Democratic State Convention Calls for Iowa Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Democratic Party issues a call for a Cedar Rapids convention on July 25 at 11 a.m. to nominate two Supreme Court judges and conduct other business. Delegation from counties is based on 200 votes plus fractions over 100 for Claude R Porter in 1910. Delegates totals 1 034. County conventions follow June 29. Dated Manson June 10, 1912.
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Government investigations fade before elections as probes pause
Critics argue investigations slow or vanish ahead of voting, claiming political pressure reduces enforcement. The pattern provokes debate on accountability and the integrity of public scrutiny during campaigns.
Lorimer investigation sparks calls for reform and plantings
The piece argues that Lorimer's unseating shows political fault lines and questions why Bull Moose leaders were absent from a recent convention. It urges farmers to adopt alfalfa now and notes calls for broader investigations, suggesting Smoot and others could yield different results if revived.
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Smoot
Purge in the House and Senate Prompts Election Hopes
The piece argues that ongoing purges in the House and the upcoming election could bring meaningful reforms. It urges honest members to act promptly, suggesting the next election may yield a stronger Senate.
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Democratic Victory Depends on Active Campaign Surge
The piece urges Democrats to mobilize and vote, claiming a clean platform and dependable leader can secure victory. It condemns western farm policies and emphasizes building an active party organization to drive turnout. The author promotes a straightforward, resolute campaign approach to win.
Bull Moose Convention Heads to Des Moines
The piece notes the Des Moines Bull Moose convention soon to occur and warns leaders may lose enthusiasm like at Jefferson county. It characterizes the challenge of starting a new party while retaining the old, likening it to awkward domestic juggling.
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Jefferson County
Republican Promises Revisited and Sugar Trust Critique
A political critique arguing the Republican Party failed to meet pledges since 1908. It accuses leaders of serving campaign funders and protecting the sugar trust, noting high living costs and sugar prices. The piece claims workers bear prices while trusts profit.
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Wilson’s proposal for a director-led, transparent campaign
The Chicago Record-Herald reports Woodrow Wilson advocates commission government for his campaign. He favors a board of directors including national committeemen and outsiders, majority rule with his veto, public scrutiny, and strict waste control to run a cost efficient, non secret operation guided by business principles.
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Family Shares in Farm Profits and Labor Alike
A historical note describes a household where every member participates in farm profits and duties. The piece emphasizes collective work, shared risks, and common economic goals under one family enterprise.
Sunshine in the House Promises Rewarding Returns
A proverb-like saying notes that indoor toil yields steady profits similar to farming sunshine, but indoors offers the assured opportunity to make it one's own without seasonal dependence.
Davenport clergyman leaves ministry for chicken business
A Davenport clergyman quits the ministry to take up chicken raising, citing the lure of riches as a strong pull for many good men in small town life.
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Young Men Lead Wilson Campaign Committee
Woodrow Wilson's presidential bid is backed by a fourteen member campaign committee with a majority under 50. Key figures include McCombs 37 as chairman, Daniels 49, Palmer 40, and Gore 42. others hail from New Jersey, North Carolina, Delaware, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Oregon, New York, Missouri, Maine, Texas and more. Headquarters expected in New York with branches in Chicago and another western location as subcommittees form.
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Political quips and editorial snippets across papers
A collage of brief quotes and commentary from several newspapers lampooning politics. The items mention T R Marshall Woodrow Wilson Harvey Osborn La Follette Roosevelt and Longworth with jokes about third parties prices and events.
Poll Shows Wilson Strong Among Iowa Board Members
A Des Moines Capital letter reports a poll of the Iowa Christian convention at the Chamberlain. Wilson leads with 10 votes to Roosevelt's 2 among a 12 member board composed of eight Republicans two Democrats one Prohibition and one no party affiliation.
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Bryan speaks on two conventions at Chautauqua
William Jennings Bryan addressed about five thousand at Boone Iowa Chautauqua last night. He praised Senator Kenyon of Iowa, criticized Clark’s nomination aided by Tammany hall, and explained he would not support such a nominee. He also spoke briefly at Ogden to a crowd of five hundred, receiving wild cheers.
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Plums Go to Regulars as Taft Reviews Iowa List
Washington July 23 President Taft is to review Iowa delegation recommendations with Senators Cummins and Towner. He will demand clarity on whether the recommended individuals are Republicans or Roosevelt Progressive supporters. Progressives may be treated as regulars unless linked to the Roosevelt party, potentially dropping such names from the list.
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Hilles Seeks Remedy to Cure Republican Disgust Before November
Des Moines Register and Leader notes Chairman Hilles seeks a guaranteed remedy to end widespread Republican disgust ahead of the November fifth election. The editorial frames the political mood and calls for decisive action to restore party support.
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Pheasants in Goldfield Face 1915 Protection Rules
Goldfield reports pheasants released nearby are thriving and multiplying. They will be protected through 1915 with a $100 fine for killing one, sparking concern that late protection could wipe out the remaining birds as sportsmen and pot-hunters compete for them.
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Tragic Drowning Of Elmer Piper’s 3-Year-Old Son
In Greenfield Iowa a three year old child of Elmer Piper seven miles east of town drowned in a farm water tank. The tank was covered, the child fell through the opening and was found face downward under the cover. He was dead on discovery. Funeral held in Greenfield last Thursday. The mother was prostrated by the accident.
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Here
City Uses Goldfish to Kill Mosquitoes
Philadelphia plans to deploy goldfish to reduce mosquito larvae in stagnant waters. The Public Works Department received 5000 dollars for an engineering study in cooperation with the Health Bureau. Entomologist H Hoenig leads efforts to stop mosquito propagation using fish as a control measure.
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Cut the Weeds Now
Fairfield residents are urged to remove weeds from vacant lots to improve city appearance and health. The piece notes spring and summer growth has produced jungles of rag weed and goldenrod, causing hay fever and asthma and creating nuisance and health concerns.
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Weed control measure urged by state official
Lower leaves decay and rotten vegetation breed malaria while gusts spread germ laden dust over towns. Township officials must clear weeds along roadsides or face prosecution. Attorney General Cosson to pursue a case in Union county over uncut highway weeds. The law aims to exterminate weeds. Cut the weeds now.
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State to enforce anti weed law across Iowa
Attorney General Cosson and associates plan rigid enforcement of the anti weed law with Special Counsel Simpson traveling to Union county to pursue trustees for failing to enforce weed controls. Delinquent trustees may face $100 fines and a portion of road funds can be used for weed cutting. Summer colds noted with Foley’s Honey and Tar ad follows.
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