Iowa Republican State Convention Recalls Cummins Era
A Harshly satirical recollection of Iowa politics gathers at Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, detailing delegates, district caucuses, and Cummins’s role at the 1920 convention. The piece contrasts convention vigor with primary fatigue, notes women delegates’ ambitions, and comments on party strategy and the Savery Hotel hub of political maneuvering. It also briefly touches on a 1920 play by Sadie Given.
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Manauseuses
Cummins
Britt
Hadi
Ivantion
Dea
Cedar Rapids
Albert B. Cum
Iowa
Des Moines
Graettinger
iEidith Prouty
Humboldt
Law Schol
Byron M. Coon
Estherville
Oysen
Chicago
10Th District
Polk County Court House
Savery Hotel i
Savery Hotel
Moore
Kendall
Albia
Deems
Burlington
Havner
Marengo
Coliseum
Congress
Sadie
Hawkeye Theatre
Myattry
Bazaar and Concert Planned by Local Ladies Group
The ladies of the M.TW Ald's svelety announce their annual bazaar this Friday week. They will serve lunch during the event and host a concert featuring vocal and instrumental duets, with proceeds aiding the community.
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M.tw
Ald‘s Svelety
Woodman
Enii
Miss Christina Nelson Married in Wallingford
Miss Christina Nelson wed T A Hersleff at the Nelson home April 21 with Rev Sande officiating. Attendants included Thomas Thompson, Wm. Nelson, Martha Nelson, and Rebecca Berg. They honeymoon in Minnesota then reside on the groom’s farm west of Wallingford. The Times offers congratulations and best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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T. A. Hersleff
Christina Nelson
John Nelson
Nelson
O. Sande
Lutheran Church of
This Leity
Messrs. Thos. Thompson
Wm. Nelson
Martha Nelson
Rebecca Berg
Graettinger
In Honor of Miss Anna Gabrielson Shower at Randall Hall
A pleasant pre nuptial shower for bride elect Miss Anna Gabrielson was held Tuesday evening at Randall Hall. About 60 friends gathered after she returned on an errand to find the room lit and festive with music games and refreshments. Supt Mrs Talcott spoke of friendship and trust and gifts included cut glass silverware aluminum towels and aprons from admirers in Story City Herald.
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Randall
Randall Hall
Anna
Spies Improves After Slipper Burn Accident
J A Spies is recovering from a boiling water scald suffered two weeks ago when slippers failed and water spilled into his shoe. Dr P J Hosston says he should be able to be about again soon, though he may need to use crutches briefly.
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J. A. Spies
P. J. Hosston
Mr. Spies
Seeded Acres In Seven Days Henry Keaton and Tart
A fragmented note mentions Keaton and Tart and a seven day period tied to acres seeded in a historical context. The text is incomplete and lacks clear actions or outcomes, but preserves names and the time frame as the core facts.
Mrs. F. E. Green Dies After Illness in Tama
Mrs. F E Green died Monday at Tama after several weeks illness. Funeral held in Tama. Mrs Green formerly resided in Grachtinger and Oelwein. Her husband Mr Green manages a lumber yard. son Delmar once ran a yard at Tome. Numerous friends in this city mourn her loss.
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F. E. Green
Tama
Towa
Louis Christopher
Local Residents Move and Travel Notes Across Towns
Mra and Arthur Anderson and a baby were down from Wallingford Thursday. Norman Osher and Max Baumgartner were passengers to Mt. Vernon Wednesday evening. Last week Story City faced a coal famine and the light plant was likely to shut down. Frank Maddigan Hans Westergard and Lars Igesos were business callers at Emmetsburg Tuesday. Mrs Hazen, wintering with relatives in Nebraska, arrived in Graettinger Tuesday. Attorneys Dan Kelly and A J Burt were up from Emmetsburg yesterday. A case was scheduled for Justice Mc Carty s court but did not materialize. Mr and Mrs J E Hansen and family moved to Estherville for their future home. The best wishes of Graettinger friends accompany them.
