State taxes rise under Cummins with farm burden up
The piece notes Gov. Cummins and allies swathes of tax hikes in Iowa, led by farm owners bearing the bulk of higher levies. It compares 1901 Shaw administration taxes to 1907 Cummins, showing a 63 percent rise and a 44 percent increase over six years, while questioning efficient use of funds and noting statewide institutional growth. It lists district figures for county levies, underscoring political campaigning content.
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Iowa
Shaw
Cummins
Cumming
W. @ AVALTERS
Totede
William M. Reese
Wapello
Alexander Mardis
Wayne
Almer Stern
Harri
Auditor of State
Blackhawk
Bremer
Buchanan
George W. Hanna
Korsuth
John Bobyink
Sioux
Buller
Delaware
Dubuque
Franklin
Hardin
Wright
North Dakota Republicans Hold Taft favored State Convention
Mixed messages from ND and WA conventions show Taft lines solid in North Dakota with Taft endorsed by reform, while Washington leaders indicate Taft strength ahead of Lanelette talk. Sporadic regional delegations from Georgia and Iowa also reflect Taft preference amid insurgent factions and party divisions.
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North Dakota
Minot
N. D
Chicago
Taft
Allison Electoral Ticket Electors at Large
Thomas T. Anderson of War and John Amundson of Cerro Gordo named as district electors. First district electors Marsh W. Bailey of Washington, Second F. D. Letts of Scott, Third Will F. Ray of Butler, Fourth D. H. Bowen of Iowa.
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Thomas T. Anderson
John Amundson
Cerro Gordo
Marsh W. Bailey
Washington
F. D. Letts
Scott
Ww. F. Ray
Butler
D. Hi. Bowen
Alana
Roe
Waste on the Farm Turns Poor Land to Woodlands
The piece argues that waste areas on farms such as swamps and eroded slopes can be turned into profitable woodlands with proper species selection and care. It cites Forest Service studies from Washington on regional suitability and notes benefits like soil humus, nitrogen gathering, and the production of posts, poles, fences, and saw logs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
Forest Service
Washington
This Date in History Highlights Key Births Deaths and Events
Chronology of notable moments including Dante's birth in 1265 and Jenner's vaccination principle in 1796. Other items mention Vespucci's voyages, Phipps charter return to Boston, Wentworth's governorship, the 1787 US constitutional convention, and Paris Peace of 1814, among others.
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Algirlolri Dante
Ameriga Vespucci
Patagonia
William Phipps
Boston
William and Mary
Timothy Dwight
Gate College
John Wentworth
Nova Scotia
Edward Jenner
United States
Paris
Franty
Madame Patt
London
Covent Garden
C. C. Washburn
Wisconsin
State Convention Gall for Iowa Republicans in Waterloo
State convention of Iowa Republicans set for June 24 1908 at 11 00 am in Waterloo to draft a state platform nominate statewide and district candidates including two supreme court judges elect a state central committee and conduct routine business. Delegates apportioned by county and vote counts with caucuses at 1 00 pm to select convention committees and officers.
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Iowa
Republican State Central Communies
Waterloo
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Blackhawk
Bremer
Buchaean
Eeserspertaer
Butler _ teebde
Delaware
Essere Hardin
Wright
Governor Cummins Declines Personal Attacks in Sioux City Address
In Sioux City Governor Cummins told a campaign audience he would not resort to personalities against Senator Allison. He urged calm debate and suggested aides Prouty Cheshire and others could temper inflammatory rhetoric to foster decent discussion of policy differences.
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Cummins
Sioux City
Allison
Iken Prouty
Cheshire
Campaigns For County Treasurer Headline
Multiple candidates announce for county treasurer in the Republican primary to be held June 2 1903 Frank Gentley and J W Wilby present their campaigns and seek voter decision to win the office.
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Frank Gentley
J. W. Wilby
Campaign speakers scheduled for last weeks of race
The Allison and Cummins camps plan extra stump events with new speakers. Allison lineup features Jobs F. Lacey B F Birdsall Lafayette Young Willard H Torbert and W B Fuller with Dalliver as sheriff candidate. Cummins slate adds Byers Garst Clarke Betsy Cheshire Prouty. events loom in Mt Pleasant New Hampton Fayette Anita Cedar Rapids Des Moines.
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Allison
Cummins
Jobs F. Lacey
B.F. Birdsall
Lafayette Young
Willard H .Torbert
W. B Fuller
Weat
D. Caldwall
Union
Dalliver Will de Jomea
Cheriff
Blackhawk County
Hirdsail
New Hampton
Torbert
Fuller Wilh
Fayette
Young
Anita
Cumming
Des Moines
Dyers
Proaly and
Cady Chase
Web
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Realty Opening Note
A crowded newspaper fragment advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with promise of a one hundred dollar reward and endorsements. It also mentions a real estate sale at Home Park Second Addition with a seven cent start and a mine opening scramble by J R Hanson at 311 East Fourth.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Mall
All Drugelsta
Home Park
Opening Keokuk Keokuk vs Waterloo Opens Baseball Season
The opening of the baseball league season in this city featured a rain soaked game between Keokuk and Waterloo at Red Cedar park before about 1,600 fans. A parade preceded play and Mayor Daly tossed the first ball. Keokuk won 8 to 4 as Reichin and Krieger sparked a fifth inning burst amid heavy field conditions. Attendance estimates ranged from 1,560 to 1,900 with rough weather keeping crowds down. The Indians and Pathfinders are slated for a series through the weekend and into next week.
