Report of the Gaucus Holds Caucus Nominates Delegates
Republicans met in Gus Gunderson’s office to nominate delegates to the county convention. Hans Keiser called the meeting. J H Williams elected chairman with Chas Forbes secretary. Delegates named by acclama tion include Christian Miller EF W Hughes Hugh Patterson Chas Forbes Frank Gehring Christ Baldwin L Phillips John Bauman. Hugh Patterson nominated for township trustee. Harley Helms and John Falk nominated for constable. Delegates to attend the county convention at West Union. August mail totals listed with routes and counts.
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Gus Gunderson
Hans Keiser
J. H. Williams
Chas. Forbes
Christian Miller
EF. W. Hughes
Hugh Patterson
Frank Gehring Christ Baldwin
L Phillips
John Bauman
Hncltting
Trustes
Harley Helms
Brainard
John Falk
West Union
Poday
Dance world eyes shift as two step faces change
Elgin readers learn that the International Association of Dancing in New York plans to reduce the two step’s popularity. Leaders Hiawatha and the international will pioneer smoother dances like a combined waltz while acknowledging the two step’s lasting appeal.
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Elgin
International Association of Dancing
New York
Hiawatha
International
Estray Potice Notice From Sonora Son
Two steers strayed from our pasture during spring and summer. Any information leading to their return will be gratefully received by Sonora Sons. Reward offered. Contact White Lily Warding Magiclie, Paterus Gace Far 2 Ashes.
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Sonora
Rte
Skin games and rural fraud schemes sweep headlines
The Mason City Republican notes fraud schemes where farmers in Griot township were told they had the right to sell fraudulent stock food and now face $104 claims each. The Boone County Republican recalls razor scam mailings to rural routes and asks if companies can ship goods without consent. The West Union Argo cites a Grand Forks fraud involving 39 people profiting $70,000 by exploiting bereaved families. A Minneapolis Tribune report explains dead-name fraud with packages sent to deceased relatives and costly charges. ARE YOU A VERMONTER prompts readers born in Vermont to send names and birthdates to a box in Iowa to form a “Sons of Vermont” society.
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Mason City Republican
Griot
Exaly
Boone County Republican
Chicago
Gach
Royal 8
Palmar
Waterloo
West Union Argo
Minneapolis Tribune
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Notices
The notice lists several marriage license applications including Chiviet P Molson Morte Hangen and Wank Mitchell Mary Wittenberg, Fed Bwhrtz Pearl Besbe, Yvert Phillips Edna Chay, Charles B Robbine Helen Lirtates, indicating registrations sought in the local jurisdiction.
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Chiviet P. Molson
Morte Hangen
Wank Mitchell
Mary Wittenberg
Fed
Pearl Besbe
Yvert Phillips
Edna
Chay
Charles B. Robbine
Helen Lirtates
Buck's Hardware guessing contest winners and notices
The article details Buck's Hardware Co contest results with winner Grace Conner for the Junior Range prize after a lengthy entry and judging process. It lists the 38 prize items by number and name, mentions consolation candy prizes for the entrants, and notes the participating girls from towns including North Collins Volga City Ovwein and others. It also reports the death of Rev. Stoeckmann's mother in North Freedom Wisconsin and reflects on his response to travel for a conference.
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Buck’s Hardware Co
Anawora
Viera
Buck's
Elbona
Brace & Bit
Nellie Mneuenswander
Grace Bowen
North Collins
New York
Francia Benson
Georgia Stochr
Ruth Nicklaus
Edna Voss
Volga City
Nellie Mattoon
Elva Harrington
Marcella Fennel
Eva Weibel
Grace Buyer
Martha Bacher
Ovlwein
Grace Gunner
Rosa Buteberger
Thelma Knudtson
Pearl Greenley
Thias
Mra. Ficke
Mra. Hughes
Mra. F. Dogart
No. 18
Grace Conner
Atova
Stoeckwann
North Freedom
Wisconsinn
Milings— Trista
Carding Broeckmann
Canada
Stockman
Hintlende
Mothey
Miraculous Escape as Boy Rescues Brother from River
Late Sunday John Falk and his two young sons Herbert and George were at Tim Thoman's when Georgie fell into the eight foot river. Herbert warned his father, George pulled him out, and Georgie saved by presence of mind. Both boys escaped serious harm after a night warm in blankets.
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John Falk
Herbert
George
Tim Thoman
John
Georgia
Falk
Georgie
Gerbert
Mob Showmen At County Fair In Wild Girl Illusion
At a Iowa county fair the act featuring a captive "Mavilla the Wild Girl" triggers a chaotic scene. Fat spectators lift a man and push him into the pit, the supposed wild girl joins in, a prank escalates, and the tent is toppled. Managers are jailed for battery as sheriff arrives. crowd grows unruly.
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West Union
Towa
Bafaty
Chicago
Gratitude for Kindness After Surprise Walk
A grateful note from Mud Perka Lepuan expresses thanks to neighbors for the oatment walk in front of the home during absence. The writer says the surprise was unexpected, and wishes blessings from the Good Father on those who showed kindness and friendship.
Alf Holzer Survives Lightning Strike Farm Incident
Alf Holzer and his team were driving to gather dhte from a Randalia area farm when a severe thunderstorm struck. A bolt hit a barbed wire fence forcefully, knocking Holzer unconscious as horses bolted toward the Nevanwander farm. John Nevanwander restrained the team, Holzer fell from the wagon, and was cared for at home, returning Tuesday unharmed.
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Alf Holzer
Randalia
Sevaru
Ani
John Nevanawander
Ton Walk
Alf
Grandma Bateman Dies After Visit in Maynard Home
Obituary notes Mrs Lucy Bateman age over 70, died of heart trouble while visiting her daughter in Maynard. She lived most of her life in Elgin with her son N H Bateman and family. Six children survive including Mrs Nicholy Maynard, Mrs CW Young Hardy, Nab No I Elgin, G R Rundalin, Chos Batarble Ruck, and Frank Dulaga California. Burial held in Dunham. Auction advertisement lists farm sale items on Sept 26 with livestock, machinery, and household goods, terms 8 10 and under cash, over negotiable notes.
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Lucy Bateman
Nicholy
Maynard
CW. Young
Hardy, Nab
Noi
Elgin
G. R
Rundalin
Chos B
Atarble Ruck
Frank
Dulaga
California
Dunham
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