Republican Nominees and County Officials List
A long list of Republican and Non-Partisan candidates for state offices including secretary of state treasurer and attorney general, plus railroad commissioners, governor and lieutenant governor. Also shows county positions such as board of supervisors and county committee members with district allocations and town affiliations across Decorah Highland Cresco Bluffton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clarke
Wee L. Harding
Allen
Frank S. Shaw
Wliam C. Brown
George Cosson
Clifford Thorne
Jas. F. Wilson
Winneshirk County Horses Show Yearly Increase
The county assessors report a rise in horse totals for last year versus the year before, by about 90 head. Springfield records the most horses, Glenwood the fewest, with ten townships listed and mule counts totaling 70. The table lists township counts, including Fremont, Bluffton, Canoe, Pleasant, Lincoln, and others, with figures showing varying totals across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Glenwood
Fremont
Bluffton
Canoe
Pleasant
Lincoln
Rap Ik
Ingfield
Frankeine
Bina Sens
Jackson
Bose
Washington Oyp
Hiabee Ee Military
Isivs
Bloodfield
Acai
Bert Atkinson Corp
Sons Sone pmnOlen
Jackson Junction Corp
Luther College Band’s Nordic Tour Elevates Decorah Fame
Luther College band’s European and Norway tours cement Decorah as a center of art and culture. From early drum corps glory to modern concerts, Decorah’s musical legacy grew through leaders like Halder Hanson and Carlo Sperati, culminating in Norwegian centennial prominence and witness to Kipling’s refrain Lest We Forget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther College
Decorah
Kentucky
Russia
Dubuque
Chicago
Decorah Corps
Decorah Co
America
Martin Soukup
Luther
Halder Hanson
Albert Lea
Hanson
Carlo A. Sperati
Pacific Coast
San Francisco Exposition
Norway
C. K. Preus
Gov. Clarke
Towa
Spera
Patents Granted to Iowans in Week Ending Aug 11 1914
Patents awarded to Iowa residents led by Towans include holder and automatic lock for milk bottles by Robt. G. Coyner of Chicago assignor to Positive Supply Co. from Des Moines. Other patents list placket fastener, fence clamp, pendulum lamp, churn and butter worker, ice cutting machine, silo door, washing machine operating device, scaffolding support, adjustable hanger, fence post, cushion heel, and other devices with inventors from Rockwell City to Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Wilfred C.lane
Crocker Building
Des Moines
Towa
Boyce
Rockwell City
C. E. Boyce
Glencoe
Minn
G. Coyner
Chicago
Til
Positive Supply Co
Davenrt
Ruth Dignan
Waterloo Skirt & Garment Co
Waterloo
Wm. L. Dillon
Council Bluffs
C. R. Hanson
Anders M. Knudson
West Branch
Marak
John T. Mayer
Humbolt Cement Products Mfg. Co
County Farm mutiny over meals ends with diplomacy
A near mutiny at the county farm was quelled by Supt Funke after a prisoner demanded a meal overhaul. The inmate drew up a diverse bill of fare including oyster crackers, cheese, dried beef, bologna, smoked herring, canned oysters, salmon, bananas, and brown stick candy, threatening trouble if not approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Funke
Norway
Have Freak Chickens in Osage City Trade
Mr and Mrs L Runyon visited the city Monday selling chickens and trading. They displayed a remarkable freak chicken hatched this spring weighing over two pounds. The creature is part duck and part Plymouth Rock with a chicken head and wings and a duck like body and feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Press
Tobacco field damaged by hail near Methegor
A hailstorm with strong winds ripped leaves in Mr. Pullen's tobacco field near Methegor last Tuesday evening. Most leaves are torn and perforated and considered filler material only. Insurance partially covers the loss, and three weeks earlier the field showed promise of a strong yield observed by the Rerorica editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methegor
Passer By headlining Cecil theatre week's opener
The Globe Gazette notes Frank E Long stock company opened at Cecil theatre with The Passer By a top comedy drama. Critics praise the cast, wit, and scenic effects and call it a major local hit at popular prices. The run moves to Grand Opera house during fair week with seats 25 and 50 cents, ladies free Monday, tickets at Parman's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Globe Gazette
Mason City
Iowa
Frank E. Long
Grand Opera House
Parman’s
District Court Jurors Report for September Term
The September term of District Court will convene Monday the 21st with Judge Springer presiding. Jurors ordered to report Tuesday the 22nd include Archie Moore Fremont Ben Gilbertson Burr Oak G Darling Hesper W G Tillapaugh Hesper Hugo Noecker Hesper John Foltz John Burreson Hesper H Larson Highland Frank Kjelgen Bluffton Johny Melans Bluffton Jack Halse Bluffton Herman Tweet Pleasant Reuben Seegmiller Pleasant P E Goyle Madison Ed Sears Decorah Albert Grinna Decorah N C Dualley Decorah Ist Clarence Bidne Decorah Ist H T Barthell Decorah Ist H F Kornmeyer Decorah 2nd M Bernatz Decorah 4th C L Larson Decorah 4th W L Blackmar Decorah 4th Herbert Wangsnes Glenwood Oscar Thune Glenwood G P Bjonerud Calmar Ist Theo Timp Calmar Ist A A Mikesh Calmar 2nd A G Fisher Calmar 2nd George Kuhn Calmar 2nd Charles Berst Jackson Carl Martin Jackson Joseph Balk Washington 2nd Frank Puffer Washington 2nd Henry Funke Military Tom Watna Military Arthur Gunderson Military Toller L Hauge Military Joseph Wolf Military
