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Newspaper
Iowa Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
1
In the wake of Senator Allison’s death, Iowa politics heat up as Gov. Cummins contemplates a bid to fill the vacancy. The piece mocks premature bids and warns Republicans that the party’s big wing will resist a Cummins ascendancy amid ongoing rivalries.
In a heated statewide moment the standpatters resist Cummins while Democrats gain. Claude Porter appears likelier than Cummins, and Garet may appoint if needed. Progressives threaten to knife Carroll as Standpatters back their political foes. A sharp, vocal clash marks the state race.
A columnist urges support for home state and county newspapers over Chicago mail order sources. They argue Iowa papers like the Iowa Capital and Register Leader offer more Iowa news, praising local papers and advertising to counter outside competition. The piece blends satire with a call to patronize local presses.
The text states Judge Folger will be on the Democratic ticket for justice and will run as if in his sixties, underscoring an anticipated age element in the candidacy.
The Republican nominee W. H. Taft asks supporters to call him Bill promising a lighter campaign tone. The quip hints at a post election change, suggesting Dennis will succeed after November.
We acknowledge D. O. Wendt for a basket of fine apples left at this office during our absence. The note praises the display and taste of the fruit. The Sigourney Review comments on the pleasant sentiment and mentions a humorous aside about Etter in Sigourney.
The Democrat notes George Bruhl made a hit at Ft Madison and jokes that anyone with a Dutch name would also be a hit. The piece ends with a cheer for the Dutch.
The Burlington Hawk Eye reports that Mr. Bryan would not accept fifty cent Mexican dollars as a dollar subscription to his campaign fund. He seeks Republican dollars, not foreign currency. The Gate City questions how some Republican clearing house certificates might perform in fundraising.
Dennis Flynn once led the Riverside Leader is nominated for United States senator in Oklahoma while incumbent Senator Gore is the Democratic nominee. Flynn’s name appears as Dennis for curtain when votes are counted. The Republican nomination in Oklahoma is described as a joke.
The Fairfield Ledger notes the West Virginia Democrats include disfranchisement of Black voters and Jim Crow cars in their platform. It questions how many Negroes in Jefferson county have held office served on juries or attended county conventions.
The writer notes Senator Old Bill Jamieson went to Lincoln to call on Bryan and questions the politicians motives for traveling to Lincoln. The piece ends with a jab about spending time with politicians and hints at campaign work in the district.
The Kalona News reports prosperity under Bro. Miller and notes the press now runs on a gasoline engine. The editor cheers the improvement, arguing machines ease workload and shorten life, since editors do not live on indulgence.
The author expresses apology for offending the Keokuk Constitution and announces the paper has been cut from the exchange list. They say they miss the paper, regret any offense caused, and plan to cope without the Constit ution Democrat.
The Burlington Hawk Eye doubts Cummins will secure the senate spot as the second-highest vote-getter is typically granted the seat. The piece notes warning against creating animosities and questions the value of relentless political fighting and ambition.
The Knoxville Express editors boast of their travel writing with editor Old Casey returning from Denver and partner Belville headed to Salt Lake and Yellowstone Park. The paper humorously contemplates their future travel lectures and public noise as they chronicle journeys.
Professor Vaugherty of the Academy explains the word Buncombe arose from a mispronunciation by Felix Walker a North Carolina congressman. He allegedly said No, I am talking for Buncombe meaning Buncombe County, and the term has since signified a jest or empty rhetoric to fool folks.
The Iowa City Republican editor Dave Brant clears a $6500 debt on his printing press and linotype machine. The writer mockingly praises his “Old Bear” persona while noting Brant’s rabid Standpatism and fearless talk. Long life and prosperity to him.
A columnist shares a string of humorous vignettes about town characters. A man aiming for a real estate office ends up at a news stand after a near sleepless week. A public teacher candidate blunders a thesis topic. A man in hot weather seeks white linen pants, while workmen debate base positions and campaign square caps prompt commentary on newspaper photo conventions.
A fragment notes an arrow shot into the air and falling to earth with the line It is a sign that it is a jay town where they patronize Negro Jubilee concert companies. The text cites Lonofenoe as author.
A witty vignette compares a reputable hotel to a trustworthy man, arguing that quality service and character generate favorable talk among guests and locals. The analogy attributes consistent merit to both hospitality and integrity.
A farmer participates in a hay ride picnic and amuses onlookers with his distinctive approach while asserting his right to express himself.
A terse judgment attributes numerous reckless acts to people lacking intellectual foresight. The remark frames collective folly as a consequence of insufficient mental capacity.
A humorous line notes that a man with strong tobacco or alcohol odor will seek closer contact to talk, implying paradoxical social behavior driven by odor and approach. The remark reflects a casual, wry observation rather than a formal rule or event.
Not many men admit superstitions or smoking habits. Baking at home yields tasty results afterward. Men who joke about others reveal social pretensions. A woman's street conduct is linked to her breeding in a pointed remark.
A collection of witty maxims on work pay luck and social behavior. It notes that low clerks hire buggies and that trifling men claim to be well read. It suggests deafness has hidden gains and hints at patterns in restaurants and picnics through their patrons.
A reflective piece questions why divine allowance seems to tolerate a glut of poorly run eateries. It ponders moral luck, market forces, and human imperfections shaping dining options.
A terse reflection notes that some men tell plausible lies while others tell lies that nobody believes. It adds a quip about responsibility and integrity, joking that nobody sits in a chair without moving it.
A terse note in local columns warns that interference by outsiders creates more trouble than other civic concerns. The piece highlights community impact and calls for restraint while urging orderly conduct.
The Chicago Tribune recounts Senator Allison’s near eighty years of life and decades of steady service. It lauds him as a model discreet legislator whose conservative approach guided vast congressional work over four decades. His death marks a political pause as Iowa and the nation reflect on his trusted leadership and calm judgment.
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