Democratic Ticket Listed With Official Roles
The ticket names Woodrow Wilson for president and T. R. Marshall as vice president. It lists candidates for U S senator D W Hamilton governor Edw G Dunn lieutenant governor Glenn A Kenderdine secretary of state Chas B Murtagh auditor J A Sinclair treasurer G L Caswell attorney general C E Walters superintendent of public instruction Robert E Rienow railroad commissioner Samuel W Mercer presidential elector N C Roberts for Congress J F Elder for state senator A E Labagh for state representative Frank Mowery county offices include C W Moburg auditor C H Linder treasurer and others with county positions to be filled by the county central committee and local officials J S Cowan sheriff Ed Alfred county recorder Laura Mahon county superintendent J F Ready and supervisor terms for 1913 Eli Blough and 1914 F W Moyer.
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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
J. S. Cowan
Ed. Alfred
Laura Mahon
J. F. Ready
Eli Blough
F. W. Moyer
Opinion on trousers and politics and a five cent coin
The piece mocks Fairfield males wearing overalls and derides a sarcastic woman. It notes Ohio men driven to insanity by political reading, with some local men suffering the same. It mentions a new nickel featuring a buffalo and insists the coin must have the denomination five cents engraved.
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Ohio
Treasury Department
The Truth About Maine Elections and the 1912 Outlook
The article analyzes Maine voting patterns across the last three elections. It notes Democrats gaining votes overall, Republicans losing ground with shifts between local and general issues, and predicts a likely Democratic win in November as Republicans fracture between Taft and Roosevelt, supporting Wilson.
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Maine
Taft
Roosevelt
Wilson
Dunn Opens Campaign in Iowa Governor Bid
Democratic candidate R G Dunn of Mason City opened his campaign last week with a monster meeting in Marshalltown. He is described as one of the biggest and most eloquent speakers, aiming to win support for the gubernatorial race.
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Iowa
Hon
R. G. Dunn
Mason City
Marshalltown
Mr. Dunn
Dunn Promises Direct Election Pledge and State Reforms
The candidate advocates drastic suffrage enforcement, relief for Iowa industries, good roads, reform of game laws, railroad freight regulation, and direct election of US senators and presidential nominees. He will campaign in Wilton, Muscatine, Columbus Junction, Town Falls, Malcolm, Marengo, Manson, Pocahontas, Sibley, Emmetsburg, and Spencer with Woodrow Wilson and other leaders to inform Iowa voters.
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Iown Industries
United States
Dunn
Wilton
Muscatine
Columbus Junction
Town Falls
Malcolm and
Marengo
Manson
Pocahontas
Sibley
Emmetsburg
Spencer
Iowa
Woodrow Wilson
Marshall
Champ Clark
Time to harvest seed corn advice and method
Des Moines area urges timely seed corn harvest by late September or early October to avoid freezing. A crusade promotes drying with dry air and proper spacing, plus a simple twine suspending method to hang twelve to fifteen ears per loop for next year’s planting.
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Greater Des Moines
Wilson's Fence Riding on Prohibition
Wichita Falls Texas September 17 Special reports that Governor Wilson voiced balanced views on prohibition in letters to R P Grogan noting support for local option and state wide prohibition given state homogeneity. The letters pleased both sides and were described as fence riding and nonadvantageous to either camp.
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Witchita Falls
Texas
Wilson
R. P. Grogan
Grogan
Corn Pile Handling Warns Against Weather Dangers
Corn gathered in piles heats or molds quickly and cannot dry out. Piles risk spoilage or damage from freezing temperatures, which can kill or weaken kernels.
Government takes back coal lands in Alaska case
The Juneau land office cancels fraud claims on thirty two Cunningham coal plots by order from Washington. The lands join the public domain and $50,000 will go to the public treasury. The case links to the Pinchot Ballinger controversy and Ballinger’s resignation.
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Seattle
Wash
Register
Juneau
Alaska
Cunningham Coal Claims
Washington
Congress
Pinchot
Tuberculosis Day Observed Across Iowa This Month
Iowa communities plan nationwide Tuberculosis Day events on Sunday October 27 with sermons on prevention. The state department offers materials and outlines for addresses and free literature to distribute. Clergy and medical groups expect broad participation countywide and note past observance gaps.
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Iowa
National Association
Department of Tuberculosis
Parsons College Opens Thirty-Eighth Year
Parsons College begins its 38th year with ten o'clock enrollment and matriculation. Faculty changes1 include several departures and new instructors, signaling a strong new term and anticipated success in academics, literature, and athletics. The piece lists names of departing and incoming faculty and notes intent for a larger student body and renewed programs at Parsons.
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Parsons College
Parson
Iowa Presbytery Proceedings Report at New London
The Iowa Presbytery held its fall session September 9 and 10 at New London Iowa with sermons and papers by Rev. A D McKay and others. Officers were chosen including Rev A E Cameron moderator and Rev E W F Holler permanent clerk. Committees organized churches at Argyle and Miller Chapel and planned installation of Rev Philip Palmer at Mediapolis.
