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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
1
Display advertising costs ten cents per inch while locals cost six cents per line per insertion. Locals in black face type are ten cents per line. Notices from churches and other societies charging admission or fees are five cents per line.
Dr Geo McCulloch and S H Moore announce candidacies for the Republican nomination in the Lucas Wayne district for state senator before the June 1908 primary. J H Darrah declares for the Republican nomination for state representative from Lucas County to succeed himself subject to the 1908 primary.
Public notices announce candidacies for Lucas county Iowa offices. Recommends E H Storie for County Attorney and M M Perry Geo F Carpenter and W Rose for Clerk of District Court, all subject to the June 1908 republican primary election.
The 1908 Republican sheriff contenders in Lucas County include J. D. Clark Jackson Two and E A Duckworth Warren Two with their nominations pending the Republican primary. Chas. Co. Lyman is also listed as a candidate subject to the same primary decision.
County Auditor G. W. Wiltsey is a candidate for re election subject to the outcome of the June 1908 primary. The decision rests with voters in the forthcoming election.
A. D. Gray runs for a second term as County Recorder, subject to the Republican primary in June 1908. The notice lists Gray's candidacy and the party filing.
Frans P. Wright seeks a second term as County Treasurer subject to the Republican primary on 9s. J. A. White announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for the First District on the Board of Supervisors.
Chariton township selects candidates for constable with H. H. Jones seeking a second term and J B Wyland also listed. Primary decision set for June with party backing in Chariton county.
Notices announce candidacies for Justice of the Peace in Chariton township subject to the Republican primary election of 1908. D. C. Seward A. K. Aten Jr and J. W. McFarland are listed as candidates in Chariton.
The piece defends William Boyd Allison, praising his long public service in national legislatures. It urges keeping the veteran statesman at his post under the dome, lauding his steady conduct, fiscal restraint, and avoidance of political scandal despite changing tides.
The Enterprise lauds W P Hepburn for his work representing Iowa's Eighth District. It highlights his public bills including quarantine and pure food laws, support for the Interstate Commerce Commission, and securing four public buildings plus a site for a fifth. It notes his rural mail service expansion and pensions for Civil War veterans, asserting strong district benefits.
Doctors prescribe little alcohol and favor tonics and alteratives in line with modern medical science. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is now made entirely free from alcohol. Ask your doctor and follow his advice.
An advertisement from J C Ayer Co Lowell Massachusetts urges readers to consult doctors for bowel health and laxative use to correct constipation. It highlights alcohol ban in medicines and promotes their laxative product Ayer’s Fills as a remedy.
Senator Dolliver confirms planned Clinton appearance around May 1 to back Senator Allison. He defends continued Iowa campaign support while noting congressional duties limited timely speeches. The letter portrays Dolliver as a principled, eloquent advocate for Iowa leadership and anti factional politics.
The opponents of Senator Allison are reminded that his record mirrors the Republican Party. He helped organize the party and has led it since its founding. Every national law enacted by the party has benefited from his assistance and he has helped shape its policies. He has been a trusted advisor to Republican presidents.
A letter compares Senator Allison’s attentiveness to duties with Governor Cummins. It argues replacing the older, diligent official with the younger, less industrious one would profit Iowa little or none.
The speaker questions whether Governor Cummins, if elected to the Senate, would abandon his duties for lengthy speeches as he allegedly did while governor. The query implies concern about time management and legislative attention.
The Sac City hhautauqua association has let the contract to erect an auditorium at a cost near four thousand dollars.
An opinion attributed to Walter Wellman extols U.S. Senator William Boyd Allison of Iowa as a father of the republic. It notes his thirty three years in the Senate on March 4 and his spotless record. Dolliver lauds Allison as uniquely associated with vast legislative breadth and prudent public finance stewardship.
A passage on nature’s shared benefits inspired by a rooster’s find leads to letters praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It notes readers thank manufacturers so others may gain relief, with Foley's Orino Laxative recommended for women and children.
Proposals for building a new school house in Pleasant township Lucas County to be received at the county superintendent office by 1 o clock May 9 1908. Plans and specifications available for review. Contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Wm Bingaman President. 4b April 16 1908.
Advertisement offers setting eggs at $1 for 15 Wyandotte eggs and 1 per 13 Pekin duck eggs. Orders accepted at Palmers store Gray-Von Behren's or by mail to J R West Lock Box 121 Chariton Iowa.
Unclaimed letters remaining in the post office for the week ending April 20 1908 include Miss Hazel Gold Mrs Effie Shore C E Taylor A E B Sherwood R A Hasselquist. Postmaster signed disclosure.
Portsmith Virginia druggist Fred O Hanrahan says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is a great cure. He notes it outperforms competing patent medicines and receives strong customer appreciation. Sales are through Williamson Drug Co. and related writing paper products are advertised at Chas E Fluke's.
A Chariton sale features Shorthorn breeders offering 20 bulls on April 26. Buyers can inspect animals prior to bidding and the event is expected to draw cattlemen from surrounding counties.
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