Tariff Fight and Corporate Power in Iowa Politics
A Sioux City Journal editorial argues Mr Perkins must defend past progressive positions amid accusations of flip flopping on tariff reform. It attacks corporate influence in politics, cites the Hill System and Blythe, and demands Perkins substantiate fund-raising claims while campaigning for Cummins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blythe
Cummins
Ben
Persins
Sioux City Journal
Perkins
Corporation
Political machine accusations and demands for proof
The speaker challenges a candidate to reveal source treasuries and prove claims of political machines and large money influence. He calls for a “house cleaning year” and questions past and present funding, urging substantiation or face conviction for unproven statements.
Pre-nuptial China Shower For Miss Gertrude Loehr
The South Side Rebekahs hosted a misc shower at Miss Gertrude Loehrs home in honor of her upcoming marriage to Hugh Huston of Sioux City. A surprise group accompanied the bride to Mrs J S Gantz residence for gifts mainly china and tableware. A chocolate pot carried a playful verse and guests enjoyed a social evening marking the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Rebekahs
Gertrude Loehr
Hugh Huston
Sioux City
J. S. Gantz
Wesleyan Defeats Parsons College 4 to 1
In a error filled game at Mt Pleasant on Monday Wesleyan beat Parsons College 4 to 1. Parsons solved Anderson's curves but failed to place the ball well. a return game may be played Friday. Batteries Anderson and Hubener Thoma and Hinkle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons College
Mt Pleasant
Wesleyan
White Heat
Parsons
Anderson
Missionary from China at Presbyterian Church
Sunday at the Presbyterian church featured Rev. Charles A. Killie, missionary from Pao Ying Fu, China, who spoke on eighteen years of experiences in China. He also projected stereoscope photos taken in China, including scenes from the siege of Pekin and the Forbidden City, under special permission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Charles A. Killie
Pao Ying Fu
China
Pekio
Committee of Defense
Charlee
Forbidden City
Pairfield
Local drug store owner heads to Fremont expansion
Lt. Ko Sidmore formerly of Fairfield sold his Unionville drug store and will move to Fremont to run a larger business. Roy and Fairfield friends wish him success as he and his wife and daughter visit relatives in Richland before the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ko Sidmore
Fairfield
Union Ville
Freemont
Roy
Dangers of Fake Baking Powder Tests at Stores
The article warns of scammers at grocery stores and homes offering a test with alum to prove cream of tartar powders are impure. It notes official analyses show the tested powder actually uses alum, a harmful ingredient, and that the cheap powder costs under three cents a pound to make. It urges prudent housewives to avoid such products in food.
Weather notes show frost avoided by late week warm front
The Iowa Weather Crop Service reports above normal temperatures last week with a northerly frost scare that eased as a low moved in from the northwest bringing easterly winds. Local showers varied from light to heavy with four-fifths of the state favorable for field work and 85 to 90 percent of corn planted before the 20th. Grass and small grains look fair while fruit frost damage was not as heavy as feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastwidd
Northwood
Fort Dodge
Old Settlers Meeting Date Change Announced
The chairman and secretary announce a change for the Old Settlers meeting to Friday afternoon at 1 30 o clock, May 25 1906, due to Governor Cumbins speaking at that hour. All committee members are instructed to note the new date and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settler’s Meeting
Cumbins
Democrat State Convention Set for Waterloo August 7
Iowa Democrats vote to convene at Waterloo on August 7 with Dan Hamilton of Sigourney as temporary chairman. State central committee expresses optimism for fall elections and mentions probable candidates including Jercy Sullivan General Weaver Ex-Congressman Wade and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
State Central Committee
Des Moines
Dan Hamilton
Sigourney
Jercy Sullivan
Weaver
Wade
Alma Louise Mather Weds J M Kotterman in Arkansas City
Mr and Mrs G W Mather announce the marriage of their daughter Alma Louise to J M Kotterman at their home 120 North Fourth Street in Arkansas City Kansas on Wednesday May 23 2006. Friends extend hearty congratulations to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mather
Alma Louise
J. M. Kotterman
North Fourth Street
Arkansas City
Kansas
Kotterman
Fairfield High School Graduates Class Of 1925 On View At Opera House
