Taft Sherman Nominated by Republican Convention
The Chicago convention selected William Howard Taft for President and James Schoolcraft Sherman for Vice President, presenting them as loyal representatives of business and middle-class interests. The article lauds Taft’s public service and Sherman’s experience and practical mind as ideal for the nation’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States
Republican Party
William Howard Taft
James Schoolcraft Sherman
Congress
New York
W. P. Hepburn
Iowa Farm Wealth Tops Nation With Billion Value
The latest census exhibit values Iowa farm buildings and land at 1.5 billion dollars, about one eleventh of the U.S. total. Iowa surpasses Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas combined in farm wealth, despite much smaller area, with 2,145 towns and populations from a few hundred to 80,000. The report credits Iowa’s wealth creation base for its commercial strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Census Bureau
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
The Better Stand for Prosperity Champions
The piece argues the Republican party should align with American Business and American Labor as twin pillars of prosperity while allowing the Democratic party to remain the champion of the Importing Trust. It frames a strategic political positioning for economic interests.
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Relief for Consumptives
Advertisement claiming Foley's Honey and Tar cures incipient consumption and provides relief in advanced cases. Promoted by Bea man and Patton urging refusal of any imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaman & Patton
National Corn Exposition to Highlight Global Harvests in Omaha
Farmers organize corn clubs and corn show associations across Nebraska and neighboring states to compete in county and state prizes and aim for sweepstakes at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha next December. Visitors will see corn from every country, cattle and hog sales, dairy and grain exhibits, and fruit displays across Omaha and Council Bluffs as a premier agricultural event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
South Omaha
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Iowa
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Denatured alcohol on display at National Corn Exposition
Government funds a $10,000 exhibit in Omaha showing farmers how to produce denatured alcohol from farm waste for heating light and power. The event runs December 9 to 19 with plans to demonstrate simple on farm gasoline replacements and industrial uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Omaha
James Wilson
Local and Personal Notices from Chariton Area
Local and personal items from Chariton and nearby towns list numerous visits and travels. Residents including Mrs. S. L. Bowen of Wayne West Virginia cite Foley's Kidney Remedy and Beaman Patton as trusted suppliers. Numerous trips to Ottumwa Des Moines Lacona Russell Pleasantville and Milford are noted alongside family and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. L. Bowen
Wayne, W
Foley
Beaman & Patton
Celene Barger
Ottumwa
Margaret Penick
A. Mickle
Leon
Pleasantville
Fred Hess
Louise
Leda Burgstrom
Russell
Florence Allen
C.F. Jagger
Des Moines
Claudia Downard
Helen
Ida Carman
Lacona
Horace Wilson
G. W. Wilson
Minnie Howe
Highland Park College
George Howe
J.S. Saum
Adair
Fiiday
F. A. Saum
Arthur Dalin
Jessie Smith
Muscatine
Jess Peterson
Goldie Hickman
Norwood
John Crawford
C. Prather
Randall
Kansas
Earl
B. P. Cunningham
C. Miller
St. Louis
Clarkson Seward
Mt. Pleasant
Porter Wagner
E. W. Gray
Ronald
Hameston
Real Estate Transfers Across Chariton, Derby and Lincoln
H D Copeland transfers a Chariton lot to Carmi and Elizabeth McKinley for 2350 dollars. E H Morgan sells Chariton lot to Abby E Blanchard for 1100 dollars. Abby E Blanchard sells two Russell lots to Mary E Morgan for 400 dollars. A G Johnson sells a Derby lot to Mary I Yearnshaw for 650 dollars. Eliza Mayer and others sell land in Jackson to Mrs Ann J Jones for 287.50 dollars. Rebecca Wood and others sell 95 acres in Benton to Isaac Wood for 1100 dollars. F M Coffman and others sell 65 acres in Lincoln to W W Evans for 3260 dollars. F M Coffman and others sell 15 acres in Lincoln to F T Morgan for 750 dollars. W B Penick sells 314 acres in Lincoln to Lucy Jackson for 1200 dollars. Swan Nelson sells 60 acres in Warren to Frank T Abel and N Lewis for 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H D Copeland
Carmi
Elizabeth McKinley
Chariton
E H Morgan
Abby E Blanchard
Mary E Morgan
Russell
G Johnson
Mary I Yearnshaw
Derby
Eliza Mayer
Ann J Jones
Jackson
Rebecca Wood
Isaac Wood
Benton
F M Coffman
W W Evans
Lincoln
F T Morgan
W B Penick
Lucy Jackson
Swan Nelson
Frank T Abel
N Lewis
Warren
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Ayer
Ormu
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
THE
Chariton Patriot
Lewis Publishing Company
Chariton, Iowa
Church and Other Society
Largest Farmers “‘Institute
Mason City
el Paso
Narcoossee
Fla
Ennis Bros
Williamson Drug Co
Emily Braden
Howard Culbertson
George Shelton
Afton
Mr. and
Mrs. Mart
Melrose
Dot Crow
Rachel Darlington
Woodburn
Laurel Ross
Helen Schreiber
Chicago University
Jennie Anderson
Lucas
Columbia
Mrs. H. E. Alcorn
Little Daughter
Mrs. W. Coles
Jennie Reynolds
St. Edwards, Nebraska
W. 8. Long
Abe Freeman
Commission House
H. Freeman
W. Knerr
Virgil
Brighton
Jacob Kull
Lizzie Penick
G. T. Harvey
Near
B. R. Platts
Burdette
Atlantic
M. V. Adams
Roberta Stanley
Waterloo
Miss Stanley
Carl Abrahamson
Red Oak
O.E. Lamb
Humeston
J. W. Winland
Clifford Reeves
Corwin Stuart
Anna Smith
T. H. Reeves
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg
Tenn
Chariton Volunteer Fire Department
Olivers
Lightning Southern Minstrels
CO. H. Ln.g
Haystackers
Chieftain
Lewis Stacker
Emerson
Surrey
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