Hudson Brothers Ames Intelligencer Endorses Equal Pay Policy
A quoted Ames article recounts Cuba and Manila wartime banter and notes the Board of Control recognizing women for equal pay. It mocks editorials and plans on spelling changes by Hudson Brothers amid the Merrimac affair, while praising wage parity for work regardless of sex.
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Hudson Bros
Ames Intelligencer
The
Merrimac
Boone Republican
Board of Control
Cabinet Says Peace Talks Must Include Cuban Cession
Several cabinet members declare the administration would accept no peace overtures that lack Spain relinquishing Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines. They argue the islands must be ceded for any settlement.
Perkins Falls Short in Renomination Boosting GOP Cast
Iowa Congress faces change as Congressman Perkins fails to win renomination. The veteran representative is praised as a good man, but the Republican party signals more challenges ahead with other contenders ready to step forward.
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Iowa
Congress
Perkins
General Miles Adapts From Sand Baths to Bath Tub
The piece recalls Miles’s early reputation as an Indian fighter when water was scarce and he bathed in sand. It argues it is creditable that now with a bath tub he uses it and would adapt to any campaign, even in Cuba, if needed by bathing in a creek and drying with his shirt.
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Gen. Miles
Miles
Cuba
Iowa's Boundless Resources From Hogs to Cabinet Officers
The Story City Herald notes Iowa can meet demands of states through its I. S. C. at Ames and its strong alumni in government and academia. It claims Iowa's resources are boundless from agriculture to leadership, ready to assist other states seeking expertise.
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Iowa
Ames
One State University
Columbus
Story City Herald
Public men of Chicago favor colonial expansion policy
The Times-Herald interviews show public figures agree the United States should adapt to current circumstances and pursue colonial expansion. Many who opposed this stance months ago now back retention of Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines.
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The
Times-Herald
Chicago
Philippines
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Is it a Bluff Spain plans Cadiz fleet move
Spain announces Cadiz fleet now at Port Said is bound for the Philippines. The United States orders a fleet to Spain to prepare bombardment of its coast. Dewey is ready to defend, with reinforcements like the Monterey and Monadnock if needed.
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Spain
Cadiz
Port Said
Suez Canal
Philippines
United States
Dewey
Local Printing Pride and Rough Riders Praise
The Boone papers attack the Des Moines printing trip while Ames printers handle Fourth of July work. The piece commends the Rough Riders, defending cowboys and eastern athletes as brave. it honors their mettle and calls for respect, praising their fighting spirit.
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Boone
Des Moines
Ames
Phonograph Exhibits Probed for Morals in Town Last Week
A city issue denounces two men using street phonographs to show a graphic crime, sold for five cents to children. The piece argues such displays corrupt morals, urges prohibition, and contrasts with kindergarten benefits shown to deter crime. It warns of worse methods that could indoctrinate youth with criminal lore.
Chicago Stereotypers Strike Shuts All City Papers
Chicago printers strike after demanding seven hour day and 75 cent overtime. Workers earned 5.50 for eight hours, weather and heat in the casting room noted, while newspapers suspend publication awaiting a settlement. The piece mentions high union standards and public reaction.
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Chicago
Stereotypers
Trades Union
Stereotypers Union
The Press Caved In To Public News Demands
The passage notes newspapers yielding to clamorous public demand for military news, paying even unreasonable prices. It compares the loss of case strength to a trade guild overtaken by new technology, recalling typographers and stereotyper control before the type setting machine humbled them.
Invincible Spirit in Navy Report and Local Critique
Capt Clark lauds the Oregon crew for discipline and bravery amid high speed trials and heat. He notes sailors’ dedication at Sandy Point and urges strong naval building, while also condemning local vagrants and urging measures to enlist the idle.
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Clark
Oregon
San Francisco
Key West
Department
Sandy Point
Merrimac
United States
Walker’s cattle and hog feeding experiment reported
W A Walker of Colfax township bought 36 head of western cattle in October and split them into two lots. One lot of 26 head cost 3.90 per hundred and sold for 4.40, gaining 345 pounds each. the other lot of 19 head cost 4.30 per hundred and sold for 4.65, gaining 366 pounds each. He also fed 88 hogs, using about 8,000 bushels of corn, and is pleased with the results.
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W. A. Walker
Colfax Township
Walker
Boone Republican
Story County assessors tally shows varied county values
County returns list 1613 dogs and cattle numbers with total values for new buildings led by Nevada at 15684 and Maxwell 10568. City totals for Ames Story City and others shown. Includes voter polls and credits figures and notes on fruit scarcity and local army camp life. Dr Pierce ad follows with claim of medical adviser booklet.
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Story County
Nevada
Maxwell
Ames
Story City
Very Low Rates to Omaha Excur sions From North Western Line
Excursion tickets at exceptionally low rates to Omaha and return to visit the Trans Mississippi and International Exposition and the company exhibit will be sold for the National Republican League meeting July 18-15. For dates of sale, apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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Omaha
National Republican League
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
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