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Newspaper
Inter County Journal
Location
Ackley, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1906
Page
2
A local column notes the Ackley Democrat and Iowa Falls Citizen mock rival bolters in a discussion of party divisions. It suggests separating stand patters onto a “Reservation” while white Republicans occupy the rest of Iowa, predicting coalescence with Democrats without disturbing state conventions.
A Straight Republican notice explains that shrinking Republican support on the Reservation inflates Democratic share, lowering the next Republican state convention representation for that area to a level reflecting Republicans excluding Demo-Republicans.
Uncle George believes defeating Cummins would open the way for Democrats to seize state government through his journal. Yet Republican papers largely backed their ticket beyond Eldora and Iowa Falls, making future hard for Harding County Republicans. Hearst’s New York governorship bid is an example that his dogmas fail to win popular support, amid fears sparked by socialist rhetoric linked to McKinley’s death.
Standpat newspapers claim progressives beat Major Lacy though he led the combined Democratic and standpat ticket for Porter. Lacy and the governor were on the same ticket. Standpatters also opposed Cummins, as votes for Connor, Birdsall, Haugen and Hubbard reveal standpat support for Democratic candidates. In the third district Judge Virden trailed his ticket.
The Eldora Herald pushes a hard sledging campaign to show its editor backed Cumimigs while opposing the governor and praising the democratic candidate. The piece hints at reader doubt and continued political pressure amid disputed loyalties and seasonal rhetoric.
The Inter-County Journal reprints Cedar Falls Gazette praise for editors who stood by their positions during the campaign. It notes editors’ confidence in their views and their ability to face the public without apology. The piece mentions an abnormal Democratic vote and cross-party ballot choices affecting Governor Cummins.
The excerpt cites scarce skilled labor, cites a figure claiming American industry equates to 50 million workers, and criticizes Mr. Bryan as a shrewd yet independent showman who profits from politics. It notes Gummins gaining votes across eighteen counties including Buena Vista, Butler, Cerro Gordo, Clay, Clinton, Des Moines, and more.
The Observer surveys local life noting farmers teams and humane touches, hunters enjoying the first snow, and wandering wolves. It laments the disappearance of freak bets from campaigns, arguing for tradition, humor, and restraint in political wagering.
The piece notes a rising temperance sentiment in Kentucky, citing Governor Beckham's local option record and enforcement of Sunday closing. It explains a shift from precinct to county units in local option laws, with eleven counties added to the dry list, now making two dry counties among 119.
A Cedar Falls Gazette excerpt laments a Wednesday night disturbance at the Stearns McLain wedding. Witnesses describe vandalism and theft during the ceremony, prompting calls for swift punishment and public order. The piece contrasts civility with alleged Heathen behavior and editorials on motherhood and labor in broader society.
A poem notes that Tia fame travels widely and spreads from sea to sea. It remarks on global recognition and hints at a worldly reach of Rocky Mountain Tea through H. N. Schultz.
Ad copy touts Dr. King's New Life Pille as a universal cure for constipation headaches and dizziness. It claims quick relief from liver and bowels problems with a purifying effect and sells 25 cents at H N Schultz druggist. Ballister's Rocky Mountain Tea is listed at 35 cents with similar claims and sourcing.
The Journal office announces a new stock of wedding stationery and pen type printing for up-to-date invitations. Send your orders to print.
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