Argument 18 Knocked Out in Record Time County Race
A fragment from a 1920 Fayette County tax report is cited in a debate over moving the county seat from West Union to Oelwein. The passage claims West Union pays more or less taxes than Oelwein, with figures suggesting disparities in the abstract of taxes for 1920’s Fayette County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reerstary Lucas
Weat Union
Oelwein
Qalwein
Mike
County Auditor
Acandal
Fiyette County
West Union
Oélwein
West” Union Lnt
Petition signers urged in Fayete county ad
An advertisement accuses West Union of blocking a 10 000 per year plan without a vote proposing bond funding to build Ro without taxpayer expense. It accuses officials of selfish motives, urges Fayette County residents to sign Oelwein’s petition and oppose West Union’s remonstrance.
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West J ‘Union
Oelwein
Élidre
Fayette County
Abe
Aelfiah
Destruction Threatens Forests and Conservation
Fragmentary readered text laments careless forest use and lack of timely conservation. It warns timber famine looms if forests degrade, citing fires and cigarette stubs damaging pine stands, and urges proactive protection before more damage occurs.
Good Care of Hogs Pays, J B Bellamy Reports
J B Bellamy living north of town sold 31 hogs weighing 9930 pounds total averaging over 340 pounds each. Nineteen hogs were sows, one a sow pig, and the rest a yearling. He credits rapid growth to good housing, dry clean conditions, warm water, and a self feeder. The Nashville Reporter notes this proves care of hogs boosts profit.
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J. B. Bellamy
Mr. Bellaty
Nashus Reporter
Alumni Association Meeting Seeks Officers for 1922
The message urges all Elm High graduates to attend a meeting to elect officers for the year and revitalize the Alumni Association after waning attendance. It stresses every graduate’s duty to support the association and make 1922 its best year.
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Thia
Eigin High
Alumni Association
Ice Breakup Thins River Ice in Sabuta Gazette Report
The Misalaaippi River ice moved out Friday February 24, earlier than usual though a week later than last year. Ice was thick with cake segments on banks up to ten inches. River remains filled with floating ice until a warm spell returns.
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Sabuta Gazette
Immediate Saying Skey Sees Rebecca Found Dead in Bath
An Immediate Saying Skey kicks in a bathroom door finds Rebecca dead in the tub. He bursts into horror, calls out “Mary, Mary!” to the mata. The shine replies that only an egg is for breakfast this morning.
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Rebecca
Prairie du Chien dairy herd condemned after tuberculosis tests
Ahren Bros. dairy in Prairie du Chien tested 126 cows for tuberculosis with federal and state vets and county agent. All but two of 84 milking cows reacted and were condemned and sent to Chicago rendering plants. Estimated loss exceeds $20,000 with salvage and government subsidies offsetting parts of the value. criticism of not testing earlier. Also notes Nellie H. Gardner sailing from New York to Russia to head publicity for the American Relief Commission.
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Ahren Bros
Prairie du Chien
Chicago
Prairie di Chien Courier
Nellie HL Gardner
New Hampton
University of Iowa
New York
Russia
American Relief Commission
Miss Gardner
East
Contributors Named for Neal Bhat Fund Totaling 16.80
The text lists many names credited for supporting the Neal Bhat Fund totaling 16.80 dollars. It notes attendees in the past six weeks in the Primary and Second Primary rooms, praises punctual participation, and mentions rhymes written to promote a two act operetta to fund a piano for lower grades.
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Neal Bhat
R- Mef
Max Medberry
Anna Gritnta
Otto Bloskhaus
Gladys Feller
Dorothy Grether
Clive Helme
Laura Holser
Mabiel Rennison
Arthur Schneider
Geraldine Schori
Reuben Lehman
Ruth Mosby
Hi Fie Buiting
Patterson
S. T.othy DeSart
Otto Olean
Roate
Georgie Meyer
Floyd Knudteon
Lawrences Knudteon
Mabel Friedén
Mart Grimm
Margaret Schupbach
Fiof Dummermuth
Harry Frederick
Clon’ Kiple
Leo Grether
Haze
Frieden
George Anderton
Harold Grimm
Hubert Steele
Dillis
Berndt
Raith Bennett
Wayne Gilson
Wiliam Welber
Elms Berndt
Eileen. Wyatts
Alvina Frieden
Knights and Smuggleman in a Jam Themed Chorus
Poem fragment features children’s safety themes with the Smuggleman villain and a jam driven chorus. Knights ride and mothers speak of sending a brave child. Dainty fairies and a chorus echo the era’s moral tone in a whimsical verse.
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Leona . Olsen
Vale
Dorothy Hitter
Knights In
Erey
BO Gay
Frances Pinney
Real Estate Notice Revise Spring List Seeks Buyers Sellers
Real estate notice invites readers to make wants known for buying or selling property. Miglin Land Co states farms and town properties are already being updated for the Spring List and encourages contact about Buy or Sell propositions.
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Miglin Land Co
Card Of Thanks From The Hunsberger Family
The Hunsberger family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends for kindness and sympathy in their time of distress. They gratefully acknowledge floral offerings from supporters.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
R. W. Muchlenthaler
Frank Hunsberger
Bull Attacks Man in Pasture. He Survives with Bruises
Jacob Schaer was attacked by a bull in his pasture. He was knocked down and gored on the breast and side but escape with bruises and possible cracked rib. The bull, sent to Chicago market, showed vicious behavior and escaped to the field during the incident.
