Iowa 46th District State Senator Candidacy Announcement
A Republican candidate announces for State Senator from the 46th district of Iowa subject to the June 2 1908 primary. The candidate pledges support for the US Senate candidate who secures a majority of Republican votes in the state. The notice also includes Plymouth County candidate J A Samms for state office and a separate auditor bid by B Eisen in Plymouth County.
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Iowa
Republicanarty
Costan
Cherokee County
United States
J. A. Samms
Plymouth County
B. Eisen, Mammen
Election notes and garden quips from a local column
A local exchange quips about spring planting using phrases like kill two birds with one stone and plant the neighbors chickens. County Surveyor J W Myers seeks renomination on the Democratic ticket. Merrill editor Julian recalls in Democratic circles as superintendent of schools. May 2 is the last day to file nomination papers with the county auditor for primary ballots. Taft appears poised for the Republican presidential nomination with strong delegate support. If it can't be Taft, many voters still favor him.
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J. W. Myers
Democratia
Julian
Merrill
Taft
Hawarden Congressmen Backbone Question Sparks Debate
The Hawarden Chronicle reports Congressman Hubbard lacks backbone while noting he backed down on Dec Quigley’s Hawarden postmaster bid. Quigley’s rejection triggers local controversy as Hawarden Independent reflects on the political clash and its implications for the town.
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Hawarden Chronicle
Congressman Hubbard
Quigley
Hawarden
Quig
Cherokee businessmen push to reroute Sioux City Spirit Lake electric road
Cherokee business interests seek to alter the planned route of the Sioux City Spirit Lake electric line. They advocate striking Sioux City and running the line directly north through central Plymouth County, affecting towns along the way.
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Sioux City
Spirit Lake
Plymouth County
Republican candidates and campaign notes in Milford region
Geo. H. Ward of Ward fancy stock ranch near Chataworth Siou x City is a leading Woodbury county candidate for representative. Gov. A B Cummins plans two Plymouth county speeches LeMars May 6 and Kingsley May 7. Commentary on congressional races and Roosevelt and Cannon tensions. critique of Boles of Sheldon pamphlet alleging tariff revisionism and past party shifts.
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Geo. H. Ward
Chataworth
Sioux City
Woodbury County
A. B. Cummins
Plymouth County
LeMars
Kingsley
Grand Opera
Siouk City
Guv. Cummins
United States
Allison
Washington
Dolliver
Hawarden Band Opens Summer Series Of Concerts
Neighborhood notes report weekly open air concerts by the re organized Hawarden band. Other items include M A Moore of LeMars returning from California, Bud Steckman of Lik Point back nursing a leg tendon, a horse incident injuring John Rodlefe near LeMars, and Elk Point pest issues with tramps. Chatsworth to open May 8 with Ruth Cravan company. Remsen baseball fever leads to red ink game ads. W S Millner brings wolf scalps for bounty and county farmers hunt pocket gophers for ten cent rewards.
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M. A. Moore
LeMars
California
Hiawaiian Islands
Bud” Steckman
Lik Point
Waterloo Baseball
John Rodlefe
Elk Point
Sioux City
Chatsworth
Ruth Cravan Company
Akron
Illinois Central
Merrill
Beadle County
Eli Point
Remsen
Newa
Ita
Profitable Investment Ad In Want Column
A short want column ad promotes a profitable investment with a direct prompt to try it. The call to action emphasizes potential gains and invites reader experimentation without detailing the product or company. The brief item reflects a typical early to mid century classifieds tone.
Ten Years Ago In Akron Tribune Portland pupil count and storms
A Portland township public schools tally shows 493 pupils. Weather slowed corn but boosted wheat. A new sidewalk in front of Sam Haston’s home aided Uncle Samuel. K P band members reformed with officers Palm, Waldington, and Moors. Dewey’s victory spurred fireworks. A April 30 1898 tornado near Akron caused farm damage across the bluffs and into Iowa, with one death near Highland. Cyclone cellars filled as residents recalled past twisters.
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Sam Haston
Samuel
Big Sioux Valley
Nebraska
Missouri River
Union County
Mll Point
Righland
Bluffs
Akron
Wich
Iowa
Henry Smith
Minnesota
Administrator's Notice of Estate Appointment 1908
On April 4 1908 the District Court of Plymouth County Iowa appointed M A Aonus as Administrator of the estate of Shomays Calhoun deceased. Debts owed must be paid and claims presented to the court for allowance. Attorneys MonDutie & Keenan appear for the estate. When you buy goods patronize home merchants for fair deals.
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District Court of
Plymouth County
Tows
Shomays Calhoun
Gaid Court
M. A. Aonus
MonDutie
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Snyder Optical CO
Clark Optical Co
Fourth St
Hilliker & Son
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Ray A. Smith
Barnes
Granarias
Akron Lumber CO
Akron and Chatsworth
Otre
Akron Savings Bank
Ourronas
Geo Way
Bugpy
E. H.yoderront
Asst
Dingovrona
Geo
Way Robert Rove
Thomas Stinton Boyson-Kosn
Sre
Congress
Roosevelt
Cannon
House
Senate
W. D. Boles
Sheldon
Hubbard
Milford Mail
Neighborhood Notes
Millner
Sioux Township
Pocket Gopher
Rasmussen Bros
Akron Tribune
Portland Township
Akron K. P. Band
H. B. Palm
W. Wdlgington
Fred D. Moors
Admiral Dewey
Manilla
Rome
Herrick
H. D. Mohr
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