Republican County Ticket Faces Local Races in Webster City
Fragmentary poll list shows candidates including George P Obfisti ar for treasurer from Clear Lake, H Shaffer for sheriff, LN Gerber for superintendent, D H O Hall for coroner, and E Bob for surveyor in Webster City with several missing letters and unclear spellings.
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SJ. H. Shaffer
Cesses
Gerber
Webster City
O. A
E. Bob Asi
Suersinor
Dist. c. D
Editorial on age politics and party reform in early 1900s
The piece notes Indiana and Beveridge as too old or too young for president while criticizing Republican surplus rhetoric. It discusses the 1900s state political scene, judges Weaver and Towner contending for the supreme court nomination, and media bias among Dubuque and Des Moines outlets. It ends with a jab at partisan takes and a nod to Nazareth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weaver
Towner
Supreme Court
Manchester
Des Moines Leader
Nazareth
Railroads To Face Straightforward Assessment Under New Resolutions
A sweep of county Republican resolutions urges a plain law for assessing railroad property. Clay and Hamilton counties want removal of executive council discretion, tying taxes to actual market value to ensure fair burden across state and inter state properties. The stance argues against special treatment of railroads versus other property.
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Algona
General Assembly
Executive Council
Hamilton County
Railroads to be taxed on full bond and stock value
The Freeman Tribune and the Register push railroad taxation on full bonded indebtedness and stock value. They argue stock ownership does not imply ownership of debt, as mortgage holders do not own the asset. the example cites Chicago Burlington & Quincy and a $185,807,100 bonded debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Freeman-Tribune
Register
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
State Register
Railroads should be taxed on actual value like other property
The Freeman-Tribune argues railroads must be taxed on their real worth, not watered stock. It cites transactions on the Chicago Burlington & Quincy line to illustrate that stock equity plus bonded debt reflects total value and urges Iowa to tax railroads by actual value or alternative per-mile and per passenger/freight schemes, comparing Connecticut and Delaware approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
the Register
Executive Council of
Iowa
Freeman-Tribune
Larrabee
Register
Kansas
Nebraska
Connecticut
The
Delaware
Voice for the Voiceless: Abused Animals under Heat
A reader letter cites Chicago Record-Herald figures of over 300 animals killed in heat at stockyards, including 104 hogs 78 cattle and 98 sheep. The writer urges humane action calling for laws to prevent recurring mass fatalities and better transport conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Record-Herald
Caesar
Ims
Buggies and Hay Tools Listing with Wide Range
Advertisement lists top buggies priced 55 to 80 dollars two seated surveys 75 to 115 three spring wagons 85 to 65 open and closed Stanhopegs 70 to 125 rubber tired top buggies and road wagons from 75 up 382 styles on hand also full line of hay tools including Clean Sweep C B Q and Keystone hay loaders and side delivery rakes. urging customers to see before buying elsewhere.
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Keystone
Ditifi B. C. Mason
J W Pearce & Son Offers Farm Goods in Lat Kamrar Iowa
Local sellers J W Pearce & Son advertise best standard binding twine 8c Manila twine 914c and top buggies priced from 43 to 70 cents with surveys from 60 to 0. Come and see their goods in Lat Kamrar Iowa.
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Manila
J. W. Pearce & Son
Kay County Oklahoma Wheat Prospects Strong With Rail Excursions
Kay County offers rich black loam soil and leads in diverse cereals and fruits. Excursions depart Webster City on the first and third Tuesdays monthly via Over Clinoig Central Burlington Santa Fe routes, priced at 17.60 round trip. Inquiries to C. E. Pochel and Chas. Dick.
