Who Will Be Ackley’s Next Mayor A Survey
A newspaper survey lists candidates for Ackley’s mayoralty after municipal ownership, with names like J. S. Roberts and John R. Heinz among others. Interviews reveal varied views on salary, duties, and eligibility, including Roosevelt’s firm refusal and others calling for modest pay or expanded clerk roles.
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Ackley
Ackrey
Commonwealth
Shekels
Atty
J. 8. Roberts
John R. Heinz
J. W. Thornton
Theodore Roosevelt
J. B. Bleeker
H. H. Heetland C. Borg
W. P. Helcher
L. HE. Coordes
H. A. Miller
Atty. J
Roberts
Eldora
Acin
H. H. Heetland
Water and Light Department
FB Merker
L.J. Coorles
Tam
Wieplace
W.P. Hulcher
Farmers Swindled Near Plymouth and Firm's Change
The Plymouth area reports swindling of farmers by a local con man, with funds misappropriated and individuals fined in related matters. Concurrently the firm Martin Johnson Co. or “the big store” may dissolve partnerships as A Jolinean retires, with both merchants long established. The note also defends prior financial bid handling for Hardin county reports, clarifying a perceived joke and a correction of a bid error by 90 cents versus the intended $1.00 per page.
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Martin, Johnson & Co
A. Jolinean
Hardin County Financial Report
Newcomer
Evangelist Barker Preaches Strong Sermons At Methodist Meeting
Evangelistic services at the Methodist church continue with large male attendance last Sunday and a well filled women’s gathering on Wednesday. The address on The Influence of Woman drew appreciation as Barker’s sermons plant the good seed in many hearts. attendees are urged to consider where they will spend eternity.
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Methodist Church
Evangelist Barker
Mail Order Hous es and the catalog business questioned
A Hardin county merchants meeting critiques mail order houses. Des Moines talk by HL Chaffee argues catalog sales drain home commerce, hurting schools churches roads and taxes. He notes clandestine shipping, fictitious names, and secrecy in purchases as harmful to local merchants and communities.
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Hardin County
Des Moines
HL. Chaffee
Chicago
Laevest
Round About USI Happenings In Grant
Mills Kitty Smith of Rockwell visiting at Frank Holleran s. A dance by Jim Keough and wife entertains district youth. The marriage of Will Richtsmeier and Mary Burkley occurred at St Peters church with Rev Burkley officiating. Jack Carroll welcomed as a future papa on Washington s birthday. Mother and son doing nicely. Marie Kearney staged an engaging recital event with young pupils delivering songs and dialogues to pleased audience.
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Mills Kitty Smith
Rockwell
Frank Holleran
Amman
B. Spengler
M. Moyer
Edward Ryan
Brags Brothers
Buffalo Center
Jim Keough
Will Richtsmeier
Mary Burkley
St. Peters Church
Burkley
Jack Carroll
Jack
Washington
Marie Kearney
Reynolds Nelson wedding set for Thursday at Iowa Falls
Mrs Ed Cross T H Wilson and wives plan to attend the Renolds Nelson wedding Thursday evening in Iowa Falls. A Christian church entertainment Saturday night drew praise for every participant. Miss Rose Wilkinson visits at the T A Wilwon home. M B church building at Robertson for sale. Mrs Hmms Sparks, visiting from Oklahoma, stays with her parents Will Mogle.
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Ed, Cross
T. H. Wilson
Iowa Falls
Renolds-Nelson
Christian Church
Rose Wilkinson
T. A. Wilwon
M. B
Robertson
Hmms Sparks
Oklahoma
Will Mogle
Children Burned To Death In Hampton Fire
Two young sisters of George and Mrs. Ahronds died in a Hampton house fire Tuesday morning. The younger girl, tied in a high chair, was found smothered by smoke near the stove. The elder, four years old, died hours later at a doctor’s office despite efforts to revive her. Neighbors found the scene after the door had been locked from inside.
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Ters
Geo
Ackley ISD election notice for March 12 1906
Notice to legal voters of the Independent School District of Ackley that the annual election will be held at the Board of Trade room in Ackley on Monday March 12 1906. Elections for one School Treasurer for two years and two School Directors for three years. Polls open 1 PM to 7 PM. Annual electors meeting at 8 PM to conduct lawful business. Signed Broom? and secretary Joan A Johnson. President.
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Ackley
Board of Trade Room
Broox
Joan A. Johnson
Grand party scheduled next week at K of P Hall
A grand party is planned at the K of P Hall next week with a card table welcome for all, Algona harp orchestra performing, and refreshments including hot drinks and confections. Dress is simple, with restrictions on jewelry and attire, and Y.B.s may be barred if rules are violated.
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Algona Harp Orchestra
Y.B
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Plymouth
Suldhem
Soro
That County Printing
USI
Grant
Financial Statement
Independent School District
Singhlas
Saomele
the Journal Office
John Rath
W. A. Young
W. T. S. Rath
Europe
Iowa
Sakker, Ackley
Fowa
K. of P. Hall
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