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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
1
Candidates announce Republican and Republican aligned bids for State Senate in Lucas Wayne district. Dr Geo McCulloch declares candidacy before June 1908 primary. H Moore also states intent for the Republican nomination in the same district, with references to June 1908.
J. H. Darrah announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for state representative from Lucas County to succeed himself, subject to the 1908 primary.
Two candidates announce for the Republican nomination for Lucas County Attorney Iowa. LB Bartholomew seeks a second term with the June 1908 primary in view. E H Storie also seeks the GOP nomination for county attorney in Lucas County Iowa subject to the June primary.
Candidates for Lucas County Clerk of the District Court include M M Perry of Chariton and Geo I Carpenter, competing in the Republican primary of 1908. C W Rose of Chariton also seeks the party nomination subject to the 1908 primary.
Publican primary election of 1908 will determine the Republican nominee for Lucas County Sheriff. J. D. Clark of Jackson Two and E. A. Duckworth of Warren Two announce their candidacies. Chas. G. C. Lyman also seeks the Republican nomination.
County Auditor G. W. Wiltsey announces candidacy for a second term subject to the outcome of the June 1908 primary election.
County Recorder A. D. Gray runs for a second term, subject to the decision of the Republican convention in June 1908. The article notes his party affiliation and candidacy.
FOR COUNTY TREASURER the Republican nomination for County Treasurer for a second term subject to decision of Republican primary election of 1908. Frank P. Wright. FOR MEMBER BOARD OF SUPERVISORS I hereby announce myself candidate for the republican nomination for member of the Board of Supervisors from the First District. J. A. White.
The republican nomination for Chariton township constable in the June 1908 primary is unresolved as HH H Jones seeks a second term and J B Wyland also runs, both subject to the election decision.
A. K. Aten Jr. announces candidacy for Justice of the Peace of Chariton township subject to the Republican primary in 1908. J H McFarland of Chariton also seeks the Justice of the Peace nomination in Chariton township.
Senator Hale of Maine, Naval Committee chair and key Appropriations member, argued in a Senate debate that 70 percent of this session’s appropriations go to war preparations and past-war reparations, a startling claim given the United States’ current peace and normal relations with all nations.
A Shenandoah Sentinel Post writer argues that party unity matters more than any single leader. He urges Gov. Cummins to step aside to avoid further GOP division and protect the party’s electoral prospects in Iowa.
National leaders seek harmony before the convention. President Roosevelt favors Senator Beveridge as temporary chairman. The national committee is expected to choose Senator Dolliver to deliver the keynote, acknowledging Iowa’s strong influence and Dolliver’s leadership in the party.
Critics warn against ousting the veteran senator to appease the governor's ambitions. The passage stresses party unity and cautions Republicans about risks to their statewide leadership and influence.
The senator is described as loyal to the Republican party without factionalism. He has not stirred intra party discord or threatened to split the party in his state. The note stresses party-wide solidarity over divisions.
A concise note recalls returning a straw hat to storage. The remark emphasizes managing wardrobe items and seasonal transitions.
An April 17, 1908 letter from F. L. Martin of Ringgold County, Iowa, to Governor A. B. Cummins asks whether Cummins still favors reciprocity with Canada and tariff protections for Iowa farmers. The letter cites Cummins 1904 inaugural stance and testimony on rates, seeking clear positions on free trade versus home market protection.
State auditor and governor candidate B F Carroll opened his Cambridge campaign by warning of an empty treasury if last assembly appropriations are spent in the biennial period. He cited receipts and disbursements since 1901 and noted a deficit of over $816 thousand with $35,599 cash on hand on Feb 1 and $139,801 in outstanding warrants.
An advertisement from H. T. Patton & Co. urges immediate use of Foley's Kidney Remedy to tone the system and restore vigor. The copy claims it cures backache nervous exhaustion and all kidney and bladder troubles and invites readers to begin taking it today.
Burlington Hawkeye reports the state government supported by the flying squadron under the governor’s pay campaigns for a United States Senate seat, risking official duties at Des Moines. Senator Allison remains at his post in Washington performing his duties. An appreciation of his example may influence voters.
An ad promotes Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a non alcoholic tonic for thin impure blood. It claims no alcohol in the product and urges readers to consult their doctor for suitability and guidance.
Fragmentary advertisement from the J C Ayer Co Lowell MA promotes keeping the bowels regular and endorses Ayer’s Pills for constipation. The copy references health rules and urges readers to consult their doctor about this remedy.
Senator Bankhead of Alabama advocates Congress funding for post roads improving rural delivery routes and national road plus a $500000 appropriation by the Post Office in cooperation with the Agriculture Department. He cites inadequate dirt roads as a major factor in inland commerce and urges speedy action.
Pontypool Ontario postmaster Mr Thomas Stenton reports eight years of rheumatic pain relieved by Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He recommends the liniment to others and notes 25 and 50 cent bottle availability through Williamson Drug Co.
An advertisement touts The Weekly Inter Ocean plus a local paper and offers a one year bundle for $1.25. It claims high quality printing at the Patriot shop in Lucas county.
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