Republican County Convention Called for Winneshiek Iowa 1916
A delegate convention for Winneshiek County Iowa is set for May 6 1916 at 11 A M at Decorah Court House to select delegates to the Republican State Convention in Cedar Rapids prior to the national meeting on June 7 1916. Delegates are apportioned by precinct with numbers listed and ballots will allow names to be written or posted on the Presidential Primary ballot.
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Winneshiek County
Iowa
Court House
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Bloomfield
Glenwood
Bluffton
Hesper
Burr Oak
Madison
Calmar
Highland
Jackson
Canoe
Lincoln
Military
Orleans
Pleasant
Springfield
Sumner
Washington Ist
Frankville
Washington
Fremont
E. J. Hook
F. E. Cratsenberg
Political candidate notices from Winneshiek county June 1916
A list of Republican and Democratic primary candidates for Winneshiek County offices in Iowa. Individuals include H. P. Nicholson Jr for State Representative, J. P. Kuhn for 2nd District Supervisor, J. B. Williams for 5th District Supervisor, Oscar Winger for County Auditor, B. J. Moore for Clerk of the District Court, C. N. Houck for County Attorney, O. O. Ellingson and M. C. Bergan for Sheriff, A. M. Morrison for County Sheriff, Magne Forde for County Recorder, and A. S. Johnson for County Recorder, all announcing candidacies to be decided at the June primary elections in 1916.
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Winneshiek County
H. P. Nicholson, JR
J. P. Kuhn
J. 8. Williams
Towa
Oscar Winger
J. Moore
Iowa
C. N. Houck
O. Ellingson
M. C. Bergan
A. M. Morrison
Magne Forde
Highlandville
Large Rock Sturgeon Falls To McGregor Fishermen
Charles and Emil Kurtz on the river netted a rock sturgeon weighing 110 pounds before dressing it to 56 pounds. The five foot three inch fish yielded 17 pounds of eggs. Sale to McGregor Fish Co. brought in 25 to 26 dollars in a single evening.
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McGregor Times
Charles
Emil Kurtz
McGregor Fish Co
Tornado’s Work Near Belmond Destroys Two Homes
During the recent thunder storm two houses occupied by William Butterfield and Bert Meachem were blown from their foundations near Belmond. Several outbuildings were wrecked and the damage was extensive.
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Wm. Butterfield
Bert Meachem
Belmond
Cedar Rapids Businessmen Plan Annual Four Day Trade Trip
Cedar Rapids businessmen announce a four day booster trip from June 6 to June 12 covering northern and northeastern Iowa. A Rock Island to Decorah route via CMStP line will visit Cresco Waukon McGregor Elkader Monticello Oxford Junction Wyoming and return to Cedar Rapids aboard a baggage dining coach sleeper and Pullman cars with about 100 participants including the First Regiment Band.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Rock Island
Decorah
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Cresco
Waukon
McGregor
Elkader
Calmar
Monticello
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
First Regiment
Rare 1840 White Campaign Flag Shown in Bank Window
The Waukon Republican notes a white flag from 1840 displayed in the Waukon State Bank window. It features red and white stripes, a blue canton with twelve stars and a central larger star, a portrait and the words Gen. Wm. H. Harrison The Hero of Tippecanoe. The flag recalls the Harrison Tippecanoe campaign and was part of a Benjamin Harrison era procession in 1888.
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Waukon Republican
Waukon State Bank
Union
Wm. H. Harrison
Tippecanoe
Wankon
Benjamin Harrison
Fire destroys old St. James hotel in Iowa City
Fire at Iowa City destroyed the old St. James hotel, now the Iowa Union, causing an estimated loss of $300. It threatened several nearby businesses and endangered state university students. Midnight flames were spotted by hotel students fleeing via fire escapes. Maurice Canada of Elkader jumped from a fourth floor window to a roof and then to the street, injuring his ankle.
