Republican Ticket for Iowa State Offices Listing
The ticket lists U S Senator Albert B Cummins and governor George W Clarke with Lt Governor W L Harding Secretary of State W S Allen Auditor Frank S Shaw Treasurer W Brown Attorney General George Cosson Clifford Thorne Railroad Commission Jas H Wilson among other names printed in the 19th century slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clarke
W. L. Harding
W.S. Allen
Frank S. Shaw
Brown
George Cosson
Clifford Thorne Railroad
H. Wilson
War and politics overshadow European conflict talk in wartime columns
The piece contrasts modern air reconnaissance with past expectations of quick victories, arguing war will be increasingly bloody as nations exhaust resources. It notes sparse political campaigning outside big cities and criticizes Cato Sells for self praise via franking and press use.
Tama county man overrates his political forecast
C S Huber of Tama county predicts great things for the democratic ticket yet his past bid for Congress ended in failure. He says the present year has better prospects but was passed over for an appointment, and now he speaks more wildly than in 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. S. Huber
Tama County
Congress
Huber
Publishers face another rise in paper costs
Publishers announce a ten percent jump in quotations for various grades of paper, part of wider publishing expense increases. Printing shop costs have more than doubled in a bit over a decade, pushing up job work and advertising prices, though not in exact proportion to production costs.
Forgan predicts rate drop by December in Chicago banking
Chicago banker David R. Forgan forecasts lower interest rates by December as strong firms issue commercial paper at 7 3 4 percent and country banks adjust accommodation rates. The Trace Star-Clipper endorses the Republican candidate in Tama county, insisting the party remains moderate on public issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Forgan
Chicago
Mr. Forgao
Tracr Star-Clipper
Republican Party
Tama County
President urges four measures from platform not all proposed
The president backs four platform measures while discarding fourteen others. He explicitly excludes any proposal for a single presidential term from those urged for passage.
Moral Damage of War Reflections in The Herald Essay
The New York Herald notes that virtually all European nations lodged formal complaints about wartime barbarities. It argues war reveals humanity's darker traits more than heroic sacrifice and that civilization suffers as cruelty and selfishness rise, often at the expense of the brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Anamosa banker faced threat of typhoid and local woes
Neighborhood notes report Tom Watters of Anamosa threatened with typhoid fever. Delaware county fair runs $800 in the hole this year. Postville car dealer E. J. Heine, 30, killed in a crash. Iowa football scores from last Saturday list Iowa 95 State Teachers 0 and other results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Watters
Anamosa
Delaware County
E. J. Heine
Postville
Iowa
Marshalltown
State Industrial
Ames
Coe
Leander Clark
Grinnell
Cornell
Iowa Wesleyan
The Age of Faith Captures National Prayer Spirit
A Chicago Herald piece lauds a nation on its knees praying for peace amid wars and rumors of war. It argues faith in humanity’s ultimate improvement endures, outlasting doubt and cynicism and envisioning a future of universal goodwill.
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Chicago
Rsk
Roosevelt’s waning influence in 1916 political prospects
The era of Colonel Roosevelt as a dominant political force is fading. The piece notes his diminished potency compared with Wilson, who has a strong party organization, while Roosevelt lacks a cohesive backing and faces a scattered base of idealists and disappointed office seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hawkeye
Roosevelt
Iowa
Wilson
Col. Roosevelt
Salinger Letters Spark Debate Over Judicial Campaign
The Clinton Herald reports a letter by B I Salinger urging readers to share names and addresses for a self-promotional campaign effort. The piece argues such tactics would degrade Iowa's judiciary and questions Salinger's suitability and self-serving approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Herald
B. I. Salinger
Supreme Court of
Iowa
Salinger
His Only Claim
The article notes Mr. Connolly’s sole apparent claim to election is support for Mr. Wilson, likened to a shipping tag on the president’s coattail. It argues Iowa would not accept him as a senate colleague to Senator Kenyon.
