Primary Races and Local GOP Notes in Iowa
Announcements show candidates for county supervisor and other offices in Estherville area with primaries set for September. Mentions Secretary Shaw as a vocal Republican, debates in Jackson and Wood counties, and editorials urging entry into the county race mix. Citizens of Ruthven push petition efforts to open a pardons measure, while statewide party dynamics hint at Bryan-Hearst electoral tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AU Previsor
Lhereby
Mystif
Estherville Watrat
Republicana
Gro. H. Anderson
Power struggle marks Jasper county GOP convention split
The Jasper county convention produced two delegations seeking admission to the state convention as factions backed Cummins and Perkine vie for influence. Votes were evenly split with adherence to high handed methods, two sets of county officers nominated, and two slates reelected to the state convention.
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Jasper County
Perkine
Cummins
Judicial Convention Ballots In Rin Jinetaburg Tilt Toward Spirit Lake
The Rin jinetaburg judicial convention adjourned to Spirit Lake on July 12 after 183 ballots. Buena Vista led with 107 votes for many candidates while others ranged from 1 to 16, with 47 votes needed for a choice and no clear winner amid caucusing and county bloc voting.
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Rinjinetaburg
Spirit Lake
Conventio
Palo Alto
BH Kelley
Pocahontas
F.C. Gilchriat
Humboldt
DD. K. Coyle
Kossuth
Judge Quarton
Dan Coyle
F. ©. Gilchrist
Why La Follette Couldn't Come to Iowa
A poured-over report says Senator La Follette failed to visit Iowa for Cummins due to other duties in Washington. Washington papers claimed he returned to debate Hamlet in New York, preferring scholarly talk over political campaigning, complicating Cummins’ Iowa visit.
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LA Follette
Cummins
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Washington
Gummins
Cumming
Lowa
Alde
Gov. Cumin
Semetor la Folletta
New York State
Hamlet
Guy
Gov. Cumming
Iowa
PERKING OUTLOOK BRIGHT DES MOINES CAMPAIGN
Des Moines Iowa June 11 1806 report states Perkins campaign gains momentum after a tough week Jasper and Polk counties saw strong contests. Early efforts by Cumming followers relied on snap caucuses in Colfax and nearby towns to gain an early edge. Perkins supporters pursued farmer education to counteract quick caucus strategies.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Perkins
Jasper County
Jose Polk
Cumming
Colfax
Perkins Leads Cummins In Iowa Caucus Fallout In 1890s
The report traces shifts in rural sentiment where four western Jasper County townships favor Perkins over Cummins, reversing five year past results. Waterloo’s east ward caucus results and a heated credential contest foretell a pro Perkins path, with tallying showing Perkins short of Cummins by several delegates and a looming state convention contest.
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Preeineta
Cumming
Perkins
Polk County
Parkins
Sioux City
Maytag
Cummins
Jasper County
J Curmains
Qaure
Mr. Perkins
Cusamina
Troi
Cad
Blackhawk County
East Waterloo
Waterloo
Cwnmins
Returna
Hled
BE. D. Chassell
LeMars
Committee of Credentials
Phsre
Geal
Danning
anti-Cummins
Mat the
Torus
Parefected Waking Maida In Japan
A Gmith's Weekly note describes Japanese dinner etiquette. Hosts greet guests while ladies may not attend, tea and confectionery are offered beforehand, and barefoot maids in kimonos serve multiple course meals after a bowing gesture.
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Maida
Japan
Truye
Gmith’s
Ivory paper cutter tale from Lord Dufferin era
A tall tale from Hag- Mah papers recounts Lord Dufferin as viceroy of India. A maharajah asked to see an ivory paper cutter, received it, and months later a fine elephant was introduced into the room with newspapers nearby.
