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Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
PRESIDENT sEERLEvs WORDS.

my association with teachers and
my experience with the county super
intendents of Iowa have compelled
me to know that there are no more
efficient school teachers in the state,
than the women who hold the county
superintendency. The record made
by these women is unequalled for it's
sincerity, thoroughness and eflici-
ency."
These words of President Seerley,
of the Iowa State Normal School are
of special interest to the voters of
Wapello county this year, inasmuch,
as the republicans have placed in
nomination for the Office of county
superintendent, Miss Emma Nye. Pres
ident Seerley's long experience in ed
ucational matters and his long connec-
ton with the Iowa State Normal
school, lends weight to his views on
public school affairs that cannot be
disregarded by the people of Iowa.
His opinion expressed in the above
statement prove the experience of sew
eral counties near Wapello that have
tried women county superintendents
and have found their work eminently
satisfactory.
Those who know Miss Nye realize
that more sincere, faithful teacher
never engaged in public school work.
These same qualities will be brought
by her to the duties of the Office OF
county superintendent and the people
of the county may rest assured that
|. By her election to this Office the
school affairs OF the county will be
managed and directed in most able
and satisfactory manner Voters OF
Ottumwa, weigh we'll the words OF
President Seerley before going to the
polls ard casting your ballot for coun
| ty superintendent.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
ANOTHER DIES MONIES "SToRY'
EXPLODED.

Burlington Hawk Eye.-ENery time
Secretary Shaw goes to Des Moines
he is called upon to deny q lot of news
paper talk emanating from no other
source that the enterprising journal
lists of the capital city. The latest
Trigger ill., the -woodpile' bit of gos
sip Which the secretary has had to
deny is that of Il Des Moines paper to
the effect that he was after the sena-
seems to be absolutely no foundation
for such story and the SECRETARY
himself has put the emphatic stamp
of his denial upon it.
From the same source came the
stories of Secretary Shaw's candidacy
for the vice presidency and other
stories in which the secretary was
placed in the attitude of carrying on
a strenuous campaign against Cover
nor Cummins.
There is but one object in these re-
ports and that is to stir up strife
among the republicans and to place
Governor Cummins in the awkward
position OF being the abused and per-
secuted party,
These fakes have to a certain extent
succeeded heretofore. but the ridicu-
lous one just perpetrated has fallen
| very fiat. With Secretary Shaw in
| Iowa delivering eloquent and convinc-
! ing arguments why Governor Cummins
| should be reelected and the Whole
/ party in a state of enthusiastic unity
4 the week before election day was i
4 poor one in which to spring such q
4 story. 1t met the reception it deserved
| and with Secretary Shaw's emphatic
/ denial it has already taken its place
4 among those things the fate of which
| is to die a-bornin'.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
REPUBLICAN MEETING AT KER.

One of the best republican meetings
held in the county during the present
campaign was the one at Keb on
Tuesday evening. Every seat in thel
school house was taken and those
present listened to the discussion OF
the political questions with an atten-
tiveness that bespeaks marked inter-
est in the campaign. The words of
Chairman r. Williams in opening the
meeting, in which he referred to the
fact that one of the great railroad
companies in this part of the state is
now searching for men to go to work
for 81 per day, while in 1882 men
were seeking employment of this same
road for $50 per day, is one OF the
most eloquent tributes to the policy
of republican protection that has
been uttered in the state during the
present campaign. This fact is de-
serving of the careful consideration
of every voter of Wapello county.
The reception given Hon. A. w. Blu
chanan and other republican candl-
dates present was indicative OF the
satisfaction with which the people of
Keb view the management of the
county affairs by the present officers.
Mr.. Buchanan's remarks, relative to
| the work that had been accomplish
ed during the last session OF the
state legislature proved to the minds
| of his hearers that Wapello county
had representative well qualified to
| look after their interest in the state
/ legislature.
Mr.. Reece in his discussion OF the
national questions showed the people
!, of Keb that the record of the republi
4 can party had been one OF promises
4 fulfilled, that the measures passed by
/ its legislators had been for the good
of every American citizen and that
\ under the enforcement OF republican
j policies the people of this countr!
had enjoyed a degree of prosperit,
! never before experienced and altogeth
er unknown by the people OF any othe
\ county. He recalled to the minds o
J, his hearers the bitter experiences o
1893 to 1897 when the democratic pol
icy of free trade was in force, whel
more than 100000 workingmen Were
unable to secure employment ant
t were tramping about the country get
ting what little they had to eat at tn
soup, houses established by publi
charity. People of Wapello county re
member those years of bitter expert
! ence and do not care for their repe
: tition.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
COED REPUBLICAN MEETING.

