Gas Lighting Debate in Graettinger Overshadows Public Works
D W Cameron argues against funding an electric plant, citing high taxes and debt limits. He says the present gas light system could be repaired for about 400 dollars, insisting underground pipes are sound and burners just need updating. Local editor notes Cameron’s mayoral experience informs his views while acknowledging disputed plant condition and overhead costs.
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D. W. Cameron
Monday
Graettinger
Boundry
Cameron
Wildey
Grantei Oe
German chemist claims water fuels car in new process
Louis Enricht of Farmingdale New York declares a formula to extract hydrogen from water to run an ordinary runabout, replacing gasoline. With Dr. William Gibson observing, a test used water and powder in a garden hose to fill the tank, spark the engine, and drive four miles without gasoline.
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William B. Gibson
Huntington N. Y
New York
Farmingdale
Gattage
Fenton Reporter Notes Mrs Voigt Entertains Menz Family
Mrs Carl Voigt and her husband hosted the J W Menz family for dinner last Sunday. The log of visits records a pleasant social gathering at the Voigt residence in Fenton.
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Fenton
Carl Voigt
J. W. Menz Family
Local notes report injuries and visits across area
Last week residents learned of a shop accident when a man cut a finger while sharpening a razor. Several local movements included stallion loading for Wisconsin trade and a Fenton business visit by Mr. Greenberg. Families moved into new homes, others traveled for visits, and a number of health incidents and a death were noted, including Mrs. Magner's paralysis related death and a brother's fatal skull fracture in Rosalia Washington.
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T. C. Thompson
G. C. Goard
J. Steele
Archer
John Theesfeld
Wisconsin
J. Greenberg
Algona Iron and Junk
Mr. Greenberg
Frank Shoemacher
Philip Weisbrod
Carl Voiet
Elmer Moore
O. S. Warner
Burt
E. M. Christenson
Mary Dowd
Yankton
South Dakota
Shadle
C. H. Blossom
R. S. Blossom
Farmers’ Fenton Savings Bank
Litchfield
Minnesota
Alex Gowans
Cylinder
Helena Newel
Kanawha
H. J. Newel
M. M. Magner
Magner
Klemme
Portland Township
O. P. McDonald
Our City
W. H. Kohlsted
Rosalia, Wash
Henry
Get Acquainted Special Train Visits Graettinger
May 25 morning the Waterloo business leaders aim to meet Graettinger merchants and bankers. The sixty heads of state institutions arrive at 3 41 A M for a twenty five minute visit to discuss business conditions and improve relations. A concert by the visiting band will be played on Graettinger streets during the stay.
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the Times
Graettinger
Iowa
Waterloo
Chas, van Vleck
Sec'y
Concrete mixer and engine for sale cheap
Concrete mixer and engine available at Barrett's Feed Barn with easy terms. Bargain price advertised. inquire at Barrett's to discuss details and arrange purchase.
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Barrett
Miss Johnsons Studio To Open Saturday May 13
Miss C M Johnson announces MISS JOHNSONS STUDIO will be open on Saturday May 13 at Farmers Grain Co grounds for a ground corn for chick feud event.
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Miss Johnson
C. M. Johnson
Farmers’ Grain Co
Reliable Seed Corn Testing Near Mallard Iowa
Reliable Seed Corn announces testing of several hundred bushels of Early Yellow Dent corn grown by Geo Hekhart near Mallard Palo Alto County Iowa. Prof Houses test of this crib shows 95 percent. They will test every ear and offer seed at 4.50 per bushel through A T Horton Myr Emmetsburg Iowa.
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Geo. Hekhart
Mallard
Palo Alto County
A. T. Horton
Myr
Emmetsburg
Towa
Shire Stallion Jim Opens 1916 Season at Ellis Farm
Shire Stallion Jim certificate No 3634 weighs 1850 pounds bay in color and will stand the 1916 season at D F Ellis’s farm home west of the Kelly school house on the south side. Terms ten dollars to insure a live colt eight dollars to insure the mare with foal breeder pays service fees if mare leaves locality or is disposed of. Owner D F Ellis declines liability for accidents while providing due care.
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Jim
Kelly School
D. EF. Ellis
Anderson Announces Candidacy for Representative Seat
C B Anderson submits declaration announcing candidacy for the office of representative from this county subject to democratic primaries in June.
Jackson Announces Candidacy for Palo Alto Sheriff
J W Jackson declares his candidacy for sheriff of Palo Alto County on the Republican ticket subject to the June 1946 primary. The announcement signals party backing and a clash with potential opponents as voters prepare for the primary decision.
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Palo Alto County
J. W. Jackson
Westergard declares candidacy for Fourth District supervisor
Thereby announce myself as a candidate for sheriff subject to the action of the democratic primaries in June, J, 7, Hand, for Supervisor, a candidate for supervisor in the Fourth District, subject to the action of the democratic primaries in June. Tans Westergard.
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Office of Representative
C. B. Anderson
Tans Westergard
Candidate announces run for Fourth district supervisor
A candidate declares intention to seek the Republican nomination for Fourth district supervisor, subject to June primaries and party action.
Pledge to Voters by Henry C Adams in Iowa State Senate bid
Henry C Adams of Algona Iowa issues a pledge promising support for tax reforms honest management and economy in state funds. He advocates real self government and governance free from political rings as he seeks the State Senate seat for the primary on June 5.
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State Senate
Henry C. Adams
Algona
Iuwa
Tamit candidate for oalection to the sunita from thin district
Francis appeals for support in the upcoming Republican primary. He frames his bid as a push for peace and local business revival, asking voters to consider his platform and views before the June election.
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Tamit
Sunita
I. i. Yrancis
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Altho
Frank
Rhode Island
Red Eyes
Pat Lambe
J.W. Robbins
R. I
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W.H. Noble
C.T. Sevdy
J. P. Conway
Alice Dinnan
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W. J. Lorts
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Crraettinger
Farmers Savings Bank
Wallingford
George
Saunders
Albert Luke
Graetinger
Lewis Lippold
Kinary
Wm. Michels
Salim
P. F. Conlon
Worthington, Minn
the Republic
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L. O. Wigdahil
Shartle Auctioneering
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Slowa
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