Local voters voice support for state and county candidates
Claudius McGrew of Unionville backs John J. Ethel for State Senator. John B. McNeal, a former railroad man and disabled veteran, has a first class County Auditor record. Harrison McCloud of Walnut t's praises for County Supervisor, term starting 1921, urging a primary vote.
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Claudius McGrew
Unionville
John J. Ethel
John B. McNeal
Harrison McCloud
Walnut T'S
Wis
Harrison
Max Howell for Prosecuting Attorney in Ap panoose county
Regular announcement column notes Centerville native Max M. Howell as a Republican primary candidate for Prosecuting Attorney in Apanoose County. Howell, a Town City Law School graduate and junior partner in Howell Ilgin Howell, opposes third term officers and cites past deference as his reason for seeking the office. He is American Legion and former military service member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max M. Howell
Centerville
Atty
Appanoose County
Howell
University Law School
Town City
Howell, Ilgin & Howell
American Legion
Max Howell
Booze Not a Cure for Colic Says Advert Tagline
The piece argues against using alcohol for stomach pain urging readers to seek a doctor or use Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy instead. It debunks the belief that liquor can cure colic and stomach ailments and cautions readers about unsafe remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Withrow's Restaurant Offers Fine Meals and Lunches
Local dining option Withrow's presents fine meals or lunches for day or evening service. The establishment emphasizes varied menus and a welcoming atmosphere for patrons seeking quality dining in a casual setting.
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Withrow’s
Domestic Happiness Upset as Herbert Couple Is Arrested
Mr and Mrs Elmer Herbert living on South Seventeenth street were arrested Sunday morning after neighbors complained of their actions at police headquarters. Mayor Fox fined Mr Herbert 25 dollars, he refused to pay and was jailed until payment. Mrs Herbert also fined 25 dollars and sent home to care for two children after refusing to pay. Kilmer Herbert later paid 15 dollars as the remaining portion of the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Herbert
South Seventeenth Street
Herberts
Fox
Herbert
Tie
Wrecked Cars Signal Ditch Day Observation Gap
The sight of wrecked cars along the motor roads shows that no drivers have been observing Ditch Day, highlighting a lapse in the planned observance among motorists.
There Are Only Two Kinds of Americans
A stark aphorism proclaims that true Americans exist only as those who are Americans versus those who are not. The remark underscores a harsh view of national identity and public belonging in a polarized climate.
Raney Seeks Board Seat for 1922 Term
R J Raney announces candidacy for Member of the Board for the 1922 term. Former two term member, conservative steward of public funds. Hast side district would gain representation, voters urged to consult him on roads and bridges. Raney, a farmer, knows local needs.
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Raney
Four Joy Riders Nabbed After Grand Chase In Hudson Six
Four youngsters from Greenfield fled in a Hudson six after breaking down and stealing a Chalmers and a Buick. The teens include two girls aged 14 and 15, Lorraine Hall and Helen Hall, who carried a bank draft for 826 dollars. Officers pursued to Glenwood and Centerville, where the youths, heavily armed, were captured and jailed with the girls sent to a cousin’s home. Police cite parole violations and prior thefts linked to Bus Cutting and Clyde Durst.
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Moulton
Hudson
Hamed Lorraine
Helen Hall
Helen
State Savings Bank
Anita
Moberly
Lorraine
Arthur Wright
Wright
R. C. Combs
Bi. M. Dye
Greenfield
Ford
Bus Cutting
Clyde Durst
Mayor Evans
G. L. Bovard
Charley Johnson
Grandpa Combs
Verne Newcomb
Squire Cole
Tobin
Jim Black
Centerville
Elgin
Rama Dye
Nebraska
Oakland
Cutting
Anamosa
J. W. Hall
Sprague
Adair County
Grandfather Combs
Railway Notes and Local Happenings This Week
Fireman Montgomery hails from Northern Minnesota and secured a plot of government land. Monte served as a sailor in the late war. A large number of Wabash workers were laid off on Monday for Decoration Day. Everett Cooley visited Chariton Monday and fished a bit. Engineer Capps and Fireman Bob Bissett had a minor collision. Sunday evening at Albia Conductor Fry of Moberly attended a Memorial service at Moulton. Section boss Bill Cowell boasts the town’s best garden, while Bill Bowie claims another claim. Let the Irish and the Scotch go to it.
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Montgomery
Minnesota
Monte
Everett Cooley
Capps
Bob Bissett
Albia
Fry
Moberly
Moulton
Bill Cowell
Bill Bowie
Clark and Burgher Offer Screen Goods in Stock
Screen wire, screen doors and fly swatters are available from Clark and Burgher. The store promotes a full line of insect control and home screen products.
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Clark & Burgher
Hargrove Sells Holsteins to Uruguay for 1.50 Each
Holstein breeder H. C. Hargrove of Warren County recently sold four Holsteins to the government of Uruguay at 1.50 each. Uruguayan buyers visited earlier and arranged the purchase. The four cows will be shipped in a carload with other government purchases, alongside 10 Polled Angus bulls from the old McHenry herd near Denison.
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H. C. Hargrove
Warren County
Uruguay
McHenry
Denison
Mournful Obituary for Young Billie Caswell
William Robert Caswell born February 24 1915 died May 29 1920 in Moulton Iowa at age 5 years 3 months after a brief intestinal poison illness. He was a dutiful child beloved in the Motherly Christian church and remembered for patience and a hopeful prayer Jesus help me to get well. Funeral held Saturday at the Christian church with Rev Howard Rogers officiating and interment at Oakland cemetery. W M Blackwell of Moberly Missouri attended, bringing floral offerings from Billie’s many friends.
