20 May 1908
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Newspaper
Iowa Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
1
A newspaper corrects an editorial error about Senator Cummins and Gov. Boies. It states Cummins said he voted for Wheeler, not Boies, and apologizes for the mischaracterization while noting uncertainty remains.
The Standpatters attack Gov Cummins with figures claiming a state overdrawn and higher costs while urging voters to elect Fred White the farmer. They praise White as a plain, honest, economical candidate who can restore fiscal sanity and peace in Iowa politics.
A long-winded column riffs on political press battles between Cummins and Allison factions. It references figures Lou Gormley, 8S. W. Livingston, Col. Brookhart, Henry Stichter, Marion Work, Dave McLaughlin, John Stewart and more, questioning how to please Standpatters while noting editor tensions and public interest in truth.
The Colfax Clipper accuses G F Rinehart of disloyalty to Jasper county Democrats and political figures, likening him to Judas for selling Texas holdings for spot cash before leading the Newton Herald. It questions how much silver or other consideration influenced his betrayal of Porter, Hamilton, and the party in 1906. It also hints at future allegiance to Bryan.
Cards circulated in town urge voting for Copelana for elect or at large. Notable figures Schuyler Livingston Captain Wilson George England George Ross Colonel Bell and several others refuse to support the slate.
The Cedar Rapids Republican last Thursday ran a humorous item titled Johnson Bryan that appeared to signal politics but was simply the marriage of Miss Johnson to Mr Bryan and carried no wider significance.
A reader praises the Herald as a fine weekly paper among many unfamiliar publications. They express pleasure in enjoying the Herald every week and note limited knowledge of other papers, but keep a high regard for this one.
The Standpat papers vilify Allison while Progressives praise him. The piece notes the difficulty of measuring Allison’s impact on Iowa farmers laborers and the poor amidst partisan noise and comparisons to past questions.
In a light quip, the Knoxville Express dismisses routine neighborly dinners as not news while acknowledging similar items would be news if the Democrat editor were invited out. The piece contrasts local taste in reporting with editorial curiosity.
The Democrat notes Fort Madison marks 100 years with a September homecoming week. Editor Nel Roberts is inviting guests and a speech to be given, praising the town and its notable resident Joseph Pollard the baker orator. Local attendance is encouraged despite some reluctance in the community.
The writer questions Henry Watersons influence and sees no clear difference in Watterson or the Democrat editors forecasting outcomes. They state Watterson is a strong editor but no better at predicting elections than the Democrat editor, who always backed Bryan. The piece ends with a challenge to reaction.
A column cites editor Jack Dalton praising civic manners while railing at sidewalk spitting as a health hazard. It argues for Senator Allison’s renomination over Cummins, asserting Republican voters will back Allison and defeat Cummins in the June 2 primary.
The article argues Cummins may attract Democratic votes in Iowa and Washington county but notes the open primary system allows ticket selection by party. It suggests voters are loyal to their parties and may refrain from publicly renouncing them, urging observation of Democratic votes for Cummins.
Patient praises Chicago specialist for kidney stomach and bowel issues noting dramatic improvement after prior futile treatments. Recommends the doctor to others and cites multiple others also benefiting from his care.
Col D. J. Palmer spoke in Dubuque about political conditions observed during his travels across the state. He commented on conditions and impressions gathered from his recent trip.
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