Fairfield high school presents its 29 member graduating class at the opera house Friday evening June 1 with an interwoven program and music led by Miss Cora Ball. Rev. Thomas Osborn delivers the annual sermon at the Methodist church May 27. Reserved seats go on sale May 29. Alumni reception scheduled at Mrs. Kate McClain’s home June 2. The class list includes Mary Fisher Emma Irwin Zola Harper Carl McGhew Ethel Ruth James Case Nobie Calhoun Nettie Carnes Bertha Methew Helen White Lloyd McLane Charles Ross Bertha Gorrell Amy Schettel Oliver Morrison Philip Hammond Ruth Johnson Jennie McDonald Pay Boley Sonia Graham William Phipps Gertrude Farris Rosalle Harris Desste Blick Carrie Wisevarver Dna Ploutz Minute Stewart Nellie Haney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifes
Fairfield High School
Opera House
Cora Ball
Thomas Osborn
Kate McClain
Oliver Morrison
Philip Hammond
Ruth Johnson
Jennie McDonald
Pay Boley
Sonia Graham
Wiliam Phipps
Gertrude Farris Rosalle Harris
Birthday Surprise Marks Byron Neibert Seventeenth
On Saturday May 19 2006 Byron Neibert celebrated his seventeenth birthday with about forty five friends at his home. He, unaware of the party, rode home on a wheel in haste to greet guests who crowded the rooms. Refreshments included ice cream strawberries cake and wafers as gifts of a silver mounted hat and clothes brush were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Neibert
Eveninf
Byron
Neibert
Bessie Thomas Heads to Davenport for Future Home
Mise Bessie Thomas departed Tuesday for Davenport to establish her future residence and begin a new chapter. She will settle in Davenport as her permanent home and start post departure plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Bessie Thomas
Davenport
Fraternal Ald Hosts Pleasant Social With Grab Bag Prize
The Fraternal Ald held a pleasant Saturday social with ice cream and cake. A short program was presented. The highlight was a Grab Bag activity enjoyed by all, and Mrs. W. Tl. Netbert received a silver tea set from the Branson millinery window exhibit. The financial portion of the event was gratifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald
W. Tl. Netbert
Branson
The Towns Trade Power Lies in Local Enterprise
The trade area hinges on local effort not proximity. Merchants who aggressively seek business, advertise fully, and keep faith with promises draw trade from a growing radius. A town grows from its own enterprising people, not just nearby residents.
Community Notes From Ottumwa To Eldon Follow School Break
Correspondence shows Mrs. S. D. Cline visiting relatives in Ottumwa A M Davis returning from Humboldt Mr and Mrs Frank Henry visiting relatives in Eldon. The local school closed after eight months and plans Children s Day exercises. Local residents attended a party at S C Myers home and others visited friends in Ottumwa Batavia Bladensburg Fairfield and W J Fleenor home.
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S. D. Cline
Ottumwa
Frank Henry
Eldon
J. W. Flint
Fairfield
S.C. Myers
A. J. Smith
John Smith
Bladensburg
John Hudson
Berne Nelson
W. J. Fleenor
Local notes from Des Moines and surrounding towns
Des Moines Township residents Ot tawa visitors and Fairfield shoppers are noted. Mrs J O Boyd recovers from illness. Gifford property acquired by Mrs Flora Garber. Several local visits and anniversaries are recorded. A memorial sermon is set for May 27 at the Presbyterian church. Epworth league seventh anniversary celebrated. A baby boy born May 1 6 to Mr and Mrs Roy Price. Congratulations to Fred Thompson and wife on future move to Nauvoo Ill. Birthday club hosted by Dr Stephenson. Mr and Mrs Arthur Hisel and son Glenn visit W S Vaught. Libertyville school board re elects Prof Id Ward principal and Ruth Polock as assistant. seven principalship and ten primary applications. Minnie Carlson not reapplying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fell
Aaron
Eldon
Presbyterian Church
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Roy Price
Fred Thompson
Libertyville
Jeff
Nauvoo
Ill
Stephenson
Birthday Club
Arthur Hisel
Glenn
Fairfield
W. S. Vaught
Hisel
Id Ward
Ruth Polock
Minnie Carlson
Decoration Day Observed On Wednesday May 30
Memorial day will be observed as usual on Wednesday May 30. The program will be announced later.
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MR. Perkins
Patters
American Congress
Congress of
United States
Roosevelt and
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Iowa
Joe W. Blythe
Burlington
Hill System
United States District
Executive Council
United States Senate
Congress
Imay
Gertie
Hugh
Victor
R. H_E Wesleyan
Parsons Ouoolououu
Anderson and Hubener
Thoma and Hinkle
Iowa Weather Crop Service
Old Settlers Meeting
Democrat State
Mary Fisher
Emma Irwin
Zola Harper
Carl McGhew Ethel Ruth
James Case
Nobie Calhoun
Nettie Carnes
Bertha Methew
Helen White
Lloyd McLane Charles Ross
Bertha Gorrell
Amy Schettel
Desste Blick
Carrie Wisevarver
Dna Ploutz
Stewart Nellie Haney
Abingdon
A. M. Davis
Humboldt
Lena Clarke
Batavia
J. B. Trent
N. D. Smith
I. R. Best
Myrtle Walker
Mary Hood
Des Moines Township
Isaac Sheets
Ottawa
J. O. Boyd
Flora Garber
Gifford
Nellie McGaw
Ray Loehr
Vaught Home
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