Primary Law Amended in Iowa for Senate Nominations
A constitutionally framed amendment approved 128 to 25 by the legislature sets a new process for party primaries for United States Senate. It details qualifications filing, ballot forms, ballot access, oath requirements, and election administration for a statewide primary held concurrently with the general election. The act takes effect upon publication in Des Moines newspapers.
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Special Committee On Elections
Darrah
McElveen
Congress of the
United States
Secretary of State
Thirty Second General Assembly
Congress of the United States
General Assembly
Secretary of
Thirty- Second General Assembly
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Iowa
Election for Major in 55th Infantry to fill vacancy
Notice from Adjutant General Des Moines Iowa announces a Major election for the 55th Infantry to replace Major William C. Mentzer. Co H holds ballots at armories Monday Sept 14 1908 from eight to ten PM with in person signing and no proxy voting.
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Adjutant General’s Office
Des Moines
Iowa
55 Infantry
I. N.G
Willian C. Mentzer
Co. H
William C. Mentzer
55Th Inft’y
William Bell
55Th Inft'y
Prompt Insurance Settlement for Bates House Claim
Orren B Lamb reports prompt settlement from the Bankers Accident Association of Des Moines after receiving a draft via local representative Joe V Dorsey at the Bates House Chariton Iowa dated August 15 1908. The letter thanks the company for prompt payment of a second claim and extends best wishes.
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Joe V. Dorsey
Bates House
Bankers Accident Association
Des Moines
Chariton
Iowa
Orren B
Lamb
Sailor evangelist Capitan A. R. O'Brien Holds Daily Tent Meetings
Capitan A. R. O'Brien, the sailor evangelist, continues meetings in a big tent at Newbern each night this week and on Sunday September 8 to 13. The events are expected to be very successful and interesting.
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Capitan
A. R. O’brien
Newbern
Food Exchange to Benefit Rest Room In Yengel Bros Market
The rest room committee will hold a food exchange this Saturday at Yengel Bros meat market to benefit the rest room. James Twinam reports a purest water spring on L Mauk’s Liberty township farm capable of supplying forty to fifty barrels daily, proving Lucas county lands value. Dr J F Greene has contracted to furnish a band for Home Coming Week, selecting top Chariton musicians then hiring additional out of town players to form a strong ensemble.
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Yengel Bros
James Twinam
Henry Bertrand
L. Mauk
Liberty Township
Mr. Twinam
Lucas County
J. F. Greene
Chariton
Asa Culver Dies in Toronto at 93
Asa Culver, grandfather of H I Culver of this city, died in Toronto Kansas Thursday at age 93. Formerly resided in Garden Grove and traded in Chariton before the south branch was built. The Chariton ball team lost to Milo 10 to 3 at Lacona last Thursday with Stacy and McLeod batting for Chariton and Borger and Boals for Milo. Barnhill also played with Milo. This week the Hameston fall festival runs and Chariton plays there today and tomorrow.
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Asa. Culver
H. I. Culver
Toronto
Kansas
Mr.Culver
Garden Grove
Chariton
South Branch
Milo
Lacona
Stacy
McLeod
Battery
Borger
Boals
Barnhill
Hameston
Public notices and social rounds from Chariton area
Local society notes list visits, travels, and teaching appointments including Miss Clara Shafferwill at Norwood school and Miss Iowa Ensley at Box Elder near Lucas. A special train carried part of the 54th Regiment I N G through Chariton with Elmer Hasselquist in the band. Advertising via newspapers praised as best returns.
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Thomas McAloon and Sons
Woodburn
W, Palmer
Mt. Pleasant
Chariton
Emma Conger
Dainsville
Fred Roberta
EB. A. Anderson
Osceola
Des Moines
Clara Shafferwill
Norwood School
Iowa Ensley
Box
Elder
Lucas
Edna Bown
Jessie
Gretchen Pedigo
Clarence Moore
Freddie
Frances McDougall
Monmouth College
McCoy
Brown
Pifer
Indianola
54Th Regiment
Ft.Riley
Kan
Elmer
Hasselquist
Rockefeller Jokes About Owning Humorists At Denver Convention
The letter from John D. Rockefeller praised American press humorists at their Denver gathering, joking he passes off their work as his own and sending best wishes. The convention elected J. Edmund Vance Cooke as secretary treasurer and re elected Frank J. Seabright as president. Wax From Sugar Cane. The West India Committee Circular notes a patent filing to extract wax from sugar cane rind, recoverable from filter refuse, resembling beeswax and carnauba wax, suitable for cylinders and various uses.
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John D. Rockefeller
American Press
Denver
Forest Hill
Cleveland
John. D. Rockefeller
Convention of
American Press Humorists
J. Edmund Vance Cooke
Frank J. Seabright
Los Angeles
West India Committee
Java
For Sale Good House and Lot in Chariton Iowa
House and lot on Main street two blocks north of the public square in Chariton Iowa. Two story structure with three rooms and kitchen on the first floor and four sleeping rooms on the second floor, all in good condition. Call or address the Patriot Office Chariton Iowa. 8 6 hf.
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Stafford
Main Street
Public Square
Chariton
Patriot Office
Charitan
Towa
Sick Headache Remedy Promoted by Local Drug Store
An old advertisement claims sick headache derives from stomach disorder and recommends Chamberlain is Stomach and Liver Tablets to correct it. It notes availability at Williamson Drug Co for purchase.
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Chamberlain
Williamson Drug Co
Warning on Kidney Remedies From Beaman Drog Store
An old advertisement warns that kidney trouble should be treated immediately with Foley's Kidney Remedy to avoid Bright's disease or diabetes. It urges prompt action and warns against delay.
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Foley
Bright
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Prompt Insurance Settlement
the Patriot
A. R. Douglas
Commercial Bank
Helen Leach
Irene Farrell
Iowa City
Adele Klockstein
LaPorte, Ind
Anna Gibbs
Rockefeller
Chariton Markets
McElveen & Etkenberry
Ccssecs
Gray-Von Behren Co
Esree
S.eiee Vcore
E. M. Press
Patriot
West
Flistes
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