Republican Prosperity Under Protectionist Principle Endorsed
The piece argues that national wealth rose from 7 billion to 100 billion under Republican protection policies and the Dingley tariff. It credits protection, soil, and industry for prosperity, criticizes Democrats and the free trade era of 1894-97, and urges support for Gideon J. Hughes for county supervisor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Party of Commercial and
Democratic Party
McKinley
Protection
Tom Reed
Nelson Dingley
Senate
House
Dingley
Political recap cheers reform era under Roosevelt
The piece commends the last congress for reforms under Mr. Roosevelt and notes bipartisan support from local senators and representatives. It lists reforms such as railroad rate control, pure food laws, packing plant inspections, alcohol tax relief, territorial admission, employer liability, naturalization, Panama canal provisions, and anti trust immunity for informers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Railway Commission
Oklahoma
Indiana Territory
Union of the States
Pannama Canal
Department of Commerce
Successor to national committeeman unsettled
The state central committee debates the succession with Marsh of Waterloo seeking the post while radicals oppose him. Cato Sella, a Bryan worshiper, may get the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Walsh
National Democratic
State Central Committee
Marsh
Waterloo
Cato Sella
Democrats Call County Convention at Anamosa Next Tuesday
The democratic county convention is scheduled in Anamosa for next Tuesday. Nominees expected include R. M. Peet for representative, Jim Voorhees for treasurer, Hiram Niles for recorder, W. A. Hogan for sheriff, Wl liam Byerley and Matt Noyes for two supervisors, and Charlie Cash for county attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
R. M. Peet
Jim Voorhees
Monticello
Hiram Niles
W. A. Hogan
Wlliam Byerley
Matt Noyes
Charlie Cash
Secretary Shaw’s Early Political Start Continues
Secretary Shaw, who began his political path responding to Mr. Bryan’s fallacies, has been doing more late work in the same line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Bryan
Negative Impression Of Claude Porter In Iowa Campaign
The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes Hon. Claude Porter for long speeches aimed at sowing discord in the Republican party. It argues Porter fails to state Democratic platform plans, notes Bryanism’s emphasis on government rail ownership, and says Porter must address this issue rather than evade it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
E. R. Moore
State Central Committee
Porter
Monticello
Moore
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Claude Porter
Republican Party
Iowa
Democratic Party
National Democracy
Bryan
Democratic Opinion of Porter in Iowa Press
Claude Porter, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate, campaigns in key counties amid pre convention tensions. The piece questions his strategy and notes potential backlash from both Republican factions, suggesting free trade advocacy as a more suitable stance for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Porter
Earry
Iowa
Stirton and Cousins Compete for Congress in November Race
The Olin Recorder notes Robt. Stirton of Monticello, likened to an iceberg, may become a derelict after ballots are counted. Despite praise for Stirton as a fine man, the race favors the eloquent Robt. G. Cousins in the contest for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Recorder
Robt. C. Stirton
Monticello
Stirton
Allsamce
Robt. G. Cousins
Congress
A Lumber Laugh From the Burlington Hawkeye
A Topeka Capital writer blames the tariff for lumber at 40 a thousand when it should be 27 a thousand. With the tariff at 2 a thousand and logs admitted free, the remaining 11 arises from market demand and timber scarcity. The piece argues lumber prices follow general economic laws under prosperity and limited supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkeye
Topeka
Money Well Expended for Monticello Youth Education
The Oxford Mirror notes Monticello and nearby send thirty six youths to colleges nationwide. Ten years hence these graduates will influence the town, while urging parents to prioritize long term education over short term dollars to unlock wide life opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Monticello Fair draws local praise and awards
From the Oxford Mirror the town is well represented at the Monticello Fair with attendees praising the attractions. The Wyoming Journal notes Horace P. Barber won first prize for his driving team at Anamosa Jones and Jackson County fairs, calling the team worthy of ribbons beyond doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Mirror
Wyoming
Horace P. Barber
Anamosa
Jones County
Jackson County
Political Notes From Jackson County And Nearby
The Jackson county Republican convention is set for Thursday September 27 at Andrew. Marion high reports 202 pupils, 87 in the graduating class, while Linn county Democrats show weak ticket prospects. Clinton Sugar Refining Co plans a $200000 plant with machinery costing about twice that amount. Warden Hunter returns from Colorado in poor health, with rumors of critical condition in Anamosa. Dalby family reunion marks Mr Dalby’s 77th birthday. A 11-year-old boy loses a leg near Morley. amputations occur in Olin. Delaware County News taken over by a new corporation. Anamosa hosts two Republican treasurer candidates. Edson Sewell and A N Markle sue for damages against the Des Moines Register for campaign statements. Maquoketa oil fever rises over alleged petroleum near a farm. experts doubt paying quantity.
