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Humeston New Era

Location

Humeston, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1908

Page

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Taft and Sherman Sweep County Vote Record

Unofficial returns show Republicans winning the county ticket with the exception of Miss Rea for superintendent. McCulloch defeats Exley for representative. Jamieson carries Wayne County for congress. Taft leads nationwide with large pluralities, Ohio and New York results noted, Illinois reelected Deneen, Minnesota governor races. County and township results listed with multiple offices.

Wayne Miss Rea Alfred Sth Jones Jamieson Wayne County Hepburn Emerson Williams Richman Township McCulloch Exley Taft Cummins Carroll New York Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Hughes Bryan Nebraska Chicago Record- Herald Senate House Deneen Ilinois Cannon Illinois Johnson Minnesota

Walk You Sucker Walk and Hall Plans Circus Moves

A neighbor bought boots by mail from Chicago at 35 cents less, paid 55 cents express, they didn’t fit, and he may go to Chicago to exchange them. W P Hall, famed horse buyer, was in town en route to Corning to buy more. Campbell Bros circus to winter at Lancaster around Nov 6. next season to expand and possibly bear Hall’s name. Hall’s brother Lew heads to Africa to buy fifteen more elephants and other shows.

Chicago W. P. Hall Corning Centerville Hall Campbell Bros. Circus Lancaster Oklahoma W. P. Ha Campbell Bros Lew Africa Thursdzterville

Miss Augusta Bott Married in Salt Lake City

Miss Augusta Bott, daughter of Mr and Mrs J David Bott, wed Mr Al in a Salt Lake City parsonage on October 22. The groom, a prosperous farmer near Spokane, and the bride have many friends who wish them a long prosperous life. they will live in Spokane.

Salt Lake City Augusta Bott Peer J David Bott Washington Spokane Wash Izola Wilmot J. L. Wishmeyer W. Wilmot Welock J. H. Perry Baptist Church of Corydon Mr. Wishmeyer

Humeston Sets Record High Ballot Count in Local Election

Voters lined up as polls opened at seven for Humeston election with 396 ballots cast, surpassing 367 and 385 from prior cycles. Clear November weather accompanied a long counting process due to three ballots for some voters and no circle on the ballot this year. Local tallying extended into the afternoon as results were finalized.

Humeston United States

Halloween Pranks Downplay Town Pranks Record

Limited mischief noted on Halloween with children keeping efforts light and town not significantly overturned. Local observers report a mild, orderly evening and a commendable record set by the youngsters.

The Smuggler to Feature in New Era Next Week

A teaser notes the subject The Smuggler will be covered in depth in next week's New Era, promising new details and a forthcoming article.

First Basket Ball Game Opens Humeston Debut Season

The Garden Crowe and Humeston fire up the first basketball game of the year as Humeston plays its inaugural contest. Crowe hosts a spirited opener with notable effort from both squads and anticipation for the season ahead.

Crowe Humeston

Sutton Dead An Esteemed Derby Citizen Dies

G H Sutton, an old and highly esteemed Derby resident, died Monday morning about seven o'clock after an extended illness. He had been ill for some time.

G. H. Sutton Derby

Halloween Party by P. E. O s at Buck residence

About seventy five guests attended a Halloween party hosted by the P. E. O s at Mr and Mrs W H Buck. Lanterns on the porch lit a night of merriment with costumes hat trimming contests a lantern light supper and songs ending with laughter and good humor.

Hallowe’en W. H. Buck Jack O J.J. Hasbrouck Supt Walker Lantern Hight

Iowa Leads in Federated Women's Clubs Count

Iowa tops the union in federated women's clubs per Gate City, with 366 organizations and about 13 000 members statewide. The report notes Iowa excelling across the state in civic club activity.

Iowa Massachusetts

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Taft and Sherman Senator Township White Barlets Sena Hayward Ata Rages Dens Auditor State Bleakley Monroe Murrow Cunningham Bygrs Riggs Miller Supreme Judges Supreme Court Bousquet Whitmore R. BR Jamieson, d Eisley Roo Dotts Morrison Jared Reddick Astices Ford Goodrich Irwin Rutledge Gibbs Kipper U.S Lacy Aote Wishmeyer-Wilmot Waverly Sugar Factory Waverly Democrat William Howard Taft Smuggler P. E. O'S Entertain W. J. Buck Niewspap Shacheve
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