Fragmentary Iowa Ledger Mentions Names and Contacts
A partial list from an Iowa page includes numerous surnames and fragments such as Wohlenhans Bros. Hardman, Carter, Matthews, Evans, Dargis, Sinford, Reed, Young, Olson, and Griswold. The text references contact notes for dates via WEVS Atlantic Iowa with a phone line and several place names like Massena, Griswold, Cumberland, and Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wohlenhans Bros
A. C. Hardman & Son
Mie
Ehbrens
Adam Carter
Val TF
Matthews Wm. Smith
Sam Smith
Rank Evans
Todenhagen
Clarke Dargis
Ernest Sinford
Mbeuben Halli
Waiser Cros
Ohn Rhuppert
Arthur Reed
Zim Young
Fresa Bros
Kris Olson
Massena Ansone
WEVS
Atlantic
Lowa
Wise Talks by the Office Boy Sees Holiday Stock Up Surge
The Office Boy reflects on a shifting economy, noting a recent holiday buying spree in New York and Chicago hotels. He observes merchants stocking up after a lean spell last spring, calling the panic a test and labeling the current period a prosperous time with plentiful merchandise for early shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Aly Boss
Editor Associate Editor
A brief note lists editor positions with duties and titles. It mentions associate editor responsibilities and publication workflow in a newsroom setting. No further specifics are provided.
Did Bryan pledge to safe and sane Democrats?
Chicago Record-Herald reporter William E. Curtis recounts rumors that Bryan promised the Cleveland or McKinley Democrats he would name a Treasury secretary from a vetted list and fill Supreme Court vacancies from Democratic lawyers. Various versions claim specific names and lists, with skepticism about whether any formal list existed. The piece links the alleged pledge to Samuel Gompers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
East
the Treasury
Supreme Bench
William E. Curtis
Chicago Record-Herald
Cleveland Democracy
McKinley Democrats
Treasury
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Samuel J. Gompers
Live second party likely in U S politics now
The piece argues for a viable third party then shifts to a live second party. It compares Bryan Roosevelt Taft Parker and notes the Republicans often win two thirds of electoral votes. It asserts the solid South and local issues shape elections and warns against national policy opposition to Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bryan
Taft
Parker
Roosevelt
Judge Latt’s Successor and Targets for Opposition
In a June tone the Saturday Evening Post argues the coming election shows broad support for Taft in industrial centers and a tiny Socialist vote, suggesting no acute U S discontent. It calls for a measured opposition that upholds basic convictions rather than a loose alliance of outsiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Senator Cummins and the Railroads in Iowa Newslets
The column surveys Senator Cummins and tariff issues, noting possible political turmoil, disputes over railroad rates, and calls to halt discrimination. It mentions Shelby county’s support for Bryan, Anita rumors, and a trip by Capt Mullins and Postmaster Williams to the Indian Territory, ending with Burkett’s proposals viewed as signs of a changing Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Mr. Cummins
Capt
Mullins
Postmaster Williams
Indian Territory
Burkett
Nebraska
Federal
Postoffice
Dodge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Nau
Griswold
Cumberland
Lewis
Grant
Grant Atlantic
Atlantic Avant Cumberland
Wise
M. W. Deering & Son
Simany Vy
the News Publishing Company
Has
F. Chase
E. P. Chase
R. K. A. Chase
Owa
Congress
HAL
P. Chase
Senator Cummins
John Saure
Garst
Shelby County
Webb Beyers
Cummins
Straight
Anita
Andy Carnegie
Ways and Means Committee
Cass Township
United States Legal Press Association
Majestic Bldg
Detroit
Mich
Ted
Wais
Thomas Hopliwy
W. Y. KL
G. T. Marsh
Poplar St
W. P. Joyce
Cedar Street
Jay Jacobs
Mary Evans
Birch St
Telino
Dtf
Cass County
BE. 4Th St
Roy Hedges
A. M. Petite
Chestnut Street
W. A. Hammer
Ever Oransky’s
M. Petite
Musson
Wilken Monument Works
P. C
News Publishing Co
J. i. A. Gough
Eare
W. S. Anspach
South Omaha, Nebr
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