Republican Electors Convene in Des Moines for 1906 Delegate Nomination
The Republican delegates of Towa meet in Des Moines on August 1 1906 at 10 30 AM to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state and other state offices. All Republican voters are invited to join and participate with representation based on votes for Theodore Roosevelt in 1904.
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Supreme Court
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Theodore Ienendiant
Harbor Extension Plan Aimed at Muscatine River Boats
The Muscatine city council approved using a 10 000 dollar harbor appropriation for extending the harbor from Pine to Poplar streets, dredging, and upgrading facilities for river traffic. The resolution was to be forwarded to the Rock Island engineer in charge of the river district, with a Commercial club meeting held to bolster the effort.
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Poplar
United States
Rock Island
Ilinois
Commercial Club
Muscatine Urges Harbor Funds For River Commerce
The Muscatine city bodies endorse using idle harbor funds for harbor improvements to aid Diamond Jo boats and river traffic. They argue the project will benefit rivermen, freight handling, and the city’s daily river service by enhancing the harbor for boats tying up and year round business. They urge government engineers to allow the expenditures as intended.
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Muscatine
Work For Everybody The Wheat Harvest Offers Jobs Across Plains
The article urges able men to take harvest work in Kansas with 21,000 jobs and 2,800 teams. It notes railroads offer reduced rates, work moves north as crops ripen, and crews stay busy through September. Also cites corn and cotton outlook and fears about meat exports from packing scandals.
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Nebraska
Dakotas
Kansas Wheat Fields
United States
The Business Outlook at Henry Clews & Co
The report notes a fairly satisfactory business outlook with crops influencing the picture. Winter wheat is largely secured and the government projects 713 million bushels, about 20 million more than last year, though some deterioration over six weeks could lower prospects. The record is 748 million in 1901, with this year expected a moderate crop at profitable prices.
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Henry Clews & Co
Symptoms of Nerve Disorders Highlight Nerve Pill Remedy
The notice describes nerve disorder symptoms such as twitching, light and sound sensitivity, jerking limbs, sleeplessness, and headaches. It promotes Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure that revitalizes nerves, builds tissue, and increases vitality, with price 50 cents a box and availability through Buffalo company and local druggist A W Morgan.
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A. W. Chase
Keokuk water power development shows early progress
The Keokuk water power project has begun to show fruit with over 49000 dollars of property changing hands this month. The remaining issue is the land price for the overflow site and if settled satisfactorily, prospects for the enterprise look bright.
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Keokuk
State party delegates debated committee makeup after conventions
The exchange considered handing the delegates list to a sitting committee to draft a credential committee from existing material. It questioned who could form the sitting committee and noted nonpartisan members would likely have to be sought outside the state.
Farmer advertises mud hauls with satisfaction guarantee
A county paper notes a local farmer running a standing ad offering car recovery from mud at fixed rates. He promises satisfaction in every job and adds that no trading stamps are provided.
Hotel keepers fund contested delegations in Des Moines
Delegates to the state convention are traced to Des Moines hotel operators who collect 3.00 dollars per person for a cot in the hall, regardless of whether the delegation is contested or regular.
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Des Moines
Bryan echoes his 1896 stance in Iowa campaigns
The Creston American notes Bryan remains as radical as in 1896 while the Spirit Lake Herald credits the Cummins campaign with reviving Bryan sentiment in Iowa.
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Creston
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Spirit Lake Herald
Cummins
Iowa
Bryan as Democratic Candidate Draws GOP Opposition
The Mersa City Times-Herald notes Bryan as a Democratic presidential candidate, while the Forest City Summit warns that if he ignores growing devotion from supporters he becomes more than human.
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Mersa City
Forest City
Coburn declines senatorial bid noted by Emmetsburg Reporter
The Emmetsburg Reporter comments on Mr. Coburn turning down a senatorship. The remark about Handsome Albert illustrates local reaction to his decision.
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Albert
Emmetsburg
Coburn
Roosevelt second term a possibility for Iowa mood
The Boone Republican argues Iowa’s current mood could accept Roosevelt's bid for a second term if he agrees to run. The piece frames public sentiment as pivotal to a presidential decision and frames Roosevelt as preferable to alternatives.
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Iowa
Roosevelt
Prosperity Hard to Stand Says Arlington News
The Arlington News notes public unease as prosperity proves hard to sustain and warns that a nationwide shift could bring difficult times as people consider change.
