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Newspaper

Semi Weekly Herald

Location

Eldora, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1903

Page

4

County politics heat up as campaigns begin

In Iowa falls the dispute over sheriff four terms and party loyalty heats up. The Herald defends its school manual printing contract against X-Ray accusations while Mitterer faces voter doubt from Republicans. A Democrat warns against the combination ticket and anti ring factions seek party integrity amid a heated local political season. Ackley World notes familiar family boosts and local ads promote Rocky Mountain Tea.

Ackley World

Citizen forgives corruption cry in county politics

The Citizen states no one favors secret contracts or Albrookism and condemns bolting party conventions. It argues Tad Walsh would have prevented the Iowa Falls bolt, asserts Scurry and Martin are honest, and urges readers to be honest with the county despite factional divides.

Scurry Martin Tad Walsh Iowa Falls Bro

Republican Charges Spark Post-Primary Debate in Eldora

Letters from readers allege intimidation after the June primary, claiming Willis Mitterer was chauffered and Thomas Walsh burned in effigy in Eldora. The Herald denies the accusations, stating no charivari or burning occurred, and calls for clarity amid political tensions.

Eviron Heraup Chaiivari Willis Mitterer Thos. Walsh Eldora B. FrizGeraup Herald Fitzgerald Mitterer Mr. Walsh

I Was a Dinkin A Bavarian Speech a Political Tale

A rambling reminiscence narrates a humorous encounter about a primary convention. The speaker riffs on German accents and local political chatter, claiming a rival Iowa Falls bloc sought to influence the Ill Tor a outcome while alleging corruption imagery around ballots and drinks.

Gossip of village politics and corruption accusations

A first person account from a resident of Iowa Falls criticizing the political scene. The speaker rails against corruption claims, defends candidates, and recalls conversations with neighbors about midterm politics. The narrative preserves regional dialect and ends with a personal reflection on the encounter.

Rivalry and Reform in County Sheriff Race

A heated editorial contrasts Charley Rodgers claims about Charles O. Ryan with A W Mitterer. It argues Ryan would sacrifice for party harmony while Mitterer accepts a nomination from a rival faction to extend his fifth term, condemning what it calls shyster political tactics. The piece urges readers to discount untrue rumors and defend party unity.

Charley Rodgers Chas. O. Ryan Recorder’s Office Granner Republican Party Ryan A. W. Mitterer Rodgers Mitterer Sherif Yan

Free wall atlas offered to Herald subscribers

The Herald offers a new wall atlas at no cost to subscribers who pay a year in advance. The atlas includes world flags, Iowa map with county seats, a U S map, hemispheric maps, and state capitals with population and area data, valued at 1.00, available only at The Herald office.

Herald Wallatlas Earth Iowa United States Callat Miles Fess Myers Presidiner Correctionville

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