Influence of News Papers in a Senate Fight
The piece argues newspapers exert little real power over voters, citing campaigns where papers supported one side yet the opponent won. It notes historical examples including Cummins and Allison, and suggests public judgment outpaces press influence while predicting varied outcomes in the current race.
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Sioux City Journal
Cummins-Allison
Cummins
Allison
Prewspapers
George Perkins
Bryan
New York Life
The
Equitable
Parker
Paper prices rise prompt reader to switch papers
A Des Moines Capital price increase to $1.80 sparks a letter from a reader rejecting exchanges with the Capital. The writer vows to continue with HawkEye Register-Leader Sioux City Journal and major national titles, urging Lafe Young to keep his Capital and bidding farewell.
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Des Moines
Lafe Young
HawkEye
Register-Leader
Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Century Magazine
McClure’s
the American
the Cosmopolitan
Pauline
Democrat
Lafe
Keer
Debated view on Jesus as historical figure sparks clash
A Chicago preacher duo Crapsey and Mangasarian argued Tuesday evening whether Jesus was an historical figure. Mangasarian denies it while Crapsey asserts it, but the piece suggests little value in the controversy. The writer notes Jesus’ perceived humanity and moral influence despite disagreements.
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Crapsey
Mangasarian
Chicago
Jesus
Bob Ingersoll
Brann
Purgatory
Aristotle
Plato
Socrates
Demosthenes
Cicero
Aristides
Mangalarian
Christ
Progressive contest shapes Iowa first district race
Iowa Progressives align with Roosevelt sentiment in a contested first district bid. Brookhart, a Van Buren County native, appears favored to edge Kennedy amid split opposition. McCord of Keosauqua also contends. Col. Brookhart hints at candidacy as open fight grows.
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Iowa
McCord
Keosauqua
Kennedy
Brookhart
van Buren County
Washington
van Buren
Register- Leader
8. W. Brookhart
Des Moines
Supreme Court
A. Kennedy
J. W. Blythe
Burlington
Blythe
Cummins
Taft
Cannon
Blythe Republicans
Baldwin Democrats
Republican Hawk Eye
Democratic Burlington Gazette
Charley Kennedy
La Follette Brookhart Run for Congress Stirs Iowa Opinion
Editorial notes from the Burlington Gazette and Keosauqua Democrat lampoon Colonel S W Brookhart as he contemplates a congressional bid in Iowa's first district. The piece mocks his personality, calls him entertaining, and discusses partisan bets and the likelihood of a Taft delegation from Iowa.
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la Follette
Brookhart
Colonel Brookhart
Brook
Brook ‘‘Latollette
la Follette Brookhart
Congress
Burlington Gazette
S W. Brookhart
Washington County
Iowa
Des Moines
Keosauqua
Old Town
Saith Brookhart
Democrats Seek Senator Jamieson for Eighth District
A Democratic group in the Eighth congressional district aims to draft Senator Old Bill Jamieson to run for Congress. The move signals support for his candidacy and desire to see him enter federal politics.
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Eighth Congressional District
Old Bill Jamieson
Congress
Burlington Gazette Seeks Burlington Secession From Cummins and Byers
The Burlington Gazette expresses desire to part from Cummins and Byers while noting its enjoyment of being part of town. It accuses authorities of enforcing a punitive mulct law on Burlington and hints at legal or civic friction ahead.
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Burlington Gazette
Towa
Cummins and Byers
Burlington
William Allen White on Taft in American Magazine
William Allen White previews an American Magazine piece arguing Taft’s real size and character. He says the article is worth reading and that White’s assessment deserves attention.
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William Allen White
American Magazine
Taft
Atchison Globe Offered to Charley Mercer
The Atchison Globe is presented to Charley Mercer. The offer promises access to the paper at a yearly price of 25 cents, described as the best paper in the world and part of the Good Stuff.
