State Teachers Meeting Planned in Des Moines
The Iowa State Teachers Association Executive Committee announced the annual gathering will occur December 31 to January 3 in Des Moines. Headquarters will be the Savery Hotel with sections at West Des Moines High School and speakers include G Stanley Hall and Elmer Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Frederick E. Bolton
The
State University
State Association
Des Moines
General Association
Savery Hotel
West Des Moines High School
G. Stanley Hall
Clarke University
Elmer E. Brown
U.S
Cooley
Chicago
Thos. H. Ballet
New York University School of
James J. Haney
New York City
Fk. Lark
Onawa
J. Riggers
Poblite
The Standard Oil Company profits and trust critique
A long critique of Standard Oil profits and alleged law violations highlights John D Rockefeller's large stake, and argues for tariff readjustment under a Republican Congress while praising past tariffs and warning against Democratic trust busting rhetoric. The piece links Theodore Roosevelt and Taft to anti trust actions and discusses tariff reform and industrial protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard OH Company
Standard OH
Supreme Courts
John D Rockefeller
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Theodore Roosevelt
William H.taft
Charles J. Bonaparte
Tariff Revision Debate Shapes Republican Convention
The Massachusetts Republican convention reaffirms protectionist ideals while urging a special session of Congress to consider tariff revision. The party shows deep internal split over changing the Dingley schedules, with many fearing distortion by Democrats and some Republicans if changes occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Congress
Taft Portraits and a Homeward Laugh Across Seas
Collier’s Robert Lee Dunn notes Taft’s Philippine visit sparked affectionate reminiscences of Ohio values and American comforts. Expatriates joked Taft would be easy for Filipinos, yet the secretary’s voice and laugh carried homelike cheer that reinforced his strong, approachable image abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Dunn
Collier’s Weekly
New York City
Taft
William Howard ‘Taft
Philippines
Cincinnati
Manila
Ohio
Judge Taft
Mr. Taft
Free Catarrh Remedy Mailout Promoted by Dr Shoop
Trial catarrh treatments are mailed free on request by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. The tests prove the value of this scientific prescription, known to druggists as Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy, sold by F W Jericho & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
F. W. Jericho & Co
May Have New United Presbyterian Church In Town
Dr. Hutchinson and Dr. Wallace of Pittsburg and Rev. Sawhill of Washington visited Rev. Nat Childs to survey site options for a United Presbyterian church here. The observers, from the Board of Church Extension, toured the city and praised local work. They left for Burlington and will report next week. a favorable reply could lead to immediate site purchase and rapid construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Wallace
Pittsburg
Sawhill
Washington
Nat Childs
United Presbyterian Church
Board of Church Extension
Burlington
Board of Church Extensions
Rumor of Burlington No 1 and No 13 Schedule Return
The Burlington Hawkeye reports a likely restoration of trains No 1 and No 13 to their old schedules within two weeks. No 1 would arrive Burlington between six and seven pm from Chicago, with departure around 2 pm. No 13 previously abandoned near 1 08 pm is expected to resume service as crowds grow.
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Hawkee
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Flver
Tts
Monmouth Atlas
Fuek
Hlinois
Illinois
Adventist Meetings Close in Fairfield After Quarterly Service
Seventh Day Adventists Libertyville and Birmingham met Fairfield church for quarterly Sabbath gatherings. Tent meetings closed on Acas Street Sunday night due to good weather. Tents to Des Moines. Mr and Syp stay in Fairfield winter near Adams and 8th. Meetlow to hold church services each Sabbath 2 PM and Sunday night. Attendees welcomed and thanks extended for support and decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libertyville
Giimingham
Fairfield Church
Adventa
Acaus Street
Des Moines
Syp
Fairfield
Carner of
Adams
Dr Shoop Restorative Promises Nerve Strengthening Cure
A shaky stomach and weak heart are attributed to weak stomach and heart nerves. The ad claims Dr Shoop of Ravine Wisconsin can strengthen these nerves and end ailments quickly. Free test offer and a mail order invitation from F W Jericho & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Ravine
Wis
F. W. Jericho & Co
Overcoat Stolen From Rock Island Stock Yards
Charles Ball reported a gray overcoat with a black velvet collar stolen from his buggy seat at the Rock Island stock yards while he attended to cattle lunch hour. Police nationwide were alerted as trains run north south and west, and officers search for the thief who likely fled town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ball
Rock Island Stock Yard
Rock Island
Ball
Tne
Burlington
Golden Wedding Celebrated in Lockridge Township
Mr and Mrs M H Hildebrand celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on October 7 1907 at their home in Lockridge township Jefferson County Ta The celebration featured a tea rose centerpiece in gold and red bouquets a three course dinner for forty two with a wedding cake and many gifts of gold silver china and cut glass Ten children were born to the couple eight survive and six attended the event Arch Hoaglin of California and Mrs Hendricks were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockridge
