Prominent Cummins Ally Defends Allison Against False Charges
The Des Moines Register Editorial Page rebukes a Graham Phillips drawn libel against Senator William B. Allison. It defends Allison as a model public servant with a long, stainless private life and decades in national service, noting Cummins supporters praised him at the state convention.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Cummins
Graham Phillips
The
Register and Leader
Allison
Graham Philips
Cosmopolitan
Phillips Review
Alligon
Mr. Hearst
Ball
Alison
Friends of
Iowa
Birdsall Confronts Allison in Congressional Session
Congressman B P Birdsall speaks on the floor addressing issues with Allison, outlining policy positions and party alignment during a heated debate. The exchange highlights partisan tensions and procedural steps in the chamber.
There Is No Vacancy in Iowa Senate
The Algona Upper Des Moines Repub expresses the view that Allison should remain in the senate, arguing no vacancy exists and replacing him would be undeserved repudiation of a great name linked to Iowa Republicanism. It cautions voters against ousting him to make room for another.
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Algona Upper
Des Moines Repub- Mean
Allison
Senate
Dolliver
Iowa
Tribute Letter Praises Iowa Senator Allison from Nebraska Figure
Former Senator William V. Allen of Nebraska writes from Madison Nebraska on March 25 1908 to Sioux City praising Iowa Senator Allison. He calls Allison the best equipped party leader in Congress a skilled debater and a master of diplomacy who would serve Iowa well in any position. He notes Allison is honest principled and respectfully outspoken while relying on mild methods but able to act strongly when needed.
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Allison
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
William V. Allen
Nebraska
Sioux City
Madison
Neb
A. F. Allen
Senator Allison
House of Representatives
Senate Committee On Appropriations
House of Congress
Allen
Senate
Iowa Citizens Named By Senator Allison
Senator Allison highlights a group of ambitious and capable Iowans as notable citizens from the state, praising their talents and contributions.
No substitute for Senator Allison, Iowa’s choice
The piece argues that rival hopefuls should wait and let Senator Allison, veteran of Civil War years and Reconstruction, remain in the Senate. It lauds his record, warns against replacing him, and urges Republicans of Iowa to retain him given his proven leadership and the nation’s urgent economic questions.
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Allison
Congress
Iowa
Tribune
Towa
Women Claim Widow Status in Willard P. C. Donald Estate Fight
Three women in Minneapolis contend they are the widow of Willard P. C. Donald a former mining promoter seeking control of his estate. They press their claims before the court as the dispute centers on rightful succession and assets.
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Willard P.cDonald
Minneapolis
McDonald’s Estate
Probate of Will for O B Glidden in Story County Iowa
In Story county district court an instrument purporting to be the last will and testament of O B Glidden deceased is on file. A hearing is set for April 7 1908 during the March term to determine if the will should be accepted. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the instrument should not be admitted as the decedent’s will. Nevada Iowa March 11 1908. C M Soper Clerk District Court.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said County
O. EB. Glidden
Said
Nevada
A. D
Spring Sluggishness Reversing Restorative Promised
An advertisement touts Dr. Shoop's Restorative as a tonic to revive tired nerves and lift mood in spring. It claims indoor life weakens organs and improves liver kidneys and heart function after a few weeks. Sold by Joel B. Cagwin.
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Dr. Shoop
Yan ce Glynn’s Early Stage Breakthrough with Booth
A reminiscence recalls Mathias Currier Kimball known as Yan ce Glynn in the 1840s when he, at seventeen, filled in as Lord Norfolk for Junius Brutus Booth in Richard III at the Lowell museum. Booth’s stern leadership and a staged Bosworth Field moment test the young actor’s nerve and memory.
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Mathias Currier Kimball
Yance Glynn
Junius Brutus Booth
Kimball
Lowell Museum
Booth
Richard III
Bosworth Field
Norfolk
Booth's rebuke turns a tragedy into comedy in stage duel
An actor recalls facing Edwin Booth on stage after a tense moment. Booth warned him against tragedy and urged adopting a Yankee character for fame, then left the stage amid nervous laughter as the audience roared. Later, Booth complimented the actor on his humor and advised a new path.
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Booth
Norfolk
Mr. Booth
Dust in the Air Shapes Weather and Twilight
The piece explains dust's essential role in weather and light, noting dust's part in rain cloud formation and sun protection. It argues a dustless air would bring constant wetness, no twilight, and harsher sun exposure, with sunsets aided by atmospheric dust reflections.
Missionary’s Teeth Save Him From Cannibal Tribes
A German missionary in Fiji faced a vengeful tribe after a medicine man undermined his work. With his life at risk, he flashed his false teeth, claimed a miracle, and inspired the villagers to restore his influence, expelling the medicine man and reaffirming his leadership.
