Democratic Party Card Murmurs in County Ticket Listings
A list shows Republican nominees for county offices while several Democratic candidates omit any party label on their cards. The GOP slate includes Senator J. K. Hale and others like H. W. Fleniken, J. T. Paul, W. K. Pearson, Lloyd Soper, J. W. Ellis, B. E. Rhinehart, A. M. Fairbanks, B. W. Streeper, Henry Kruse, and Dr. Louis G. Stabler. The copy then shifts to a lengthy nature vignette praising Iowa autumn scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hale
H.W. Fleniken
J. T. Paul
W. K. Pearson
Lloyd Soper
J. W. Ellis
B. ‘Be
Rhinehart
A. M. Fairbanks
B. W. Streeper
Henry Kruse
Louis G. Stabler
Prohibition Support Shifts in Jones County Newspapers
The piece notes a swing in Jones County papers toward anti saloon stance. It highlights Anamosa Eureka Monticello Express Olin Recorver Wyoming Journal now backing closing of saloons while Anamosa Journal Jones County Times Oxford Mirror opposed. It predicts editors will back prohibition in the upcoming amendment fight.
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Jones County
Democratic Party
Anamosa Eureka
The
Monticello Express
Olin Recorver
Wyoming Journal
Anamosa Journal
Jones County ‘Times
Oxford Mirror
Democratic candidates silent on past saloon records
The writer condemns Democratic candidates for not addressing their former saloon activities after pledging to the prohibition platform. The piece accuses them of shifting focus to highways while remaining silent on their past stance and actions regarding saloons.
Betting Odds Favor Hughes In New York Election Forecast
The piece notes large bets in New York favoring Hughes, despite disapproval of wagering on elections and legal risks in some states. It argues such wagers reveal a perceived preponderance of support for Hughes.
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New York
Hughes
Illinois garages overstate? Short measures cited at 82 percent
A report finds 82 percent of Illinois gasoline stations used short measure. The speaker asks about Iowa and cites a state law punishing fraud with short weights and measures.
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Illinois
Iowa
Ravner Defends Harding On Liquor Law Enforcement in Colfax Speech
Republican attorney general candidate H. M. Ravner defended Harding against critics fearing weak liquor law enforcement. Ravner cited Harding’s pledge to cooperate with state authorities and enforce Iowa laws, urging pastors and voters to consider the context and his “unlimited endorsement.” He quoted Harding expressing readiness to aid state efforts in enforcing laws if elected.
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H. M. Ravner
Colfax
Harding
Lam
Democratic Party
Iowa
Mr. Harding
W. L. Harding
What Wilson Would Have Done
Opinion piece contrasts Woodrow Wilson with Lincoln amid a 1861 secession crisis. It argues Wilson would seek arbitration after declaring secession inevitable, then asserts the country needed leaders of action and courage, not another Wilson.
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Des. Moines
Woodrow Wilson
Davis
Todmbe
Yancey
Wilson
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wilsons
Questioning Remain ing Militiamen At Texas Border
A Nation essay questions why lingering militiamen are ordered to the Texas border. It notes doubt about military value, cites the Seventy first New York’s lack of drills or firing while in Texas, and argues Guard troops were under War Department control during service.
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Texas
Uisits
Border Service
District of Columbia
Michigan
Seventy-first
New York
National Guard
War Department
Meredith's Iowa Governor Bid Sparks Money Promises
Hopkinton Leader notes Meredith was not a popular primary choice but selected by a small Des Moines group. Democrats would have run in the primary, yet were sidelined. Reports say Meredith will spend 75 000 to 100 000 of his own fortune, signaling a pro spend campaign if elected. The road issue is a key example of his promotion driven agenda.
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Hopkinton
Meredith
Iowa
Des Moines
Deas Moines
J.B. Straater
George Lawrence
Anamoaga
Linn County
Chicago
Iinally
Dunne
Streater
Lawrence
Kerr Land Co
Minneapolis
Streeter
Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Republican
John Taylor
J. B. Streater
George
Lawrences
Anamosa
Aitkin County
Minnesota
Birchwood Lumber Qo
International Manufacturing & Securities, Co
St. Louis
St. Louis Corporation
Lawrence Goss
Milo P. Smith
Marion
Tom Wilder
Wilder
Steeter
Recall of Campaign Attacks in Iowa Senate Race
Marion Register notes Republicans the Harding men of Iowa did not harshly attack Mere dith as Connolly democrats did in the senatorial campaign. The piece contrasts campaign rhetoric between parties.
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Marion Register
Harding Men
Iowa
Meredith
Connolly Democrats
My Bank Account Of Laughter And Loss
A Detroit Free Press poem reflects a precarious finances theme where slim funds are offset by joy in children. The speaker notes spending not on money but smiles, cake, tea, gowns, and dresses to scatter frowns. Interests accrue as laughter and play replace cash.
