Weather hopes and Fourth of July plans in Story County
The note praises late rains easing drought in Story county and Iowa’s crop prospects. Nevada prepares a memorable Fourth of July celebration with a strong park and ample accommodations. A debate scene unfolds around Coin’s Financial School author facing critics and a planned ten day clash with Congressman Harr on monetary questions. The American Economist questions tariff benefits for farmers amid rising foreign hay imports and dollars leaving the country.
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Coin
Prof. Laughlin
Chicago
Roswell G. Harr
Michigan
Harvey
Sheriff Candidates Announce Runs in County Conventions
J A Mckeer of Cambridge Iowa announces candidacy for Sheriff subject to the Republican nominating convention. A K Banks announces Sheriff bid subject to county convention. A S McCorp Collins Iowa April 19 1895. Carl Oleson Roland IA May 15 1895.
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Story County
J. A. McKeer
Cambridge, Iowa
Republican County Convention
A. S. McCorp
Roland, Ja
Carl Oleson
Epior
Board of Supervisors
Ames
Ep. Rex
KE. L. Meek
Slater, Ia
Reece
German Twp
E. Mead
Republican bids for Representative seats at county convention
A voter brief notes candidates J. F. Reed and H. McCarty seeking the Republican County Convention decision for the office of Representative. The text reflects early campaign filings and party process.
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Can
J. F. Reed
Candidates for County Treasurer Seek Republican Support
W H Stevens from Grant township and H T Henryson announce candidacy for County Treasurer subject to the Republican County Convention. P W Hopkins lists his own run, with Henry Wilson and J A Campbell also involved in the same race.
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Ep. Times
W. H. Stevens
Grant Township
Tam
Republican County Convention
Henry Wilson
Cyclone caves urged for Iowa schoolhouses by state official
State Superintendent Sabin stated that school boards may use district contingency funds to build cyclone caves under schools. The caves, costing only a few dollars, aim to improve pupil safety. Sabin hopes cyclone cave construction becomes widespread in Iowa as funds are available for this purpose.
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Register
Sabin
Iowa
Carrie Chapman Catt Named Successor to Susan B. Anthony
The New York Advertiser reports Carrie Chapman Catt chosen by Susan B. Anthony as likely successor and prime minister for the National American Woman Suffrage Association. Anthony, aged and active, designates Catt as organizer and strategist to lead when Anthony steps down.
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New York Advertiser
Carrie Lane Chapman-Catt
Susan B. Anthony
The
TIMES
National American Suffrage Association
Susan
Miss Anthony
Carrie Chapman Catt
Women's Party
Committee On Organization
Prosperity Returns as Factories Open and Wages Rise East
Reports from Bradstreets show 227 major manufacturing firms started up in 75 eastern cities since April. About 53,000 workers secured new jobs and wages for 178,000 industrial employees rose on average 10 percent with six sevenths getting raises without strikes. Prices trend upward especially for steel and iron as eastern cities see expanding commerce, while central western areas report little change and a crop damage worry affects Chicago and surrounding plains.
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East
Bradstreets
Rocky Mountains
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Omaha
Des Moines
Boardman Nominated for State Central Committee Seat
Story county endorses Hon. H. C. Boardman of Nevada for the State Central Committee from the seventh district. The district includes Story Polk Dallas Madison Warren and Marion. The State Register notes outside counties may supply the post if Des Moines yields. Weather data for June shows mean 71 degrees and notable extremes.
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Storry County
H. C. Boardman
Nevada
State Central Committee
Boardman
Kettleman
Indianola
Des Moines
Dallas Madison
Story
Story County
Boone Story
Senate
Osborne
Muscatine
Ft. Dodge
Audubon County
van Buren
Davis
Wayne
Decatur
Henry
Jefferson
Wapello
Monroe
Union
Louisa
Keokuk
Mahaska
Marion
Ms Warren
Adair
Cass
Iowa
Powesheik
Jasper
Dallas
Marshall
Boone
Hamilton
Iowa politics and local notices from Marshalltown to Dallas county
A mix of comments on Iowa political figures, lodge meetings in Marshalltown, and local opinions. Mentions Lewis Turner New Sharon going religiously fanatical, W. S. Russell Dallas County as a gubernatorial candidate, and editorials debating prize fighting coverage. Memorial Day athletics endorsement contrasts between Omaha Bee and The Times.
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W. 8. Russell
Dallas County
Perry
Russell
Omaha Bee
The
Times
Bee
Curfew Clock Won’t Save Boys Says Carroll Herald
Hungerford of the Carroll Herald argues curfew bells won’t curb youth trouble. He claims parental discipline and respect govern boys, not city council limits, calling curfew a delusion.
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Bro. Hungerford
The
Carroll Herald
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WE. I
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Mens’ Republican Club
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Dolliver
Cousins
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New Albany
W . Collins
Franklin Ten
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J. A. Campbell
H. T. Henryson
Story City
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New York
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Cedar Falls
Whitelaw
Kansas
Asa
Ohio
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W. L
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W. L. Douglas
Bigelow & Smith
Nebraska
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K. of P. Grand Lodge
Lewis Turner
New Sharon
Standard
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Lodge of Elks
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Marshall County
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