Progressive Iowa and statehood notes from a midwestern paper
The column covers subscription rates, classified advertising rules, and a stock trick about keeping water clean. It extols progressives in Iowa supporting Cummins and Dolliver, praises steady advertising, and notes the 48th star added by New Mexico and Arizona’s admission as states. It mentions Alaska, Porto Rico and the Philippines as remaining territories and outlines state sizes.
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Cummins
Dolliver
Iowa
Arizona
New Mexico
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Phillippine Islands
Siva
Montana
California
Texas
Ohio
War Expenditures Compared With Peace Spending
The record contrasts eight years of army and navy costs before the Spanish War 1890 to 1893 at 51.6 million annually with 1902 to 1910 at 185.4 million annually, noting a 1384 million total eight-year increase. The rise exceeds the national debt and the 1910 federal budget, highlighting the dramatic growth in military spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
J. A. Tawney
Panama Canal
America
White Mountain Crest
Chicago
New York
Congressional Library
Washington
St.Paul
Missouri River
Armament vs. public welfare in early 1900s debate
A historical speech argues against rapid military expansion and costly armaments. It compares battleship costs to social needs such as tuberculosis combat, irrigation, schools, and libraries, urging investment in public works over naval buildup and warning that armaments threaten national prosperity and peace.
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Graettinger
Towa
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John Wanawaker
New York City
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Morty Young Men
Rock Island Lines
Inia
Rock Island Ticket Agent
C. A. Vannov
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Owa
Miles
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Miles Medical Gap
Elkhart
Wave
Fry
CarHoMty
Acris
Faye Thal
Dati
B. T. Osher
D. D
Sples Block
W. H. Ashley
D. Y
Christenher
Osics
Emmetsburg
Th. T. Naae
Jensenis HardWare
B. J. Hession
di Lulgo
Aloraih
Oratetrin Glan
Gavinsc ON & Burt
Alearyppys-At. Law
Matato Desedlea
Elven
Gowan's Block
Lowa
McCarty
Dwight
M'Carty & M’carty, Attorneys-at-Law
Albert Lea Steam Laundry
G. P. Bradley
Pete Miller
City Dray Line
Will, Foster
Maen Mynne
H. W. Shartle
Egypt
Mayyt
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