The republican meeting held at
Hubbler school house last evening
was indicative of the fact that the peo-
pie of Keokuk township are pleased
with tlae administration that has been
given by the republican party in coun-
ty state and national affairs. There
was good attendance and all present
listened closely to the discussion of
the questions of the campaign. The
discussion of the republican policy of
protection presented by the speakers
was clear and concise and demon
strated that in the history of the hui
man race, the nations having utilized
it's benefits have far outstripped those
who have not given to their people
such encouragement
The Importance of the present cam
paign was also shown in its bearing
upon the presidential canvass OF next
yeas. Republicans of, Keokuk town
ship realize that they have been en-,
joying unparalleled prosperity during
the past few years under republican
policies and they purpose to see
to it that these policies and the party
responsible for them are kept in pow
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31

the right and do influence in a large
measure the conduct of the campaign.
Every voter knows the Importance
of having competent men in office.
Every taxpayer realizes the necessity
of having efficient men in charge of
public affairs. 1t is necessary that
these people must get over the fool
ish notion that they may be contami-
mated if they participate in political
campaigns and come to the realization
that by the exercise of their influence
these campaigns may be raised to a
higher standard They must make
themselves felt at the caucuses and ,ne
polls as do the other fellows, then, and
not till then, will the political condi-
tions that exist throughout the country
be improved.
We are now nearing the close of a
campaign. 1t may be that, many voters
of Ottumwa did not attend the pri--
maries. Those who did not failed to
perform that part of their duty as citi-
zens Their opportunity now is to
have voice in the election of the can
didates before the people. But should
they not go to the polls next Tuesday
they will not have any right to criti-
else the administration that will be
given them by the officers elected at
| that time.
SEE TO IT THAT YOU DO YOUR
| DIYTY
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31

assembled to hear political speaking.
The speaking was in the hall and the
crowd was so large and people kept
crowding III until the floor started to
give was which almost caused a panic
and brought Mr.. Kendalfs meeting to
an abrupt close TO the great sorrow of
his hearers.
r. c. Haddock moved his family to
the Sheppard mines Monday.
The second quarterly conference of
the Free Methodist church was held
at Brompton last week commencing
Thursday and lasting over Sunday.
w. Griffin, republican candidate for
sheriff of Monroe county, was in Fos-
ter Monday Interviewing the voters.
John +. Thomas moved to the Shep-
pard mines last Wednesday. Mr..
Thomas is the weighmaster at the
mines.
Joseph Ramsey and wife of Hook
ing, We're visiting friends and relatives
here last Sunday.
Roy and Frank Manear We're busi-
ness visitors in Ottumwa last Satur-
day night.
DR.. Cross was called to New Mexico
last week.
The ladies of the Baptist church
gave an oyster supper and social in
their church last Monday evening for
the benefit of their pastor, Rev. Vim.
| Beard.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
SHOULD REFLECT SHERIFF GRE
MER.

