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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1906
Page
2
A fragment notes a second dash matter in Ackley Iowa dated March 3 1878. The sparse item references handstonie and a state of degress, suggesting a legal or administrative record from that date in the Ackley locality.
The Waterloo Democratic convention nominated Claude R Porter of Waterloo for governor with standpat support. The slate included Ball for lieutenant governor and John A Hepburn as Porter’s running mate in a bid against Cummins supporters. The move aims to secure aid from Burlington railroad interests and widen party influence despite Republican opposition.
A Franklin County Democrat laments poor war effort results blaming media and organization. The piece argues lack of newspapers and party machinery hinders campaigns and seats, urging steadfast standpat stance and heavier campaign ads to build a large circulation for Democratic papers and sustain influence.
A fragmented message questions the tariff on lumber, arguing there was no excuse for protectionist duties. It contends the tariff failed to save jobs or support industry and attributes false pretexts to the policy, reflecting skepticism about its claimed benefits. The garbled text hints at a broader political critique without clear dates or figures.
The article discusses import duties on Canadian lumber, tariff policy shifts, and Iowa politics. It notes danger of export tariffs, trust influence on eastern lumber prices, and a Cummins-favored convention. Fran Lowden vies for Illinois congress, families with Pullman wealth, and the Chicago Tribune summarizes the convention as acrimonious yet party-loyal ahead of the fall election.
The piece notes delegates, passes to a convention, and a preconvention battle with railroad politicians. It questions why politicians fought hard against the governor if they believed him friendly and suggests tax assessment and upcoming legislature votes on railroad legislation as potential proofs of his stance.
Report from Waterloo notes standpat backers on the platform and efforts to push a railroad hostile plank to boost the Democratic ticket. Delegates and deserters from Republicans, including J. L. Shaver and other prominent workers, are seen signaling dissent as Bryan buttons appear amid a statewide shift toward Democratic alignment.
Standpatters warn of another typhoid epidemic at Waterloo and list local institutions advertising germicides claimed to kill typhoid germs and immunize against snake bite and hydrophobia. Hosts of attendees praise Waterloo hospitality and the generosity of standout honorary members amid enthusiastic resolutions of appreciation.
The Cedar Falls Gazette defends national Republican principles alongside George D. Perkins while poking at Des Moines Capital’s convention, lampooning wagging controversies, food metaphors, and oblique jests about local figures in a garbled political critique.
The fragment notes that during the campaign the convention result was achieved with notable timing precision, indicating careful planning and execution of the event.
A Fremont Nebraska Tribune excerpt quotes era figures debating Iowa politics. It praises Governor Cummins as Lincolnian and contrasts fusionist pressures with party loyalty. Theodore Roosevelt’s national fight is cited, while Senator Allen resists fusion and stresses poverty protection and private citizen virtue.
Summer diarrhoea in children urged to seek prompt care during hot months. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended followed by castor oil. Rev M O Stock of M B church Little Rock Mine reports years of use and value for summer disorders in children. Sold by J M Nix.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana credits Dr King New Life Pills with stopping bilious attacks and constipation. The ad claims the pills guarantee satisfaction or money back and are sold for five cents at H N Schultz drug store.
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