Dairies, trials, and town talk in rural Iowa
Notes on political races in Iowa with Frank Kinsley as Dairy Commissioner candidate, a Lawler creamery fire loss of $4,000, and multiple regional items. Reports on county officials, education leaders, and editor roles in Osage and Cerro Gordo, plus taxation debates and wildlife laws. Community concerns cover charity drives, hunting ethics, and the Clermont package mishap illustrating the longest route as the shortest path.
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Frank Kinsley
McGregor
Iowa
Goveroqr Cummins
Wednesday Morning Fire Damages Gruber Building
Fire discovered at four o'clock Wednesday in the basement of the Gruber building on Center street occupied by Higin laundry drying room. Flames caused heavy damage before being extinguished. laundry equipment ruined, building brick construction helped contain the blaze. Laundryman Mr. Perkins had started a fire in the drying stove upstairs, igniting materials and causing a mass of flames. Loss to Perkins estimated at $100 with no insurance. building damage around $200, fully insured.
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Gruber
Center Streint
Higin
Tb Hind
Parkins
Wice
Elgin
Perkina
West Union district court session and local events noted
The Fayette county farmers held their annual institute in West Union last Saturday as a Granger affair. Donations from M W Grimdés will enhance the Upper Iowa University museum. Oelwein Lodge No 741 Elks organized amid pomp and splendor. Henderson library walls near completion in Fayette, with a temporary covering to be set before spring adjournment. Elgin residents learn of Hmi Weitel and Miss Currie Entdtson marriage in Blooming Prairie Minnesota on Nov 20 1001. The town extends wishes for happiness and long life. Miss Knudson honored guest in Elgin. Mr Weibel and family to reside on Center Street after Dec 20.
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Fayette County Farmers
Institute of West Union
Oelwein Lodge
Benstolent and Protective Order of Elks Ws
Galwelb
Henderson
Fayette UT
Elgin
la Crosse
Wis
Dia
Beno
Miss Knudson
Mys
Weibel
Eng Blakenley House
Center Street
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London
Kniel & RuBy
Elgin, Towa
Salvation Army
Decorah
Damnation Army
Lawler
Green Blue
Louis Brooks
Wert Philips
Gills
West Union Gazette
Mc Blche
Cerro Gordo
Clear Lake
Cerro
Edwin G. Goati
Chicago
Board of ‘Education
Eara
Cooley
Strawberry Point
Fiers
Slso
Cresco
Osage
County
Achogls
Osage News
Courte
A. J. Bailey
Haugen
Witter
Batley
Joe Reynolds
Mississippi River
Clayton
Winneghick County
Fellowa
Winneshiik
Honda
Cnn
Tita Playa
Clermont
Blgin
Osswein
New Hampton
Ossian
Horig
Colia
Thelerdhi
Deberhber
Standard Telephone Company
Standard ‘Telephone Company
Fayette County
West Union
M. W. Grimdés
Wadt Union
Upper Iowa University
Weitel—Knudigan Martiagei
Peat
Enchi'ene
Hans Keiser
Elgin, Jowa
Stcehr’s Pharmacy
IaWa
Lowa
C, Miller, Jr, Giermont
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