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Rob’t Caswell
Moulton
Billie
Jesus
Jie
The
Christian Church
Howard Rogers
Oakland Cemetery
W. M. Blackwell
Moberly, Mo
Homesick Emma Goldman Provokes Washington Letter
Alex Miller in Washington Democrat laments Emma Goldman travels from the United States. The writer praises homesickness and distrusts supporters, urging her removal and expressing hostility to those who sympathize. The commentary displays nativist, anti immigrant sentiment and calls for exclusion.
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Alex Miller
Washington
Democrat
Emma Goldman
America
Emma
Moulton Produce Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation for Moulton Produce Company in Moulton Iowa. Articles name seven initial directors W M Robinson A B Davis G B Lindsey A C Schulz L I Goode Ira Stuthebeam J R Fox with capital stock 25000 and March 1920 start. Officials elected yearly. initial directors named.
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Moulton Produce Company
Moulton
Iowa
W. M. Robinson
A. B. Davis
G. B Lindsey
A. C Schulz
L. I. Goode
Ira Stuthebeam
J. R. Fox
Harley Horn
J. 4
Carr
H. P. Powers
A. C. Schulz
Ira Stuilebeam
R. Fox
G. B. Lindsey
L. &. Good
John H. Cupp
Local Elections and Memorial Day Notes at Oakland Cemetery
The article comments on Memorial Day at Oakland Cemetery with floral tributes to heroes, mentions a Go-Gas station landscape artist from Rock Island, and notes the June 8 National Republican convention and looming primary battles. It lists Sheriff candidates Pres Gray E E Adamson Grant Clark and others, with no clear front runner.
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Rock Island
Jim Sparks
Sheriff
Pres Gray
E. E. Adamson
Grant Clark
Geo. Elgin
Charley Eddy
Charles Evans
Memorial day and weekend visits around Beulah area
Beulah vicinity residents took part in Memorial day services at Moulton Sunday afternoon. Merle Ketcham and family attended a band concert in Moulton Saturday night. Clayton Joiner and his wife with two children visited near Unionville. Frank McFall and family visited Leo Salladay’s home. Ira Brinigar of Ottumwa visited Charley Brinigar’s family. Ruby Reeves of Moulton visited her sister at Leonard Stucky’s. Paul Stansberry and wife were Adell callers Monday. Grahama Peebler visited with her daughter Cora Short. Marjorie Strunk of Unionville came Sunday to visit sister Mrs. Clayton Joiner. John Taylor, his wife and son Fae were guests at Charley Evans Tuesday evening.
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Moulton
Merle Ketcham
Clayton Joiner
Unionville
Frank McFall
Leo Salladay
Ira Brinigar
Ottumws
Charley Brinigar
Ruby Reeves
Leonard Stucky
Paul Stansberry
Adell
Grahama Peebler
Cora Short
Marjorie Strunk
John Taylor
Fae
Charley Evans
National political convention described as dramatic and historic
A historical newspaper excerpt extols a national convention of a major political party as unequaled in drama and impact. It highlights loud crowds, fervent oratory, factional battles, mysterious influence, and sudden twists, while humorously noting bill collectors needing salt shoes to endure brief debt-collection calls.
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Oaesting
United States
Clean-up day prompts stray rubbish along main road
Residents participate in a neighborhood clean-up taking debris from homes to a central collection along a busy thoroughfare. The scene shows piles of trash awaiting disposal, highlighting community efforts and challenges in keeping streets tidy.
Memorial Day Observed With Grand Army Fraternity
Memorial Day in Moulton drew a full Methodist church as Clark Post veterans led a parade. The program featured music by a Ladies Quartet, Rev. Banker, Miss Edna Powers, H. T. Berry reciting Gettysburg Address, Rev. Geo. Lee, choir, and Rev. Howard Rogers delivering benediction.
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Moulton
Methodist
Grand Army of the Republic
Veterans of
Clark Post
America
Laverma L[vans
Mildred Gale
Banker
Edna Powers
Lincoln
Gettysburg
H. T. Berry
Geo, Lee
Oskaloosa
Howard Rogers
Address by Rev Lee honors soldiers at Oakland cemetery service
Rev Lee's address contrasted Israel to America and the Union's growth, noting the nation’s role in world events from 1861 to 1917. A large crowd attended honoring departed comrades, with G A R and American Legion units aiding the burial detail and Rev Howard Rogers delivering tribute to US valor. Committees thanked citizens for transport and spring blooms donations.
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Lee
Israel
America
Europe
Fost
Oakland Cemetery
Carson
Schulz
Clinkenbeard
Rogers
Lynch
Eilarton
McClure
Stevenson
Swift
Kimball
American Legion
Card of Thanks for Memorial Day by G A R Post
In behalf of W A Clark Post G A R I sincerely thank all who helped make Memorial Day a success. Special praise to Mr Editor for the preparation and program that made the day beautiful. Yours truly RouboLru Schulz Post Com
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W. A. Clark Post
RouboLru ScHulz
Post Com
Moulton Ball Team Organized. Bovard Elected Manager
Moulton athletic ball team organized on Wednesday night with George Bovard elected manager. Crackin' good games predicted. Rush Whitaker, intoxicated Saturday afternoon, went to his divorced wife’s home on South Cottage street and damaged furniture. He was arrested, pleaded to intoxication, and fined $25. Towegian.
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Moulton Athletic
George Bovard
Rush Whitaker
South Cottage Street
Towegian
Cafe Moves to LO. O. F. Building in Moulton
The Moulton Cafe has been relocated to larger quarters in the LO. O. F. building where Mr. and Mrs. Stober invite patrons to visit.
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Moulton
LO. O. F
Mrs. Stober
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Hoover
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