Democratic State Convention Called for August 7 1906
The Democratic State Convention of Town is called to meet in Water Moines Iowa on Tuesday August 7 1906 to nominate candidates for state offices and transact other proper business. Representation bases two delegates per county plus one for each 200 votes and fraction above. Marion county to receive thirteen delegates. Counties and townships urged to finalize organizations before the convention and include organization reports with credentials. By order of the State Committee. Ves Moines May 18 1906. Morrisey chairman Miller secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Parker
Marion County
Ves Moines
Iowa
Coming Republican State Convention Forecasts Tension
A local note suggests the forthcoming Republican state convention will not resemble a celebration. Officials and delegates anticipate debates and divisions over platform priorities and leadership choices.
Pleasantville Street Carnival Haunts the Town
Pleasantville braces for a street carnival as locals anticipate crowds and festivities. A reputation for mischief lingers, with residents noting the town’s spirited, rambunctious mood and preparations underway.
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Pleasantville
Perkins Democrats at Marion convention outnumber rivals
Report from the Marion county Republican convention notes Perkins Democrats nearly as numerous as the gold Democrats were in earlier years.
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Perkins
Marion County
Row tit for tat in city grass duty dispute
The question asks if property owners will mow grass and weeds along their street if the city commits to repair crossings. It frames a potential reciprocal obligation between city action and private maintenance duties.
Anti monopoly advocate elected to congress from Iown
The sole anti monopoly figure elected to represent Iown in Congress was Lucien J. L. Ainsworth of West Union in 1875. Since then the seat has been held mainly by Republicans.
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Iown
Lucien JL. Ainsworth
West Union
Cutting incident in Buxton leaves woman cut
Another cutting affair occurred at Buxton last Tuesday when Cornelia Shay slashed Mrs. Willis Lewis with a razor. Buxton has a bad reputation but they are trying hard to cut it out.
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Buxton
Cornelia Shay
Willis Lewis
Iowa sheriffs seek state funds for verdict and sentence tips
In a convention the Iowa sheriffs urged the state to appropriate $500 for the sheriff who hangs a man, proposing similar pay to the jury that renders the verdict and a tip for the judge who passes sentence.
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Iowa
Flimsy meat bill favors packers, allocates funds
The critique argues the meat inspection bill with an appropriation attachment benefits packers and achieves nothing beyond a local ordinance that forces property owners to cut weeds in the streets.
Delegates Chosen At Town Hall Democratic Caucus
Last Friday evening the town hall caucus selected delegates for the county convention. The meeting reported peace and harmony with an uninstructed delegation sent without guidance from ex-Congressman Wade.
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Wade
Carnegie fund to pay 81500 to Dr Patrick for three years
Andrew Carnegie earmarks twenty million for veteran educators. An annuity of 81500 will be paid over the next three years to Dr. G T W Patrick of the University of Town, currently a patient of nervous prostration.
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Andrew Carnegie
G. T. W. Patrick
University of Town
President’s boast meets limits of reform power
The piece notes that despite aggressive rhetoric and symbolic actions aimed at curbing corporate power, the president faces a gap between public praise for presidential vigor and real gains in restraining corporations. It suggests recent efforts yield more at kneeling wild power than reshaping corporate behavior.
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Teddy
Iowa Republicans Call for Harmony Amid Strife
The Republican press of Iowa condemns the bitter fight for governor and now clamors for harmony. Yet division lingers in some counties as factions dispute deals linked to the party's unity efforts.
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Republican Press of
Iowa
Thich Howan Natura
Reputilivan ‘Party
Harmony
Uch
Central College at Pell urged for Marion students
The piece urges Marion County parents and students considering college to seriously consider Central College at Pell. It claims it is among the best in the state and notes that attending there costs less than anywhere else.
