Elliott repudiates campaign pledge for Polk sheriff race
Des Moines Iowa January 10 At least one Polk county sheriff candidate Rev E A Elliott a state legislator repudiates his campaign pledge to return all sheriff fees to the public treasury He says adherence would violate a fifty year old state supreme court ruling declaring such promises bribery of the public and harmful to a candidate’s value J Curl traveled to Wellman on business.
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Des Moines
Polk County
E. A. Elliott
State Supreme Court
Ten Years Ago Today Manton Hebner Returns Home
Ten years ago today Manton Hebner returned to his home in Oskaloosa after a few days away. A reader notes stock owners who feed Dr Hess Stock Tonic report fewer sicknesses. For colds Nyall Honey and Horehound Cough Syrup helps children, with hog prices topped at 10.10. Weather expected to be fair tonight and Saturday, warmer conditions ahead.
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Manton Hebner
Oskaloosa
Charles Hebner
Last Day to Save on Electric Bill Discount
The Iowa Southern Utilities Co. reminds customers this is the final day to secure a discounted rate on their electric bill. Act now to lock in savings before the deadline.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Co
Iowa Southern Electric Co
Arkansas Rivers Above Flood Stage
Floodwaters from three days of rain pushed Arkansas and western Tennessee rivers near or above flood levels. Hundreds of families fled submerged homes as bridges washed out and highways blocked. Richmond, Arkansas saw White River flood two feet over town streets as Red Cross and relief agencies assisted homeless families by boat rescues.
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Memphis
Tenn
Arkansas
Tennessee
Richmond
Ark
White River
Red Cross
Local News Briefs From Washington County and Ottumwa
A group of graduate nurses from Washington County Hospital plan to attend the district meeting in Ottumwa this Saturday. Unusual clearance bargains offer ladies shoes $3.95 at Larson's. The Graham theatre amplifier burned out due to a short circuit, forcing a halt to the show. new equipment will be installed for tonight's performance per Manager Redding.
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Washington County Hospital
Ottumwa
Choice
Larson’s
Graham Theatre
Redding
Storm delays Oakland Pontiac display
Local dealer W. J. Keifer could not display a carload of new Pontiacs as they were halted by heavy snow en route from the factory. The show tomorrow is postponed with future announcements to follow once shipments arrive.
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W. J. Keifer
Washington-area notices mix with mission meeting plans
A collated page lists local notices including travel delays from yesterday’s storm, a plaque painting school, and a Baptist association mid year meeting in West Chester with speakers such as Dr. Frank Anderson Dr. P. R. Bakeman and Miss Mildred Cummings. Also notes staff moves and an internship plan for William Boice in New Orleans.
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Washington Baptist Association
West Chester
Frank Anderson
P. R. Bakeman
Mildren Cummings
Howard Mangold
New Haven “Church
Missionary Committee
Church
Dave Benson
Prairie Flower
J. A. Marsh
Ainsworth Church
West
China
Mildred Cummings
Women's Home Mission Society
Pacific
William Boice
C. A. Boice
Washington
State University of Iowa
Charity Hospital
New Orleans
Marshalltown Agent Arrested Again For Bad Checks
Myer Glazer a Marshalltown country commission agent who was acquitted in Story county on worthless checks now faces new charges of passing checks totaling $500 in Woodward. He was taken to Woodward last night to answer the charges.
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Marshalltown
Myer Glazer
Susie Fields Suffering Mastoid Trouble In Toledo
Friends report Mrs. Susie Fields has mastoid trouble after traveling to Toledo in November to care for a sister. Enna Jettick stock promotes women’s shoes with sales on $4 and $5 lines, closing out broken assortments with a $2.95 final offer at Larson's Shoe.
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Susie Fields
Washington
Larson
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Kid
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Raymond Black Face
Extraordinary
Marianne
SO Long
Letty
Elliott
J. &. Curl
Wellman
Dr. Hess
Geo. L. McDaniel
Dengyre
Graham
Reginald Denny
The
Rexy King of
Mary Nolan
Washington Cleaners
South Side Square
Wisie Long
Home Guards
King Heralds
Thompson’s
Texas
Groceteria
Maxwell House Coffee
van Camp
Pilgrim Supreme Cookies
Cleo
Thompson’s Market & Groceteria
Storm
Pontiac
R. G.vincent
Keota
G. G. Vincent
R—D. F
Macon
Washington, Iowa
Rock Islands
Plaque
Scott Furniture Co
Chester
Pete Powlson
John Kuhn
Harriett
South Third Street
W. C. Starr
Philip Schauf
Aus Sutherland
Schmoeller Bros
Bologna
Iowa
Wright
Gold Fish
Gold Fish Commons
Dr. Legear
Wayne
Oetjen Seed Store
oThe
West Side Square
Mrs. Dell Skinner
Enna Jettick Health Shoes
Thread Westphal
Duco
HILL
John Shields & Sons
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