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Jim
Sylvia
Mother
Sweetea
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Harding's Campaign Gains Steam After Primary Victory
Davenport Times outlines Lieut. Gov. Harding's gubernatorial bid building strength after a sweeping primary win. Supporters hail his legislative service and steady leadership while critics criticize his stance against rapid policy experiments.
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Davenport
Harding
Senate
Meredith An Opportunist
Cedar Rapids Republicans label Mr Meredith an opportunist not a moralist. The critique argues he seeks liberal votes and political honors, spends lavishly in campaigns, and imitates industrial figures rather than pursuing principled policy.
Towa Boys Lead as Marine Corps Cup Won in Jacksonville
The Marine Corps cup, a top national rifle trophy, was captured in Jacksonville by Captain D A Preussner of the First Iowa Infantry with 196 of 200 points. Second went to First Sergeant W H Durehdenwald with 194, and Sergeant J J Andrews of the U S Marine Corps with 198. Prizes included gold medals and cash. The rapid-fire event was won by Color Sergeant Foster Houck of the Indiana Infantry with 94 of 100, followed by Lieutenant Jerry B Garland of the Third Indiana Infantry with 92 and Paul Gillispies of the Iowa civilian team with 91.
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Preussner
Foster. Houck
Indiana Infantry
Fiest
Jerry B. Garland
Paul Gil Jespis
Iowa
Cayenne Pepper as Mouse Deterrent in Cupboards
Advice recommends cayenne pepper to repel mice from cupboards. The floor should be inspected and every hole sealed with a rag dipped in water then coated with cayenne pepper to deter intrusion.
Cedar Rapids hosts state order session and town banners ban
Reports note the grand chapter of the Order of Eystern Stara ia meeting in Cedar Rapids and a city ban on banners across main streets. Obituaries and local incidents follow including Capt A A Morse death and a fatal fall near Cedar Rapids.
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Grand Chapter
State of the Order of Eystern Stara Ia
Cedar Rapids
Amuail
A. A. Morse
Manchester
Vermont
Iowa Infantry
Mason City
Volga City Lumber Company
Edward Stultz
Dubuque
E ¥Ther George
Grant School
James von Maur
C. J. von Maur
Edward Price
Nortwestern
Beverly
Rouen
Stone City
Parkersburg Eclipse Shows Mixed Presidential Straw Vote
A straw vote in Parkersburg on the Illinois Central eastbound train shows Aughea 47 and Wilson 10 among 57 presidential votes. On the state ticket Harding 56 and Meredith 1. Report notes straw votes often mislead but supports Harding backers amid anti-Harding press coverage.
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Parkersburg
Ilinois
Aughea
Wilson
Harding
Meredith
Des Moines Register
Sioux City
Real Thing Chair Passes Antique Test Says Buyer
In The Real Thing feature, a buyer tests a chair’s antique claim and asserts its genuineness. The seller defends authenticity, saying the chair was bought directly from the maker. The exchange underscores trust and provenance in antique sales.
Anamosa Community Notes and Local Honors
Mrs. C A Chald sails to Columbus for a Women’s Home Missionary society convention. Mrs. D A Peet dies in Los Angeles. funeral in Anamosa with ashes of her husband. Local marriages renewed at Catholic church. 300 guests invited. Judge Smith’s court term continues. state political poll favors Harding over Meredith by 50,000 in Des Moines Capital poll.
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Anamosa
C. A. Chald
Columbus
Ohio
Women's Home Missionary Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
D. A. Peet
Los Angeles
California
Congregational Church
Peet
Roswell Crane
Anamong
Joseph Fort Newton
Cedar Rapids
London
Thomas Powers
John Morrisey
Jackson Township
James E. Remley
Equity
Des Moines
Harding
Meredith
Eclipse Corner on Coal Shortage and Home Improvements
The column urges readers to order coal amid a months long shortage and promotes Eclipse shingles and White pine lumber. It notes better roads and weather for building, jokes about slippers under a bed, and mentions inventory checks for better collections and a push for quality gates and earmuffs for windows and doors.
Barn window sale offers odd sizes at low prices
A local notice advertises useful window and sash stock for barn use. The seller promotes odd sized panes available at low prices to clear inventory before year end.
Fall Fence Special on Peerless Wife
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Havner
Bart
Casson
Allen
Connolly
Mr. Meredith
Henry Ford
Neighborhood News
New York World
Monticello State Bank
John A. McTlaughlin
M. W. Herrick
H. 8
Richardson
Henry George II, M. Onepenter di
Mong
William Stuhler
BB. Wicks
J. W. Behwoitwer
Henry M. Carpenter
G. H. George
Sers Nhn
S. Richardson
Cashier
I. F. Becker
Aga
Jon Re
Leia Ty
Monticello
Irel
Snow White
C. KF. Dutton
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