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Newspaper
Emmetsburg Democrat
Location
Emmetsburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
2
The pamphlet criticizes Davidson a standpatter aligned with Blythe and urges Bickford for reform. It endorses Alex Cullen for sheriff, praising his record and urging voters to unite behind his candidacy. It lauds Ed Carney for district court clerk and backs a second term for the county school official, praising efficiency and economy.
Citizens express interest in county school welfare and call for nonpolitical educator selection. Miss Lille Patton, elected two years ago, is praised as exceptionally capable, helpful, and prudent in office.
The piece praises Clyde J. Seymour as the Democratic candidate for county surveyor, noting his long experience with major railway and construction firms in the United States and Canada. It cites his plans for deepening and beautifying Medium Teke, calls him courteous and capable, and urges voters to support him before the November election.
M Fleming, Thomas Kirby and A R Carter are experienced farmers familiar with county conditions. They will watch the taxpayers interests in drainage ditch construction, highway improvements, and bridge building. The county spends much money yearly, so electing prudent supervisors is urged. Mesars, Pieming, Kirby, and Carter are presented as strong, trustworthy candidates for the board.
The piece urges voters to act with conscience and prudence in the November 3 election. It contrasts Democratic plans for bank deposit guarantees with banker concerns and notes perceived advantages of Bryan over Taft in speaking engagements, highlighting that Bryan remains a strong statesman to loyal supporters.
The piece notes Roosevelt seeks railway labor support but leaders refuse to back his candidate. It criticizes Republican promises, praises Bryant, and questions nominees Kelly Lille Patton and Ed Carney for second terms. It cites insurance debates and tariff talk, plus Ohio to give a sectoral vote to Bryn and a labor vote against Judge Tit.
The passage debates whether F G Davidson would align with corporations or progressives if elected. It notes a county sheriff race and a January transition, stressing public goodwill and prior satisfaction with service. Also includes a Want ad for magazine distributors in Em turtburg seeking subscription managers with a high pay and commission option.
A Satisfactory Officer Alex Cullen of Emimetsburg, a democratic candidate for sheriff in Palo Alto county, toured the eastern part of the county on Monday and visited Itown briefly. He stressed that officers are to be elected in Kosauth county this year, though no candidates have appeared yet. Mr. Gallen, brother of Supervisor Cullen, is described as a pleasant gentleman who has served in recent years.
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