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Arlington News
Bryan Maintains 1896 Convictions Against Radical Beliefs
From the Dubuque Telegraph, the Democrat notes that Mr. Bryan has never qualified his radical beliefs and remains aligned with the convictions he held in 1896.
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Dubuque
Conservative labels clash over Bryan and 1908 outlook
Telegraph notes Bryan remains not conservative while critics shift. Des Moines Mail and Times argues primaries on one day would reveal voters’ will. Charter Oak Times dismisses packer opposition as poppycock. Algona Courier predicts Bryan nomination and 1908 victory, hailing 1896 and 1900 platforms as new declarations of independence.
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Algona Courier
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Has Bryan changed or his party
The Fonda Times questions whether Bryan or his party has shifted. It notes the radical element within the Democratic Party has not moved toward conservatism, remaining as radical as before and perhaps more so. The money issue is less dominant as other topics rise.
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Democratic Party
Nevada Representative Sees Healthy Political Contest
The Nevada Representative says signs of greater confidence and activity in the democratic party are encouraging. He prefers debates with democrats to republicans and faces the prospect of a real contest as a sign of a healthy national political condition.
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Nevada
Sun backs Roosevelt type nominee over Bry in Sac City
The Sac City Sun argues Bry is essentially nominated but only a Roosevelt type Republican can defeat him. It asserts a renewed push for President Roosevelt’s renomination and says if he declines, the nominee must be Roosevelt-like, not conservative.
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the Sun
Centerville Ledger Hints at Iowa Feud Turning to Friendship
A Centerville commentator compares real quarrels to lovers quarrels arguing fights can ease tension and lead to reform. The piece notes Iowa counties see bitter clashes that may, with effort, yield reconciliation and stronger ties between sides.
Telegraph argues Bryan’s base from monopolies will not endure
The Dubuque Telegraph remarks that Bryan’s conservative Democrat movement against him in 1896 is supported by private monopolistic interests but will not last. The paper notes his strong stand against socialism and his uncompromising fight against monopolies.
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Gazette quotes Cedar Falls on Cummins renomination
The Cedar Falls Gazette argues that half of the state's residents would disrespect the governor if Cummins is renominated and reelected. It criticizes him for demeaning the office and attacking better men, accusing him of dirtying Iowa politics and reflecting poorly on the national Republican Party.
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the Gazette
Iowa
National Republican Party
Is Disease a Crime
A historical editorial argues against treating disease as criminal and defends compassion for overworked individuals, focusing on women’s health and the limits of remedies. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and notes free consultations and mailed medical guides.
Aimee Bets On Armand To Save Raoul In Quebec
Aimee convinces Armand to ply Raoul away from his new circle and the temptations of Madame Duvivier. Armand vows loyalty and teamwork while Aimee, seeking guidance, frets over her motherless state and the Governor’s absent counsel as Farouche questions Raoul’s return from France.
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Indian place names describe delightful summer spots
Indian words such as Muskoka Clear Sky Land Magnetewan Smooth Flowing Water Kawartha Bright Water and Happy Lands Temagami and Beep Water are highlighted as fitting descriptors for fine summer ealing areas in North America. The notice mentions a Grand Trunk railway system with a double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls and offers descriptive literature and timetables mailed free by Geo. W. Vaux at 135 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago
Notice to Contractors for Muscatine Sewerage Work 1906
Sealed proposals due July 28 1906 at 7 30 p m in Muscatine Iowa for sewerage improvements in Sub sewerage district No 15 Main Sewerage District No 1. Projects include 690 ft of 8 in 265 ft of 10 in 940 ft of 12 in 720 ft of 15 in pipe and 350 ft of 12 in basin connections 14 receiving basins 10 manholes. Bonds and cash payments described. bids evaluated by city council. right to reject. James J. Ryan city engineer June 16 1906.
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Muscatine
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City of Muscatine
James J. Ryan
Main Line Trains at Wilton Go East and West Schedules
Train notices list daily eastbound No 2 at 11 13 pm and No 86 at 2 8 am local freight No 72 4 20 pm. Westbound No 27 at 10 52 am and No 19 at 2 00 pm daily with local freight No 71 9 30 am daily except Sunday.
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Muscatine Train Schedules North and South Bound Fractured Text
Train timetable fragment lists Nos 2 4 6 southbound from Muscatine and Nos 1 3 5 8 northbound to Muscatine with connections at Round House Hahn's Switch Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Frick Junction. Services run daily except Sundays with some limits on Mondays and Saturdays and partial times shown for arrivals and departures.
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