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Atchison Globe
Charley Mercer
Standpat papers spark question on Iowa's financial future
The speaker decries Iowa's dire finances and suggests considering a shift to Democratic leadership to address statewide bankruptcy concerns.
Old Quincy Man Roeder Aged 108 Recounts Waterloo Feats
John Leonard Roeder of Quincy II is 108 and claims he fought with Blucher at Waterloo. The piece contrasts his tale with the upcoming battle between Cummins and Allison, noting Waterloo’s memory versus modern political clashes.
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John Leonard Roeder
Quincy
Blucher
Waterloo
Cummins and
Allison
Muscatine Faces Street Light Funding Crisis
The Muscatine region struggles to fund street lighting after saloons closed, while Washington has no such issue with saloons absent since 1884. residents note it is easy once one adjusts.
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Muscatine
Washington
Dickens Declared Our Special Delight in Ten-Year Aim
A woman asked if we liked Dickens and the editors affirm him as the most delightful novelist of all time. They claim Thackeray Scott Hawthorne and Irving cannot compare, noting a decade of effort to impress readers with this view.
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Iowa
Dickens
Thackeray
Walter Scott
Hawthorne
Irving
Chicago man Walsh jailed for dishonest banking methods
The text notes John R. Walsh of Chicago is convicted of dishonest banking methods and faces a maximum possible sentence of 940 years, with 539 years stated as the rest of his life. Also mentions past assaults on Bryan and a derisive view of Democrats.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
Democrate
Bryan
Ledger remains cool on Cummins Roosevelt harmony
The Fairfield Ledger shows limited enthusiasm for Cummins and Roosevelt with muted Republican unity. The paper’s stance suggests a tepid, possibly tepid endorsement climate, reflecting cautious editorial language and a lack of strong rallying behind either candidate.
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Fairfield Ledger
Cummins
Ledger
Roosevelt
Teddy
Philip Crail
Little Journey on Moses Review by Elder Hubbard
A short note discusses Elbert Hubbard’s Little Journey on Moses, remarking that the piece fails to impress. The writer notes missing the latest installment and hints the Moses article does not meet expectations.
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Elbert Hubbard
A. H. Wallace
Charley Keck
Moses
Habbara
Washington Hum and Nature in Old Style Talk
A humorous column in a Washington paper notes quirky town chatter. It mentions an advance man in a printing office, a reference to the editor of the Democrat, a Boston Conservatory ambition, a slow boy or girl, and a Dinner tomato episode ending with a moral about finishing unpleasant tasks quickly.
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the Democrat
Old Fashioned Man Trades Candy for Tobacco in Town Grocery
A farmer and his wife visit a local grocery. The man, paying a five cent candy bill, says he will spend a hickel on tobacco to avoid depriving his wife of candy. The wife quips that she must now buy her own candy, while noting his habit of bringing home bacon and eggs. The odd remark about a married man buying candy prompts amused speculation.
Dr Kings New Discovery Endorsed for Coughs Colds
Empire resident C C Eldringe praises Dr Kings New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds and throat and lung troubles. He says seven years of use proves its superiority and notes its quick cure for croup in his children. Sold at Cook Sherman store with guarantee and trial bottle offered.
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Cook & Sherman
Keep Posted During Campaign
Announcement promoting The Register and Leader subscription details for Iowa readers. It touts reliable national and state news, impartial reporting, and early delivery on rural routes. The notice offers daily and Sunday options with pricing and a June 20, 1908 deadline tied to the primary and Republican Convention.
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Iowa
Register and Leader
Register and Leader Co. Des
A Cure for Misery with Electric Bitters
R M James of Louellen Ohio says Electric Bitters cures malaria chills bilious attacks yellow jaundice and ailments of stomach liver and kidneys. The tonic purifies blood and relieves lame back. sold at Cook & Sherman drug store with guarantee in 50 cent bottles.
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R. M. James
Louellen
8. C
Cook & Sherman
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