Iowa Republicans Meet at First National Bank For Primary Date
The Republican County Committee will meet at the First National Bank in Ovada Iowa on May 4 at 2 pm to fix a date for the county primary and conduct other business. All committee members urged to be present. Frank H Greenawalt chairman. Arbor Day noted April 29. Governor Suaw of Iowa discusses mobilization and support for war between the United States and Spain. The Des Moines Inter Ocean dispatch highlights strong pro war sentiment and Iowa’s readiness to provide troops if needed. War is framed as a necessary civilizing force with strong views on patriotism and national duty.
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Republican County Committee
First National Bank
Ovada
Iowa
Frank H. Greenawalt
County Attorney and Candidate for County Office
A county attorney and Republican candidate for county office in Iowa publicized his bid on March 7, 1898, outlining his candidacy and support for the alderman position. The notice emphasizes party alignment and local election context.
Candidate Announcement for County Clerk of the Courts
Ames Iowa March 19 1898 Lam a candidate for Clerk of the Courts subject to Republican primaries Soper and Haverly announce their bids in Ames with dates March 19 and March 21 1898 for the clerkship.
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C. M. Soper
Ames
Iowa
Lam
Pri
Candidate for County Recorder in Republican Primary
Henry Christman seeks the County Recorder nomination under Republican primaries. Ole Langland announces his candidacy in Hemstock Grant Township Iowa dated April 12 1898 as a nominee subject to party action.
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Hemstock
Grant Township
Anny Recorder
Ler, Lowa
Ole Langland
Patriotism and newspaper clashes erupt in chaotic report
The piece alleges strong patriotic sentiment across the U S with flags and drums. It mentions Secretary of State Joan Sherman, an Assistant Secretary, and a professor of international law, but the text is muddled and mostly recounts a dispute between the Messenger and Times over alleged slander and editorials without clear facts or outcomes.
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Joan Sherman
E Day
Internationa Lawambia University
Declamatory contests heat up Rolfe and Ames events
The Trans Miss Exposition and state fair face competition from upcoming declamatory contests in Rolfe and Ames. Gen Lincoln of Ames named commander at Camp McKinley Des Moines, boosting Iowa troops. Tuk Boone Daily News expands to afternoon dispatches as editor Hulinger pushes a strong city daily.
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Ames
McKinley
Des Moines
Iowa
Tuk Boone Daily News
Hulinger
Boone
Madrid naval atrocity claim fuels Cuban crisis
A harsh anti Spain message urges Havana and Morro Castle to be destroyed and revenge for the Maine blast. The author calls all nations to avenge the sinking to deter future crimes against Cubans and compel Spaniards to face consequences.
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Havana
Morro Castle
Gulf
Maine
Soper Seeks Story County Clerk Nomination
Charles M Soper of Ames surveys primary support for clerk of courts in Story county with Cambridge and Union township backing. Voter notes he is capable of managing clerk’s office if nominated, signaling a tight contest with Myrah as both candidacies draw strong support.
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Charles M. Soper
Ames
Story County
Chas
Cambridge
Union Township
Soper
Myrah
Cambridge Dispatch
Identification tags to identify Cuban war dead
The War Department plans to issue aluminum neck tags for each soldier sent to Cuba. Each tag will carry a unique number linked to the service member and show the company and regiment. The aim is to improve post mortem identification and reduce unmarked graves in national cemeteries.
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Tur War Department
Cuba
Boone Herald
Hull Proves Right Man For Military Affairs
Congressman Hull leads the military affairs committee and directs national defense efforts in this hour of national peril, showing he is the right man in the right place for the nation’s needs.
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Congressman Hull
Committee On Military Affairs
Murder of Mrs Merry in Chicago Leads to Executions
The Chicago murder case of Mrs Merry and her husband Chris Merry dominated many pages last winter with details of the crime and those involved. A two line item last Friday announced Chris Merry was hanged for the murder in Chicago on that day.
April anniversaries mark Civil War milestones and Lincoln’s death
The piece notes April 12 as the 37th anniversary of the Ft Sumter firing and start of the Civil War, April 19 as the 133rd anniversary of Lexington's first shot, and April 9 1865 as the war’s end. It also recalls Lincoln’s assassination on April 14 15, and invites reflection on a new struggle for freedom.
War Bill Signed For Volunteer Army Of One Hundred Thousand
The volume army bill was signed by the president at 3 40 on Friday afternoon calling for 100 000 volunteers to be enlisted in two years The first call will target national guardsmen across states with about 3 000 Iowa men needed in three regiments The act allows guardsmen to serve as volunteers not for state duty and reorganizes units with elected captains and presidential appointment of field officers Gen J R Lincoln is urged to command the Iowa brigade in the war with Spain
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National Guard
Collep
Secon
Guard
Iowa
J. R. Lincoln
Shaw
Gen. Lincoln
Spaig
Lincoln
Fitzhugh Lee
Lincon
Lee
Miles
Wilson
Tama Jim
Vor Fine Table But I Go To Adams Bros
A brief note states the speaker will visit Adams Brothers after a plan to inspect a fine dining table. The target location and business name suggest a local shopper inquiry or appointment. No further details are provided about schedule or services.
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Adams Bros
Constipation Threatens Health Warns Readers
An older health ad argues constipation weakens digestion and immunity and promises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as relief. It extols dosing in 10¢ 50¢ and $1.00 bottle sizes and cites L. M. Bosworth offerings.
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Caldwell
L. M. Bosworth
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