Republican Electors Call Iowa Delegate Convention in Des Moines
Iowa Republicans invite all supporters to a delegate convention in Des Moines on August 2 at 11 00 A M to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor supreme court judge superintendent of public instruction and railroad commissioner The call details representation by counties and a 1898 Dobson vote threshold plus county committee reorganization urged by the state central committee T Hancour is noted as state chair
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Iowa
Des Moines
Geo. G. Dobson
State Central
Osceola
O'Brien
Essere Sioux
Ceesseeres
T. Hancour
Candidate announces bid for representative in Republican primary
GC W Canter announces as a Republican candidate for representative. A petition signed by over one hundred Republican electors from Reading supports presenting his name at the district convention. He will run subject to the convention decision in Ireton Iowa C F Batley. Facts on Sioux county courthouse plans: a new building may cost up to 40000 dollars with a 2 mill levy for three years. The May 31 special election will decide. vaults repairs would be cheaper, but a new building is urged to replace the old shell.
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Reading
Ireton
Lowa
C. F. Batley
Sioux County
Board of Supervisors
Sioux County Land Tax Figures Highlighted
A discussion notes that one fourth or 1800 dollars and two thousandths totaling 3200 dollars for land, a 240 acre claim pays 4800 dollars, and many lands are assessed under 40 dollars. The speaker urges fair consideration of these facts regarding safeguarding county books and records.
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Sioux County
Hospers Seen as Likely Nominee for State Senate Seat
Maurice Review notes there is little opposition to Henry Hospers for a second term in the state senate. E C Roach of Rock Rapids is mentioned but not favored. Hospers has earned a second term through hard work, and a nomination seems likely. The piece also recalls soldiers singing Comrades during MacArthur’s advance.
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Maurice
Henry Hospers
State Senate
E. C. Roach
Rock Rapids
Roach
Domestic animal value surge signals vast national wealth
The passage notes that adding five or ten dollars to the value of each domestic animal greatly shifts overall wealth, estimating the rise in horse flesh value over the past year at more than $30 million, highlighting the broad economic impact beyond individual animals.
Election should settle need for new county courthouse
The article advocates a permanent decision at the upcoming election supporting construction of a new county courthouse. It argues the county needs the building and that now is a favorable time to erect it.
Hospers Banner Fifth City Journalistic Venture
The Hospers Banner by Charles Sawyer marks its third journalistic effort in the town as The BEE sends its best wishes.
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the Hospers
Charles Sawyer
The
BEE
Farm help wages rise as corn planting nears
Wages for hired farm help are up about two dollars per month. A minister notes sermons length as a factor. By week’s end corn planting should be complete. The county convention date is awaited.
Chatsworth Admires Orange City Scenery and Courthouse
In Chatsworth this week the Advertiser toured Orange City and its environs noting many well kept homes and shaded streets. The visit highlighted a courthouse observed as an object lesson, described as a big dirty block on clean paper, contrasting with the town’s neat surroundings.
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Chatsworth Advertiser
Orange City
Court House
Paullina Times on Local Business Roles and Ethics
A fragment from the Paullina Times questions whether local lawyers or doctors refuse outsiders, and whether bankers trade only with “home people.” The piece frames the newspaper itself as a business enterprise reflecting town interests.
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Paullina Times
Newspaper stance on fair competition and local business
The article argues newspapers should not conspire to smother legitimate competition. It urges merchants to seek fair figures and defend themselves against other lawful business. It says country papers must serve themselves and the town by promoting honest enterprise and resisting undue control.
M. W. A. Head Camp Set for Kansas City Meeting
The next M W A Head Camp convenes in Kansas City starting June 5 with plans to surpass prior gatherings. About 150 000 attendees are expected to participate in an open meeting and a grand parade on June 8 featuring forestry drill teams and prize winning bands. Notables including W J Bryan and leaders from many states are anticipated to speak. Delegates will tackle officer elections and issues such as extending jurisdiction west and east, member recruitment funds, emblem standards, Chicago’s admission, women’s membership, war time soldier laws, liquor dealer questions, and Lead Office completion.
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M. W. of A
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Woodcraft
McKinley
Roosevelt
Society
Colorado
California
Utah
Oklahoma
New York
New Hampshire
Vermont
Maine
Chicago
Ilead
The Dreyfus Story by Richard W. Hale
Small Maynard & Company previewed The Dreyfus Story by Boston lawyer Richard W. Hale as a concise reader friendly account. The book outlines the case in accessible terms and adds an explanation of French law related to the trials and retrials.
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Dreyfus
Richard W. Hale
Boston
Small, Maynard & Co
Small, Maynard & Company
Ten Great Events In History by James Johannot review
A brief critique notes originality and abrupt treatment in Len Great Events In History. The author’s venture feels not wholly Read’s, but the book as a whole presents historic struggles for liberty with a simple moral clarity suitable for American homes.
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James Johannot
Chicago
American Book Company
Cuba
Philippines
Johannet
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Ratter
Prepsteten
GC. W. Canter
MacArthur
the Book World
Mr. Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Opie Read
Rand, McNally & Co
Read
John M.fremeghn
C. G. Reiniger
South Dakota
John ¥. Orr
Orr
TE Paske
A. Te Pasko
Sioux Center
E. W. Robey
Attorney-At-Law
Attorney AT Law
K. Sipma
Rock Valley
W. C. Leonard
Frank J. Huizenga, M.D
U. P. Church
C. M. McBride
State Bank
U’ PY
Church
C. W. Renshaw
Beavers Reese
EL Weacese
Matt. Bernissee
City Dray & Express Line
John Veldboom
Ben van der Laan
Eldredge’s
Mome
P. McKellar & Son
the Furniture Men
Fai
EE. Eldredge
the Leader Store
J. W. Boggess, JR
J. H. Lynch
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