Evans slate leads county race and irrigation congress in Boise
Corydon politician H. K. Evans heads the county ticket with W. F. Evans for treasurer and W. H. Lake as auditor. Other races list T. G. Stewart clerk K. E. Stephens recorder M. R. Brant county attorney J. H. Humphrey supervisor seats S. L. Payton successor W. G. Sharp C A Huss successor Chas N. Hargan successor Alex John successor Paul Hunter surveyor Chesbro. The National Irrigation Congress sits in Boise Idaho this week as Bryan receives homecoming ovation and the president faces reforming spelling in a playful note.
Local Peach Grower Ships Four Carloads Near Sidney
A man living near Sidney has shipped four carloads of peaches he raised himself and states he has more to ship.
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Sidney
Democratic nominee withdraws from county superintendent race
Mias Della Carr has withdrawn her name as the democratic nominee for county superintendent. This leaves Prof. Kuhn without opposition for election, although we believe the central committee has the power to fill any vacancies occurring.
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Mias Della Carr
Prof. Kuhn
Central Committee
Sheridan Enterprise Upside Down Pages Surprise Desk
A two page item from the Sheridan Enterprise arrived printed upside down, prompting curiosity about the source. The humorous incident adds a light note to the newsroom, with readers joking about a misprint or prank.
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Sheridan Enterprise
Tur Homestead Estimates Grain Loss From Threshing
Tur Homestead reports that fully 10 percent of the small grain in this section is lost when threshed from the shock rather than stacked.
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Tur
Omaha World Herald Edition Marks 21st Birthday
The Omaha World Herald published a 28 page edition last Wednesday to celebrate reaching its majority at twenty one years old. The issue underscored the paper’s growth and community ties with features on local events and milestones.
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THE
Omaha World Herald
Paper marks 50th anniversary with 32 pages
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil published a 32 page edition on Sunday to celebrate the paper's fiftieth anniversary. It was praised as an excellent piece of work.
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Council Bluffs Nonpareil
Milwaukee Bank President Arrested in Tangier Morocco
Pauul O. Stensland, president and wrecker of the Milwaukee Avenue bank in Chicago, was apprehended and taken into custody at Tangier, Morocco, on Monday.
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Pauul O. Stensland
Milwaukee Avenue Bank
Chicago
Tangier
Morocco
HusparpD Renominated by Eleventh District Convention
BE. H. HusparpD was renominated for Congress by the eleventh district at their Spencer convention on Saturday. The move gives Geo. D. Perkins another target to bolt the Republican ticket.
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BE. H. Husparpd
Congress
Eleventh
Spencer
Geo. D. Perkins
St Joseph Observer: First weekly democratic paper in St. Joe
The Tur St Joseph Observer arrives as a weekly paper edited by former Congressman C. F. Cochran. It is described as the only democratic publication in St. Joseph, sharing its launch with notice of the new exchange table placement.
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St. Joseph
St. Joe
C. F. Cochran
Wisconsin Road Law Lets Townships and County Share Costs
Wisconsin adopts a new road law forming a partnership between townships and counties for road building. If a township builds a mile of road this year the county will pay half the expense.
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Wisconsin
Iowa State Fair closes after record admissions
The Iowa State Fair ended Friday night, marking its most successful event to date. Total admissions reached 100,491, a gain of 30 percent over last year, signaling robust attendance and strong revenue performance.
Corning Free Press Announces Clearing Title Notice
The Corning Free Press publishes a notice of clearing title valued at 350 dollars. Attorneys Stanley and Stanley prepared the notice for filing or recordation.
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Corning Free Press
Stanley & Stanley
Charles Walsh resigns from DNC over corporate influence
Charles Walsh of Iowa a member of the Democratic National Committee and longtime secretary to the party resigns criticizing corporate influence in the Democratic Party after serving in the last two campaigns.
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Charles Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Iowa
National Committee
Edward D Rosewater Found Dead in Omaha Courtroom
Edward D Rosewater, founder of the Omaha Bee and a leading figure in journalism and politics, was found dead in an Omaha courtroom at nine o clock Friday morning. He apparently died during the night from heart failure after a recent U S Senate nomination defeat in Nebraska.
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Edwardd Rosewater
Omaha
Omaha Bee
U. S
Nebraska
Taylor County Board of Supervisors Budget Challenge
A Iowa note asserts Taylor County runs its board of supervisors with three members at a combined salary under 750 dollars per year and challenges other counties to match or beat this frugal arrangement. The statement claims no Iowa county matches Taylor’s low cost.
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Iowa
Taylor
Board of Supervisors
Taylor County
Corning Free Press Critiques Republican Papers on State Ticket
The Corning Free Press argues many Republican papers show only surface support for the state ticket to appear regular. It questions whether district standouts will bolt the ticket, urging readers to stand up and be counted.
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Corning Free Presi (Dem
Local election debate splits supporters and critics
A community forum sparked division as attendees debated a contentious ballot issue. Supporters urged backing the measure while opponents warned of potential drawbacks, with both sides urging turnout and civic engagement.
