What the People Are Saying What the People Are Saying
An extended interview excerpt reflects on slavery in the South and the rise of the Republican Party led by Abraham Lincoln. It criticizes liquor taxes, endorses Eugene W. Chafin and the Prohibition platform, and argues for abolishing the alcoholic drink trade as a key political issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Finney
Ron
Abraham Lincoln
Republican Party
Moose
Han
Hugene W. Chafin
Ita
General Goverment Bia
Chafin
White House
Prohibition Party
Eugene W. ‘Qharly
Taft
Annual Harvest Home Picnic Draws Big Crowd at Klock's Island
Morning dampness fades as sun breaks through inviting crowds to Harvest Home on Klock's Island. Supt Raymond Kent of Winona addresses attendees while Hon H L Adams, K H Belknap and O B Hughes speak on home, schools, public service, and children. Prizes awarded for Corn and Baby Boy Bagby with families named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klock’s Island
Walker
C. Q. Lewis
Raymond Kent
Winona
Minn
H. L. Adams
K. H. Belknap
R. O’brien
Oelwein
Cooper
Upper Jaws University
Iowa
O. B. Hughes
Pioneer Gilbert B Finch of Wisconsin dies in Iowa
Gilbert B Finch one of the township’s early settlers died at his Fayette Iowa home on June 18. He arrived in Wisconsin as a child with his parents settling near Fort Atkinson at Finch's Corners. He enlisted in the 4th Wisconsin Vols in 1861 and served five years, later moving to Payson. He was brother to the late Mrs Anna Hyde and a respected comrade of union men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Wisconsin
Gilbert B. Finch
Fayette
Iowa
Mr. Finch
Fort Atkinson
Finch
Payette
Gilbert
Anna Hyde
Wester
Union
U A D Cough and Lung Remedy Ad
The splendid results from U A D Cough and Lung Remedy ward off or cure severe colds la grippe or pneumonia. Ask your druggist for U A D Cough and Lung Remedy in 25 and 50 cent sizes. Mothers should watch for abnormal bowel looseness in children and use Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as needed. For sale by Rickert & Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickert & Davia
Monona Monument Leader Arrives With Large Shipment
J A Briar proprietor of Clayton County Granite and Marble Works with two carloads of monuments arrived in Grandview cemetery. The shipment includes an all polished sarcophagus monument for Mrs S Cobb and other varied pieces ordered by H W Gray Dr N A Mershon and Jessa Pan. Briar and crew also delivered in Arlington and Edgewood before arriving in Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Briar
Clayton County Granite and Marble Works
Monona
Grandview Cemetery
Sayette
M. Miller
S. Cobb
H. W. Gray
Dr. Baker
Jessa Pan
Mr. Briar
Arlington
Edgewood
N. A. Mershon
Beeker
Minn
Weather Summary for Week Ended August 20
Weekly weather report covers August 14 to 20 with daily conditions overall mild and dry. Temperatures ranged from cool mornings to warm afternoons with light breezes and no significant rainfall reported. States show normal precipitation for the period and above-average sunshine on several days.
Miss Simonds of India Visits Fayette
Miss Mildred Simonds formerly of Fayette now in India visits Fayette to speak for mission work. She arrived in Americas in May and stays with Mrs. Kate Hall. She will meet friends August 28 at Mrs. J. L. Paine home and speak at M. E. church Thursday night with Telugu music in costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Simonds
Fayette
India
Mildred Simonda
Americas
Kate Hall
Whitefield
Montana
Iowa
J. L. Paine
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
Simonds
M. E. Church
Fayette County Fair Adds Night Show At West Union
The Fayette County Fair at West Union will host a novel night fair on Wednesday and Thursday evenings to attract those who cannot attend during the day. The move aims to draw automotive visitors to a lively evening event with big shows and preparations and notices from Secretary Melires urging readers to attend and watch for the big bills in the paper. Also advertised is Chamberlain's Liniment for soreness or rheumatic pains and Rickert & Davis as the sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
West Union
Melires
Chamberlain
Rickert & Davis
Fayette
Special Notice at Congregational Church and Health Advice
No preaching at the Congregational church next Sunday August 25 with Sunday School at the usual hour. All are invited. For housewives health advice promotes outdoor activity and sunlight plus Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach health. sold by Rickert and Davis.
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Bank OF
J. A. Claxton
C. Babcock
C. R. Carpenter
M. B. Jones
Italao
L. Pooler
Clint MceGel
Lewis Bros
Lester Arnold
Lovell Everett
Frank and
Mary Everett
Eta Raftie
Ed and
Ella Raftis
Boy Bagby
J. d. Kennedy
James
Mary Kennedy
Arthur Landas Whitely
James and
Jennie Whitely
Larrur
Obs
Fayette County Fair
First National Bank
W. N. Clothier
F. E. Finch
C.D. Gilbert
Fayette House
E. L. Gilbert,e. L. Trask
Kasota
Minneapolis
Minnesota
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