Toad Entombed in Texas Courthouse Moves to Washington
A famed toad once sealed in a Texas courthouse cornerstone has been moved to Washington after thirty one years. The curio’s relocation prompts playful speculation about changing fashions since retirement. Also noted: Mabel Bell dubbed queen of diamonds bids $68,000 for Byrd’s plane to cross the Atlantic. Personal crisis reports grow costlier.
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Texas
Washington
Mabel Bell
Queen of Diamonds
Byrd
Atlantic
Humboldt County Set for 1928 Republican Primary
The Humboldt County Republican nomination process unfolds for the office of County Attorney with candidates Lvldh te datbd the Phy and Herrick likely contesting the race. The primary election is scheduled in June 1928, with party veterans backing the official slate and local voters urged to participate.
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Humboldt County Lowa
Herrick
Candidate Statement Note for Humboldt County Recorder race
Ethel Barrett announces candidacy for County Recorder, seeking the Republican voters’ support at the June 1928 primaries. Barrett requests consideration by Humboldt County voters and presents her formal declaration for the office.
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Humboldt Growa
Ethel Barrett
Clerk of the District Court Nomination Petition Notice
A notice announcing candidacy for the Republican nomination for Clerk of the District Court in Harbildt County. Statement asserts qualification and intent to run per party rules, subject to Republican voters will, with dated signature.
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District’ Court
Harbildt County
County Sheriff Nomination Placeholder for Humboldt Race
For County Sheriff's nomination in Humboldt County the 1928 Republican primary sought a candidate and expressed will of the party at that time. W. P. Hansen appears as a named participant in the historical notice.
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Humboldt County
Yateway
Primar
W. P. Hansen
Trenaurer Thereby Announces Candidacy for Nomination
A truncated notice proclaims Thos. B. Byrno seeking the county treasurer nomination. The message references voters at the Rhine in 1928 primaries and the candidate’s intent to compete for the office.
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Jeet
Thes
Voters At the
Candidacy Declared for Humboldt County Auditor Race
County candidates announce bids for Humboldt County Iowa auditor in the June 1928 Republican primaries. W W Sterna and C C McFarland seek Republican support and goodwill from voters in the county race.
Lovrien and Strachan Enter 1928 Humboldt Nomination Race
Fred C Lovrien and W H Strachan announce candidacies for the Republican nomination for the Representative seat in Humboldt County. Primary set for June 4, 1928 with district coverage including the 7th and 78th districts.
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Humboldt County
Fred C. Lovrien
Opheim Laverade announce candidacy for Third District Supervisor
The statement declares candidacy for Supervisor of the Third District comprising Norway, Lake and Vernon townships. It asserts nomination by Republican voters at the June 1928 primaries and names Lewis Laverade and QO A Opheim as involved parties in the bid.
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Norway, Lake and
Vernon
Lewis Laverade
Primarica
QO. A. Opheim
Special Election Resolution In Renwick Iowa
A special election is set in Renwick Iowa to grant Northwestern Bell Telephone Company a 25 year franchise to occupy streets and alleys for a local exchange. Ordinance No 100 outlines rights duties and cost sharing with the town and requires voter approval at the May election with notices and procedural details.
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Cornell
Mayyar
Ciy
Yses Mois
Iowa
Lie Council
Kcklown
Wek Lowa
Rennick
Jawa
Andlihdredpon
McCurry
Phipps Chen
Lomayes
Black
Schipull
Walker
Pippa
Ays
Nanes
G. A. Stoddard
Renwick
Northwestern Bell ‘Telephone Company
Ded Moines
Ordingnee
Iown
Said
Northwestern
Pete
Iere
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Taventy
Wait Lown
Samaig
Anfé
Renwick R
Town Clerk Stoddard Certifies Town Provisions
The document records approval and filing of provisions by Northwestern Camping and Renwick Town Clerk. Mayor G. Av Stoddard attests the act on April 40th in Renwick Iowa with Elmer as Town Clerk witness.
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Renwick
Acse G. Av Stoddard
Berae
Altesli
Dietrigh Hiner
Clore
Stenwick
Iowa
Lows
Uits
Av.has
Q. A. Stoddird
MR. Farmer
Humboldt Rendering Works
State of
Plight of the Aged and Poverty Education
An essay-like piece argues that many aged people rely on charity and poorhouses, estimating about eighty thousand in the United States. It warns that most over 65 depend on relatives and others, due to past misfortune, and calls for awareness of aging poverty across society while noting unrelated curiosities about wealth and history.
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United Idea
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