Republican Delegates Chosen For National Convention Des Moines
A detailed call outlines the May 10 delegate and alternate selection in Des Moines Iowa to represent Republicans at the National Convention in Philadelphia. It includes representation rules by county, district delegate timing, and related procedural notes.
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State of Town
Republican National Committee
Republian
State Central Committee of
Iowa
Des Moines
Ab -T-O'Cluck A. m
Philadelpha
Pennsylvania
National Committee
Congress
Congressional Committee
State Central Committee
Suau
Stessignai Couren
Cart
Leplie M. Shaw
Teparmienne
Blauz
Ralledig Geet
Orenee
Moines
Petia HS
Rentiog
Unclear OCR yields candidate notes and county race hints
Fragmentary text mentions Robert Campbell as a probable county recorder candidate and Lot Thomas expected to be renominated. It references bonds and government finances in an unclear setting with several garbled phrases.
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Robert Campbell
County Recorder
Mr. Campbell
Hou
Lot Thomas
Bvaareire the
Apes
Des Moines Mayoral Candidate Jerry Hartenhower Wins
A Des Moines election last Monday elected Jerry Hartenhower as mayor. The piece notes local political shifts and references other figures like Pete VanQosterhout and the Iowa State Register’s tariff bill discussion.
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Jerry Hartenhower
Sheldon
Des Moines
Plums Thrive Statewide Due to Native Adaptation andCultivation
An Iowa bulletin by Prof. Craig notes plums remain the sole large fruit not declined in ten years. Native to the state, they suit local soils and climate, with improved cultivars expanding their numbers. The bulletin, Plums Growing in Town, reviews industry problems and provides varieties, culture directions, and tested results.
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Pee Publican
Iowa
Iowa House
Iowa Farmers Endorse Tornado Insurance Trust
The Jawa Mat wal Tornado Insurance Association reports $72,060,000 in risks and $43,000 paid in taxes in 1940, with a cash balance of $14. It has never had unpaid claims and charged only six dollars per thousand in assessments over sixteen years. Secretary Herriman of Des Moines notes over 100 new applications this week signaling farmer confidence.
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Jawa Mat
Ita
Imani
Ts Mnnness
Iowa
Toxena
TRY Compron Earth
Leon Hane
Herriman
T Moines
Towa
Roni
Boris
Local official report from Popresented county
Fragmentary note attributes a statement to C Hook in Livll, with unclear county context. Reading suggests a small community update or meeting summary lacking concrete actions or dates. Further readable details are insufficient to determine event or outcome.
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Sd Pteak
Pin Siauy County
C. Hook
Livll
War still festers in Transvaal as Boers prepare more pressure
The Transvaal conflict persists with Boer forces moving toward Pretoria. Local notes report George Raines Sr as a business visitor in Rock Valley, Miss Stil visiting Hull, and Nels Brown joining the Modern Woodmen in Rock Valley. Trenmer and Beyers sold their harness shop to A Roos of Sioux Center. RB Chase to Iowa College as math instructor and St Y Ferner to University of Minnesota as language instructor. Winter term ends Friday with a one week break. spring term begins April 16 aimed at helping teachers’ exam candidates improve rusty skills. For terms contact J B Chase, Principal.
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Nels Brown
Rock Valley
Nels
Trenmer & Beyers
Sioux Center
A. RB. Chase
Iowa College
Ass‘’i
St. Y
J. B. Chase
Moqui Snake Dance Figures In Arizona Desert Ritual
A vivid, early 20th century depiction of the Moqui snake dance near Winslow Arizona. It describes Moqui life and the sacred rattlesnake ceremony including secrets of a venom antidote protected by three tribal members and the ritual seven day rite from fasting to a chilling climax with writhing serpents.
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Arizona
Winslow Station
Bret Rabbit
Uncle Rema
Washington
Frightful finale as serpents are cast on rocky cliff tale
A ceremonial rite ends in a dramatic display with serpents laid on the floor and swallowed by dancers while drums bells and chants echo. After the show the awakes are carried away, Indians return home, and locals express belief the serpent deity is placated for a fruitful year.
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Tost
Darta
Fast Vestibuted Train Debuts Between Cities
A newly built fast train operates between Chicago and a western city, featuring reclining chairs and dining service. The car lineup includes a vestibule layout with a three-shaft plug between a Chicago origin and a second city, signaling a modern intercity rail upgrade.
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Tara
Tenya
Central
Chinsgo
Belenal
Chicago
Chiesca
Cidiaha
Underground wires replace poles in ancient city telegraph tale
The article describes Chinese reverence for ancestors and how fears of desecration led to telegraph lines being buried underground, a method later adopted in Europe and America. It mentions insulate wires in pipes and notes other rural scenes including a collie driving geese at a farm and a fox and sheep motif, all in a rambling colonial-era style.
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France
Germany
Belgium
America
Guttz Perscha
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Everly News
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J.K. Sheldon
Mld. Gibbs
J. H.flatherwieck
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McCormick Harvesters and Mowers
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