Political Calendar Highlights Local and National Nomination Dates
The calendar lists key dates for filings and elections from May through November. It notes May 2 as the last day to file county nomination papers, June 2 for the general primary, several county and state conventions in June, a Republican state convention in Waterloo in June, a Democratic state convention in Sioux City in July, the Democratic national convention in Denver in July, and the general election on November 1.
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Seeday
Chicago
Arday
Seivesday
Tate
Cass County candidates announce in 1908 primary notes
A flood of candidacy notices from Cass County figures includes John W. Scott for Representative, L. H. Pine for County Attorney, O. M. Hobart for County Recorder, Ralph E. King for County Recorder, E. C. Worthing for Treasurer, G. A. Hill for Treasurer, Lawrence R. Forsythe for Clerk of the District Court, and others. The announcements urge Republican primary decisions in June with pledges to support top Republican candidates and future offices across county posts.
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Cass County
Iowa
Beccar
John W. Scott
Crass Gaani
Mary
L. H. Pine
O.M. Hobart
Ralph E. King
Jecoming
E. C. Worthing
G. A Hill
Massena Two
Nnoutherty
District Court
Towa
Lawrence R. Forsythe
Geo, S. Kirk
Bertha A. Johnson
Deponent Sworn on May 6 1908 for Atlantic Evening News
Ceomity sworn as secretary treasurer of The News Publishing Company publishers of the Atlantic Evening News in Atlantic Cass County Iowa. She paid circulation for May 4 1908 totaling 1 105 copies. Notary Be P Chase and Harry Cavenaugh certify the oath on May 6 1908.
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Lowe
Poegath
Sas Thie Beant
News
Couping
Atlantic Evening News
Atlantic
Cass County
Iowa
P. Chase
Fiarry Cavenaugh
Cass Co
Professor Still Nominated for County Superintendent
Prof Still of Cumberland schools enters Republican primary race for county superintendent of schools. He holds a four year scientific degree, a high school certificate, and ten years’ experience overseeing schools in multiple parts of the state. He campaigns on a record of capable administration and a clean, manly approach.
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Professor Still
Cumberland
Des Moines Vigil Finds Mailed Clamors in Allison Campaign
The Des Moines Register and Leader reports ongoing alleged missteps within the Allison campaign. It hints that if Senator Allison loses in the primaries, Ernest B. Bart of Council Bluffs could be substituted in the legislative districts, a claim described as vague yet noteworthy by the editorial page.
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Des Moines Register
Cynvains
Allison
Colonie
Alliscan
Ernest B. Bart
Council Bluffs
Des Moines Cwamins
C A Meredith Cummins ticket linked by editorials
Letter set accuses readers and press of conflating the Meredith Cummins candidacy with communism and ties Capt John W Scott to Allison. Citizens contest reported meeting crowd figures and call for fair reporting and accurate attendance counts for the Cummins event at Masonic hall.
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C. A. Meredith
A. B. Cummins
John W. Scott
W. B. Allison
Meredith
Capt
Senator Allison
Evening News
Cummins
Masonic Hall
Mar
Kimballton
Keavis
Crisword
Atlantic
Allison
Winne
The New Way Corn Planter Promises Easy Kernel Change
The rotary fork planter is hailed as a world talking machine. It features a drop mechanism adjustable from two to three or four kernels without stopping horses or altering plates. S. H. Kirk endorses the device.
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S. H. Kirk
Business Notes and Ads From The Evening News
The City Steam Laundry advertises ready service and a telephone hot line at 391 Mugsen. Highley and Jensen promote a laundry call for pickup and proper cleaning. Block & Son announces new ladies hole proof hose line in all sizes and colors black and brown.
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the City Steam Laundry
Highley & Jensen
Art
Block & Son
Wiota Local News Roundup Notes Many Visitors
Wiota residents and neighbors from Atlantic Anita Cumberland and Des Moines appear in a bustling list of visits and activities. Mrs Beulah Nordmaty, Clint Foster, Guy Taylor, and many others travel for shopping, hosting, hospital visits, and social events around Atlantic Center and surrounding towns. A hospital stop, baby birth, and several family gatherings highlight a tight knit community week.
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Wiota News
Beulah Nordmaty
Atlantic
Clint Foster
Auiti
Guy Taylor
Cunmiberland
T. Brooks
Athantic
Mass. Millone
Ona
Will Price
Visistors
Ray Price
May
AM Mae George
Chaffee
Tom Center
C. BP. Brooks
Baron
Toby Baron
Ora Williams
Anita
W. Rowe
George Murray
Cty
Mars
Charles Sherett
Pricay
Phil ‘Prainer
Cumberland
I. A. Hensley
Wilson Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Indiana
F. Engle
P. J. Sampson
F. QO. Nailer
Viota
L. A. Engle
Mirs
J. B. Bohling
Myrth
Lewis
Rossie Phelps
Founta Glass
Frank Bill
Turkey Valley
Ames
Theodore
Violet Rice
Anna Quist
Glen Hourne
Marie Trydal
Pluma Fogle
Louise Sherritt
Dan Wolly
Folly
Emmert
Stork
Wiota
Thiel Farm
Cummins Inaugural Address Advocates Canadian Trade Links
Fragmentary text outlines support for closer Canada United States trade, tariff reciprocity, and border policy. Mentions plant investments in China and economic leverage, with farmer and state interests framed around near border trade and free trade options. Includes a county resolution praising Cummins and endorsing tariff reciprocity.
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Cummins
Ay Nurke
Canfu
Oream
Cimagda
Lewis
Utah
Tose Fi
Vanida Ia
A. B. Cummins
Vno
Canada
Northwest
United States
North Pole
Mexico
Philippine Islands
Judge Prouty Campaign Attacks Pass Abuse Across Missouri
Judge Prouty criticizes railroad fare discrimination against the poor in Missouri, citing a two cent per mile travel rate while millionaires ride at reduced costs. He links the issue to historic political failures and ties it to a broader call for anti pass reform led by Albert B. Cummins and legislative action.
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Judge Prouty
Relaces Thirtle
Missouri
Helig Aillionsire
Prouly
Abert B . Cumins
Feizure
Ibovas
Fowsa
Tonys
Atiert B. Cummins
Judge Brauty
Iter-Siite
Merce Uin
Whitch
Sermtor
Alisen
Theo
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Herplaide Co
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Atlantic Prag Company
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Whitney Loan & Trust CO
Banking Department of the Auditor of State
the Whitney Bank Atlantic
James G. Whitney
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H. B. Cavenaugh
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China
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W. T. Joyce Co
Frank Chapman
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