Rudd and Merrill King. The 35th general assembly mandates the institute and salary protection for teachers attending. The program lists sessions on music home economics agriculture penmanship and multiple lectures with Brown and Cunningham leading.
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Allie Nelson
F. &. Brown
State College
South Dakota
J. C. Cunningham
Ames
Ethel C. Dunn
Davenport
Dorothy Scott
Teacher's College
Cedar Falls
Magdaline Rudd
Bedford
Merrill King
Economy Penmanship Company
General Assembly
Miss Rudd
F. E. Brown
Scott
Mr. King
Rud
Cc. Cunningham
F. B. Brown
Boy Sets Fire Then Hides Under Bed Near East Mission
The four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hawkins started a blaze in a closet filled with clothing then crawled under a bed. Neighbors and parents searched as smoke filled the home near East Mission church. Firefighters extinguished the fire. little damage occurred.
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Marion Hawkins
East Mission Church
Soldier's Monument A Handsome Tribute
James Salter designed monuments for Bedford and Lenox to honor Civil War soldiers. Bedford's memorial rises 26 feet 4 inches from Barre granite with a 116,828 pound total, base details, and an infantryman statue. Lenox's will stand 20 feet 2 inches, with inscriptions and symbols. bids are being reviewed to modify plans to raise about $700. Also a last fundraising push for Good Fellows Christmas dinners urges local donations and lists contributions.
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James Salter
Bedford
Lenox
Soldiers Relief Commission
Board of Supervisors
United States
Our Union
Navy
Cavalry
Misa Della Wisdom
W. E. Crum, Jr
F. L. Wetmore
Vel
ALC. Brice
Glenn Wright
D. W. Wright
T. A. Anderson
Mrs. J. H. Hamilton
John Ulrich, Jr
Glenn Bell
J. J. Baker
I. S. Pleringer
B. J. Flick
Library contract awarded to open bids for Carnegie library
Trustees held a meeting to open bids for erec tion of the Carnegie library but all bids exceeded the contract figure. The action outlines costs for building and architect work and other incidental expenses.
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Carnegie Library
Gover
Wedding of Mabel Knox to William Beckett at Knox home
The Knox country home hosted a pretty wedding on Wednesday December 15 at noon. Mabel Knox wed William P. Beckett before a decorated arch as the minister led the couple in a simple ceremony.
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Beckett Knox
Wi. H. Knox
Mabel
William P. Beckett
Perlor
Bride and groom unite in Sharpsburg ceremony
The ceremony of Miss Knox and Mr. Knott took place with Rev Charles W McClelland officiating. Guests included Mrs W P Beckett and many local families. The couple will reside north of Sharpsburg after January first as they start a Christian home. The decor featured smilax with pink and white carnations and many gifts were exchanged.
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Miss Knox
Sharpsburg
W. P. Beckett
Grover Ginn
Harry Davey
Chester Buyer
Elmer Skinner and Famiy
Charles Warner
Ray Rogers
Arthur Rose
Myrtle
Charles Underwood
Elva
Maud Knott
Edith Cooper
McCleland
Auto accident near Conway injures Keith
Valma Keith son of Mr and Mrs BE A Keith of Crum farm north of Bedford was a crash victim Saturday evening near the Marshall farm east of Conway. He and a friend drove a Ford car the friend at the wheel while Keith pressed the gas. The car went down a slick hill overturned pinning Keith under the vehicle. He suffered a broken shoulder and minor bruises. The friend escaped unharmed.
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Anto
Valma Keith
BE. A. Keith
Crum Farm
Bedford
Marshall Farm
Conway
Keith
Automobiles Collide on Icy Intersection
Two cars collide at Central avenue and Main as Henry Russell heading east and Clarence D. Jones northbound turn on icy pavement. Both vehicles suffer slight damage. Also notices announce the marriage of Miss Annice Shaley to R A Horning at the bride’s parents home in Polk township on Christmas Day. Bedord beats Lenox 27 to 21 as Bedford fire department defeats Lenox at city hall Friday.
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Henry Russell
Clarence D. Jones
Central Avenue
Main
Russell
Jones
Annice Shaley
R. A. Horning
M. J. Sheley
Polk Township
A. A. Horning
Jackson Township
Bedford
Lenox
Bedford Fire Department
Lenox Town
City Hall
Bedford Boys
Forger Passes Worthless Checks On Five Stores
A man posing as W. S. Thompson, claiming to be a brother of Sid Thompson, cashed multiple checks at Brice Co store Levine's Tate grocery Thomp son Mercantile and Paschal Clothing and bought goods then left. He boarded an evening train and was last seen nine miles north of Gravity. sheriff's cards issued.
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Sid Thompson
5. E. Thompson
C¢. W. Thompson
Brice Company
Levine
Jww
Tate
Thompson Mercantile
Vto
Paschal Clothing Company
Morley's
Wireless Operator on Battleship Nebraska Reports Big Radio
Walter Griffith, son of Rev. D. W. Griffith of Hopkins, serves as a wireless operator on the U. S. battleship Nebraska near Boston. He notes a 15kw Federal Poulsen radio set, a million-dollar apparatus with 5500 meter range, and the need for rubber gloves to handle 22000 volts. Mrs. J. T. Hamilton of South Haven, Kan. dies after tonsillitis and heart trouble, leaving six children and a husband. An editorial in the Minnesota Prison Mirror criticizes preachers doctors and lawyers, while noting the penitentiary has no editor.
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Hopking Journal
Bedford
Walter Griffith
D. W. Griffith
Hopkins
United States
Nebraska
Boston
Honolulu
G. N. Hadley
J. T. Hamilton
South Haven
Kan
Prison Mirror
Minnesota State Penitentiary
Hrades
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Judge Evans
Corning Paper
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Stami
Teas
Teas Bros
Chariton
Co. W. Ennis
Toledo
N. D. Garmer
Des Moines
Hintz & McKee
Ray A. Kennedy
Curtis C. Bent
Charles C. Young
W. E. Wright
Century Heating and Plumbing Co
Dee Moines
A. A. Thompson
Dee Micines
McCauley
Walker
Good Fellows
Charles W. McClelland
Sharpsburg Presbyterian
George Purcell
Clarinda
C. Hatcher
Fairview
Marie McClure
Sandusky
Ohio
Clari
Sheley-Horning
S.E Thompson
W. Thompson
Brice
Thompson
Paschal
D. T. Hamilton
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