Harding's road policy favors cities over farmers in Iowa
A Des Moines dispatch accuses William N. Harding of shifting road costs to farmers. It cites House File 265 from 1909 to turn county road tax to cities, Senate File 241 taxing farm property, and Senate File 217 allowing paving districts with 40 percent urban cost. Meredith is pictured as advocating fair city farm cost sharing.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William N. Harding
Harding
Senate
Meredith
Better Roads No Higher Taxes Road Speech Summary
E T Meredith advocates against mandatory road improvements and higher taxes in Iowa. He urges taxpayer control of expenditures, votes to authorize programs, and aims to convert tax money into durable road work. He vows progress with citizen approval and proportional road funding.
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Gouvermaor
Pha
Iowa
E. T. Meredith
Atlantic
Meredith Booster for Des Moines Declared by Herald
The Humboldt Herald lauds Ed Meredith as a genuine booster and public spirited leader at the helm of movements for Des Moines’ upbuilding. It calls for a Greater Iowa free from saloon influences and urges voters to back Meredith to avoid a “Little Iowa” fate.
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Ed Meredith
Des Moines
Frank Gotch
Humboldt
Iowa
Towa
Meredith
Huma Nolgt Herald
Jess Willard
Little Willards
Mr. Willard
Iowa Lawmaker Harding’s Record Lacks Vital Bills
In six years as a member of the Towa Tate Legislature Harding never introduced a bill of vital importance to the State of Iowa. There is nothing of a constructive nature in his record.
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Towatate
Harding
Iowa
Harding and liquor ties in 1912 lieutenant governor bid
National era letters reveal William J. Harding aligned with brewers and saloon interests to win support for 1912 Iowa lieutenant governor race. Correspondence with Del S. Huntoon shows prior coordination with booze factions, signaling betrayals of public trust and cross‑party lobbying outcomes.
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William J. Harding
A. F. Heeb
Dubuque Brewing Co
del S. Huntoon
Davenport
Iowa
Huntoon
Harding
Heeb
Kenyon
Farres
Meredith and Harding in Iowa governor race
The piece argues Ed Meredith would govern Iowa without allegiance to special interests, unlike William L. Harding who ties his actions to political debts and his long held campaigns. It questions campaign contributions from utility owners and contends Meredith would better serve the public while Harding serves his own interests.
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Meredith
Harding
Ed Meredith
Iowa
William L. Harding
Tess
Ufe
Hardine
W. G. Dows
Cedar Rapids
Bill Harding
Bill
Willard Touts Nuxated Iron For Strength Gain
Jess Willard lauds Nuxated Iron as a key to his strength and victory over Jack Johnson and Moran. Dr. Sauer endorses iron’s power to restore vitality, claiming many cases improve within days. The ad-style piece touts iron as essential, with a money-back guarantee and broad health claims.
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Frank Moran
Ess Willard
Jack Johnson
FE. Savor
Isurope
Jess Willard
New York
Colonial Hotel
Willard
Dr. Sauer
Sami
Sauer
Iran
Tabloid Aeroplanes and the British Tabloid Approach
The British favor an ultra light single seat aeroplane to reduce exposure to ground fire. An 81 horsepower motor powers a craft claimed to reach 100 mph. The pilot climbs to about 5000 feet then dives to release a bomb before quick ascent to safety as described by American Boy.
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Wimer
War Bonds and Marital Vows Amid Ashing Steamship Tale
A fragmented clipping recalls wartime romance and a prior engagement before marriage. It references Spain possessing 600 steamships and mentions events around Ashing, hinting at broader wartime logistics and personal ties.
Harbinger of Autumn in a Suburban Exchange
A quirky suburban exchange describes an autumn omen as a cheerful resident recalls seeing a vacant lot. He notes a billboard curving over a tall advertiser’s sign as a sign of a changing scene and a sly remark about a terrible sinner nearing an end.
Purport of Cartoon and Advert Routine From Old Paper
An old newspaper fragment blends an ad for Cuticura soap and ointment promising quick skin relief with a domestic quarrel over a borrowed can and a dog. The dialog hints at small town life and mischief centered on a sauce, a dog, and neighborly tensions.
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Cuticura
Dept
Boston
Wrong Time O' Year Sees First Ocean View
Dialectal exchange notes a Kansan visiting the ocean for the first time amid casual banter. A light, humorous snippet captures a moment of anticipation and social chatter as characters discuss timing and perception at a seaside scene.
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