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Newspaper
Benton County Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
1
The Democrats of the 45th Senatorial District convene in Belle Plaine on Saturday August 18 1906 to nominate a candidate for state senator. Benton county gets 12 delegates Tamaio are assigned. J J McManon serves as Chairman.
The county’s democrats back W. J. Guinn for senator, praising his record as a business leader, financier, and legislator. They cite his sound judgment, clear thinking, and integrity, claiming he is the only suitable man for the district this year.
Democrats across Tama, state, and nation unite to back a district judge win this year. Republicans face dissension and divisions in Tama and Benton counties as the race unfolds. Mgr. Guinn, popular in both counties, looms as a likely candidate if he consents to run, with cross-county electoral implications.
In London, Mr. Bryan reiterates that Jeffersonian Democracy underpins American conservatism and property rights. The St. Louis Republic notes reduced party divisions, with all Democratic elements aligning to reestablish safety and stability through unified principles in the coming election year.
From Traer Iowa special correspondence Democrats in the judicial district push to fill the vacancy left by the death of Judge Caswell of Marshalltown. The Republican ticket loses a candidate and Marshall County hopes to retain the seat, with several aspirants in Marshalltown. Tama County Republicans pursue a replacement as the race tightens.
Tama county Republicans split over district judge candidate preferences as J. W. Willer is sidelined while Burnham and Caswell secure renomination. Rumors of bold moves and party pressure swirl as Marshall and Benton counties push for Tama to win the seat. Democratic nominee C. B. Bradshaw of Toledo is seen as a viable challenger with strong cross county support.
Waterloo Iowa July 21 The Democratic state central committee selects the new Chautauqua park auditorium one mile up the Cedar River as the site for the August 7 state convention. The 4 000 seating capacity with 2 000 more stands, rail access via Rapid Transit Interurban from Waterloo to Cedar Falls, and generous support by local businessmen ensure ample hotel space and meals. Plans include transport by Interurban and 5 000 hotel guests, with a $3 000 budget for entertainment and civic hospitality.
The town forms its usual committees and plans a gala welcome for the Democrats at their convention on August 7. Waterloo will host its first state political convention, promising a proud display and notable event.
Arch Freeborn of Newton township sold seven hogs or four hogs in a single lot this Monday to McAllen Bros for 21,200 in what is described as the largest sum paid for a single hog delivery on the local market. The brisk market week saw McAllen Bros disburse over 2,500 Monday forenoon, signaling strong farmer earnings.
Notice states that the undersigned and future stockholders have formed a body corporate under Iowa law. It records Mt Auburn Benton County as the bank name and Mt Auburn as the place of business, with a savings bank scope under applicable Iowa Code chapters and amendments.
The charter sets capital stock at fifteen thousand dollars in shares of one hundred each, fully paid before business. A seven person board governs, elected yearly by stockholders with vacancies filled by remaining directors and officers elected from among directors. Annual meetings begin January 1907 with named initial directors and officers. By laws require two thirds vote to amend, dissolution by three fourths vote, and all real estate deeds by president or vice president with cashier’s attestation. Given at Vinton Iowa July 12 1908.
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