Iowa political vows and editorials on Cummins Allison race
The Tribune reviews Iowa political figures and editorials. It discusses Governor Cummins and Senator Allison, noting reactions from Fort Dodge Messenger and Webster City Freeman Tribune, and comments on Taft protectionism and party dynamics. It mentions J. D. Hunter and cautions about election timing and strategies.
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Fort Dodge Messenger
Iowa
Allison
Roberts
Manson Journal
Webster Freeman- Tribune
John D. Hunter
Webster City
Messenger
J. D. Hunter
Hunter
Cummins
United States
Freeman-Tribune
Gear
le Follette
Look into History: Should Senators Be Replaced by Youth
Davenport Times cites 1873 question about whether a faithful senator should be ousted for younger men. The paper notes Senator Allison addressed the issue and urges a historical examination.
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Davenport Times
Allison
The
Times
Occupations of Women in Twelfth Census Revealed
The Twelfth Census shows breadwinners among women occupying 303 distinct roles with women present in all but nine. No women were soldiers sailors or marines nor members of fire departments or street car crews though two were motormen. Telegraph linemen roofers slaters helpers to boiler makers brass workers and apprentices were also absent. The reader may find further details of these distributions interesting.
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United States
Fire Department
Iowa Colony in Colorado A Positive View of Arriba and Limon
A visiting Iowa writer reports strong dairy and grain prospects in Arriba and Limon Colorado. He notes abundant moisture for crops, good alfalfa, healthy cattle on native grass, and favorable climate for future farming while advising careful land evaluation and convoyed exploration before purchase. The piece praises Webster City and Homer crews for their optimism and work ethic.
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Colorado
Iowa
Illinois
Ebbe. Hall
Homer
Arriba
Lincoln County
Mert Stebbins
Wm. Wright
Mr. Kidder
C. Robie
Kit Johnson
Mr. Richards
Webster City
E. E. Hall
B. Eslick
Fred Lynde
Mr. Guthrie
Mr. Corbin
Women in the workforce by occupation in the Twelfth Census
The report lists counts of women in diverse roles from pilots to machinists. Domestic service dominates with 1,124,383 women, while farm laborers total 456,406, mostly from the South and largely of the negro race. A majority (60.09%) are family members helping on home farms.
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United States
Freeman Tribune backs Cummins for senator
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune endorses Cummins for senator, noting the paper’s steady stance and predictable editorial position, unlike the Sioux City Journal's perceptions of Allison.
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Webster City Freeman-Tribune
Cummins
Sioux City Journal
Auxetophone Brings A New Talking Voice To Iowa
A Victor Auxetophone, a landmark in phono graphy, arrives at the armory opera house for 500 dollars. The device reproduces voices and instruments with remarkable fidelity, running on electric motor power and wind from bellows. It will headline summer entertainments and a dance program, with concerts planned a week hence.
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Armory“Opéra
Iowa
Victor
Teed’s
Opera House
Neighborhood Notes Highlight Local Visits and Vacation
C L Gilbert and family returned home from a trip to Indian territory. Mrs C G A Seamands traveled to Nebraska for her brother's wife’s death. Mrs Jay Riley and children went to Jewell to visit her parents. A large local delegation attended the Dolly Varden play in Webster City. Miss Ethel Seamands visited relatives in Webster City. Miss Hannah Cordice and sister visited Parkersburg to see grandparents. Mrs Toppenburg spent Sunday with relatives in Jewell. School closed Friday for summer vacation with a program in the afternoon and evening.
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C.L. Gilbert
Indian Territory
CG. A. Seamands
Nebraska
Jay Riley
Jewell
Dolly Varden
Webster City
Ethel Seamands
Hannah Cordice
Parkersburg
Fremont Woman Visits Iowa Falls with Mrs Swiney
Mrs H F Price departs Fremont this week for a visit with Mrs J H Swiney in Iowa Falls. Mr and Mrs Lou Mills of Webster City spent Sunday with the Wm Morrow family. Miss Annette Stark continues to be a guest in the area.
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H. F. Price
Iowa Falls
J. H. Swiney
Lou Mills
Webster City
Wm. Morrow
Annette Stark
Local Notes from Liberty and Surrounding Areas
Liberty residents share visits and arrivals including Henry Greenfield returning from South Dakota and Herman Potgeter arriving to teach German in Forreston. Noah Hurst’s illness brings visitors from Webster City. Rain arrives easing a prior dry spell as Anna Kennedy returns home and Rev. J F Mueller travels to Holland for a mission feast.
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Liberty
Henry Greenfield
South Dakota
Herman Potgeter
Forreston
O. Denekas
K. Smid
Webster City
Noah Hurst
Lente
Lenox
Ss. D
Pleasant Hill Baseball and Social Notes
Two Saturday games at Pleasant Hill saw Grandview boys beat Pleasant Hill 26 to 15, setting up a rubber on the 14th at Grandview. Married men defeated the bachelors 28 to 8 in a nine inning game with notable catches. Mrs. Wilson of Stanhope visited family in Pleasant Hill. Miss Lola Anderson received gifts after a successful school term. Rev Arrasmith preached at Pleasant Hill. others attended Memorial services at Saratoga and Webster City. Louise Anderson taught for Miss Todd at Saratoga Friday June 4.
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Pleasant ‘Hill
Grandview
Pleasant Hill
Wilson
Stanhope
F. D. Riley
Lola Anderson
Arrasmith
Fort Dodge
Saratoga
Webster City
Louise Anderson
Todd
Notice to Contractors for Hamilton County Drainage Work
Sealed bids for Johnson tile line drainage district No 9 in sections 32 and 33 will be received by the Hamilton County board of supervisors at the county auditor's office in Webster City until noon on July 1, 1907. Bids require a 10 percent certified check. districts to be completed in 1907. See plat and profile on file. signed by O A Cragwick Auditor and Geo S Neel Chairman. Noted June 4 1907.
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Board of Supervisors
J. Hamilton County
Iowa
County Auditors Office
Webster City
Johnson
O. A. Cragwick
Hamilton County
Geo. S. Neel
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