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The Test of Common Sense in Iowa Politics
The column argues that Republicans have steered prosperity since the Civil War era, citing tariff shifts, farm prices, and wages as evidence. It criticizes Byers and other politicians for labeling Republicans traitors while lauding Taft era policies and questioning Cummins and Dolliver's business acumen. It also notes Fred Herbert's competency and opposition to endorsing Cummins and Dolliver.
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Byers
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House
Cleveland
Grant
Garfield
Harrison
McKinley
Roosevelt
Taft
Coxey
Iowa
Mr. Byers
Cummings
Dolliver
Fred Herbert
A. B. Cummins
Jonathan P. Dolliver
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