Delegates to meet in Olin for state senate nominee
The Republican delegates of Jones and Cedar counties will convene in Olin Iowa on Friday September 25 1903 at 10 oclock a m for nominating a candidate for state senator for this district and to conduct any other proper business A A Cole W A Hamm Committee
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Jones and
Cedar Counties
Olin
Jones County
Iowa
A. A. Cole
W. A. Hamm
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Allison
Clifton
Averill
Third Avenue
Third Street
Tenosaha
Frank Earl
Johnson Sepo
Tama Reservation
Tenosaka
J. P. Striegel
Ryan
R. C. Barrett
Barrett
John Schlickman
The County Ticket Nominated at Anamosa Convention
Republicans of Jones county chose a balanced slate at the Anamosa convention last Tuesday. Key figures include Dearborn and Grimwood contesting the representative seat, King leading sheriff votes before Wyoming shifted support to Barber, and Clifford B. Paul renominated for county superintendent.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Messrs. Dearborn
Grimwood
Wyoming
Dearborn
T. A. King
Cohoon
Barber
Madison
Dearborn & Sons
Stone City
J. F. Petcina
Monticello
Petcina
H. P. Barber
Madison Township
Clifford B. Paul
Eugene Bruntlett
Ames
Agricultural College
Ben Chamberlain
W. J. Chamberlain
The
Wyoming Journal
Messrs
D. A. Clay
Hale
Andrew Davidson
Davidson
Waggoner Wins Fairview Sheriff Delegation Lead
In Anamosa area candidates and supporters watched the Fairview township caucus fight for sheriff delegates. On two ballots Waggoner led and then gained a ten vote edge on the second ballot, with Wilds and Wood remaining in the contest as the process selected 20 county convention delegates.
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Anamosa
Fairview Township
Messrs
Waggoner
Wood
Tom Wilds
Wilds
Insanity asylum chief questions drunkard care costs
Superintendent Crumbacher of Independence insane asylum questions state expenditures for caring for inebriates sentenced to the asylum. He complains of professional jags while residents and citizens oppose repealing the law and support a separate institution.
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Crumbacher
Independence Insane Asylum
Dr. Crumbacher
Democratic county convention set for Monticello on Friday
The Democratic county convention will be held at Monticello on the fore noon of Friday, September 18th. A few men are spoken of as probable candidates for nominations, but since the date was fixed a few candidates are expected to develop.
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Monticello
Journal
KE. C. Holt
Colorado
James
Manion
John Millard
Minneapolis
Faribault Minnesota
Earl Hollister
Davis McCain
Devil’s Lake
Wisconsin
McCain
Seville Johnson
Enid
Oklahoma
Southland
Towa
Fred Benton
New York City
Anamosa
Benton
F. O. Ellison
Anamosa High School
Anamosa Athletic Club
Dave Devil
Tilden
New York
Dutch Jackson
Dare Devil
Dutch
Rival Yacht Race Fails To Impress Prairie Readers
The writer dismisses the recent yacht races as a sideshow for wealth and fashion. He notes inland spectators saw little value beyond national pride and hype, arguing the boats were playthings built for racing and will soon be scrapped.
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Atlantic
Prairies
Wayne Township Leader Declines State Nomination Bid
Friends urged Thos H Dunn of Wayne township to seek the representative nomination. He refused earlier, writing a thank you letter and stating he would not be a candidate. His home township passed resolutions praising him but he insisted the name should not be presented to the convention.
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Thos. H. Dunn
Wayne Township
Representaive
Dunn
Hearst Visions Himself As Presidential Candidate
A writer labels Hearst as the candidate of discontent, noting his papers appeal to misery and restlessness. The press is called yellow journalism, chasing sensationalism over truth and reflecting the owner’s low moral tone.
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Hearst
United States
Senator Dolliver and his wife help a lone traveler
The article defends Senator Dolliver and his wife for aiding a forlorn old lady traveling alone. It argues the act was ordinary kindness by decent men and should not be sensationalized because it involved a senator.
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Dolliver
Olin Recorder Enlarged to Six Columns in New Dress
The Olin Recorder has been enlarged to a six column quarto and is now printed in a new dress of type.
Republican senatorial convention set for September 25 at Olin
The republican senatorial convention has been called for September 25 and will be held at Olin.
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Olin
Weller Gets New Forum To Speak
The socialist party grants Calamity Weller a chance to address public concerns once more, inviting him to speak at a forthcoming meeting and reiterate his platform.
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The
Socialist Party
Calamity Weller
Cedar county Republicans name ticket and delegates
The Cedar county Republican convention named candidates for local offices including Representative L J Leech County Treasurer H H Rath and Sheriff B F Barclay Superintendent Geo H Kellogg and Coroner S F Witmer Surveyor I K Mather Delegates to the senatorial convention to meet in Olin on the 25th include C L Rigby C E Mather W H Smith S A Jennings F L Sheldon W B McClellan Bert Moffit G W Smith O C Pennock J P Walton and S G Frink Resolutions approved urge support for Senator J T Moffit's first term and require delegates to vote as a unit on the district senator selection.
