Henry Douglas for Republic County Clerk Campaign Letter
A 1914 campaign letter from Henry Douglas Democratic candidate for re election as Republic County Clerk. He cites duties since the primary, tax rolls, settlement with the treasurer, and the 1913 law change moving assessor duties to the County Clerk. He asks for loyal support and promises to maintain economical service if re elected on November 3, 1914.
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Republic County
Sim Ally
Henry Douglas
Local Folks and Biz in Concordia and Nearby
Chas Walter and family traveled to Concordia on business Saturday. The Tootle Estate fences thief land in Norway with steel posts. Howard Ames sold a large potato crop at 75 cents per bushel. Various residents visited kin and neighbors Sunday and Saturday. A Belleville road trial drew many citizens. Allen Squires was sick last week and the Marion Record quotes Mrs Homer Hoch on memory.
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Chas. Walter
Concordia
Tootle
Norway
Howard Ames
B. H. Bartlett
Tom Gile
Chester
Minta Walter
Rose Tate
Bert Ainsworth
John
Community notices and farm updates from Norway area
Mrs Josie Wuthke remains on the pick fist as neighbors attend preaching in Norway Sunday evening. The U B Ladies Aid met in the home at Norway Wednesday afternoon and quilted. Chas Walter and family dined at Clark Murphies. Maud Wuthke sewed last week for aunt Eva Ainsworth in Norway. Mrs Anna Garbry notes no frost to date. Farmers Union sold a car of apples for about 200 bushels, apples fine. Hyder and Barleen finish threshing for fall at Harry Gilea.
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Josie Wuthke
Norway
U. B
Ladies Aid
Har
Chas. Walter
Clark Murphies
Maud Wuthke
Eva Ainsworth
Anna Garbry
Farmers Union
Hyder
Barleen
Harry Gilea
The Forgetter Types in Moral Perspective
The piece contrasts two Forgetters two kinds. The first forgets duties and breaks promises, using “I just forgot” as excuses. The second, “Salt of the Earth,” counteracts petty conflict by charity, cultivating inner beauty and outwardly radiant kindness.
Silent, Unseen Influence Shapes the World of Men
A quote from William Geo Jordan emphasizes personal influence. It argues that a man's unconscious radiations from daily acts and speech spread to others and shape the larger world. Each moment changes life through subtle, pervasive atmosphere.
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Woefu Y Small
William Geo Jordan
Chicken Pie Dinner At City Hall On Election Day
The Ladies of the U B Church will host an old fashioned chicken pie dinner at City Hall. Served from noon until 8 PM, the meal costs 25 cents and is open to all.
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U. B
Missing Herman Kuhn Found Alive After Nebraska Letter
Herman Kuhn who vanished from Mr Wilson's home near Norway last July wrote to his wife and parents from Nebraska early this week saying he is alright. Relatives had conducted extensive searches to locate him.
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Herman Kuhn
Wilson
Norway
Nebraska
Mysterious Disappearance Near Nebraska Family Seeks Answer
A man named Kuhn vanished while working for Mrs Wilson last summer. Local searchers tracked him to a water tank at Scandia before losing the trail and assuming he may have boarded a train. He is married with three children, and his wife and kids live with her parents near Rydal.
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Nebraska
Scandia
Rydal
Beckman Exposition Contest votes due by Oct 21
Villagers are reminded to turn in all ballots for the Beckman Exposition Contest by Wednesday Oct 21. Voting must be completed at the Journal office, with large carbon sheets available for pattern transfers.
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Journal
Tracing Jack and Jill to Moon Myth in Psychoanalytic Review
Dr William A Witte argues the tale stems from moon myth where Jack and Jill symbolize waxing and waning. The fall and tumbling after mirror the moon's phases and the weather's rainfall dependence.
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Jack
Jill
William A. Witte
Psychoanalytic Review
Women’s Activism and Notable Figures Abroad
Nearly 400 women in New York City guard public health daily. Miss Madeline Ferrora, a Sing Sing convict, costs the state $600 monthly. Mrs. Alfred Graham of New York drove a motorboat at 47 miles per hour. Over 350000 signed a petition to the Swedish parliament for women’s enfranchisement. Mrs. Schwester H. Arndt is Europe’s first policewoman in Stuttgart, serving six years.
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New York City
Madeline Ferrora
Sing Sing
New York
Alfred Graham
Schwester H. Arndt
Europe
Stuttgart
Germany
Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction
J Stafford appeals to Republic County voters outlining limited time and finances. He cites thirty five years in Republic County and experience in rural and high schools. He asks voters and their wives to support him at the November 3 election, stressing practical schooling and hard work.
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Munden Schools
Republic
Republic County
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Rock Island Lines
J. B, Croft
Homer Hoch
Marion Record
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Hreman Kuhn
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Beckman
Kansas State Agricultural College
Yours
Anton Hanson
Stafford
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