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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1906
Page
1
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The Sioux City Tribune reports from Spencer on northwestern law changes and the future of state senate elections. A. D. Clarke of this county may run for the house if no senate race occurs this year. Redistricting could shift Palo Alto with Kossuth, affecting whether a senate election is held. Senator Kinne’s term runs four years from 1903, with the blendal elections amendment extending terms for successors.
The piece argues the Crossley primary bill is flawed and dangerous. It objects that it would double election costs, force voters to choose distant candidates, favor rich aspirants, threaten minority parties, and centralize power in large centers, disenfranchising farmers and smaller communities.
The passage argues against new emergency measures and supports a simple inexpensive primary. It contends a primary chosen by men at the primaries would preserve ballot purity and offer local convention benefits. It claims such a primary is practical and will meet demands, becoming a wise solution once a primary bill passes.
The piece analyzes the March start of the German tariff on US imports and its limited impact on exports, noting that two thirds may remain unaffected. It cites Congressman McCleary on wheat, meat, and lard trade, mentions a diplomatic arrangement delaying enforcement, and comments on Iowa politics including Gov Cummins and drainage district funding proposals.
A vote was anticipated Friday in the Senate committee on Interstate Commerce to determine the report to be presented to the Senate. Reformers Cullom and Tillman, prominent figures in Dolliver’s faction, were involved in the discussions.
The Ottumwa Courier notes Senator Dulliver fought sickness to delay the vote till Friday and appears poised to win with a majority for his bill. The Algona Republican argues nine tenths of Iowans favor a primary system, while warning youths to save, choose honest friends, and cultivate candor, veracity, and integrity. MARSHALL FIELD
The soothing and boiling properties of this remedy give quick relief for colds croup and whooping cough. It contains no opium and is safe for babies as well as adults. Sold by El i. Conner & Co. Butter Scotch like mother used to make at Taylor's.
Greatly reduced fares announced for routes from Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul to California and North Pacific Coast points. Tickets offer half fare for children, tourist sleepers allowed, with stopovers shown. For details contact A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Beginning February 16 and through April 7 the Iowa Central Ry offers reduced one way tickets to California Oregon Washington British Columbia Utah Montana Idaho and old Mexico at $15 below regular fare. Weekly through travel to Los Angeles and San Francisco via Kansas City and the Santa Fe System with Calton agents for details or address A. B. Outts G. P. and T.A. Minneapolis Minn. April 7
On every Tuesday during March and April the Town Qo Central will place on sale special second class settlers tickets at extremely low rates for settlers to the Northwest. Rates available only on agents for rates or address A B Outts GP TA Minnetapolis.
Elizabeth M Campbell, a Boston trained nurse with nine years experience, writes to the Upper Des Moines Republican praising Vinci cod liver oil preparation. She narrates a severe illness from overwork, recovery after using Vinci, and urges parents to take Vinol as a safer, more potent tonic.
A dense list of claims, supplies, and expenses from Galveath & Hinchon including delinquent tax collections for Get. Nov and Dec 1905. Items cover courthouse supplies, printing, postage, committee work, board of health, trustees meetings, prison board, and various individuals’ costs. Names, firms, and amounts are scattered with many small entries and some OCR garbled text.
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