Republican State Ticket and Jones County Convention
Republican party outlines state ticket for 1901 and announces Jones County Convention at Anamosa on September 10 1901 at 10 00 am to nominate candidates for several offices including Representative Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent of Schools Surveyor Coroner and one Supervisor. Also notes township caucus date September 7 and invites county committee notice from officials J A Betznap chairman and W G Ermers secretary.
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Jones County
Anamosa
John N. Baldwin
Richland Township Caucus Seeks Four Delegates
The republicans of Richland township will hold a caucus at the brick school house Saturday September 7 at 8 oclock p m for the purpose of electing 4 delegates to the F W Kinesiy Committeeman.
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Richland Township
F. W. Kinesiy
Republican caucus to choose five electors at Lovell township
The republican electors of Lovell township will meet in caucus on Saturday September 7 at 4 p m at the office of A Matthiessen to elect five telemates to the republican county convention. I trait D H Smith Committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovell Township
A. Matthiessen
Monticello Township Caucus to Pick 14 Delegates
Republican voters of Monticello township are requested to meet in caucus at the city hall on Saturday afternoon September 7 at 3 o'clock for the purpose of selecting 14 delegates to the Republican county convention. P. O. Barcock, Committeeman.
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Monticello Township
P. O. Barcock
Wayne Township Republicans to caucus at Center school
The Republicans of Wayne township are requested to meet in caucus at Center school house at 2 o clock p m Saturday September 7 for the purpose of selecting delegates to the republican County Convention Tuos G Richardson Com
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Wayne Township
Center School House
Plenotes
Conention
Madison Township
Sarre
Clay Township Caucus for Four Delegates Held September Seventh
The Clay township caucus to select four delegates to the Republican county convention will be at the Stone Schoolhouse on September 7 at 8 p.m. R A Scrogere, Committeeman.
Republicans Caucus in Scotch Grove Township at Center Schoolhouse
The Scotch Grove Township Republicans will hold a caucus at Center schoolhouse on Saturday September 7 at 2 o clock p m to elect seven delegates to the Republican county convention W J Moncrier Committeeman
Madison Township Republican Delegates Election Notice
Republicans of Madison township hold a meeting at the school house Saturday afternoon September 7 at 2 o clock to elect 11 delegates to the county convention. J B Sarre serves as Committeeman.
Castle Grove Township Caucus to elect delegates
Castle Grove Republicans meet in caucus at Miller School House on Saturday September 7 at 7 30 pm to select four delegates for the county convention. Joan H Lussey Committeeman.
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Castle Grove Township
Sepeblicans
Miller School House
Joan H., Lussey
Candidates Claim Original Cummins Ties In State Race
The Dubuque Telegraph notes a pending state campaign with many claiming to be an original Cummins man. Roosevelt's Midwest tour shows booster power of money and action, while Ames State College leads in fall attendance, growing beyond founding expectations.
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Cummins
The
Dubuque
State College At
Ames
Iowa Politics and General Ludlow Obituary Notes
The Dubuque Herald discusses Iowa political divisions with references to Judge Weaver and Mr Spencer as chairmen. It notes General Ludlow's death from illness contracted in the Philippines and praises his Spanish American War record. It also reports fire insurance rate increases proposed for Iowa and explains premiums exceed losses.
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Dubuque
Ludlow
United States
Philippines
State fair attendance falls short but finances stay strong
The state fair drew 15 000 fewer visitors than last year yet reports indicate excellent finances with a planned surplus after expenses and premium payments. Des Moines residents renew calls for a public endowment, arguing it remains a Des Moines affair and deserves state support regardless of current surplus.
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Des Moines
Governor Shaw Again Denies Presidential Candidacy
The piece notes Governor Shaw denies a presidential bid though Senator Dolliver said Iowa would present his name. It argues it is too early for campaign booms and two years before serious consideration, predicting Shaw will assess trends and Iowa may back him if his candidacy proves wise.
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Shaw
Dolliver
Iowa
Anti-Saloon League Split Over Prohibition Tactics
A recent Anti-Saloon League meeting exposed internal fractures as hardline prohibitionists exert control and denounce both major parties. Reform aims to enforce liquor laws appear weakened by intolerance and factionalism undermining temperance goals.
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Anti-Saloon League
League
Iowa Farm Weather Report Sees Warm Week Ahead of Harvest
The Weather Bureau notes a warmer week with daily excess of two to four degrees. Light showers on the 29th and 30th drop about half an inch in the north central district. Drouth harms potatoes and pastures. plowing hindered. Corn nears maturity with harvest by binders, many fields in shock before September 20. Forthcoming rain needed for grass and potatoes. corn largely beyond moisture need. Fodder value expected to be high with timely harvest.
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Iowa Climate and Crop Service
The
Weather Bureau
North Central District
Rural routes established and local votes scheduled
Rural mail route No 1 established near Olin covering 26 miles and serving 600 people. Ryan voters set for September 21 to decide on waterworks. Upper Iowa M E conference to meet in Vinton October 2. Jones county prohibition convention planned at Wyoming.
