Political slate of state and county officials listed
The document names multiple public offices with incumbents or candidates. It lists President Woodrow Wilson and national offices, plus state officers including Secretary of State Charles B. Murtagh and Auditor J. A. Sinclair, and local county roles such as County Auditor C. W. Moburg and Sheriff J. S. Cowen. It also covers supervisors for terms starting 1913 and 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilson
T. R. Marshall
U. S
D. W. Hamilton
Edw
G. Dunn
Glenn A Kenderdine
Chas. B. Murtagh
J. A. Sinclair
G. L. Caswell
C. E. Walters
Robert E. Rienow
Samuel W. Mercer
N. C. Roberts
J. F. Elder
A. E. Labagh
Frank Mowery
C. W. Moburg
C. H. Linder
John L. Fisher
J. S. Cowen
Alfred
Laura Mahon
J. F. Ready
Eli Blough
F. W. Moyer
Democratic appeals feared as misleading about business mood
An article quotes Chicago party leaders sending letters to firms claiming Democratic victory would harm prosperity. It notes strong rail, steel, and banking activity despite forecasts of Wilson Marshall wins, arguing business confidence supports Democratic promises and rebuffing GOP attacks.
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Democratic Party
Chicago
Elder Denies Railroad Interference in Keokuk Ordinances
Joshua F. Elder, Democratic candidate for Congress, refutes allegations that he served rail interests as Keokuk mayor. In a letter dated Oct 23, 1912, Elder asserts two Keokuk ordinances benefited the city, with railroads contributing track work and water-front ground, and he claims he opposed railroads throughout his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua F. Elder
Congress
B. & Q. Railroad Company
Keokuk
Elder
Lockridge
J. F. Elder
Democratic Victory Speech Emphasizes Economic Prosperity
A political message urges voters to back the Democratic ticket claiming a broad path to greater business prosperity higher wages and wider opportunities for most citizens while noting ongoing privileges for a few under current law.
What Teddy Thinks Poem Reflection of The Times
A verse quoting See Shippey extols Theodore Roosevelt claiming superiority over past presidents and even divine power. The lines boast unparalleled greatness, comparing Roosevelt to Washington Grant Jefferson and Madison, and to the nation itself. The piece satirically comments on ambition and constitutional limits.
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Washington
Grant
Jefferson
Madison
God
Shippey
Ethereal Creature Provokes Courtroom Exchange
A humorous courtroom exchange features an ethereal creature and a judge in a witty confrontation about affection and gender. The exchange pivots on practical concerns and a pocketbook remark, highlighting lighthearted satire within a legal setting.
Editorial urges Democrats to vote and clean house at Washington
By C R Spencer the piece urges every Democrat to vote next Tuesday and take a friend to the polls. It extols the Democratic county ticket and laments tariff critics while highlighting price schedules showing higher taxes on the poor than the rich.
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Washington
Democratic rally call urges voters to support party ticket
The speaker urges a Democratic governor in Iowa and a Democratic representative from the First district. They call for voting and bringing friends to the polls, insisting a full Democratic vote nationwide will win the national ticket and expand congressional seats. No Democrat should stay home on election day.
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Iowa
A Rich Man's Tariff and Its Burdens on the Poor
A discussion of the Payne Aldrich bill framed as Taft’s best tariff for the rich while increasing living costs for the poor. The piece cites specific duties showing high rates on necessities and a contrast with cheaper imports and domestic goods. It argues the Republican party should reduce the cost of living and questions manufacturers’ role in pricing. Names, dates, and places are not specified in the excerpt.
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Payne Aldrich
Taft
Republican Party
William Howard Taft
Mr. Taft
Ballinger
Guggenheims
Doctor Wiley
Roosevelt
Wilson Campaign Compared With Roosevelt and Taft
The piece argues Woodrow Wilson offers a genuine reform path while criticizing Theodore Roosevelt for corporate backing and questionable policies and condemns Taft for aligning with reactionaries. It cites Roosevelt’s Canal Zone purchase, battleships, and “square deal” flaws, and Taft’s Payne Aldrich tariff and support for Alaska resource deals as proof of inadequacy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Canal Zone
Taft
M. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Buy B P S paint and China Lac at Thoma's
Local hardware outlet Thoma's advertises B P S brand paint and China Lac finishes for sale. The brief notice lists available products and directs customers to visit the store.
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Buy
Thoma’s
Roosevelt bait for suffragists and Ohio vote
Ida Husted Harper argues that Theodore Roosevelt avoided backing woman suffrage in Ohio despite the platform pledge. She notes the Ohio vote on a new constitution passed all but the suffrage amendment and cites past pleas from Susan B Anthony and suffrage activists.
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Ida Husted Harper
Progressive Party
Ohio
Roosevelt
United States
St. Johnsbury
Susan B Anthony
Lincoln
Wilson Rally Day Observed by Local Democrats
Wilson Rally Day to be observed Saturday November 2 in this city with plans by local democrats. Governor Wilson's message will be read and speeches by S. W. Tracy of Burlington and Alex Miller of Washington. The meeting at the armory starts at eight o'clock and is billed as the campaign's last major gathering.
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Wilson
Marshall
Governor Wilson
Armory
Prices of Food Soar Under Taft Or Roosevelt
A Federal Bureau of Labor bulletin shows major food items rose 50 percent in ten years. Flour, lard, steak, hams, cornmeal, rib roast, round steak, pork chops, bacon and potatoes all climbed, while Taft and Roosevelt led the government. The piece argues future reductions unlikely if past leaders return.
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Bulletin
The
Fedral Bureau of Labor
Roosevelt
Taft
Not My Words But The Statesman’s In This Debate
A candidate cites an eminent statesman to support an argument saying the quoted words are not his opinion but the words of a man who knows what he’s talking about. The remark frames the claim as authoritative.
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White House
National Suffrage Association
Executive Office
Berkeley Theater
New York
Roosevelt
Anti-suffrage Association
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offers $100 Reward
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh through internal use affecting blood and mucous surfaces. It promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Campaign Mailer Angers Veterans Group Circulates Harsh Pensions Claim
National Tribune editor John McElroy sought harsh editorials against Wilson supporters to attack the Democratic pension bill. Posts across the country sent protests, noting local papers largely supported Democrats and praised Kern. An Oregon adjutant suggested Taft supporters produced harsher material, declining further assistance.
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Democratic House
United States
Republican Senate
National Tribune of
Washington
John McElroy
Grand Army
Democratic National
New York
Old Soldiers
Astoria
Ore
National Tribune
Washington, D. C
Cushing Post
Los Angeles
Cal
Wilson
Democratic House of the
United States Congress
Congress
Kern
Senate
Taft
Oregon
No. 14
Department of Oregon
B. FP. Allen
Immediate tariff revision to curb monopoly and patronage
The passage argues for an instant tariff cut, starting with the items most used to stifle competition and raise prices in the United States. It calls for extending reductions to all goods allowing monopoly, until special favors are removed and taxation becomes fair and reasonable, minimizing burden on the public.
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United States
Woolums Spend Sunday at Mrs Woolum’s Home
Curt Woolum and his family visited the residence of Mrs. C F Woolum, the mother of Curt, on Sunday for a family gathering at her home.
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Curt Woolum
C. F. Woolum
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Fairfield Tribune
Fairfield
Official County Paper
Mar
J. W. Dole
Teddy
By C. R. Spencer
Great West
Leo
D, Thoma
Vermont
Jhy Taft
J. T. Davies Undertaker
J. T. Davies
McHlroy
Tribune
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