Our Candidate for Clerk Nomination of Prof Hawley by Marion County Democrats
The Marion County Democratic convention filled the clerk vacancy by nominating Prof. C. A. Hawley of Central College. Hawley, a recent Des Moines transplant with Northwestern Iowa roots and farm experience, has served at Central College in business education, governance and reform. He studies law and has been active on the college board of trustees and executive committee. The nomination, urged by outside pressures, aims to influence Marion County voters for the two year term next month.
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John van Vviet
Knoxville
C. A. Hinley
Department of Commerce
Central College
Hawley
Marion County
Pella
Des Moines
Iowa
Central
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Ticket Favored in New York
Saratoga stall correspondent reports Republicans here foresee defeat of the state ticket and a nationwide swing to Roosevelt and Fairbanks. Judge Parker is described as a strong Democratic favorite in New York, with electoral votes anticipated on November 8.
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New York Sun
Saratoga
Odell
Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Judge Parker
New York
A Thousand Ways of Lying
Quote on honesty and character condemns lying as moral decay. It argues that pretending or deceit erodes self respect and honor, and true potential depends on absolute honesty with the self and adherence to highest ideals.
Minnesota Democrats Nominate John C. Johnson for Governor
The Minnesota Democratic Party has chosen John C. Johnson as their gubernatorial nominee. In his acceptance speech he affirmed belief in the Constitution and equal rights for all, pledged support for unimpeded competition, and promised to uphold the law. He opposed consolidation of competing railway lines as detrimental to the state.
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Minnesota
John C. Johnson
End to Wheat Price Speculation Urged by Public Essay
The piece argues price rises benefit farmers but harm consumers when driven by speculation. It warns that a sudden wheat price doubling would mostly aid speculators and urges voters to elect leaders who will curb food cartels and protect the public in future grain shortages.
Contested House Seats Seen in Several States
The article notes about 325 districts are safely partisan in November leaving many doubtful seats. In Wisconsin one Democrat faces tougher odds as five of ten Republicans vie to keep their posts. West Virginia Republicans must defend four of five districts. Indiana aims to win three Democratic gains, Ohio four, and Pennsylvania plans a vigorous push to capture five GOP districts.
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Wisconsin
West Virginia
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Heavy operators in wheat bull campaign profit total given
Report lists four leading wheat market operators profiting in past two weeks. D Ogden Armour earned 1,000,000 while James A Pattern and J Watson in Minneapolis each tallied 2,000,000. OC Spencer of St Louis reported 2,000,000. note suggests others could have joined if informed in time.
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D. Ogden Armour
James A. Pattern
Spencer
St. Louis
J. Watson
Minneapolis
Monopolies and tariffs puzzle readers in export question
The piece argues American manufacturers export vast sums annually and questions why monopolies should be sheltered by a fifty percent tariff. It invites readers to reread and solve the implied puzzle about protection vs underselling abroad.
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Brethren
Missouri man claims facially judging politicians
The Kansas City Star reports a Missouri man who said he could identify a Democrat or Republican by looking at them. He picked a Democrat and was asked to identify a Republican. He hesitated, then approached a man and declared You are a Republican. The man replied I’ve been sick, that’s what makes me look like this.
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The
Kansas City Star
Missouri
Republcan
Rochester Terald
Why high tariffs yield high wages vary across nations
The question asks why high tariffs lead to high wages in some places but not in Germany, England, or France. It notes Germany imposing a tariff twice England’s yet wages rise slowly, and France with even lower wages despite very high tolls for farmers entering cities. The inquiry seeks reconciliation of these contrasting outcomes in tariff-wage relationships across economies.
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Germany
England
France
Snake Charmer Dies From Rattlesnake Bite at Falls
Alfred Thurston, a snake charmer, placed a rattlesnake on his tongue at Niagara Falls. The snake bit him, causing death within hours. A grim quip notes saloon snakes share a deadly fate though often with longer timelines.
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Alfred Thurston
Niagara Falls
President’s claim on wage dollars provokes federation
Working men fail to grasp the presidents remark that purchasing power has grown faster than living costs. The Federation of Labor denounces the statement, arguing he does not know what a wage earner’s dollar looks like since he has not earned a salary since taking office.
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Federation of Labor
Arkansas Governor Davis Wins by Massive Democratic Vote
The Democratic state ticket won overwhelmingly, with Jefferson Davis likely elected governor by about 60 000 votes. The party increased its majority across Arkansas, gaining in nearly every county amid strong Democrat turnout.
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Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
Unclear Quote on Tile Laying Costs and Farm Profits
A fragment asserts tile laying costs 60 to 60 cents per rod for a 312 inch tile. It claims greater profit in tile laying on thousands of farms than feeding twenty cent corn to seven dollar hogs. The source voices this opinion as a said remark.
