Democratic Party in Disarray Over Gnome Tribute at Convention
The piece critiques the national Democratic convention for omitting mentions of notable figures and key issues. It argues that Bryan supporters and Cleveland detractors failed to honor the dead and to acknowledge past stances on silver, anti imperialism, and railroad government ownership. The author urges formal resolutions and tombstone epitaphs for abandoned Democratic tenets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Bryan
Hearst Repudiates Bryan Candidacy and Prefers Third Party
The piece notes Hearst’s repudiation of Bryan and its impact on Iowa Democrats and Cass County supporters who once backed Hearst. It mentions Guffey, Jones, and Daly as figures sidelined by Hearst’s stance, while Chicago business reports hint at rising prosperity and Mills reopening as the nation heads toward fall elections. Tom Watson is cited as a perennial middle-of-the-road candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cass County
William Randolph Hearst
St. Louis
Hearst
Bryan
Independence League
Guffey
James K. Jones
National Democratic Committee
Marcus Daly
Lebanon
Chicago
Hair Care Ad Promotes Newbro Terpicide Germ Killer
An old newspaper ad claims dandruff is caused by a germ and that only Newbro's Terpicide destroys the germ. It says the product is harmless, grease free, and stops itching while leaving hair glossy and soft. Sold by Atlantic Drug Co and others with a mail offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro
Nple
Tlerpicide Co
Detroit
Campaign fund disclosure urged by Taft backers
The text lists Populists Debs socialist candidate, a murder prisoner, Socialist Labor candidate, Bryan, and Taft. It notes the campaign will intensify, with Taft demanding full publication of all campaign contributions and Sheldon as treasurer to enforce it, citing his prior role with Hughes committee in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debs
Socialist-Labor Party
Bryan
The
Democracy
Taft
Republicans
Sheldon
Hughes’ Committee
New York
Taft pushes campaign fund publicity into the platform
The article praises Taft for inserting a campaign fund publicity plank and naming a New York treasurer whom he argues will ensure money is gathered under the New York law. It claims Taft has led in practice over platform, noting Democrats would imitate if in power. The piece ends with an ad for ladies’ silk coats at Melcher’s.
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Taft
Chicago
New York
Sheldon
Denver
Mr. Bryan
Council
A. W. Lanningham
Red Oak
Iowa Children's Home Society
Seattle
Wash
Washington Children’s Home Society
Aged Woman Ander sen Dies at 89 in Cumberland
Mrs Anna Sophia Andersen died at her son James Andersens home west of Cumberland at age 89. She was born in Germany and came to Mt Etna in 1873. She leaves five sons and one daughter. Interment was in Victoria Center cemetery. The account notes her long life and illness with prior bed confinement. Local notices mention community events and ads intertwined with obituary details.
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Cumberland Enterprise
Anna Sophia Andersen
James Andersen
Cumberland
Victoria Center
Germany
Mt. Etna
Adams County
Real Estate Transfers listing two property deeds
Charles W. Pawley and wife transfer to Anna Kaufmann on June 15 1908 at 5 percent interest for parcel 19-75-24 with sul. mtes.5 totaling 8000 dollars. Joseph Kessler and wife convey to Anthony Kessler by qed on July 1968 at 4 percent for nw. 44 24-74-36 valued at 1 dollar.
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Charles W. Pawley
Anna Kaufmann
Sul
Joseph Kessler
Anthony Kessler
Birds tongues and parrot speech imitation noted by naturalists
A Washington naturalist reports on bird tongues explaining the woodpecker uses a sticky tongue to seize prey rather than pierce it and that the parrot mimics human speech because its tongue is well suited for articulation. The hummingbird has a remarkable double tongue aiding insect capture.
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Naturalista
Washington
Chicago Record-Herald
The Ant Eater Harmless Yet Ferocious When Cornered
A description of the anteater, a sloth-related creature with a tubular muzzle and a long sticky tongue that forages ants. It has no teeth, small eyes and ears, and a hairy tail in the largest species. The beast breaks nests with a large foreclaw and can defend itself when cornered, as noted by the London Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
The Perfumed Cloud at the Dentist Chair
The dentist laments makeup at the chair as patients arrive with painted faces. He smears makeup from his sleeve, describing a perfumed cloud rising from lips brows and cheeks while joking about the day’s makeup harvest and avoiding the scent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deuce
Difficult Feats Extracted From Modern Novels
An editor cites passages from contemporary fiction, noting scenes of a pastor at a manse door, a stealthy light extinguishing, a reunion with a longtime friend, a quiet lemonade moment, and a dramatic line about the chariot of revolution advancing with grinding teeth.
The Occupant In the Rear
A curious exchange at a house door reveals a mysterious independent cook named Evans. A timid man directs a visitor to the rear door and notes the placard reading Out. The woman called Evans appears elusive, coming and going as she pleases, yet is the household cook.
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Evans
Judge
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Atlantic Evening News
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SUE News Publishing Company
SSHAS
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P. Chase
Ghas
EH. P. Chase
R. K. A. Hase
Atlantic Niewa
Congress
Chas. F. Chase
United States
William H. Taft
Ohio
James 5. Sherman
William B. Allison
B. F. Carroll
George W. Clarke
W. C. Hayward
John L. Bleakly
W. W. Morrow
H. W. Byers
Ketchum
Walter I. Smith
A. Meredith
E. GC. Worthing
Fred W. Herbert
H. F. Duval
B. A. Goodspeed
L. R. Forsyth
Recorder
A. H. Mountain
B. A. Johnson
George Edwards
Chas, S. Fulton
George A. Kirk
J. S. Pressnall
Nels Jensen
Constable, Co
N. Larue
Tate
I. E. P. Chase
News E Publishing Company
Cass de
Mary Kringel
Epworth Dibeague Entertainment
Deason
Seuid
Team Laundry
Tom Watson
Atlantic Drug Company
Melcher's
Mort
Lanningham
Melcher’s
W. J. Tobias
Atlantic Automobile Company
Spirit Lake
Mr. Tobias
Frank Dragoo
Imlay
S. Dak
the Ant Eater
Frank J.rhody
Eggers Bros., Jewelers and Opticians
Johnny
C.W. Needles
Atlantic, Iowa
London
Paris
Des Moines
J. A. Gough
Atlantic
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