Gas light debate stirs Graettinger taxes and plan
In Graettinger residents discuss electric light plans. D W Cameron argues taxes are high and a new plant would burden taxpayers, noting existing bonded and floating debt. He suggests minor repairs could suffice. The piece contrasts local views with past mayoral decisions and broader government spending concerns.
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D. W. Cameron
Monday
Graettinger
Boundry
Cameron
Wildey
Cameron Execk
Substitute for Gasoline Exhume the Flivver and Fill with Water
Louis Enricht a German chemist of Farmingdale New York claims a formula to extract hydrogen from water and ignite it to run a motor without gasoline Demonstrations watched by Dr William B Gibson of Huntington New York showed a car running four miles on water and powder with an electrode and batteries Enricht says the plan will soon be perfected and able to power cars without fuel as demand grows
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Dr. Enricht
Louis Enricht
Farmingdale
N. Y
William B. Gibson
Huntington N. Y
New York
Voigt Family Hosts Menz Dinner In Fenton
Mr and Mrs Carl Voigt entertained the J W Menz family at dinner last Sunday in Fenton. Mr and Mrs Carl Voigt moved to a new residence recently and hosted relatives and friends during the weekend gathering.
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Carl Voigt
J. W. Menz
Mirs
Fragmented Local Notices From Algona Area
A string of brief items records local movements trades illnesses and accidents. Notable events include new home occupations and farm trades, a barber shop incident with a cut finger, a Percheron stallion shipment to Wisconsin, and various travels and visits among residents. Distinctive losses include the deaths of Mrs. Magner and Henry Kohlsted with details of survivors and funerals.
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T. C. Thompson
G. G. Goard
S&s. J
Mary Dowd
Yankton
South Dakota
Cylinder
Helena Newel
Kanawha
H. J. Newel
M. ML. Magner
Magner
Klemme
Ringsted Dispatch
August Krause
A. F. Zumach
Ringsted
G. R. Krause
John Chapin
Portland Township
O. P. McDonald
Our City
W. H. Kohlsted
Rosalia
Wash
Henry
Get Acquainted Special Visits Graettinger May 25 1916
Waterloo area business leaders will travel by rail with sixty executives for a twenty five minute visit to Graettinger at 8 41 AM on May 25 1916. The delegation will meet local bankers manufacturers and merchants to discuss conditions and opportunities not to take orders. A concert by their band will accompany the visit.
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iThe Times
Gyrnettinger
Waterloo
Graettinger
Chas, van Vleck
Sec'y
Wanted Help For House Work In Small Family
Classified note seeks a reliable person for general house duties in a small family with five dollars weekly. Contact George E. Saunders in Emmetsburg Iowa by date May 11. Includes an ad for a concrete mixer and engine for sale, cheap with easy terms at Barrett's Feed Barn. Also mentions Miss Johnson's Studio opening Saturday May 13 and ground corn for chick feed at Farmers' Grain Co. tf
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George E. Saunders
Emmetsburg
Iowa
Barrett
Miss Johnson
C. M. Johnson
Farmers’ Grain Co
Reliable seed corn tests near Mallard Iowa
We are testing several hundred bushels of Early Yellow Dent corn grown by Geo Rekhart near Mallard in Palo Alto County. Prof. Houser reports a 95 percent test of this crib. We will test every ear and offer good reliable seed at four dollars fifty cents per bushel from A T Horton merchandiser in Emmetsburg Iowa.
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Geo. Rekhart
Mallard
Palo Alto County
Houser
A. T. Horton
Mer
Shire Stallion Jim 3534 Rated at 1850 Pounds
Bay grade shire stallion Shire Stallion Jim 3534 weighs 1850 pounds and is offered for the 1916 season at a farm near the Kelly schoolhouse. Terms include 10 dollars to insure a live colt and 8 dollars to insure the mare with foal. Owner D B Ellis disclaims liability for accidents and breeder covers service fees if the stallion leaves the locality.
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Jim
Kelly School House
D. BE. Ellis
Candidate announces run for Palo Alto county Rep nomination
L C Wigdahl declares candidacy for the Republican primary to be the representative from Palo Alto County in June. He states intent to seek the nomination and urges party support.
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Palo Alto County
Republcan
L. C, Wigdahl
Anderson Declares Candidacy in Democratic Primaries
C B Anderson announces candidacy for county representative subject to June Democratic primaries.
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C. B. Anderson
Jackson Announces Candidacy for Palo Alto Sheriff
J W Jackson declares his candidacy for the office of sheriff of Palo Alto county on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1916 primary decision.
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Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
Candidate statements for local offices emerge in June primaries
J. D. Mand announces candidacy for sheriff and Hans Westergard for Supervisor in the Fourth District, both subject to Democratic primaries in June. The notices present official declarations of intent for upcoming elections and reference party process.
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Hans Westergard
Fourth district supervisor candidate faces June primaries
A candidate for the Republican nomination for supervisor in the Fourth district remains subject to the June primaries. The article notes ongoing party process and expected voter decision as campaigns intensify.
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Uself
Auctioneering Of All Kinda Ruthven Iowa
H B Shartle advertises auctioneering services in Ruthven Iowa offering complete sale management and bidding expertise for all kinds of items.
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H. B. Shartle
Ruthven
Pledge to Voters for State Senate Candidacy
A condensed campaign pledge from Henry C. Adatis of Alpona pledging support for reforms in public finance, honesty, economy, and self government. He calls for taxes to reflect value, business principles, and reduction of political ring influence, urging voters to back his bid for State Senator.
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State Senate
Henry C. Adatis
Alpona
Lawa
Senator announces Joan nomination at primary in TOG
Joan Ie a nomination for State Sera from the 470k, Semadorial is tret at the Primaries June 6th, TOG. Charles GC. Tastings.
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Joan Ie
Sera
Semadorial
Francis Seeks Senate Re-Election At Primary
In a brief plea to voters, L. Ky Francis announces his candidacy for re election to the senate from the district. He urges support if his platform of simplified court procedure economic Site business and dry laws aligns with voters views.
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Tam
Senate
Ky Francis
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