Countywide Republican Primary Candidates Listed
The notices announce candidates for County Superintendent and County Treasurer in Republic County. Wm Co Rickel of Big Bend township and Wm M Slopansky of Richland township seek the County Superintendent nomination with the August 4 primary. R Wells of Belleville township seeks County Treasurer. D Vance and Joan C Heain are named for County Attorney with primary on August 1 1008.
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Wm Co. Rickel
Big Bend Township
Wm. M. Slopansky
Richland Township
Republic County
Wm. R. Wells
Belleville Township
Tame
Joan C. Heain
Jonathan Taylor seeks Republican nomination for Representative
Jonathan Taylor announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Representative, contingent on the August primary decision.
Candidates Seek Republican Nominations in August Primaries
Johna R. Bowersox Doyle and W. D. Bullen announce runs for Republican nominations subject to August primary decisions. Bowersox seeks Representative seat and state senator, Doyle for the 2nd senatorial district, Bullen for County Attorney.
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Johna R. Bowersox
Jobom
Doyle
W. D. Bullen
Ellingson Seeks Democratic Nomination for Commissioner
A. Ellingson of Beaver township announces his candidacy for Commissioner of the 2nd district in the Democratic primaries. The notice invites support from party voters in the county.
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A. Ellingson
Beaver Township
Soca Awn
The Mother's Lament over a Soldier Son
A grieving mother recalls her only son slain in the Civil War as she describes his patriotic parting words and the nation’s Memorial Day rituals. Across a distant southern vale, her soldier rests and rosemary weeps by his grave.
Decoration Day and the old soldiers' enduring lesson
The essay reflects on Decoration Day's sacred meaning and the veterans marching to honor fallen comrades. It contrasts past wretched marches with present citizens' duties, urging modern generations to honor the old soldiers by performing their civic responsibilities with courage and conscience.
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Vermont
Prairies
Illinois
Massachussetts
Kansas
Decoration Day Reflections On Duty And Remembrance
The passage evokes patriotic memory and gratitude for those who served. It emphasizes keeping in mind the sacrifices that helped save the country, urging the day to be long remembered and observed.
Presidents call to conserve natural resources at Governors' Conference
President Roosevelt frames the vital issue as preserving natural resources for national strength and posterity. He warns coal and lumber scarcity loom, laments wasteful practices by a few industrialists, and calls the conference a needed step toward saving the nation and its future.
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Roosevelt
United States
Man Steals Bible From Wichita Church
A man in Wichita last week stole a Bible from the Christian Church. He told authorities he sold the book for fifty cents to buy food for his starving family.
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Wichita
Senate Finance Committee Backs In God We Trust Coin Return
The Senate Finance Committee voted unanimously to report the bill that the House already passed to permanently restore the motto In God We Trust on United States gold and silver coins. Supporters say it is a good motto and deserve regular visibility on coins.
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Senate Committee On Finance
House
United States
Wichita Times: Davis Praises Kansas Delegation in Congress
W E Davis assistant state auditor writes in the Topeka State Journal praising the Kansas delegation in Congress. He omits Calderhead and notes Miller appears aligned with Cannon and supports him consistently.
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W.E. Davis
Washington
Topeka State Journal
Kansas
Congress
Mr. Calderhead
Miller
Cannon
Prisoner of Ward Four Noisy Endorsed by Editor
Colonel Jeltz, editor of color, urged readers to back Dr. Pratt for the Fourth ward school board seat. Pratt is described as long-time resident with admirable character, though the editor’s seriousness reads as humor.
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Colonel Jeltz
Color
Dr. Pratt
Fourth Ward
Iowa Man Contends Eggs Are Live Stock in Tariff Debate
A humorous note recalls Secretary Shaw ruling that frogs are poultry for tariff purposes. An Iowa man who received eggs shipped from Europe argues eggs should be classified as live stock. The quip refers to eggs set in boarding houses becoming live or dead stock, illustrating debate over classification.
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Shaw
Treasury Department
Iowa
Europe
Atlantic
Congress chewing rag while president called men to Washington
Fragments show a sharp contrast between the president urging respected leaders to discuss conserving natural resources and Congress reportedly wasting time with trivial debating. The source paints a scene of national effort versus legislative delay.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelts Standing Spurs Suspicion Of Statesmen
The passage critiques politicians as wasting time and pandering to factions, mentioning Brownsville Aldrich Hale Taft and Jeff Davis. It contrasts a busy, disorganized legislature with the country’s growing trust in Roosevelt, while casting doubt on other leaders.
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Brownsville
Aldrich
Hale
Taft
Jeff Davis
Roosevelt
Open Letter Denounces Garnishment Bill Split View
A Topeka man attacks Mr. Stubbs over supporting a garnishment law that lets creditors take 25 percent of wages. He argues workers need protection but notes married heads lose ninety day protections and questions fairness and impact on families.
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Topeka
Stubbs
Debtors Law Debate on Wage Garnishment Needs Change
The passage argues that wage garnishment can protect families when debt funds essential needs. It questions why Mr Stubbs did not oppose the bill and suggests modifications to the current garnishment statute. The tone calls for reform to balance creditor rights with family support.
Whooping Cough Remedy Endorsed by Hartland Resident
Mrs A Goss of Durand Michigan recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for whooping cough. She cites Mr Lane of Hartland who praised its effectiveness for children. Sold by D A Nywall.
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Lane
Hartland
Chamberlain
A. Goss
Durand, Mich
D. A. Nywall
Newell Dry Goods Stock Sold to Star Grocery Owner
The C. A. Newell dry goods stock was sold Monday afternoon to Adolph Nelson of the Star Grocery.
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C. A. Newell
Adolph Nelson
The
Star Grocery
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