27 May 1908
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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
The article urges voters to participate in the upcoming primary. It explains county offices like board of supervisors and township roles can be won with a majority of votes cast if no candidate is named, while central committee and delegates require a majority from the primary. Polls run 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the county.
The Des Moines Capital reports a coordinated effort by Allison supporters to curb fraudulent voting in the June primary. Officials will deploy precinct challengers with lists of voters who signed Democratic nomination papers, relying on primary law to arrest suspected fraud and reassure voters to cast ballots as they wish.
The text describes a law requiring a judge to administer an oath when a voter challenges a party ticket. The oath affirms that the voter has in good faith changed party affiliation to join the party, after which the voter may cast the demanded ballot. The excerpt casts doubt on any court convicting a party of fraudulent voting under these conditions.
Dan's Mercantile Review notes encouraging reports across financial circles and for the first time in six months gains appear across departments. While last year shows some decline, comparisons with recent months indicate real improvement and a brighter outlook for business.
Jefferson Bee explains that voting a mixed Republican and Democratic ticket at the primary is ineffective. Votes on each party's ballot remain separate and cannot be combined. General elections allow cross votes, but primaries protect party integrity and nominee adherence is a matter of conscience.
Jefferson Bes surveys a shift in railway stance toward regulation. He says railways now resist reforms like the 2 cent fare, nine hour law, employers’ liability law, anti-pass, and interstate rate reforms, fearing Roosevelt’s elimination and warning the battle over railway control is not over.
A collection of public notices announces candidacies for Iowa State Senate in the 47th district and for county supervisor seats in Kossuth and surrounding areas. Candidates include G. E. Boyle L. E. Francis N. O. Movick A. M. Curran C. F. Hesse and X others. Primary elections are set for June 2 1908 with appeals to Republican or Democratic voters accordingly. Whittemore and Algona are among the listed locales.
A notice from Algond Iowa announces Clarence E. Payne seeking the office of county surveyor. The filing appears to be aligned with the design of the Republican primaries in Mossuth County.
O J Suprenson announces candidacy for the office of clerk of courts subject to the decision of the Republican primaries in Kossuth County. He declares intent to seek the position through the party process.
The Des Moines Register and Leader announces a liberal subscription deal for new readers lasting until January 1, 1909. The paper promises fair unbiased political coverage, reliable Iowa news service, editorials for the common good, complete markets, and features like Ding’s cartoons, appealing to Iowa households. Subscriptions can be sent to the Register and Leader Co. in Des Moines.
Charles I. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen and Arriva salve with ending a years long itching problem. He bought two five cent boxes that cured the annoyance after other treatments failed. Sold under guarantee at R A Miller’s drug store for two cents.
An advertisement warns that a severe cough or cold can lead to pneumonia or consumption and praises Folay's Honey and Tar as the most effective remedy. It urges against substitutes and cites EB Conner & Co as the source.
An advertisement promotes Book No 4 for Women aimed at ladies not well and describes Dr Shoop's night care and antiseptic suppositories with confidential medical advice. The offer states the book is free and the Night Cure is sold by i and Conner Co in Racine Wisconsin.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets as a universal pain remedy claiming relief within 20 minutes. It asserts the tablets reduce blood pressure at pain centers to stop pain and mentions sale by W E H Conner & Co at 25 cents for 20 tablets.
Spring colds sap the system and nerves, risking illness. Faley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and expels the cold, safely and surely. DeWitch Witch Hazel Salve is promoted as the original healing soothing cooling remedy, sold by E. B. Conner & Co.
Cedar View Mississippi merchant K G Stewart declares customers receive gold worth in weight when buying Dr King’s New Life Pills to treat constipation malaria or biliiousness. Sold under guarantee at R A Miller’s drug store for twenty five cents.
An old advertisement proclaims Foley’s Kidney Remedy cleanses the kidneys to strain out waste from blood. It urges taking Foley’s Kidney Bone at once to restore health, attributed to Conner & Co.
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