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St. James
Iowa City
State University
The
Iowa Union
Maurice Canada
Elkader
Boy Killed by Lightning in Barn Disaster
Mattie Lydon aged about 12 and son of Mr and Mrs M P Lydon was instantly killed when a heavy bolt struck the barn on Wednesday. His younger brother was burned from chest to instep and a hired man Hugh Malone, upstairs in the barn, was knocked down but uninjured.
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Cresco Plain Dealer
Mattie Lydon
M. P. Lydon
Hugh Malone
Malone
Farm Worker Arrested for Check Raising Case
Albert King, a young worker on Round Prairie in Allamakee County, was arrested on a charge of raising a check issued by his employer Philip Walters from 2.35 to 82.55. He left the area for several weeks and returned last week claiming he intended to rectify the matter.
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Albert King
Philip Walters
Round Prairie
Allamakee County
King
Hen Causes a Law Suit In Hampton Garden
Mennangas sues for ten dollars after two of his neighbor's hens dig up onions in Mayor Salisbury's Hampton garden. The mayor kicked them out, killing one intruder. The case cites a prior Supreme Court decision about a hen's liberty to roam.
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Mennangas
Trolley Car Struck by Lightning Near Fort Dodge
An interurban trolley on the Fort Dodge & Des Moines line was hit by lightning near Rogers, fifteen miles south of Fort Dodge. The car reached Fort Dodge fifteen minutes later, passengers were badly shaken but uninjured.
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Fort Dodge & Des
Youth Wrestler Dies From Friendly Match Injuries
Glen Ryan thirteen son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Ryan of Masonville died at home on Saturday night April 15 1916 from injuries suffered during a friendly wrestling match in a Masonville restaurant a week earlier.
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Manchester Press
Glen
Thomas Ryan
Masonville
March Tax Collections Show Strong County Revenue
A table from the county treasurer lists March receipts, noting liberal sums. The report ended early, so full March totals are slightly understated and will boost April figures.
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Christen
First telegraph office and telephone exchange origins
The piece recalls the first telegraph office on the second floor of the B. O. Marsh building where the opera house orchestra rehearsed, with Benedict as the first operator. The initial telephone exchange was in the room now housing the gas company office, serving the post office and handled by the P. O. boys.
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Grove
B. O. Marsh
Opera House
Benedict
Pound Brass
Gas Company
P. O
We and Our Neighbors. A scattered Iowa update
Town reports include Marshalltown seven miles of ring planned, Typhoid threat in Charles City, Mason City school-site bond defeated by 36 votes, Baldwin Skukerud’s car burned in mud near Preston, a Waukon popcorn wagon blast with no injuries, and a May Fort Dodge school festival for 2000 children. Mrs. James Clark of Boone fatally burned tending rubbish. Chris Ottoson of Webster City seeks Congress in the 10th district. Citizens in New Hampton raise 1700 for Mrs. Herzog widow of deputy shot by a robber. A Eagle Grove tramp found with 3336.15 secreted on his person, released after admitting begging. Advertised letters at Decorah include Granger, Lena Hanson, Mary Lee, Siemen, Vick. A Moaning Boone man, Alos Reinsch, dies in prayer. La Crosse Steel Construction of Wisconsin wins $50,000 bid for Waukon high school. Dr. R. Watson Cooper resigns as president of Upper Iowa University effective year end.
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Charles City
Mason City
Baldwin Skukerud
Preston
Waukon
Fort Dodge
James Clark
Boone
Chris Ottoson
Webster City
Congress
New Hampton
Herzog
Eagle Grove
Decorah
Wm. Granger
Lena Hanson
Mary Lee
Jim Siemen
G. K. Vick
Boone Alos Reinsch
la Crosse
la Crosse Steel Construction Company of la Crosse
Wis
Waukon High School
R. Watson Cooper
Upper Iowa University At
Fayette
Big Five Teachers' Meeting Held Next Week
Postville will host the Big Five Teachers' Association annually on Friday and Saturday May 7 and 6. The program lists Dr. W. C. Bagley and Dr. M. W. O'Shea of Wisconsin University, President Seerley of Iowa State Teachers' College, State Inspector A. C. Fuller, President Cooper of Upper Iowa University, Supt. Griffith of Waverly, Supt. Cerny of Independence, and Supt. H. E. Miller of Winneshiek County as presiding at the rural teachers section.
