Taft's Glad Hand Shakes Panama Visit Legend
A Success Magazine account recalls William Howard Taft in Iloilo on Panay Island, praising his legendary glad hand greeting during a ceremonial arrival. The scene shows Taft, large and jovial, greeting locals as the small Filipino president nearly tumbles from a carriage, Taft quipping about his size and intent to mimic the other man’s nimbleness.
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Iloilo
Panay
P. I
William H. Taft
Taft
Phillipine
Wwe
Big Taft
Success Magazine
Vote Your Conscience in the Coming Election
A call for voters to think independently about the Democratic and Republican platforms. Compare money power, party records, and producer interests. Do not be swayed by leaders or rhetoric. decide how you will vote based on reason and personal conviction.
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Democratic
Republican Party
Tailer
Local Notes From Perkins Area Happenings
Perkins residents report barn damage from a May storm. Mr Tiber plans a new barn as Atlas Co. grain buying continues. Families move into the section house in Perkins and Bert Wolfewinkle thrashes for his brother John west of Perkins. Evelyn Casking returns from Sioux Falls to visit Cable House. Mr and Mrs Dykstra visit Leota Minnesota, en route back through Perkins to visit Mrs Schauteri. Mina Amy Bacher of Doon visits Perkins friends. Cramel family visit George Edward and sister Miss Mary Quinlan from Alvord to see parents Ed and Mary Quinlan.
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Bert Wolfewinkle
John
Perkins
End
Dykstra
Leota
Minnesota
Cramel
George Edward Ad
Misa
Mary Quinlan
Local residents on brief trips and outings across towns
L. Schaaps family spent a month at the lakes before returning Tuesday. Roscoe Creswell was in Sheldon on business Tuesday. Banker Eddy came back from Primghar Monday after a visit with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Cooper and Belle returned from the lakes after several weeks away. Paul McCremn went to the lakes for a few days last Thursday. FPennerikus Bruins visited Nevada to see a lady friend. Mrs. Lawrence Eckerter returned from Royal Town after several days away. Dan De Beer from Ireton came to town on business last Friday. Albert Ravenhorst plans to buy an auto. Ralph Potter left Paw Paw for northern Minnesota Monday after visiting Rusty Town. Geo. Ebsen and Klara Winters have both purchased cars.
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Ralph Potter
Paw Paw
Illinoia
Minnesota
Rusty Town
HULD'S CARNIVAL ENDS AS CROWD FAILS TO APPEAR
Carnival offerings impressed with free acts and wholesome attractions. An accident marred the foot race when Eddie Smith of Alton was injured but not seriously. Three games drew strong rooting as Alton defeated Floyd and others. Bands played, and umpiring disputes sparked chatter.
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Kennedy Bros
Desire Sisters
Mac
Hedwig Sisters
Eddie Smith
Alton
Floyd
Hell
George
Doon
Aston
Sioux
Carnival Sparks in Town Ends with Civic Pride
The event drew many visitors and showcased competing bands from Alton and Hull. Committees organized the carnival and earned praise for their efforts despite a less than perfect turnout. Residents credit the visitors and volunteers for the fair’s overall success.
Because He Loves Her A Man’s Tyranny and The Silent Labor of Love
A world weary reflection on marriage where a man’s affection masks control and a wife bears hardship and endless work. The piece criticizes emotional manipulation, social expectations, and the lonely life of women kept by flattery and scraps of attention. It argues that love can become bondage under patriarchal norms.
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Hell
Heaven
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MAYER
G. W. Lensink
Hull
Jowa
INDEX
Charles
Sawyer
Stuart
Sawyer Brothers’ Printing CO
Lows
Postoffice
Charles QO. Sawyer
Mr. Beett
Hinton
Atlas Co
Sion
Vos
Liacher
Mina
Amy
Bacher
Boyden Budget
Hull Index
L. Schaaps
Tuesaday
Roscoe Creswell
Sheldon
Eddy
Primghar
Mrs. Cooper
Belle
the Lakes
Paul McCremn
Fpennerikus Bruins
Nevada
Iowa
Lawrence Eckerter
Royal, Town
Dan de Beer
Ireton
Albert Ravenhorst
Geo. Ebsen
Klana Winters
Huld's
Joe Hoeven & Co
Aline
Shelden Commercial College
U. S
Sheldon Commercial College
Ninty
W. FH. Brown
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