Meredith and editor clash over alcohol and faith in Iowa governor race
The letter war centered on Democratic candidate Edward Meredith accusing him of drinking and gambling. Editor Dalton of the Mason Democratic paper rebutted, citing a letter from Mr. Fitz and invoking biblical references. The dispute ties religion and politics as Meredith defends his record amid campaign tensions in Iowa.
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Aspen
Filia
Mawson
Bishop
Fitz
Meredith
Dalton
Magaon Democrat
Hig
Tam
Edward
Mersuldly
Morris
Moines ‘Register
Totter
Wet Birney Dies Suddenly in Mason City Disturbance
Fragmented reminiscence centers on Birney's sudden death and a controversial 1915 Mason City event. The text alleges Birney’s involvement in intoxication linked to a basement gathering for Edward Meredith and a Bankers’ Association visit, describing hospitality and beer distribution during a contentious period.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
Edward 'S
Meredith
Edward
Edward Meredith
Edward T. Maredith
Plan to Kill the Sparrow Plan to Kill the Sparrow
A New York Times report from September 1 191? describes a national push by the League of American Sportsmen to wipe out the sparrow. It notes proposals to urge governors, schools, and municipalities to declare war on the species with actions such as trapping and even hose-on-night campaigns, highlighting tensions over bird conservation and pest control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
League of American
Lra
League
Eagh
Isnae
Excursion Tickets Sell Out At Station
Agent Roth reports seventy five tickets sold for the Minneapolis and St Paul excursion Saturday. The sale was unusually large along the line and marked a great attendance at the event.
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Roth
Minneapolis
Study Center to Aid Emmet County Teachers at Estherville
The second Study Center program maintained by County Superintendent Ida A. Davis will be held at Estherville High School on Saturday October 28. Sessions cover Types of Teaching and Play and Games led by Buffum and Hussey from Town State Teachers College starting at nine local time. all education supporters are welcome.
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Ida A. Davis
Emmet County
Estherville High School
Buffum
Miss Hussey
Town State Teachers College
Friends of Education
Fragmented local notice from Lare Park court session
In a damaged OCR fragment, the local record references the Lare Park case with names including Ward, deputy, and several officials. The text mentions a court setting and a list of individuals such as Biden and others, though details are fragmentary and unclear.
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Ras Care
Meonnengen
Af Into
Ward Tins
Fed
Arand Obanpo Rotle
Monter Cathay
Een Baldanne
Vrauk Biden
Obgie Fer
Lewis L. Potia
Kari Krave Dot Rennen
He Sheldon
Glyde Ratgers
Peach Store Debuts With Samples and Demonstration
The proprietor Mr Li Jebuak announces a grand opening of a peach store with a coffee demonstration and distribution of samples. The store will feature a new front, updated fixtures, and aims to be among the city’s best equipped establishments.
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Roudeblind
Atuke
Li Jebuak
Win
Community Short Course and Corn Show in Mathesville
The Institute plans a four day Community Short Course and corn show in Mathesville from December 18 to 21 with diverse topics like home economics poultry raising and fruit growing. Premiums and hundreds of prizes will attract many participants as Northwest Iowa aims to host one of the biggest events yet and boost interest in quality corn and related trades.
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Mathesville
Mammoth County
Iowa
October Blizzard Strikes City Amid Freezing Cold
An early October blizzard with gale winds and several inches of snow disrupted life after a wet start. The storm originated near Saskatoon and swept southeast, causing power loss, slick streets, and public closures. A man from Estherville suffered a serious injury with appendix rupture, treated by Dr. Coleman, and is recovering in hospital.
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Toway
Baskaton
Saskatchewan
Canada
Thomas Jensen Dies by Own Hand in Grieving Spree
Thomas Jensen shot himself in the wood shed this afternoon around two o clock. The act followed a period of ill health and hospital visits in Rochester, Heron Lake, and Iowa City. The community and family were shocked by his sudden death after years of rugged health.
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Graettinger
Thomas Jensen
Tis
Houges
Mr. Jensen
Mie
Jénsen
Rochester
Heron Lake
Iowa City
Union Baptist Church Rey Attends Baptist State Convention
Union Baptist Church Rey and Mrs J Frederican travel to Des Moines for the Baptist State Convention starting Wednesday night. Mrs Catlin's expenses are paid by the Mission Circle. Catlin has served as secretary of the Hypset Young People's Council for four years amid rising youth group participation in Iowa.
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Catlin Isya
Court in Session This Week in Mond District
Court was called Monday with Judge Lee on the bench for a likely continuation into next Tuesday. The state case against William Lippet for maintenance of an illegitimate child heard testimony. a jury was summoned and will be directed today. Grand jury sessions extended but filed no indictments.
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Lee
Lippet
D. Osgood
John
Grifith
Dairymen Price Shakeup and Local Exhibits Pace Ratherville
Ratherville dairymen report milk price changes from seven to eight cents per quart, with a new schedule to take effect November first. In addition, a traveling show featuring Madam Viola and troupe of 28 performs Friday and Saturday at the King venue, including eccentric acts and films.
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Ratherville
Estherville
Hospital Notes On patients recovering at Anderson
Mrs H Weinberg Spirit Lake is recovering from operation and should go home in three weeks. Mrs N Putnam Lake Park is able to be up every day and well enough to go home. Mr Theo Kelly walks with cane and will leave hospital soon for home. Mr Geo Anderson being treated for appendicitis and advancing favorably, likely soon home. Mrs Clyde Munson operated for illness with complications and is doing well. Mrs Otto Lernon improving slowly. Mrs Ole Qison of Dunnestown operated for abdominal issues and is getting along at home the past week.
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Estherville
Anderson Hospital
Coleman
Geo. ‘Andernon Owine
Clyde Munson
Otto Lernon Contin
Ole Qison
Dunnesots
Algely
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Ghatsays
Palstpied
Tolawet
Birney
Mason City
Dro
Mandon
League OF American Sportsimon
Songbirds
San Diego
California
Dack Dalton
Ponduet
Lare Park
Pythine Os
Geo. Abderson
Union Baptist Church
Attha
Phestre
Viola
Patrota
Germany
Austria
Spain
America
Oyda
Birgen
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