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Newspaper
Chariton Patriot
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
1
The Patriot urges all Republicans to unite and support the selected candidates in Lucas County. It stresses party harmony, loyalty, and the duty to elect the slate by decisive majorities to strengthen the party for local and national contests.
The article lauds J H Darrah noting his proven fitness from the 81st and 82nd Iowa General Assemblies and his early leadership as chairman of elections. It predicts broad support from Lucas County and argues his selection as Speaker of the 83d General Assembly is a likely honor.
Frank P. Wright of Lincoln township is urged for re election to the Lucas County treasurer post. The piece argues his first term was efficient, cites the First National Bank collapse as an un foreseen crisis, and asserts public deposits were secure.
George W Wiltsey is presented as a proven Chariton business leader with two years of effective administration as county auditor. The endorsement cites his public record, courage, industry, and strong character, plus a unanimous Republican nomination for re election on the first Tuesday in November.
Geo F Carpenter as the duly selected Republican primary candidate for the office, praised for satisfactory administration and broad bipartisan support. His Lucas County roots and strict business methods are highlighted, with emphasis on careful record scrutiny and absence of irregularity.
A D Gray is presented as the satisfactory incumbent candidate. A long-time Lucas County resident of fifty years, Gray has prior service as recorder in 1878-79 and was re elected to the position, highlighting his established community standing.
A 1906 letter lauds Mr Gray as a veteran of the Civil War and a 10th Indiana Cavalry member who served through Donelson to Mobile. The writer claims his office conduct resists criticism and asserts patriotism, citizenship, and public service, urging his triumphant election.
The Republican party presents Charles O. Lyman of Chariton as their sheriff candidate. His uncle Gaylord Lyman died in the line of duty as Lucas County sheriff, and the candidate is portrayed as worthy heir to that brave office. Charles C. Lyman, Chariton native, is trusted, educated, and six years in the city electric light department.
The piece endorses County Attorney L B Bartholomew for a new term praising prudent tax payer friendly management. It notes his strict fines collection and careful case scrutiny while opposing personal spite and wasteful litigation. It also cites political argument about President Roosevelt and Taft, defending support for Bartholomew’s successor role and reforms.
The piece contrasts William Jennings Bryan and William Howard Taft, noting Bryan’s lecture circuit and writings since 1896 against Taft’s steady public service from local prosecutor to federal judge and national reform efforts. It asks which career better suits the presidency.
The piece argues Hepburn supports tariff revision along Republican lines while Jamieson backs Democratic ideas. It calls tariff revision the farmers’ most vital issue and asserts no other legislation will affect farmers daily as the new tariff law. It urges farmers to choose between a Republican or Democratic tariff law.
State Auditor B F Carroll Republican candidate for governor speaks across Northwestern Iowa to big crowds. Known as a man of action he has a strong campaign presence and is making a deep impression on voters.
Major John F. Lacey will be sent by the speakers bureau of the Republican state central committee into Crawford county on Oct. 24 to preach doctrines of Republicanism. He will also be placed in many other counties with numerous calls for his service. Every Chariton voter must register this year.
A historical verse forecasts repeated Bryan nominations from 1912 to 1986 with refrain lines and celebratory cries. The text traces political hopes across decades and cites the New York World attribution.
A married man who allows any family member to take anything except Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds or lung trouble is guilty of neglect. The ad proclaims Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy with no opiates and a yellow package marked genuine.
Wanted notices seek a man in Chariton to manage expiring subscriptions and secure new business using special methods. Position permanent with salary 1.50 per day plus commission option. Apply with references to RCG Peacock Room 102 Success Magazine Blog New York 10 15 26.
The Des Moines Register and Leader reports Democrats in the Eighth district cite Judge Gray’s ruling that interstate commerce limits void the commodities clause of the rate bill to attack Hepburn. They frame the issue as liberal versus strict construction, noting Waterson’s warning to wipe Roosevelt-era laws.
A two story house with three rooms and a kitchen on the first floor and four sleeping rooms on the second floor is offered for sale on Main Street two blocks north of the public square, near the railway station. Call or address the Patriot Office Chariton Iowa. 8-6-tf.
A Wisconsin man credits Foley's Oring Laxative with saving his three year old son's life after severe illness and fever subsided by morning. The note appears in a local newspaper ad pitching subscriptions and promotion for the Patriot shop.
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