Political contest grows as primaries loom in Iowa district
The piece outlines early campaign activity around the U. S. Senate bid by Baron EL Sweet in an Iowa district, noting rivals Charles Pickett and Colph Brookhart, possible entries by FE. C. Cunningham and others, and hints at farm and rail issues dominating early primary talk. It mentions past service and local political figures, and midtown economic ads and community notices interspersed throughout.
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activites t wotl
Baron EL Sweet
U S Senate
U. S Kenyon Mgr
Sweet
Waverly
Congress
nation house of representatives
Iowa
general assembly
Afreet
American Legion
Kendall
C. A. Rawson
Charles Pickett
Waterloo
Colph Brookhart
Washington
FE. C. Cunningham
State Farm Bureau
Pickett
campaten
oughout
Tonkhart
hiet
Cummins
Cunningham
tha Farm Bureau
Guy Kendall
water Kenton
Rewfm
Col
W. @. Dows
Cedarids
Robert Healy
W. McFarlane
wblican
Congressin
digiriet
Burton Sweet
Farlane
Black Hawk County
Santee
Cedar Falla
J. J. Rainbow
Black Hawkey
McFarlane
Twin Boys Arrived Bright News From Washington Birth Day
Mr and Mrs Harry Edsil celebrate Washington's Birthday with the arrival of twin boys on Wednesday morning. The event promises joy for at least twenty one years as the family welcomes the new members. Snow mentioned with heavy drift conditions affecting daily tasks as James Stancer notes in a letter from Wetooka SD dated February 13.
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Harry Edsil
Washington
James Stancer
Wetooka
Progrem Review
La Porte City
Kline Store Buyer Ventures to Chicago for New Goods
Bruce Kiine of the Kline Department Store travels to Chicago Monday evening to select staple goods and bargain items for shelves. He plans a four day stop in Iowa City on the return trip to visit his son Keith Kiye at the state university.
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Kline's
Kline’s
Paige
Kino Bros
Kilno Bros
Kilo Bros
Farmers Union
Bruce Kiine
Kline
Jett
Chicago
Bruce
lows City
Keith Kiyce
Mate Unversity
Large crowds attend union gospel meetings in La Parle area
Union gospel services led by Rev J B McMiro and Mr Barenfer draw large audiences when weather permits. Weather disruptions shorten special evenings. plans extend meetings one week. Lunch events at Presbyterian and Methodist churches engage business women and pupils. Music remains a central attractor with a large chorus and solo duets by Mr Harenfar. Saturday features the junior choir “Logster” eight.
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union gospel
J B McMiro
Barenfer
La Parle City
Presbyterian church
vladies
Methodist church
todlea
Evangelical church
MeMlon
Harenfar
Ford car shipment arrives at La Porte City again
Hemsworth of the Nepasa Auto Co La Porte City branch unloads another carload of Ford cars this week. He notes this is the second Ford shipment this month and urges quick action for immediate delivery as demand is high and stock may not last long.
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Hemsworth
la Porte City
Nepasa Auto Co
Ford
Hemeworth
Browns Leave La Porte City for Spencer Iowa Businesses
Mr and Mrs J J Brown relocate from La Porte City to Spencer Iowa. He will run an auto repair shop while she opens a millinery parlor. Mrs Brown will maintain her local store but also operate in Spencer, keeping a full stock and continuing to serve La Porte City customers.
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SPENCER
J. J Brown
Iowa
Brown
Osborn garago
La Porte City
David Alligan
Allgan
Mr Schaub
lily yon
Dart
Schaub
Chicago
Allison
ORR Bremer
Showers Music Store
reatlence
Sycamore Street
Laula Derr
Perigg resaurant
Eten Meera
Cilon
Cedar Valley Times
lo Wineninger
Vinton
Winninger
La Porta City
Pater
Hetle
Jim
Harry Carey
Puntine Theatre
Fred Baker
Parkersburg
Two Fire Alarms Hit Locust and Main Streets
On Friday a fire on Locust Street at the Jim Hudson residence barn spread sparks to nearby structures. Firemen fought with limited water until pumping pressure arrived. the barn and contents were destroyed, estimated loss about 600 dollars with 500 dollars insurance. Monday at 10 40 firemen responded to a blaze at Mary Hilmer’s West Main Street home caused by an overheated chimney. the house suffered fire damage in several areas but was quickly controlled and fully insured.
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Locust Street
Jim Hudson
Hudson
Mya
Mary Hilmer
West Main Stree
losa
frenay
Sixth Grade Parkwar Show at Jo Public School
The sixth grade at Jo Public School presented a well attended afternoon program despite cold weather and a difficult auditorium. Miss Lucy Elwell led the pupils who cut shield shaped programs and performed patriotic pieces with applause. George Washington pictures framed the stage as Trev J Meaiin spoke on American heroes. A ten cent admission yielded eight dollars and thirty five cents, used to purchase needed supplies for the grade.
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jo public school
Lucy Elwell
George Washington
Trev
J Meaiin
America
Vila
Republican Meet Draws Statewide Attendees at Waterloo Rally
Republicans from across the state gathered in Waterloo for a political rally and dinner at the Russell-Lamson hotel. speakers included Mrs Frances J. Whitley Webster City and Ban Sal- Juger, with Rep. Wood of Indiana delivering the main address. The event highlighted party history and current administration praises amid a large audience and protest coverage. In nearby La Porte City, E Love and family held a closing-out sale of 105 head Poland China hogs, averaging about $6000 per hog, prompting residents to plan a move downtown by March.
