Taylor County Declaration of Independence Pledge
Taylor County residents form The Common People Republican League of townships Iowa pledging to destroy political machines, curb corporate lobbying, and promote honest elections Roosevelt era reforms. The document advocates primary ballots, interstate commerce revision, and breaking monopolies to empower independent industry.
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Common Peoples Republican League of
Township
Taylor County
Iowa
Paul S. Haddock
Republican Committee
League
Corporation
U. S
Roosevelt
Iowa Self Supporting Prosperity And Freedom Plea
A fragment emphasizes independence for Iowa and its people from outside influence, urging self sufficiency, economic growth, and political freedom to ensure lasting prosperity and intelligence.
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Iowa
Commodity prices hit 22-year high on December first
Dunn's cost of living statistics show prices at their highest level in twenty two years as of December first, signaling broad inflation pressures across goods and essentials. The report underscores persistent price gains in staple items and consumer goods affecting households nationwide.
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Dunn
Insurance partners miss pooling before investigation stage
Mr Thomas Ryan and Mr Edward Harriman regret not pooling the insurance business earlier and avoid the investigation phase, highlighting a failed collaboration and its consequences.
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Thomas Ryan
Edward Harriman
Plan for publicity on campaign contributions opposed
The plan for publicity in regard to campaign contributions will probably meet with the approval of everybody concerned except the candidates.
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Tne
Governor Pennypacker Rejects Papers Representation
Governor Pennypacker says he does not believe the papers represent the people and hints at the cartoons of himself published recently as evidence. He urged readers to consider the tone and intent of the press in evaluating public sentiment.
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Gov. Pennypacker
Secretary Bonaparte Faces Meriwether Case Fallout
The remark suggests any settlement by Secretary Bonaparte over the Meriwether case will satisfy some factions while leaving at least half the population in disagreement, reflecting wide public division on the issue.
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Urcctetary Bonaparte
Secretary Hitchcock Probes Kansas Land Fraud Scandals
Secretary Hitchcock reveals extensive land frauds in Kansas and proposes to locate a public domain area untouched by the scheme to entertain the public with a novelty.
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Hitchcock
Kansas
Steel rails sold for Melbourne at 27.50 with 6 freight
The Independent notes Lackawanna Steel sold 6000 tons of rails for delivery to Melbourne Australia at 27.50 dollars per ton with six dollars freight per ton from the mill, while American buyers pay 28 dollars at the mill. The piece argues for Dingley protection to support the infant steel industry.
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Independent
N. Y
Lackawanna Steel Company
Melbourne
Australia
Steel Trust
Dingley
Federal tax plan cited to regulate insurance firms
W Burke Corcoran argued in the House that federal insurance regulation could be achieved by a federal tax that confines insurers to their home states, mirroring savings banks, to curb Wall Street speculation. The idea warrants consideration.
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W. Burke Corcoran
New York M.C
Wall Street
Attorney General Recommends Imprisonment for Railroad Rebates
Moopy urges adding imprisonment as penalty for rebate violations. He supports giving ICC power to fix a maximum rate and to apply the lower favored rate as the general rate, noting railroads could offer no defense and courts would uphold the Commission’s action.
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Moopy
Interstate Commerce Commission
Central railways halt free travel after January first
The Pennsylvania Central and the New York Central announce plans to discontinue free transportation after January 1. Despite this, Mr. Blythe is unlikely to follow suit in the Eighth Congressional District as political and railroad interests loom. Secretary Shaw touts a ship subsidy to boost foreign trade while backing an elastic currency scheme for national banks.
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Pennsylvania Central
New York Central
Blythe
Eighth
Shaw
Congress
Steel Trust
Senate voices critique and olive oil ad mix in column
A Chicago Record Herald paragraph criticizes Senate tactics and rate legislation, noting calls for reform. The piece contrasts political maneuvering with Secretary Hitchcock’s interior department housekeeping, then pivots to Bibbins Pharmacy in Bedford promoting Sydmar Brand olive oil from California as a trusted, award winning choice.
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Senate
Chicago’ Record- Herald
Bibbins’ Pharmacy
Bedford
California
Bibbins
St. Louis
Senate critique on wisdom and obstruction in the body
A lament on the senate’s wisdom and delay. The author condemns obstruction as stupidity and argues that past sessions failed to act, citing the interstate commerce committee and a first session move on the Panama canal emergency appropriation. The piece critiques age balance and influence by masters.
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Senate
Russia
Clapp
Interstate Commerce Committee
Delay
Dodge
Panama Canal
District Attorneys urged to pursue federal law violations
Attorney General Moody writes to United States district attorneys urging vigorous action against widespread violations harming industry and commerce. Convictions, especially on conspiracy charges with imprisonment, would bring fame for diligent officials. Railroads and shippers accused in rebate schemes face federal enforcement. See J. S. Pieringer Optician and Oxford Cafe ads.
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Moody
United States District Attorneys
Federal Law Department
Governor Hoch and the Death Penalty Debate
The editorial praises Governor Hoch of Kansas for opposing the death penalty in cases involving women, referencing the Vermont execution of Mrs. Rogers and contrasting Hoch with Vermont Governor Bell. It argues capital punishment degrades moral sensibility and rejects punishing women with the gallows. The piece contrasts historical views on women with modern humane standards.
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Hoch
Kansas
Rogers
Vermont
Bell
Iit
Holiev Ehian
Mrs Ida Caldwell Credits Peruna Cure for Lungs Health
Ida Caldwell of Sioux City Iowa Vice-President Order of Washington suffered catarrh of the respiratory system for three years. She avoided chilly air and dampness but could not travel for climate change. After using Peruna she was cured in three days and by five months half the irritation vanished and lungs healed.
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Ida Caldwell
Pearl Street
Sioux City
Order of Washington
Peruna
Oxford Cafe Showcases Fine Fruits Nuts and Confectionaries
A fine display at the Oxford Cafe features fruits, nuts, and confections for visitors to enjoy. The presentation highlights a variety of sweet and savory treats in a welcoming setting.
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Oxford Cafe
Feathers and Fins on the Frisco booklet guide
A request for a new hunting and fishing booklet titled Feathers and Fins on the Frisco describes a country rich in turkey, duck, quail, squirrels and other small game with deer hunting nearby. The Ozarks and the St. Francis Valley are highlighted and is available through A. Hiltons Gs RB at a St. Louis system.
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Turkey
Ozarks
St. Francis
Valley
Bent
A. Hiltons
Gs RB
Aco System
St. Louis
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the Square Deal Printing and Publishing Co
the Bedford Free Press
Srunator Mrronelly
House of Representatives
Oregon
Interior Department
Gorham
Waltham
Pieringer &.Co
J. S. Pieringer
Optician
Rogera
St Joseph
Perimia
Union
Sician
Hartmentor r-Pogan
Bedford Marble
Hoped M. Miller
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