Cucumbers Sold. Doctor At House Reported
Smith notes a fine lot of cucumbers carried home last night and asks about the cost. Brown replies he does not know yet. The doctor is presently at the house.
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Smith
Brown
Women Work Harder to Earn and Spend Wisely
A historic social observation notes that women tend to work harder to earn a dollar than men and that when they do earn it they allocate the funds more economically and effectively. The remark reflects ongoing debates about gender earnings and financial stewardship.
Major Lacey Barred from Meeting Brewster in Debate
The Sixth district congressional committee blocks Major Lacey from meeting candidate Brewster in a debate. The report from the Iowa State Register notes the procedural obstruction and the dispute over access to the event.
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Being Humanes and
Sixth District Congressional Committee
Major Lacey
Brewster
Iowa State Register
Pleasantville Seeks Pella Fair Style Exhibition Next Year
The Pleasantville News notes the Pella fair was a grand financial and exhibit success and proposes holding a similar fair in Pleasantville next year. It argues exhibitors and the public would generously patronize it.
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Pella
Plesantville
Pleasantville
Pella Visitors Share Time with Local Residents
Henry Klein arrives from Pella to spend two weeks visiting his brother John in Orange City. Mrs G T Slatley visits with her mother Mrs Lanke ma, also from Pella.
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Henry Klein
Pella
John
G. T. Slatley
Mrs. Lankema
Real estate transfers in Clay Summit and nearby townships
A series of transfers include John Dykstra and wife to Roberts Converse for 102 acres in Clay township. Chas B Tener and wife to W M Tener four Harvey street lots for 4000. Arie Verheul and wife to Sendrik Verheul 106 acres in Summit township for 3200. Arie Verheul and wife to Kryn Verheul 160 acres in Summit township for 3200. Tierman Rietveld and wife to First National Bank of Harvey three Harvey lots for 3240. Geertje Schakel to Leendert Schakel 1 4 of a lot in Pella for 1. Floris de Maan to Floris de Haan regarding Lake Prairie township tracts via quit claim for 3000. Leopold Luke and wife to Ernes tine Conrey 20 acres in Liberty township for 400. Cynthia A Howerton and husband to First National Bank of Ottumwa 480 acres in Luke Prairie and 160 acres in Jasper county with other consideration and 100.
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John Dykstra
Roberts C. Converse
Clay Township
Arie Verheul
Sendrik Verheul
Summit Township
Kryn Verheul
Tierman Rietveld
First National Bank of
Harvey
Geertje Schakel
Leendert Schakel
Floris de Maan
Floris de Haan
Lake Prairie Township
Quit Claim
Leopold Luke
Ernestine Conrey
Liberty Township
Cynthia A. Howerton
Fist National Bank of
Quote on justice and judgment from Monroe Mirror
A Monroe Mirror exhortation urges restraint before believing rumors. It counsels giving the accused a fair chance to explain or disprove accusations and to let justice and reason guide actions. The piece ends with a moral about reciprocal judgment.
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Monroe Mirror
Socks and a letter spark a flirtation tale at Waverly bachelor sale
A Waverly bachelor bought socks and found a note seeking a marriage correspondence from a twenty year old. He wrote back, then a reply arrived from an eighteen year old girl who said her mother had married twenty years ago and hinted the merchant should have advertised.
Prominent Oskaloosa Citizen Attacked by Highwaymen
A leading Oskaloosa resident was attacked by highwaymen who tried to rob him. He resisted and was shot in the head three times but escaped with his skull intact. The assailants fled and警 officers did not capture them, while local remarks call the crime brutal and absurd to the town.
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Oskaloosa
Ife
Newton
Vic
Family Licenses Reported with Partial Names and Ages
Fragmentary OCR lists several individuals with ages amid a note of recent licenses. Names include Bellamy 23 Blanch Ey Conley 22 Frank Davig 22 Hattie 8ams 21 William T Rid 33 W Davies 905. No clear dates or jurisdictions provided.
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Loe
Bellamy
Blanch Ey Conley
Frank
Davig
Hattie
Willam T
Davies
Scott's Emulsion Promises Bone Health for Children
An advertisement touts soft and crooked bones from bad feeding and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the correct daily “bone food.” It claims right nutrition cures bow legs and weak joints, offering a free sample and a $1 price through Scott & Bowne, chemists in New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Handy Brood Coop From Dry Goods Boxes
An Indiana poultryman shares a practical inexpensive brood coop built from heavy dry goods boxes. The design features a sloped floor toward the front for easy cleaning, cleated floor, water-shedding shingles, a front framed with screen cloth and adjustable slides for chick and mother hen access, and a storm front to shield against rain.
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Indiana
Reliable Poultry Journal
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Trixp
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