County Dry in Five Years Proclaimed by Petition Totals
Plymouth County vote drives dry status with 2,600 signatures on saloon petition and 174 duplicates trimmed. Only Le Mars would allow saloons under a consent plan. 6,000 voter percent rule left a 124 vote margin after withdrawals. Local figures accuse petitioners of irregularities while saloon opponents claim corruption in the canvass. Plymouth, Remsen, and northwestern Iowa areas figure in the dry drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonx
Cntoonmen
Mymouth
John F. Joseph
Bronx
Taloon League
Wymouth County
LeMars
le Mars
Jovsth
Joseph
Cavan
Plymouth County
Remsen Holdlux
Iowa
Jowa Team Chosen for International Judging Contest
Town State college Ima chosen ts team to represent It in the international judging contest in Chicago. The man of the Over who won the championship at the American Royal Rye Atock Show in Kanga City is on the team. Prof W. TH. Paw led the competition and will decide the final lineup just before the event. The six men named are: T. 1 Marchant, Arthur Karr, A- 3S Gwilt, Harley 7 Walker, 4 Th Dincan, and W. W. Roynolia.
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Town State College Ima
Chicago
Hie Ove
Kanga City
W. TH. Paw
Marchant
Arthur Karr
Gwilt
Harley
Walker
Dincan
W. W. Roynolia
Jerr
Mr. Walker
Prof. Pew
Theaa
Pammel Warns Colorado Dry Farmers On Smelt Risks
Professor Pammet Pammel of Ames calls for moderation in dry farming practices in Colorado. He cautions farmers to avoid excessive use of smells and to maintain stock in cattle and boat matters while warning against overselling promises from dry farming promoters.
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Attacl
Ames —DL. Ts
Pammet
Anes
Colorado
Pammel
Loos
Ary Farming Promortera
Lavinera
Qoltoradto
Election Ordered For Sae City's Bonds Vote
Irregularities trigger new election in Independent district of Sae City to vote bonds for buying and equipping the former Sae City Institute building used by the high school. If needed, board will call another election on bond details with polls reopening November 31.
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Hoe
Becaues
Jow Qusner
Puligol
Sae City
Citz
Board of Education
Bonda
Atention
Unclear historical record on conviction and sentencing
Fragmentary OCR notes mention an individual named Boyer and references to a prison sentence and charges. Other bits point to Ottumwa, Cedar Rapids, and medical or legal terms but details are garbled, leaving the core facts indeterminate.
Ohinn Not Guilty in Local Case Pronounced
A court found Ohinn not guilty after review of the charges in the Bis Ca jurisdiction. The verdict concludes the case with the defendant cleared of all counts. Local officials report no further actions expected.
Wreckage Bodies Found Lyman Building Collapse Cedar Rapids
Reports detail the Lyman building collapse in Cedar Rapids with seven bodies recovered as rescue crews remove wreckage. Other notes mention a train stop arrest in Iowa City, a car overturn near Hubbard, and land deals near Alta and Galva. The Humboldt hydro plant to power a Civic demonstration is planned by the Commercial Club.
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Rufus Raymond
Iowa City
Liberty Pit
Wis
Has
Pataon
Eldora
Hubbard
Paragon
H. B. West Cou
Lyman
Cedar Maples
B. J. Lambert
Northern Iowa Power Company
Unes
Humboldt
Commercial Club
Dubuque Petition For Saloons Faces Five Year Revisions
In Dubuque the city and county weigh the cost and renewal of consent petitions for saloon operation and liquor manufacture. A recent Supreme Court decision requires consent petitions to be based on the last municipal election, prompting renewal of work recently completed and anticipated by local attorneys and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Mquor
Intary Asta
Adair County Youth Dies By Self-Administered Poison
James D. Black, son of Mr and Mira Blane, wealthy Adair residents, died at home after taking strychnine. He died before aid could arrive. He was described as robust and mentally strong, with no stated motive for the act.
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Orient
Guy OG. Blaon
Mira
James D. Black
Adair County
Farm Barn Destroyed In County Fire
The large barn of W. Clark burned to the ground in this county. It held 2,600 bushels of grain, 60 tons of hay, harness and farm machinery. Total loss about $8,000 with $1,800 insured. The cause is unknown. Mr. Clark saved 41 loads of horses and cattle from the flames.
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W. Clark
New Creamery Near Algona Promises Dairy Industry Boost
A new creamery near Algona is nearly complete with the county poised as a leader in a U S government dairy education program. Only one other similar venture exists in the region, signaling a notable step for local farming and dairy practices.
