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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1912
Page
9
A concise aphorism notes that a person struggles to attend to private affairs without possessing both a clear mind and a viable enterprise. The saying highlights the impracticality of strict solitude without inner discipline and active pursuits.
Chicago June 18 Senator Elihu Root spoke as temporary chair at the Republican convention. He argued unity, party coherence, and loyalty are essential for a governing party. He lauded Republican reform, efficiency, and restraint on graft, and defended protectionist policy while calling for nonpartisan tariff inquiry through a presidential commission.
The speech condemns Democratic tariff policies and filibusters, lauds Taft era reforms, and urges continued protection of American industries through elastic currency, stronger antitrust actions, and expanded federal powers. It defends constitutional limits and pledges party loyalty to courts and public service reforms.
A chaotic Chicago scene unfolds as Taft and Roosevelt camps claim momentum. Delegates clash over roll calls and temporary officers while Pennsylvania and California protest votes. The atmosphere stays tense, with leaders urging a possible dark horse compromise for the party.
Chicago June 1 Taft and Roosevelt camps held firm as the opening of the fifteenth national Republican convention generated high tension. Delegates predicted epoch making action amid electric mood and crowded lobbies. Roosevelt strategized to strip Taft of votes on temporary roll, proposing a rule requiring 540 uncontested seats for any action. Temporary officers for the convention were named in Chicago including Chairman Elbeu Root and Secretary Laf ayette Gleason with a large slate of assistants and staff.
Taft supporters predicted 560 votes but ended with 558 as Root spoke. Delegates from the south mostly stood firm for Taft while many others left during the key note. After the speech, leaders agreed to suspend proceedings until tomorrow and only temporary officers were adopted without dissent.
A motorist in a sunny day sits four hours in his car wearing a heavy driving coat. A passing friend greets him. the man explains he is waiting for his wife who is at sister’s house kissing the new baby since ten, leaving him hungry for dinner.
A teacher asks Tommy what a swan is and he replies with a jokey, distorted creature image. The piece ends with a reflection that some people never forgive as long as memories function.
A farmer writes that ten years of coffee caused dyspepsia and stomach trouble, forcing him to quit coffee and mostly bread and milk. After trying Postum, he reports full health recovery, regained weight, no medicines, and family adoption of Postum. Battle Creek company testimonial ends with invitation to read The Road to Wellville.
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