Iowa presidency talks mix with travel quacks and Taft shift
The Sioux City Journal recalls 1888 Iowa efforts to name a presidential candidate, noting W B Allison and Granger influence. It cites criticism of anti pass legislation and rail passes, disputes over itinerant doctors licenses, and Iowa political realignments showing Taft gains and Foraker decline, with potential convention pressure if Taft lacks delegation support.
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Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Towa
W. B. Allison
Allison
Senate
House
Ohio
Taft
Paraker
Foraker
Iowa Farmers Hold Large Share of Trusts, Reports Say
The Des Moines Capital notes an estimated one hundred million dollars of Iowa money invested in eastern commercial paper, backing notes of packing houses and manufacturing firms mainly east of Chicago. It asserts Iowa farmers, as major bank depositors, are carrying the trusts.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Algona High May Commencement at Opera House
The Algona High School commencement events occur May 28 and 29 at the Opera House. The program includes class day exercises, senior cast, orchestra, song selections, a class address, and diploma presentations. Admission is 25 cents with seats reserved at Conner’s Drug Store.
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Algona High School
Raymond Bradley
Speaman
Lloyd Mitchell
Inez Jackson
the Messenger
Segrid Nelson
Ie Pamenska
Hal Andson
Beth Smith
Plunia
Sumner Quarton
Hal Hudson
Forest Garry Neva Patterson
Florence Brown
Alice Kresensky
Cliss Spirit
W. Spray
Alr
Gambert
Oiteage
Boston
J.W. Sullivan
Holmes
Conner's
Sore Nipples Cures Mentioned by Chambers Salve
A Boer wartime era style note urges mothers to try Chambers Salve for sore nipples, warning to wipe clean before the nurse nurses the child, with several trained nurses reporting success. Also an ad seeks a traveler in Territory at 3.50 per day plus expenses, addressed to J A Alexa of Chicago.
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Bate
Forank &. E. Conner & Co
J. A. Alexa
Plymouth Place
Chicago, Ill
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Teck
Norfolk
Colt
Gibson
Oxford
Teck & Rugby
ABC
London
Cc. O. Simpson
Oper
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Starr & Haggard
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Arthur Vergoson
Messunper
Edna Cole
Illards
A. Reed
Glansaddle
Este Glasier
Forest Dairy
Hazel Piller
Rena Wird
Japitola
Ben. Simpson
Kreso Dip
Conner
D. A. Haggard
Kossuth
J. A. Brownell Sho Company
DEVOE
R. H. Miller
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