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Algona
Eprly
Kousuth
United States
Ls Fer
Furmala
Count Iy
Burglars Loot Lumber Office After Explosion
Reported explosion at Bayed from which Bay Lumber company suffered a break in. Thieves forced entry to the office safe, removed a cash box and a $60 check, then fled along the railroad tracks where a nearby safe was found unlocked and unguarded.
Arrests Under City Ordinance Target Liquor Solicitation
Four men were arrested in Mason City under a city ordinance aimed at liquor solicitation. The measure authorizes authorities to curb orders and transactions tied to illicit liquor, and questions remain about who will enforce the new limits and how the acts will be carried out.
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Tranglent-Merchante
Mason
Wilson daughter Jessie Woodrow Wilson wed Mr. Sayre at White House
Jessie Woodrow Wilson, second daughter of President Wilson, married Franklin Bowes Sayre of Sayre at 4280 o'clock in the White House east room. The ceremony was led by Rev Sylvester Reach of Princeton. Guests were limited to about 400 with notable attendees from the Wilson and Choate circles, and the bride wore a white ivory satin gown.
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Washington
Jessie Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Feincis Bowex
Sayre
White House
Hey. Sylvester Reach
Princeton
N. Jy
Wilcom
Milas Margaret
Woodrow Wilson
Slater
Mise
Eleanor Randolph Wilson
Migd Adelina Michell Séott
Willam 2
Flcott
Biles Marjorie Brown
Atlanta
Mra
H. T. Brown
Migs Mary G. While
Baltimore
Supreme Court
Boysoin
Harvard Law School
Gilbert Horax
Montclair
N. 7
Williame College
Hopkide
Benjamin Burton
New York City
Beovilla Clark
Salem
Mays
Bayre
Labrador
Newfound
New York
Connoisesyré
Sud
Iba House
Mina Genaviave Clark
Bern
Champ Clark
Gainaville
Women's College
Haltt,mors
Pi! Date Kappa
Kennington
National Young Woman's Christian Association
Bho Hee
Pho
Axsons
Francia Bowes Sayre
Waa
South Bethlehem, Pa
Nobert Hoysham Sayre
Lehigh Valley Railread
Waa Nesnstant
Bethlehem sJron Works
Bethlehen Steel Works
Iled
Lebigh University
Trancle Bowes Sayre
Lawrancevile School
Lawrenceville
N. Y
Willams College
Hoe
Sigma Phi
Gargoyle Society
Phi Beta Kapna
Williams
Whitman
New York State
Afartha Finlay Sayre
William Neyin
Franklin and Marshal College
Lancaster
Buele
Hugh Williamson
North Carolina
United States
Robert Nevin
Rome
Hthelbert Nevin
Jeavle Wilson
Pranda Bayro
Anna Todd
Dolly Madleon
John G. Jackson
Mra. Udk
Ariter
Lucy
Todd
Kentucky
Maria Monroe
Monroe
Samust Lawrence Gongarouy
John
John Quincy
Mare
Mary Hellen
Jackson
Thara-Wors
Logeo
White House, Thoes
Delia Lowa
Joseph Yver
Truth From Youthful Lips At Orchard Jubilee
A middle aged spinster in the suburbs hosts a kind fest at her orchard inviting every local boy. After the feast she asks if eating the apples harmed them. Willie Smith replies the apples would have tasted better with ice cream and cake, revealing the boys valued treats over the fruit.
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Uttle Willie Smith
Skin Disease Tale Promotes Cuticura Soap and Ointment
An 1913 reader recounts a painful facial eruption that spread and disfigured the face. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the ailment recovered over three weeks. The ad promotes Cuticura products and includes a Boston address for more information.
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Mina
Uno Millar
Guticura
Dept. L
Boston
Adv
Brann Promotes CABTORLA Remedy for Children
A fragment mentions JT Brann endorsing CABTORLA as a rare remedy for intents and children. It cites a signature of Leptiitdu and claims usage for over 80 fears, with a note that children cry for Fletcher's Oratoria.
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Jt Brann
Fletcher
His Specialty and the Questions He Ignores
A comic exchange centers on Tarmer Corntessel who dismisses questions as beneath a man who already knows every answer. Advertised sayings pepper the text with mock product names and odd spellings. A worker recalls being insulted after asking for a wage or position, highlighting workplace friction.
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Congroaa
Tarmer Corntessel
Fragmented OCR quote notes on wealth and style
The readable passages reflect a debate on poverty and affluence with remarks about wealth and comfort. The text appears as disjointed quotes, mentioning a millionaire and a poor person contrasting opinions on ease and aspiration.
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