Before The War the Klan Spot and Hinkle Execution
A historic site near Moulton once hosted Ku Klux Klan meetings and a gruesome 78 year old execution of Nancy Hinkle. The narrative recalls a crowd of up to 20,000, the bungled hanging in 1858 in Davis County later moved to Appanoose, and a trial based on circumstantial evidence. The writer reflects on mob justice and questions Hinkle’s guilt, recalling local memories and a juror’s hypothetical verdict.
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Moulton
Orleans
Ian
Klu Klux Klan
Knights of the Klan
Hinkle
Iowa
Centerville
Nancy Hinkle
Davis County
Wapello County
Appanoose
Supreme Court
Izen
Itatt Ama Forton
Bill Campbell
Democratic candidates announce for Appanoose offices
A series of candidate declarations for Appanoose County offices appear. Names include Appanoose Davis Diditrich for State Senator Vepane J Schlegel for State Representative C M McFatridge for Treasurer W J Gorden for Sheriff Roscoe Wales for County Attorney Clyde L Erskine for Clerk of District Court Howard D Evans for Board Member 1938 Term and Harry Stamos for Board Member 1937 Term. Voters will decide at the June 1 1936 primaries.
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Appanoose Davis Diditrich
Vepane J. Schlegel
Howard D. Evans
Harry Stamos
Republican candidate for County Attorney George A Milani
Republican candidate George A Milani seeks the party’s June primary nomination for County Attorney. He faces Republican voters in the contest and emphasizes law enforcement and public safety priorities.
Sheriff Candidate Ballot Statement for Appanoose County
For Sheriff candidate for the office of Sheriff of Appanoose county subject to the will of the Republican voters at the June Primaries. JACK BAILEY.
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Appanoose County
J. P
Port
Harris
Candidate for Sheriff of Appanoose County Seeks GOP Support
A candidate announces intent to run for sheriff of Appanoose County subject to the will of Republican voters in the upcoming primary. The statement signals commitment to GOP backing and countywide law enforcement readiness.
1937 Republican Primaries Clerk and Supervisor slate
For Clerk of Court date for the Office of Clerk of the District Court subject to the will of Republican voters at the June Primaries. For Board Member 1937 Term candidate for the Office Member of Board of Supervisors 1937 Term subject to the will of Republican voters at the June Primaries ORAB CAYLOR
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District Court
Board of Supervisors
Orab, Caylor
Harry Stickler
Harry Stickler for County Recorder
Harry Stickler is the candidate highlighted for county recorder amid a field of hopefuls. The notice emphasizes the race as a matter of official record keeping and public accountability, urging voters to consider experience and integrity in this local government post.
County Treasurer announces I am treasurer under maries will
A county treasury official declares position as treasurer subject to the will of the maries. The notice frames tenure and authority within a local governance context. Names, dates, and further actions are not detailed in the readable text.
Blakeslee Seeks Clerk of the District Court Nomination
Voters in the June Primaries are urged to support WM. R. BLAKESLEE for Clerk of the District Court. The campaign emphasizes Republican voters will decide the nomination at the primary.
Candidate for Treasurer J P Port Harris
A brief notice introduces J P Port Harris as a candidate for the office of Treasurer with emphasis on his bid and political affiliation. The item highlights his candidacy and positions while signaling upcoming voter information and election context.
Popey and Parker Stockbridge Alcohol Debate
In a US crops discussion Mussolini rides in a motor car powered by alcohol, noting Italy can produce alcohol but not gasoline. The piece argues America already has abundant oil and cheap gasoline, and that alcohol from American farm products would be far costlier. Engineers doubt engines run as well on alcohol, making broad adoption unlikely.
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U. S
Mussolini
Italy
America
Gas as fuel shifts public interest in vehicle power
In rural discussions neighbors explore bottled gas for cooking and transport. Detroit witnessed an automobile powered by natural gas with two small tanks capable of a heavy car's 70 mile range. London and Germany test gas in buses and trucks, but Americans see these as uneconomical compared to gasoline.
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Detroit
London
England
Germany
No US class system, only self-reliant and beggar
The speaker argues America lacks fixed social classes unlike Europe. He notes no peasantry tied to the land and no permanent working class trapped in poverty. He warns against class-conscious schemes and envisions a future division into self-reliant and beggar classes if ever class divisions form.
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Europe
England
Drinks and the repeal era appetite among editors
At the Associated Press luncheon ten publishers sat with cocktails. Five remained untouched after the meal, suggesting a shift in drinking habits among business leaders. The writer notes abstinence at multiple dinners, seeing less defiance and fewer impulsive drinks since repeal.
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Associated Press
America
Presidents I Have Met From Grant to Breckinridge
The author recounts encounters with multiple U S presidents and potential candidates. He describes two hour talks at the White House with Theodore Roosevelt and meetings with Senator Dickinson of Iowa, Con. Henry Breckinridge of the Constitution Party, Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan, and Col. Frank Knox of Texas.
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United States
Gen. Grant
White House
Roosevelt
Dickinson
Iowa
Henry Breckinridge
Constitution Party
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Col
Frank Knox
Tinos
Time for open politics and plain talk, not pomp
The speaker argues that past presidents who hid behind grand poses failed to connect with ordinary people. He believes modern statesmen must unbend and engage openly rather than displaying rigid dignity. Public sentiment favors accessible leadership over ceremonial aloofness.
Delivery Record of 2nd Class Post at Moulton Iowa
The notice states the post office at Moulton Iowa received mail as a second class matter during February 1884, indicating the filing and mailing status of the publication for that period. It identifies the town of origin and the official classification used by the postal service at the time.
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Moulton
Iowa
Co-operative movements and American cooperation questa
R Eby discusses co operation in Britain Denmark and America. He contrasts consumer and producer co operatives with political influence often causing failure. He notes dairy marketing dairymen associations creameries and grain elevators as American successes and argues Americans already cooperate with their dollars more than any nation.
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England
Denmark
America
Seed for Sale in 1935 with Germination Guarantees
Seed company advertises April 1935 testing, shelled and graded seed with 98 percent government test, 82 percent crib run, and a 90 percent guarantee. Price four dollars a bushel. Small cars offer high germination from crib at two dollars per bit. Contact M. C. Sherwood Bloomfield Iowa. Also notes Dr Donald Laird explains why people swoon over movie stars in a feature.
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Crib
Donald Laird
American Weekly
NEXT
Chicago Herald and Examiner
Seed Corn For Sale Blanks: Carl Wendland Seeks Buyer
Seed corn for sale with several bushels available. Contact or visit Carl Wendland to arrange purchase.
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Carl Wendland
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C. M. McFatridge
W. J. Gorden
Roscoe Wales
Edward P. Powers
Clyde L. Erskine
York
Emocrat
George A
Milani
Jack Bailey
C. E. Anderson
WM. R. Blakeslee
Popey and
Parker Stockbridge
YE Tribune
R. R. Eby
Co-Operative
M. C. Sherwood Bloomfield, Iowa
FBI
Shirley Temple
Neil and
Caroline Schaffner
Toby
Susie
Peter B. Kynes
Godfathers
Warner Baxter
Shark Island
Allweather
Casady Motor Co
Moulton, Iowa
Ford
UCC
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