Well Educated G A Meyer for Congress in Calmar District
The Elma New Era endorses G A Meyer of Calmar as a genuine progressive Democrat. Meyer, educated and experienced in business, is praised for his personable nature and ability to “do things” in Congress. The paper argues a Wilson presidency favors a Democratic House and Senate aligned to reforms, urging votes for Meyer as a bright, clean representative ready to serve the district and state.
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Elma
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Bryan
Senate
House
Meyer
Nority
Nfe
Advy
Japanese Tea at Y W C A Meeting Featured Japanese Dress
At a regular YWCA meeting on a Saturday evening four girls wore Japanese costumes and served tea with marguerites to attendees seated on the floor in Japanese fashion. Miss Agnes Hoyt gave an engaging talk on Missions and two mission study classes were organized.
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Agnes Hoyt
General Election Notice for Fayette Iowa 1912
General Election Tuesday November 6 1912 at Fayette Iowa will be held in the Heiserman Building. Polls open at 8:00 a m and close at 7:00 p m. Gerona E Brown Mayor.
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Fayette
Iowa
Heiserman
Geronae Brown
Farm Wanted Trade for 80 to 160 Acre Farm
J W Sanxey of Hazleton seeks to exchange an established hardware business valued at about 3000 for 80 to 160 acre farm property. He will cover the difference in cash. Date: December 2.
F S Greathead Republican Candidate for Superintendent of Schools
Republican hopeful Prof. S. Greathead leads in county schooling efforts with tight ties to Upper Iowa University and Tama rural schools. He carried 809 vote majority at primaries and 276 in Oelwein, praised for improving country school work and earning top rural teacher salaries.
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S. Greathead
Upper Iowa University
Tama
Iowa
Oelwein
Oolwein
Oelwein gambling raid before jail and a bail debate
In Oelwein a man named Peter Woodring was jailed after a gambling information. Neighbors offered bail but he stayed jailed until morning. The Great Western depot opening drew crowds and gambling spread along the streets. A Methodist pastor triggered a warrant leading to Woodring's arrest. After two days Woodring was fined ten dollars with costs and an appeal filed. The town fears saloon closures as civic tension rises.
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Oelwein
Peter Woodring
Friends of Law and Order
Woodring
Great Western Company
Megley House
Cosson
Lewis
Clark
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. P. van Horn
G. W. “Backus
Irving
Mr. Woodring
Mr. McKim
Perty
Stonsr
Perry
O'Vonnor
Judge O’connor
Spechlsgion
B. J. O'Connor
Fayette County
EJ. O'Connor
Superior Court
Iowa
Public Notice On Coal Supply Refusal And Estray Hog
A farmer announces he cannot supply coal to Oelwein or West Union and refuses further requests. An estray hog, eight sows totaling about 200 pounds, appeared at the farm around October 14. Ownership may be claimed by proving property and paying expenses. J. W. Preston signs the notice on December 3.
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Oelwein
West Union
Chas
E. Gruuin
J. W, Preston
Jack o Lanterns and Pies in Autumn Parade
A lively display features pumpkins of various sizes as residents celebrate the season. Local groups organize a small parade near the interstate with community stalls and seasonal treats.
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Interstate Plane
Aceaigny
School Notes and Activities Highlight Local High School
The football team plays Cresco at Cresco Friday October 24. A Civics class debate last Friday argued extending suffrage to women in Iowa with judges Robert Luce Robert Handke and Supt Moore. Miss Ludwig reports no tardiness this week. Garrett Dunn of Earlville visited Monday. Freshman class hosted H A Pond’s home in Spring Valley with Bernice as hostess and Garrison as chaperon. Junior class party occurred Friday at a member’s Dunhams Grove home hosted by Willie Sinnott. all enjoyed a fine evening.
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Cresco
Iowa
Robert Luce
Robert Handke
Supt. Moore
Miss Ludwig
H. A. Pond
Spring Valley
Bernice
Garrison
Willie Sinnott
Dunhams Grove
Weather Summary for Week Ending October 22
Week ended Tuesday October 22 featured cooler mornings and light rainfall in coastal areas. Highs reached mid 60s to low 70s Fahrenheit with drier spells inland and patchy fog forming at dawn. Forecast calls for mild conditions into midweek with no major storms.
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State Bank OF
J. A. Claxton
C. Babcock
C.r. Carpenter
M. B. Jones
Agsé
Cash
J. W. Sanxey
Hazleton
F. S. Greathead
Atrest
State of Iowa
Marshall
C. HH
McQueen
W. P. Scallon
X. J. O'Connor
Gaid Court
Chiy—ington
Roosevelt
Chicago
Adv
Latimer
Der
First National Bank
N. Clothier
F. E. Finch
Garath Dunn
Earlville
Minnesota
E. L. Gilbert
Fourth St
Hennepin—Cor
Floet 101
Kasota
E. L. Trask
Minneapolis
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