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Jackson County
Andrew
Marion High School
Dubuque
A. J. Dalby
Olin
Dalby
Linn County
Clinton Sugar Refining Co
Hunter
Anamoga Penitentiary
Colorado
Anamosa
Dale McMurrin
John McMurrin
Morley
W. B. Coltman
L. Matthews
A.B. Holbert
J. McCloud
D. H. Young
Henry Brayton
L. J. Gates
W. K. Pearson
Petcina
J. G. Mallory
Edson Sewell
A. N. Markle
Chickasaw County
Register and Leader
Des Moines
Cummins
Perkins
Maquoketa
Iowa
Herndon
Jones County Iowa Supervisors Proceedings September 3 1906
Jones county Iowa Board of Supervisors holds a regular session at Anamosa with members Chairman Clay and five supervisors. Minutes from July 28 are approved. Reports on institute fund, sheriff fees, and district court clerks fees are presented and approved with treasurer receipts attached. County Superintendent submits August fund balance and disbursements.
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Board of Supervisors
Jones County
Iowa
Auditor’s Office
Anamosa
Clay
McDonald
Leet
Scroggie
Matthiessen
Institute
A. M. Loomis
Wyoming City
J. H W. Ramsey
D.C
Hon. Board of Supervisors
District Court
Institute Fund
War Treasurer Seeks County Treasurer Nomination
Anamosa announces J. G. Mallory as a candidate for county treasurer subject to approval by the Republican county convention. Dated September 18, 1906. Mallory positions for the party nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
J. G. Mallory
Pearson Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
W K Pearson announces for county treasurer subject to Republican county convention. Anamosa June 24 1906.
Candidate for County Recorder Seeks Republican Endorsement
Olin May 21 1906 IL G Nalsey announces candidacy for the office of county recorder subject to the action of the Republican county convention.
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Olin
A. Matthiessen Seeks Jones County Sheriff Nomination
A. Matthiessen announces candidacy for sheriff of Jones County subject to Republican county convention. He aims to secure party support and run in the upcoming election.
Richardson Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Thos G Richardson declares his candidacy for county superintendent of schools, contingent on Republican county convention action in Wyoming on June 4, 1906. The announcement signals his statewide bid and party backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Thos. G. Richardson
Brownell Files Candidacy for Jones County Supervisor
J. B. Brownell of Wyoming, Iowa announces candidacy for Jones County supervisor subject to action of the Republican county convention on May 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Brownell
Wyoming
Towa
Republican Delegate Convention Seeks County Candidates
The Republicans of Lower County Fows hold a delegate convention in Ely at Ama Mokn in September 2006 to nominate candidates for county offices including Representative Treasurer Auditor Clerk Sheriff Recorder Superintendent of Schools surveyor Coroner Country Attorney and four Supervisors. Township representation is by 1 delegate per 25 votes over 1 vote for Roosevelt in November. Township caucuses are set for September 22 with entries ending and caucus at 2 PM at usual places, per W.4 Miles chairman.
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Lower County
Fows
Ely
Ama
Mokn
Dl Oteleetke Ae m
Andrey Mcbonnald
Khadh Hives
Micadare Roosevvelt
United States
A Whack at Our Fair from the Wyoming Journal
The Jones County Fair drew few farm animals and products. instead visitors found a mix of boss race country ball games vaudeville and other amusements inside the fair grounds. The piece argues the event has drifted from being an agricultural fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Wyoming Journal
Monotony, Money, and Matrimony in Chicago News
Short snappy paragraphs note the social quirks and ironies of urban life. A Wyoming mayor receives a postcard offer to pay half the cost of 500 crushed rock loads for Main Street while the town lacks funds for the remaining 250, sparking a hopeful macadamizing plan if another donor arrives.
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Chicago News
Many & Man
Wyoming
Brownell
Dillon Bronson
Paris
France
Main Street
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Scotch Grove
Des Moines Register and Leader
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the Wyoming Journal
Central City News-Letter
Neighborhood News
Supervisors’ Proceedings
Lamerton
Orr
Welch Va
Smith
Carpenter
Streeter
Wood
Kimball
Ramsey
Ron
Deveesonnee
Netey
Esaeeneuees
Eee
Uventucu
Clifford B. Paul
Republican County Convention
A. Matthiessen
Annou
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Eees
Mathview
Creeneld Coves
Wmckboi
Lavell
Monticets
Madison
Oxford
Riehland
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Monticello State Bank
Ant
Tla Line
Lowell State Bank
Geo
L. Lovell
Board OF Directors
R. ©. Stirton
Cashier
J. W. Doxnes, Nicholas
H. Sandhouse, W. Holst, A. L. Fairbanks
Sresnaun
J. A. Hall
Ichodde
Burns
Fature
Beckwith
Pownginac, Mich
Snte
JS. Hall
San Francisco
J. A. Voorhees
Eagle Drug Store
A. Kempf
Prop
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