M. H. Hildebrand
Lockridge Township
Jefferson County
Hildebrand
Agerstown
Maryland
Zanesville
Germanville
Upton
Arch Hoaglin
California
Hendricks
Immigrant Japanese Mobility Through Canada Mexico Raise Alarm
The article reports that Japanese immigration to the United States is rising sharply in 1907. It cites government plans to strengthen inspectors at the Canadian and Mexican borders and notes unofficial arrivals via Hawaii and Canada. It explains Japan issues passports to Hawaiians and Canadians, enabling travel into the U S. and notes enforcement challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Straus
Government of
Japan
Haweailia Islands
Canada
Hawaii Islands
Mexico
Dominion
Government to curb Asiatic immigration via Canada and Mexico
Investigations show immigration inspectors found Japanese laborers from Mexico and Canada bound for the United States. Secretary Straus aims to deploy patrols on northern and southern borders to reduce Asiatic arrivals. From Jan to Sept 1907 2872 Hindis and 4811 Japanese entered Canada, with many Japanese expected to reach the U.S. through Honolulu routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Canada
United States
Hawaiian Islands
Straus
Canadian Immigration Office
British Columbian
Victoria
Vancouver
Honolulu
Trustees Examined as Standard Oil Liquidation Reveals Control
New York court testimony shows Tilford detailing stock transfers and liquidated certificates used to maintain control of subsidiary firms. Kellogg argues the trust only liquidated enough to seed a majority, with dividends paid to holders of liquidated certificates while unliquidated shares remained under trustees control. The cross-town pipeline and large loans to P S Trainor are also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Standard Oil Trust
Ohio
Wesley H. Tilford
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Tilford
Psuedo
Frast
Kellogg
Kellery
Cutler Central Park
New York Company
P. S. Trainor
Southern Pipeline Company
Standard
Standard Oil Company of New York
William G. Rockefeller
Dr Shoop’s Health Coffee Imitation Claim
An ad promotes Dr Shoop's Health Coffee Imitation claiming to mimic real coffee in flavor while containing no coffee. It touts malt nuts and cereal content and promises a one minute preparation with a free sample at Chas A Herring & Co store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
Dr. Shoo
Chas. A, Herring & Co
Preventies Candy Cold Tablets Promote Quick Relief
A druggist advertises Preventies Candy Cold Tablets as safe and prompt medicine that prevents power motion, bronhitis and la grippe. Each trial box costs 5 cents and is sold by FW Jericho & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jericho & Cu
Hollister Mountain Tea Claims Breath Purification
An advertiser promotes Hollister's Mountain Tea as neutralizing bad breath by removing its cause and purifying the breath. The copy notes a price of 3% cents and mentions tea or tablet forms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Efo OS. Shriver
Publicity urged to beat mail order ad tactics
In a cited column, the Journal urges local merchants to use publicity to counter mail order competitors. The piece emphasizes that strong local exposure and community awareness are the same tools the mail order man exploits to win customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
IS A STUBBORN MINORITY Auiboy Indiana Church Dispute
The Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends at Richmond appointed to settle Amboy church location held a meeting but no conclusion. Amboy Friends planned a new church costing about 15000, with factions voting to build on a new site and arbitration accepted by some but not all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auiboy
Ind
Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends
Richmond
Amboy
Friends of
Yearly Meeting
Boy Kills Sister With Grandfather Rifle on Farm
Bruce Fisher ten years old says a “crazy man” shot Hazel Fisher aged 11 months in a granary on a farm near Marshall Michigan. Sheriff and coroner investigate as the boy admits the accidental shooting after fear and a hurried confession. The mother is overwhelmed by the tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Merrill
Grandpa
Hazel
Midhtyv Fatient Peter Lake Sent to Work House
New York October 10 Peter Lake aged 7% years known as Grand Central Pete once famed across the nation as a confidence man has been sent to the work house as a common drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Lake
Grand Central
Pete
San Francisco
School House Memorial Bought by Knights of Vythias
In Calumet Michigan on October 16 the little school house where Justice Rathbone founder of the Knights of Vythias wrote the ritual was bought by the grand lodge of the state to maintain as a memorial. Four men died at Butler Pennsylvania in the steel car works when a ladle of molten metal upset. Twenty were fatally wounded, three have died, and ten were seriously wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythians Bay
Calumet, Mich
Qet
Justice Rathbone
The
Knights of Vythias
Butler
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Orrrew
South Court Street
Etera
the Standard
Steel Trust
Friends of Protection
Adatus Street
Mrr
America
Department of Commerce of Labor
Pacific
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