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Newspaper
Correctionville News
Location
Correctionville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
3
A long OCR list names numerous individuals across towns including Onville Battle Creek Canaury Fonda and many others. The fragment shows a voting or candidate showcase with countless personal names, titles, and possible affiliations, resembling a regional newspaper item listing participants or nominees.
The article lists subscription terms and advertising rates, then pivots to satirical local items. It notes Woodbury County as official paper, references a 1909 administration change, mentions the Black Hand banana name, a wagon circus, Taft progress stance, Mapleton Methodist church activity, and divorce testimony by Mrs. Howard Gould. It ends with editor name changes at Correctionville paper.
The Stratford News marks its one year milestone under A T Bergstrom with notes on its legal status and leadership. It criticizes mail-order copy requests and promises to discard such solicitations. An upcoming Woodbury County Editorial Association gathering at Riverside Park is praised for social and professional appeal.
At the June meeting the Commercial club voted to switch from a barbecue to a July 5 picnic in Capeluna’s park. Invitations will go to members, families, and a few others for a basket affair. A baseball game among club members is likely a feature. $15 was allocated to uniforms for the team, with Jud Smith as manager and financial agent to handle monthly assessments under an agreement with local business men. The cemetery sidewalk committee has begun work, with S. E. Warner appointed manager and appeals for donation of land and hauling to finish the project.
Amended articles passed at a special meeting in Corr vil e Woodbury County Iowa May 23 1907 change capital stock to 50000 with 100 shares and 100 par value. Authorized but unpaid stock 350000 and 40000 may be issued from time to time under stockholder approval. Shares transferable by certificate assignment latest stock transfer rules. Stockholders receive two weeks preference. Board of directors minimum three to be elected annually by stockholders.
The document outlines annual director counts, election on the second Tuesday in October, stock requirements, and vacancies. It lists officers as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, with possible additional offices. It also mentions by laws and regulation needs and corporate non liability. It includes an administrator appointment notice for Pots Smith deceased with probate details and payment instructions.
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