Those who are acquainting them
selves with affairs in WapeIlo county
are becoming more and more con-
vinced that Sheriff j. HI. Cremer,
should be reelected to that Office for
another two years. Though this
county has had many excellent men
in this Office. there has never been one
who has given to the duties thereof,
more determined effort to conserve
the interest of the county or enforce
it's laws in an exact and just manner.
How well he accomplished his purpose
to serve faithfully and well the peo-
pie of Wapello county was evidenced
by his unanimous selection as candi-
date for reelection by the members
of the republican party in their coun-
ty convention.
Sheriff Cremer has performed the
duties OF his Office for the past two
years with promptness that is OF
great Importance in the economical
manageme of the affairs of the coun
| ty. He has guarded the law with a
| jealous care and seen to it that all
law breakers were brought tosjustice
| thereby giving the people of the coun
| W lTGGuoHi lIOlll ldWleSsHSSS dHe
lawbreakers that has been mos
pleasing to their sense OF right an(
| justice. Whenever and wherever
there has been a call from any part o
| the county for his services. Sheriff
| Cremer has given it his immediate
attention.
/ 1t is only reasonable to suppose tina
by the reelection of Sheriff Creme
the county will be insured another twt
i years OF faithful service such as HI
has given in the past There is N,
i opportunity for misjudging what sor
4 OF an administration he will give an,
4 the people of the county cannot mis-
4 place their confidence by voting TO
Mr.. Cremer on next Tuesday.
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dent. who states that the Deering bind
er, without latest improvements, sells
in that country for $15S.24. and with
the latest improvement for s1S2.59.
The same machines sell in Iowa for
S110 to 1925. American sewing ma
chimes of different kinds are sold at
from $40 to $50 cheaper in Iowa than
in Australia. j. S. Crawford OF
Cherokee, writes the Des Moines Reg
lister and Leader: "A self binder that
retails in Iowa for S125 retails for 1925
in Austria A sewing machine that re-
tails for $50 in Des Moines retails for
sos in Brussels. And if the United
States Steel corporation sells rails
cheaper in Europe than in America,
how comes it that 10000 tons OF Eng
lish made steel rails were imported in
to this country last month";" OF course
it is manifest absurdity to suppose
that our manufacturers are selling
steel rails to foreigners at $40 per ton
(as stated in the Campaign book" J,
when they have market at home for
all they can produce at S26 to $2S per
ton.
Here are few facts and figures that
are deserving of the careful attention
and consideration of the voters of Wa
Ipello county. They show the real con
ditions OF affairs and show the value OF
American markets and the duty of the
people in preserving them for theil
own benefit.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31

of free trade. During the last demo-
cratic era of free trade Americans con
sumed yearly 31s bushels of wheat per
capita, while in 1902 this per capita
consumption amounted to 61s BUSH
els" In other words the members of
the democratic party will have to con-
vince the American farmer that it is
better for him to sell 31s bushels of
wheat than to sell 61a bushels before
they can expect the farmer to believe
that the protective policy of the repub-
lican party is not of benefit to them.
1t is clearly evident to the most cas-
ual observer that the democrats have
here most Herculean task and in fact
one that on the face OF it is entirely
impossible. AS clear as the problem
itself is its solution. During the years
from 1893 to 1897 the democratic party
was in power in the United States. A
tariff for revenue or free trade law
was enacted under which the business
of the country was conducted. Lack OF
confidence and the competition of the
products of cheap foreign labor existed
in the American market place. Ameri-
can manufacturers could not produce
their articles, having to pay more for
their labor, for prices which could
compete with the cheap products OF
other countries. Naturally our factor
les had to curtail their products if not
altogether close down The producer
of labor could no longer sell his pro-
| high price he was wont to receive and
| in millions of cases he could get abso-
| lutely nothing therefor. Millions OF
worEingmen We're thrown out of work
their income was cut off and thereby
their purchasing power became nil
They could no longer buy flour for
bread. Flour mills could not sell their
product and they IN turn reduced
their purchase of wheat from the
| American FARMERS.
How was it upon the return of the
American people to the policy of re
publican protection? Confidence wal
/ restored All lines of industry ant
manufacturing activity were revived
/ American worllmen We're given EN-
ployment at good wages. They were
then enabled to buy flour for bread
flour mills were reopened, and pur.
chased more wheat of the American
farmer. This has been the result 0
protection to the American farmer il
just one line of his produce. But
is not all, not only has he been e,able
to sell more wheat. but all he has dis
posed of has brought a much increase
price. Under such conditions the low
farmer is well satisfied and will nc
take kindly to a proposition that h
knows will result in a decreased pric
for what he has to sell as well as in
Z decreased demand therefor This
+ why the Iowa farmer will continue
vote the republican ticket this fall g
, he has always done.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
A STORY FOR VOTERS.

