Polk County electoral booster notes Ware Anderson Power
The piece advocates E R Ware for county treasurer and Claus Anderson for county clerk in Polk County. It praises Ware as experienced and trustworthy, Anderson as a capable guardian of funds, and Frank Power as the ideal superintendent of schools. It urges voters to cast ballots for these candidates and endorses their fiscal and educational stewardship.
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Frank Power
Power
Bool
Shelby
Osceola High
Hs County
Campbell for County Judge in Polk County
Henry Campbell, present Master in Osceola, seeks county judge position. He studied at Breola High School and taught for years before law training with King and Bittner. A department ruling blocks campaign work, affecting voter access. Campbell is described as a steady, capable candidate facing opposition and calls for voter support.
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Henry Campbell
Osceola
Imshell
Breola
King and
Mpbell
LH. Campbell
John A McBeth Seeks Polk County Commissioner Role
Tribune profiles Joan A. McBeth a highly successful local business figure from Shed Polk County plus precinct host and board member candidate for commissioner. He emphasizes integrity and careful economic methods while pledging responsive leadership and steady governance.
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Z Tribbean
Polk County
Tt Canada
Han
Liestone
J. B. Gilbe
John A. McBeth
Dr Shaw Urges Support for Republican Candidate
Vague party loyalty statement urges voters to back Dr LM Shaw as the incumbent seeks continuation of leadership. The text praises his ability and character, urging election to office and calling for continued support from constituents.
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OL. M. Shaw
Shaw
Dr. Shaw
Polk County Voters urged to back Republican ticket for economy
The appeal argues that electing Republican candidates will reduce county taxes by cutting extravagance and end janitorial and other duties by officials. It claims previous policies caused high levies and cites Populist critique of single party rule while urging a change this year.
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Polk County
Republican Party
Populist split over deputyship promise in treasurer's office
The Record reports last week that Billy Austin was promised the deputy treasurer post if Leese is elected, stirring strong populist sentiment. In Shelby Leese and allies deny the deal while Austin supporters push it, accusing the populist machine of deceptive tactics across Osceola and Shelby.
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Billy Austin
Leese
Police County
Shelby
Mr. Austin
Darkey
Mr. Leese
Osceola
Sandbagging on Ballot Labels Stir Polk County Politics
A smear of backroom politicking erupts as a populist ticket seeks to be labeled Democrat on ballots. Democrats across Polk County reject the ploy and call the county central committee’s endorsement a caper. Precincts discuss the alleged connivance, noting Democrats were ignored on convention day.
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Austin
Treasuer
Democratic County Central Committee
Polk County
Polk County Democrats Challenged Over Endorsed Ticket
Letters argue a few men posing as the Democratic Central Committee fixed a pop ticket. The author says voters were blindfolded and sandbagged into backing the ticket, citing Jake Coleman E A Walrath and Billy Austin as rewards and naming several local Democrats who would have opposed the deal.
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Cratic
Democratic Central Committee
Polk County
Jake Coleman
E. A. Walrath
Campbell Pledges Impartial Polk County Judge in Notices
Mr Campbell pledges to govern county affairs by the will of interested parties in estate and related legal notices and to keep party lines from influencing official actions if elected county judge of Polk County.
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Polk County
Walrath Promises Aid to Cornish and Norton Claims
The note claims E. A. Walrath pledged to Shelby associate W. T. Mawder that Walrath aims to back Cornish and Norton. It asks which Republican nominees Walrath means to “knife” by supporting those allies, implying pressure on other candidates to drop out or withdraw.
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E. A. Walrath
W. T. Mawder
Shelby
Walrath
Cornish
Norton
William Harrier Nominated for Polk County Sheriff
William Harrier, resident of east Stromsburg precinct, nominated by Republicans for Polk County sheriff after Ricker’s resignation. A former Western Detective Agency officer and Grand Army man, Harrier is praised by neighbors and The Enterprise of Valley for his vigilance and reforming stance. His son-in-law Albert Jisbason is a leading populist and county assessor.
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Harrier
Ricker
East Stromsburg
Valley, Douglas Co
Harriet
Stromsburg
Polk County
Mr. Harrier
Avensy
Omaha
Albert Jisbason
Polk County Populists Set to Target Judge Hastings
Judge Hastings, a Democrat and Parker supporter last year, faces expected opposition from populists in Polk County. The remarks suggest a brewing local political clash with Hastings as the focal point.
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Judge Hastings
Parker
Polk County
DeWitts Early Risers Pills Sold by G T Ray Co
An advertisement extols DeWitts Little Early Risers as mild and effective liver pills suited for children delicate ladies and the weak while strong people call them the best cleansing pills. Sold by G T Ray & Co.
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DeWitt
G. T. Ray & Co
Kodol Digestive Aid Sold Regardless of Faith
An advertisement asserts Kodol will digest food whether or not the user has faith. It claims the product cures indigestion and dyspepsia and will work as medicine would, regardless of belief. G. T. Ray and Co. distribute the remedy.
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G. T. Ray
Political contest heats up as candidates tour the state
A lively march through the campaign against several rivals shows the field wide open. Nortin and Ware Bat face stiff challenges while Leese and Le Mar endure doubts about their chances. Wamsley, Bib bis Guaneues and Ehlers struggle with support as populists fear a weak vote.
Desperate Methods by Pop Machine Supporters Exposed
A garbled, fragmented passage shows supporters of a political machine resorting to extreme tactics, portraying their hopelessness and fear. The text emphasizes manipulation and intimidation as evidence of a failing movement.
Editorial rebuttal exposes falsehoods in county race fight
The Record defends its reporting on the Rickel resignation for sheriff, accusing the Democrat editor of deliberate falsehoods. It asserts Rickel signed and kept his resignation, with timing and county records supporting the sequence, and condemns the rival camp for distortions and “dungeon methods” in the campaign.
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William Ricket
Sherif
Uckedt
Republican Machine
Yuk County
Rickell
Palk County
Wieller
Caugul
Lbie
Gualindo
Republican Party
Pulk County
Kluw
Ulribe Rickell
Fur Sueril
Uvluver
Olli
Uul
Ube County Clerk's Office
District Court
Douglas
Grand Jury
Offici
Democrat
Retary
Republican Committee
Rickel
David
Stromsburg
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