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Marion County
Central College
Pell
Democrats Fear Cummins Perkins Rift May Help Governor Hope
The piece notes conservatives worry a Cummins Perkins split could push a governor hopeful into the Democratic fold. It argues Democrats can better distinguish Democrats from Republicans in conventions than some county Republican bodies have.
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Cummins-Perkins
Democratic caucuses show uneven county enthusiasm
The Democratic Party has been holding county caucuses with varied success over the past week or two. The Lake Prairie Township caucus drew more enthusiasm than the Perkins convention in Knoxville, a fact noted by the editor as livelier.
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Knoxille Journal
Democratic Party
Curtis
Lake Prairie Township
Knoxville
Republican Tactics Deception in Tariff Debate
A writer denounces Republicans and advocates for honest analysis of tariff policy. The piece claims voters are fed promises of prosperity and protection to home industries to induce support for governors and leaders aligned with McKinley era protectionism. It argues the protective system harms American laborers and stresses skepticism of party rhetoric.
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Iowa
William McKinley
United States
Canada
Home merchants clash with mail order twine secrets
A Chariton merchant notes mail order houses advertise more, undercutting local sales. Chariton merchants compare twine weights and ball lengths showing home twine yields 80 more bundles per ball than mail order twine, yet shoppers still buy mail order for its ads. The piece urges local merchants to advertise more to compete.
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Chronicle
Iowa Enacts Pure Food and Anti Pass Laws
Last week Iowa enacted several notable laws. The pure food law requires accurate labels and full weights, though not guaranteeing purity, with adulterated goods clearly labeled. The anti pass measure bans free rail travel for office holders and convention delegates. A statewide teacher certification system will be recognized across counties. The law also prohibits using game birds as decorations on women’s hats.
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Iowa
Crowded Lecture on Christian Ideals Noted by Missionary Review
The capacity crowd surpassed 3000 with many forced to stand during a lecture on Christ ideals. Attendees spanned all classes and included a large non Christian audience while Mr. Bryan spoke on Christian belief and life at missions in Egypt and beyond.
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Christ
Egypt
Bryan
Missionary Review of the World
Trio of swindlers fleece Mason City farmer for 750
J. T. Hanson, a well known farmer near Mason City, was duped by three smooth swindlers in a real estate grooming and agency scheme. Two men came to town seeking bonds, while a third rented a room and posed as opening a tea and coffee house. Each agent was asked to post a 2750 bond. the two swindlers posted, Hanson borrowed 750 from a bank, and the tea man vanished, followed by the other two amid loud protests. Hanson remains wiser but poorer.
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J. T. Hanson
Mason City
Hanson
Inventor touts patent cow milker with electric rump motor
Holstor Bailey of Britt Tribune reports a patent on an improved device for milking cows. The outfit includes a tail powered dynamo, a phonograph curse response, a kicking trigger, a hinged milk stool, and a patent churn. A boy comments on parental neglect and pasture control.
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Holstor Bailey
The
Britt Tribune
Insurance Clause Leaves San Francisco Disaster Victims Unpaid
After the San Francisco disaster, many insured loss victims uncover a policy clause excluding coverage for events like invasion, riot, or natural upheaval. Insurers argue the fire followed the earthquake, thus not liable, while policyholders claim they never anticipated such a trigger.
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San Francisco
Another Candidate for Governor at Wright County Dem Convention
The Wright county democratic convention committee on resolutions adopted praise for John D. Denison Jr now resident in Dubuque. They call him an eminent, eloquent advocate of democracy with a record of integrity and public service, praising his abilities and character.
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Wright County
Committee On Resolutions
John D. Denison, Jr
Dubuque
Wright county debates for nomination at Democratic convention
Wright county debates to use honorable means to secure his nomination. Mr. Denison will be a candidate before the Democratic state convention to be held in Waterloo in August.
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Wright County
Denison
Waterloo
Bryan in England Sees Shift in Public Tone
William J. Bryan tours England and Scotland awaiting his return to the United States. In London he cites rising ethical concerns and a new willingness among Americans to curb public sentiment, noting some would no longer “dam” opinion. He dismisses tales of President Roosevelt stealing his clothes as unfounded.
