County Ticket Sparks Public Debate Over Court House Tax
A Dallas County political column argues against voting for a county ticket and questions a one mill tax to fund a new court house, citing fears of debt, opaque spending, and political manipulation while urging open discussion and citizen oversight. The piece condemns party labels and urges voters to consider real needs over party loyalty.
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Aspland
Court House
Lot
The
Advertiser
Dallas County
Trusted state agents sought for home based office work
Wanted several trustworthy persons in this state to manage our business in their own and nearby counties. It is mainly office work conducted at home. Salary straight 500 a year and expenses definite bonafide, no more, possess salary. Monthly 75. References Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope Herbert E. Hess, Prest., Dept. M, Chicago.
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Herbert E. Hess
Dept. M
Chicago
Prest
Mt Chicago
Wragg Named as Possible Republican Representative Candidate
In the early campaign chatter for county offices next year, U M J Wragg of Waukee is discussed as a potential Republican candidate for Representative. At 41, with 34 years in Dallas County, he is noted as a leading horticulturist with strong integrity and deep state connections.
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Des Moines
Um. J. Wragg
Waukee
Wragg
Dallas
Wrage
Patras
Redfield Clipper
Perry Republicans open campaign with weak turnout
A. C. Rankin, ex-Pennsylvania now North Dakota, addressed a small cool audience in Perry. His shift from temperance rhetoric to tariff policy drew little engagement as he argued for the Wilson bill while opponents cited coinage issues and other debates.
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Perry
Anjimimy
A. C. Rankin
Pennsylvania
North Dakota
Rankin
Currency reform framed as defining issue this campaign
The piece warns voters that currency reform is the decisive issue, not tariffs or expansion. It condemns the McCleary Walker bill to retire greenbacks and issue notes backed by bank capital, with government redemption. It alleges the bill's stealth passage plan echoes 1873 tactics, urging readers to oppose it on November 5.
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Spain
Congress
Alger
Walker
Republican
House
Atv
Psopic
Reform forces nominate Henry B Holsman for Fifth District judge
The Democratic and reform groups in the Fifth judicial district covering Guihric and Dallas counties nominate Hon. Henry B. Holsman of Guibric Center for judge. Two years ago reform forces backed Holsman for the same Fifth district seat.
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Democratic
Reform Forces
Fifth Judicial District
Guihric
Dallas
Henry B. Holsman
Guibric Center
Holsman
Casey
Holsman Demonstrates Distinct Lead Over Bryan in District Test
The district and the test of his worth are shown as Mr. Holsman leads by several hundred votes over W. J. Bryan, according to the Advocate.
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Holsman
W.J .Bryan
Audubon Advocate
Y M C A entertainment course tickets selling fast
Tickets for the Y M C A entertainment course are on sale and selling quickly. The five part series includes the Boston Ladies Symphony Club and Rev Thomas Dixon among others, with high class acts promised. Reserve seats now at the Y M C A rooms or Draper and Loughlin's.
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Boston Ladies Symphony
Schrbert
Thos. Dixon
Y. M.C A
Draper & Loughlin's
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