Harding Wins Governorship In Iowa Primary
Returns from 94 counties show Harding winning by about 5 000 votes over the suffrage amendment, with late campaign shifts favoring suffrage. Cosson, Allen follow. Ernest Moore named lieutenant governor. Allen, Shaw, Brown among others leading in various state races. County results highlight Winneshiek contests for Recorder and Sheriff and broad turnout influenced by the suffrage measure.
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Cosson
Allen
Harding
Ernest Moore
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Shaw
Brown
Guiher
Wilson
Winneshiek County
Recorder
Sheriff
Charles Johnson
W. B. Coup
Magne Forde
Coup
Mr. Forde
O. Ellingson
M. C. Bergan
Ellingson
O. J. Linde
Harry Harvey
Scheidemantel
Schutte
Suffrage Campaign A Vote of Thanks
The closing address of the equal suffrage campaign was given in the park by Mrs. Jessie Hooper. The speaker urged Iowa voters to support suffrage, praising the state’s leadership in science, agriculture, education, and civic welfare. The note ends with thanks to editors pastors musicians business people and volunteers including county chairman Mrs Logsdon and HW B Amy.
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Jessie Hooper
Gov. Morgan
Kansas
Hooper
Iowa
Winneshiek County
Mott & Co
Firemen praised for quick response and aid to victims
Fire department is praised for swift action last Thursday night as alarms triggered rapid response. Firefighters remained on duty into the early morning, assisting the stricken and ensuring dangers were cleared.
Relief Committee Mobilizes Flood Aid Efforts Citywide
Mayor Baker authorized council action to assist flood victims and directed crews to flush mud from houses. Firefighters and hoses worked across the city while businessmen formed a relief fund that grew from 1200 to about 1750 dollars as donations poured in. A ladies committee organized distribution to roughly seventy five families and many private contributions were pledged to reach near two thousand dollars.
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Baker
Bucknell
Decorah Chautauqua 1916 Program Promises High Class
The Decorah Chautauqua Association endorses major changes to the Midland Circuit lineup. The 1916 schedule opens June 20 with Carmeling's Old Colonial Band and features lectures by Dr Frank W Gunsaulus and Dr C W Wasson, a tercentennial Shakespearean celebration, Pamahasika and troupe acts, and a full four-part Tuesday concert program. Citizens urged support to secure better future programs.
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Midland Chautauqua
Conwell
Medberry
Hugh Anderson
Decorah Chautauqua Association
Midland Circuit
Decorah
Carmeling
E. Carmeling
Liberati
U.S Infantry
Don Phillipine
Ringling Bros
Morris G. Hindus
Eastern College
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Gunsaulus
Tom Lewis
Priscilla Carver
Pamahasika
Pete
C. W. Wasson
Iowa State University
Dr. Wasson
James Butin
Whistler
Bird
McDowell
Fiev
H. A. Buchtel
Colorado
America
Dr. Herbert
Chautauquas
Lyceums
Maud Scheerer
Shakespearean Players
Back Alley
Evans
Hugh Anderson Operatic Co
Decorah Chautauqua
Marjori Parmenter
Elmer J. Burkett
Nebraska
Burkett
Sibyl Sammis- MacDermid Co
Sibyl Sammis-MacDermid
Ned Woodman
Landings Laget Sign Draws Norse Meeting Tale
A sign reading Landings Laget appeared at the National Bank end on Tuesday. The group explained Landings is a Norwegian place where emigrants formed a society to recall old times. Voss alag plans meetings today and tomorrow but railroad disruptions limit attendance.
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National Bank
Norway
America
Vossalag
J. B. Pulver Dead Pioneer Hotel Keeper Passes at 78
J. B. Pulver died May 20 at his Harmony home aged nearly 79. A Fillmore county resident for 62 years, he was a noted hotel keeper and liveryman with a wide network of friends in Decorah and the region. He is survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, and a brother in Canton.
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Harmony
J. B. Pulver
Minnesota
Fillmore County
Canton
Forethought saves big expenses with small foresight
E. W. Archer of Caldwell Ohio praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a household staple. He says their family has used it for years and carries it on extended visits. Also mentions R A Engbertson selling trunks and suitcases at Beers.
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E. W. Archer
Caldwell
Ohio
Chamberlain
R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Luther College Aids Flood Victims With Community Service
Luther College students, despite final exams, organized aid for flood victims last Friday and Saturday. Their continued mercy follows prior relief acts, and Prof Sperati canceled an open air concert to host a free downtown performance, drawing several hundred attendees. The city college partnership received strong praise.
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Luther College
Angels of Mercy
Decorah
Sperati
College Park
Snow on the Seventh of June Records a June Flake
Two witnesses report seeing large snowflakes on Tuesday around 7 pm while sitting on Main street porch. Ground remained bare but the event is noted as a weather anomaly for this year.
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Main Street
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Dewey County
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Leo
Lion
Keystone
Daniel Frohman
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Mary Johnson
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Linde
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Decorah City
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Hesper
Military
Relief Committee
Citizens 'S Savings Bank
Ben Bear
Winneshiek County State Bank
B. Anundsen Publ. Co
Decorah State Bank
Lee. Weiser
Esceriaceseess
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J. C. Hexom & Son
Decorah Furniture Co
Decorat
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H. D. Paine
B. J. Parman
R. F. B. Portmar
L. B. Whitney
Masonic Chapter
Masonic Commandery
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H. . Bromley
Paul Madort
Cee Vecoensy
A. K. Bailey & Son
Fred Biermann
Egess
Aon
Sareter
Eva M. Flemming
Elmer H, Parman
H. A, Prastmark
Hear Winger
W. Haas
Willis & Nes
Ronan
F. W. Conover
Larsemi
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Ceee
Grarmir
Ceesecceeen
Clarence Christen
J. L. Whalen
Edward A. Waterbury
H. M. Penne
Wales
Paul Preus
Camatuseas
NTOSS
Clarence Seim
D. C. Graham
E. M. Evans
Des Moines
Bear's
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Adams Seed CO
Marsh
M. J. Soukup
Decorah, Io
Insurance Service Agency
Will F. Abbey
Mattie F. Abbey
Winnebago Street
the Economy Drug Store
A. J. Sorenson
Lisle
Silk
Chidken’s
Ladies’ Union
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