Whitaker enters Second District senate race from Jefferson County
A former candidate faction urges F B Whitaker to file nomination papers in the Second senatorial district. Fulton of Fairfield heads the Loudon Machinery company and is praised yet farmers push for a farmer’s candidate this year. Whitaker, a large successful farmer, aims to represent agricultural interests in the district.
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F. B. Whitaker
Jefferson County
Fulton
Loudon Machinery Company
Fairfield
Whitaker
Twelve Dollar Potatoes in North Carolina Visit
Dr. L. W. Fitzgerald returns from a month in North Carolina with Racine Tire business. He complains of constant rain and high expenses, noting potatoes at twelve dollars a bushel and eggs seventy cents a dozen. He suggests Iowans may be better off.
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Keota
L. W. Fitzgerald
North Carolina
Racine Tire Company
Iowa
Bonaparte Man Uses Gas Mask For Horseradish Grating
Ray Kerr of Bonaparte wore his gas mask to grate horseradish for home use last week, recalling how the device accompanied him through the war in Flanders. Neighbors were amused by the improvised kitchen scene and the mask’s everyday utility.
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Keosauqua Democrat
Bonaparte Record
Ray Kerr
Bonaparte
Flanders
Martyrs and Publicity in Local Debate
In the Keota Eagle the writer argues that publicizing personal sacrifices like a potato boycott could spread the idea, noting the urge to martyr oneself is strongest when others know about it. The piece critiques self-publicizing abstention and the social aspect of virtue signaling.
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Keota Eagle
We Need Another Moses, Critics Say In Darkness
A speaker laments groping in the dark for solutions, noting efforts focus on obvious fixes while crucial breakthroughs remain hidden. The call for a transformative leadership figure echoes across circles seeking brighter guidance.
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Moses
Mule sale at Gallatin sets price per pound
Bert Henry, a mule raiser at Gallatin, announced he would sell good mules at 30 cents a pound. Buyers from across the country gathered for a large sale. The mules averaged 2354 pounds and sold for about $706.20 per span.
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Milton Herald
Bert Henry
Gallatin
Henry
Egg of extraordinary size shocks Eldon community
An oversized hen egg valued as a relic of local lore surfaces after Mrs. Cartwright boils it to prevent breakage. D. R. Cartwright and neighbors joke about its mass and possible uses from shampoo to angel food cake while noting Eddyville ties and a comical census of eggs.
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Ness
Eldon
Heaven
Iowa
County Attorney Candidate Announces Primary Bid
A candidate announces seeking election as county attorney subject to Republican voters at the June 7, 1920 primary. He states his intent to serve if chosen by the party and urges voter support.
State Representative Seeks Re-Election in Jefferson County
The incumbent state representative from Jefferson County faces the Republican primary in June, seeking a second term. Voters will decide whether to re nominate him for another term.
Jefferson County Supervisor Candidacy Notice for 1920
Chas Edmund announces candidacy for re election as member of the Jefferson County Board of Supervisors for the term starting January 1 1920 subject to Republican voters at the primary election June 7 1920. He repeats for the term starting January 1 1921 announcing intent to seek re election at the June primary.
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Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Chas. Edmund
County Treasurer Announces Candidacy
A candidate for County Treasurer declares run in the Democratic primary, stating they seek the office subject to Democratic voters in the upcoming primary election.
County Auditor Candidate Brace Hutton Seeks Democrat Vote
For County Auditor candidate Brace E. Hutton seeks the Democrat vote in the 1920 county election, subject to the will of the party.
G A Spielman for Jefferson County Treasurer
Campaign notice states G A Spielman seeks the Republican nomination for Jefferson county treasurer at the primary on June 7 1920. Voters are urged to support Spielman in the party contest.
Sanford Zeigler Jr Seeks Second Term as District Clerk
The Clerk of District Court candidate Sanford Zeigler Jr., seeks re election to a second term in Jefferson County. He runs as a Republican and appears on the ticket for the June 7, 1920 primary, subject to voter will.
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Jefferson County
District Court
Sanford Zeigler, JR
Sheriff Walter Harris Seeks Re election in 1920 Primary
The sheriff announces his candidacy for re election subject to the will of Republican voters at the June 7 1920 primary. Walter Harris intends to continue enforcing county law and maintaining public safety.
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Walter Harris
Foley Kidney Pills Advertises Quick Relief
A La Junta Colorado reader testimonial claims Foley Kidney Pills eased kidney trouble. The note describes swelling hands and feet, dull energy, appetite loss, and puffy eyes before taking the pills, and states the user now feels fine.
Insurance pitch for T. J. Gasaway in Iowa notice
Brighton Iowa agent T J Gasaway offers fire tornado automobile and other insurance across Washington Jefferson and Keokuk counties with prompt replies to inquiries. Claims adjusted satisfactorily and reliably.
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T. J. Gasaway
Brighton
Iowa
Washington
Jefferson
Keokuk
Fairfield Man Praises Dean's Kidney Pills
Samuel Neiswanger of 300 E Briggs St Fairfield reports kidney pain and backache eased after using three boxes of Dean's Kidney Pills. He credits prompt relief and removal of kidney trouble with the product. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y manufactures the pills and sells them for 60 cents at dealers.
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Samuel Neiswanger
E. Briggs St
Fairfield
Dean
Neiswanger
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
N. Y
Jefferson County Primary Election Official Notice 1920
The notice lists elected offices including Presidential Electors United States Senator Governor Lieutenant Governor and others. It sets election dates and polling hours for June 7 1920 in Jefferson County Iowa with polls opening 7 am to 8 pm in Fairfield and 9 am to 8 pm in other precincts. Signed May 12 1920 by A C Turner.
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Congress
Recorder of Deeds
Board of Supervisors
Jefferson County
Justices of the Peace
Fairfield
Batavia
Packwood
Pleasant Plain
Lockridge
Libertyville
Iowa
Vase sale notice at Mullenix Barber Shop and Orpheum basement
A local notice advertises ornamental cement porch vases for potted plants from C. B. Mullenix with sample vases at Mullenix Barber Shop and the Orpheum basement. It also promotes 8 tie carbon paper and typewriter ribbons for all machines at the Tribune office.
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C .B. Mullenix
Mullenix
Orpheum
Tribune
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Eldon Forum
D. R. Cartwright
Ray
Eddyville
D. R
Bkc
Brace E. Hutton
G. A. Spielman
A. C. Turner
FED Purina
PET Day
Vale
Purina
Alo
E Chech
Stuckey-Gossick
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