Campaign of Misrepresentation in Iowa Governor Race
A political communication accuses the Garst campaign of distributing free plates with misstatements to mislead Town voters. It defends Governor Carroll for reducing taxes and building a treasury surplus while opposing a one term rule and urging support for Carroll's reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garst
Carroll
Harry Barmier
Dubuque
Barner
Des
Register and Leader
Taft
Cummins
Dolliver
Iowa
New Pocahontas Publication Named The Arrow
A newly launched sea of journalism at Pocahontas debuts as The Arrow with a flamboyant editor. Critics note its stated political stance remains unclear while observing forest fire coverage from Northern Iowa and Minnesota and comment on democratic and republican loyalties amid Dolliver enthusiasm.
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Pocahontas
He Arrow
Carroll for Governor Renomination in Iowa Primary
A political endorsement urging Republican voters in Iowa to renominate Governor B. F. Carroll. The piece lauds his administration for tax cuts, a $1,209,000 surplus, balanced treasury, and efficient governance, arguing his record merits a second term under a Rooseveltian “square deal” banner.
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Iowa
B. F. Carroll
Carroll
Carroll Defends Record in Governor Race Against Garst
The letter argues Carroll deserves votes from supporters of fair deals and criticizes Garst for appealing to factionalism to win a second term. It frames Garst as engaging in disreputable politics and praises Carroll’s leadership as a strong executive for the state.
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Garst
Carroll
Garat
Pay in Advance Rule Spreads Through Small Weeklies
Redfield and nearby towns with populations around three thousand face rising costs as papers move to prepaid subscriptions. The author notes post office policies pressuring second class status and warns delinquent credit subscrip tions erode revenue while credit sales bolster papers.
Kelty and Garrett in Garst campaign future at stake
Republicans statewide question whether Kelty and Garrett, allied with Garst, will regain office if Garst is nominated and elected. Both men were dismissed from state offices over irregularities. The Clinton Herald notes that Governor Carroll’s safety criteria may apply under a Ciarst scenario. Also announced: Armory theatre May 19 20 21 with Gay S Thomas presenting Edmund Bush and Metropolitan players in repertoire.
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Kelty
Garrett
Garst
Garat
Carroll
Ciarst
Clinton
Armory Theatre
Gay S. Thomas
Edmund Bush
A Very Popular Candidate for Iowa Railroad Commissioner
Des Moines residents note Col. David J. Palmer as a leading Republican in the June 7 primary. Palmer is a farmer from Washington Town and veteran of the Civil War, with service under Grant and Sherman and later roles as State Senator and long time Railroad Commissioner.
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Des Moines
Iowa
David J. Palmer
Palmer
Washington, Town
Grant
Viecksburg
Chattanooga
Atlantic
Sherman
Carolinas
Columbia
South Carolina
Washington
Andrew Johnson
Stanton
Highth Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Shiloh
Twenty-fifth Town Volunteer Infantry
Mt. Pleasant
Dolliver on tariff echoes party divides in Des Moines
The Burlington Hawkeye quotes Senator Dolliver denouncing the new tariff and disapproving of colleagues who supported it. It notes the Republican majority passed the law with President Taft signing, while Democrats and Dolliver allies opposed it, revealing partisan tension in Town.
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Taft
Dolliver
Des Moines
Congress
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Burlington
Secret standpat conference in Des Moines noted
The Upper Des Moines reports a secret conference of standpat leaders held in Des Moines last week with a prominent Kossuth county standpatter participating. The event is shrouded in mystery and if the culprit is nabbed a public example may be made of him.
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Algona
Des Moines
Upper
Complex family wedding near Forest City puzzles readers
In Forest City a marriage at the home of the bride creates a tangled kinship. Mrs Arville Leayn aged 83 wed John Whitlock aged 18. The groom’s father is married to the daughter of the woman the youth married, leading to a chain where the elder becomes his son’s son in law and other odd in law connections emerge, leaving observers puzzled by the relationships.
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Forest City
Register
Leader
Arville Leayn
John Whitlock
Aed
Whitlock
Insurgent fears push Dolliver into dramatic party line
No one who knows Dolliver doubts his fear of insurgents driving him to insurrection. He shifted to align with insurgents, prompting belief his current statements lack conviction. He is hailed as a remarkable political acrobat as Carroll appears poised to win Company D with citizens funding required shares.
