County conventions set by state law and chairmen
The time and place for the county conventions are fixed by the state primary law with calls published by county chairmen for Saturday June 29 at eleven o'clock. Delegates were elected at the primaries and each precinct shares representation as in the first county convention this year. Dated Manson Iowa June 10, 1912. MO F Dalton, Secretary, N. F. Reed, Chairman.
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Manson
Iowa
MO. F. Dalton
N. F. Reed
Democrats Urged to Mobilize for Fall Election
The piece argues Democrats can win governorship and control of the state legislature if party members organize and vote in the fall. It calls for local Democratic organization in every county and compares political effort to tending a crop to yield results.
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Democratic Party
Crop conditions praised as harvests surge nationwide
The report highlights unusually good crop conditions with a fine small grain harvest, hay yields above average and high quality, and booming corn. It notes that crop growth is not dependent on tariff settlements and urges gratitude.
Iowa Delegation backs Wilson for Democratic leadership
The Iowa delegation backs Woodrow Wilson as a capable Democratic leader. They believe his caliber will steer the party to success at the polls and deliver a strong administration.
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Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
Wilson Likely to Win Large Plurality, Local Outlook Bright
The article portrays strong Democratic support for Wilson, foreseeing little opposition within the party. It notes optimistic local conditions in Fairfield and Jefferson County with full employment, busy factories, strong crop prospects, and thriving commerce, describing the area as an exemplary place to live.
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Wilson
Bryan
Cities That Help Roads Help Themselves
An editorial urges Fairfield and Jefferson county merchants to support a general good roads movement. It argues well maintained roads draw trade, reduce travel costs, and boost annual commerce, noting soil and road quality affect year round usability and urging business leaders to organize discussions.
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Fairfield
Jefferson County
the Tribune
Canada US relations and future trade prospects
Canadian editorials stress a closer U S Canada relationship as trade grows across the border and misunderstanding fades. They call annexation unlikely but urge continued alignment of interests and smoother future trade agreements across the line.
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United States
Canada
United Kingdom
the Tribune
Bavarian Cities Not Facing Fire Pest Says Report
The report notes fires are rare in Bavaria and argues cleanliness of cities explains the low fire risk. It cites tidy courtyards alleys and vacant lots, with hallways and entrances kept as clean as possible, as contributing factors.
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Bavaria
Roosevelt Serves the Man Not Cause, Says La Follette
Wisconsin senator La Follette criticizes Roosevelt in La Follette's Weekly for Chicago manipulations and fake contests to control the Republican convention. He contrasts Bryan’s Baltimore show of moral power with Roosevelt’s pursuit of personal nomination over party principles and a progressive platform.
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Wisconsin
W. J. Bryan
Washington
Roosevelt
la Follette
Bryan
Baltimore
Tammany
Chicago
Steel Trust
Harvester Trust
Hadley
Wilson
Taft
National Committee
Republican Party
Committee On Resolutions
We urge Iowa Democrats to unite after Baltimore convention
The writer appeals to Iowa Democrats to support the national ticket of Wilson and Marshall and the state ticket led by Dunn. He emphasizes the convention’s fairness, loyalty of the Iowa delegation, and the need for unified effort for good government, urging no division from now to election day.
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Iowa
Baltimore
Clark
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Marshall
Dunn
Tainted Trusts and Third-Term Ambition
Fragmentary text notes a figure offering no reason for third party support, citing an overmastering craving for a third term. The excerpt references tainted trusts and political aspiration without clear context or names.
Speaker Clark Visits Wilson Aide Discusses House Legislation
Seagirt New Jersey July 14 Speaker Champ Clark and Governor Wilson met for two hours on legislation before the house of representatives. They welcomed guests Charles Crane of Chicago and Van Hise of Wisconsin university supporters of La Follette. Crane will back Wilson and aid his campaign fund.
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House
Seagirt
N. J
Champ Clark
Wilson
House of Representatives
Charles R. Crane
Chicago
van Hise
Wisconsin University
la Follette
Speaker Clark
Washington
Sixth Cavalry Camp Wrecked By Wind At Austin
A high wind last Tuesday night wrecked the Sixth cavalry camp at Austin causing tent collapses and a stampede that injured several soldiers. The area flooded with a foot of water and the court house armory barns and private homes offered shelter while the unit departed Monday.
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Mason City
Sixth Cavalry
Austin
Finding Shade Across the Street For Better Comfort
Do not stand in direct sun when moving across the street or around the corner you can find shade. Seek cooler spots as you walk to avoid heat exposure.
United States to Aid Ames College in Club Work
The United States government will cooperate with Iowa State College to expand boys and girls club work in Iowa. The extension department will receive 1000 dollars annually for a new worker plus 300 dollars for travel and franking privileges for bulletins. About 15000 youths are enrolled this year, growing corn gardens poultry and pigs while a national contest closes at the January short course. Superintendent Bishop aims to recruit 10000 more in a year.
