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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
1
Chariton Iowa post office records show second class mail matter. Display ads cost 10 cents per inch with locals 5 cents per insertion and 10 cents per line for black type locals. Church notices charging admission priced at 5 cents per line.
Dr. Geo McCulloch announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for State Senator from the Lucas Wayne district ahead of the June 1908 primary. H Moore also listed in the announcement.
A Republican announces candidacy for state representative from Lucas County to succeed himself subject to the 1908 primary. J. H. Darrah is named as the incumbent seeking renomination.
E H Storie files to seek Republican nomination for Lucas County Attorney Iowa for a second term subject to Republican primary in June 1908. This notice states Storie’s candidacy and party and date.
Three candidates announce for Republican nomination for Lucas county Clerk of the District Court in 1908. M. M. Perry of Chariton, Geo. F. Carpenter, and C. W. Rose, each stating their intent to compete in the Republican primary with cross county support and bar association encouragement.
In Lucas county Iowa J D Clark and E A Duckworth announce Republican primary bids for sheriff and county offices for the 1908 primary. Charles C Lyman also announces candidacy subject to the party primary decisions.
G. W. Wiltsey announces his candidacy for county auditor for a second term, subject to the decision of the June 1908 primary election.
A. D. Gray runs for reelection as County Recorder subject to the Republican primary on June 1. The outcome will determine his continuation in office for another term.
The Republican nomination for County Treasurer seeks a second term with the decision to be made in the Republican primary of 1908. Frank P. Wright is associated with the nomination.
J. A. White declares Republican nomination bid for member of the Board of Supervisors from the First District. The statement emphasizes his candidacy and seeks support from Republican voters in the district.
The record names H. Jones and J.B. Wyland seeking the Republican nomination for Chariton township constable. The outcome depends on the June 1908 Republican primary election results.
Announcements declare candidacy for Justice of the Peace in Chariton township subject to the Republican primary of 1908. Names mentioned include J. C. Seward A. K. Aten Jr J. H. McFarland and W. F. Graham as prospective nominees.
The article argues for Theodore Roosevelt as the strongest Republican option to defeat William Jennings Bryan in November 1908. It touts Roosevelt’s unmatched leadership and crowd appeal, contrasting him with Bryan and historic figures, and asserts his willingness to campaign across the nation if needed to ensure victory.
A local notice boasts that the Patriot shop in Lucas county provides superior printing quality compared with any other print shop in the area.
The piece defends Col. Hepburn against Gorehead opposition by urging voters to review public records of his voting and speeches. It cites support for Interstate Commerce Commission, safety laws, Antitrust enforcement, canal project, pure food law, Commerce and Labor, and new government buildings. It notes President Roosevelt’s praise and Hepburn’s role as Roosevelt’s chief lieutenant on railroad rate reforms.
The Primary Election Law directs that a voter's political affiliation is determined by the ballot requested. A republican ballot registers as Republican and a democratic ticket registers as Democrat, with the record kept by the County Auditor. To change affiliation for a future primary, a written declaration must be filed ten days before the next primary. otherwise, voting is limited to the previously affiliated party.
The New York World notes two peace paths as Secretary Root and Baron Sakahira sign a treaty in Washington to peacefully arbitrate disputes except over national honor or territorial rights. The ceremony arised with no fanfare as the fleet neared San Francisco, reflecting Hague Peace Conference aims.
John L Silber of Kay County Jail Newkirk Oklahoma advertised for liberty in the Daily Oklahoman offering $3 prize for the most original want ad. His witty letter and ad led to legal appeals by local officials lawyers and legislators and a gubernatorial pardon. Silber left for Lincoln Nebraska to pursue work as a witchman for railroads.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartman recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy and said it gave his customers the best satisfaction. We found it as he said and recommend it to others with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by Williamson Drug Co.
For Rent the west half of a double house in Orchard addition at 11 dollars per month. Mrs. J O Crips seeks tenants.
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