Council Bluffs Nonpareil-ln urging
the Cass county republicans to get out
and vote next week, the Atlantic Tele-
graph made use of an old fashioned
little story that might we'll be remem-
bered by the voters of Pottawattamie
county as well. Everybody has heard
the tale some time or other and it runs
like this:
For want of a nail the shoe was
lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was
lost
For want of horse the battle was
lost.
For the loss of a battle the kingdom
was lost.
And all for the want of horseshoe
nail
In next weeks election. and i'll every
other noAnan's vote is any more i'm
portant than anothers, and every
mans vote is just as important AS any
others. Republicans should bear that
fact in mind. 1t is always possible for
one ballot to be the determining factor
in an election and that single ballot is
just as likely to be one mans as an
others: for that reason no man should
through neglect or otherwise, fail to
vote and vote right.
This is commonly called an off year,
but it isn't as off as some men are dis
posed to think. This is Il preliminary
skirmish of the great presidential cam
paign of next year. the country is in
terested in what Iowa will do More
over, the state senators chosen this
year will have Il voice in the election
of the next United States senator and
! it is imperative that republicans should
| send to the state legislature men who
! will vote for Il republican successor te
| Senator Dolliver.
| 1t never pays good citizen to
! neglect to vote. His vote is absolutely
essential this year as well as in Other
| wears.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
A FEW FACTS.

The contention of democratic orators
in this as well as in other compaigns,
that many Of the protected articles in
this country are being sold cheaper in
foreign countries, is manifest absur-
dity. However, at this time, few
facts and figures relative to this ques-
ton will be gladly received by the
voters OF iowa that they may know the
actual conditions which exist in regard
to this question. The Protectionist, IL
magazine published in Boston in the
interest of the policy Of protection;
says:
The democratic Campaign book"
mentions many articles, including ag-
ricaltnral implements, sewing ma
chimes and steel rails. which, it is
claimed. are being sold cheaper in for,
eign lands than to home buyers. The
Montezuma (la.) Republican publishes
a letter from an Australian correspon
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Pulaski.

Pulaski. oct So Mr.. and Mrs. A. f.
Meredith visited their daughter. Mrs. c.
T. Stockham. south Of Bloomfield. Sunday.
Mrs Sam Miller and sen returned homo
from Mcpherson. Kansas, Wednesday,
where they have been visiting relatives for
the past two weeks
Charlie Crookshank was Pulaski caller
Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs oil. Dixon returned home
"Wednesday from an extended visit in Ne
braska with Mr.. Dixons parents and other
relatives.
Miss Etie yorhis visited in bloomfield
Sunday.
/. T. Plank visited in Bloomfield satur-
day.
The large barn belonging to Mr.. Briar,
west of town. was burned Friday night to-
sether with eight head Of horses. seven
head of hogs. farming implements: hay
and corn The origin of the ire Is un-
known.
Mr.. and Mrs Monroe Milliken Of Indiana
are visiting Mrs. Thos A[illiken OF This
place.
". o. Meredith, of Fairfield, visited his
parents "Wednesday.
Joliu Shouk and family and sonFin-iaws
Low Rush aud family, visited Mr. Shook !
mother, Mrs. Thos. Millikcn Sunday.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
SOME THINGS FOR REPUBLICANS
TO REMEMBER.

