A Golden Chance for Democrats in Chicago Analysis
The Chicago platform is a vulnerability for Republicans, inviting a Democratic counteroffensive. The piece argues Democrats should affirm the treaty and league with reservations, reject Panama toll exemptions, and present a strong progressive platform at the San Francisco convention to win over discontented voters and shape a liberal national program.
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Chicago
Democratic Party
Republican Party
League of Nations
Senate
Panama
Harding
Ohio
San Francisco
Old Guard
Hiram Johnson
Borahs
Lodge
Penrose
Labor
New York Evening
Why They Leave the Farm
Inquiring reporters ask farm workers why they quit noting long hours and poor living conditions. Domestic servants share similar grievances about harsh schedules and second class treatment in households.
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Condi
Setting a Good Example by New Orleans Priest
A New Orleans priest ordered the lights out when a bride arrived in indecorous attire and instructed her to go home and change before the ceremony. He stated the incident would prompt a public discussion on women’s dress and modesty, arguing true admiration lies with modesty.
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New Orleans
Dubuque
A Darkening Republican Shadow and Third Party Threat
Davenport Democrat notes a rising third party movement threatening the Republican machine. It cites the committee of 48 guiding La Follette Republicans, the Nonpartisan League, and the American Labor Party as potential allies. Labor support may surface despite AFL’s non political stance.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Republican Party
la Follette Republicans
Nonpartisan League
American Labor Party
American Federation of Labor
Davenport
A Lesson From the Trees Editorial
An editorial uses the tree as a metaphor for resilience and education. It argues that hardship strengthens character like wind strengthens roots and warns that crowding trees mimic narrow views without light. It likens schooling to light and urges broad outlooks.
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E. T. Meredith
Council Buys Street West of Fred Graff
The Lockridge Times reports a purchase of a street west of Fred Graff in a move that could shift local traffic and property plans. The notice hints at municipal action and potential changes for residents and businesses nearby.
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Council
Fred Graff
Lockridge
Fred
Fairfield News Notes and Janitors of Opinion
A regional miscellany quotes readers and editors on local life. Items mention Mrs Benj Rhynas's illness, Mr Ray Joy visiting from Kansas City, and civic quips about city parking and safety signs. Public forum letters urge Iowa land values and farming methods versus rock phosphate experiments.
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Stockport
Benj. Rhynas
Ray Joy
Kansas City
City
Mt. Pleasant
Labor Demands From National Convention Cited
A scanned excerpt notes demands calling for jailing of food and clothing profiteers, wage advances to preserve the American standard of living, and a shorter work day if needed, though no mention of jailing profiteers is actually stated.
Drake Clo Company Closes June 30
Local notice announces Drake Clo Company quitting business on June 30 with a prompt to buy clothing now and save.
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Drake Clo .Co
Drake's Going Out of Business Sale Underwear Offer
A local going out of business sale advertises half price on all summer and winter underwear. The notice emphasizes discounts across the store inventory.
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Drake
Mail-in Foley remedy offer promises trial package
A newspaper ad urges readers to cut out a slip, mail it with a 5 cent stamp to Foley Co in Chicago to receive a trial package of Foley Honey and Tar, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets. The promotion names Jericho and Easton as the local druggists.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Jericho & Easton
Drake's Quitting Business Sale Opens With Straw Hats
A quirky listing proclaims Half price on straw hats and pajamas during Drake's Quitting Business Sale as stores move to clear inventory.
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Drake
Free rupture device trial advertisement from Kansas City
An advertisement offers a 30 day free trial of a rupture appliance from Easyhold Co at 1743 Koch Bldg Kansas City Missouri. It promises comfort improved over old belts and trusses and guarantees a full refund if not satisfactory. Readers are urged to refer ruptured friends.
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Fairfield
Ollie
Perlee
Four Corners
Germanville
Glasgow
Easyhold CO
Koch Bldg
Kansas City
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Iowa
Sabry N. Brandal
HL Seifert
G. Walker
Chicago Tribune
Thodore Roosevelt
Hi. N. B
Mr. Pleasant
Fairfield Journal
Meredith
Temperance Alliance
Brighton
Washington
Laudayman
Aiwave
Gen. Wood
Col Procter
Associated Press
Woodrow Wilson
Washington Journal
the Public Forum
Tridune
Tribune
The
Farm Bureau
Ames College
Indiana
Pennsylvania
New York
Agricultural College
Jefferson County
Ozark Mountains
East Pleasant Plain
Firestone, G. & J., Goodyear and
Gates Tires
W. S. Cromer, the. Man
East
Burlington St
Grissom’s Cafateria
H. T. Grissom
Prop
E. C. Leber
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