Gompers Attacks Roosevelts, Taft Courts and Labor Leaders
A harsh editorial outlines how organized labor's tactics allegedly backfired against Bryan in 1896 and warns that aligning with Gompers would misuse court power. It accuses Gompers of corrupting federation leadership, mocks his influence, and argues labor needs lawful legislation not intimidation or court control.
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Organized Labor
Gompers
Roosevelt
Taft
Republican Party
Brump
Bryan
Labor
American Federation of Labor
Themelves
Cigar Makers’ Union
Mutual Beneft
Billy Sunday and Ot tumwa clash over vulgar sermons
A dispute arises as Manager Jersey of the Ot tumwa opera house accuses Billy Sunday of vulgar and indecent remarks. He claims if Sunday spoke as harshly in his tabernacle as in the opera house, the venue would close and inmates could face imprisonment. Community residents questioned for paying to see Sunday while fearing moral outrage.
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Billy
Jersey
Ottumwa
Sodom
Nazarene
Billy” Sunday
Galilee
New Jerusalem
New York City Costs Rise Fast Under Democratic Rule
The piece notes Nelson Tamny in Greater New York and mocks Billy Sunday. It cites a $140,000,000 city budget and an investigation showing public affairs cost growing three times faster than population. It warns that without change, the city could head toward bankruptcy.
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Tammany
Greater
New York
Stars and Stripes
Vinci promoted for sick children and weak patients
Mrs. Rose Hawthorne Lathrop endorses Vinci as superior to cod liver oil for destitute sick children and frail adults. The ad claims Vinci restores appetite, revives weak stomachs, and builds strength, with iron and no disagreeable oil, tested by over 5,000 leading U S druggists and backed by a money back guarantee. Atlantic Drug Co. ATLANTIC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinci
United States
Atlantic Drug Co
Atlantic
Newbro's Himerpicide Explained to Curious Readers
The chorus of questions about Newbro's Himerpicide prompts a public explainer. It clarifies the product as a destroyer of infestations and misheard terms, noting the public’s fascination and confusion while spelling out its intended purpose and elusive details.
Local notes on families and farm talk in Bear Grove area
Mrs J W Preston heads Ladies Aid sending canned fruit and clothing to the home Tuesday. D M Tillman’s farm sold to C A Rudy of Atlantic who plans to move next spring. Edith Halsey ill at home likely to miss Thanksgiving. Anna Ahrens left Center school for Cumberland area. Dr Campbell attending Mr Stengel as case grows serious. R D Charles and Mr Moffit hold meetings at Lyman. Farms busy with corn yet uneven in quality. Ladies Aid met Mrs Rhoda Cranston with good turnout. Next meeting at J B Thomason’s. Inez Miller visiting Atlantic while attending school at home Sunday. Mrs Frank Stalnaker of Lewis visiting Frank Osen. Frank Hunt’s Bear Grove mailboxes filled with fruit vegetables butter on return from housekeeping, giving Bear Grove patrons a grocery wagon impression.
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J. W. Preston
Ladies Aid
D. M. Tillman
C. A. Rudy
Atlantic
Anna Ahrens
Cumberland
Dr. Campbell
Stengel
D. R. Charles
Mr. Moffit
Lyman
Ladies Aid Society
Rhoda Cranston
J. B. Thomason
Inez Miller
Hom
Frank Stalnaker
Lewis
Frank Osen
Frank Hunt
Western Bear Grove
Bear Grove
Electric Bitters Promises Relief for Malaria and Stomach Ailments
J C Fre stil ler of Halliday Arkansas praises Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria and stomach troubles. The medicine is said to purify the blood, tone nerves, and restore vigor. sellers offer a money back guarantee if it fails to help.
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J. C. Frestler
Halliday
Ark
Rings Little Liver Pills for Di ill ness headline
Pills sold by W. T. Palmers & Co. Drug Store claim to cure illness and sick headache. Advertising copy notes price 25 cents and urges readers to try them.
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W. T. Palmers & Co
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Daely Democrat
HE News Publishing Company
I. Chase
B. P. Chase
R. K. A. Chase
Iowa
Congress
E. Chase
Sick Children of
Mends Vinci
Brown Grocery Co
Jewelers
Newbro
Edith Halsey
Bradley’s
Walnut Street
Palmer’s Drug Store
Steinke’s Clothing
Chestnut Street
Residence
Musson
L. D. Thomas
Prop
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