Democratic Candidate Expends Near Five Thousand Dollars
Cedar Rapids Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John T. Hamilton reports spending 4.95 in his campaign as disclosed to the secretary of state on Saturday. In separate filings Maurice Connolly of Dubuque, Democratic U S Senate candidate, reported investment of 5 698 with 3 980 donated to him. A Ford automobile used by W H Gibbs in livery caught fire Friday evening, its tank leaking and rubber piping rupturing as flames spread to the car body. Local residents aided, but damage was significant to the vehicle and its body.
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Des Moines
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Maurice Connolly
Dubuque
United States Senate
Melven
Iowa
Austin Runnells
W. Schlarbum
Strongfield
Sack
Moose Jaw
Hkewlea
Sohlarbaum
Runnelly Alga Thera
Armatrone Journal
Oldest local resident predicts mild winter for region
In Jotovan county the oldest inhabitants foresee an unusually mild winter this year. A local elder cites a single cold snap in the latter winter and notes signs like light frost on Osh and thinly clad corn ears as indicators of a warm season ahead.
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Franklin
Bud
Jotovan
Orphanage Appeals for Funds as Inmates Rise in Winter
The Christian Home Orphanage in Council Bluffs Iowa reports 108 inmates placed with private families from September to November and 24 residents remain on November 1. Officials urge donations to cover debts and fund winter operations as they receive over 260 children annually from Tewa without county costs.
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Cariastian Home
Connell Bluffs
Tewa
Christian Home Orphanage
Council Bluffs
Towa
Greater Iowa Association to hold big Ames meeting
The Greater Iowa Association plans a December 2 gathering in Ames to finalize organization, elect leaders, and boost state-wide unity. Officials expect 500 delegates from counties, with weeklong events November 15 to 21, inviting all to attend the Ames convention and spread the movement.
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Ames
United States
Greater Iowa
Iowa
Amer
Anes
Greater
Bachelor Reverie and Neutral Puzzles in Verse and Prose
A collage of verses and humorous vignettes begins with a fragment of a bachelor’s reverie and notes on married life. It shifts to photos of old theater life and a poetic musing on youth, love, and a courtship remembered in Milwaukee Free Press tone. Several light humor quotes about husbands and wives follow from various papers.
A Curious Tale Of Tears And Trade In Market Talk
A jumble of dialogue from old newspapers contrasts sharp wits and sly bargains in a bustling market scene. A proposed sale of a shorthorn cow sparks remarks about price and sentiment, while other clipped snippets show sly mischief, gossip, and dark humor from varied era papers.
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