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Newspaper
Iowa Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
1
For Supt. of Schools Flora Purvis is named along with Coroner Wilber Miller and Board of Supervisors candidate Henry Kientz. T. J. Beedo is also listed as a board hopeful.
The Inde pendence League convention assembled as a comic operetta led by temporary chairman Hoist with Charley Walsh as permanent chair. Critics say Hoist acts as the funny man for pay, without real conscience or impact on Bryan's campaign, while Graves Brisbane and others are seen as writers for Hoist.
The piece ridicules Holst as a political figure and entertainer in politics. It mocks his incompetence and asserts Hearst’s influence is negligible or even helpful to the party. The tone aims to undermine Holst while celebrating his ouster from the campaign.
The piece questions Lafe Young on his honest view of Democrats causing economic distress. It cites his Des Moines speech and contrasts 1893 hard times, 1892 34 famines, and 1907 panic, asking who truly caused these events and urging candor and factual consistency.
The Northwestern Publisher features several pieces on the country editor. The piece argues that big papers coddle country editors and they bow to advertisers and the oldest subscribers, even when personal loyalties clash with journalistic independence.
A nostalgic crib about country editors contrasts rural honesty with city editors who write for pay. The piece defends sincerity, independence, and plain dealing, noting country editors resist political pressure and public outcry, even as they mock pretentious urban journalism.
The Register-Leader argues Hearst uses sarcasm and coarse language and questions whether Arthur Brisbane wrote his speech. The Democrat believes Brisbane authored it despite the claim.
The Ft. Madison Democrat and Burlington Gazette mock predictions of Republican defeat in the First district over the years. The writer notes expected firm Republican success this year, while playfully saying silence would suit the papers.
A Knoxville Express inquiry notes a Pella man selling a 96 foot picket fence with posts in poor shape. The item implies a 125 foot post setup for a 6 foot section, leaving readers to guess the fence’s purpose and location.
The Knoxville Express labels William Randolph Holst as the Harry Thaw of politics noting Hearst’s innately modest character and calling him a shrinking little sweet violet in a quip aimed at political rivals.
Early reactions to Taft’s acceptance speech show optimism among Republicans while some observers recall initial fears about the Hearst movement. A sharp wager contrasts readers’ trust in Taft with skepticism about shifting party dynamics.
The Burlington Gazette debates Prohibition's effectiveness with strong criticism. A heated exchange shows public concern over temperance policy and its social impact.
The Cedar Rapids Republican introduces its new cartoonist, a change hailed as a welcome improvement, though the effects appear modest at this stage.
Capt. D. A. Boyer says he is the only man to report having read Taft's acceptance speech, remarking that he likely enjoyed an idle half day.
The piece notes Roosevelt backing Taft despite expected defection, calling the politics antics and surprise a topic of lively commentary among observers. Roosevelt’s stance contrasts with anticipated bolt and reflects intrigue in party dynamics.
A brief, wry note from the Fairfield Ledger observes a man dying while speaking to his wife, remarking on the oddity and implying a swapped scenario would be equally bewildering.
The Burlington Hawk-Eye reports a man collapsed and died while awaiting a train in Keokuk. The item notes the town’s slow pace and headlines the event as a notable surprise given the population.
A humorous reading claims Taft was sawed from a telephone booth and stuck inside last week. The punchline notes recovery will use a snow plow, not a saw, and hints at events after November.
The Chicago Tribune runs a two column editorial praising Tafts acceptance speech while the Des Moines Register and Leader offers no commentary. The Register and Leader endorsed Taft earlier, ahead of the Tribune.
The text suggests George Rinehart runs a daily Democratic paper in Des Moines and questions Fred White's prospects, implying Rinehart's influence with the paper could hurt White's chances.
Sioux City Journal cartoon shows an old farmer reading Taft's acceptance speech with a clock hand at one o'clock. The caption leaves the precise day unclear, prompting readers to wonder whether it depicts the night of acceptance or the following day.
A newspaper writer laments the excessive length of Taft's acceptance letter and predicts voters and busy readers will not wade through such long political documents. The piece argues campaigns prioritize men over issues and mocks the impracticality of reading lengthy letters.
Wayland News reviews Rev. Musselman sermon on King Sam’s selfishness and humanity. The piece praises the preacher for concise twenty minute sermons and a full house audience in hot weather. It adds local notes about Bro. Dolph and wishes for Hinkle and Stinson to stay on a straight path.
The Knoxville Express notes that Old Casey drew mistaken identity as he rode toward Denver for the convention last week. He explains that such mixups are unsurprising given the resemblance to W. J. Bryan.
Letters debate possible 1912 tickets with Casey Nel Roberts favored in Iowa by different editors. Denver meetings cited show Jack Dalton of the Manson Democrat as the unanimous vice presidential choice, with no appeal for Casey or others. Nel Roberts praised for a Taft-like smile.
A collage of town anecdotes recalls name misdirections with playful ethics, a craftsman’s shavings under a hotel sidewalk, a gad wielding aunt, aging sailor Anthony Imber, fashion trends for knee width, a love triangle among local girls, and Hugh McCartney’s malaria fueled by an odd meal report.
A laborious day laborer lookalike is mocked in a barber shop for bragging of selling autos. The piece humorously notes skepticism about his claims and jokes about fear of automobiles. It also promotes Ely's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal relief with no cocaine. A note about a Democratic blowout in Des Moines and a critique of Geo F Rinehart appears, ending with a wry remark on marriage and love.
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