Primary money on Iowa election tops 300000 in state report
Secretary of State W.8 Allen estimates the recent primary cost over 300000 with county outlays exceeding 150000 and candidate spending between 150000 and 200000. Polk County spent about 5000 and 2295 precincts required 98175 in wall operations plus 49300 for ballot printing. Canvassing, challenge work, and time spent by thousands of candidates add to the total. About 16110 candidates were involved statewide, with large spending by state and county hopefuls and substantial campaign activity including cards and posters.
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Des Moines
Allen
Polk County
Boards of Supervisors
Edwin T. Meredith
United States
Connolly
County Central Committees
Avoca
Dan Doyle Returns Home From Minnesota
Dan Doyle arrived home from Minnesota on Wednesday evening in a brief homecoming noted by local residents.
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Dan Doyle
Minnesota
Man Injured When Auto Strikes Churchgoer Near Emmetsborg
John Hughes of a southern Emmetsborg area was struck Sunday by a passing auto returning from church. The vehicle veered and struck Hughes’s buggy injuring him and one or two family members. The horses fled before stopping. The auto drivers were strangers. Hughes obtained their number and plans to seek damages. He has endured intense pain for several days from a broken tile.
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John Hughes
Emmetsborg
Mr. Hughes
Hughes
Cyclone Ravages Melvin Causing Heavy Damage
Martin Ausland in nearby Osceola county reports a week old cyclone near Melvin did extensive damage, leveling about twenty farmers barns and several dozen buildings. Royal Lumber Co structures also damaged. Estimated loss reaches $80,000 with no injuries and no fatalities. Melvin lies nine miles northeast of Sanborn.
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Martin Ausland
Melvin
Osceolay County
Sanborn
Royal Lumber Company
New York Paper Praises Mr Hinshaw for Wildlife Work
The American Protective Game Association Bulletin of New York praises Iowa Game Warden E. Hinshaw for protecting wild animals and birds and promoting habitat conservation. Emmetsburg residents welcome the compliments on his efforts and leadership in wildlife stewardship.
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American Protective Game Association Bulletin of
New York
E. ©. Hinshaw
Iowa
United States
Hinshaw
Emmetsburg
Farmer Ray Davidson Sells Two Tracts Near Curlew
Ray Davidson sold a 180 acre farm four miles southwest of Curlew for 130 dollars per acre and disposed of a 40 acre tract at 935 per acre. He bought the place three years ago for 68 dollars per acre, noting rapid wealth increase from the transactions.
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Ray Davidson
Curlew
Roots clog lateral sewer near Assumption church
John Dooley repairs a clogged lateral sewer near Assumption church and finds it filled with tree roots seeking moisture. There will be a dance in the Ayr shire opera house next Monday evening with music provided by the Emmetsburg orchestra.
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Assumption Church
John Dooley
Ayrshire
Emmetsburg
Market Report Corrested Sun e16 1914 Egg and Poultry Prices
Market report notes prices for eggs hens ducks geese and turkeys with corrected date and market terms. Read includes egg prices and poultry values for market buyers and sellers.
Reverend Maltas Resigns from Crinity Church
Rav C E Maltas tendered his resignation as pastor of Crinity church to take effect October 1. Citizens of all classes regret his contemplated departure. He is scholarly zealous and devoted to spiritual welfare. He is genial broad minded and public spirited and he has stood for Emmetsburg's general advancement. He has not yet made future plans.
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Rav. C. E. Maltas
Emmetsburg
Ole O Gjerda’s County Party Lands Safely in Norway
Ole O Gjerda reports his parents and many county residents accompanied them to Norway landing safely and enjoying the visit. The national celebration was a big affair with speeches and music. A Marshalltown member, d jed, soon after landing, suffered a paralysis stroke. his wife was with him.
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Ole O, Gjerda
Norway
Marshalltown
Mrs Wim Bahis Dies After Surgeries in Des Moines
Mrs Wim Bahis died at Spencer on Thursday after three operations at Mercy hospital in Des Moines. She leaves a husband and three children. A former resident of Emmetsburg, she was noted as Mrs Bahls a son of Mr and Mrs C Bahis of Emmetsburg.
