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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1906
Page
1
One year in advance thirty one fifty six months seven six three months for district judge fourteenth district Humboldt County Dan F Coyle. For Representative tenth congressional district J P Conner of Denison.
A reader summary criticizes Bro Starr for dodging Cummins Dickinson and Uncle John third term questions. It notes the Courier opposes hard rules, cites exceptions, and argues experience in county and federal offices rewards ongoing service.
The piece endorses C. ER. Hesse as a strong citizen and business leader, praising his public spirit and means. It notes his nomination came under Democratic pressure, not personal desire, and argues John can serve the supervisor district better. It references a Courier editorial and mentions Dickinson as the only county-ticket candidate seeking a first term.
At Waterloo the state Democratic convention filled the Chautauqua auditorium of about 6,000, with Porter winning the governor nomination on the fourth ballot and Denison as lieutenant governor candidate. The platform pushes tariff for revenue, removal of tariff from trust goods, trust destruction laws, and a 2 cent passenger fare on Iowa railroads. Republicans fractured, boosting Democratic hopes though Roosevelt administration support for reform is noted.
McCoy votes Woods six to five in the Tenth district shaping its prominence. Secretary Shaw backs the Iowa Republican ticket and will speak this campaign. Roosevelt’s Panama trip planned for November signals canal focus. Philadelphia Nurses School buys Chestnut Street properties offering 200 free scholarships to rural communities with two year courses and home study options.
The Iowa Central will sell round trip excursion tickets every Tuesday to Minnesota Wisconsin the Dakotas Manitoba Saskatchewan and the Canadian Northwest with liberal stopovers. Rates plus $4.00. For details contact A B Wuts G P T A Minneapolis. Also advertising Excelsior Springs as an ideal health resort with a 32 page booklet describing its waters hotel and train service published by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway.
The notice lists rail rates and service to Pacific Coast points including Portland Seattle Los Angeles San Francisco and Oakland. It mentions double berth fares around 7.00 to 7.50 and immediate departures with daily trains to the coast and connections from Chicago and other hubs.
Qur hospitals are filled with men women and children awaiting appendicitis operations. Many cases are cured by Dr Adler's Treatment after doctors recommend surgery. Request a free book at W A Parsons to prove it.
In Kossuth County courts Oliver Moe and Ole Moe claim absolute ownership to the northwest quarter of section 26 township 98 range 28 near St. Peter’s Meridian Iowa under a warranty deed. They seek title quieting in themselves and warn defendants to answer before noon of the second day of the next term starting September 1006 at Alvona. If not, default, judgment and decree will be entered. Dated August 1906. Gh. EH. Clarke attorney for plaintiff.
Notice to Bridge Contractors bids due by 2 pm September 1 1908 for furnishing materials and erecting one Biel bridge 140 feet long and 16 feet wide clear between sections 24 and 25 06-29 across the Des Moines River. Bid security 50 dollars with plans and specs on file in the Auditors office dated Alpona Iowa September 7 1908 L B Potter County Auditor.
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