11 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
1
L. E. Francis, lifelong resident of the district, appeals to Republican voters for the primary on June 2 to represent the district in the state Senate. He outlines party work, vows to meet local needs, and asks for support.
A long letter from a local Republican faction criticizes the Burt Monitor for promoting “modern political ideas” that split the party. It defends Allison over Shaw, denounces the Monitor as biased, and argues Roosevelt era principles persevere in Republican leadership while accusing the opposing faction of demagoguery and private political grip.
The piece contrasts a sneering approval of a single candidate with a Norse tale style analogy. It notes Iowa delegates at a county convention avoided endorsing Taft, while Roosevelt’s candidacy remains doubtful, and predicts Taft would gain broader support if a contest arose.
In a Des Moines Capital column a defender argues no man enters the U.S. Senate at age 60 and gains lasting reputation. Advocating for Senator Allison to be re-elected and then replaced by a younger Iowan, the piece warns against late starts and urges a generational transition for lasting state glory.
United States Congressman Geo S Legare of South Carolina proclaims he is cured of consumption after over a year of illness. A known political figure and member of the committee on patents, he resumes public duties.
A Washington statesman, Legare, praises a remarkable recovery from consumption. He describes a six month course with Lung Germine from the Lung Germine Co. and reports regained weight, restored strength, and return to full duty after previous illness and prolonged coughing.
An Irvington Township ad touts a $100 offer by Dr Shoop claiming Preventics candy cold cure stops grippe or acute cold. It promises 250 box proofs with no quinine or laxative and asserts pneumonia could be prevented if early colds are cured. Sold by E. & Conner & Co.
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