Meeting of 8th district Republican chairmen in Creston
A meeting of the chairmen of the Republican county central committees in the 8th district will be held in Creston next Tuesday. Editors of the district are invited to attend.
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Republican County Central Committees
Creston
Congressman Hepburn Pressures Sentinel Post Editor
A reader urges Congressman Hepburn to influence Shenandoah Sentinel Post’s editor to curb bias and prevent readers from treating the paper as a mouthpiece for the Colonel’s Atlantic Messenger. The note highlights tensions between local press and a rival publication.
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Hepburn
Shenandoah Sentinel Post
Sentinel Post
Atlantic Messenger
Porters Platform Sparks Cross-Party Debate on Prohibition
A speaker on a platform declares the liquor traffic shall be conducted in the state without hindrance. The question arises if Republicans will revert to a straight Republican stance and endorse Mr Porter simply to oppose Cummins, amid intra party disagreement over Prohibition policy.
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Claude Porter
Mr. Porters
Cummins
Doctor Davis Pledges Support for Porter in Governor Race
A Lew physician, Dr. Davis, is reported to back Democratic governor candidate Claude Porter. He could deny or confirm via a signed public statement. Friends urge clarity as Republicans enter a crucial sixty days. similar sentiment is noted among Taylor county Republicans.
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Davis
Lewis
Claude Porter
Atlantic Messenger
Taylor County
Absence of Hepburn and Lacy Stirs Des Moines Meeting
The Sidney Herald notes that Congressmen Hepburn and Lacy missed a Republican meeting of all candidates and the state committee in Des Moines. They had pledged to avoid the Cummins faction, saying they would rather lose office than join that camp. Proponents expect progressive Republicans to act on their pledge at election time.
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Hepburn
Lacy
State Committee
Des Moines
Sidney Herald
Cedar Falls Gazette Bolts Rapidlious Ticket Head
The Cedar Falls Gazette, edited by a former staffer, has ousted the head of the Rapidlious ticket, claiming the ex-editor has more nerve than his former boss. Last week the Gazette claimed the same move.
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Cedar Falls Gazette
the Gazette
It Will Take Iowa Republicans Aide To Restore Decency
The piece argues that defeating Republicans in Iowa may be needed to restore decency in politics. It contends that party names should not bind loyalty and that voters should support candidates who share principles, even if it requires crossing party lines. It questions whether a paper can urge Republicans to vote straight in the future if they refuse to act now.
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Iowa
Republican National Campaign Textbook Subscription Drive
James S Sherman urges Republicans to support a coordinated drive for a Republican Congress. He calls for unity with the Republican National Congressional Committee, basing the campaign on party records and featuring Theodore Roosevelt’s personality. Subscriptions of one dollar fund the effort and each donor receives the campaign textbook and committee documents.
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Republican National Congressional Committee
Theodore Roosevelt
James S Sherman
P. O. Box
New York
Republicans to push rapid Iowa campaign with top speakers
The Republican party plans a quick, strong statewide speaking tour led by Frank P. Woods and W. L. Converse. They aim to mobilize 700 to 800 newspapers in support and begin groundwork in September for a whirlwind finish with aggressive, united campaigning across Iowa.
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Iowa
Towa
Frank P. Woods
Republican State Committee
W. L. Converse
Two Sides To It On Automobiles And Horses
A reader argues the automobile scare is serious and urges laws to auto roll over reckless drivers. Citing a German example with armed teamsters, the letter questions applying the penalty only to auto operators and not to reckless horse drivers.
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Germany
Homestead
Union County Nominees Named at Republican Convention
At the Creston Republican county convention on Thursday the ticket was placed in nomination for multiple offices. Representative B. T. Nix of Afton. County Clerk Clarence McConnell. County Auditor W. F. Craig. County Attorney Hugh M. Fry. County Treasurer G. H. Sherwood. County Recorder George T. Harkness. Sheriff J. V. Mason. Superintendent F. M. Abbott. Coroner Jas. McKee. Surveyor W. B. Joseph.
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Creston
B. T. Nix
Afton
W. F. Craig
Hugh M. Fry
G. H. Sherwood
George T.harkness
J. V. Mason
F. M. Abbott
Jas. McKee
W. 8. Joseph
Defeat at Cedar Falls Nomination Surfaces in Gazette
The Cedar Falls Gazette, hostile to Gov. Cummins, noted Jarnagin's loss by 108 to 41. The paper advised Bro. Sebille last spring he would have much to handle at home rather than meddling in Taylor county affairs.
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J. W. "Taznein
Cedar Falls
Cummins
Jarnagin
Bro. Sebille
Taylor County
County Picnic premiums for corn judging at Taylor County fair
Premiums listed for the county picnic on Tuesday Sept 18 1906 include best 10 ears of yellow corn white corn and displays of corn with prizes from $1 to $65. A Taylor County boys under 18 years eligible for a 1906 07 short course scholarship at Ames Iowa based on merit in corn judging is awarded.
