What the People Are Saying About Roosevelt’s Political Move
Adam Shafer attacks the Roosevelt National Progressive Party as a vehicle for Theodore Roosevelt’s personal ambition. He accuses Roosevelt of falsifying commitments to a third term, manipulating a progressive movement, and bolting conventions to capture delegates. The piece portrays Roosevelt as a demagogue with a self serving platform.
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Adam Shafer
Roosevelt National Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Columbue
Ohio
la Foillette
Cummines
Brieton
Crawford
Murdock
Bosess
Flinn
Ward
Perkina
Munney
Taft
National Committee
Kansas
Political divides and a California straw vote for Taft Roosevelt and Wilson
The letter discusses Taft's conservative stance versus Roosevelt and Wilson, with California figures like Otis and Peterman backing Taft or Roosevelt. A straw ballot among California male voters yielded 27 Roosevelt, 24 Wilson, and 1 Taft. The obituary notes William Webster, born 1852 in Pennsylvania, long-time resident of Fayette County, died August 9 from stomach cancer, survived by wife Sarah and two children, with funeral held August 11 officiated by Rev. Parker.
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Roosevelt
Johanson
California
T. D. Peterman
Pasadena
General Otis
Los Angeles
Mr.Taft
William Webster
Pennsylvania
Fayette County
Oelwen
Fayette
Sarah Stephens
Oelwein
Maye
L. H. Spring
Payette
Idaho
Charles
Corvallis
Ore
Webster
The
Baptist Church
Samuel Luce
John Fowells
Oregon
Daniel M. Parker
Republican Prosperity and the Wealth Divide
Excerpt from Woodrow Wilson's speech accepting the Democratic nomination contrasts perceived national wealth underRepublican leadership with the rising cost of living. It argues that while industries and leaders gain riches, the average citizen faces stagnant real wages and shrinking purchasing power as prices rise faster than earnings.
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Woodrow Wilson
Restorative Tonic Promises Help for Indigestion
An anonymous reader reports relief from chronic indigestion and dyspepsia after using Restorative Tonic. They purchased a bottle and used fewer than two bottles with surprising improvement, noting tonic effects reduce prostration and general weakness. Sold by Walker Medicine Co. in Fayette, or via druggists, price 91.00 per bottle or six for $5.00.
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Walker Medicing Co
Fayette, OW
Gxpross
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Death
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for kind deeds during the last illness and after the death of our husband and father. We especially mention those who provided floral offerings.
Timberland Prospects Noted In Milaca Minnesota
Frank Ware W P Littetta and Mott Skeels visited Milaca Minnesota last week with D Gilbert of Gilbert Trusk Land Co. They praised the timber and land. the old pines are sparse, new growth oak and poplar dominates, and much is brush that can be cleared. Ware says the area is ideal for dairying with a large creamery producing about 3200 pounds of butter daily. eight workers plus a secretary were at work. He expects to buy land.
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Frank Ware
W. P. Littetta
Mott Skeels
Miluga
Minn
D. Gilbert
Gilbert‘rusk Land Co
T Hey
Milaca
C. A. D. Cough and Lung Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts C. A. D. Cough and Lung Remedy as preventing and curing severe colds grippe and pneumonia. It urges asking a druggist for the remedy in 26e or 50e sizes, with seller EB. 3. Wauwer, Parerre, la.
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Wauwer
Parerre
Governor Wilson lauded as twentieth century statesman
Louis D Brandeis of Boston praises Governor Wilson's acceptance speech. He says Wilson perceives the people's evils and dangers, offers a plan to remove them, and avert threats. Brandeis asserts Wilson understands both business and social needs and calls him a worthy Progressive American leader.
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Wilson
Spring Valley and Frog Hollow Social Roundup
Spring Valley and Frog Hollow report a busy social week with visits from Miss Fra Marvin of Fayette to Fayette and West Union, Jane Miller to Arlington for Woodman Picnic, and numerous local family gatherings at the Wildey Tompkins and Miller homes. Recoveries noted for Bernice Stansbury and Susan King, plus several trips to Waterloo and West Union events.
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Fra Marvin
Fayette
Iane Miller
Frank Starr
J HE Miller
Jane Miller
Arlington
Woodman
Bernice Stansbury
Wildey Tompkins
West Union
Aella Pond
Minnesota Farmers Expected to Lead in Agriculture
Professor A D Wilson of the University of Minnesota argues future Minnesota farms will surpass current best practice. Examples show profits from single crops funding land. I W Hubband on 38 acres produced 1150 dollars feeding 23 steers plus 55 dollars from three cows. L A Sweat on 40 acres earned 1000 to 1600 dollars yearly from dairy, poultry, and hogs. H C Howe's dairy herd yielded over 1000 dollars profit on 40 acres with 15 cows producing 340 pounds of butter per cow in 1908.
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A. D. Wilson
Division of Agricultural Extension
Department of Agriculture
University of Minnesota
Minnesota
I. W. Hubband
L. A. Sweat
H. C. Howe
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State Bank OF
J. A. Claxton
Q. C. Babcock
C. R. Carpenter
M. B. Jones
Asst. Cash
Kenyon
Norris
Stubbs
Nelson
Lis Follette
J. M. Edmonds
Mr. Bryan
Scobey & CO
Louis D
Brandeis
Boston
Spring Valley and
Frog Hollow
Mre
H Salisbury
Mira Colie Culbertson
Fayettes
Mra Ethel Cousins
Maud Solomon
Lena Lewbke
Sumner
Charles Langerman
Wildey Tompkins Home
Ralph Everette
Sunday Puéste
Victor Tompkins
Merle Tompkins
Waterloo
Sister
Verbena
Ringling
Mra B Starr
Ida
Henry Salisbury, Jr
Mr Stahlie
Hawkeye
J W Dwyer
Susan King
First National Bank
W. N. Clothier
F. E. Finch
C. D. Gilbert
Fayette House
Minneapolis
E. L. Gilbert
E. L. Trask
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