Democratic convention names Cox as presidential choice
At the county Democratic meeting held at the Court House on a sunny Saturday, delegates gathered despite the Glorious Fourth observances. The session opened with J. W. Ellis as chair and F. C. War as secretary, with lists read for state, congress, and judicial delegates and temporary organization becoming permanent before adjourning for the afternoon.
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Siade
Court House
Madowé
Folle
J. W.ellis
Rales
J. W. Ellis
LL. Littlefield
T. J. Laube
Adj Journ
Shore
Robt
Lamborn
Schaffer
Nick Godes
Chas. Stoltz, Ltd
I_ W. Ellis
J. W. Dunlap
Ith
Petar Nissen
Prank McLough
Were the Days We Lost to Dwindling Primary Interest
A historical editorial urges the Democratic party to rekindle organization across precincts to counter the Republicans as the primary system dulls voter engagement. The piece recalls past convention vigor, warns of inaction, and calls for youth-led mobilization to restore dominance in Jackson County and Iowa.
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Jackson County
Vendom
Gs &N
Republican Party
Towa
Horace Boies
Clinton County Home Inmate Death by Own Action
Clinton County Home inmate Cieson, about 66, leaped from a third story window into the yard, breaking his neck and dying instantly. Two inmates witnessed the fall. another in the room did not miss his presence. Mgr Oleson from Clinton noted the inmate’s poor health and despondent spells preceding the incident. Charlotte Record.
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Clinton County
Cieson
Mgr
Oleson
Clinton
Hiving
Charlotte Record
Democratic County Central Committee Adjourns
Short precinct addresses list county officials and precincts. Motions elect a lady member from each precinct, appoint F C Young as secretary for two years, and adjournment follows.
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Monmouth
Geo. Tabor
Chas
Scarborough
Brandon
Frank Ripperton
Iowa
Gus Baker
Prairie Springs
I. C. Nemmers
Maquoketa
Ist Ward
Aike Regenwether
Ed Ward—Inc
Popelor
Ted Ward
W. D. Spurl
Eth Ward
J_ W_ Ellis
C. L. Ely
A. L. Broxam
Attommey
P. C. Kelso
Jos, Kelso
J. O. Ristine
Central Committee
F_C_ Young
Democratic County Central Committee
Republicans of County Hold Convention Saturday
The Republican County Convention opened at the town hall Saturday morning with key party figures present. H J Miles was named temporary chair. a credentials and resolutions committee were chosen. delegates to the state and judicial conventions were selected. the session adjourned for 2 pm for further nomination actions.
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Wity Hell
H. J. Miles
W. F. Schirmer
Milton Sagers
SE. Day
E. A. Coverdale
Henry Graaff
Milton’ Sayers
Cmvention
A. C. McKinser
L. Womelshart
Des Mondaly
H. 3. Miles
Geo
Hilsinger
For
Tripa
Henry Gragil
Wm. Steinmete
Milton Sager
A. B. Bowser
Coverdate
O A. Kelley
A C. Sisler
NX. Rostuann
Wit
Schroeder
Fd. Ragatz
J. T. Henricy
Ch Phillips
Fred Gregory
Roger Browne
Harvey Bafler
LW Teeters
Low
Womeieters
Ich
Cedar Rapids
F. & Thomas
Frak Wella
Jno. Selon
E Day
Glen Das
J. C.J
Zwingle Man Hurt In Runaway Team Incident
Tom Sullivan of Zwingle was badly burned after his team spooked and bolted, throwing him from the wagon and causing three fractured ribs and other injuries.
