Political hopes and nominations shape Iowa thoughts
The Index Editor notes study of lives and character to choose public men. Judge Walter J. Smith is nominated by President Taft to be judge of the Eighth Judicial Circuit, succeeding Willis Van Deventer, with hopes for confirmation. The Sioux City Journal and Sioux City News discuss Democrats, Porter, Kenyon, Funk, and Hadley ideas.
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Walter J. Smith
Iowa Congressional District
President Taft
Eighth Judicial Circuit
Willis van Deventer
Congress
Sioux City Journal
Washington
Iowa
Claude R. Porter
Senate
Kenyon
Funk
Sioux City
Hadley
Missouri
Predicts high stakes in special primary against Senator Young
The Knowville Journal warns that funding a costly special primary could force Senator Young to abandon politics and stay as editor. It notes progressives led by Hubbard Good Haugen Funk Garts Feeley Stillman Balkems and Klay believe organized opposition could decisively defeat Young, allowing dust to settle before he resumes politics.
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Knowville Journal
Young
Sioux City Journal backs anti bought-in congress remark
A Sioux City Journal editorial commends a stance against buying congressional seats, urging ongoing pursuit of reform. The piece notes prior remarks and pledges continued, though cautious, adherence to the principle, regardless of outcomes.
Beginning of a Great List and Governors on Initiative
The Sioux City News editorial notes three new governors approve initiative and referendum and recall. It cites Fess of Massachusetts Osborn of Michigan Johnson of California and more. Several others endorse or discuss the referendum and constitutional amendments to empower direct votes by the people.
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Sioux City
United States
Congressional Dining and Central Bank Scheme Debate
Fragmented OCR shows discussion in Congress about the Aldrich central bank plan and banking interests. Mentions of proposals, key figures, and a visit to Washington hint at high stakes and party dynamics as the bill nears action.
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Congress
Aldrich Central Bank
United States
Suneieate
National
Ees
Pettis Hause
Semer
Mir
Morgan
Dhe
Hill
Washington
Promis
Farmers Tribune becomes Farmer and Breeder in Sioux City
The Farmers Tribune changes name to Farmer and Breeder in Sioux City. Established 1878 and published here since 1904, the paper remains under the same leadership with H. G. McMillan as president and John Thompson as editor. The publishers plan to focus more on livestock and breeding features to serve farmers and boost regional production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Tribune
Farmers' Tribune
Sioux City
Farmer and Breeder
Northwestern Farmers and Breeders
H. G. McMillan
John Thompson
Farmer
Farmer's Son Wins An Automobile In Contest
James Harley of rural Nebraska wins an $800 Flanders automobile as grand prize in a popularity contest run by The Sioux City Daily News. The paper has distributed many other prizes and plans a $1,400 Reo touring car giveaway with certificates for runners up and a per-dollar cash commission to candidates.
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James Harley
O'Neill
Emmet
Nebraska
Sioux City
Hetter
Social outlet at Revclte school draws crowd
A lively social at Revclte school last Saturday evening drew a large crowd. Miss McCabet led the event as teacher and organizer, contributing to much of the evening’s success. A Hull student contributed a noteworthy number to the program.
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Revclte
Dowae
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C. N. Sawyer
Ai Inet Hall
Fiona
Postoffice
Farmer’s ‘Tribune
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O’neill
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Farm Forrow
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Roth
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