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Keo- Kuk
Waterloo
Red Cedar Park
A .B. Lovejoy
Daly
Keokuk
Reichin
Paterson
Wilson
Hill
Pa Balt Wagwell
Jacksonwilie
Keokuk opener sparks optimism for Indians season
Under manager Belt a fast Keokuk team is seen as ready for the season with Krueger improving his stick work since opening. Curtis hits hard and consistently but gains no safeties from Reichle and Wilson’s glove. Pennington slips on mud at home plate but saves a foul tip, earning a notable fielding moment.
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Belt
Keokuk
Krueger
Curtis
Reichle
Wilson
Kepkule
Peterson
Pennington
Waterloo Won Yesterday in Central Association Action
Weather and delay affected several games as Waterloo and Keokuk battled to a 4-3 final in Kewanee, with other Central Association results show Waterloo tied, and rain impacted Omaha and Milwaukee games. Western League saw Lincoln beat Des Moines 7-5, while American and National leagues featured big scores including Detroit 19 Boston 6 and Philadelphia 6 St Louis 2. A tied Waterloo contest left Hofer’s squad at bat in the ninth when called, with Mertens scoring on Rudd’s two-base hit as officials ruled a tie under an earlier agreement.
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Kewanee
Burlington
Waterloo
Keokuk
Jacksonville
Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Quincy
Lincoln
Des Moines
Omaha
Puebo
Denver
Sioux City
Detroit
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Iafo
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
American Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
Art Kansas City
Louisville
St Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Yale
Wesleyan
Pennsylvania
Columbia
Princeton
Cornell
Hofer
Mertens
Rudd
Ednfusiog
Bush
Anglers Club Tournament Opens In Central Park
New York May 14 The annual Anglers Club tournament in New York began today at the big lake in Central Park drawing fly and bait casting enthusiasts from many places. Events include 75 foot casts for distance 150 foot bait distance and various fly and sport casting contests with weighted targets and accuracy scores.
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Tournament OF Anglers
New York
Anglers’ Club of
Big Lake
Central Park
Isaah Walton
Ottumwa Blanked by Jacksonville in Opening Game
Ottumwa Iowa May 14 Seventeen hundred fans saw Ottumwa blanked 3 to 0 by Jacksonville in the opening game. Strong visitor play carried the game as Ottumwa produced limited offense. Attendance 1 760. time 1 45. umpires Bush.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Inae
Jacksonville
Abhapore Putnam
Finney
Dorrance
Townsend
Berger
Keeler
Moody
Defrance
Hughes
Roland
Bradley
Crossley
Berte
Atendance
Bush
Oskaloosa Tops Quincy In Low-Scoring Clash
Oskaloosa beat Quincy 3 to 1 after a tense ninth inning. Highlights include two base hits by Rudd Me Guire and Hensel, with Coates and Prater combining on the pitching and a key double play. Fishermen are urged to visit Sans Souci livery for launches boats and minnows.
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Oskaloosa
Quincy
Oskalooss
Quncy
Rudd
Guire
Hasen
Coates
Prater
Wisher
Hensel
Fleming
Deng
Kengel
Harms
Jefh
Sans Souci
Iowa
Quinc Oy
Forney
Dakgloora
J Harris
Sale Sue Ee
Pre Fisher
Cf Ous Mees
Kegel
Ste Stevenste
Ale Pew We Byerett
Va McGuirn
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Parrott & Bons
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Lg, Parrott
Ball
Corn Belt
Asa
Theodore A. Bingham
Crisseeesee
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Yale Col- Dubuque
Branklin
Berlin
Rome
Jons Ha
MeQlcllan
New York City
General Bingham
The
Legion of Ouor
France
Spokane
Wiah
Almy Id
Largs
Macon
State Committee
Friends of the Adinistration
Republican State League
Pannington
Lemon
Lewis
Reichle Seewng
Horton
Magee
Ranger
Retchle
Atéaling Hone
Cruikshank
Poster
Ted
Lizette
Behringer
Foster
Gisttore
Julk
Reiehle
Brambie
Wan
Brambie Mmtis
Courtla
iFoster
Magoo
Quincey Whig
Sinc
Mages
JR. Hanson
East Fourth
Lovejey
Doty
Krieger
B i
Keokunk
Orriden
Bramble
Fices
Miler
Lamon
Pate Fuller
Watarlon
Yale Bramble
Indians
Frst
New Egan
Pathfinders
Lee
Aes
Kewanee Bag Tae
Ttumwa Ove
Everest
D-Zerta Food Co
Rochester
D-Zerta
Hartong Grocery
Auakere
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