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Newspaper
Reporter Boyden
Location
Boyden, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1900
Page
2
The Reporter is published every Friday at Boyden Iowa with mailing details and subscription terms. The notice outlines post office entry and second class matter status and mentions display advertising rates by request.
Van Jongewaard and Ames W. Wate declare their candidacies for County Recorder subject to approval by the County Republican Convention. Both emphasize seeking party nomination and self mention in civic race notices.
Republicans of Iowa plan a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 1 1900 at 11 am to nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Judge Railroad Commissioner and electors at large for the state. Representation equals one delegate per county plus one for each 200 votes or fraction for Leslie M Shaw in 1899. County apportionment listed including Lyon O Brien Osceola etc and H C Weaver as chairman.
The Republican county convention for Sioux County is called to meet in Boyden on Tuesday July 17 at 1 30 pm to select 13 delegates to the Republican congressional convention in Storin July 25 and 18 delegates to the Republican state convention in Des Moines August 1. Precincts are allotted representation based on votes for Leslie M Shaw in 1899 and a county committee meeting precedes the caucuses.
The Rock Valley Gazette endorses O G Reiniger for the Sioux county attorney post. It notes the need for a Rock Valley man to hold the key to the courthouse and supports a salary increase as acceptable. The Boyden Reporter is urged to adopt Reiniger and report plans and specifications accordingly.
A collection of editorial excerpts debates Reiniger and Sheridan for local office. The Rock Valley Gazette and Boyden Reporter discuss qualifications, loyalty, and political support, noting county attorney candidates and the electorate’s demand for fearless prosecution.
Voters eye an empty field with no new county office candidates announced for a month. Democrats have not declared in county papers, while current hopefuls near canvass end. Observers expect a lively convention as headlines and fights unfold post nominations.
The town reports progress with new buildings and renovations while farmers bring homes granaries and pubs to town. Citizens praise the area as a golden spot and urge residents to share the town’s success and attract new business and settlers.
Reports describe rising interest in war news and potential Western action toward China. The piece questions whether united powers will press for conquest or stand by, noting heavy fighting and Chinese resistance while warning of looming benevolent assimilation claims.
A fragmented editorial voice speculates on power dynamics within the Republican Party linking Mark Hanna to Roosevelt and future moves. It contrasts Democratic attacks with supposed Republican control while casually noting a local advertisement for new Early Ohio potatoes by C. Bender.
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