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Wim. Bahis
Spencer
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Emmetsburg
Bahls
Bahis
Basket Picnic at Geo Smith Grove July Fourth
The public is invited to a basket picnic at the Geo. Smith grove near Osgood on July 4 under the auspices of the Osgood Ladies' Aid society. AJl are cordially invited.
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Geo. Smith Grove
Osgood
Osgood Ladies’ Aid Society
Ajl
Minister Denounces Auto In Sermon At Shambaush
The Rev. A. G. Woodward of Clarinda called the automobile an instrument of the dew and an enemy of the church during a sermon at Shambaush, denouncing modern cars in strong terms and urging adoption of faith over technology.
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Auto Clarinda
A. G. Woodward
Clarinda
Shambaush
Pioneer Dies at Nashua Age 5 Noted Early Nashua Settler
Nashua report says J. J. Cross aged 5 died at his home. Cross is described as an early settler in Nashua.
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Nashua
J. J. Cross
Mr. Cross
Insane Man Attacks Morning Sun Constable. Hartman Shot
An assailant mistaking Constable Swain for Tuisked attacked him with a knife in Morning Sun, seriously wounding him. Hartman, believed to be Frank Hartman of Toledo, was shot in the leg by the officer. Also noted: a canoe for sale via Higgins' Pharmacy, and several residents visiting, including Ole O. Gjerde, Thomas Rand, Bro. Larson, and Mrs. Becker family return to Norway Town.
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Muscatine
Frank Hartman
Toledo
Swain
Morning Sun
Hartman
Laurens area land sales and local notices
The Laurens district reports several farm trades with per acre prices and moves to new ownership. Edward Whannel buys the Jno Pulley farm at 165 dollars an acre from Gladbrook. F C Henningsen sells 105 acre edge of village to Ringsted’s Lake Schmidt at 140 per acre. Jensen acquires Rinderknecht’s 40 acre east of town for 12 000 dollars. Henneberry suffers serious injuries in a horse incident while en route to town. Lyon county treasurer Skewis warns warrants can’t be paid.
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Jno. Pulley
Edward Whannel
Gladbrook
Sun
F. C. Henningsen
Illage
Schmidt
Ringsted
Ceylon Herald
H. W. Jensen
G. C. Rinderknecht
Jensen
Rinderknecht
Nncre
Dispatch
County banks hold warrants for payment to fall
County banks are asked to hold all warrants presented for payment until further notice. An unpaid balance around $12,000 appears in outstanding warrants, with total warrants and funds likely reaching $20,000 by fall, per Sheldon Mail.
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Sheldon Mail
Will Meet His Old Gham Fort Madison Reunion Tale
John Standrig travels to Fort Madison for a long awaited reunion after fifteen years away, seeking to reconnect with old friends and recall shared memories. The article notes his anticipated visit and the emotional significance of returning to the town.
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John Standrig
Fort Madison
Old School Mate Inmate Story From Texas Prison
Bailey's Britt Tribune recalls Jim Sanders as a war den of that prison with John living under the name Sanders for seven years in Texas. The warden, Sanders, is said to have a soft heart and it is expected that leniency will be granted within prison rules, as old friends of both men rejoice at the current circumstances in that prison.
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Jim Sanders
John
Sanders
Texas
Bailey
Britt Tribune
Ruthven Couple Plans Summer Trip to Norway
Mr and Mrs Iver A Helvig depart Ruthven for Bergen Norway aboard the steamship Bregen they will visit relatives across Norway and expect to return by early September. They delayed travel to spend the hot months across the sea returning to Ruthven in early fall.
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Ruthven
Norway
Iver A. Helvig
Bergen
New York City
Bregen
Farmer Interrupts Call With Beans Burning Joke
A Buffalo Center farmer, listening in on a country line, overheard a woman gossiping about dinner. He waited for the chat to end, then shouted, Madam, smell them beans burning, securing a laugh and his telephone connection.
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Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center Tribune
Blacksmith Shop For Sale Or Rent In Osgood
A blacksmith shop is offered for sale or rent in Osgood inquiries directed to C. H. Giddings at the address 24 25.
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C. H. Giddings
Osgood
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