Republican Delegates Convene in Hardin County 1908
A Hardin County Republican convention is set for June 20 1908 at the Eldora courthouse. Delegates elected June 2 will nominate county offices if needed select 14 delegates to Waterloo State Convention, 14 to the Third Congressional district, and elect a member of the Third district central committee. The county's delegate allocation bases on precinct votes including Cummins 1906 results.
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Hardin County
Court House
Eldora
Waterloo
Town
Third Congressional Central Committee
Albert B. Cummins
Hardin
Alden
Buckeye
EMIS
Eldora City
E._M. Lewis
B. M. Lewis
Jonathan Brown
J. H. Brown
Emma A. Brown
J. T. Cornwell
J.T. Cornwell
Harvey Stewart
Township Eighty Seven
Iowa
District Court
Fred Siekman
E. M. Lewis
Jona Brown
John T. Cornwell
John T. Cornwall
John T
Cornwell
County Recorder
J. F. Hanvin
Plaintff
Iowa primary reshapes race for governor and lieutenant governor
After the Iowa primary the Democratic hopes to win the state legislature fade as Cummins allied Republicans gain influence. The division of the opposition vote between Murphy and Wilson yields ex-Speaker Clarke as lieutenant governor nominee. Secretary Hayward and Attorney General Byers are nominated, while gubernatorial candidate Mr. Carroll seeks broad Cummins support.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Cummins
Murphy
Wilson
Clarke
Hayward
Byers
Carroll
Political miscellany and satirical notes from an era
Cummins candidates solid in auditor race with broad party support in several districts. Hepburn faces potential opposition in the Eighth, while Kendall, a Cummins man, shows promise in the Sixth. Items ripple with remarks on Lipton, Bryan, Iceland, and Poem-freed Kansas convict, plus naval tobacco buys and debates on tolls and hats.
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Auditor’s
Cummins
Allison
Congress
Col. Hepburn
Nate Kendall
Midseason Excursion and Local Loan Notes
May 12 marks a hot day in an alternating weekly pattern. Davis & Moser advertise Tennessee Red Cedar posts and lend money on Iowa farms with $6 loans. J D Newcomer Company promotes a midsummer Chicago excursion with round trip at 9.66 via Chicago & North Western Ry and return by June 30. J B Mather urges loan consultations at low farm-security rates. Davis & Moser also sell coal and act as Wheeler screen agents for home improvements.
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Chicago
Chicago & North Western Ry
Partes Lara
Insurance payouts and lapses across U S and Canada
The Insurance Press reports last year life claims paid totaled 351 million dollars in the United States and Canada, with 128 million in dividends and surrender values and annuitants, reaching 474 million in all. Lapses across 29 companies reached 331 million while 1906 saw 523.8 million, amid 1905 high new business. Panic of 1907 boosted policy loans in New York to 306 million. Wisconsin and Texas restricted operations. The 1906 shake-up is seen as improving future integrity, while fraternal societies should gain legislative focus for policyholder security.
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Dubuque
United States
Canada
New York
Wisconsin
Texas
New lunch room attracts country ladies near Jepsen store
The new lunch room, located first door west of the Jepsen store, becomes a popular resort for ladies from the country and nearby towns. Patrons can choose exactly what they want and have it served promptly.
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Jepsen
Mas, Sargent
Doan's Ointment Endorsed for Skin Eruptions
Eldora testimony from a Marion Street retiree praises Doan's Ointment for eczema itching piles and salt rheum noting quick relief with minimal use. The dealer Smith & Reed's drug store sells it for 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo NY sole U.S. agents, title the product Doan's.
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Dean
Eldora
Sprain
Marion Street
Smith & Reed
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffaloes
New York
United States
Doan
Barbershop dispute over proprietor and firing a barber
A reader asks whether to tell a barber proprietor about rough razors and careless work in his chair. The note compares reactions to speaking up, noting the proprietor’s likely sensitivity and the writer’s weekly visits, while contrasting sharp critique with potential consequences.
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Tom
New York Globe
Belgian and German Coach Stallions For 1908 Season
At the fair grounds a Belgian and a German Coach stallion will season in 1908. Both are celebrated breeders, awarded first premium at Hardin County fair last year. Insurance cost 12.50. Not responsible for mare accidents. Sellers trading mares before insurance due owe service fee immediately.
Goldfinder Stallion at Hardin County Fair
Goldfinder will make the 1908 season at fair grounds. He is a fine large black registered stallion owned by W. L. Walker. His progeny have won first prizes at the Hardin county fair. Insurance forty? dollars. WY. L. WALKER, Owner.
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Fair Grounds
W. L. Walker
Hardin County Fair
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