Doc West Writes Short Arm Jabs
James A West comments on political tensions after a post election surge. He warns Republicans face stumps and tariff agitation may trigger a hard crash for working people. He notes Mayor Gaynor’s potential governor bid and Harmon as a conservative Democratic figure in 1912. He praises Uncle Joe Cannon as a strong House leader despite party rifts.
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James A. West
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Gaynor
New York City
Judge Harmon
Ohio
Roosevelt in the 1910s era politics and roads debate
A reflective column critiques Theodore Roosevelt alongside Taft and reformers, lampoons political figures, notes the shift in Republican cohesion, and discusses public road investments in Iowa including the river to river route and quotes George Harbo y on good roads as a national priority.
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George Harboy
The
North American Review of Reviews
Iowa
Harvey
Brennings Remains Quiet Yet Ready to Stir Debates
William J. Brennings has been low profile but shows readiness to engage once the right moment arises, suggesting potential action or influence looming on the political or local scene.
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Ames
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Link Steffens
John Pierpont Morgan
United States
Link
Jawn D. Rockefeller
William J. Brennings
Iowa's good roads movement gains national attention
Governor B F Carroll cites rapid Iowa road improvements and the river to river route as the most discussed project, signaling a nationwide highway agitation.
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Des Moines
Iowa
B. F. Carroll
America
The Queen of Beauty at the Armory September 12th
A jingle musical act and chorus line star in The Queen of Beauty plays at the Armory on September 12th with Bartholomew promising 50 people, scenery, and stunning costumes. Preventics candy cold cure tablets are sold by Cagwin's Drug Store and Dr. Shoop's Cough Remedy is recommended for coughs. Mrs Van de Sande credits Electric Bitters with health through a severe strain.
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Armory
Crook-Spence Opera Co
J. E. van de Sande
Kirkland, IL
the Armory
Bartholomew
Cagwin’s
Dr. Shoop
Shoop
C. Herbert Kerr
Stork Cards Offered at Times Office
The Times announces a set of stork cards available for readers to send to friends and relatives, celebrating new arrivals with cheerful designs and convenient pickup at the office.
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Times Office
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Uncle Joe Cannon
House of Representatives
Uncle Joe
United States Steel Corporation
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Taft
Nick Longworth
Agin’’ Cannon
Nick
Cincinnatti
New York
Griscom
Loeb
Kansas City
Jimmy Garfield
Jimmy
McKinley
Hanna
Quay
Platt
Foraker
Allison
James R. Garfield
William Loeb
Lloyd Griscom
Gifford Pinchot
Foley
J. Sibball
Grand View
Wis
Cole
Main St
Ames, Iowa
E. C. Wonderlich
East Main St
the A. B. Clark
Miles City
Montana
Earth
Edwards & Champ
Lain Coal CO
Union National and Union Savings Banks
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