Iowa candidates announce bids in 1916 Republican primary
Notices from Henry C. Adams of Algona seeking State Senate in the 47th district and J. W. Jackson announcing candidacy for Sheriff of Palo Alto County both aim at the June 1916 Republican primary. L. O. Wigdahl also declares intent to seek the Palo Alto County representative nomination.
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Iowa
Henry C. Adams
Algona
Iam
Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
Republian
L. O. Wigdahl
Candidate announces run for sheriff in upcoming primaries
A formal declaration states the candidate will seek the sheriff's office in the Democratic primaries in June subject to party action. The statement names no additional details or affiliations.
Fourth District Supervisor Candidate in Democratic Primary
For Supervisor a candidate for supervisor in the Fourth District subject to the action of the democratic primaries in June Hans Westergard.
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Hans Westergard
A New Idea About Advertising Shown in Local Times
A stranger moved to a local farm subscribes to the Times to read business house advertisements. The piece argues that advertising builds business, enabling closer pricing and quicker stock turnover. It urges readers to study ads, noting $10 or $20 saved buying goods can exceed earnings from hard labor and that using your head in purchasing leads to better outcomes.
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Times
Hans Westergard Declares Democratic Nomination for Supervisor
Hans Westergard announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for supervisor in this district. A representative citizen, he is deemed ably fitted to discharge the duties. The Times notes he will likely face no opposition for the nomination.
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Hans Westergard
Westergard
The
Times
Town spirit and newspaper consolidation in Keokuk
A reflective column urges readers to support their town and its papers. It notes Keokuk's two daily papers have consolidated, cites cost and reach as reasons, and argues larger circulation serves advertisers and news buyers. It also mentions seed testing groups, housing needs, and a Kiron bank savings pact by ten youths. It questions Pat Wilson appointee Albert Burleson as postmaster general, criticizing missed northern Iowa talent.
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Keokuk
Wilson
Albert Burleson
Iowa
Swat the Fly Movement and Equal Suffrage Echoes
The text argues that small efforts to improve pest control or politics yield more than grand gestures. It suggests women should invest effort in politics as they do in personal appearance to secure equal suffrage next June. It notes visitors are surprised by town growth during visits.
Wildey's Cash Store Ad Highlights Features and Prices
A local ad promotes Wildey’s Cash Store with a center rail design for wagons, raised frame advantages, and durable tinned wire fabric. It touts sagless, rust resistant construction, 54 oil tempered springs, gold bronze frame, and a $3.75 price. Also lists Magic Soldering mends, onions, tax-cut talk, auto wind shields, roller skates, strawberries, flashlights, and lawn mower offers with various prices.
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Ohio
Wood Roads
State University
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Graettinger
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John Casey
Emmetsburg, Iowa
M. O. Grodland
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John J. Sullivan
Sigona
Emmetsburg
Kiron
Crawford County
Pratrie
Wildey
Rock Island
H. Leslie Wildey
Graettinger Nursery
J. S. George
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