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Zwingle
Tom Sullvan
Death Notice of Mrs. Magdaline Glahn in Charlotte
Mrs Magdaline Glahn dies at her daughter's home in Charlotte at about midnight Monday June 88 following a paralytic stroke. Born March 28 1839 in southern Germany she came to America in 1854 and lived in Walcott Lyons and Charlotte. Survived by four sons and three daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Grantz
Monay
Herman Glakn
Magdaline Glahn
Germany
America
Walcott
Herman Glahn
Herman Glehn
Lyons
Mr. Glahn
Charlotte
Nlm. Graniz
George
Herman
Country Boys Creed on Work and Life on the Farm
The creed asserts admiration for rural life over city life, stressing natural work, virtue in labor, and self-reliance. It champions outdoors, earnest effort, and a square deal, claiming true success comes from action, pluck, and delivering genuine effort rather than luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netire
Edwin Ospoed Grovers
Fourth of July celebration at Legion hall and bowery
A Fourth of July gathering hosted by the American Legion Post drew a sparse crowd due to Sunday night rain. Henry's Orchestra from Maquoketa played for dancing in the Legion Hall and later outdoors, with Atty EL Thomas of Maquoketa delivering a patriotic address before a fireworks display and community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Henry
Maquoketa
Legion Hall
F EL Thomas
Edison Talking Machines Advertised With Snow White Pharmacy
Our readers have noticed the extensive Edison Company advertising campaign in conjunction with the Snow White Pharmacy. The Edison talking machines, like the inventor, are immensely popular and inviting comparison with any other make. Mr. Skelly supports advertising and the Snow White is consistently busy promoting the product.
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Edison Company
Snow White
Edison
Skelly
Senator Kenyon Visits Town After Independence Address
Senator W. S. Kenyon, traveling with a DeWitt party from Dubuque, stopped in our city Monday morning en route to DeWitt where he delivered the Independence Day address at noon. He had breakfast at the Hotel Decker and spent an hour shaking hands with friends, appearing well and hearty after years in Congress.
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Kenyon
W. 5
Dubuque
DeWitt
Decker
Kens Yon
Congress
Streets Oiled After Oil Shipment Arrives
The city began oiling streets after a portion of the oil shipment arrived last week and was distributed where possible. Engineer Morse says the order was placed in November for May delivery, but firms resist honoring contracts as prices rise. Towns with old-price contracts are canceling. The remainder of the shipment is hoped to arrive soon and dust issues settled.
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Morse
Danish immigrant Hans Chrissacuugen obituary notice
Hans Chrissacuugen was born in Denmark in 1853 and died July 3, 1820, six miles south of Maqueketa. He married Dora Resmussen in 1875 and left eleven children, four surviving with his wife. Surviving children include Peter Jacobsen, Max Will hawkman, Mrs Eimer, Stutter Delmar, and Mrs Guy Hansen. four grandchildren. Funeral held at the Methodist church with Rev. J. J. Ridder officiating. Weep not that his toil is over. may we rest as calmly as he.
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Hans Chrissacuugen
Denmark
Maqueketa
Dora Resmussen
Peter Jacobsen
Maxs
Will Hawk
Hone
Eimer
Stutter Delmar
Guy Hansen
Methodist Church
J. J. Ridder
Artifical Light and Its Influence on Civilization Gifted to Library
Library notes record a Century Co. publication in New York titled Artificial Light and Its Influence on Civilization by M Luckiesh, presented with the author's compliments. The gift includes the work and two large photo volumes America Photographed and Earthly Footsteps of the Man Galileo along with 14 volumes of Round Centuries, from Mrs Minnie Shephard. duplicates may be circulated.
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Century Co
New York City
M. Luckiesh
Boardman Reference Library
Minnie Shepherd
America
Galileo
Card of Thanks for Hans Jacobsen in Maquoketa
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy after the death of our husband and father Hans Jacobsen. Grandchildren Chikiéren sind Park Myatt are in Davenport. Harold Hayes Elwood and Stuart Bowman hosted relatives for dinner. Robert Grapengeter and wife of Rock Island arrived and took post at Bob's Green House. Welcome Grapengeter and best wishes for Maquoketa.
