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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
Two candidates announce bids for the Fourth district representing Wayne and Lucas counties in the State Senate. R A Hasselquist notes the Republican primary decision set for Friday June 5 1903. H D Copeland also seeks the seat with a primary on Friday June 5 1908.
A. M. Wheeler announces Manning’s bid for the nomination as representative in the legislature from Lucas County subject to the decision of the June 5 election. Wheeler signs the notice dated June 5.
A fragmented notice lists candidates N G Letz Dow E Lewis W S Lowe and I N Badger for sheriff nomination, all subject to the Republican primary election to be held June 5. Included are names and notes that selections depend on the primary outcome.
A candidate, F. M. Waynick, seeks the office of County Treasurer with the outcome to be decided in the Republican primary election scheduled for May 5, 1908.
Joun W Kent declares his bid for the nomination to the board of supervisors from District No 3 subject to the Republican primary on June 5. The statement identifies Kent as the candidate and sets the election date.
Carrie E. Allen seeks the nomination for the office of superintendent of schools in Lucas County on June 5 1903. The announcement notes her candidacy and election goals for the county education leadership.
In 1902 the United States built 544.91 miles of new rail, with 2600 miles in the Great Southwest. Indian Territory led with 541 miles, Oklahoma 532, Texas 480, New Mexico 358, Arkansas 308, as railroads perceived the region’s climate, soil, topography and mineral wealth. The piece notes a slow awakening to these advantages in the Southwest.
Quips about a Western man in Boston and a schoolroom Pilgrim lesson lead to a string of local vignettes. Notes on a St Louis judge’s rate, Chariton lawyers, a donkey tale, Valley Junction picnic plans, and a Burlington to Des Moines rail survey blend with city booster commentary on public spirit and civic duty.
An old stock sale prompts immediate cash or note settlements at Wolverton and Company Derby Iowa with books at the old stand. Also an ad for Foley's Kidney Cure from D Q Storie druggist urges early kidney trouble treatment. A humorous line about a bear that walks like a man is included.
Notice announces that the final report of John W. Mauk as administrator of the estate of Newton Lyman, deceased, will be on file in Lucas county Iowa, by July 4 1903 and will come up for appeal on September 22 1903 at the September term of the district court.
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