Colfax Clipper notes inchoate candidacies and political caution
The Colfax Clipper lists eight prospective candidates for office in Marion county while commentaries on saloons and prohibition spar with broader political analysis. It discusses public caution, school building delays, Rinehart on eugenics, and shifts in party dynamics, urging strong Democratic candidates and warning against weak choices. Roosevelt and Taft are labeled factors and the piece critiques Progressive decline and Republican strategies in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Vosimer
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Vollmer
Democratic Party
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
City urged to curb gambling and clean up town
Citizens press Mayor Johnson to act against ongoing gambling in the city. They urge stronger police protection and even liability for owners of gambling venues, arguing honest citizens support cleanup and legal action to remove gamblers from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Vollmer Wins Second District Seat In Tight Race
Be on guard as Vollmer secures the second district with a 2000 vote plurality over the Republican candidate. concerns arise about the creditability of the result and potential calls for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vollmer
Nomination and Election Rules For Independent Districts
The Thirty fifth General Assembly changed nominating school officers in city and town independent districts to petition based. Candidates for treasurer or directors must file a nominating petition with ten voters at least seven days before election. County superintendents should notify officers and newspapers of the changes to ensure broad nominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
School Board
Town
Election law update outlines school board terms and ballots
The document details board composition changes from 1898 to 1900 for various districts, election timing on the second Monday in March, treasurer terms, poll hours, and ballot formatting. It includes nomination procedures, petition requirements, and sample forms to standardize petitions for independent school districts.
Hall's Catarrh Cure a trusted internal remedy
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications the disease lies in the blood. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on the blood and mucous surfaces. It is a genuine prescription from a leading physician, with tonics and purifiers. Testimonials free. F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Public Instruction Superintendent A M Devoe Note
A dated note from A M Devoe Superintendent of Public Instruction dated February 11, 1914. The fragment records an official communication from the state education office. The item emphasizes administrative authority and historical education governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Devoe
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Scotch Collie for Sale from Des Moines Advertiser
A full pedigreed Rough Coated Scotch Collie female, year and a half, AKC registered. Sire Hertzville Hiram and dam Whiting Farm Winnie, nine champions in four generations. Priced at $50, guaranteed as represented, plus one five month old puppy at $15. W. C. Pugh, 513 Good Elk, Des Moines, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.K.C
Hertzville Hiram
Whiting Farm
Winnie
Sparkhill
Southport Kennels
England
W. C. Pugh
Des Moines
Iowa
Local notes from Greely area on weather and visits
Weather turns cold and roads blocked by a snowstorm. John VanMaanen, an Oskaloosa caller, and Frank Bartlow visit area residents. Cattle trade continues with Mr Billick from Oskaloosa buying stock. Verna Moody returns from Pella. Geo Ramsey and Geo Ryan family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John VanMaanen
Oskaloosa
Charley Voss
Bolton
Niel Heemstra
Terpestra
Beacon
Frank Bartlow
John Moody
Billick
Verna Moody
Vander Zyls Visit Leighton Area Feels Like Home
Leighton residents share news of visits and moves. Fred Vander Zyl and Mrs. Vander Zyl and baby of Eddyville spent Sunday with relatives. Henry VerPloeg and family moved into a new home last week. Roy Fleck and Nellie Cruzen wed Feb 12 at Nellie’s parents home and will live on the Fleck farm north of Leighton. J D Fleck plans to move to Oskaloosa. Irene Van Zee hosted the W W Society Tuesday afternoon. Sam Sedrel moved to the Art Van Roekel farm north of Leighton. Dave Grandia moved to his new farm southwest of town. Christia n Reformed catechism class honored Herman Meppelink Sr. for his winter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oskaloosa
W. W. Society
Irene van Zee
Sam Sedrel
Art van Roekel
Leighton
Dave Grandia
H. B. Stienkamp
Christian Reformed Church
Herman Meppelink
Throw Out the Line Give the Kidneys Help and Many Pella People Will Be Happier
Local health piece urges kidney support as overworked kidneys fail to filter toxins. Readers learn about kidney stress signs and simple measures to ease strain, with emphasis on community wellbeing and practical prevention tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pella
New Desk Adder From The American Adding Machine
The American Adding Machine offers a complete personal Adder compact enough for a desk. Its rapid full size design replaces central machines, ideal for offices and stores lacking expensive equipment. Seven keys perform all calculations, reflecting simple operation and high output.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Advised
A Grinnell Iowa testimonial praises Doan's Kidney Pills for back and kidney trouble. Mrs S C Forsythe 608 Spring St notes family use and satisfaction. Ad details price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sale agents for the U S, urging readers to remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
S. C. Forsythe
Spring St
Iowa
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Many Children Are Sickly Powders for Children
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claim to break up colds in 24 hours and relieve feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Available at all druggists for 25 cents sample mailed free Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. Young
The
Chicago Tribune
Boston
Knickerbocker
G. F. Rinehart
Tuscon
Arizona
Rinehart
Orisplet
Dis
State of
Greely
F. D. Stubenranch
American Can Company
Chicago
F. D. Stubenrauch
Pirella
Tcorsets
E. S. Dennis
Dennis’ Pool Hall
Pella City
Lake Prairie Township
Mahaska County
Vander Lindens Bazar
Chambray
M. Vander Linden
Royal” Tailoring
Pratts
L. S. Walker Leighton
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!