Bulletin Journal judged strong on layout and content balance
The article praises the Bulletin Journal for distributing advertising across pages, avoiding overfront loading, and keeping reader interest with varied content. It criticizes rival papers with repetitive front-page ads and argues for clear classifications and readable English on all pages. It also comments on the Rock Island railroad wreck and calls for safety and accountability, plus a humorous note on a South Dakota Rooster Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulletin-Journal
Vernon Hawkeye
Food County
Bulletin- Journal
Roosevelt and Taft in public debate on patriotism and suffrage
The text critiques noisy assertions of truism by Roosevelt and notes Taft’s caution on commenting about the Philippines. It argues average citizens can reflect on their own opinions to be as good a citizen, while warning about the impact of equal suffrage discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Philippines
Taft
Monmouth
Iagnac Bacon
Hopkinton
Anamona
Bacon
Louin Reiger
Monticello
McGregor
Dobbinberger
North McGregor
James Hill
Dubuque
Tama
Joe Teason
White Man’s
London
England
Joseph Fort Newton
Liberal Christian Church
Cedar Rapida
Newton
City
Iowa Penitentiaries
Harvey Lee
John Murphy
Lee
Linn County
C. P. Gillin
Fort Madison
Clifornia
Murphy
Iowa
Pacific Coast
Anamoga Penitentiary
Jonah
Jones County Primary Results Highlight Narrow GOP Edge
Jones county voters showed a light turnout with Republicans tallying about 1,300 and Democrats around 1,100. Hale led Reade in the senator race by 148 in Jones and Cedar, Harding led for governor, Ernest R. Moore won lieutenant governor, Hoyt led for state treasurer, Harmer won attorney general, Northrop failed for county treasurer, Soper led for county recorder, Fairbanks named supervisor, Kruse narrowly won supervisor, Connery headed Democratic county treasurer race, Hogan retained Democratic influence with 894 votes, and the Welch race for county offices ended with John Welch narrowly ahead by six votes over W O Welch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Hale
Reade
Jones and
Cedar
Cedar County
Jones
Harding
Allen
Ernest R. Moore
Brady
Hoyt
Manchester
Hh.m. Harmer
C. A. Robins
Havner
O. J. Northrop
W. K. Pearson
Lloyd Soper
L. D. Gallaher
Billy
Hogan
J. H. Miller
John Welch
W. O. Welch
V. O. Welch
Bernard Murphy
Ralph Pringle
Joseph H. Allen
George Cosson
Carl F. Kuehnie
Lieutenant Overnor
Earnest R. Moore
Gene Emirigines
Henry Brady
James R. Hanne
Secretary OF Stati
William S. Allen
R.A. Hasselquist
Frank
Shaw SU
WE Thoms
Enone
G. Brown
Edwin H. Hoyt
Mane
C. A. Robbins
Henry I. Sampson
Chester
Whitmore
Geo. A. Wilson
John Fletcher
A. M. Havner
Jd Lu
D. K. Kulp
I. Aines
Edmond J. Bradley
John A. Gusher
Ne Aa
David i Voris
O. K
J. K. Hate Aren
W. Kk Pearson
G. W Walker
County Recorder
Gallaher
County Attorne
B. i. Rinehar
Coroneer
Louis G. Stuhler
Ares
Ign— Ous A.M. Fairbanks
Manuel Mints
Jorint Shah Ee Erie Et Siam Ethernet Iaac A
B. W. Streeper
Ayer
Joe
Henry Wallee
Tory
Jos. F. Beh
Norrales Ben
Fia
K.P. Farr
Meredith
James J. Dot
Peta
Maine
STATH
Wim. G
Noth Wren
John
B. Keefe
Herman P. Hansen Wee
TOR
John JT. Clarkson Pene
Id Ashe
John P. Manatre Eae
Ats
Sherman W Wolf
Win
Sheean Wee
St Bet Yy
Stats Represetativ i
John Thomsen
County Auditor
C. A. Larson
W. P. Connery
Clerk OF District Court
ne _ A. Fisher mane
W. A. Hogan
Miller
K. D. Finnigar
John Gorman Wert
Weleh
Opie Ann Nee
Lve
Henry Shimerda
U. Freeman Reena
Moffett
Supffragh
Monticello Democrats Nominate Shimerda for Supervisor
Henry Shimerda was nominated as supervisor on the democratic ticket for 1917 with a 293 vote majority. J J Locher and L P Waddick were named for justices of the peace on the democratic ticket in Monticello township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shimerda
J.J. Locher
L. P. Waddick
Monticello Township
Supreme Court
Horace H. Deemer
W. E. Evans
William Theophilus
Jones County
Maquoketa High School Class of Eighty One Graduates
Local news notes 81 graduates at Maquoketa high school. Other items include the 12 companies of the Iowa National Guard camping at Tipton August 13 to 28, the United Spanish War Veterans 10th annual gathering at Clinton June 15–16, and anniversaries for several couples. Reports on deaths, storms, and notable appointments round out the briefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Towa National Guard
Tipton
United Spanish War Veterans
Clinton
Charles Shimanek
Oxford Junction
J. Howard Armitage
Ida Albertine Walch
Epworth Seminary
Lillian N. Hart
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Saratoga Springs
C. R. Ridgeway
Dubuque
Mississippi
Thomas Nicholson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Cornell College
Chicago
A. Merlin Jones
Anamosa
Jones County
State Fair Board
Tl. King
Hubbard
Hardin County
Tornadoes Sweep Nation Leaving Arkansas Casualties
A series of tornadoes killed fifty nine people and injured over 100 as they moved across Arkansas last Monday afternoon. Hot Springs sustained severe damage with multiple fatalities reported in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ffty
Arkansas
Hot Springs
End of First Chapter and November Follow Up
A historic newspaper note remarks the first chapter ends and the next chapter will take until November to read. It warns readers the upcoming portion may feel monotonous while praising the primary and the patience of those continuing the sequence.
Primary law under fire from timid lawmakers
The passage notes that while many ridicule the primary law, only timid legislators resist cutting it back by about three fourths. It presents a view on political will and reform pressure without naming individuals or events.
Honor bright now did you do a good deal of guessing
The fragment questions if a voter or participant guessed during a long primary ballot. It implies concern about decisions made under uncertainty and urges scrutiny of the process and choices involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honor Bright
The Eclipse Corner Weekly Brenzings Preview
Local storefront notes promote service and hardware goods for haying weather and storm damage. Highlights include roofing materials, red cedar shingles, hay racks, concrete hog floors, coal, clothing lines, and carrying equipment.
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Monticello State Bank
Vob
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Herrick I . Richardson
Henry George H. M. Carpenter
Hong
William Staller
Teksi, W. Schweisser
Henry M. Carpenter
Willian Stahler
George
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
J. H. J. Stutt
I. E. Stimson
Cashier
Geo. Tobiassen
J. J. Locher
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K. Dutton
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