Remember to vote on election day
Remember that the outcome of the
election in Iowa will have bearing
on the national election next year
Remember that republicans in other
states are watching Iowa
Remember that the democratic can
didate for governor is an out-and-out
free trader.
Remember that free silver is not
dead as democratic issue.
Remember that Chairman Spence of
the republican state committee ex-
pects every republican to vote on cleo
ton day.
quietly at work and may poll NOR
z votes than is anticipated.
Remember that they are trying TT
make gains in order that they may To-
better prepared for the fight mex
year.
Remember that they are par ii GU
larly anxious to make gains in tn
legislature.
Remember that the democr is,
they had the power, would pei alyz
business by sweeping away the tariff
Remember what happened durin
the last administration of Grove
Cleveland.
Remember what happened latter tn
election Of William Mckinley and tn
restoration of republicans tjo power
Remember that w r. Hearst is a
sisting the Iowa democrats in !. til
e hope of securing their nlfport in h
candidacy for president ntsxt year.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
Woodland Vale.

Woodland Vale, Oct 30 Mrs. Emma
Thompson. of Kellerton, arrived here Wod-i
nesday where she will visit with friends
and relatives.
moved to Farson last week.
T. NJ. Henry is sick.
Mat Lamb, of Hedrick, called here We'd
nesday.
here.
Isaac Davis and family moved from He'd.
rick to their farm last week.
Mrs Ida Smith who has been visiting
her sister, Mrs. VI. Il. Slvers, returned to
her hsnc in Abba Wednesday.
Protracted meeting began Mt the COM
petlne Baptist church Tuesday evening.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1903-10-31
DUTY OF CITIZENS.

when good men sit at home, not
knowing that anything is to be done,
nor caring to know; cultivating feel
ing that politics is tiresome and dirty,
and politicians vulgar DULLES and bra
vos; half persuaded that republic is
the contemplate rule of mob, and
secretly longing for a splendid and Wig
orous despotism-then remember it is
not government mastered by ignor-
ance, it is a government betrayed by
intelligence; it is not the victory of the
sums it is the surrender of the
schools; it is not that bad men are
brave, but that good men are infidels
and towards"
These words are full of meaning to
every American voter They contain
the whole duty of American citizen
ship. Spoken by the late George Will
liam Curtis and quoted in New York
paper as worthy of the careful consid-
GRAFTON of every voter in that city, they
are as applicable to the citizens in all
parts of the country. AT this time they
are of eminent Importance to lowans,
since the manner in which loWans ful-
| fill their duty at the polls next Thurs
day will decide the government OF
Iowa for the next two years
| Trite as it may seem, it is an unde-
niable fact that THE GRAVEST MEN
| ACE TO THE CAUSE OF GOOD
| GOVERNMENT is THE INDIFFER--
ENCE SHOWN BY THE "SO-CALL-
ED GOOD CITIZENS" So long as
men have ambition and will run for Of
fice just so long will there be a neces'
sity of employing means of arousine
among the voters of the city, state and
nation interest enough in the cam
paigns to get them out to vote and ev
cry citizen should lend his influence tt
4 this end
4 1t is not so much an attempt to intiu
ence mems votes as it is to bring the
voters to the place where they Will g
to the polls and cast their ballot Un
der our present system the voter cast
/ his ballot for the party of his choice
and the candidates of his preference
and there is no one VINO can say hin
nay.
That many Objectionable features al
tend our elections is not denied, neith
er can it be denied that The indif
3 ference of the "so-called good citizens
!. is responsible for many OF these Yer
, conditions. To one who has watcfe
the workings of our political systeE
Fit is known that where the best me
5 in precinct take an active interes
5 lin politics and attend the prilnarie
ii they are always to be found on tn
delegation TO the county convention
: Here. then, they have an opportunit
: Ito have a voice in who shall be tn