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Hans Jaqcobsen
Hans Jacobsen_ Chikiéren
Sind
Park Myatt
Tavenport
Harold Hayes
Elwood
Stuart Bowman
Robert B. Grapenaetter
Rock Island
Green House
Bob's Green House
Grapengeter
Maquoketa
Maquoketa Trims Charlotte in spirited contest
Maquoketa defeated Charlotte Sun day in a high scoring game by 4 to 2. Jones pitched well for Maquoketa escaping bases loaded jams, while Maquoketa’s outfield and timely hitting earned the win. Carson led Maquoketa with three hits, Burnett and Nichols made key catches, and Bailey opened the scoring with a first inning hit. Charlotte’s two runs came in the second on a single and two doubles. Maquoketa answered with three singles and a triple in the seventh to plate the winning runs.
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Maquoketa
Charlotte
Jones
Maquokett
Petersen
Burnett
Nichols
Exret
Bailey
Cherlotte
Lang
Garson
Hensen
Monahan
Carson
Dewitt Aba
HPOA
Spain
Troy
Hanrahan
Jess
Fatal Tervile Auto Crash West of town claims Lemkuhl family
A Sunday evening wreck near the Fred Wilcox place killed Alis Lemkuhl and her four year old son, with Ernest Lemkuhl and others injured. The Hudson veered off a narrow willow-lined road on the Maquoketa West Summit stretch, overturning into an embankment. injuries list broken neck for the child and multiple head and chest wounds for the mother. The Lemkuhl family, Ed and Charles Pankow kin, and others were en route from Wyoming to visit relatives when the tragedy occurred. the double funeral is set for Wednesday in Spragueville.
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Fred Wilcox
Hudson
Ernest Lemkuhl
Alis
Lemkuh
Ed Pankow
Charles Pankow
Preston
Wyoming
Ernest
Maquoketa
West Summit Street
Fisher
Temkahlj
Buckner
Fortunsie
Auty
Dale Eastman Hone
Pinhook
Lemkuhl
Spragueville
Arsenal Workforce Shrinks to Under Four Thousand
Saturday reports show Arsenal workers reduced by layoff notices and pay envelopes issued as the force drops below 4,000. Expected further cutbacks in the biorein vertment works aim to reduce by September. Visitors from Denver and Davenport join local residents for sharing updates and family news.
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Nock Island Arsenal
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Thomas Cox
T. L Lambe
J Crowley
Tony Brandi
Jos
Relso
Theo. Westphal
Paul Godes
P. C. Younes
Mel Caffrey
Matt Even
Inn
Teeters
C. S. Hickson
Sm. Hayes
Joz. McKitlip
Peter Kalmes
C. A. Armstrong
Peters
Fred Gurius
Taber
Frank March
Cato
Eads
Henry Mahoney
N. B
Nemmers
J. Willis
Fairfiald
Frank Hall
Butler
Tos
Noonan
Richland
T. J. Lambe
South Fork
Elmer Bowman
Farmers Creek
J. S. Testers
Walter Dutton
van Buren No
Chris Schrader
Jackson
Patterson_ Otter Grees
T. F. Ryan
Peter Raimes
Union—Inc
F. Goos
Stoltz
Washington
Robi Lamborn
Bellevue
J. H. Ortens
Dlaleyue
A McGowan
Wm. Bray
Joe Lynch
Fairfield
Wm. Burkert
L. W. ‘Peeters
Noxdeneke
M. E. Hanson
Im. Cooper
Chrise Woeten
G. W. Long
Washington Township
Theo Martin
Maquoketa City
Pinse
H. M. Isbell
Gibson
C. K . Campbell
E. Thomas
Rea
San Francisco
Calif
Ohio
Aved
of Charlotte
the Country Boys
Eagle
Lamotte
Itary
Library Notes
Sree
Hansen
Carson McBermott
Heses
Chartokee
J. Maqui
Eerie
Jones G
Guy Hant
Ekalaka
Wilcox Place
Arth We Miller
Denver
Coleie
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