National irrigation and liberty in one policy debate
The piece critiques irrigation policy as a path to national defense and liberty, cites Senator Fairbank and Roosevelt era reforms, and links insurance wealth to national power while lampooning political empirics. It references Ames, Iowa, and local sentiment on rail and farm prosperity with vivid quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
Ames
Will Cook
Ames College
Story County
Iowa
United States
An Abridged, Quirky Look at 1904 Public Life
A collection of brisk clippings recounts ethnic courtesy in a dog complaint letter from Japan and debates on candidates like Mr. Parker and Theodore Roosevelt. It shares satire on wedding notices, rural vs city life, and a New Hampshire youth tale showing how exaggeration shapes stories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Shute
Exeter
New Hampshire
Harry Shute
Oyras Skinner
Shute
Harry
Cyrus Skinner
Skinner
Interview with Eugene A Merrill on election impact in business
Eugene A Merrill of Minnesota Loan and Trust in Minneapolis says business men fear monetary upheaval from a change in administration. He notes the current policy is clear but expects temporary contraction if opposition gains power until safer, more conservative policies prove themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene A. Merrill
Minnesota Loan and Trust Company
Minneapolis
Commercial West
Protection of Citizens in Foreign Lands Demands Equal Rights
Dispatches from St. Petersburg discuss U S efforts to protect American citizens abroad amid criticism. President Roosevelt cites Hay's 1899 directive: no discrimination between native born and naturalized citizens in protection and passport issuance. all faiths receive equal treatment andPassport serves as proof of U S citizenship. The piece argues repeated official orders safeguard foreign protection and religious liberty, noting opponents’ calls for reduced military strength undercut protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
United States
Journal de St. Petersburg
Roosevelt
Russia
McKinley
Hay
State Department
Europe
Seed corn selection and storage guidance by Prof Holden
Professor P G Holden urges careful seed corn selection and drying before November with harvest from Oct 15. He advises drying ears in a well ventilated open shed and storing in an airy area he cites a 6000 pound sample losing 1620 pounds by late Oct. He warns against storing seed near stables or in warm spots and stresses saving extra seed for neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. G. Holden
Geo. A Wells
Iowa Grain Dealers Association
Devoe Paint Ad Warns Against Cheating Mixes
A letter from F. W. Devoe & Co argues that cheap paint mixtures with barytes lime chalk sand ben zine or water raise costs due to higher labor and more gallons. It claims Devoe paint lasts longer saving money over years and endorses Loughran & Bauer and Hodson in New York Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
Loughran & Bauer
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Barney’s
Washburn Crosby
Victor Oats
Seal of Minnesota
Hazlewood Creamery
Falcon
Cohrcton
Lenox
Knudson S
Cash Grocer
Republic
Senator Fairbank
Senate
Soule
Iowa Falls
U. S
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic Party
Arkansas
Cat Island
Paradise
Thomas Jefferson
Mist’ Jones
Mr. Parker
Buffalo
N. Y
Great West
Theodore Roosevelt
Wall Street
Silis
Tama
Guy Dodds
R. F. Hodson
W. J. Semmons
Odd Fellows Temple
Mutual
Mner UY
L.o.keedick the Clothier
R. R. Parsons
Campbell
Ames, Iowa
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