Taylor Countys Declaration of Independence League pledge
A Taylor County based pledge by the Common People Republican League outlining aims to destroy political machine power, curb corporate influence, and promote primary elections, ballot reform, and regulatory updates. It calls for Roosevelt era reforms, Interstate Commerce revision, and Iowa industry growth free from outside domination.
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Common Peoples Republican League of
Taylor County
Paul S. Haddock
County Republican Committee
League
Corporation
U. S
Roosevelt
Iowa
Iona
Tur Conway Record Ends Publication After Three Years
The Tur Conway Record published its final issue after three years in operation. The newspaper cited unspecified reasons for ceasing production while promising a brief note of closure for readers and advertisers.
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Tur Conway Record
Ringgold County Republican Primaries Set for April 26
The Republican primaries for Ringgold County are scheduled for April 26. Voters will choose the party’s candidates across local and county races, with polling locations listed by the county clerk.
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Ringgold County
Tur Mt Ayr Journal Hints at Surprises as Votes Count Next Fall
The Tur Mt. Ayr Journal predicts a wave of surprises once vote tallies are finalized in the upcoming fall count. The paper signals unusual outcomes or shifts may emerge as results are officially recorded.
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Tur Mt. Ayr Journal
Secretary Shaw speaks at Des Moines Friday night
Secretary Shaw addressed an audience in Des Moines on Friday night as the Perkins camp faced rising urgency and appeared increasingly desperate.
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Shaw
Des Moines
Anti Blythe movement sparks in Des Moines county
A local anti Blythe campaign emerges in Des Moines county Blythe’s home area with rising tensions and organized calls for change amid political friction and community debate.
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Des Moines County
Blythe
Tru Democrats Win Four of Six Aldermen in Creston
Creston voters elected four of six aldermen on Monday as Democrats secured a majority. A wind direction straw indicated a calm political climate guiding local turnout and results.
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Tru Democrats
Creston
Standpat letters cloud Cummins renomination bid
Discussion of Senator Elkins opposing Gov. Cummins and the potential effect of Elkins or another Elkins ally supporting Perkins to assure Cummins renomination. The text suggests standpaters aim to influence key figures to shift backing.
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Senator Elkins
Cummins
Elkins
Perkins
The Wave Starts in Hopkins With Morris as Editor
Hopkins launches The Wave last week as its first issue. J W Morris formerly of Bedford serves as editor. The town supports two papers, which may be more than Hopkins can sustain.
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Hopkins
J. W. Morris
Bedford
Insults Fly As Iowa Travel Men Battle Cummins
A Garland hotel owner rails at Chauncey Depew and Gov. Cummins in the Times-Republican, reprinting attacks from January to March. The notices accuse Cummins of taking $1000 to influence the Iowa Traveling Men Insurance Society, compare Depew’s $20000 salary, and allege ties to railroad lobbyists. The piece questions Elkins and Blythe in Washington and Iowa, alleging corporate influence over Hepburn and Cummins.
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Garland Hotel
Times-Republican
Cummins
Iowa
Chauncey Depew
Depew
Equitable
Iowa Traveling Men’s Insurance Company
Gov. Cunmins
Traveling Men’s Association
Clarinda
A. B. Cummins
John Clark
Rully
Elkins
Washington
Senate
Dolliver
J. W. Blythe
Blythe
Senator Elkins
W. P. Hepburn
Hepburn
Change in Col Safe Young and Des Moines Capital
Readers seek cause for a drastic shift in Col Safe Young and the Capital. The piece recalls 1900 Iowa politics when Young opposed corporate influence and notes editorial hints that Blythe and Hubbard dominated state conventions. It argues corporations should not steer political outcomes.
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Col. Safe Young
Des Moines
Col. Young
Iowa
Blythe
Hubbard
Blythes
Hubbarde
Horace Boies
Cummins to Speak in Ringgold County Next Week
Governor Cummins will give four speeches in Ringgold county the coming week. He is set to address Tingley Monday afternoon and Diagonal Monday evening. On Tuesday he will speak at Mt. Ayr in the afternoon and at Redding in the evening.