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Europe
Kay County
Webster City
Clinoig Central
Burlington & Santa Fe
C. E. Pochel
Newkirk
Oklo
Chas, Dick
Washington County historical society organized in Pennsylvania
Dr J M Shaffer of Keokuk presents a 1901 Washington County historical society article from The Washington Reporter detailing aims to collect and preserve local and military papers and relics. It notes incorporation January 1 1901 and outlines membership, meetings, and the need for county societies to safeguard history for public access and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annals of
Iowa
J. M. Shaffer
Keokuk
Washington
Washington County
Washington County Historical Society
Pennsylvania
Boone
Scott
Lucas
Correction of Assessment and Tax List Repeal Provisions
Repeals section one thousand three hundred eighty five and replaces with new rules for corrections of assessment and taxation. Auditors may correct errors and list omitted property with ten days notice by registered letter. parties may appeal to district court. Includes provisions on timing, expenses, and reporting to the board of supervisors. Also notes April 6 1900 approval and quotes Rockefeller on self mastery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Court On Appeal
Board of Review
Official Chicago Board of Trade Markets Info
Des Moines service notes markets fed by private Peis sites including Chicago and New York Be jone and Stock. Branch offices listed in Webster City Fort Dodge Marshalltown Mason City and Hampton with commission connections to Chicago and correspondents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade
Martin & Slack
Des Moines
Special days at Buffalo Pan American Exposition July events
A list of July observances at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo includes Dominion day New York State Teachers' association July 1. various associations and building dedication events on July 2 and 3. July 5 to 7 feature Liederkrantz day Educators' day and several national groups. July 9 to 11 list Commercial Travelers' days and multiple trade and fraternal totals. continuing July 14 through 30 covers diverse groups from Anti Cigarette league to W C T U congress and Elks day.
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Buffalo
New York State
Teachers’ Association
Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union
Theta
Delta,Chi
Wellesley College
Missouri
Illinois
New York
Association of Deaf Mutes of New York
Anti-Cigarette League
Congress of Indian Educators
State League of Co-Operative Building Associations
Chautauqua
Pan-American Bible Study Congress
Electrical Contractors
Ohio
Grand Chapter of
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Knights
Grain Exports Drain St Joseph Elevators
Chicago grain buyers ordered shipments as Bush orders from Chicago last night cleared every bushel of wheat corn and barley in St Joseph elevators. Over 600000 bushels went out for export in the past week. About 400000 bushels stored at Elwood Kansas and St Joseph Grand Island elevators were also shipped southward this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
St. Joseph
St. Joseph and
Grand Island
Elwood
Kan
Cellar Men Strike Hits Des Moines Starch Works
Des Moines workers at a National Starch branch walked out on June 28 seeking a 10 percent raise. The strike left about 200 men unemployed as operations halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
National Starch Works
Christian Endeavorers Travel to Cincinnati by Rail
Illinois Central and Big Four offer excursion fares for Christian Endeavor Convention travelers. Illinois Central routes from Iowa to Chicago provide strong schedules and equipment while Big Four departs from Illinois Central station in Chicago. Tickets at 2.00 on sale July 4–6. return by July 14 with possible extension to August 31 upon deposit of ticket and 50 cent fee. Contact F Merry Assistant General Passenger Agent Dubuque IA for circulars showing rates from principal Illinois Central points.
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Christian Endeavorers
Cincinnati
Illinois Central
Milnois Central
Ths
Iowa
Chicago
Peivitegen
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the Tribune
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GEO. P. Obfistiar, Son
Emstworth
John E. Fardal
Vesesreeen
Sherif
Indiana
Allison
Town
Beveridge
Dubuque Herald
Democratic Party
B. C. Mason
Lat Kamrar, Iowa
Oklahoma
John ‘D."rockefeller
Chicago University
Rockefeller
Springfield Register
Butes
Gertrude Rich
Mra
Silver
Joe
Oppice
Ichabod B. Gifford
C. H. Feldman
John Meyer
Chas
L. Backno
Sarah A. O'Connor
E. J. Henry
A. G
DeCamp
Sara McLaughlin
Chase
M. D
D. D. Woodard
W. H. Porter
Geo. E. Clark
Lottie Littleton
James Hickman
A. T. Wilkins
John White
Orange Royal
E. O. Robin
A. B. Cobb
Ed. Bromfield
D. Brown
J. C. Pierce
N. Soutter
D. D
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