Republican Town Convention Praises Leaders and Tariff Policy
The Town Republicans in convention praise national prosperity under Roosevelt and local leaders. They affirm support for protective tariffs, opposition to corporate political influence, and a direct primary election plan. They honor late Senator Henderson and send greetings to Senator Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Towa
Congress
Iowa
Cummins
Republican Party
United States
Blaine
McKinley
Roosevelt
Town
Party
Allison
Dubuque
Card of Thanks to University Hospital staff at Iowa City
Worda cannot express my gratitude for the kindness and attentiveness of nurses and doctors at University hospital during my short stay. The cures they effect appear miraculous. FOR pea Buggy in good repair. Iowa Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa Savings Bank
Great Amusement Event at Iowa State Fair Opens Big Week
The Iowa State Fair will feature four evenings of fireworks and vaudeville acts in front of the amphitheater with a garden backdrop. Performers include the Allison family, the Pickards, Castellano and Volo, Buckeye trio, Pekin zouaves, Sylvester and Martinette, Miller herd of elephants, and Dark town circus. The Knaben shue Airship will make a Monday August 27 skyward trip from the fair to Des Moines, circling the state house dome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor Liberati
Allison Family
Europe
Four Pickarde
Feata
Akill
Castellano
Volo
Buckeye
Sylvester
Martinette
Miller Herd
Darktown Circus
Knabenshue
Fair Ground
Des Moines
State House Dome
France
National Capitol
Washington Monument
St. Louis
Porthland
Imported Belgian horses bring prized draft stock to town
Robt West unveils two fine Belgian imports, Cyclone 888 and a five year old, joining existing stock to form a strong trio. The welcome signals growing demand for heavy horses and a thriving local breeding scene supported by LeFebre & Son of Fairfield Iowa and Messers Wert and White. The piece also covers a political endorsement from The Vindicator and Republican for Geo. D. Perkins, praising Republican principles and unity after the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Republican Party Unity After 1908 Convention
The passage condemns bitter exchanges at the convention and praises Governor Cummins for amiable acceptance. It argues Republicans must unite to face the 1908 battle, warning against internal factionalism and urging party members to stand united against a common foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Good Roads Instruction School for Iowa road officers in Ames
The second annual School of Instruction for road officers will be held August 13 to 18 at the college buildings in Ames. Exhibits from Indiana Road Machine Co Austin-Western J D Adams Co and other firms will show machinery and sample road pieces. Demonstrations include a four horse equalizer by J H McMillen of Winneshiek County and a full contractors outfit led by Henry Harlow of the Iowa Good Roads Association. Stone from Elsworth quarries Iowa Falls will illustrate stone use on main roads. A N Johnson state engineer of Tilinola will lecture on road projects and concrete. G W Miller Des Moines will discuss bridge company plans and specifications. Mr Boynton of Illinois Steel Co speaks on cement manufacture. Greene County may send its concrete bridge gang with steam mixer. M E Bannon Lee County engineer will discuss bridge construction oversight. The program emphasizes practical road and bridge building and invites county township representation, with railroad rates on certificate plan and a $92 registration fee plus personal expenses to cover supplies and instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Road
Ames
Indiana Road Machine Co
Austin-Western Co
J.D. Adams Co
J. H. McMillen
Winneshiek County
Henry Harlow
Iowa Good Roads Association
Elsworth
Iowa Falls
A. N. Johnson
Tilinola
G. W. Miller
Des Moines
Boynton
Illinois Steel Company
Greene County
M. E. Bannon
Lee County
Uilding
Mattson Promoted to Traveling Auditor at Superior Lumber
G W Mattson has been promoted to traveling auditor as business grows at Superior Lumber Company. Roy Webster will take Mattson’s place at the local yard and plans to reside in a Jones house north of the track with his wife arriving soon. Mattson remains resident in Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Mattson
Spencer Herald
Superior Lumber Company
Mattson
Notice of Trust Deed by E T Hobein of Eatherville
E T Hobein of Eatherville town has executed a trust deed for all creditors. Trustees Sandrol of Estherville and L B Bristol of St Paul will oversee liquidation. Inventory and stock re-marking begin, with aim to close out stock at wholesale prices within a few days. Sale reopening planned by trustees on Saturday August 8th 1908.
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E. T. Hobein
Eatherville
Town
Sandrol
Estherville
Bristol
St. Paul
Porter and Denison Lead Democrats at Waterloo Convention
The Democratic state convention at Waterloo nominated Claude R. Porter for governor and John D. Denison for lieutenant governor by acclamation. The platform calls for tariff reform, trust destruction, rate regulation, direct election of U.S. senators, government control of interstate commerce, and labor solidarity with Gompers.
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Waterloo
R. Porter
Centerville
John D . Denison
Dubuque
Democrata
Claude R. Porter
Appanoose County
John D. Denison, Jr
J. 3. McLuen
Guthrie
C. E. Monroe
Mahaskea
L. F. Danforth
Calhoun
Fred A. Townsend
Monroe
Wilgon
Lyon
Supreme Court
L. M. Fisher
Scott
E. M. Carr
Delaware
T. M. Keenan
Page
H. M. Parker
Muscatine
W. L. Carpenter
Polk
E. K. Stoll
Henry
John D. Denison
Geo. W. Ball
H. BR. Boles
Donald MacRae
Porter
MacRae
Council Blutts
United States
Iowa
Ramuel Gompers
Dann Mitehel
Labor
Endorsement for Bryan in 1908 Campaign
A local endorsement praises William Jennings Bryan as democracy's conceded leader. It lauds his exalted character and peerless statesmanship and pledges unqualified support for his 1908 presidential bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
William Jennings Bryan
Wedding Bells Alf Rhodes to be Married in Madison
Alfred J. Rhodes a leading young attorney in the city will wed Kathryn Harvey of Madison tomorrow at his former home. The bride is described as accomplished and well regarded. Rhodes has built a fine East Maple Street home and will settle there after a short wedding trip.
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Alf. J. Rhodes
Madison, Wis
Alfred J. Rhodes
Thin City
Katheryn Harvey
Rhodes
Ths City
East Maple Street
Elke
Mason City
Rock Ieland
Great, Western Road
Clarion
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the Republican Platform
Simmons
Firet Door South
Magle Clothing House
Geo. D. Perkins
Republican
Porter and
Denison
Platform
Woods Brorusns
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