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Jacob Schaer
Jake
Dor
Schaer
Chicago
Andy Not Such A Gump
Andy Gump tells Uncle Bim that marriage requires real growth and companionship. He argues an elderly man risks seeking a much younger partner if married late, noting gradual aging changes creep in and affect the relationship.
Drained Lakes Auction Planned by Secretary Ramsay
Secretary of State Walter Ramsay schedules a public auction for drained lakes in Eumet t county on March 7. The land will be sold to the highest bidder, with bids only above the draining taxes. Ryan Lake covers 382 acres and is appraised at about 37,656.16 dollars, near 100 dollars per acre. East Swan Lake contains 838 acres and is valued at about 80,644.04 dollars, similar per-acre value.
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Walter Ramsay
Eumett
Ryan Lake
East Swan Lake
Ice Delivery Contracts Due Before April First
Notices urge customers to contract for summer ice deliveries by April 1 to assure supply and prevent outsiders from taking ice. The post office warns rural mail boxes must be placed on the right side of highways for safety and compliance with Iowa traffic laws. An amusing Ames money tale and local anecdotes close the item, noting servicemen home from the U. S. A. and grippe in Fayette.
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Tee
Lee
Ike
H.W. Falk
Post Office Department
Washington
Iowa
Stuart
Prauce
Harry Keiser
Walter Falk
Gordon Mosby
Fayette
The Whigs Of Riches and the Wings of Wealth
An essay on wealth describing two wings of riches indulgence and carelessness. It argues spending for comfort costs money whether one has it or not and notes that cleanliness, medical care, and social conformity all demand funds. Sudden wealth can erode wealth through impulsive purchases and neglect of prudent saving.
West Union Pledges $160000 for Fayette County Court House
A large West Union meeting drew about 600 residents at the rink on Monday evening as a pledge drive for Fayette County court house funding began. The executive committee reported $60,000 promised and aim to reach $100,000 more soon with no notes used, while speakers warned of threats to the north end of the county and pledged steady support for the fundraising effort.
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Weet tTfon
Uantingis Maing
Mainity
Fayette County
E. H. Estey
Carl Evans
G D.darnall
O. Woodard
W. W
Right-Youths' Companion in Frugal Living
A fragment urging self-control and system to curb wasteful spending. It emphasizes habits shape finances, advise against indulgence, and suggests a principle to know why and how money is spent to prevent riches from slipping away.
Big Thunder Family Settles in Clermont as New Residents
Albert Big Thunder and his wife from Waunab Wisconsin have chosen Clermont as headquarters for their move. They arrived with tent canoe bags and baggage and secured quarters in the old hotel while they explore lead ore prospects and hunt ginseng, hoping to trade baskets locally.
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Big Thunders
Clermont
Albert Big Thunder
Waunab
Wisconsin
Turkey River
Big Thunder
Ol Bol
Bix Thunder
Bi G Thunder
Clermont Enterprise
Baptist Church Sunday Schedule Notes
The Baptist Church lists services on Sunday March 12 at 10 a.m. English service and 11 a.m. Sunday school. Bible Day events March 19 at 7 p.m. Young Peoples meeting 8 p.m. English service. March 16 8 p.m. prayer meeting and 9 p.m. choir rehearsal. March 19 evening the pastor lectures on George Miller founder of the Bristol orphanage. all invited.
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Young Peoples
George Miller
Bristol
England
Municipal election notice for Blytn Town Council
Notice to qualified electors in Blytn Town that the Town Election will be held Monday March 27 at Town Hall. Polls open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. Officers to be elected include Mayor, five Councilmen, Assessor and Treasurer. W Hughes, Mayor.
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Blytn
Ricetton
W. Hughes
My Church Notes and Upcoming Church Events
Church notes report the Ladies Aid supper and bazaar at M. EB church tomorrow afternoon and evening. Contests at Ossian last Thursday night praised by our entrants though we were defeated by stronger rivals. Next Sunday schedule: morning worship 9:46, Sunday school around 10:46, Epworth League 6:46, evening service 7:39. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs Welber next Thursday March 16. Epworth League met at Chas Medberry’s with Jor Ernst leading.
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Ald Society
M. EB
Hillman
Ossian
Monona
Luana
Decorah
Epworth Lea-gue
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. M. Welber
Illyria
Besura
Epworth League
Chas
Medberry
Berg Denies Signing Oelwein Petition In County Seat Debate
FP R Berg states a rumor claims he works for Oelwein and signed their petition. He told the Oelwein delegation he supports Wheat Union, refused to sign their remonstrance petition, and opposed blocking the election.
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Oelwein
Weat Union
FP R
Berg
University of Iowa Joan fund loans nearly all aid
Within forty eight hours of a $2000 Joan fund being placed at the University of Iowa for needy students, all but $200 had been loaned out. Students received varying sums to stay in attendance and continue university work, demonstrating rapid distribution of aid.
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University of Iowa
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Etree Comets
Belate Baldwin
Irene Boleyn
Andy
Gump
Andy Gump
Uncle Bim
Mars
Ees
Baptist Church
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