State ticket candidates listed for Iowa offices
State slate includes CHARLES A. DICKSON for Secretary of State EDGAR F. MEDARY for Auditor of State HENRY REIGELMAN for Treasurer MAURICE O CONNOR for Attorney General J P MANATREY for Railway Commissioner and J W SULLIVAN for Supreme Judge as named from Fort Dodge Fairfield and Kossuth County contexts
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Charles A. Dickson
Sioux City
Edgar F. Medary
Waukon
Henry. Reigelman
Des Moines
Maurice O'Connor
Fort Dodge
J. P. Manatrey
Fairfield
J. W. Sullivan
Kossuth County
Local Officials Appointments Include Clerk Auditor and Recorder
A brief notice lists available offices including Electoral Ticket Clerk District Court Auditor Recorder County Attorney and Supervisor. It notes eligibilities and call for candidates to file by a stated deadline through the county election office. Extended details reference terms and appointment procedures.
Election set for next Tuesday
Uncle Bent Buckman comments that Casey is a very queer man, noting his view amid local election talk scheduled for next Tuesday.
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Uncle Bent Buckman
Casey
Vote Against Biennial Election Bill and Imperialism Risk
A Monroe Mirror excerpt from the Newton Journal warns against the biennial election bill, calling it a step toward imperialism and urging defeat of the measure. The piece mocks college town attitudes and notes public fatigue as campaigns near completion.
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Newton Journal
Monroe Mirror
Cabbage Worm Probably Just Hair From Cook
State entomologist says the so called cabbage worm is likely only a hair shed by the cook while boiling cabbage. This conclusion dismisses fears of a pest and sets a humorous note on the kitchen scene.
Walter Bane Silent Candidate Avoids Politics
The article notes Walter Bane, Democratic county auditor candidate, makes no public statements and avoids political sparring while others create a fuss. Despite attempts to engage him, he remains silent and focused on sawing wood.
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Walter Bane
Campaign plea for Hawley in Marion county votes
Co. A. Hawley has run an energetic campaign this fall and deserves the hearty support of Marion county voters. He has spoken at many schoolhouses across the county and gained many friends. The writer believes he would make a splendid official if elected and urges voters to rally to his support next Tuesday.
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Co. A. Hawley
Marion County
Democrats Rally to Support Ticket at Knoxville Convention
Democrats urge voters to back the county ticket nominated at the Knoxville convention. They stress electing all candidates if a full party vote is cast and urge voters to choose those who will responsibly run county government.
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Knoxville
Cummins hints at resignation after current term ends
The governor claims Cummins will resign as soon as his present term expires if the amendment carries. Cummins says he does not want the office longer than four years. This statement could shift voter attitudes across the state.
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Cummins
Mayor urges halt to street nuisances in winter
The city faces its toughest season for cleanliness with frozen ground. Many residents ignore ordinances banning ash disposal and other nuisances. The mayor’s article in this week’s Chronicle calls for immediate compliance to improve the city.
Biennial Election Amendment Debate in Towa
The proposed biennial election amendment sparks debate as Gov. Cummins says he would resign after his term, and supporters emphasize merits while noting the mixed state and national campaigns in Minnesota Wisconsin New York Nebraska Minnesota and Kansas. Iowa has enjoyed clean politics in the past, so why alter the structure.
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Cummins
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Nebraska
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Kansas
Union
Congressional fight swamps Polk County election scene
The Daily Capital argues that congressional contest dominates in Polk County and potentially in the Seventh district if the biennial election amendment passes, risking all other political issues being swallowed by the race.
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Congress
Polk County
Daily Capital
A Reasonable Request for City Cleanliness
A city appeal urges residents to stop littering streets and alleys and to dispose of ashes and rubbish properly. The letter notes cleaner streets impress visitors, reduces municipal costs, and warns that enforcement of ordinances and fines may follow if ignored.
McMillan District Opens New School House in Town
The McMillan School District finishes construction of a new school on the old Cap. Clark site and plans a town ward school in future. Some residents find the distance two miles too far, and fall election in Durham precinct may move to Odd Fellows south hall due to the schoolhouse not yet ready. Charles McMillan leaves Cedar Rapids for Keokuk wholesale work, J R Cline visits St. Louis for the world fair, and Mrs Handy Parsons returns from St. Louis. Local talk and notices fill with community updates and a patent medicine testimonial from Mary Allen of St. Louis.
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Sudden Death of Mr H T Cunningham Shocks City
The Knoxville Journal reports the sudden death of Mr H T Cunningham at his residence at one this morning. He was in his usual health and was downtown last evening. He awoke around midnight feeling sick, a doctor was called but could not save him. The community extends sympathy to the family.
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H. T. Cunningham
Pella Gas Plant Planned for Heating and Lighting
Mrs. Wm. Jesson was a Pella caller last Thursday. Pella plans a gas plant for heating and lighting. Rev. D. G. Smith and daughter Vida of Pella visited friends in town last Tuesday.
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Wm. Jesson
Pella
D. GC. Smith
Vida
Bargain Day offer for Des Moines Capital 1905 subscription
Des Moines Capital marks Iowa’s statehood anniversary with a seventh annual Bargain Day. Readers may secure a full year of The Capital for 1905 at $2 by mail, with regular price $3. Subscriptions can be mailed to Safe Young, Des Moines Iowa, or given through postmasters and newsdealers.
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