Shifting Political Winds and Cornell College Spotlight
A mixed editorial on Democratic and Republican votes for Cummins in the governor race, noting defections and loyalty shifts. The piece also reviews Cornell College's fiftieth anniversary book highlighting progress, alumni in public life, and the value of its education. It closes with critique of the pure food law and cautions about adulterated beverages and syrups.
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Cornell College
Iowa
Cornell
Shaw
Cousine
Pollock
South Dakota
Senator Brackett
Saratoga
New York
Rural Free Delivery Says It Is Permanent Policy
Postmaster General Cortelyou argues rural free delivery is a permanent, non experimental part of the postal service. He notes costs rising from 49,999.71 in 1898 to 20,819,944.69 in 1905 and defends uniform rules to ensure equal treatment across regions.
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Cortelyou
Postal Administration
Iowa Cities With 5000 Population Face State Exam
All Iowa cities over five thousand must submit their books to a state examiner under a new law. The legislature seeks oversight of city finances, aiming to uncover crude bookkeeping and potential graft, though councils are not assumed to have engaged in misconduct.
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Iowa
Milwaukee Avenue Bank Looted by Speculative President
A Chicago bank faced looting by a high rolling president who forged paper and took deposits despite insolvency. The piece notes a judge’s prior $100 fine precedent in Jones County as a contextual contrast.
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Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of
Chicago
Jones County
Debate on primary elections and Canadian trade policies
The piece critiques party support for primary elections as costly and imperfectly sincere, cites Illinois as a rushed law example, and argues editors misstate Canada’s free trade stance while noting Canada’s prosperity under protectionist tariffs.
State Auditor Revokes Life Agent Authority
The state auditor revoked the authority of a life insurance agent to solicit business after proving misrepresentations. If this action is applied whenever an agent is similarly guilty, there will be a shortage of life insurance solicitors.
Tillman talk draws crowd with ribald remarks
Chautauqua attendees cheer Senator Tillman as he denounces “the average man” as “dirty dogs” and the audience applauds his gritty humor, illustrating how easily entertainment sways public opinion despite the accuracy of the claims.
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Tillman
Tmen
Dyspeptic Chair Sows Alarm At State Convention
The temporary chairman Mr. Hamilton appears ill at ease in a portrait described with a lamenting speech. He predicts dire calamities and views much of life with alarm according to observers.
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Hamilton
Marshalltown Embraces Manual Training in Public Schools
The town has adopted manual training as a school fad but warns that without proper equipment it remains only an indifferent experiment and may fail to deliver meaningful results.
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Marshalltown
Bryan boom seeks funds from reception committee
The Bryan boom needs money as the reception committee is short of funds and brethren are urged to forward their dollars. Money talks.
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Bryan
Hog Prices Compared To Horses In Cleveland Era Reference
The Tipton Advertiser notes hogs are selling for per head amounts comparable to the prices horses fetched during the Cleveland administration, a historical price comparison highlighted in the piece.
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Tipton
Cleveland
Estherville Man Frank Woods Elected GOP State Chairman
Frank Woods of Estherville is the newly elected chairman of the Republican state central committee. He assumes leadership as the party reorganizes its statewide structure and support network.
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Frank Woods
Estherville
Republican State Central Committee
Weather Keeps Politicians Quiet Amid Heat
Citizens retreat indoors as high temperatures dampen political talk and campaigns pause. Officials warn heat could affect turnout and scheduling of public events. Local businesses report quieter streets and delayed outdoor activities due to the heat wave.
Progressives Stirs Debate as Iowa Corn Crop Holds Steady
The report notes progressive momentum stirring dissent while Iowa farmers keep the corn crop unchanged showing a pause in policy push and market reaction amid a calm agricultural season.
Burglars Struck in Dy ersville and Olin Area
Local thieves are active around Dy ersville and the countryside near Olin with multiple break ins in one day. Several residents report burglaries and thefts as police investigate the incidents.
It All Depends on Cummins Editorial Stand
The Cedar Rapids Republican states it will back Mr. Cummins only if he aligns with Republican principles on protection and tariffs. It condemns tariff reform views as harmful and insists support hinges on adherence to the party platform, not on the paper’s or others’ preferences.
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Democratic
Cummins
Lincoln
Mr. Cummins
Mr.Cummins
Nhether
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Republican Party Resolve Through Centuries of Duty
The text reflects on voters choosing Cummins with conscience and affirms the GOP’s enduring role. It emphasizes twofold support and opposition as matters of individual conviction, while praising the party’s long history and projected future progress for the nation.
Harvest to Reap as Cummins Gains Democratic Support
Manchester Press declares Iowa democratic papers in a fix for backing Governor Cummins. By free-spirited praise of a republican campaign, they claim thousands of democratic voters will align with Cummins in the fall elections, a move the author calls rightful retribution that benefits the Republican party.