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L. V. Nash
Middletown
W. W. Montgomery
Fairfield
L. E. Koenig
Des Moines
E. B. Newcomb
D. D
Keokuk
J. F. Hinkhouse
E. W. F. Holler
Ottumwa
Archibald Cardle
Burlington
A. E
Bloomfield
Wm. McMillan
Primrose
A. A. Lewis
W. H. Sater
New London
A. A. Fulton
T. L. Workman
Mt. Zion
F. M. Mast
Wilson
M. T. Helm
Donnellson
H. C. Pattison
Cedar
Parsons College
Presbytery
David Yule
R. A. Montgomery
Wm. Carden
Winfield
Iowa
A. E. Cameron
Morning Sun
A. Cardle
J. PF. Hinkhouse
Iowa Presbytery
A. D. McKay
Mt. Pleasant
W. E. Parsons
Scott W. Smith
Cedar Rapids
Wm. McKay
Martinsburg
C. H. Band
D. W. Cassat
Louis Pillmier
Chicago
Adams
Corning
Grand Rapids
Philip Palmer
Rock River
Mediapolis
E. M. Snoak
Bloomington
Joseph I. Davis
Mt. Hamill
Argyle
Miller Chapel
East End Presbyterian Church
W. H. Hormel
J. L. Raney
Hector Ballantyne
Rev
East business outlook cited by Iowa dealer Thorne
Harry Thorne returns from a marketing trip to New York and Philadelphia praising an optimistic eastward view of Middle West trade. He notes big eastern manufacturers rely on the region and that the election causes no business disruption as eastern leaders expect steady demand from Iowa and the Midwest.
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Harry Thorne
New York
Philadelphia
Mr. Thorne
Iowa
Middle West
East
Parsons college opens as town honors pastor burial
Thirty three years ago the town marked opening day of Parsons college with enrollment exceeding 100 and paid respects to Rev Armstrong after his burial. Rev Haines was reappointed to the Methodist pulpit in Fairfield. Mrs W L Platt opened a new millinery shop at the square corner. Market prices listed include wheat 65c rye 35c oats 17c corn 25c butter 10c eggs 10c chickens 1.30 to 1.70 per dozen potatoes 25c and 35c hay 4c cattle 1.75 to 2.25 hogs 2.50 to 3. Dr Hufford returns from Colorado and R B Louden travels to Kirksville for North Missouri normal school.
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Parsons College
J. Haines
Fairfield
Armstrong
W. L. Platt
Hufford
Colo
Generous support builds county hospital and medical era
The article notes large contributions by Mr Knight raise hospital funds and readiness to dedicate a county hospital. Doctors meet the new superintendent Miss Beers and commit personal subscriptions to scientific equipment for general hospital use.
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Knight
Miss Beers
General Hospital
School Attendance Record Breaker
The district reports a total school enrollment of 260 with 73 freshmen. Forty four freshmen are city residents and 29 from the country. 39 girls and 34 boys. Fairfield statistics refute a lecturer's claim that only 3 percent of grade school attendees enter high school.
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Fairfield
Fairfield Mules Wear Trousers in Local Paving
The Blunk company displays notable class in Fairfield paving with mules clothed in unassuming, decorous trousers. The innovation is celebrated though the trousers are not the work of any expert local tailor.
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Blunk
Fairfield
Blank
Hospital Receives Major Gift From James L Knight
The latest large contribution to the new hospital is a $500 donation from James L Knight who lives just north of the city. Knight is known as a liberal donor to meritorious enterprises. The gift will fund the purchase of a sterilizing out-
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James L. Knight
Knight
Plain blue overalls signal mule workers pride and language
The article describes plain blue work overalls worn by mules’ handlers, noting their lack of pockets or cuffs and the workers’ quiet dignity. It mentions a driver claiming mules can read human gait and sign language, with banter about a tailor. Protection from flies is cited as the purpose for the overalls.
Women Republicans bolt the Idaho party statewide ticket
Boise on September 12 reports the women of Idaho Republicans quitting internal wrangling to field a complete state ticket against the men at the polls this fall. The ticket will run independently of both the Progressive and Republican parties with a convention to be held in Boise this week.
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Boise
Idaho
Fargo Dakota City Declares 6 Percent Dividend
Fargo North Dakota announces a 6 percent dividend for all taxpayers payable March 1, 1913. Mayor W N Sweet says the city saved $10,000 from non tax sources, and taxpayers will receive proportional cash shares.
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Fargo
N. D
W. N Sweet
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Harry M
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Conservatory
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S. M. Akin
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Erma Taylor
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Parsons
Proceedings OF
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Dakota City
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Scranton
Fritz & Droz
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