Fifth District GOP Delegates Named for Cedar Rapids Convention
Republicans of the Fifth congressional district plan a Cedar Rapids delegate convention on Thursday May 1 at 2 pm to nominate a candidate for Congress. Representation is one delegate per county plus one for each two hundred votes and fraction over one hundred cast for A B Cummins in 1901. Delegates per county include Benton Cedar Grundy Jones Marshall Tope and others with listed entitlements climbing to a total. The text outlines the distribution and purpose of the meeting.
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Fifth Congressional District
Cedar Rapids
Congress
A. B. Cummins
Benton Cedar
Grundy
Jones
Erbiters Ceneveeneeesereses
Ceseseersens
Marshall
Iccessesseceseeees
LD Tang
Ssessis Verseeerenseseanenssressinresnes Syeegereee
Cs .Gesciansesiagede
Larneg Dover Hseet
Republican County Convention Held in Monticello Iowa
The Republicans of Jones county Iowa meet in Monticello on April 16 1902 at 10 AM to choose 11 delegates and alternates for the 5th Congressional District convention in Cedar Rapids on May 1 1902 at 2 PM and to select delegates for the Judicial District convention. Delegates are allocated by voting precinct and votes for Governor Cummins in 1901.
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Jones County
Iowa
Monticello
Cedar Rapids
A. B. Cummins
Differnt Townships
Monticello Apt
Compulsory Education Law Moves Through Senate
The senate passed the compulsory education bill last Friday after it cleared the house, awaiting the governor's signature. Story county Republicans adopted resolutions on key and minor issues at their county convention. Pension office turmoil grew as Commissioner Evans resigned, with claims he seeks a better post and attention remains on management complaints. The Anamosa pen factory loss involved convict labor shops, not state property. Senator Jones faces likely defeat for a second term as Arkansas Democrat leader. Iowa allocates 150000 for tablets and monuments marking Iowa troops near Vicksburg as the US government plans fort restorations. Captain J F Merry of Dubuque helped secure the appropriation.
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Iowa
Vicksburg
United States
J. F. Merry
Dubuque
Fourth District Outlook Hints of Big Primary Fight
The Fourth congressional district faces a looming contest as Jim Blythe of Mason City enters the field and rumors persist that Speaker W J Eaton may run. Eaton would draw Cummins support, and the district’s history of political play has led to wartime mislabeling of candidates.
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Haugen
Jim Blythe
Mason City
W. J. Eaton
Cummins
Weller
Jamison plan legacy in Dubuque district split explained
The piece discusses the Jamison plan for dividing the judicial district and the Democrat ticket in Dubuque elections. It notes Telegraph-Herald criticism of city convention choices, Richardson's probe into Captain Christmas claims, and broader political theater. Governor Cummins vetoes the Mossy berry railroad indebtedness bill, despite many Cummins supporters voting for it, including the speaker. The chances of overriding the veto appear unlikely.
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Dubuque
The
Telegraph-Herald
Miles and War Secretary Correspondence Shows Tension
The article notes Miles and the secretary of war exchanged letters but avoided the anticipated sensational public drama. It suggests Miles grows testy with advancing age and hints at political ambition long held, comparing him to General Scott. It recalls Scott's replacement by a younger, more vigorous leader despite a strong record.
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Miles
Scott
Republican County Convention Delegates Called for Monticello
Notice states the Republican county convention to select delegates for the congressional and judicial conventions will be at Monticello on April 15. The county central committee asks township caucuses on April 12 to choose delegates. The Cedar Rapids congressional convention occurs May 1. the judicial convention date is not yet set.
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Monticello
County Central Committee
Cedar Rapids
Fifth district convention to meet May 1 in Cedar Rapids
Des Moines Capital notes harmony in the Fifth district as the Republican convention prepares for May 1 in Cedar Rapids. Congressman Cousins is expected to be renominated by acclamation while two district candidates, Buchan for clerk of the supreme court and Ketchum for railroad commissioner, seek solid support. The district also notes lack of representation in state government.
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Des Moines
Fifth
Cedar Rapids
Cousins
Bob
Iowa
Polk County
Marshalltown
Buchan
Grundy County
Supreme Court
Ketchum
Fifth District
April Ladies' Home Journal Motto on Practical Idealism
The note reflects a quotation about practicality tied to having an ideal. It frames idealism as essential to planning and action, attributed to an April issue of Ladies' Home Journal.
