Candidates seek state and local offices in 1920 primaries
A flood of notices from candidates announces runs for state senator representing Humboldt Pocahontas and Buena Vista counties in Iowa, and for a representative seat in town district. Others seek Wright County supervisor and Wright County second district posts, all subject to Republican primary results in June 1920.
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Tie
Tim
Mimiolat
Ting
John Cunninghin
Wright County
Iowa
Hean Waters
Pein Fon
John F. Kolling
County Officials Seek Nomination in 1940 Primaries
Fragmented and misspelled: multiple declarations announce candidacies for county sheriff, county treasurer, and county clerk in Humboldt, Huts Daldt, and related towns. Messy OCR lists names like Henry J, Seno Viena, WA Hanson, Mther Bowral Wor, and W. G Mong, with references to June primaries and Republican voters.
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Par County
Huts
Daldt
Henry J, Seno
Viena Winounee
Hunsbotdld County
Primiuriog
Hanson
Candidacies Filed for County Clerk and Auditor in Humboldt County
In this notice Matts A. Wallakau announces his run for Clerk of the District Court in Humboldt County Iowa, seeking Republican support in the late 1920 primaries. C G Seurharongt declares for the office of County Auditor in Humboldt County, Iowa, subject to Republican voters in the June 1980 primaries.
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Lewis Laverade
Hwnbeldt County
Towa
Irl
Matts A. Wallakau
Vor County
Antiilor
Hareby
Mumboldt County
C.G. Seurharongt
Parize fear and disease amid calls for policy change
The piece reflects mixed emotions over a presidential order to exclude migrants from a shore area previously welcoming, citing a disease outbreak and deaths. It notes alarming figures of deaths from fires and road incidents, urging corrective action against preventable causes rather than sensationalism.
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Parrate
Ohr
Parrata
Flrea Amlaan
Nighttime lighting plan touted to improve road travel
A proposal advocates lighting along pathways to ease night travel. Officials say more lights will increase safety and accessibility for commuters, though funding and implementation timelines remain under discussion.
American Legion Renwick Post Earns Meritorious Service Citation
The Renwick Post of the American Legion is cited by the National Department for meeting or exceeding 1929 membership quotas by December 1. Only 63 Iowa posts received the honor. A certificate and commendations reach the post, with similar recognition expected for the Artillery Unit and the auxiliary unit leading in state gains. The post plans to renovate the upstairs for the Auxiliary and Boy Scouts while reducing debt and staging a minstrel to fund the building.
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Renwick
American Legion
Iowa
United
Skater
Aso
Legion
Seed corn testing warns of poor germination and disease
Seed corn is reported to test poorly with low vitality and heavy disease infection. Iowa State College extension plant pathologist notes that drying, storage, and curing affect germination and seed quality. Farmers may send samples to the Iowa State Laboratory for free testing and consider mercuric dust seed treatment to protect against dry rot and poor stands.
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saya R_ Porter
Lowa Shute College
Iowa State Callene
Wiles of Women and the Art of Beauty
An essay traces changing female beauty habits from past to present. It cites historic laws from Massachusetts in 1635 banning certain decorations and a 1770 British act penalizing women who enter marriage via perfume, false hair, or similar aids, noting enduring tension between appearance and virtue.
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Massachusetts
Sunday Morning Fire Destroys Telephone Office
A Sunday morning blaze at the telephone office damaged the roof and interior. The roof was completely destroyed while staffers Miss Lucrets Luchsinger and Mrs. L M. Nichols remained at their posts. Fire crews from Eagle Grove and local teams quickly contained the flames, protecting adjacent stores McGowans Grocery Beenen's, with a temporary canvas roof used during repairs the next day.
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Lucrets Luchsinger
L M. Nichols
Eagle Grove
McGowans’ Grocery
Beenen’s
Hoag Runs for County Treasurer in Ottosen Bid
W C Hoag of Ottosen announced his candidacy for County Treasurer. A longtime resident born in Wacousta township, he has farmed and served in township trustee school board and election roles. He owns the McKnight Point farm, an old historical landmark, and vows to be trustworthy and efficient if elected.
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C. Hoag
Ottosen
Tecasurer
Hoag
Ottoxen
Wacousta Township
A. Hogg
Ellsworth College
Fort Dodge
McKnight Point
Niece of Korleski's Dies from Burns
Rozella Korleski sixteen died at home after severe burns from a kerosene fire in a kitchen range incident Saturday afternoon. Hazella was alone when the kerosene can tilted and exploded, enveloping her in flames before she fled outside. Her parents aided her with a feather blanket but recovery seemed unlikely. she was a niece of Mr and Mrs John Korleski of Renwick.
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Rozella Korleski
Frank
Korleski
Emmetsburg
Hazella
Rowelta Korleski
John Korleski
Renwick
Worm farmer’s fortune from math and biology mix
J B Bilkosky of Alhambra California grows angle worms for sale to fishermen nationwide. A worm lays an eye daily for eight months and each hatches two worms, enabling trillion-scale production shipped in cans of 60. Congressional freshmen hope farmer relief lasts beyond the next election.
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J. B. Bilkosky
Alhambra
Cal
Aya
Ritchie Seeks Republican Nomination for Iowa Senate
W R Ritchie of Marathon announces candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the Fiftieth Iowa Senate district comprising Buena Vista Pocahontas and Humboldt counties. A farmer and former farm hand, he argues for a state tax reform favoring intangible wealth and a current revenue funded public improvement program.
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W. R. Ritchie
Mearathon
Buena Vista
Pocahontas
Humboldt
Fred ©. Gilchrist
Laurens
Ritchie
Marathon
Port Andrew
Riehlen
Wasin
Lowa
Alta
Hoe
Buena Viara
Lincoln Township
Fanners’ Metal Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Buena Vista County
Silehio
Iowa
Sam
Wea Moines
Buena, Vista
Hog Futures Debut on Stock Market
Live hog futures will be bought and sold on the stock market marking a first in agricultural trading. The fragment hints at tariff law flexibility while referencing various odd items in a satirical voice about market changes and prospects.
Drawer of Scotch Fakes Sparks Cautionary Tale
A quip about the danger of purchasing counterfeit Scotch prompts readers to beware mistaken labels and misled buyers. The wry line laments buyers hoping for quality while facing uncertain contents and luck.
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Hardy, Iowa
Neil Hanson
DL. J. Hanson
Miller Wergeland
Alfred Bysland
ER. W. Anliker, Henry Erickson
and Insurance
Eagle Grove, Iowa
Pocahontag
Huena Vista
Uso
Suse Primariu
Pleaxe
Tews
Mumbollt
W.R. Rilahic
Gar
Thane Keldt
Bowral
Dune
Primarion
W. G
Mong
Olfasan
Congress
Mr. Henderson
Shreveport
Renwick Savings Bank
W. Rb, Ritchie
Canaries
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