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L. J. Leech
H. H. Rath
B. F Barclay
Geo
H. Kellogg
IS. F. Witmer
I K. Mather
Olin
C. L. Rigby
Fremont
C. E. Mather
Springdale
W. H. Smith
Mechanicsville
S. A. Jennings
Tipton
F. L. Sheldon
Center
W. B. McClellan
Fairfield
Bert Moffit
Linn
G. W. Smith
Dayton
O. C. Pennock
Gover
J. P. Walton
Sugar Creek
G. Frink
J. T. Moffit
Neighbors Report Tragic, Odd and Local News Across Iowa
A parade of Iowa items includes the death of Frank Symnes from throat paralysis after ballgame shouting, Cedar Rapids life insurer H A Munger’s death, a Grundy county farmers cooperative planned with 25000 dollars, and a 65th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs William Hatch of Farley.
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H. A. Munger
Iowa
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Cooper
Monticello
Manchester
Grundy County
Wm. Hatch
Farley
Bert Ellinghouse
Bellevue
Cook
Iowa City
Separate Hospital for Jags Advocated by Des Moines Leader
The Des Moines Register Leader urges continuing Iowa’s experiment with mental health reform and calls for a separate asylum for habitual drinkers. It argues the state should invest to ensure commitment for habitual drunkenness results in incarceration until a cure is possible.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
Prohibit Street Gambling During the Fair
The Jones County Times argues city authorities should ban street gambling during the fair to protect visitors from fraudulent gamblers. The piece claims gambling is a debasing evil and should not be tolerated on public streets.
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Jones County Times
Monticello
Anamosa Fair Group Plans Post Carnival Show
Representatives from the Anamosa fair association visited the city on Saturday and announced plans to hold another fair the week following the Cedar Rapids carnival.
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Marion Register
Anamosa Fair Association
Cedar Rapids
Decorah Ice Cave mystery and dubious glacial theory
The Decorah Ice Cave in Iowa mystifies locals and scientists as ice forms from June to September each year, with theories ranging from hidden ice bodies to glacial remnants. The piece notes the cave’s entrance, Indian use, and the paradox of winter thaw, followed by a fatal collapse in Vinton killing Wm. Johnson and injuring five painters.
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Decorah
Iowa
Hewers
Sume
Colorado
Wm. Johnson
Vinton
Consumption Cure Promoted by Emulsion Advertisement
The ad presents neglected consumption as curable with Scott's Emulsion. It urges immediate use at first signs, claims thousands of cases improved, and offers a free sample and a $1 bottle from Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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the County Ticket
Cedar County
Neighborhood News
Frank Symnes
the Anamosa News
W. D. Sheean
Carruthersville
Missouri
J. H. Chapman
American Cooperage Company
Onslow Savings Bank
C. L. Niles
W. J. McCready
F. J. Sokol
M. Spencer
N. Holst
O. C. Johnston
T. B. Johnston
C. L. Niles Anamosa
F. J. Sokol Onslow
Onslow
B. H. Hickox
A. Finnigan
Strawberry Hill
John B. King
Dora Finnigan
J. H. McLaren
King
Lanark
Illinois
Ross
Freeport
Shannon
Savanna
Sabula
Mens, Dovs& Children
E. H. Johnson & CO
Ice Cave
Viola G. Brown
Oaks
Lovell State Bank
Board OF Directors
R. C. Stirton
Lovell
Wall
J. W. Coxsee
Sandhouse
Wim
Schoddae
Nicholas Holst
W. A. Mirick
Ist
Comfort
Des Moines
Aaron
Ayer
Buckingham
Ball & Co
Nashua
N.H
M.D. Pu Ysician
Old Congregational Church
J. S. Houser
Bal
Northwestern Mutual Dife Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Law
Herrick & Bauder
Connadora At Law
P. O. Babcock
Baltimore
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Co
Maryland
Sovereign Grand Lodge I, O. O. F. A. I. Jackson
A. M. Maurice
D.D.S
Dental Department
Drake University
Town Bridge
Orthontiia
Apedalby
Fred Puleston Pfior
Kilera & Bolton
Ofice
Ivon
J. W. Doxsee
Monticolo
Offce
M. Renny
James Remley
Remley
Ae Sara
Matthiesen
E. E. Reed
Burrichter's Drygoods
A. Matthiessen
Wm.j. Couchlan
Eslere & Bolton
Owa
M. E
W. J. van Buren
A. F. Tiede
Scotch Grove
E. Tarbox
Jones
Earth
Low
J.H. Lathrop
Dctioneer
Oxford Junction
Willery
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