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Ames
United States
Agricultural Extension Department
Iowa State College
Iowa
W. J. Kennedy
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Bishop
Reed Defies Huffman Over Iowa Democratic Chair
Des Moines, July 15. N. F. Reed of Ottumwa says he will face Cedar Rapids convention voters on July 25 and believes counties will endorse him for state Democratic chairman. He blasts George A. Huffman, accuses rivals of meddling, and pledges full support for Wilson after Clark. Reed defends his record and criticizes pre-counter politicians while preparing to meet Wilson in Seagirt, New Jersey.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Supreme Court
Claude R. Porter
Adams
Jefferson Adair Johnson
Allamakee Jones
Appanoose
Keokuk
Audubon Kossuth
Benton
Lee
Blackhawk
Linn
Louisa Boone Bremer
Lucas Buchanan
Lyon
Buena Vista Madison
Butler Mahaska
Calhoun
Marion
Carroll
Marshall
Cass Mills
Cedar
Mitchell Monona
Cerro Gordo
Cherokee
Monroe Chickasaw
Montgomery Clarke Muscatine
O'Brien Clay
Osceola
Clayton Clinton
P. Crawford
Palo Alto
Dallas Plymouth
Davis Pocahontas
Polk
Decatur
Delaware Pottawattamie
Des Moines
Powesheik
Dickinson
Ringgold
Ac Dubuque
Emmet Scott
Fayette
Shelby
Floyd Sioux
Franklin Story
Tama
Fremont Greene
Taylor Grundy
Union
Guthrie
van Buren
Hamilton Wapello
Warren Hancock
Hardin
Washington
Harrison
Wayne
Henry Webster
Howard Winnebago
Humboldt Winnesheik
Ida Woodbury
Worth Jackson
Wright
Jasper
N. F. Reed
Ottumwa
Democratic State Central Committee
Reed
Mr. Reed
Henry Riegelman
George A. Huffman
Baltimore
Huffman
Clark
George Huffman
State Committee
Harmon
Wilson
Democrats
Seagirt
N. J
Towa
To Have New Library Lets Contract for Carnegie Institution
Knoxville Iowa July 14 a $10,000 contract was let to fund a new Carnegie library project as officials announce plans for the building.
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Knoxville
Carnegie Institution
Knoxville to Build Carnegie Library with Chariton Firm
The Knoxville library project advances as a Chariton firm wins the contract and immediate construction begins. The one story brick building will feature a basement with a large auditorium and boiler rooms. J. S. Bellamy of Knoxville Electric chairs the building committee, previously guiding the Mason City Odd Fellows home.
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Carnegie Library
Knoxville
Chariton
J. S. Bellamy
Knoxville Electric Company
Odd Fellows
Mason City
Woman Killed by Train in Glidden Iowa
Glidden Iowa July 14 A passenger train struck an automobile as Clay ton Johnson a retired farmer watched the steering gear. Mrs Johnson about 40 was killed almost instantly and Mr Johnson was badly injured. The car was demolished. Johnson did not hear the warning bell. She was well known locally.
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Glidden
Clayton Johnson
Tragic Barn Bottle Poisoning Kills 3-Year-Old Girl
In Norwich Iowa a three-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stevens died after drinking carbolic acid and linseed oil from a bottle found in a barn manger. She had followed her sister to the barn during milking and drank the liquid. parents rushed her by auto to Yorktown but she could not be saved.
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Norwich
George Stevens
Yorktown
A. M. Nason Says Foley Kidney Pills Cured Rheumatism
A. M. Nason of near Canaan Maine suffered severe sciatic rheumatism due to uric acid in the blood. He reports Foley Kidney Pills entirely cured him and removed numerous black specks before his eyes. The pills are advertised as a uric acid solvent for rheumatic forms. L. S. Bradshaw & Co. July. ca) oh Toall
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A. M. Nason
Canaan
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Start Alligator Farm Opens at West Okoboji
Spirit Lake July 14 locals report the Badgrows of Sioux City opened an alligator farm on West Okoboji. Six six foot alligators arrived from the gulf with a larger shipment expected bringing around twenty including Old Joe aged over 200 years. They also plan a bottling works for Egralharve mineral water and opened the Egralharve club hotel with cottages upcoming for a major lakefront attraction.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa Great Lakes
West Okoboji
Gulf
Old Joe
Sioux City
Egralharve
West
Okoboji
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Quick Cough Relief
W H Allen of Chelsea Wisconsin praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for fast relief from coughs and colds. He says it quickly cures coughs and colds and helps ward off a cold when taken promptly. Contains no opiates according to L S Bradshaw &
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Foley
W. H. Allen
Chelsea
Wis
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
Heavy rains Reach Southern Iowa Causing Grain Damage
Rains swept southern Iowa with two good showers in twenty four hours. Osceola Chariton and nearby areas reported cloudbursts. East of Creston west of the town saw substantial showers while north and south had light rainfall. Chariton Melrose Albia Osceola areas reported damage to small grain.
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Iowa
Creston
Here
Osceola
Chariton
Melrose
Albia
City Enacts Auction License Rule in New Hampton
New Hampton officials pass an ordinance requiring a license for public auctions. The first offender was arrested last week and fined plus costs totaling 9.75 dollars.
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New Hampton
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