Candidate announcements for Iowa and Palo Alto offices in 1916
In a typed notice Henry C Adams of Algona Iowa seeks the Republican nomination for State Senator from the 47th District urging economical state budgeting. J W Jackson announces candidacy for Sheriff of Palo Alto county on the Republican ticket and primary in June 1916. L O Wigdahl seeks Republican nomination for Palo Alto county representative in June 1916.
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Iowa
Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
T Am
L. O. Wigdahl
Sheriff Candidate Announces Run in Democratic Primaries
J J Hand declares candidacy for sheriff subject to June Democratic primaries. Hans Westergard runs for Fourth District supervisor in the same primary process.
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Hans Westergard
A New Idea About Advertising Wisdom
A stranger to this locality subscribes to the Times to read business advertisements, proving the value of publicity for merchants. The piece argues that investing $1.50 weekly in ads brings lasting patronage, enables closer pricing, and keeps stock fresh and appealing. It urges readers to study ads carefully, noting the practical benefits of advertisement.
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Times
Hans Westergard seeks Democratic nomination for district supervisor
Hans Westergard announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for supervisor in the district. The Times notes he is a representative citizen well fitted for the duties and presumes he will face no opposition in the nominating race.
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Hans Westergard
Westergard
The
Times
Town needs pluck and cooperation after paper consolidation
A reflective editorial argues that residents should support their town and avoid cynicism. It notes Keokuk’s two daily papers have consolidated to save money and improve coverage, while urging growth, housing, and community effort. It criticizes misplaced blame and praises local example from Kiron youths saving together. It also questions President Wilson’s postmaster pick amid Iowa talent.
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Keokuk
Wilson
Albert Burleson
Iowa
Witty excerpts on reform and town life emerge
The passage mocks ineffective methods in prairie reform and notes that early action yields more impact than later efforts. It suggests women invest in politics as they do in personal care, and observes that visitors are often surprised by a town’s growth since their last visit.
Wildey’s Cash Store ad delivers hardware and household goods
An odd, mixed advertisement from Wildey’s Cash Store highlights rails for a center rail frame, tin wire fabric, and sagless construction. It touts oils, lamps, batteries, skates, strawberries, cookie boxes, paint supplies, a lawn mower offer, and shoes with price hints, ending with a note on White middlings.
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Ohio
Tie
Osborn
Michigan
State University
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Farmers & Merchants Bank
Graettinger
Windsor Hotel
John Casey
Emmetsburg, Iowa
M. O. Grodland
Graettinger Times
John J. Sullivan
Graettinger, Ta
Henry C. Adams
Algona
J.J. Hand
Sigona
Emmetsburg
McRe
Kiron
Crawford County
Pratrie
Vies
Wildey
Rock Island
H. Leslie Wildey
Graettinger Nursery
K. S. George, Prop
Graettinger, Iowa
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