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Taylor County
A &B
Ames
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Back From China Visit Shakes Bedford Friends
Ashley Fitch, visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fitch, shook hands with old Bedford friends on Tuesday. He recalls stories from missionary work in China during the Boxer trouble decades ago, though his trip now is a vacation.
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Ashley Fitch
Bedford
J. H. Fitch
Mr. Fitch
China
Christian Church Anniversary Dinner Seen October 6
The Christian Church adhesion will hold its annual anniversary dinner on Saturday October 6. A selection of ready made garments will be sold on the same date to benefit church programs.
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Adhes
Christian Church
Sale Dates For Livestock Auctions In Indiana
Listed at this office are upcoming sales with dates and head counts. September 12 features J. W. Vanatta selling 43 head Duroc Jerseys five miles north of Hopkins. September 27 lists Ed Holmes selling 60 head Poland Chinas two miles southeast of Ladoga, Indiana. September 26 shows J. W. Pfander selling 45 head cattle fourteen miles south of Gravity.
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J. W. Vanatta
Hopkins
Holmes
Ladoga
J. W. Pfander
Gravity
Card of Thanks for sympathy and funeral aid
Sincere thanks extended to friends and neighbors for help and sympathy during illness and funeral of our father. We deeply appreciate all kindness and support. FE. P. Hearty, O. M. Heaty, E. E. Heally, ANNIE HRALyY.
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FE. P. Hearty
O. M. Heaty
E. E. Heally
Annie Hralyy
Republicans Convene to Declare Prosperity and Direction
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Republican convention statement praising prevailing conditions in the country and state. It refers to protection, party history, and guidance of public affairs, but lacks clear dates, names, or specific actions.
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Tenvention
Les
Incomplete fragment honors Theodore Roosevelt leadership
The fragment praises Theodore Roosevelt and the people for confidence and admiration from the world, noting inspiring achievements and leadership. The text is garbled but attests to praise for Roosevelt and the public response.
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Ter
Theodore Velt
Pri
Town Honors Prominent Cabinet and Congress Members
Town celebrates the prominence and influence of its leaders in the cabinet and congress. They have discharged duties with honor and dedication, earning esteem from the state and nation and gratitude from the people they serve.
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Rapredantatti
Congress
Pru
Iowa Legislature Ree Session Endorsed for Health and Equality
A cautious commendation of the Iowa legislature propping health measures and equal opportunity on commercial highways through the ree session. Readers are assured the influence yielded beneficial legislation benefiting public welfare and commerce.
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Iowa
Remark on Gover Cummins Leadership and Public Service
A fragment praising Gover Cummins for courageous leadership and practical administration. It commends other state officials in recognizing exceptional service to the people and notes high efficiency and fidelity to public service across all departments.
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Gover Cummins
Tax levy supports state obligations and current needs
The statement asserts that the state, supported by burdensome taxation and general support for public obligations, is free from debt and has all funds allocated for current needs.
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Gener
Primary election law pledge in republican platform
The text advocates enlarging voter participation in public affairs and pledges the party to enact a direct primary law. It supports direct nomination of all candidates for general elections and expresses party preference in selecting United States senators.
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Republican Party
Alwo
United Sies
Opposition to corporate influence in public affairs drives policy pledge
The statement condemns domination by corporations in politics and calls for stringent statutes to curb corporate involvement in campaigns. It pledges enactment of laws to make it unprofitable for corporations to participate in politics and political campaigns.
Abolishment of the free pass on railways urged
The editorial praises ending railway free passes as a key reform to curb corporate influence in politics. It commends the republication legislature for enacting a law toward this aim.
Republican tariff doctrine for Iowa platform
The Iowa Republican Party affirms a protectionist tariff aimed at revenue plus domestic growth, favoring adjustments to keep tariffs aligned with industrial and commercial progress. It endorses reciprocity urged by Blaine McKinley and Roosevelt and pledges consistency with patriotic, prudent governance.
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Blaine
McKinley
Roosevelt
Notable Iowan David B. Henderson Dies Recall
Auxiliary resolutions honor the late David B. Henderson, a distinguished Iowan statesman. They rest upon his works and inscribe his name among departed heroes, honoring a life of public service.
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David B. Henderson
Resolution of greeting to Senator Allison from convention
A convention sends greetings to Iowa Senator Wm. B. Allison expressing regret at his absence and directing the chairman to wire the sentiment from his home in Dubuque. The message honors his genial presence and offers continued gratitude for his counsels.
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Iowa
Wm. B. Allison
Pwire
Allison
Dubrque
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Backed by Oath
Frank J. Cheney swears his firm will pay $100 for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason verifies on December 6, 1896 in Toledo Ohio. The ad urges sending for testimonials and lists address and price, with Hall's family pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Sta
Real Chenney
A. W. Gleason
Hall
Yoledo
Ohi
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