Republican party in Iowa faces factional clash over graft and control
Dee Mathes outlines a fight within Iowa's Republican setup as outsiders and a noted lobbyist push for control of the state central committee. He notes tributes levied on officials to fund party managers, with two factions, Cummins and stalwarts, vying for power and exposing graft methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Mathes
State Republican Central Committee
Tbis Yes
Cummins
Corporation
Iowa tariff reform in Cummins era sparks clash
A sprawling account details factional wrangling at the Iowa statehouse over campaign funds and support for Governor Cummins. It notes changes to the finance committee, suspicions of loyalty to Cummins, and a push by J. B. Sullivan of Creston challenging Cummins on tariff reform, railroad taxation, and anti-trust themes amid a heated Second district political contest.
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State House
Bob” Spence
Commune
Cummins
Bavs
Spence
Peri
Bambie
J. B. Sullivan
Creston
Kidney Health Ad Ends in Political Echoes
A historic newspaper fragment blends an early 20th century kidney health advertisement touting Dr. Kilmer’s Swamp-Root with political commentary from Judge Wade’s Congressional election in Iowa. The ad urges kidney care as the basis for overall health while the editorial section praises Republican strength and Democratic candidacy, noting forthcoming party platform decisions and public sentiment shaping national issues.
Unclear health ad promises miraculous cures
Fragmentary 19th century advertisement claims a medicine can save from death and cure coughs and diseases. Mentions B Haviland, a niece, and offers trial bottles free with 21 bottle guaranteed. Text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
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B. Haviland
Pilup
Perieg
U.secotary
Take Acie of the Iowa Campaign it is Worth While
A fragmentary editorial critique argues Iowa should reject tariff protection as it harms residents and industries. It condemns the protective system as legalized brigandage and accuses Republicans of favoring tariffs for political gain. The piece urges voters to oppose protectionist planks in Iowa platforms.
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Acie
Iowa
Bensit
Steel Trust
Thedford
Caroline Martin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Thelford
Neighborhood notes from Spencer Grove and surrounding areas
Local items report residents moving, renting farms, and travel. Wives and families, including Miss Clara Tuttla and Miss Madge Spencer, visit relatives in Independence Walker and Vinton. A school term ends, meetings appoint officers, and several farms extend improvements with wire fencing and corn plans. Obituaries mention Ostohar I11 and Mrs John Gaddil travels. local society includes performances by Tony Ashton's gag show and visits by Mrs Lucille Hanna and Emily Walker.
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Fid Wiliams
Brandon
L. E. Robison
Pacific Coast
Will Kelso
Henry Jones
Vinton
Spencer Farm
George Smith
Wifa
Yunker
Carris
Grove
Charis Zaiser
Victor G. Spencer
cSoane Porter
Kate Yander
Walker
C. BH. Spencer
Petar Yanker
Charlis Zaiser Hays
John Meyers
Deniral
Madge Spencer
Independence
Elly Spencer
Laura Frick
Salt Leks Ge
Hoffords
Tony Ashton
Clara Tuttla
Andrew Buchan
Ostohar
John Gaddil
Thor
Lowa
Joseph Meier
Sasv
BR. Pickart
Cato Sails
Norway
Lucille Hanna
Emily Walker
Gee. Oldfield
Moreno
BR. Marrit
BlairsTown Social Notes Tell Of Guests and Family Events
Mr and Mrs G W Goss Jr celebrate birth of a bear girl. Elizabeth Dunstan and E22 Smith visited. Spieth called on Des Moines relatives. Cedar Rapids guests Shreeves call on Blairs Town. Macy family reunion honors Oliver Macy, bound for Cuba. News of N W Frantz death in Florida. arrivals from Aberdeen and Salle Plisine visit. Rev F A Smiley attends Synod meeting. Mrs Mable Heck hosted a friend gathering for carpet rag quilting. Jessie Book returns from Wisconsin and Chicago. Mary Miller returns from Armstrong Iowa. Miles Heck ill for a week.
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G. W. Goss Jr
Elizabeth Dunstan
E22
Smith
Winton
Fies Spieth
Des Novnas
Kent Fermen
fBosss
Shreeves
Cedar Rapids
Emeline Dorman
Farry
Ira Macy
Nebraska
Oliver Macy
Vinton
Sarah Tinter
Belle Plaine
Horace Mery
South Dakota
Mary Yooom
133S Place
Cuba
N. W. Frantz
Ankone
Florida
Joss
Elia Frantz
Exs
William Frantz
G. M. Kirk
Ota Webert
Chas
Kelley
Aberdeen
South
Eve Hirk
Lea
Asiah Yorom
Cosa College
F. A. Smiley
Shenandnes
Synod
Mable Heck
Jessie Book
Wisconsin
Chicago
Mary Miller
Armstrong Iowa
F. W Ebred
Little Miles Heck
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Vinton, Iowa
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Zollinger
Conmiss
Armani
Hsse
Deas Moines
Mr. Spence
Leck
Lim
Hig
Pear
Ima
Wade
Congress
Prager Sr
Chieseo Examiner
Pratts
Pratt
Philadelphia
Teuseo
William Coffman
Man ‘Hehead
Spencer's Grove
Ars
Felco
Sandsea
Marion
Blairstown
Das
Brubaker
Drogert
Nate
Gms
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Sader
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