Convention at Waterloo nominates Porter for Iowa governor
The Iowa state Democratic convention met at the Waterloo Coliseum on Tuesday with Benton County’s 750 strong Bryan Club leading the march. Porter of Centerville led the balloting and secured the nomination on the fourth ballot, with Denison of Dubuque in second place.
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Centerville
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Dubuque
Ball
Iowa City
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Council Bluffs
Accelsation
E. K. Stoll
Mt. Pleasant
McRae
Letter From Andrew Gantz Reports Midwest Corn and Wheat Prosperity
Andrew Gantz writes from Central City Nebraska dated August 8 1906 describing a journey from Fairfield to Central City via Iowa Nebraska and York and Aurora. He praises the corn and wheat harvest fields noting shocks and tassels and reports a warm welcome from old town friends upon arriving in Central City.
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Ephor Daily Journal
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Always Kicking and Contentment in Admonition
A peculiarly moralizing piece urges readers to stop complaining when things go wrong. It condemns unguarded bitterness and knocker behavior, calling for restraint and contentment. The tone stresses personal maturity and constructive attitudes.
Sunday School Picnic Miss Grace Hisel Class
Grace Hisel's Sunday school class spent Wednesday evening on Cedar. A planned picnic was spoiled by rain and the group was driven home soaking wet.
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Grace Hisel
Old Settlers Baby Show Prize Schedule Clarified
Corrected list outlines cash premiums for the Old Settlers interurban baby show with classes for boys and girls from 15 to 25 months and under 15 months. Prizes range from seven to five percent of receipt money by votes with one penny per vote. special prizes for colored babies.
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Girbaby
Chaplain McCabe Speaks at Chautauqua Escort
Chaplain McCabe will address soldiers and W R C members in Jefferson County and southeast Iowa. An escort of soldiers and W R C members led by the drum corps will accompany him from the hotel to Chautauqua Park at 1 50 o clock on the 23rd. He will share experiences from Libby Prison.
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Ottumwa Chautauqua Closes After Finances Split
Ottumwa Chautauqua association winds down affairs after a break even year. About $500 debt remains from last year and directors deem further chautauqua in Ottumwa too risky and not in demand.
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Ottumwa
Hickenbottom Occupies Property on East Adams Street
J. E. Hickenbottom now occupies the property which he lately purchased on East Adams Street. The friends of George H. Whitaker will be pleased to know that his arm that was broken July 25 is healing nicely.
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East Adams Street
George H. Whitaker
Stoll Nominated for railroad commissioner by Democrats
The nomination of E. K. Stoll of Mt. Pleasant as the Democratic candidate for railroad commissioner is praised by Southeastern Iowa Democrats It is noted Stoll will draw votes from Colonel Palmer the Republican nominee and that Stoll is a lifelong Democrat and friend of traveling men reaching the state’s region
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Iowa
Stoll
Colonel Palmer
Washington
Local News Roundup From Perry and Nearby Towns
Harry Smith sold a house and lot in Johnson's addition to Perry Bates who will move his family to the city. Miss Chloe Dysart arrived from Chicago for a few weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs H M Dysart. H B E Smith is improving his West Washington property with cement walks. Ralph Lamson H B E Smith and S S Crane were in Ottumwa on Old Settlers meeting business. Al Summer from Waterloo attended the state democrat convention. M J Johnson from Waterloo also attended the state convention. Mrs Glinton B Unkrich spent the day in the country with her parents Mr and Mrs George Parker. Joseph Sturgis and son Willie of Memphis Missouri are visiting his sister Mrs KE Unkrich.
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Willie
Memphis, Missouri
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