Iowa Official Vote Totals and Long-Lived Pensioner
The article lists official election results showing Republican turnout at 307 808 votes and Democratic 209 965 across Iowa. It also notes the death of Mrs Nancy Self at Desorah Thanksgiving week aged 105, a former War of 1812 pensioner born in Virginia in 1795, survived by a daughter and several grandchildren.
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Aearts
Ebba Sane
Babeesenvese
Soi ccc Esectaeeen
Desorah'on
Nancy Self
Virginia
Decorah court hands down prison term with parole rule
An unclear Decorah court ruling sentences an individual to years for a crime with possible reduction to four years and parole upon good behavior and compliance with all rules and duties, as noted in the terse financial and legal broadcast.
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Hiatnet
Decorah
Eagan
Jude Habaon
Jackogan
Gitle Brown Church song linked to Fredericksburg composer
The piece notes Dr. W. B. Pitts of Fredericksburg Chickasaw county as author of the song about the small Bradford church. It covers local restoration efforts and mentions Bradenton business and mine ventures, with updates on Paul M. Smith’s billiard parlors and future openings.
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Gitle Brown
Yale
W. 8. Pitts
Fredericksburg
Chickasaw County
Bradford
Train jump attempt ends with minor injuries near Jackson
An unidentified man from New Hampton attempted suicide by jumping from a train near Jackson on December 11. He was rescued with slight injuries, taken to Waucoma, and awaited relatives from New Hampton. The incident follows reports of an unsettled biennial election and mentions Supervisor Burnside and supervisor-elect Brushler in local political notes.
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New Hampton
Bok
Jackson
Waucoma
Sentinel
Burnside
Brushler
Elgin's Holiday Goods Exhibition Crowds Attract Trade
Elgin showcases a grand holiday goods display praised as the finest yet with growing stores and busy streets drawing shoppers from towns and nearby districts. Advertisements promise bargains and a wide selection for Christmas gifts to please wives mothers sisters and all family members in Elgin.
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Nik Che
Tha Ne
Gorkny
Elgin
Golueona
Christus
Serious Ills Strike Arlington News Editor Lake
Arlington editor Lake has been seriously ill for the last three weeks with typhoid fever. The illness has impaired his mental faculties, delaying his work at the News office. Editors, friends, and readers express sincere sympathy and hope for a speedy recovery so he resumes his duties at the paper.
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Lake
Sipist
Ithe, County
Tvidiids
Takep
Hia Iich
Sullivan Acquitted in Chicken Theft Trial
In district court last week State vs Delos Sullivan, with Doc Moree prosecuting witness, centered on a gunfight south of Elgin over chickens and a garden dispute. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a vigorously contested case with over thirty witnesses. Sullivan faces possible further troubles, though, as others discuss the incident.
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Thea Taba
Delos Sullivan
Doc
Moree
Elgin
Hathyan
Sullivan
Bank Robbers Fail At Elgin Vault In Late Night Break-In
A sophisticated attempt to rob Citizens State Bank of Elgin on December 18 ended with two drilled holes in the outer vault door and a failed assault on the safe. No loot was taken, insured against, and the criminals departed unseen. Sheriff Fine conducted the ensuing investigation, with no solid clues yet.
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Citizens’ State Bank of Elgin
Citizens State Bank of Elgin
C F. Becker
Oltisel
Fine
Elgin
Bank of Flata
Édtus
Citizana State 7 ‘Bank
The Postville Robbery Case and Town News
A late night horse and buggy theft near Postville is linked to Elgin bank robbers believed to hail from St. Paul. The stolen horse was found exhausted near Ossian after a long chase, with locals speculating on the gang’s route and fate of the pursued. Additional notes cover New Hampton's city status, Decorah deaths, Lansing’s urban plans, and rural deliveries starting at Ossian with a 900 dollar annual salary.
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Owen Gorton
Postville
Ossian
Gordon
Elgin
St. Paul
Féllowa
Poulvilla
Gordon's
Ossinn
Tima
Northwest
Paul
Minnesota
Post Office Department
Oastan Post Office
Apaigy
Emerson
Jobe H. Knutson
Oivn
Byst Social
Geo
Olsowand
Maquate ‘Miles
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