Law Regulates Campaigns Weighs Early State Primaries
Editorial notes start of a heated election year with vigorous public debate on primaries caucuses and conventions. Polk County eyes March seventh primary date as lawmakers consider uniform rules for political meetings while parties organize and rival factions maneuver within a state charged by calls for legislative action to regulate campaigns and party structures.
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Ushetahos
Delehos
Polk
Marel
Pur e Foods Bill Sparks Public Notice On Unsafe Goods
A legislative notice outlines a bill proposed by representative Secor aimed at regulating contaminated and poisonous foods such as Asian baking powder glucose apple syrup raised buckwheat and canned goods. It calls for public petitions to support the measure and warns of enhanced enforcement powers if the bill passes amid lobby opposition.
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Astromg Lobby
Government Ownership Of Railways Reported
The treasury bureau of statistics summarizes ownership of railways worldwide noting roughly one third are government owned in the nations they serve. Germany shows about nine tenths, Russia about two thirds, and Austria Hungary near half controlled by governments.
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Railways under governments abroad and U S control
The piece notes large portions of France Italy Australasia and India railways are government owned or state controlled. It argues that Americans can manage rail operations and set rates similarly through public boards, asserting the public can fix railway rates via commissions.
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Will Hang
Governor Cummins declares no scruples about hanging and states death sentences will mainly stand. Iowa will likely see four executions soon as crime has grown too cheap, warranting firm action. Pardons may be restricted with a bill requiring public notice in the local paper, enabling public input before clemency. Representative Cowles urged to push the measure.
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War Taxes Repeal Advances Through Congress
House Ways and Means committee votes to repeal all war taxes and prepare bill for action. Senate expected to ratify, lowering annual internal revenue by about 7.7 billion dollars. Republicans praise move as timely, leaving Democrats with few issues before adjournment.
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Controversy Over Prof Pearson and Methodist Ties
The piece argues Prof Charles W Pearson at Northwestern University acted as a critic of church doctrine while drawing salary from Methodist donors. It condemns his conduct as disloyal and questions the ethics of a church employee voicing heretical views, noting public censure for the church member.
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Algona Planners Seek Public Gathering Place
A clipped Algona item urges establishing a public resort to suit residents, with references to civic aims and community activities. The piece notes controversy over quotes from a Ruthven and Palo Alto paper and mentions a 17 year old clerk shot dead in Chicago defending his employer’s money, plus a Supreme Court decision about train officials’ liability for ejecting passengers without tickets and a Washington society gossip note about Secretary Shaw’s family. Senator Dolliver plans a Washington residence.
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Descriptions of Civil War Camp Life Amid Skirmishations
A diaried account details deception before bombardment, night marching, rain and discomfort, picket shifts, and relief actions. May 1 to May 2 diary notes report rebel shells, fortifications, and temporary encampment after patrols. Marines-like terminology and field conditions illustrate daily endurance during ongoing conflict.
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Bank Robbery and Death of Louis Kellihan at Stillwater
A special report recalls the 1897 Sherburne bank raid and the Kellihan brothers. Louis Kellihan died at Stillwater State Prison after a life sentence for participation in the Heron Lake bank robbery. Autopsy found a brain tumor. he had been a violent insane inmate for months. The brother died earlier after a confrontation with officers and citizens near the Tawa line.
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Our Farm Department notes on Gleomargarine Legislation and cattle feeding
The farm department discusses a proposed Gleomargarine tax with a 10 cent per pound color claim and the argument by the Woman’s Industrial League for a heavier levy. It recounts a January 22 testimony claiming margarine harms marriages and dairy workers, then argues the bill will pass. It also notes cattle feeding issues and the scarcity of choice feeders amid widespread use of prime beef breeds.
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Chicago
Wall Paper Trade Promises Lower Prices and Strong Spring
The ad signals 34200 rolls of wallpaper and an objective to offer spring trade with double prior year quantities. It argues profits come from cost efficiency rather than high priced goods, notes weather and feed trends in cattle and grains, and predicts grain prices must fall to restore feeding profits.
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Mann
Headaches vanish with Dr King’s Life Pills
Mrs N A Webster of Winnie WI writes Dr King’s New Life Pills cured her sick headaches after two years distress. They also ease headaches and biliousness. Available at E I Smith’s drug store for 25 cents.
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