Democratic state convention delegates sought in Iowa draft
A draft notice from the Democratic State Central Committee at Des Moines calls for representation from Des Moines and surrounding counties to select delegates and alternates for the upcoming Democratic convention at Council Bluffs. It outlines the apportionment by county and the election of four delegates and four at large members, plus two delegates and two alternates, with voting rules based on county population and prior election results.
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Vletewate
Democratie Matte
Meareha Wes
Hogray
Oedack
Reaver
Colomado Andaly
Roach
Claude R. Porter
Lelow
Boone
Emmet
Kossuth
Greene
Calhoun Wanulan
Carroll
Tamu Ak Eo Crawford
Democratic State Central Committee
Dane
Des Moinns
Metraine
McGin Ty
Democratic County Convention at Court House
Democratic party leaders call a county convention to pick delegates for the state convention in Cedar Kansas. An adjacent township caucus is set for March to select delegates, with the meeting at the courthouse in Miandad. All Democrats are invited to attend. no further invitation required. Authorities urge timely participation, urging county residents to join the process.
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Kassaih
Kanilsan Martek Sith
Marety
P.m. Alldomogerats
Rossath
Jackanapes Speech Shapes Iowa Primary Debate
The Algona Courier praises Mr. Holmes for breaking silence at the convention, choosing a stand against Cummins and Roosevelt while criticizing supporters who urged restraint. The paper credits Holmes’ bold move with clarifying loyalties and quashing rumors about his political alignment. It notes Bailey and Dolliver as contextual figures and predicts the campaign will proceed without lingering doubts.
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Holmes
Courier
Des Moines
Bailey
Britt
Dolliver
State
Iowa
Algona Courier
Politicker
Algona
Allison
Cummins
Roosevelt
Cummins Clique
The Primary Law Question Answered in Conven tion Debate
Discussion in the republican convention clarifies that no scratching is possible at the primary election. The primary aims to prevent cross party interference in caucuses, a point debated amid the Cummins Perkins campaign and accusations of democratic involvement.
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Cummins
Perkins
Primary law fuels party conflict in Kon suth county
The piece argues that primary rules invite partisans to influence caucuses, claims Democrats in many precincts are swayed to support or oppose Republican candidates, and asserts voters may scratch lines on the November ballot. It notes the suppression of cross-party interference and defends voter secrecy at polls. The report also covers a Storm Lake dispatch on Elizabeth Sohm’s illness amid county printing disputes and weighs in on gender and labor commentary.
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Konsuth
Courier
Storm Lake
Daily Press
Migs Elizabeth Sohm
Vidette
Rev. Cady of
Dubuque
Sohm
Republicans Lead Progressive Forces in County Conventions
County convention results show Allison forces about 100 ahead of Cummins, signaling Republican strength as the contest within the party intensifies. The ongoing convention action does not yet settle the broader intra party struggle.
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Allison
Cummins
Local Happenings and a Wedding Near Sexton
Local notes report visits by Mrs J T Chischilles and others to Lansing Iowa and Ringsted, with tiling activity noted in the county. A wedding unites Louis Kutahara near Sexton and Ethel Winkel at the Winkel home with Rev Behrens officiating, the groom a prosperous area farmer and the bride a native of the town.
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Louis Kutehara
Sexton
Ethel Winkel
Myr
Frank Winkel
Behrens
Plum Creek
Family ties and farm life frame county notes
A respected teacher praised for her good qualities plans to marry and live on a farm. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stewart returned from Rochester after deciding against surgery there due to crowded hospitals and inexperience. Mrs. Stewart will undergo an operation at home with Dr. Kenefick later.
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Robert Stewart
Rochester
Rowdy act at opera house mars Olsson show
An incident at the Ole Olson evening in the opera house recalls Prof Monahan's remark on youth and reverence. A young lady visiting Mr A J Hay sat in the parquet when someone in the balcony spit tobacco juice on her back, ruining a valuable gown and prompting outrage.
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Opera House
Ole Olson
Monahan
A. J. Hay
Sexton gains new hardware store and local bargains
Neilsen Bros. will stock a hardware store in the old pool hall boosting Sexton with cheaper nails at half price. Farmers can secure rock bottom prices over the counter. A nuptial shower honored Dora Nelson Ferrigan at the Smock home with fourteen guests and fine presents.
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Sexton
Algona
Neilsen Bros
Dora Nelson Ferrigan
CG. W. Blake
Northwestern Moving Picture Company
Death and church notes from St Benedict district
The notice honors John Nicholas Mousel who died March 4 1908 at his St Benedict farm after a long Iowa life. Born July 21 1885 in Luxembourg Germany he arrived in the U S July 18 1855 and married Mary Arnsdorf February 19 1862 at St Nicholas church Spruce Creek Iowa. Twelve children survive with two sons and a daughter predeceasing him. many relatives attend the interment March 7 at St Benedict. The Baptist church reports revival gains with around fifty conversions, twenty new members, and interest in Pastor Porterfield’s future. A reception welcomed new members with remarks from the pastor and Dr Morse.
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John N. Mousel
John Nicholas Mousel
St. Benedict
de Sandvieler
Luxemberg
Germany
America
Mary Arnsdorf
St. Nicholas Catholic
Spruse Creek
Mary ‘Thisen
Juniata
Neb
Nicholas
Walters, Minn
J. P. Mousel
Bancroft, Ia
Henry Lintgen
Bellvue
Ritten
Minneapolis
Theodore Bohn
Mason City
Susan
John
Herman
Charles Theisen
Henry Kettman
J. B. Mousel
Bancroft
Erdman
Baptist Church
Gaia
Edgar
Baptists
J. F. Porterfield
Porterfield
Home Missions
D. D. Proper
Des Moines
Colorado
W. E. H. Morse
Editor on Route No 2 Hurt in Runaway Near Gayken Farm
Editor L Sherman a carrier on Route No 2 from Wesley on his first trip Monday was thrown from his buggy when his team ran away near the G M Gayken farm in Buffalo township. He sustained several bruises and two broken ribs before walking to the Gayken place and riding home to Wesley under a doctor’s care. A substitute carrier will take over the route.
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Henry Norton
Harry Lantry
Spokane
Algona
N. W
Burt
L. Sherman
Wesley
G. M. Gayken
Buffalo Township
Carrige
Presbyterian Church Weekly Meetings and Services
For the week starting Sabbath March 15 the Presbyterian church schedules morning services titled A Praying Church and an evening Missionary Program. Monday evening features the Annual Congregational Meeting followed by a social time. Other evenings cover The Work of the Holy Spirit, Yielding Unto the Lord, Jesus in the Midst, and Was the Cross a Victory. On Sabbath March 22 the Communion of the Lord's Supper includes a roll call.
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Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Defeat and Bryan’s Wary Grit At A Dance Hall
The Topeka Capital recounts William J. Bryan facing defeat and sharing a parable about a drunken man expelled from a dance. He notes the crowd’s resistance after repeated arrivals and uses the story to illustrate persistence under pressure. The anecdote frames Bryan’s cautious stance after the third defeat.
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Topeka
William J. Bryan
X. Bryan
Bryan
Two Girls Learn Dressmaking Trade with Mrs Wright
In Algona Iowa Mrs Wright offers instruction to two girls learning dressmaking trade, detailing hands on sewing and pattern work as part of a local trades program.
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Wantrep
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