Candidacy Filed for County Auditor in Bon Homme
A. G. Serr announces his candidacy for County Auditor to Republican voters in Bon Homme County urging support. He seeks the elected post and places his bid through party channels.
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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1916
Page
1
A. G. Serr announces his candidacy for County Auditor to Republican voters in Bon Homme County urging support. He seeks the elected post and places his bid through party channels.
C E Stoddard announces his candidacy for re election as Register of Deeds for Bon Homme county and requests support from all Republicans in the 1916 primary.
Maude E. Fites seeks the nomination for County Superintendent of Schools in Bon Homme County in the 1916 primaries, asking for support and an endorsement.
L A Eads declares for sheriff of Bon Homme County subject to Republican voters in the 1916 primary. Endorsing party support, he seeks the office through the party process and electoral contest.
At the request of many friends T N Treat declares his candidacy for the office of County Judge subject to the Republican voters decision in the coming June Primary.
The 1916 primary result expresses Republican voters wish for reelection of Bon Homme County Treasurer McBurney. The notice states the candidate seeks continued office under party support and outlines the political context of the primary.
The submitter declares candidacy for the office of County Judge in Bon Homme County subject to Republican voters in the June 1916 primaries. No further details on campaign platform or dates are provided.
A candidate announces for Representative on the Republican ticket subject to primary voters. The candidate seeks support and pledges to protect constituents' interests if nominated and elected.
J. H. Stephens promotes nomination for State Senator on the Republican ticket pledging better roads Rural Route expansion improved telephone service and efficient state administration subject to primary voters and veterans.
Springfield Feb 14 1916 JW Whiting announces candidacy for Republican nomination for County Superintendent of Schools in Bon Homme County. He appeals to party friends to support him at the primary election.
The Tyndall commercial club announces a July Fourth celebration in the city to showcase top attractions. Officials expect a strong turnout and an impressive program from the early planning.
The county registrar has returned the registration books and many individuals may discover too late they are not registered and cannot vote in the May 23 primary election.
J E Boot of Almonar formerly of this place seeks the Republican nomination for Douglas County sheriff.
The Avatan Plan terra Association agrees to supply 125000 bales of sisal to twine manufacturers via the federal trade commission. Officials say demands will be met but prices will rise compared with previous years.
The Book of The Pageant of Yankton by Joseph Mills Hanson will be presented at Garden Terrace Theatre on June 14 15 and 16. It traces Yankton history from before Lewis and Clark to the founding of Yankton College in 1881 and blends important events with light romance.
Milwaukee dispatch reports the German American Alliance wants to hold their conventions in Chicago and St Louis alongside the Republican and Democratic national gatherings to protect German interests in America. The piece argues there is no discrimination in the U.S. and condemns attempts to inflame national tensions as un-American and counterproductive.
The public should know if wage or rate increases are justified. If railroads seek higher transportation rates they must prove necessity to the interstate commerce commission. Similarly a $100 million wage raise by employers requires proof of necessity since the public bears the ultimate cost.
The Eighth District Medical Association met in Yankton with 120 members attending a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Dr. L C Meade’s tenure at the state hospital for the insane. A banquet was held in the new women's building and speakers praised Dr. Meade's work. Capt. J B Davie presented a loving cup, honoring Meade. Davie is eighty three and formerly served on the board of charities and corrections.
Senator W. H. McMaster of Yankton spoke last Saturday on the Republican ticket for lieutenant governor. He critiqued Egan’s charges, endorsed rural credit reform with caveats, and warned against reopening old partisan battles over Roosevelt. He implied Roosevelt era records and foreign policy claim no intervention while noting scattered 1904–1906 U.S. incidents.
The attorney general rules that under the presidential preference primary law a candidate's name cannot be written in. Republicans in the state must declare Cummins as their first choice. The speaker muses a greater force might be framed into law than the primary but cannot imagine how.
R C Richards challenges Peter Norbeck to a joint debate on the primary question, with Norbeck accepting if all state issues are included. The Primary law is only one of several important issues, and his offer seems reasonable.
J. W. Whiting, a longtime South Dakota educator with twenty seven years in the state and twenty two in Bon Homme, announces his candidacy for County Superintendent of Schools. He cites twenty five years as a teacher, time at Springfield Normal School, and work in rural and city schools, urging consolidation of rural districts as a path to better instruction and facilities.
Peter Norbeck defends South Dakota taxation against claims of high burden. He cites per capita costs from state and neighboring states, highlights 1915 population 682 765 and per capita tax 2.28, and argues a 1915 budget increase stems from new settlers and Indian lands opening. He notes a single mill state levy and contrasts local taxes.
The piece urges support for BR O Richards primary law advocating rule by principle over persons. It praises public debates minority and majority representation and a ballot showing principles. It urges voting yes for Richards and for Richards for Governor at the May 26th primary.
A farm column urges fathers to empower sons with a lantern metaphor. When the boy owns the lantern he eases drudgery and works before dawn or after dark. The Gary school system is praised for providing purpose beyond poll parrot study and street corner loafing, shaping future job readiness.
The note identifies Peter Norbeck as a Republican governor candidate in the state primaries. It mentions his birth and lifelong residence in the state, underscoring local roots.
Secretary of State designates official primary ballot colors for parties Republican White Democratic Yellow Prohibition Blue Socialist Red J J MAUR County Audit.
Notice is given that a primary election will be held in all Bon Homme County precincts in South Dakota on May 23 1916 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Each political party will vote to choose its candidates for United States Senate State Congressional Judicial Legislative and County offices and to elect committeemen and delegates to party conventions. Dated April 22 1916 J J Maus County Auditor.
County auditor J.J. Maus lists designated polling sites across numerous precincts including Scotland Washington Emanuel Monroe Avon Franklin Jackson Lincoln Tabor Cleveland Albion Jefferson Hancock Springfield Bon Homme and more. Locations range from city halls and school buildings to halls and stores as official voting places.
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