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Pacific
Fiji
Washington Star
Weaving tale of neglect and a princess’s seven suits
A dated tradition recounts a weaver chastised for failing to stop a cow from eating drying muslin and a Mogul princess whose father scolded her for showing skin through clothing, the princess defending herself that she wore seven garments.
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Dacca
Bolts
Early Tendencies
A Chicago News quote ponders whether boys grow into their youth promises. It cites Carver as an example, noting he was a village cut-up as a boy and is now a leading surgeon in a hospital.
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Carver
Chicago News
It is not only In politics but to other things
A quotation from the St Paul Dispatch notes that many men believe they are too smart to be honest across politics and other affairs.
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St. Paul
Not a Question of Grammar
The green reporter asks how to phrase Henry’s action and editor McKelway replies with a wry ruling about placing the egg on the table. The exchange turns on wording and a humorous take on accountability.
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McKelway
Henry
McKel
His Distinction Funeral Scene Intercepted by Verger
A solemn funeral procession moves from church to grave when the old verger stops the clergyman and says in a confidential tone that the corpse's brother wishes to speak. The moment carries a humorously quiet note in the London Tit-Bits style.
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London
Twenty Year Health Sentence Credits Bucklen’s Arnica
O S Woolever of LeRaysville New York says Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured his bleeding piles twenty years ago and still heals sores boils burns wounds and cuts swiftly. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Bucklen
O.S. Woolever
LeRaysville
N. Y
Where Idols Are Eaten In Indian October Confectionery
Strand Magazine describes a ritual in parts of India where devout people eat a special confectionery each October. Artisans heat sugar in a pan, pull and elongate the mass into white figures of idols, then sell the sacred treats for consumption.
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India
Strand Magazine
Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets Offer Quick Relief
An advertisement claims Dr. Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets stop pain quickly by relieving congestion and balancing blood flow. It promises departure of pain within 20 minutes and sells at 20 tablets for 25 cents, with a free package offer from Dr. Shoop in Racine Wisconsin.
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Shoop
Dr. Shoop
Racine
Wis
Joel EB. Cagwin
Waste of Energy in the Ego Tist Quote
A Washington Star quotation captures a blunt exchange where one voice accuses change, or lack thereof, and the other concedes a habit of being wrong. The wry dialogue highlights stubbornness and question of belief.
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Washington Star
Honest servant questioned by Mrs Green and Mrs Brown
Mrs Green wonders if a proposed helper is trustworthy and honest while Mrs Brown affirms the girl’s integrity, saying she never took anything or even ignored her advice during service. The Boston Transcript notes the contrasting views on the girl's character.
Boarding house table of waits and measures
A brief quip from Chicago News about a boarding house table. The joke contrasts a long table of waits with a short table of measures, reflecting social timing and expectancy in housing life.
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Chicago News
The Elopement Exchange in Illustrated Bits
Dialog from Illustrated Bits shows Muriel and Gabrielle discussing an elopement. Muriel asks if a note was left to inform relatives where they fled. Gabrielle replies that a note was essential so their father could send money.
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Muriel
George
Gabrielle
Papa
Horace and Helen Debate Smith’s Expulsion Reinstatement
Horace asks if college authorities reinstated Smith after expulsion. Helen confirms uncertainty while noting Smith’s family described him as a halfback in school.
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Horace
Young Smith
Helen
One girl quips on Miss Skylie beauty loss
Two girls joke about Miss Skylie’s appeal in a witty exchange. One asserts she lost it, the other retorts that her father did so on the Stock Exchange. The remark plays on social satire and stock market lingo.
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Skylie
Stock Exchange
His Contributions Missionary Question and Marriages
A dialogue excerpt shows a missionary asking a millionaire about funding heathen abroad. The reply affirms contributions. The exchange pivots on charitable giving and shows the millionaire noting both daughters married foreign noblemen, with a judge present.
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Chicago
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Chicago Tribune
C M. Soper
Ohio
L. F. Romans
the Bank of Kelley Kelley
General Banking
EB. J. Penfield
C. L. Liverty
M. H. Kelso
Hamilton
Mutual
AMES
Margaret M. Jones
Baker’s Jewelry Store
McWilling
Ames, Lowa
Ava ES
Calla
Mutual Phone
Crary’s Hardware
Boone, Iowa
B. G. Dyer, M. D
Groves
Dame, McCarthy
J. Y. Luke
McCarthy & Luke
Attorneys At Law
Story County Bank
Ames, Iowa
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