Democratic State Convention Called for August 7, 1906
A delegate convention of Democrats is called to meet at Water-00 in Des Moines on Tuesday August 7, 1906. The aim is to nominate candidates for state offices for the November 6 election and conduct other proper business. Representation bases two delegates per county plus one per 200 votes over 200 for Parker in Igor. Marion County gets 13. Reports from county and township organizations should accompany credentials. By order of the State Committee. Des Moines, Iowa May 18, 1906. S. B. Morrisey, Chairman, C. W. Miller, Secretary.
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Alton B. Parker
Igor
Marion County
Des Moines
Iowa
Democratic County Convention at Knoxville for Marion delegates
Marion county democrats meet at Knoxville court house on July 25 at 11 a.m. to select 13 delegates for the state convention at Waterloo on August 7 and to choose delegates for congressional and judicial conventions. Basis: one per precinct plus additional for Parker votes. full caucuses urged and alternate meeting if caucus missed. Chairman J. C. Snitt.
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Marion County
Court House
Knoxville
Waterloo
Alton B. Parker
United States
Daag
Newbern
Durham
Racy
Bussey
Flagler
Knoxville Township
Ist
Lake Prairie
Perry
Teres
Pleasant Grove
Red Rock
Summit
Swan
Union
Ccc
Ecveae Bb
Washington
J. C. Snitt
Appointment to Iowans asylum and Chicago proposal
Supt Willhite of the Iown Ine briate Asylum at Knoxville has been appointed to the superintendency of the Cook County Illinois asylum for inebriates and insane. A bystander wondered aloud during a rain if the move would help the old rough farmer, suggesting practical implications for rural workers.
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Willhite
Knoxville
Cook County
Perkins editorials and Hearst boom matter traded
Alex Miller of the Washington Democrat muses on how many papers will dispose of their Perkins editorials after the state convention. He proposes a fair trade for a substantial stock of Hearst boom material that has troubled him for some time.
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Alex Miller
The
Washington Democrat
Hearst
After Pelija Storm Telephone Wreck Leaves Few Phones Usable
Report describes an electric storm in Pelija last Friday that burned out many telephones. A local says the system was nearly knocked out, while another insists only a small portion were out of service after the storm brief flare up.
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Pelija
Fourth of July 1906 Reflections on Independence Day
The article recalls the 1906 Fourth of July festivities and notes initial counts of fatalities from fireworks remain incomplete. It adds an optimistic forecast that the crop should meet the average in a period of prosperity.
Governor Cummins Ridiculed In Independence Address
Ex Gov William Larrabee at Independence Iowa on June 27 denounces critics seeking the Republican nomination as likening Cummins to Lincoln and says Roosevelt leads the people nationally while Cummins acts as his Iowa lieutenant.
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Cummins
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
Cumming
Iowa
William Larrabee
Indppendence
Governor's Pella Address Elicits Broad Support
The governor spoke in Pella last Friday to Hjollanders, drawing praise as his general political views align with Democratic principles. Voters view him as crossing party lines to advocate what he sees as correct in principle rather than conforming to one party.
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Pella
Hjollanders
Superstitious About 13 Stars and a Quarter Dollar
A Kansas editor notes superstition about the number 13 in the U S quarter dollar. He points out 13 stars 13 letters in the eagle beak scroll 13 leaves in the olive branch 13 arrow heads and 13 letters in the words quarter dollar. Readers are urged to bring in coins for full subscription credit.
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Kansas
Itar
Ed Hunter Giants Republican Ride Draws Ire in Des Moines
The Creston American notes Ed Hunter Des Moines postmaster once used the Democratic Party as a tool for corporate interests. Now allied with Republicans, Hunter is accused of steering the party toward ruin, provoking sharp GOP backlash.
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Ed. Hunter
Grover Cleveland
Des Moines
Cummins declares campaign chapter closed at Pella
Gov. Cummins announced in Pella that the gubernatorial delegate fight was resolved with enough instructed delegates to ensure his renomination for a third term. He called the speech there the last he would deliver before the state convention.
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Cummins
Pella
Local paper clash over Perkins followers coverage
A Marion county dispute shows Republican papers split on Perkins followers. One Knoxville Journal editorial favors fair play while softening supporters and condemning Perkins, while the P ville News wrangles over its stance and coverage, reflecting partisan press tensions.
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Marion County
Knoxville Journal
Perkins
P Ville News
Iowa political clash over Parkins proposal
The piece notes frenzied political activity in Iowa as Mr Parkins proposes sending a messenger to Washington to guide Republican actions. The opposition, allied with the governor, rejects the idea, urging believers of that political faith to seek Democratic guardianship in managing such affairs.
