Public vote integrity and primary reforms debated in 1912 era column
A long critique argues that primaries empower voters against party leaders and delegates. It warns that convention selections have overridden the people, urging defense of the republic and the right to choose candidates. The piece cites historical liberty themes and cites local county actions referencing tax districts.
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Uil
Dalliios
Chiggen
Soraul
Roosevelt
Cummins
Thas
Republican Party
United States
Iweney
Ible
Aimee
Milné
Thowsenis
Nana
Ulm
Taw
Oeaan Loatean
Constitu-Ion
Willy’ Epyarveignty
Tate
Republic
Fiestrop
Jlcensé
Hbarty
America
Drainage board awards contract for District 66 work
The board met to award the Drainage District No. 66 contract for tile work and embankment. Bidder Robert Sidney Swea City offered the lowest correct bid for vitrified tile and clay tile drainage, with the board adopting the bid and authorizing the county auditor to proceed.
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B. OM
Belng
Thollopeon
SIDS
Monkeye Cement Til Co
Maxstead Cement
Ceylon
Ib W. H. Borkder
Stance Co
Mortie & Patttt
Granttinger
Ile
Peter Olson
Sorensen Brog
Hang & Elk
Horberg & ‘Langley
Morrisa Pettit
Kossuth County
Iowa
Doni
Robert Sidney
Swea City
Chelyman
Robert Fitney
Marah
Mareh
Thant
Tha
Warin
Aoeboek
Boland
Thompant
Jon Wis
Kossutee
Assass
G. F. A. Lange
Paxson
Curtis
Commission Ars
Lay
Drainagh
Kossuth Ggunty
Child Welfare Exhibit at Iowa State Fair Draws Attention
The Iowa State Fair introduces a Child Welfare Exhibit by the Mithers' clubs showing how to keep Iowa children healthy. The event aims to engage every woman in the state and is a featured fall highlight. The annual Town Babies' Health Contest is also planned to return.
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Iowa State Fair
Mithers’ Clubs
Iowa
Big Race Meet of the Year at Iowa State Fair
The State Fair purses total over 161000 dollars making it the biggest race meet of the year in the west. Hundreds of horses are in training for the event with entries full in every class promising fast trotting and pacing. Iowa’s fairgrounds attract top breeders as the premier livestock expo and racing showcase.
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Plah
Company of Men
Lady Rough Riders
Tows State Tai
Great Town Show of Doge at Iowa State Fair
Readers are invited to the annual kennel club exhibit under the American Kennel Club at the Iowa State Fair this year. The event promises a showcase of fine and best dogs, celebrating domestic animals and providing a social and competitive platform for dog lovers.
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Towa
Ryy
Dewoines
Kennel Club
Iowa State Fair
American Kennel Club
Bonghish
Eye and Ear Clinic Ad Promotes Reputed Treatments
An elderly ad-promoting notice from Dr A A Wreer of Des Moines Eye and Otaleye details care for eye ear and throat diseases. It claims painless treatment with no harmful medicines and free examinations, promising cures for cataracts and misaligned eyes. It mentions glasses fitting, headache relief, and a new method for cataracts. It notes a local merchant offering funds to support eye care services.
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Deetor
Axamninattons
Trey
Broadway Rauea
Grant Newpors
Ona
Milton Doplary
Mata
Optia
Charlea’ Broadway
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de Long & Co
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