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John Kerr
Eagle Center
Presbyterian Hospital
Waterloo
Ruby N ‘Elam
Waterloo Park Drug Store
R. C
Bondle Mead Farm
R. Q Bremer
Cedar Falls Wedneyday
C. M. Hoyt
Tripp
Duroc
J. R. Alexander
Charles City
Alexander
Omar Temple
barolog sands
Waverly
John Rosauen
Hilmer Myra
Donwuet
Russel- Lamson batel
naln
Alfred Longley
Frances J. Whitley
Webster City
Iowa
United States
Wit Wood
Indiana
Myr Wood
Harding
Charles Blugacd Alo
Congress
Wood
ram yarrows
La Forte
WILL
Lovelewa
Poland
Lovelass
Fairview
La Porte City
Philippine Quartet concert delights West Branch crowd
A Philippine Quartet recital at the West Branch Auditorium pleased locals with a varied program featuring Senora Olivar on violin and other skilled musicians. The event, part of a broader tour, drew praise for its artistry and engaging performances, including two open selections by Olivar.
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Wenry
Manilla Bay
La Porte City
Philippine Playera
Blngera
Unie
West Branch
Iowa
Weat
asayg
alngera
meat MasterIng
Orlista
Benor Catalina Olivar
waa
Realdea Senora
Tripp
geil
Kilne’s Department Store Bakery Offer Promises Value
In Porte City Kilne’s Grocery advertises bread at 10¢ and features double font styling to highlight Kilne crafted loaves. The notice touts two and three daily deliveries of bread and pastry, including chocolate and caramel cakes, fruit cake, and old wine box cakes at bargain prices.
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Porte City
oaratore
towa
KLINE’S DEPARTMENT STORE
Woman's Relief Corps Meeting Features Lincoln Washington Program
The Woman's Relief Corps met Saturday afternoon with about fifty members and four GAR Post members present. After initiations, a Lincoln Washington program guided by Patriotic Instructor George Bellinger featured readings by Miss Stella Hackett and Mrs F Wilns, piano solos by Mrs Ralph Hudson and Miss Alvinie Phillips, and remarks by Mrs Ayers about a dress worn by her grandmother in 1843. A social hour and refreshments followed.
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WOMAN'S RELIEF CORPS
Kelle
GARL Post
Svo ben
Lincoln-Washington
George Bellinger
America
T. E Sherman
Teacing
Constance Thompson
Stella Hackett
Ralp
Hudson
F. Wilns
A. E Ayers
Alvinle Phillips
Kline Bros Market Day Sale and Local Notices
A market day sale is announced at Kline and Sons department store on Saturday March 4 featuring a kitchen range and various goods. The page also notes multiple social updates from Waterloo and Cedar Rapids families, hospital visits, church activities, and local theatre ads.
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Kline
Kline Bros Finest
Ilga Kline's
Baro
W. Durand
Nick Anton
Waterlon
Esher
Waterloo
Fred Struble Dies Suddenly in Kenosha
Obituary notes the sudden death of Fred W. Struble, longtime Unic ety resident, who died in Kenosha Wisconsin while at home. He was born March 1864 in Staublett Illinois. Funeral held at Catholic church with Father Tracell officiating and burial in local Catholic cemetery. Survived by his wife Margret and five children Jose Scanlan Kenosha Wisconsin and others in Spartanburg Waterloo and Waterloo. two brothers and two sisters also listed with short local ties.
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Fred W. Struble
Unic ety
hig
Kenosha
Wisconsin
WoC
nine o'lock
Father Tracell
Wis
Jeng
La Porte City
Struble
Staublett
Olivols
Uils
perenta
Lagle
Farewell Party At Walker Home For Mr and Mrs Walker
Neighbors and friends gathered Friday night at the Walker home for a farewell visit and games. A generous spread of Troy copper was served as the Bursts departed for their homes while wishing the couple success in their move to Osase.
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Misa Mabel ifewes
Grinnell
Mabel Oren
State ‘Teachers College
Cedar Falla
John Reilly
Clr
Cormeriy
uis place
ard
Kya McLeaughlin lefast
Los Angeles
Cal
WS Durand
ler glass of
Woyn
Bobby Mowbray
William Mowbray
C P Strohm
otchers
Misa Winagene Anderson
Pauline Ashley
Thrift Club February Meeting At Mrs Teeter Home
The February meeting of the Thrift Club gathered ten members for a pleasant afternoon. A hunt for hidden valentinos and privacy contests entertained attendees. A cafeteria luncheon was served. The March meeting will be at Mrs Tuy Atton's home.
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Thursday Club
Clarence Hager
Andrew Miller
W. T. Hackett
Lotus Club
Mrs. Hackett
Mre
James Rector
Great Falls
Mont
Bra
John Rabo
sewiog
Mra. C
THRIFT CLOUD
Thrift Club
Harry Teeter
privey
serse
Mra Ttuy Aaton
Local sales and notices from Waterloo area
Public sales announced at Guenther farm and Sleary Covey farm near Waterloo with dates February 25 to 28. Flower shop agency announces Ruby N Elam flowers at Waterloo with orders for cut flowers and plants. Local political note declines mayoral bid. Lost Elgin wrist watch from train No. 64, reward offered. Barred Rock Toasters and pullets for sale by Mrs J Hummal phone 112 Newpaper item.
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gilty
ada
ONDER
Waterloo
giog
cut powers
planta
Elgin
Ruth Cowlishan
Rebel Ave
DR. J. Hummal
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Jas
Endiana
FAH
MANILLA
Pullppine Istud
Lyceum Conrge Nore
A. T. Paige
Cedar Rapits
W Konlcek
Techester
Mini
William Mevis
Roger Drewer
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wil
J. C. Shroyer
Valentina
Shroyer
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Savannah
raul
FRED STRUBLE
GIBBON
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