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Archie Moore
Fremont
Ben Gilbertson
Burr Oak
G. Darling
Hesper
W. G. Tillapaugh
Hugo Noecker
John Foltz
John Burreson
H. ©. Larson
Highlan
Frank Kjelgen
Bluffton
Johny Melans
Jack Halse
Herman Tweet
Pleasant
Reuben Seegmiller
P. E. Goyle
Madison
Sears
Decorah
Albert Grinna
N. C. Dualley
Clarence Bidne
H. T. Barthell
H. F. Kornmeyer
M. Bernatz
C. L. Larson
W. L. Blackmar
Herbert Wangsnes
Glenwood
Oscar Thune
G. P. Bjonerud
Calmar
Theo. Timp
A. A. Mikesh
A. G. Fisher
George Kuhn
Charles Berst
Jackson
Carl Martin
Joseph Balk
Washington
Frank Puffer
Henry Funke
Tom Watna
Arthur Gunderson
Toller L. Hauge
Joseph Wolf
Ice Cave at Bixby Park Shines in Quiet Beauty
Another Ice Cave near Edgewood in northeast Iowa furnishes ice for summer picnics, one of only a few in the region. The park, named for Hon. R. J. Bixby of Edgewood, rests on rugged cliffs with a spring that feeds a sizeable stream, creating a scene of natural beauty for generations to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby Park
Edgewood
Iowa
R. J. Bixby
Meyer Headquarters Opened in Weselman Block
The Democratic candidate for Congress in the 4th district G A Meyer opened his campaign headquarters in Weselman and Herr block. Dr J F Conover serves as manager and Miss Ebert as stenographer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calmar Courier
G. A. Meyer
4Th
Congressional
Weselmann & Herr
J. F. Conover
Miss Ebert
Agriculture and forest fires near Pine Grove Arkansas 1914
In Ola Arkansas August 11 1914 F W P Baker writes of life near Pine Grove Pleasant Ridge and Ola detailing prairie clearing efforts building a cottage and surviving forest fires sparked by a reckless neighbor The piece notes a dramatic storm with lightning striking seven oaks and quenching the fires as beans sprout after rain An aging narrator styled as a local correspondent reflects on health vigor and the region's climate.
Dead Many Days. Waverly Independent.
Neighbors found Henry Buehre dead in his bed at a small farm two and a half miles northeast of Denver. Sheriff and coroner ruled death from natural causes after examination. Buehre had lived nearby for years but was not on good terms with neighbors. Body was severely decomposed when discovered by neighbor Biermann, making identification difficult.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Biermann
Final Resolution of Necessity for Masters Bridge Construction
Winneshiek county Iowa Board of Supervisors finalizes plan to build Masters bridge 8S line NW 4S 22 Burr Oak Twp 16 ft roadway 17.5 ft span drainage 1500 acres est cost 1115 dollars. bids to be opened Monday September 14 1914 with notice published by Auditor W R Shea Deputy Meyer and Chairman Morton presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
C. Morton
P. F. Meyer
J. P. Kuhn
A. P. Pfister
J. 8
Winneshick County
Towa
Burr Oak
Diarrhoea Cured By Chamberlain's Remedy Adv
An old testimonial claims one dose of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured summer complaint. An Indiana reader from Rockfield praises its efficacy. Ad notes for sale by all dealers and includes Burdock Blood Bitters as a separate remedy with a $1 price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
C. W. Florence
Rockfield
Ind
Colorado Real Place for a Wonderful Economical Vacation
Promotes Colorado as an economical travel destination with cheap lodging from $7 per week and up, verified by Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo Business Men's Associations. Highlights free sights, easy access by Rock Island Lines trains with steel sleepers and reclining chair cars, and direct East service to Denver and Colorado Springs. Contact Hal S. Ray for Colorado literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colordo
Business Men's Associations
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Rock Island
Colorado
Hal. S. Ray
Rock Island Lines
Des Moines Life Building
Des Moines
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. K. Bartey & Son
United States
A. B. Cummins
State Offices
Scott M. Ladd
Silas M. Weaver
Ctinfield
S. Withrow
Weecsness
F. Prouty
Ben IL Salinger
Seth Thomas
G. Haugen
C. N. Houck
Oscar Winger
Ola
Nick Olson
Kendallville
Guy Masters
Canton
John Young
Mabel
G. T. Pearson
Decorah Decorah
L. J. Nesheim
Ares
F. E. Cratsenberg
E. J. Hook
Tracinski
Decorah Glenwood
D. C. Evans
Decorah Rt
Sumner
A. P. Anderson
Calmar Rt
O. A. Tenold
Calmar Calmar
A. A
F. F E. Cratsenberg
Secy
Jack
Waucoma Chas
Treas
Winneshirk County Horses
Uring
Frank E. Long Stock Company
District Court
Ozarks
F. W. P. Baker
Pine Grove
Pleasant Ridge
Ark
Republican
Robinson Cottage
Here
Ringbeck
Mr. K
Happy Hollow
Official
Proceedings OF the Board OF Supervisors
W. R. Shea
E. C. Meyer
Korea
Rockies
R. Schrempf
Earth
Degorah Gas Company
Your
Nottingham
Brussels
Point de Cheine
Royal Wilton
Winneshiek County
Decorah Furniture
H. A Schremser, A Leytz
Henry Ness
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