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Lord Dufferin
India
In- Gor
Mahbareigh
Davidson and guests travel to attend State University event
Mr and Mrs J A Davidson and Bupt Mamta Pingrey plan to go to Town City on Friday to attend the State University. Mis Loia Davidson is one of the graduates. Mr and Mrs A Shiffett, Mr and Mrs J D Carpenter, Mrs J Terraberg and Mrs Clara Judd return home to Grinnell Tuesday morning after a month long visit with Mr and Mrs Geo Shiffiett near Maple Hill.
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Laura Montgomery
Minneapolis
Frank Dunham
Clarence Ladd
Willie Johnston
Harry Johnston
State University
Ida Ellerby
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Iva Moats
Swea City
Estherville
Lydia Myers
Chas
Elees and Son
Elee
Boone
Florence Egbert
5. R. Stedman
Emmetsburg
Nina Bates
Cedar Rapids
Harriet Patterson
Louise Hobein
Nannie
Pansy Wilkingon
Nora Springs
P. J. Sullivan
John Barker
Henry Pullen
Pittaville
Wisconsin
Henry Arnudgen
Superior
F. H.'Rhodus
Dar Rapids
J. J. Hardy
Ows
B. B. Anderson
Inwood
J. A. Davidson
Mamta
Pingrey
Town City
Mis. Loia Davidson
A. Shiffett
J.D. Carpenter
J. Terraberg
Clara Judd
Grinnell
Heritage of memory and virtue for future generations
The piece urges parents to leave children an accumulation of memories, inspirations, examples, and hopes that enrich brain, heart, and soul and service. If a fortune accompanies these gifts, it can be guided away from harm and become a tool for higher and nobler aims.
Protection, Mrs Albee by Love and Rumors
In a terse street exchange Mrs Bebee reveals she married Mr Bebee to shield him from three pursuing widows. The dialogue suggests social pressure and protective motives amid gossip in their neighborhood.
The Covetous Man Admonition in Prose Verse
A fragmentary proverb from Fuller warns against provoking a covetous man with requests. It notes his foul mood in the morning, and that restraint in the afternoon may avert his harsh rebukes or demands. The archaic phrasing reflects moral teaching on greed.
Micery as Calls Riches and the Downfall of Virtue
A compact proverbic reflection likens wealth to a laden tree that breaks its boughs, arguing riches, like lightning or heavy fruit, corrode virtue in the possessor and invite ruin. Burton-era tone emphasizes moral caution regarding wealth's perils.
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Burton
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Emmat County
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Short
C. TL. Haynes
Shaw
Palo Alto County
Milford Mail
Masonic Grand Lodge
Fen More
Ruthven
Ghland
A|ardon
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Blackeiwk
Roosevelt
Perking
Riferson
Jasper
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Democratic Party
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York
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Sibley
Leo Wagoner
Town Falls
Henry Riley
Altamont
G. G. Garnet
Osage
John Hanson
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Fred F. Hendershot
Monrose
BR. ©. Bond
S. W. Bond
Mrs. M. O. Mead
Mrs
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Mra. Herman Oranak Vy
Miss Hiveling Dale
Ed. Sanborn
Frank Wing
Miller
South Dakota
Mra
W. J. Pullen
A. J. Anderson
High Lake Township
C. C. Birney
Mason City
O. A. McCall
Anamosa
Warren Pullen
Nic Aday
John G. Farmer
Rock Island
John Montgomery
Geo. Zeeman
Montgomery
Mra. W
Law
Hampton
Leonard Blakey
Jas Barnum
Huntington
Dexter
C. W. Trousdale
Sioux Falls
Stella Chamberlain
Albert Lea
Grace Aitchison
Edar Falla
T. E. ‘Bemis
Himnoiy
Jroin
Miss Williams
Bode
W.E. Bachman
John Giese
Watertown
Henry J. Giese
Hid. Harvey
L. P. Peterson
Peterson
G. B. Caroway
Wells
Minn
Higley
Misa Mable
Clare Perkins
Des’ Mothes
M. J. Groves
Groves
Miss Perkins
South Bend Watch
South Bend
Carl Olson
the Jeweler
The
Estherville Jewelry and Music Co’s
Court House
Estherville J.and
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