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Iowa
Cummins
Political Nods From Iowa Papers Spark As Yet Uncertain Hopes
The Des Moines Register and Leader claims a dozen leading Iowa newspapers may tilt toward Democrats this year but notes no definite switch yet. The Marion Register references that Texas remains not Republican and Iowa unlikely to go Democratic this year.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
R and L
Texas
Lowa
What Will They Debate? In Dubuque Times
Claude Porter is expected to challenge Gov. Cummins to a debate. The two are not of one mind on the tariff question and on reforms of domestic importance which must be enacted by the next general assembly.
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Claude Porter
Gov. Cummins
General Assembly
Howard Rann Takes His Doge
The Manchester Press notes a political stance with wit, claiming it has never backed a major party ticket and intends to maintain independence in its coverage and endorsements.
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Howard Rann
Doge
Manchester
Secretary Shaw praised for treasury leadership and clarity
The Des Moines Capital notes Secretary Shaw was misrepresented as being hissed at a Republican state convention. It explains the hiss was to stop applause and commends Shaw for five years as secretary of the treasury. It lauds his ability to sell bonds, Yankee shrewdness, and clear speech while noting his steady cabinet role.
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Shaw
Des Moines
Hethas
Fashion Guidelines for Stout Women From the Iowa Homestead
The article advises stout women on dressing to their figure over fashion trends. It warns against wide belts, tight coats, skirt trims at the bottom, full sleeves, frills on gowns, and fluffy neckwear. It recommends small, narrow ties if worn and avoiding bow ties, with neck finishes emphasized to appear balanced and flattering.
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Iowa
Lightning destroys barn north of town in Monday storm
In a Monday thunderstorm lightning struck John O Hara s barn about five miles north of town burning the structure and its contents. The stock survived and the barn was valued at about 1000 dollars while O Hara carried only 250 dollars in insurance.
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Oxford Mirror
John O'Hara
Wyoming men inspect Indiana Copper Mine in Oregon trip
Dr Bronson D R Johnson and J N Cohoon of Wyoming with Prof Bert German of Fremont Ohio spent weeks in Oregon at Baker City viewing the Indiana Copper Mine. They returned home after a meeting of mine supporters in the city. Report says progress is good and conditions match representations.
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Oxford Mirror
Dr. Bronson
D. R. Johnson
J. N. Cohoon
Wyoming
Oregon
Baker City
Indiana
Bert German
Fremont
Ohio
Notable births deaths and local events in Wyoming Iowa
Mrs Lucretia Hewins Pratt born Sharon Massachusetts May 9 1817 died at her Wyoming Iowa home August 2 1906 aged 89 years three months 23 days Col G W Evans marked the 40th anniversary of his Odd Fellows initiation inviting brethren to ice cream Rev K G Waite departed for Freeport Illinois then Wisconsin and Denver to winter with a son James French of Madison township injured in a wagon accident last Friday Republican party touted stronger than failing factions with A B Cumming’s governor bid forecast to lead statewide majorities.
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Sharon
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Colorado
Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News
A collection of satirical lines on fear vanity and hypocrisy. The author mocks cowards mean behavior critics and fashionable vanity with wry observations on society.
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
This cartoonish musing notes social quirks about money, talent, and romance. It surveys bachelor urban humor by linking financial prudence to wealth and a girl’s flirtation to a husband’s jealousy.
Official Register 1906 issued by Iowa secretary of state
The Official Register for 1906 covers the year 1906 and includes faculty lists with heads’ consent, extensive monument illustrations to Iowa commemorations at Shiloh Lookout Mountain Vicksburg and Andersonville, extended commission histories, detailed inscriptions for Iowa soldiers, and the census as the official record.
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Andersonville
Iowa
Candidate announces run for county treasurer
W K Pearson of Anamosa declares candidacy for county treasurer subject to the Republican county convention dated June 2 1906 further indicating party and locale.
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W. K. Pearson
Anamosa
Richardson Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Thos G Richardson announces his candidacy for county superintendent of schools subject to the action of the Republican county convention in Wyoming on June 4 1906.
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Yoming
Thos. G. Richardson
H G Halsey Announces Candidacy For County Recorder
Olin May 21 1906 announces candidacy for county recorder with the Republican county convention as the action body. HH Halsey signs the notice.
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County Recorder
Olin
HH. G. Halsey
Matthiessen Declares Candidacy for Jones County Sheriff
A. Matthiessen announces his run for sheriff of Jones County pending action by the Republican county convention. He seeks the office with the party backing and aims to win the nomination and election.
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Jones County
Republican County Convention
A. Matthiessen
Jones County Supervisor Nomination At Republican Convention
J. E. Brownell of Wyoming Iowa announces candidacy for Jones County supervisor subject to the Republican county convention action dated May 28.
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Brownell
Wyoming
Iowa
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