Cass County Republican primary filings announce multiple candidates
Numerous Cass county residents declare candidacy for county offices in the upcoming June 1908 Republican primaries. John W. Scott seeks Representative, L H Pine for County Attorney, O M Hobart for County Recorder, Ralph E King for County Superintendent, H W Chehock for Treasurer, G A Hill for Treasurer, Lawrence R Forsythe for Clerk of the District Court, GEO S Kirk for Supervisor, Bertha A Johnson for County Superintendent, and WL A Dowell for Representative.
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Cass County
Iowa General Assembly
Republican Party
John W. Scott
Cass
L. H. Pine
Casas County
O.M. Hobart
H. W. Chehock
Anita Public Schools
H.C. Worthing
District Court
Iowa
Lawrence R. Forsythe
Geo
Kirk
Bertha A. Johnson
General Assembly
WL A. Dowell
Congressman Smith Receives Endorsement From The Rag
The News praises Congressman Walter I. Smith as the district’s best in twenty five years a capable public servant with national recognition. He will be nominated unanimously despite the Anderson family opposition and his election is seen as assured. The Rag credits his stand against uniting Atlantic post office with the Telegraph as key support.
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Walter I. Smith
Congress
Rational Republican Organization
Anderson
Congressman Smith
Atlantic Post Office
Telegraph
Rockafellow for Judge Promoted by Cass County Republicans
The Cass County Republican convention last Saturday unanimously endorsed Hon. J. B. Rockafellow for judge. The party praised his qualifications and urged voters to support him in the forthcoming election. The endorsement reflects strong local backing and confidence in his judicial experience.
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Republicans Party
Cass Country
Rockafellow Endorsed for Cass County District Judge Seat
The endorsement favors JB Becka fellow of the city from the district to be judge. Judge Macy will not seek re nomination due to impaired sight. Mr Rockafellow, a Cass County resident and renowned lawyer, is urged by Republicans for the district bench. The Cass County GOP unites in support, highlighting long service and judicial temperament. The News backs his candidacy to conclude a distinguished legal career with public service.
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JB. Becka
District Court
Macy
Rockafellow
Cass County
C. F. Loofbouron
W. C. Bryant
Fear of stampede at Republican National Convention
The Chicago Record Herald argues that impulsiveness is not typical of Republican leaders and cautions against a single Texas delegate sparking chaos in the Coliseum. It notes leaders would keep order and that June events would unfold calmly, with potential quarantining of contagious enthusiasm if needed.
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Texas
Chicago Record Herald
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Boies Penrose
Benjamin Odell
Harry S. New
Stephen Benton Elkins
Frank 8. Black
Shelby M. Cullom
B. Cummins
Robert LaFollette
Editor stirring rag politics prompts resignations
The piece attacks Governor Cummins backed Democrats and accuses local officials of hypocrisy. It notes editor claims republican roots and hints at pressure to subscribe, while condemning Hearst for not backing Bryan or Johnson, signaling shifting county political loyalties.
Local critic questions Democrat loyalty to Cummins
The speaker denounces a unnamed Democrat for voting with Cummins two years ago and vows to repeat when possible. The critic claims the person refuses ties to the Democratic organization while alleging it is controlled by leaders who have corrupted county democracy.
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Cummins
City Council to Discuss Handling Sum Issue and Parade Route
Reportedly a special meeting may be called to address the sum controversy stirred by the Rag and Democrats. It notes a possible temporary abandonment of Fourth Street between Chestnut and Walnut to prevent parade interference.
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Chestnut and
Walnut
The Rag Stands Firm Against Prohibition Alliance
The Rag vows it would not permit The New to ally with the prohibition party to sell its consent signature for fifty dollars or any amount. The News notes it would not trade integrity for money despite criticism.
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Prohibition Party
Rag editors hailed as honest men in Cass county bid
Under elder Anderson influence Warren county Republicans lost half their vote two years ago. The Rag says editors Meyers Hill and Scott are hypocrites while praising them as honest, capable of judging applicants seeking entry to the Republican big tent.
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Warren County
Cass County
Itallarno
Julian
Rag
Meyers
Hill
Scott
Republican
Telegraph backs Cummins under pressure from progressives
The Telegraph claims it will use its influence to support Governor Cummins if the state Republicans back him in the senatorial race. It notes past opposition, recalls editorials alleging he was not a Republican, and criticizes the Anderson family for currying favor with progressive Republicans.
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Telegraph
Cummins
Anderson
Ray’s Controversial Subscriptions Spark Daily Paper War
Ray organized a contest and secured advance payments on daily subscriptions, some customers paying up to five years. The Daily Ray was halted, and owners tried to switch subscribers to a weekly edition. Subscribers demanded either a daily paper or a refund, and the paper asserted they were owed refunds. The Rag’s manager, told to fix his own issues, could learn from this. The paper pledges to deliver a daily newspaper and will honor the agreement with all subscribers, though only three asked otherwise.
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Ray
Notice to gas office callers by J A McWaid
Parties calling the gas office and not getting a reply call my office. Attorney J A McWaid issues a notice directing concerned callers to contact his office for resolution or response.
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J. A. McWaid
Bear Grove Democratic Caucus Rescheduled After Weather
The Bear Grove democratic caucus will be held Thursday evening next, having been adjourned from Saturday last on account of weather conditions. R. B. Marker, Committeeman.
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R. B. Marker
Rasmussen Departs Franks Drug Co for Independent Painting Service
The speaker declares severing ties with Franks Drug Co and announces establishment of an independent business. Located at Alexander's store, offering painting, paper hanging, and decorating services. Address cited as 1298 E, C, Rasmussen.
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Franks Drug Co
Alexander
Pickings From Puck Receives Strong Critic Reports
Manager Hubbard of the opera house says critics report a clever company for Pickings From Puck appearing Thursday night March 19 in Peoria Illinois. Peoria notes the cast as exceptionally good while Quincy Illinois calls the company satisfactory.
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Opera House
Hubbard
Peoria
Illinois
Quincy
Spring Goods Arrive With New Patterns At Fair Prices
Local shop announces new spring patterns arriving this season. The seller emphasizes stylish execution and affordable pricing, inviting customers to view the latest offerings from Emery Burgner.
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Emery Burgner
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Relief
A vintage ad urges trying Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a last resort from Atlantic Drug Co. It claims simple remedy with wonderful results, produced millions of well and happy, available as tea or tablets for 85 cents.
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Rocky Mountain
Weller
Atlantic Drug Co
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