Announcements of Cass County Election Candidacies
A series of 1908 Cass County Republican primary candidacy notices for offices including Representative, County Attorney, Recorder, Clerk of the District Court, County Superintendent, and Supervisor. Names include John W. Scott, O M Hobart, Lawrence R Forsythe, Bertha A Johnson, C A Meredith, E Shannon, B A Goodspeed, G L Edwards, A H Mountain, and Yron J Still with locations Lincoln Two, Cumberland, Atlantic district.
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Circulation Statement for Atlantic Evening News 1908
The News Publishing Company of Atlantic Iowa reports paid circulation of 1202 copies as of May 23 1908. Statement sworn May 25 1908 by BH. P. Chase secretary treasurer.
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Atlantic
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BH. P. Chase
Science Prevents Baldness With Newbro Herpicide
A promotional notice claims Newbro s Herpicide scalp antiseptic destroys the germ causing hair loss and cures dandruff. It cites a Maryland Block resident who went from bald to a thick inch-long head of hair in six weeks, and notes sales through Detroit based Herpicide Co and Atlantic Drug Co with sample pricing.
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Nature
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Herpicide Co
Detroit
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Atlantic Drug Company
Judicial Convention Notice For Fifteenth Iowa District
Republicans of Iowa's Fifteenth judicial district meet in Council Bluffs on June 30 1908 at 11 a m in the south courtroom to nominate a district judge and conduct district business Delegates and alternates from each county will be chosen at the next county conventions Representation is listed for Harrison Shelby Audubon Pottawattamie Montgomery Fremont Page and others The Republican judicial committee of the district signs the notice W C Ratcliffe secretary and D E Stuart chairman urge adherence to established constitutions and laws regarding United States senator elections. The text cites John W Scott as a man who will obey the law and claims he has never violated it.
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Fifteenth Judicial District of Iowa
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Fifteenth Judicial District
Iowa
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Fremont
Republican Judicial Committee
W. C. Ratcliffe
D. E. Stuart
John W. Scott
Age issue in Cass county politics sparks debate
The piece compares age and war service of John W. Scott and Thomas Bryant Swan, arguing that if Scott’s age bars him from election, Swan is equally affected from serving as adviser in Cummins republicans. It notes Scott born 1843 and Swan 1846, both veterans, with Scott praised for Union Army service and leadership.
Massena Speech Swings Local Sentiment in County Campaign
C A Meredith and T B Swan spoke to about forty Massena residents on Saturday. Swan attacked Harl as railroads’ attorney and governor critic, while Meredith’s remarks fell short. The Massena tour concluded with Hart’s speech, fueling expectations of an Allison and Scott landslide over Cummins and Meredith by three to one or better.
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Swan Attacks Scott and Senatorial Race Heats in Iowa
The piece defends John W. Scott as a law abiding citizen while detailing the Audubon Guthrie and Dallas county race. It notes Thomas Bryant Swan touring Audubon county and outlines candidates Elliott Allison Cosson and Meredith, with Cosson tied to the Cummins machine. It asserts Scott will vote per the US and Iowa constitutions and represent Cass County when sworn in, dismissing a so called test vote as nonbinding.
Political Strife Flairs as Cass County Backs Allison
In Cass County factional wrangling swirls over governor and congressional favors. Neddie boasted of Scott support for a federal post, while Hull leaders plot moves to Cobb Cummins. The Cass County Progressive debuts amid wariness toward the Telegraph. John W. Scott, though aged, is praised for steadfast republicanism and honesty.
City Directory Notice Seeks Updated Resident Moves
The News requests anyone who has moved since the canvass to notify the office at once so corrections can be made for the upcoming city directory. Prompt reports help ensure accurate contact details and listings.
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