State House Politics and the Des Moines Era
Bernard Murphy offers a brisk tour of the Des Moines state house noting the new era in state politics. He observes a tightly organized political army loyal to one man, wary of primary challenges, and wonders when ambition will break through the ranks. The piece ends urging PATRIOT shop for printing.
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Bernard Murphy
Vinton Eagle
State House
Des Moines
Business Department
State
Jackson
anti-Jackson
Drake
anti-Drake
Shaw
anti-Shaw
Garst
Funk
Engine-Powered Binder Draws Lucas County Interest
In Lucas County farmer Charles Werts fitted a gasoline engine to his binder to mow wet oats, keeping the sickle and elevator moving while horses pulled the implement. Clerks Carpenter and Coffin report the device works well and farmers want to borrow it. Political talk swells with guesses Porter may oppose Hepburn in Congress and Roberts facing Kendall in the Sixth district primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo
Capital
Chas
Lucas County
Clerk Carpenter
Clerk Coffin
Alana
Carpenter
Claude Porter
Colonel Hepburn
Judge Roberts
Nate Kendall
Roberts
No Tariff Revision After Election Predicted
Des Moines notes the tariff will not be revised until after the presidential election. President Roosevelt maintains the doctrine of leaving well enough alone. If Republicans win next year, revision may be considered in the next Congress. The GOP aims to show a record of fulfilled platform promises while Democrats face opposition. An Oyster Bay statement confirms the administration’s stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Roosevelt
Congress
Oyster Bay
United State
Hopkins
Divioie
Iowa Valuation Up In 1907 Real Estate Personal Property Soars
The Iowa executive council sets 1907 tax valuations with widespread increases. Railroads rise by 996000, real estate up 16 225 957 and personal property 6 624 556. In all the state adds about 22 million to taxable wealth while corporations face 1 million. The Fairfield Ledger weighs the railway taxation debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowa Executive Council
Buncombe
Fairfield Ledger
Humeston Candidate Emerges To Succeed McElveen
Wayne County lines up behind H. Moore for state senator seat to replace Dr. McElveen of Chariton as Garden Grove Express notes the Republican field narrows to a single viable candidate.
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Humeston
Dr. McElveen
Chariton
H. Moore
State Bank
Wayne County
Moore
Garden Grove
County Fair Abate and State Corn Contests Boost Farmers
Thies outlines county and state efforts to reward farmers with cash premiums for corn achievements. County counties must supply prize money, with winnings returned to local institutes after contests. State college and county farms push the program to raise state cork output and overall agricultural progress. The state fair corn contests have proven beneficial and will continue with yearly enhancements, aiming for strong county and individual competitions.
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Cork
Monument to Ben King by St Joseph Citizens
Citizens of St Joseph Michigan plan a monument to Ben King, born there and long remembered in Chicago literary circles. The effort, led by a committee, honors a humorist and poet whose work gained late recognition after his death in 1894.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Ben King
St. Joe
Lfe
Tghila
Chicago
Nixon Waterman
Chicago Press Club
B King
Weather Crop Bulletin for Des Moines Iowa 1907
Weather notes for the week ending July 29 1907 report slightly below normal temperatures with showery spells Tuesday to Friday and much less rainfall than the prior two weeks. Heaviest showers in the north central district. Week closed with fair weather aiding crops. corn on well drained ground tasseling promising fair yields. some hay damage and small grain loss in shock. rust noted in oats and spring wheat possibly lowering grain quality. Harvest outlook worsens with better conditions likely to boost final output. Also United States District Attorney Temple filed actions against five town railways for violating live stock transport limits and unsafe railway practices amid local political criticism. Fairfield Ledger.
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Des Moines
Towa
United States District
Temple
Jefferson County
Fairfield Ledger
Prize expansion for college contest encourages Iowa boys
The College announces two additional prizes to boost participation among Iowa boys under 21 who have not attended any agricultural college other than the Short Course. Each contestant gets four chances to win. entry forms available from J O Simpson, Secretary, Des Moines Iowa.
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C College
Cassidy
Thompson
Jamaica
Iowa
Agricultural
Des Moines
Patriot Offers Liberal Commission for Subcriber Solicitors
The Patriot announces a liberal commission to any person who acts as a solicitor to recruit subscribers. It promises rewards for those who secure new names and renewals, seeking energetic representatives.
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Patriot
Pineules for kidneys and rheumatic relief advertised
An advertisement touts Pineules as strengthening kidneys and aiding rheumatism and bladder trouble with quick relief and guaranteed satisfaction. Also promotes Bees Laxative Syrup and Red Cross Pharmacy products for coughs hoarseness and children's relief, alongside an ad for public sale notices and Becker barber shop near the First National Bank.
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Red Gross
Sohaby Red Gross Pharmacy
Becker
First ‘National'‘Bank
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E Chariton Patriot
Editorial
State House Political Machine
Patriot Shop
Scott
Thies
Chariton’s. Book
Billa
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