Roosevelt Hepburn letter shows presidential praise in 1908 election
The Creston Advertiser reproduces a Roosevelt letter to Col Hepburn after Hepburn’s defeat in the eighth district. Taft telegrams echoed the praise, suggesting a sting to Republicans who opposed Hepburn and implying opposition to Roosevelt’s policies fueled the dissent.
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Creston Advertiser
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Hepburn
Congress
Colonel Hepburn
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Clarinda
Wledt Taft
Roosevelt
Prominent Republican Praises Taft Era While Fearing Rippers
A veteran Atlantic Republican denounces Washington correspondence and forecasts a stable Taft Sherman administration. The letter urges conservative policies and criticizes reporters for predicting czarlike rulers. It also notes Iowa tax list shifts, citing Independence Bulletin on delinquent tax payers in Buchanan County and local township figures.
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Fremont
Madison
Middlefield
Newton
Roosevelt praises Hepburn as trusted ally in Congress
The passage notes President Roosevelt praising Hepburn for honesty and progress in policy. It suggests Republicans who opposed Hepburn prevented a respected ally from Congress and deprived the next Republican president of a strong assistant, while highlighting Roosevelt's esteem for Hepburn.
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Hepburn
Congress
Attacks on vested Aigifes in complex civilization
Fragmentary text discusses misfortunes of a complex civilization depriving people of rights thought guaranteed and inalienable, noting a paradox in modern society. The passage begins with a general social critique and hints at constitutional concerns.
Publicity and the value of campaign money and public actions
A column critiques crowding high school courses with trivial laws on etiquette for women to exit streetcars while noting the public’s fascination with publicity. It questions the worth of campaign disclosure and Andrew Carnegie’s $20,000 GOP donation, arguing press lists may lose value as news over time.
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Manhattan Island
Board of Education
Wisconsin Metropolis
Andrew Carnegie
Republican Campaign Fund
Campaign Publicity and Voter Expenses Debate
The News endorses publishing campaign expenditures as a meaningful practice and notes widespread newspaper support. Des Moines Capital reported extensive columns listing contributions, yet few readers read the lists closely, with readers quick to compare donors but quickly forget the amounts.
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Des Moines Capital
Political squabbles and harmless local notices in Shelby issue
The Shelby County paper rails at factionalism, cites Cummins supporters urging continued fights, and notes editors criticizing other dailies. It mentions local moves by Mrs Welch, Mr Berry, Mrs Harris, and Etna Lemon visiting and teaching roles, plus various tonic and health ads.
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Shelby County Republican
Cummins
Statement of Condition Wiota Savings Bank 1908
The report shows assets of 6304.15 dollars at close of business November 23 1908 for Wiota Savings Bank Cass County Iowa. Directors John Rogler and Chas Sherrert certify the condition to the Auditor of State as required by law.
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Cass
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Cass County
R. R. Bell
R. H. Bell
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