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Olin
Upper Iowa
M. E. Church
Vinton
Jones County
Wyoming
Dubuque
Keaney
Daybreak Poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
The wind awakens nature and ships with commands to rise and greet the new day. It bids the forest bird to sing and the chanticleer to crow. Bells, fields, and churches respond as morning comes.
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Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Flattery vs Slurs Praised as Better Than Cruelty
The Washington Star notes a moral contrast praising flattery over harshness, arguing kindness and flattery are preferable though imperfect, with a caution that all conduct could deteriorate. The commentary reflects on human behavior and social comfort.
Phillips discusses victory and silver plank in Hawkeye interview
T J Phillips Democratic candidate for governor spoke on a Burlington train to a Burlington Hawkeye representative, saying he was glad to have defeated Cato Sells General Weaver and Fred White and that silver should take a back seat. He repudiated Ottumwa Courier reporting as unauthorized and affirmed the Hawkeye interview as correct.
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Davenport
T. J Phillips
Burlington
Hawkeye
Phillips
Ottumwa Courier
Davidson
Burlington Hawkeye
Ottumwa
Courier
Ottama Courier
Weaver
Sells
Missouri Farms Sell Cheaper Than Oklahoma Homesteads
A reader is urged to consider Missouri farms as a cheaper option than Oklahoma homesteads. A St James advertiser offers an 80 acre farm for 1600 dollars and a 160 acre farm for 2500 dollars with bearing orchards. The piece argues Missouri land is nearer to markets and more affordable than free Oklahoma homesteads.
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Oklahoma
Missouri
Victor Wm. Reitz
St. James
Register
Blasts From the Ram's Horn and Moral Reminders
A 19th century moral prose fragment urges self-denial, humility, and steady duties. It warns that self-conceit breeds gossip, temptation meets head on, and honest truth must not be hidden behind falsehoods.
Witty Proverbs From The Chicago News
A collection of quips on love marriage and society with playful aphorisms. The tone voices practical wisdom and social observations about men women and wealth in a vintage Chicago context.
Tesla poised to expand wireless telegraph plans
From the Dubuque Times Nikola Tesla completes arrangements for universal wireless telegraphy. He may seek guidance by addressing the Daily Capital of Des Moines Iowa.
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Dubuque
Nikola Tesla
Des Moines
Postmaster's Humorous Mail Delay Notice Circulates
An Eastern postmaster posts a tongue in cheek notice admitting delays in mail delivery. It urges patrons to search boxes and cellars for missing letters, blaming the postmaster and joking that he hides mail to prompt frequent visits.
Early Risers Prove Superior, Says Local Resident
Sid Darling of 102 Howard St Port Huron Michigan reports trying many pills and laxatives but DeWitt's Little Early Risers are far the best pills he has ever used. They never gripe.
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Sid Darling
Howard St
Port Huron
Mich
DeWitt
D.C. Prader
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John Herriott
Supreme Court
M. Weaver
OWN
R. C. Barrett
J.A. Betxnap
W.G. Ermers
D. H. Smith
Monticello City
Tuos
G. Ricardson
Com
Clay Township
Stone School House
R. A. Scrogere
Scotch Grove Caucus
Scotch Grove Township
W. J. Moncrier
Teddy” Roosevelt
Middle West
Cedar Rapids
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Judge Trimble
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Manny Dimmycrats
Dorestep
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West Liberty
State Board of Health
Anton Nielson
Ceda
Falls
Traer Creamery
J.B. O'Connor
C. H. Rorick
Oxford Mills
James Currier
Marion
Olive Jones
South Dakota
Alice Martin
K. Morrison
George Eckles
Clayton County
Sabula
George E. Peters
Maurice Shaugness
Cascade
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Peters
Sherman
Independence Asylum
Trexler & Co
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Herald
Jones County Call
Frank Novak
Walford
Edward Murray
Novak
J. W. Grandle
John Bowman
Linn County
Ipswich
Belle Plaine
Alburnett
R. Becker & Degen and Traverman & Co
Sioux City
Grandle
Bowman
GN Zhou Ws
Geo. Stuhler & Sons
Washington Star
City of
Monticello
Star Clothing Mouse
J. B. Zimmerman & CO
Des Moines Register
Undertaker
A. L. Chase
Chicago News
Electrician
Tesla
Scott
Scott's
Tee
Sec
Scott & Bowne
New York
Santa Claus
Abel & Meyer
BUCCY
M. W. Herrick
Mon- A Fivello
Stubbler Block
Ellison
Eroanbrack
Ellison & Eroanbrack
Lota
W. A. Mirick
Oasis
Fred Puleston
Hicks & Ellers
W. G. Ellers’ House
E. E. Reed
Herman's Clothing Store
A. F. Tiede
Beateh Grove
P. O. Babcock
Actioneer
J. Couchlan
D.D.S
Rimram
Minliodl
Hicks & Eilers’ Store
J. H. Lathrop
Oxford Junction
Willory
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