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Independence Bulletin Journal
Connolly
Wilson
Iowa
Senate
Kenyon
Shall We Do Likewise Dr Frank Orans Commentary
In the New York Globe Dr Frank Orans argues that Europs has defended its honor and embraced force, then faces bankruptcy and heavy losses. He warns against following such a path and urges avoidance of a similar course to Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Orans
The
New York Globe
Europs
Mr. Roosevelt
Hale for Jones County Legislature
John K. Hale, long time member of the county board of supervisors, is backed by Republicans of Jones County to represent the area in the legislature. Hale did not seek the nomination but responded to the party’s call and would add credit to himself and the county if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
John K. Hale
Collett Interlude and Prison Transfers Highlight Local Notes
Former superintendent C O Collett attended a chautauqua closing a contract for another summer session. Thirty inmates moved from the reformatory to Ft Madison penitentary after treatment for insanity and behavior issues. John Hale won a ladies hat at the Morley celebration auction, proceeds aiding a booster club. A boy escaped serious injury when a runabout struck him near the post office. he suffered only minor injuries while his bicycle was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. OC. Collett
Reformatory
Ft. Madison
John Hale
Booster Club
Domestic Economy course lectures at public library week
Third year Domestic Economy course offered in the public library lecture room from October 12 to 17. Miss Neale Knowles of Iowa State College will lecture with demonstrations on foods and meal planning. Tickets are $1.00 for full course or 26 cents per lecture. local committee includes Mrs. Coughlan, Mrs. Pond, Mrs. Northrop, and Miss George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neale Knowles
Iowa State College
H. C. Coughlan
D. E. Pond
J. Northrop
Ethel George
Rally Day Sunday School Program Draws Immigrant Theme
The Presbyterian Sunday school plans Rally Day on October 11 with a costumed program where children portray Polish Syrian Bohemian Greek Swedish German Hungarian Italian Russian Jewish and French youths. American children welcome them with flags as a lesson in unity and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Sunday School
Local Briefs Highlight Real Estate Trades And Church Moves
J E Littlefield returned from Savanna Illinois and was moved Tuesday to the state hospital at Iowa City for tuberculosis treatment in an advanced stage. O W Smith closed up Weat Prairie real estate deals. Mitt Bacon sold 80 acres to I C Bacon at 165 per acre and eyed the old Dufoe farm at 175 per acre. I C Bacon sold 40 acres to Warren Winch at 150 per acre. Rev G J Chalke of the M E B church here has been assigned to Buck Creek next year after a revival boosted resident pastoral support. Buck Creek folks raised 1200 for the pastor's salary.
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J. E. Littlefield
Savanna
Illinois
State Hospital
Iowa City
O. W. Smith
Weat
Mitt Bacon
I. C. Bacon
Hogan & Kehoe
Dufoe
Warren Winch
G. J. Chalke
M. EB
Buck Creek
Chalice
German Mutual Insurance annual policy holders meeting
Notice states the annual meeting of policy holders of the German Mutual Insurance Co of Wayne township to be held at the Wayne Center school house on Saturday October 8 at 10 30 a m. Gerd Harms secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Mutual Insurance Co
Wayne Township
Wayne Center
Gerd Harms
Retiring farmer to sell extensive farm stock and gear at public auction
E F Monnier and Frank Byrne announce a public auction at their farm near Coggon Prairieburg on Thursday October 15 1914. The sale includes five horses seventeen cattle thirty five poland china hogs farming machinery hay and feed stock and household goods with 7 percent notes offered for sums over ten dollars and cash for ten dollars or less. Free lunch provided at noon. Auctioneers are Frank Byrne and John Dolan with E F Monnier as principal.
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Coggon
Prairieburg
le Clerc
Bac
Ondler
Volage
Henderson
Poland
McCormick
Oliver Pang
Deere
Harrow
Osborne
Deera
Chatham
Surrey
E F. Monnier
Frank Byrne
John Dolan
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U. S
Albert B. Cummins
Joslin
W. K. Pearson
E. E. Jeffries
W.d. Mills
Walter
Ronen
B. B. Rhinehart
Louis G. Stable
Binder
Chicago Tribune
Cato Sells
the Tribune
Cato
Neighborhood News
Dr. Smith
Clarence
Mr. Long
Long
Milo Kupka
E. M. Kupka
Vining Bank
Leander Clark College
E. W. Shirk
Oxford Junction
Marion
Adam Kramer
Mr. Kramer
Franklin Co
Ohio
Jackson Township
Peter A.werner
Linn County
Center Point
Werner
Milwaukee
Montana
James Hunt
Earlville
Manchester
Elizabeth Cousins
James’ Hunt Sr
Harlsville
Augustine
Patrick Kenny
Washington Township
Cascade
Squire Michael Kenny
Ballyglass
County Galway
Ireland
New York City
St. Louis
Galena
Monticello
the Express
Ed Soetje
Dr. Sigworth
T. A. King
Washington
Knights Templar
Thomas Oliver
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mary Crookshank
John Scales
J.M. Eberhart
Alonzo Cowan
Ezekiel Moore
Cnasead
James Davidson
J. C. Ramsey
Thomas B. Watters
A. J. Burke
F. E. Brown
H. M. Jeffries
Z. G. Isbell
George H. George
T. R
Center Junction
Hopkinton Leader News
Amber
Jessie Starry
Mércy Hospital
Inez
Morley
Hey
Hagelbart Farm
James Hinton
Minnesota
Mra
Art Lincoln
Mra. Hinton
Lincoln
Frank
Henry Bailey
Sam Witham
Will Craig
Olin
L. G. Stuhler
L. G. Stabler
J. BE. Pond
Geo. Rettig
Bor Salh
Lew Scheerer
R. W. Porter
Louis 1. Schulze
Garriet Harme
Harm Fechtmann
John Marugg
Boots Sistera
South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
R. J. Taupert
David Wilhelm
J. W. Doxace
Jack
Herman Hanken
Geo. Albery
Ryan
P. H. Drummy
Thaming
Sanles
Outfit
Hawks Nursery Co
Wauwatosa
Wis
A. M. Maurice
Richland
T. J. Milan
Clay Township
Monticello State Bank
Lowell State Bank
Peerless
Eclipse Lumber
C. F. Dutton
Ola Voorhees Stand
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