Important Notice on Post Office Rule Changes and Subscriptions
The Post Office Department now bars weekly newspapers from sending to subscribers more than a year in arrears after January first and gives publishers until April first to collect. The Patriot offers Lucas County subscribers a bankable note option if arrears are cleared by January first 1908 and a year in advance. Cash payment required for those who discontinue after paying through January first 1908.
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Lucas County
Lewis Publishing Co
Chariton
Iowa
Taft as Square Deal Standard Bearer for Iowa Youth
The editor praises William Howard Taft as embodying honesty and reform. Taft’s record includes fearless prosecution, fair judging, and effective diplomacy in Cuba and the Philippines. The piece urges Iowa youths to form Taft clubs to promote a square deal and equal enforcement of laws.
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Taft
Des Moines Capital
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Roosevelt
William McKinley
McKinley
William H. Taft
Philippines
William Tloward Taft
Iowa
Nevada Congressman Seeks Reno Paper Contact
A New York Times article notes a Nevada congressman planning a mining bill and being surprised by Reno press attention. He phones the Washington correspondent, then asks where the reporter’s office is to shake hands, saying he’s been ignored by others since his arrival two weeks before Congress seated.
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New York Times
Nevada
Reno
Washington
Taft at Cooper Union praised by Washington Post
The Washington Post endorses William Howard Taft after his Cooper Union speech. It argues he speaks plainly to labor, acknowledges capital’s rights, supports organized labor and the right to strike, and maintains unorganized workers deserve jobs. It calls Taft a strong candidate for President from either party.
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Washington Post
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
eMro Tare
Capital
Taft
Cooper Union
United States
Bryan shifts stance and seeks broad amnesty in 1908
The New York Sun reports Mr Bryan now says he bears no resentment toward Democrats who opposed him in 1896 and 1900 and proclaims a general amnesty. Citing his history of warning conservative candidates, the piece questions whether this late tolerance aims to placate the conservative faction to protect his nomination. The Patriot reminds readers to settle all subscription accounts by April 1, 1908.
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New York Sun
Bryan
Party vs Individual: A Call to Restore Republican Principles
A Cedar Falls Gazette column laments that party principles have been sacrificed to individual ambitions. It argues the Republican Party must unite behind a platform to address tariffs, trusts, and national progress or risk fading from power before the next presidential election.
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Cedar Falls
Lincoln
Grant
Garfield
McKinley
Republican Party
Assignment of Liabilities to the Lord Ends Payment Confusion
A noisy dispute over unpaid subscription bills ends with a church visit and a lighthearted note. Tim, who had stopped his paper for economy, owed $6.70 and had not paid before, but after a melodious church scene a receipt in full was sent and an apology issued for assuming responsibility.
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Fremont
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Herald-Leader
Tim
Short
Jesus
Chamberlain's Pain Balm Promises Quick Shoulder Relief
Mrs. B F Meo Elwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports lasting relief after trying Chamberlain's Pain Balm for a lingering left shoulder pain. The ad notes the product is for sale by Williamson Drug Co and urges payment of Patriot subscription accounts by cash or note before April 1 1908.
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Chamberlain
Meo Elwee
Aldrich Emergency Currency Bill Debated as Patchwork Finance
The piece argues the Aldrich emergency currency proposal is a makeshift fix that should be judged by patriotism and national welfare. It notes the plan expands currency by up to 250 million dollars, preserves emergency features via taxes, and questions whether money should be taxed in general.
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Washington Post
Aldrich
Old World
Congress
Bryan
Thomas E. Watson
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