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William J. Bryan
England
Scotland
United States
London
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt
America
America They Say That This Is What Has Happened.’’ Mr. Bryan
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad at H M Langerak
An advertisement urges keeping a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve at home for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils. It promotes the salve as the standard brand with imitators and directs readers to purchase the genuine product at H M Langerak.
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DeWitt
H. M. Langerak
Codlin Moth Second Brood Threat to Iowa Apples
The second brood of the codlin moth will likely hatch around August 10 in northern Iowa and about two weeks earlier in the south. Since most eggs are laid on leaves, thorough foliage spraying before hatching is essential using Bordeaux mixture with Paris green or other arsenical poison. Horticulturist A. Beach asks spray respondents to leave some trees unsprayed for comparison and report treatment details.
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Iowa
Lews
Excursion to Excelsior Springs and Kansas City
On July 28 the Wabash will run another excursion to Kansas City and Excelsior Springs. Round trip price is 93.00 with two days at either place. Excelsior Springs is noted as a leading midwest health resort with curative waters baths and hotels. For more information contact S. W. Flint or F. O. McMillan in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Wabash
Kansas City
Excalsior Springs
Excelsior Spring
Middle West
S. W. Flint
F. O McMillan
Des Moines
Iowa
Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Cure
A testimonial style ad claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea has cured diseases and brought laughter and tears, offering tea or tablets for 35 cents. EF D Stubenrauch.
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Hollister
D. Stubenrauch
FrenchLady Presents Family Portraits in Picture Gallery
A French woman presents family portraits in a gallery noting an ancestor in uniform, described as brave yet unlucky. She recalls he fought in twenty four engagements and lost an arm or leg in every battle, highlighting his enduring courage and history.
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Constipation Relief
A London described old fashioned ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as the pleasant and effective cure for constipation. The copy claims they prevent appendicitis and tone the system and notes a 25 cent price at H M Lange rak’s drug store.
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Dr. King
H. M. Langerak
Summer Vacation in Colorado Low Rates Promoted
Rock Island Lines offers summer tourist tickets from Pella Iowa to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo at 21 75 from June 1 to September 15 with return by October 31 July 10 to 15 special round trip rate 19 25 to Denver for Elks Meeting July 16 to 21 return to August 20.
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Rock Island Lines
Pella
Towa
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Elks
Glenwood Springs
Col
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Yellowstone National Park
Pacific Coast
Rock Island
Great Western half rate tickets on select Tuesdays
The Chicago Great Western railroad offers homeseekers tickets to Minnesota North Dakota and the Canadian Northwest at about half rate on every Tuesday of the year and on the first and third Tuesdays to other territories Apply through any Great Western agent or G P A Elmer St Paul Minn state the number in your party and your travel date.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Canadian Northwest
Great Western
Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised in Farmville testimonial
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia reports a twenty year struggle with chronic piles and malignant sores cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He claims the product eliminated all traces and endorses it for ulcers cuts burns and wounds. Available for 25 cents at H. M. Langerak druggist.
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Bucklen
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
H. M. Langerak
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H. Rbynsburge
WBA
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James Jansma
Cole K
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Peter van Sittert
J. S. Rhynsburger
Post Office Directory
Ollie
Cee
College Directory
L. A. Carrison
C. A. Hawley
H. J. VandenBerg
W. A. Young
Eisler de Font
Wm, Kruger.c.c
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Brulnekoor
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Orig
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Jeenea
Hall
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Welch
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Church Directory
Second Reformed Church
Christian Endeavor
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First Christian Reformed Church
Second Christian Reformed Church
M.E. Church
W.S. Riddle
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T.j.edmond
Epworth League
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My Christian Endeavor
Tin Laboratory
Oyear Eee M. Dewiet & Company
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