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Postville
Big Five Teachers’ Association
W. C. Bagley
M. W. O'Shea
Wisconsin University
Seerley
Towa State
Wind Damage Hits Arlington and Surrounding Territory
Strong Wednesday night wind and rain caused damage in Arlington and nearby areas. Losses run to several thousand dollars as windmills toppled trees uprooted roofs and small structures, with parks and groves hardest hit.
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Arlington
Shoes Stolen from Parkersburg Box Car
Shoes valued at 3000 sto len from a box car in the yards at Parkersburg. A rope ladder provided entry for the thieves. Investigators suspect multiple men involved.
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Parkersburg
Why Constipation Injures and How to Relieve It
The article explains constipation as a blockage of the bowels the body's natural sewerage, causing absorption of poisonous matter that dulls the mind and disrupts digestion. It recommends Chamberlain's Tablets as a quick relief and notes advertising by I MILLER and sale through R A Engbertson.
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Chamberlain
Cholera on the Atlantic coast noted in fifty years past
Fifty years ago cholera appeared on the Atlantic coast while Charley Ferren innovates a car truck. Married at New Oregon on the 25th includes Jas Hutchinson and Celia Bean of Decorah. W Frank and John Kelly lease Decorah woolen mills for a year. John Enright sells a Bluffton farm for 12 dollars per acre. Col Prichard wins reward for capturing Jeff Davis. City council orders a sidewalk near the post office. John Garland finds a dying mare from poison. John Holehan arrested and bound over.
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Atlantic
Charley Ferren
New Oregon
Jas. Hutchinson
Celia Bean
Decorah
W. Frank
John Kelly
U. S. Treasury
John Enright
Bluffton Township
Wm. Welch
Col. Prichard
4Th Michigan Infantry
Jeff Davis
McHenry & Allison’s
John Garland
Lincoln Township
John Holehan
Sloan's Liniment Helps Soothe House Cleaning Aches
Ad copy claims Sloan's Liniment relieves bruises soreness and neuralgia after cleaning. Includes user quote, usage directions, and price. Warns to keep a bottle for backache or headache from work. reflects early 20th century advertising style.
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Sloan
Safe Cough Remedy for Children Praised for Safety
Is it safe for children to use cough medicine is the first question. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is long favored by mothers of young children as it contains no narcotic and can be given confidently to a child as to an adult. It is pleasant to take and effective for coughs colds and croup. For sale by R. A. Tagtertoen. Adv.
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Chamberlain
R. A. Tagtertoen
Adv
Information for Women on Health and Kidney Care
Article promotes Foley Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder health and prompts prompt attention for back pain joints and vision. Quoted from Eng Eobertson's Pharmacy Addy endorsement. Also cites Seneca on virtue and wealth as a closing remark.
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Engobertson
Addy
Doan’s Kidney Pills Ad By Decorah Resident
Decorah reader Mrs. E. Hansen reports backache and swollen feet from kidney strain improved after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. Ad claims kidney remedies relieve urinary trouble and pain with 50 cent price at dealers. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY is listed as the maker.
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Dean
Decorah
E. Hansen
Main Street
Doan
Pills Best for Liver and Digestion Aid
Dr. King's New Life Pills promote liver function and bowel movement with no griping or nausea. They aid digestion and leave you feeling better. Available for 25e at your druggist. An ad notes booster club urging a rich man to become chief booster to help the town.
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Dr. King
Dr. King’s
New Life
Adv
Booster
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