Smallpox cases, deaths, and local political wins scatter
Dyersville reports new smallpox cases and Alfred Dilley dies of the disease after refusing vaccination. Clinton elects H R Porter mayor by 111, and J T Conlin wins Cascade mayoral race by 4. Ed Kaizer dies in a train incident. multiple communities note church rebuilding plans and library taxes. Absent, absconding, or evolving local figures include Wm H Barker, Henry Duedmeyer, and Rev Dillon Bronson.
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Wm. F. Phillips
West Union
Phillips & Loomis
Dillon Bronson
J. A. Bronson
Wyoming
St Mark M. E
Brookline
Boston
New England
American mechanic enjoys family time, sole in country
A remark from April Ladies' Home Journal notes the American mechanic stands among the few men who consistently find time to share with his wife and child.
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America
Ladies’ Home Journal
Time Is Money in Saving and Spending Habits
Insights urge careful use of time and resources with practical guidance for efficient daily routines. Emphasizes planning, discipline, and prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity and reduce waste.
Whispering Woman Sees Through the Night in Attic Haunt
A fragment from Risley in Lippincott's portrays a elusive woman who vanishes and haunts the narrator. She appears among trees and crowds, whispers in the breeze, and visits in sleep. The speaker, alone, hears soft steps and the attic door creak, then finds no one there.
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I. ¥. Risley
Lippincott’s
Compulsory School Law Awaiting Governor Signature
The compulsory education bill has passed both houses and now awaits Governor Cummins signature to become law. It requires guardians of 7 to 14 year olds in good condition to ensure attendance at public private or parochial schools or equivalent instruction for at least 12 weeks per year. Exemptions apply for distance and court-approved reasons. violations carry a misdemeanor with $8 to $20 fine per offense.
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Cummins
United States
Refusal to connect rural lines to city system cited
A Cedar Rapids telephone man outlines reasons against a bill forcing all lines to connect. Rural Linn county lines seeking city connections are refused due to cheap construction and poor service. He argues compulsory connection would demand universal excellence in equipment and service.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Monticello Grants Telephone Franchise by Council Vote
The City of Monticello Iowa grants the Monticello Mutual Telephone Company a twenty year franchise to use streets alleys and public grounds for erecting a telephone system and exchange subject to regulatory oversight and compliance within Monticello. The ordinance becomes operative after publication costs election notice and filing of terms with the clerk.
Express Offers Low Rate for Chicago Inter Ocean and Tit Express
The Express will continue a clubbing rate of 2 dollars for the Chicago Weekly Inter Ocean and Tit Express for one year. Subscribers to Tre Inx press may take advantage by paying for both papers in advance. The Express sends hundreds of renewals annually and will renew old subscriptions on the same terms. Not one woman nor one man in a hundred could stand the strain on children in our public schools.
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The
Express
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Tit Express
Tre Inxpress
Jadies
White dress with Swiss insertion for two-season wear
A fashion note advises choosing a white dress trimmed with Swiss insertion to ensure longevity, washability, and timeless style across two seasons. The guidance reflects April Ladies' Tome Journal's sewing and wardrobe tips for durable, tasteful attire.
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Tome Journal
The Girl Who Laughs Poem Excerpt
An April Ladies' Home Journal poem by John Howard Todd extols the joyous effect of a laugh. It praises the girl who laughs as life enhancing and declares no earthly music more noble than a smile.
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Earth
April Ladies’ Home Journal
How To Gain Flesh How To Gain Flesh
A vintage health ad explains that taking Scott s Emulsion can help a person gain flesh. It claims an ounce may trigger improved digestion enabling absorption of ordinary food, leading to steady weight gain when the body lacks necessary flesh.
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Scott
Scott's t oc and $1.00 at druggists
Scott's t oc priced at one dollar is sold through all druggists. BCOTT & BOWNE chemists in New York are the responsible manufacturers.
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Bcott & Bowne
New York
Monticello Approves Franchise for Jones County Telephone
The City of Monticello Iowa grants a ten year franchise to the Jones County Telephone Company to use streets alleys and public grounds for erecting maintaining and operating a telephone system and exchange. Terms require street supervision by the city street committee and adherence to installation deadlines with penalties if not met. The ordinance becomes effective after publication and written acceptance by the company.
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Jones County Telephone Company
Monticello
Lowi
Beth
Iowa
BreoTron
Ows
Slty
City of
Monticalla
Iisdaid
Sid Jones County Telephone Company
Guy
Monticcllo
Saldity
Lelephone
First Street
Maple Street
Sald
System Mod Exchange
Jones County
Pelephone Wompany
Towa
Lowa
Said Comeny
Slind
Monticelo
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Chicago, Ini
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Hall
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