James Cooney Seeks Reelect as County Attorney
James Cooney, Democratic candidate for county attorney, asks Republicans to vote for him on the Democratic ticket while noting they may vote for U S Senator on a separate ballot and for other offices as they did two years ago. He appeals for past favors, cites two years of service, and urges voters to mark the square opposite his name on election day, Tuesday November 8.
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U.S
U.8
James Cooney
Public Service
What Are Your Boys And Girls Reading
An advertisement urges parents to give youths The Youth's Companion, promising 250+ stories and articles in 1909. It touts heroes showing courage and unselfishness, with full illustrated 1909 announcement sent upon request. New subscribers paying $1.76 for 1909 receive 1908 issues and a lithographed calendar gift.
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Pen
Canada
Berkeley Street
Boston
Maas
Capper Announces Corrected Sale Dates at Capper's Store
T. J. Capper states a misunderstanding led to wrong advertised dates for the cloak suit and skirt sale. The sale will be held Friday and Saturday October 30 and 31 at Capper's store, featuring the latest in cloaks, suits and skirts.
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T. J. Capper
Capper
Adams Talks to Voters in West Union Iowa
Henry L. Adams declares that if elected to the State Senate he will back the U S Senate candidate who wins the November 3 1908 primary. West Union Iowa October 12 1908.
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State Senate
United States
West Union
Iowa
Hunry L. Adams
Elgin Opera House Season Attractions Listed
The Elgin Opera House has a booked lineup for the season including Oct 29 The Prince of Sweden Nov 19 Musical wizard of Wallat and Dec 25 A Stray Chicken. George Schori drove to Waukon i Sunday in his auto.
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Elgin Opera House
Sweden
Wallat
George Schori
Waukon i
Change of Firm Forms Muehlenthaler Halverson Partnership
Fred Muehlenthaler disposes of his drug store interest to Halverson. Halverson takes possession November 1 and gains a partnership in the store. The firm becomes Muehlenthaler & Halverson with Muehlenthaler remaining head. They invite public patronage and promise courteous service. The Muehlenthalers will move to their farm in spring.
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Fred Muehlenthaler
Muehlenthaler. Bros
Er. Flalverson
Muehlenthaler
Halverson
Gunder
Fred
N.mnonéy
Bigin
Regains Reason after Thirty Years in Insane Hospital
Henry Baker of Winnishiel, once confined for three decades, has regained his sanity after a head injury at twenty three. He recalls his boyhood, seeks the long-dead parents, and learns his fiancée is now a mother of a large family. Doctors call it a remarkable restoration of reason.
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Henry Baker
Winnishiel
Castalia
Henry
Independence
Baker
Teason
Shoes! Largest and best line for all ages
T. J. Cappers advertises the largest and best line of shoes ever carried for men, women, boys, girls, and babies. Promises fitting shoes and good service. Encourages readers to stop in and try a pair for satisfaction. Show October 29.
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T. J. Cappers
Elgin
County Shine road relocation to improve access near Elgin
County Supervisors Walrath Wayman and Gunderson inspected the County Shine road east of town with plans to re locate it. The new route would run along the ridge west of the Dry Jaun, replacing an impassable older road. Land purchase completed Tuesday, county funding approved, citizens urged to contribute labor. Gunderson credited for driving action, expect farmers and residents to support the project.
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Walrath
Wayman
Gunderson
Jaun
Elgin R
Board of Supervisors
Postmasters Convention in Fayette County Iowa
Postmasters in Fayette County and neighboring areas will convene at the West Union Courthouse on October 27, 1908 starting at 1 p.m. The event features a reorganization session and a program including reports from Des Moines, rural delivery and good roads, the postal savings bank, parcel post extension, second class matter, civil service versus politics, postmaster duties, public duties to the post, a presentation by a post office inspector, and round table talks.
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Fayette
West Union
Iowa
Des Moines
John Reed
Waucoma
W. Hoyt
Postal “Savings Bank
Eee
Sturgis
Frank Cummings
Maynard
Bagain
Q. Z. Wellman
Arlington
A. J. Ramsey
Randalia
Post Office
Report on School Taught in Pleasant Valley Two
School report for sub-district No 9 Pleasant Valley Two covering month ending Oct 9 shows days taught pupil enrollment tardiness attendance perfect in attendance and visitors. Names listed of students with no absences or tardies include Viola Light Harold Light Julia Brabham Bennie Brabham Elmer Gage Dolly Baldwin Marjie Wilson Jennie E Anderson. Teacher.
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Pleasant Valley
Viola
Harold Light
Julia
Bennie Brabham
Elmer Gage
Dolly Baldwin
Marjie Wilson
Jennie E. Anderson
Tencher
Farm for Sale near Elgin Incorporation Iowa 154 Acres
Quits farming offers 154 acre farm for sale with good fences and buildings. Abundant pure water, 28 acres No 1 bottom land that never overflows. Farm corners on Elgin incorporation, near town. Inquiries to J Harrington Bipin Iowa RR 4. Capital punishment noted as applied in several states.
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Elgin Incorporation
J. Harrington
Bipin
Iowa
R. R
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