Hottest Day Out And Local Notes From Iowa
The passage notes this September as the hottest on record with high temps of 82 to 88.7 degrees, mentions the unheralded Domino Band from Elgin, and recalls local society events. It recounts sheriff activity in Independence and Fredericksburg, theft and recovered silverware, and a dramatic seduction marriage in Dexter Hathaway’s case, plus tariff debates and a Decorah play featuring Billy Marble.
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Billy Marble
Decorah
Old Madrid
Iowa
Woaukon Democrat
Fayette County Fish Law Breakers Seance Fines
Fayette County fish officials fined six men by mayor Colby totaling 218.64 with 25 each after a stay of execution for 30 days. Named defendants include Josh Miller Al Champlin Ed Wells Will Bell Ton Schinekien and Jack Irvine accused of sulning and dynamiting. Delevan vows to end illegal fishing.
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Delevan
Delwein
Colby
Josh Miller
al, Champlin
Ed. Wells
Will Bell
Ton Schinekien
Jack Irvine
New School Laws Set Board Size and Treasurer Election
New laws effective October 1 require school boards to have odd membership by city size seven for first class cities five for larger towns three for villages and rural districts. Subdirectors in district townships may not contract with teachers. treasurers must be elected by voters at regular school elections.
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Teretofore
Vazaloyatioual
Thalberg Defeats Parson in Decorah Fair Race
The Public Opinion notes a Tuesday race at Decorah fair where Thalberg beat Parson in straight heats with times 2.204, 2: S4 and 2:24. C. C Bates guided Parson as Bates and Thalberg were greeted with cheers. Bates received a $100 purse from admirers, and a wreath was placed on Thalberg's neck amid tears from spectators.
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Decorah Fair
Thalberg
Parson
C. C Bates
L. Coffeen
Judge rules bicycle is owner’s personal property in Oakland
A dispatch from Oakland reports Judge Ellsworth declared a bicycle exempt from execution when used by the owner in daily business. The ruling pleases wheelmen and reflects a shift of view, recognizing the bicycle as a vehicle for business as well as pleasure.
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Oakland
Cal
Ellsworth
Family Row Sparks Digs at West Union Gazette and Calhain Register
A humorous local quarrel surfaces as the Calhain Register accuses the West Union Gazette of skeletons in the Republican household. The piece mocks Talmadge as an athlete and band wagon climber, noting his leaps into Updegraff’s faction amid a crowded political scene.
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Calhain Register
West Union Gazette
Bro. Talmadge
Ton
Yani
Iowa county treasurer defalcation and vault arson probe
Mitchell County discovers a six year old loss of 5400 dollars traced to a former Republican treasurer now deceased. Investigating Treasurer J B Sheehan reveals erasure fraud in cash books. Osage dispatch notes burning records eight years and a 2000 dollar reward for the culprit.
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Mitchell County
J. B. Sheehan
Osage Press
Mnattur
Osage
Pelton
Court House
Hardware Sale Undercutting Competitors By Honest Deal
A seller announces deep discounts on hardware goods from twenty to fifty percent below rivals to honor friendships and provide honest profits. The note indicates a broad stock of items available for quick purchase.
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TL. Thoma
Elgin
Owa
Diehl Bros
West Union
Bank of ‘West
Union
Telephone
Elgin Roller Mills
Graham
LY. Errlich
Bryan
Sheriff Hockings
Independence
Middlestadt
John Anderson
Oelwein
Hockings Catches Him
Tom Wayman
Hockings
Hig Man
Fredericksburg
Sheriff
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye
Dexter R. Hathaway
Justice Burk
Bresh
Trusts
Protectionista
Sugar Trust
Uncle Billy Marble
Fayette County
A. Ely
Hardware Merchant
George Neuenschwander
Bed Rock
Hans Keiser
BELG
Elgin Echo
Selman Brothers Eville
Indiana
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