Congressional Convention to Nominate Iowa District Candidate
The Republicans of Iowa Sixth District meet in Ottumwa on August 5 to nominate a congressional candidate. Delegates from Davis, Mahaska, Jasper, Monroe, Keokuk, Wapello, and Poweshiek counties will be apportioned as in the state call. H L Waterman, chairman, Ottumwa, May 27. The piece also notes a local plea for a businessman to join the county board of Supervisors, arguing for a mix of town and country representation to reflect urban commercial interests.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Davis
Mahaska
Jasper
Monroe
Keokuk
Wapello
Poweshiek
Board of Supervisors
Newton
Kellogg
Colfax
Watt Named as Candidate for County Auditor Nominating Jasper Watt
This week announces James Watt of Mingo as candidate for County Auditor. Watt has lived in Jasper county since infancy and comes from a family active in local affairs. A Republican with strong party loyalty, he has run a successful Mingo business and holds solid education and qualifications for the role. If nominated, he is expected to win decisively.
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James Watt
Mingo
Watt
Jasper County
Jasper Watt
Meredith seeks re nomination for county attorney
The Jasper county newspaper endorses Meredith for re election, praising his conscientious performance and fiscal restraint. It notes he prosecutes and secures convictions at low cost, ensuring impartial trials and fair treatment for the guilty and innocent alike. Meredith is a well known lawyer and respected Christian gentleman.
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Meredith
Jasper County
O.C. Meredith
Decoration Day freedom and universal equality reminder
Judge Winslow frames Decoration Day as a study for American history and progress toward a more perfect social state. He argues the Civil War freedom surpasses national independence as a universal freedom before the law, marking the longest, truest step toward universal brotherhood.
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Judge Winslow
Universal Brotherhood
McKinley Reed ticket favored despite Reed’s likely decline
The McKinley and Reed ticket is meeting with strong favor though many expect Reed to refuse second place. Reed lacks motivation to promote himself, being no better than John A. Logan, while the vice presidential nomination catches Black Jack’s eye.
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McKinley
Reed
Mr. Reed
John A. Logan
Black Jack
Strayed or Stolen Horse From A M Hough Property
A dark brown horse about 1000 pounds is missing from A M Hough’s property. It may be strayed or stolen. Please notify A M Hoven and claim a reward.
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A. M. Hough
Memorial service and community notes from Vandalia
A Vandalia Memorial service drew four to five hundred attendees at the church with music an address by Geo. Miller and a praised quartet. Soldiers were honored at the cemetery with eighteen graves decorated. Local residents from Runnells joined, and many events followed including a birthday surprise for Miss Almeda Brous with music by Miss Fairley. Additional notices mention residents visiting, preaching at the schoolhouse, and family updates through the week.
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Vandalia
Geo. Miller
Runnells
Miss Almeda Brous
Miss Brous
Kansas
Local notices from Dixie area spring activities and visits
Carr planting winds down except in sloughs and river bottoms. Jim Lewis and wife visited Newton last Sunday. Milt Black and wife from near Newburg visited his parents May 11. Charley McGinty gathers bird eggs for sale. Daisy Wilson attended Grinnell Decoration Day. John Moats and wife visited C. C. Wilson. Eva Moats attended Dixie Sunday school. C. S. Hill sold hogs for 42.65 per hundred. Magic lantern show at Dixie school was well received. Dixie school picnic set for June 12. Laura Wilson visiting scholars parents. County officials granted new roads to Turner. opening soon. Rock Island Co. to add another crossing. construction train at Rock and Sugar creeks. Watch kept day and night. Adkin’s spring wagon damaged by runaway team.
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Jim Lewis
Newton
Milt Black
Newburg
Charley McGinty
Eva Moats
Dixie Sunday School
C.S. Hill
Dixie
Dixie School
Laura Wilson
Turner
Rock Island Co
Rock
Sugar
Call Adkin
Alfred Farm for Sale Near Newton with Improvements
The Alfred farm comprising 111 acres of excellent land with improvements is available for purchase 14 miles northeast of Newton. Interested buyers may contact 4515 Gro. T. Anderson, Administrator, for a bargain deal.
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Alfred
Newton
T. Anderson
Admr
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Hoosier & Co
Moline
Schutler
Timothy
Bergman & Mcffinley
J. M. Woodrow
Frank Wilson
Jasper County Bank
Public Square
J. R. Gorrell, M. D
C.F. Boyd, M.D
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The
Newton Record
Record Publishing Company
Homer Galloway
T. M. Rodgers
Republican Congressional Committee
H. L. Waterman
A. M. Hoven
Harry Winegar
Eva
Mrs. Gourhame
den. Ellis
Jay Fuson
Bondurant
FE. E. Draper
Anna Hanes
J. J. Draper
Daisy Wilson
Grinnell
John Moats
Murphy Station
C. C. Wilson
Choice Farm For Sale
Hough’s
Brandenburg
Dresden
McFarland & Son
C.F
Wagley & Smead’s
Newton, Ia
Morgan
China
Japan
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