26 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Iowa Washington Washington Democrat
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
1
A long polemic argues the Springfield Illinois riots reflect inborn race prejudice not politics. It questions republican rhetoric while condemning violence and warning against national hypocrisy amid calls for harmony meetings and political maneuvering.
The Chicago Tribune questions whether popular rule differs from the idea of soup houses and clearinghouse checks, suggesting confusion about partisan approaches to relief and governance.
McCutcheon wonders who will punish the rioters in Springfield and where a jury can be found. The cartoon suggests the justice system may fail to convict those responsible, noting public scrutiny as the watchful response.
John Simpson recalls two strangers who came from the Chautauqua grounds and root to beat the band. They claimed to see nothing worth while and called attendance a vexation of spirit. John learns they were whisky runners and note Chautauqua generally fails to attract such crowds. Harry Thaw is not fond of them either.
A rambling town column muses on human nature urging restraint in storytelling and gossip. It notes a quarrel over driving in an alley, labels a man as timid, and jokes about names and habits while warning that a good teller must be practiced and honest.
A town boy studying natural history goes out to hunt eggs from a henhouse. His older brother runs a poultry business. He finds an old hen and a visitor says a foot was damaged in the house, and the boy rejoices at the fine discovery. He foresees disappointments as he grows, but this nest thrills him despite its flaws.
The saying warns that the stronger the odor of a speaker's breath the nearer he intends to approach during conversation. It reflects a cautionary tone about personal hygiene and etiquette in social encounters.
A reflective remark notes that all men possess conceit though the level varies. The idea treats arrogance as a spectrum rather than absolute trait across society.
A farmer reflects on the awkward feeling of apologizing for transporting a load, preferring to describe the act as carrying instead of hauling. The remark highlights rural humor and a small, everyday linguistic distinction.
A local preacher pushes back against claims of impracticality, defending his vision and methods while addressing critics. He asserts that his approach remains focused on community welfare and spiritual guidance amidst scrutiny.
A family returning from a picnic mistook a passing automobile for danger and hid in trees. They learned the vehicle was just two youths smoking cigars. A farmer nearby watched dogs loaded for express shipment and called the canine a valuable piece of property.
The West which is retiring Republican Senators is drawn by honesty and true conservatism not radicalism. Voters resist standpatters who defend power and privilege while ignoring public wrongs, calling for a vigorous opposition party to replace them and express the popular will.
A reader cites a girl’s remark that she will not marry a stingy man before marriage because he would stay frugal after marriage. The piece asks for a reader’s opinion on the logic, reliability, and persistence of such attitudes in choosing a mate.
A fragmented verse piece notes an arrow into the air and a fall to earth with no clear destination. It shifts to a reflection on a person who takes short steps never reaching progress and on trifling behavior and hats, suggesting some people never consider their own bore or impact.
The New York World notes frenzied financiers and tariff plutocrats provoke West distrust toward the regime. It argues Republican Senators aided monopoly and greed, while the region resists surrender to selfish interests and seeks internal checks within the party.
Editorial reflects on the late Grover Cleveland highlighting his industry frankness dauntless bravery and incorruptibility. It notes national and international tributes to his public service, his retirement dignity and the loss felt across supporters and opponents alike. The piece emphasizes his humane companionship and the void his passing leaves in public life.
Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine praises Dr Kings Life Pills as a good laxative medicine for the family. She says they work without fuss and are sold at Cook Sherman's drug store. 25. 1-4
The Iowa Experiment Station reports progress since Bulletin 88 on vitality and impurity of clover alfalfa and timothy seed. With high seed prices, buyers need purity and vitality, and many seeds still fall below standard despite Pure Seed Law. Bulletin 99 outlines latest findings and is available free from Prof. F. Curtiss in Ames Iowa.
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