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Mra
Arthur Anderson
Wallingford
Norman Osher
Max Baumgartner
Mt. Vernon
Story City
Frank' Maddigan
Hans Westergard
Lars Igesos
Emmetsburg
Hazen
Nebraska
Graettinger
Dan Kelly
A. J. Burt
Mule Sale Saturday May 1 at Grachtinger sale yard
Olaf Nelson announces a sale of 24 head of two and three year old mules at the Grachtinger sale yard on Saturday May 1. Grodland and Reeves are the auctioneers with Vincent Kelly as clerk. A quarter page ad in this week's Times describes the sale.
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Olaf Nelson
Grachtinger
Grodland & Reeves
Vincent Kelly
the Times
Misses Fischer And Steffin to Teach at Lu Verne
The Misses Fischer and Steffin, members of the local high school teaching staff, have signed contracts to teach at LuVerne next year. Both are regarded as efficient instructors.
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Fischer
Steffin
LuVerne
Lutheran Zion Congregation to hold May 2 communion
Evangelical Lutheran Zion Congregation will hold services with holy communion at the Methodist church Sunday, May 2 beginning at two o'clock in the afternoon. Rev. J. E Andrea, Pastor.
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Evangelical Lutheran ~ Zion
J. E, Andrea
Milk program reports underweight among rural pupils in Iowa
An Iowa State College home economics extension survey of 2,189 Wapello county schoolchildren found 40 percent underweight and only five normal. Nationwide testing is underway with measures to boost nutrition. A midmorning lunch of milk and oatmeal or milk and graham crackers showed weight gains of four to fourteen pounds in four months among children under 12. In Linn County 875+ children measured, lunch participants were generally underweight, while those with milk in their diets fared better.
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Wapello County
Home Economics Extension Department
Iowa State College
Wapallo County
Linn
Base Ball Fever Drives Graettinger Team Plans
North west Iowa towns push for first class baseball with Graettinger as leasing of Electric Park grounds for 1920 signals a fast semi pro team. Local businessmen plan uniforms funded by community support to boost the season and attract fans, with Ruthven Emmetsburg joining Graettinger in forming a high quality lineup.
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Olene Jacobson
Graettinger Iowa
Electric Park
Iowa
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Graettinger
Jacobson
Ruthven Free Press
Lost Island Lake
American Legion To Field Estherville Baseball Team
Estherville will host a summer baseball team organized by the American Legion. Plans include salaried players and home players, with A. J. Fletcher directing. Community support urged to boost Estherville as a baseball town. other towns report interest and schedules. Local notices call for a Thursday opera house meeting to finalize arrangements.
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Estherville
American Legion
Thhey
A. J. Fletcher
Swan City Baseball Bugs
Opera House
Lost Island district events and local notices
Lost Island news reports a basket social in district 8 on Friday April 20 with lunch and a program led by teacher Norma Thoresen. Other notes mention Jim Jacobson of Graettinger papering a Sheffield home, district 2 Sunday school urges attendance, Albert Peton visiting Hauge home, Norris brothers disputing with measles, a baby baptized at Danish Lutheran church, Ole Peterson on side list May 6, ladies aid hosted by Mrs Norris and Mrs Nyborg, Grace Matson working at Oscar Oson’s home, Ruthven funeral for Mrs Wm Olson, condolences extended, Minnie Green visiting Martin Simonsen, Henry Hauge hosting relatives from Jewell Iowa, and various other brief local items.
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Martin Norris
Viggo Jacobson
Danish Lutheran Church
Ole Peterson
Chris Norris
Jack Nyborg
Lost Island Township
Ole Thorson
Was & Gracttingor
Grace Matson
Oscar O
Fallow
Wm. Olson
Ruthven
Minnie Green
Martin ‘Simonsen
Myr
Henry
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Annna Gabrielson
Henry. Keaton
Ures
Groettinger
Wisdome
Ayrshire
Mallardites
Ayrshire Chronicle
Lakota Bugs
Lakota Baseball Bugs
Briggs” Johnston
Muggsy
Lost Island News
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