26 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Glenwood Opinion
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1911
Page
1
The Glenwood Opinion mirrors a bustling collage of quips and social notes. It jokes about heat attire and dieting while lampooning New York water shortages, fashion trends, and legal pieties, mingling comic asides about politicians, professors, and city life with light social commentary.
The White House lawn hosted the silver wedding of President Taft and Mrs. Taft with about 5000 to 15000 onlookers near the iron fence. Officials from government branches and many prominent figures attended as the lawn became a fairyland with electric lights and fountains. Mrs. Taft wore a white satin gown. Miss Helen Taft wore pink satin and chiffon.
Judge George A. Carpenter denied the motion for rehearing by indicted packers in the U S circuit court. They must plead to indictments charging conspiracy in restraint of trade. They argued Sherman act provisions were vague and cited Standard Oil and tobacco rulings to claim restraint was reasonable.
Washington reports strong demand for the governments three per cent fifty year Panama canal bonds. About 1,190 bids were accepted, with most issues priced above 102.21, including large totals at 102.75 to 108.00 and 102.50 to 102.74, signaling robust market interest.
Marshalltown Iowa opening of Cedar Valley racing circuit draws splendid fields. Track record broken twice with Obed owner J W Neary Emmetsburg Iowa lowering 2 12 to 2 11 in 2 14 pace. Obed wins straight heats. B O owned by J N Rosa Knoxville Iowa wins 2 24 pace. Duke n Mixture owned by W J Shanklin Anamosa Iowa wins 2 20 trot with best time 2 17.
Sarah Bernhardt sails for France aboard the Lorraine after a national tour. At sixty seven she remains full of spirit and vitality, defying age with her energetic performance and public appearances.
Senator McCumber introduces a bill amending the pure food and drugs act to conform with Taft's recommendation to Congress in Washington.
President Taft condemns cure all drugs and urges Congress to amend the pure food and drug act to cover false labeling and misrepresentation of medicines. Representative Sherley has introduced related legislation as a Senate House push to strengthen protections and curb interstate distribution of worthless nostrums. The president notes Supreme Court limits and warns of further public health danger if no action is taken.
Horace Havemeyer son of Henry Havemeyer testifies before the Hardwick sugar investigating committee. He says he plans to build a rival to the National Sugar Refining Company to benefit the consumer temporarily until someone is busted. He defends his father and discusses the 1887 sugar trust creation as philanthropic or protective, with an estate valued at about 15 million dollars.
George W. Hinman editor of the Chicago Inter Ocean testified before the Lorimer investigating committee that a biennial Illinois legislative "jack pot" based on liquor interests operated in Peoria. He said he never received money for Lorimer’s election, though he noted a belief in such funds existing since he arrived in Illinois 12 years ago. Ex-Gov. Richard Yates spoke of promises and political pressure surrounding Lorimer’s election and Governor Deneen.
Amay records 83 deaths from hubonte plague and seven from smallpox in the past two weeks as health measures continue. The toll underscores outbreak severity in the Amay region, with officials reporting rising fatalities and urging vigilance.
Atlantic City N J Harry Adama son of a bath house owner was blinded when a bolt of lightning flashed into a mirror he was watching Specialists say recovery chances are slim The report notes his age and family background in the seaside city.
Amateur Harvey Dixon of Orenogo Missouri claimed the grand American handicap shoot in Columbus Ohio. Dixon stood at twenty yards and fired a single minute nine busts of shot to secure the win.
Rear Admiral Badger gave a reception on the battleship Kansas for officers of the Russian navy and the German ambassador to Russia, along with other diplomats and members of American and British colonies in St. Petersburg.
The House refused to accept the direct election bill as passed by the Senate and sent it to conference by a 172 to 112 vote. The sole amendment from the Senate was rejected, and party lines determined the outcome with one Republican voting with Democrats and one Democrat joining Republicans.
Washington reports the reciprocity effort may win as Democrats return to backing a Canada free trade pact with no amendments. Senate finance chair Penrose reported farmers’ free list and wool bill unfavorably, ending coalition leverage. House bills sit ready for possible senate consideration, negating the need to attach them to reciprocity for a record vote.
Paris telegram announces Miss Helene Demarest daughter of Mrs Warren C Demarest of New York engaged to John Lelaham son of the American ambassador to Italy.
The Peoria park board announced a bronze statue will be placed honoring Robert G. Ingaresoll in Peoria. The decision comes amid local debate about nupanition concerns and public commemorations in the city.
In a playful rural scene Miss Rose and Mistah Phlox urge a parade of fashion changes among neighbors. The crowd mocks vanity as they admire new styles, while Miss Lily, Miss Daisy and others critique the frenzy and hint that true beauty lies in staying true rather than chasing trends.
A mother seeks help for her son whose craving to buy and mail nest cards consumes him. The doctor notes postcardiac disturbances, jokingly prescribing something tasting like stamp gum. The exchange portrays an exaggerated medical reaction to a compulsion with light humor.
A satirical exchange features a woman’s rights advocate challenging a geographer over naming bias toward men. The cartoon shows plans to add “Isle of Man” and a joking “I’ll Not of Woman” in future maps, highlighting gender naming issues in cartography.
A professor laments coquettish women who lead men on, while a damsel retorts lead him on. The exchange centers on the familiar defense that a pursued man claims he was led rather than choosing the chase. The fragment hints at gendered flirtation dynamics in a social setting.
In a courtroom style scene hosted by WNfting, Spiggles questions a judge of tobacco and offers an imported Havana cigar. The judge or host asserts the cigar is tried and deemed not guilty, as Spiggles intervenes with a stay of proceedings.
In a fragmentary exchange, Flossie reveals to friends she will not accept Mr Galsap until she learns how her peers view their engagement. The remarks hint at social deliberations ahead of a formal proposal.
A fragmented text piece discusses cold humans and footwear, listing odd phrases and partial references. The garbled lines mention a character or name BOMe and a misread claim about a whale, leaving unclear events or proper nouns.
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