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Iowa
Parkins
Washington
Ignorance Cited By Candidate Seeks Chronicle Boost
An elderly observer mocks a hopeful candidate who asked the Chronicle to back him for representative. The man claimed willingness to run and belief he’d win, yet admitted he hadn’t checked election timing, thinking a race start now would suit fall 1907. The piece ends with a surgeon anecdote about a mistaken amputation.
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Darkey
Chronicle
Melitzer Hold the Coin in Quad City Caucus Fight
The article details races across Dallas Marion and Buchanan counties with Gov Cummins seeking support. Marion county gains focus as campaign events led by Perkins forces prepare to flood the region with speakers and money while Cummins funds lag. Mentzer brothers lead anti Cummins effort with a $2000 pledge and local offices in Knoxville.
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Marion
Buchanan
Dallas County
Cummins
Adel
Marion County
Buchanan County
Shelby County
Judge Prouty
James Mentzer
Trull
Knoxville
W. C. Mentzer
National Guard
Mentzer
Anti- Cummins
Will Mentzer
Hunter Press Bureau
Julian W. Richards
Knoxville Journal of the Week
Walter Bane
Bably
Tate
Railroad Machinists Pervade Public Statements Described
The article accuses railroad machinists of distributing a misleading table printed for public consumption. It claims every item in the table and statements across counties are perverted to fool the people, suggesting a widespread pattern of deceptive content.
Bad Work and Trust Prices Me
Lake Shore officials attribute the Twentieth Century Limited wreck to a broken rail from a structural steel flaw. Experts blame rapid rolling for brittle rails, noting higher output reduces durability. They condemn a $7 a ton tariff on imports as protective in name only, urging reforms to curb railroad risks and shield the U S steel market.
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Me. Bryan
Lake Shore Railroad
Lake Shore
Steel Trust
St. Louis Republic
Summer Vacation in Colorado Low Rates via Rock Island Lines
Rock Island offers summer tourist tickets from Pella Iowa to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo at 21.75 June 1 to September 15 with returns by October 31. A special 19.25 round trip from Pella runs July 10 to 15 for Elks meeting in Denver, returns by August 20. Other cheap rates apply to Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Yellowstone and Pacific Coast with side trips. Full rate and route details available from the Pella Iowa Rock Island agent.
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Rock Island Lines
Pella
Iowa
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Elks
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
Colorado
Pela
Iowa State Fair premiums draw strong farmer rivalry
The Iowa State Fair lists premiums for farm and kitchen products to attract attention and spark competition among farmers and their wives. Cash rewards include awards for the best stock judge, best ear of corn, and best loaf of yeast bread for both boys and girls, with open entries through Secretary J O C Simpson in Des Moines. Also noted is De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a household emergency staple.
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Iowa
J. O C. Simpson
Des Moines
Bargain Counter Woes Over Discounted Goods
A Brooklyn Eagle recounts a distressed shopper at a bargain counter debating marked down prices. The clerk confirms discounts from 5 to 4 and 85.10 to 4, with the woman insisting on a better bargain and finally agreeing to buy the $5.10 goods for $4. She notes she is never satisfied with only a dollar discount when a larger one is possible.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar Original Cough Syrup
A historical note describes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as an original laxative cough syrup. It is said to combine qualities to relieve cough and purge the system of cold and contains no opiates.
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Kennedy
Mother's Influence Echoed In Soldier's Last Message
A reflection on mothers shaping sons through piety and duty as a soldier's final whispered address honors maternal influence. The text praises a mother's lifelong impact beyond death, noting enduring guidance even when the bow is broken.
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Democrats of
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C. W. Miller
Democratic County Convention
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Melitzer
Iowa State Fair News
DeWitt
H. M. Langerak
Drs. Fellows & Fellows
Whater
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H. J. Vanden Berg
Peter van Sittert
J. S.rhynsburger
Post Office Directory
Meen Overland Mall
BF. Keable
PQ Stenaster
L. A. Carrison
C. A. Hawley
N. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
Civic Societies
Pella Lodge
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WM. Kruger
C. F. Pelggod
Opera House
Vaitlog Pote
T. Vander Myde
W. Kimmele
Gezel
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Bruisekoon
Opera Block
Glalor Fog
L. M, Donald
Main
Franklin Streets
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Welch
Church Directory
Second Reformed Church
Stunday Schoolg
Christian Endeavor
Third Reformed Church
First Christian Reformed Church
Second Christian Reformed Church
M. E. Church
Riddle
Edmond
Epworth League
First Reformed Church
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