Iowa Senator Allison challenged by Cummins supporters
A lengthy political column argues Gov. Cummins is the better representative for Iowa in the U.S. Senate, listing claims of leadership on rate legislation, anti trust actions, tariff reform, and public welfare, while criticizing Senator Allison. It also attacks Roosevelt critics and questions funding for veterans homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
United States
Allison
Perking
Roberts
Iowa
Roosevelt
State House
Dehemes
Weather Bureau
Wm. Larrabee
Register
John A. Kasson
McKinley
Northern Securities Company
Great
Northwest
Register and Leader
Cummins
Freeman-Tribune
John A. Lofan
Jowa
Surprise Social for American Patriots at McFerrens’ Home
About twenty five members visited Mr. and Mrs. Rube McFerren on Bank Street last evening causing a surprise. They brought edibles and enjoyed games. A gold mounted fountain pen was given to Mr. McFerren as appreciation for his council chairmanship. The guests left late, well entertained.
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Rube McFerren
Bank Street
Mr. McFerren i
Mission Circle gathers at Elm Street home for papers
The Mission Circle of the Baptist church met at Mrs. J. W. Young’s Elm Street home. After devotion led by president Mrs. B. F. Derr, papers on Life and Work of Wm. Dean and Tibet and Tibetans were read. The Opium Traffic was discussed in a general way. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Circle of the Baptist Church
J. W. Young
Elm Street
B. F. Derr
Wm. Dean
Tibet
E. P. Scriven
C. Leberle
Social Evening at the Williams Home
Dr and Mrs J B Williams hosted a small circle of friends for a pleasant evening at their residence. Hostess served light refreshments and guests reported a convivial, enjoyable time.
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J. B. Williams
Mis cellaneous shower honors next week's bride
A small gathering at Miss June Oppenheimer’s home last evening honored Miss Julia Frank, the upcoming bride, with music and refreshments. Guests included Mrs G W Clark, Edwarth W H Ricell, M Carson, Miss Myrtle Sullivan, Lulu Zublin, Elizabeth Chamber, Bessie Maud, Miss Julia Frank, and June Oppenheimer. The Second and Third ward sewer project has been completed with final work finished Wednesday.
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June Oppenheimer
Julia Frank
Mesdames
G. W. Clark
Edwarth
W. H. Ricell
M. Carson
Myrtle Sullivan
Lulu Zublin
Izabeth ChamberBessie Maud Julia Frank June Oppenheimer
Cummins Seen as Roosevelt's Presidential Possibility
Washington and Des Moines reports say President Roosevelt eyes Governor Cummins as a potential presidential candidate. Iowa’s congressional delegation would back him, with Senator Allison among supporters. A conference of Republican leaders may be called to consider Cummins as the party’s nominee, as the political timetable tightens toward early March conventions and a June national gathering.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Governor Cummins
Cummins
Cumming
White House
Iowa
Allison
Des Moines
Jowa
Taft
Washington
Hughes
Cortelyou
New York
Woods
Republican State Central Committee
A Deserved Tribute to G. W. Smith and Family in Cass Township
A Cass Township tribute recalls G. W. Smith and his wife on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. The piece recounts Smith’s early days as a hired man with N. G. Omstead near Woolstock, his rise to a respected farmer, and his family’s roles in the community. Mrs. Smith, daughter of A. K. Doolittle, shares in their prosperity. they have four children.
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Freeman-Tribue
G. W. Smith
Cass Township
Jr. Mattice
Themarket
Mr. Mattice
N. G. Omnstead
George W. Smith
Omstead
Woolstock
Omsteads
Smith
A. K. Doolittle
Cass Center
Looming Eleven Weeks Shape Iowa Political Scene
Politicians anticipate a stretched period of intense activity spanning eleven weeks in Iowa as presidential politics dominate the agenda. The public eyes potential shifts in campaigns and messaging during a time of holiday shopping at Teed's.
G W Smith’s example inspires other youths in need
Webster City notes a moral exhortation praising G. W. Smith for his deeds and urging other young men without means to follow his example as a model for December 12.
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G. W. Smith
P. W. Lee
Webster City
Dec
Auction Sale on Isham Farm Near Woolstock and Webster City
Farm auction planned for December 18 1907 at the Isham farm four miles southeast of Woolstock and seven miles northeast of Webster City. Sale includes sixty one head of cattle sixty one head of horses and mules seventy head of Poland China hogs farm machinery and various stock with flexible credit terms for amounts over ten dollars. Public sale begins at 10 a m with Frank Creed as proprietor and Chas Marvel and A O Boughton as auctioneers. Free lunch at noon.
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Montana
Isham
Woolstock
Webster City
Poland
Deering
McCormick Mower
Keystone
Thomas
Litchfield
Avery Corn
Fuller & Johnson
Surrey
Plymouth Rock
Frank Creed
Chas. W. Marvel
A. O. Boughton
R. B. Jones
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PD. L. Hunter
Freeman‘Tribune
Burlington
Joseph W. Blythe
Harper’s Weekly
Nashville
The
Freeman- Tribune
Freeman Tribune
Cas
Mit
Bradfield Regulator Oo0
Ulanta
HH. Cook
Second Street
Teed’s
Tili
Sam
Ruegnitz Drug Co
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