Johnson Wins Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination by Wide Margin
The Democratic candidate for governor, Johnson, secured about 1200 votes more than his rivals, with strong statewide support indicating he will be a formidable challenger to the GOP. Vessey Byrne era critics urge voters to reject continued mismanagement in state government. Odd Fellows and Rebeccas in Wagner are urged to observe Odd Fellows Memories Day next Sunday with a 2:00 p.m. lodge gathering and a 2:30 p.m. memorial address at the Congregational Church led by N. G. W. W. Cochran and R. E. Bayes respectively. The piece notes Roosevelt-era editors accusing the Republican National Committee of stacking Taft delegates over Roosevelt.
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Wagner
Odd Fellows
Congregational Church
N. G. W. W. Cochran
R. E. Bayes
Taft Delegates Seated Drives Gubernatorial Contests
Analysis of party delegate seating shows Taft gains in Alabama Kentucky and Arkansas contests while Roosevelt forces contest outcomes lag. The piece contrasts editorials with committee votes, questioning whether state results or merits decide seating, amid tensions with Nebraska Iowa and North Dakota influences. A separate anecdote describes a Ravinia depot altercation where a conductor upheld discipline against disruptive passengers.
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Laws
Kenyon
Iowa
E. E. Hart
Taft
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Victor Rosewater
North Dakota
LaFollette
James Kennedy
Alabama
Kentucky
Mr. Hart
Arkansas
Victor Roosewater
Roosevel
la Follette
Pasengers
Ravinia
Anderson
Aloom
Letter Praising Mrs Jace Greve Truax as Teacher and Educator
Pierre Nebraska June 12 1912 To whom it may concern I have known Mrs Jace Greve Truax for several years She taught in the Kearney Nebraska Normal School and later taught primary methods and conducted a teachers institute in Lincoln County as County Superintendent During four years as Superintendent she did more efficient work and was popular with teachers I recommend her as a first class teacher and institute worker She would be a valuable member for Board of Education due to her wide experience in school affairs
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Board of Eucation
Iowa Senator Praises Reorganized Church Policy and Community Impact
In a U S Senate speech J P Dolilver of Iowa lauds the reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints for half a century of influence in its Iowa communities. He notes its creed differs from Utah Mormonism in polygamy stance and ritual absence, praising its industrious, law abiding followers. The rest of the items mention local farming, visiting or returning individuals, and social gatherings with several personal notes about residents and a local ball game.
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J. P. Dolilver
Iowa
U. S. Senate
Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints
Joseph Smith
Utah
Latiler Day Saints Church Dispute Letter to Editor
The letter from Wagner of S D June 10 1912 corrects a June 7 post claim about Elder Garet an LDS Mormon missionary. It explains Eber Garnet is a missionary of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with headquarters at Lamoni Iowa and contrasts beliefs between the two churches.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
John Verzani
Jenny
Wheeler
Janeney
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Corey & Blackman Publishers
South Dakota
Repebliteen National Committee
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Deak Bay Point Waull
A. C. Knight Wasner
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A. C. Knight
August Talberg
Kennedy
P. N. Moody
Nolan
Emma Dunsmore
Will Dunsmore
Mae McFarland
Springfield
Viola Mol
Mixers
Asp Grovers
Sam Berry
Siena Ae
Wasner
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Actoenes
Lee Land
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