Iowa Republicans Nominate Ticket at Des Moines Convention
The Des Moines Republican state convention nominated a full slate led by Electors Baldwin and Roe of Des Moines and Cornhuskers. District electors E V Tucker A L Bartholomew L B Raymond C H McNider H H Rood S H Harper Rhynsburger Marion F Stookey P L Seever Thomas Wray George E Bowers and officials W B Martin G S Gilbertson F Merriam C W Mullan Enlin McLain D J Palmer. Resolutions mourn John Henry Gear and praise Edwin H Conger while affirming loyalty to Iowa and national party leadership.
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Des Moines
Cummins
Hamilton
John M. Baldwin
Cornell i Bluffs
Ole QO. Roe
Des, Moines
E. V. Tucker
Louisa
A. L. Bartholomew
Jackson
L. B. Raymond
Franklin
C. H. McNider
Cerro Gordo
H. H. Rood
Linn
S. H. Harper
Wapello
C. Rhynsburger
Marion
Marion F. Stookey
Enlin McLain
Johnson
Railroad
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Iowa Republicans Endorse McKinley Roosevelt Platform
The Iowa Republicans back the Philadelphia national platform and its candidates McKinley and Roosevelt, urging all citizens to support pro prosperity policies. State committee officers are reelected H O Weaver chair and C W Phillipps secretary with holdovers in several districts, listing district representatives.
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Leslie M. Shaw
Philadelphia
Towa
Iowa
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Republic
Commonwealth
H. O. Weaver
C. W. Phillipps
K.H. Spence
Louisa
Jackson
Verton E, Sweet
Brenter
W. E. Turner
Chickasaw
E.M. Sargent
Grundy
R. W. Clayton
Mahaska
Dallas
Fighth
R. H.spente
Ringgold
J. E. Bruce
Cass
J. T. “Drug
Hamilton
George ©. Scott
Plymouth
Oppose Biennial Elections in State Amid Debate
Col L B Raymond of the Franklin Recorder argues against changing annual to biennial elections. He contends it distances officeholders from the people, increases professional politics, and shifts power to appointing authorities. He warns voters may regret a biennial shift as campaigns wane.
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Col
L. B. Raymond
Franklin Recorder
Senator Logan and missed fortune in property
A historical remark contrasts Senator Logan's honesty with business foresight noting that retaining property could have made him a millionaire, implying wealth without compromising integrity.
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Senator Gear
Loor
Logan
Senator Logan
Senator Hoar Attacks Bryan Over Treaty Stance
Globe Democrat reports Senator Hoar charges that Bryan backed the Spain treaty in hopes of boosting his presidential bid. Hoar says Bryan sought to keep the issue for 1900, opposing national welfare and Philippine sovereignty, while using imperialism as a political weapon.
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Globe Democrat
Spain
Bryan
Washington
Senate
Hoar
Bryant
United States
Philippines
Chamber Set Sale Price Declares Decorated Washbasin
A special sale offers a decorated Chamber Set including wash-bowl and pitcher covered chamber soap dish and mug priced at 82.44 after a 244 listing and 3.95 value noted in the ad.
Mrs Hoffman Dies and Burial in Casa Cemetery
Mrs Hoffman died Wednesday and was buried in Casa cemetery the following day. A news roundup notes local visits and farm activity with references to Des Moines trips, quarantines for smallpox, tent meeting plans, and several families visiting relatives across the area. July 31 weather prospects and threshing sounds are mentioned along with community events and illnesses.
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Grant Vigors
John McFarland
Des Moines
A.B. Clark
Jacob ‘Dick
Abner Mead
Morris
Lake Charles
John Dick
Wright
Stanhbops
Bella Mill
Local Social Notes Include Brief Journeys and Visits
Mre. Louiga Wilson returns from a two month visit with relatives in Ilinoie. Mrs. Harvey Bosworth of Case Center and Mrs. Mary Clark of Brooklyn call in town Monday. Dick and Charley Miller depart for Hancock county to visit a brother. D. F. Knudeson and wife visit Mrs. Roee Boynton’s Thursday along with Isa and Clara Shinkle. Mre. Pheebe McKee of Down visits Mrs. H. B. Ford. Mrs. Geo. Kastler hosts a small gathering Saturday and Sunday for Mabel Eva Ne-)
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Louiga Wilson
Ilinoie
Harvey Bosworth
Case Center
Inlaw
Mary Clark
Brooklyn
N. Y
Charley Miller
Hancock County
D. F. Knudeson
Isa
Clara Shinkle
Roee Boynton
Local Notices Record Changes in August Meeting
Mrs. Stoner travels to Indiana due to her father's death. The Ladies Aid plans to meet with Mrs. N F Christenson on Wednesday, August 2. Listed names include Louis Coquelin Harold Ocea Delle Ford and Mrs Stoner.
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Lie
Louis Coquelin
Harold
Ocea Delle
Ford
Stoner
Indiana
Ladies Aid
N. F. Christenson
Doctors to Meet Here Fort Dodge District Medical Society August 14
A Fort Dodge District Medical Society meeting is set in the city on Tuesday August 14 with about sixty physicians expected. A banquet will follow the program from 7 to 11 o'clock at or near the Elks hall. Afternoon sessions feature papers on appendicitis exophthalmic goiter gynecological practice and drainage. Evening sessions include talks on two surgical cases hypnosis and applied therapeutics by local and visiting doctors.
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Fort Dodge
Independence
Iowa
C. W. Rummel
M. D
Webster City
Mathew D. Dann
Buffalo
N.Y
A. M. Pond
Vada Ee
Churchill
G. A. Geist
Stanhope
Reward Offered for Vandalism of Telegraph Lines
Twenty five dollars reward offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of any threshing outfit or other parties breaking telegraph or telephone wires. Included are several land transactions and property notes with dates and names such as Martin Tet, Co, L N Gerber, Jacob M Funk, Prouty and family, G H and W B Daniels. Also notes a coal supplier, A Magzort, with phone number 137.
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Did-1
EE. BH
Martin Tet, Co
Great Western Excursion Tickets For National Encampment
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a round trip excursion fare to Chicago for the Thirty fourth National Encampment. Tickets on sale Aug 25 to 29 with return validity to Sept 30, extendable for 40 cents. President McKinley to attend. Inquiries to F H Lord G P and T A 113 Adams St Chicago.
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Chicago Great Western
Chicago
Lake Michigan
McKinley
Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams Street
Farmer's National Congress Excursion Offer to Colorado Springs
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces a special excursion sale for the Farmer's National Congress meeting in Colorado Springs. On August 18 and 19, excursion tickets are offered at a round trip fare of 3.00, valid through September 20. Inquiries to any Great Western agent or F. H. Lord GP T A 113 Adams Street.
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Be Ib
Oregon
California
Burleson & Hayt
Arm
Hammer Soda
Liberty
Cub
Chicago Great Western Ry
Colorado Springs
Great Western
F. H. Lord
T. A
Adama Street
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D. U Palmer
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Berggren
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Joe
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Philippine Islands
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Minnesota
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Japan
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Webster Township
Saratoga
Stearns
Nellie Burton
Ruthie Riley
Eva Jameson
Kesler
Turk
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Layne
Fern
Francis and
Maude Guthrie
Lake View
Mt. Crosley's
Mt.’ Zion
Widd Farrell
Wm. Holhan
Highview
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Prairie Queen
L N
Gerber
Jacob M Funk
Prouty
G H
Daniels
A. Magzort
Marketea
Chicago Board of Trade Markets
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Weare Commission Co
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Hieber
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