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Gov. Cummins
Ringgold County
Tingley
Diagonal
Mt. Ayr
Redding
MarTerRN Wins Des Moines Mayoral Race Narrowly
George W. MarTerRN is elected mayor of Des Moines by a 234 vote majority while Sioux City and Council Bluffs choose Democratic mayors, signaling a regional shift in city leadership.
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George W. Marterrn
Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Court in Session at Creston This Week
A U.S. court sits in Creston this week handling cases with regional judges presiding. Court sessions include civil and criminal dockets, with attorneys present for filings, hearings, and preliminary matters in the Creston courthouse.
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U.S. Court
Creston
Editorial stance on advertising vs editorial independence
The Free Press declares its advertising space is open to reputable patent medicine firms but its editorial pages are not for sale. It states no fight for or against patent medicines, asserting belief in a just hearing before congress or the legislature and insisting on justice without compromising newspaper integrity.
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Free Press
Congress
Vague Editorial on Advertising Policy in Print
A fragment discusses controlling theory utterances and clarifies that the paper seeks advertising only as ordinary business transactions and will not accept ads on any other basis. The tone reflects editorial stance on maintaining nonadvertising content apart from standard commercial space.
Congress Ends Free Seed Distribution Graft
The article denounces Congress for ending a 240000 dollar yearly free seed handout to voters. It questions why government aid should match farm machinery or dairy supplies and argues seeds should be distributed only for valid agricultural experiments to those propagating crops, not as political recognition.
Lenox Tur New Times switches to weekly edition
The Tur New Times at Lenox ends its semi weekly run and resumes a live weekly. The paper explains the twice a week plan was experimental and burdensome given the field. Readers prefer accurately reported events over frequent updates.
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Tur New Times
Lenox
The
New Times
Freedom of the Press Under Pressure in Hepburn Case
Tut Lenox New Times critiques editors in the 8th district for editorial complicity with political power. It argues many papers suppress honest views to preserve business ties and post office jobs, citing Hepburn as a test of true independence.
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8Th
Times-Republican
Peter Hepburn
Leon
Chariton
Osceola
Corning
Shenandoah
No clear headline found in readable text
Fragmentary political commentary condemns late repentance by Peter and warns the public against betrayal by Ju day aligned figures. The piece argues the common people control politics and will not be deceived again, referencing past betrayals and the idea of a political awakening.
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Peter
Campaign Request Scrutiny Of Witnesses’ Interest
A political appeal urges officials to examine witnesses for potential bias, arguing that interestedness could affect testimony. Observers note calls for heightened scrutiny amid ongoing campaign activity and legal proceedings.
Amendment to Hepburn rate bill targets political contributions
Senator Culberson offers an amendment making it a misdemeanor for any railroad or common carrier to contribute funds to political campaigns or to influence legislation. The measure imposes severe fines and imprisonment for violations, raising the question of whether Colonel Pete will support this move to cut off his supply base.
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Sensator Culberson
Pete
Campaign by Injunction Hinge on Hull Slander Suit
Congressman Hull sues his opponent Geo L Dobson for slander, seeking to bar statements that could hurt Hull in the primaries. The muttered suggestion is to turn the case into a broader campaign by injunction to restrain critical remarks.
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Hull
Geo. L. Dobson
Dobson
Journal Marks 32nd Year Under Present Management
The Tur Hopkins Journal celebrates its thirty-second year with gratitude for past support from the writer and notes twelve years under the current management. The piece reflects pride in the paper’s growth and its origins in family labor.
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Tur Hopkins Journal
Standout Republicans call for harmony amid factional tensions
The Mt Ayr Journal notes the party’s standout faction urging harmony while accusing the conservative progressive wing of clinging to hard lines. The piece questions their generosity as reform prospects seem buried in political oblivion.
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Republican Party
Mt Ayr
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements from Toledo Firms
A fragmented 19th century advertisement extols Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an incurable case. It lists F J Cheney & Co of Toledo and West & Truax, KinNAN & Marvin as endorsing merchants, and promises testimonials. The copy notes internal use for the blood and mucous surfaces, price and availability from druggists, with a brief nod to Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cuansy & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Wa Opix
Kinnan & Marvin
F. J. Cheney & CO
Ohio
Rai IZ
Hali
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Wiltoz
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