Sage of Esopus and Iowa Politicking in Shelby
A fragment notes the Esopus sage is quiet as Iowa observances unfold at the St. Louis exposition on June 17. It reports a Shelby convention with chair Patter and Parker’s political stance, mentions Lot Thomas as a retiring Republican, and covers Iowa party meetings in Des Moines with Hubbard of Sioux City securing the nomination on the fifty fourth ballot to replace Thomas.
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Des Moines
E A. Hubbard
Sioux City
Lot Thomas
Hubbard
Congress
Thomas
Iowa political clashes and baseball stir at Cherokee
The write up notes intense politics around Cherokee with talk of Secretary Shaw for VP and J W Byrne to head the Republican Committee, plus critique of Des Moines saloon growth and a lively baseball season underscoring national interest.
Enthusastic Fourth of July plan and big Panama check
A local call to start a Fourth of July celebration is noted alongside Secretary of the Treasury signing a 40 million dollar check to J P Morgan & Co as Panama Canal disbursing agents. Hull returns to Des Moines for conventions and campaign work. Reform spreads in Polk County via an English primary bill while Des Moines gambler Bob King renounces gambling. A rail cut off plan from Carroll to the Bluffs aims to shorten Chicago to the Bluffs travel distance. A Times Watchman clash over personal remarks sparks defense of journalistic conduct.
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Secretary of the Treasury
J. P. Morgan & Co
Panama Canal
Polk County
Bob King
Des Moines
Local political clashes and editorials in Story County
The piece critiques newspaper stances and political coverage in Story County during the primary season, noting lines drawn between the Iowa idea and local control. It cites Webb Byers, Jup Welliver, EB Hubbard, Hearst, Hostetter, Veneman, and local editors, and calls for truth in reporting while recounting past conventions and resolutions. A brief notice advertises reduced-rate excursion tickets to Des Moines for the Republican state convention.
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Register
Story County
Iowa
Register and Leader
W. P. Fitchpatrick
State Central Committee
Fitckpatrick
Iowa Idea
Hostetter
William
DeaMoioes
Veneman
Hull
the Times
Nevada
Times
Des Moines
Chicago & North- Western R'y
Story County Newslets shows local moves and marriages
Story County reports include Wa Spencer enlisting in Des Moines to join the 11th cavalry. I N Thompson to Norway with Serine Kalsem. Slater school board reelects teachers with George Osmundson as assistant principal. wealthy oil man Samuel White in Hickory Grove sees 14,000 yearly income from oil and gas wells. Mrs. M C Allen's California return and Salt Lake meeting. Nevada couple Bert Lough and Mae Smith elope. Nevada Journal notes possible Des Moines to St Louis route. Dr J Hostetter and Judge Henderson named district delegates to Chicago GOP convention.
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Story County
Samuel White
Hickory Grove
Cole
White
Chanute
Kansas
Mr. White
Cole Banner
Judge Henderson
Warren County
Chicago
Des Moines
Polk
Hostetter
Crop Bulletin Highlights Favorable Week for Farm Work
The past week brought warm daily means 3 to 8 degrees above average with sufficient rainfall to quicken grain and grass growth. Field work faced little delay except in a few locales as temperatures near the frost line near northern districts with no damage reported. Plowing and ground prep for corn advanced well and acreage planted under good conditions is rising. Oats and spring grains stand fairly well, pastures thrive, fruit prospects look very good besides peaches and raspberries, and potato planting is prominent.
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Aeil
Seed Corn For Sale By W P Coon In Iowa
Seed corn for sale including Reids yellow dent and Iowa King tested 100 percent germination March 10th. Contact W P Coon for details and price.
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Reids
Yellow Dent
Iowa King
W. P. Coon
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