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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
3
The Graettinger Times lists subscription terms for one year in advance at 91.60 and six months at 95 cents. Editor B Murriman notes terms and mailing details, with the issue registered as second class mail matter in Graettinger Iowa.
TOM NIVIRON announces candidacy for sheriff of Fanmer county subject to republican voters decision in the upcoming primary. He seeks support from party members and emphasizes law enforcement experience and commitment to public safety. The filing appears as a political notice requesting primary backing.
Dwight G. McCarty announces his candidacy for the Republican primary for County Attorney on June 2 1914. He seeks the party’s nomination and urges support from voters in the county.
W F Eagan announces candidacy for County Auditor of Palo Alto County subject to Republican primaries. The declaration emphasizes a party primary pathway and official intent to seek the office.
Palo Alto County resident files to run as State Representative in the June 2 1914 Republican primary. The candidate emphasizes local concerns and party platform as the campaign opens.
A Logan Observer editorial argues that women deserve equal access to office and employment. It contends if political offices are snaps and jobs require effort, women have every right to pursue them, echoing contrasts with President Wilson’s warlike leadership.
The Iowa Falls Citizen quotes a truthfully critical note on misrepresentation about a legislature land deal. It disputes claims that eighty acres were bought for capital extension, stating the state actually bought about forty acres, with Des Moines adding thirty acres of streets for a total around seventy acres.
The Estherville paper cautions readers not to confuse Judge Lee of Amos with Judge WN J Lee of Emmet county and notes they have different ambitions. The Burlington Hawkeye praises Governor Clarke for addressing taxation and urges voters to reelect him for another term.
Merriman and Steiner, publishers and brothers, announce their candidacy for county auditor. The move sets up a three candidate race as noted by the Graettinger Times and Mallard Independent, with readers urged to support all listed contenders.
The Ayrshire Chronicle reports a surprising claim that a candidate has announced, which the source rejects as a misinterpretation or a misprint. The writer accuses the Chronicle editor of fabricating the plot and jokes about editors being under the influence.
Jackson Milling Co. in Jackson Minnesota suffered a major blaze on Thursday April 9. The large mill building burned to the ground with the origin likely in the engine room. Firefighters could only shield surrounding structures as they fought the flames. The building valued at 6,000 and stock at 9,000 were lost and the plant will be rebuilt.
Walter Weis brod hitched horses to aid Will Fisher with grain sewing and while turning in the field the seeder struck barb wire. The tongue broke, Weis fell, and sustained a badly cut upper lip and other serious injuries.
Enton Reporter notes that a collision left horses with serious injuries and required seven stitches to close a cut on the face and body. animals escaped severe harm in the incident.
Last Wednesday the son of Mr and Mrs Jas Lloyd suffered severe chemical burns after grabbing a can of lye while Mrs Lloyd helped at her brother Aug Buchs home. She noticed the child smeared the lye on his cheeks and mouth but spared his eyes and likely did not swallow any.
Humboldt town officials received assurances of a new railroad depot to be built this summer with construction to begin soon. Meanwhile Isbherville reporters note a game warden visiting local farmers to gather evidence against spring duck hunting violations of game laws.
Farmers Take Notice showcases plowing and planting corn gear including Moline and Worldbeater Hayes Planter in 2 and 4 wheels. Tower and Moline cultivators with Burmeisters shovels are offered along with Case and Moline plows. Special bargains across lines by J. Q. Kasaa Wallingford.
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