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Dolliver
Republican Party
Stage death scene amid ice cream chaos in Wide World tale
A humorous Wide World Magazine account by P. St. Eaton describes a barnstorming performance with stagecrew chaos after an ice cream social. Mac wears new broadcloth trousers and a scarlet tunic as a mock murder scene unfolds with improvised lines and comic bungling. The audience calls it the best death scene seen in town.
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Barnstoring
Wide World
P. St. Eaton
Mac
Old Fitzgerald
The Muskrat A Readable Look At A Common Trapper Animal
Muskrat trapping is widespread with nearly 10 000 American trappers annually. Minnesota and the Red River district report the most skins while Alaska and the Mackenzie district yield lighter pelts. Muskrats are prolific and nocturnal, with three litters per summer and three to five young per litter. They inhabit sluggish streams lakes and marshes building grass and mud domed houses. Entry to dens is usually underwater and burrows extend inland. dens rarely flood except during floods.
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America
Minnesota
Red River District
Alaska
Mackenzie District
Fur News
Color Blindness Across Races Reveals Evolutionary Color Sense
Professor R. Woodworth notes tests show no race has universal red green blindness. He suggests red green blindness is not disease but a reversion to primitive color perception. This implies humanity retains only a partially evolved color sense.
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R. 38. Woodworth
Science
Gambler Says Luck Rules All in Gambling
A New York Times quote reports a successful gambler declaring that bucking bad luck is futile. He advises dropping out when luck seems unfavourable and wooing fortune when favorable, claiming lifelong gambling success by never taking a chance against bad luck.
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New York Times
How Inspiration Works in a Sea Poem
A New York Journal quip notes the sea poem shows genuine inspiration, though the poet claims the idea arose while he sat in a shop having his shoes cobbled. The exchange blends praise with a humorous origin tale.
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New York Journal
Could Have Got It More Easily
Mrs Newlywed People claim you married for gold. Mr Newlywed Whuat polygonsense retorts that if gold was the aim he could have obtained it with far less hardship in South Africa or Alaska.
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South Africa
Alaska
Quote by Swetchine on walking straight selves
A compact quotation reflects on personal integrity and discipline. The speaker asserts that none is stronger than living by one’s own example as a path to guidance. The line frames virtue through self-witness and consistent behavior.
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Mme
Swetchine
Primary election notice for Emmet County Iowa 1910
Notice announces a June 7 1910 primary election across Emmet County Iowa with polls 7am to 8pm in Estherville and 9am to 8pm elsewhere. It lists offices to nominate including governor, secretary of state, auditor, treasurer, attorney general, and many county roles, plus delegates to county conventions. Roy J Ridley county auditor authenticates the notice dated May 16 1910. Also a separate mention promotes a dollar attraction at the Armory Theatre on May 19 20 21.
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Iowa
Emmet County
Supreme Court
Congress
Emmet
Armstrong Grove
Denmark
Jack Creek
High Lake
Twelve Mile Lake
County Central
Estherville
Lowa
Armory Theatre
Senator of Cancer Debate Draws Chicago Medical Society
An Iowa man stirs medical circles by declaring cancer a constitutional disease curable without surgery at a Chicago Medical Society meeting led by Dr. W. A. Guild. He urged a formal record affirming cancer is curable, contrasting with traditional views. Also notes Armory Theatre opening May 19 with A True American and church notices across Des Moines area events.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago
Chicago Medical Society
Caylor
W. A. Guild
Armory Theatre
Odd Fellows Sermon at Federated Baptist Church
A special sermon for Odd Fellows at Federated Baptist Church on Sunday morning May 22 1910 by Rev Benjamin Franklin. Noble Grand directs members to meet in the I O O F hall at 10 o clock and attend in a body leaving at 10 30. All Odd Fellows and guests invited to attend. families welcome. C S Anderson Rec Secretary.
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Federated Baptist
Benjamin Franklin
Moore
Odd Fellows
Estherville
Federated Baptist Church
Ladies Guild of the Episcopal Church
N. B. Egbert
The
Methodist Church
Noble Grand
1.O. O. F. Hall
C. S. Anderson
Rec
Weather Crop Report for Des Moines Area 1910
For the week ending May 8 1910 Des Moines Iowa the period was cool and dry except southeastern counties frost hit on May 12 18 and 4 with freezing in the north. Sunshine was abundant and corn planting advanced to 70 percent though germination slows from cold. southern districts show replanting due to recent heavy rains. Small grain and grass grow slowly but steady. Early potatoes frozen in April are emerging and looking well. Rain falls across the state to close the week.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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Kelty and
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Jarmory
Kingman Bros
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