Taft Nomination Praised and Praised as A Cold Potato
In a Thursday commentary the piece notes a lukewarm reception to Taft's nomination among Republicans. It contrasts favorable Burrow speech praise with Frosty views from the Register-Leader, while predicting possible Taft election against Bryan. The author mocks party independence and questions Democratic platform engagement.
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Taft
Burrow
Lodge
Des Moines
Register-Leader
Burrows
Pe Bryan
Roosevelt
Lord
Adam
Bryan
Let 'er go Gallagher in Iowa GOP rift over Cummins Dolliver
The passage notes Iowa Republicans quarrel over Cummins and Dolliver and mockingly cites rivalry between the Register-Leader and Des Moines Capital. It urges readers to ignore partisan feuds, attend to their own business, and seek a golden mean amidst division.
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Register-Leader
Des Moines
Casses
Kivver
Gallagher
Clinton Price calls district Democratic congressional convention
The Knoxville Express notes Clint Price has called a Democratic convention for the district. It mentions Mr. Holly already being nominated by the primary as the Democratic candidate for congress and suggests the convention may be moot unless he resigns. It also references Dan Bringhoff and Mike Kennedy as possible attractions.
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Clint Price
Holly
Congress
Knoxville Express
Clint
Dan Bringhoff
Mike Kennedy
Blind Tom Prodigy Dies in Hoboken
The noted musical prodigy Blind Tom died Saturday in Hoboken New Jersey. Despite fortune from his talent, he lived in destitution for years and relied on charity. He was described as an idiot and a natural musician who performed in Knoxville on at least two occasions.
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Tom
Hoboken
N. J
Knoxville
Knoxville Express
Standpatters face off in Chicago over Cummins Dolliver choice
The author condemns Standpatters for blocking Cummins while preferring Dolliver as running mate. They argue party unity for Iowa and warn Progressives may shift to the Democratic ticket if Cummins is shelved, urging loyalty to Iowa figures and a strong VP candidate.
New York Dogs Share Luxury and Husbands With Fools
A satirical take describes New York society’s wealth and vanity. It notes rich women dressing dogs daily with special tooth powders and soft beds, culminating in dogs suffering appendicitis. The piece mocks social excess and pretensions.
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New York
Negro Leaders Signal Full Voter Turnout Before Election
Speech asserts all Negroes will be in line to vote before election day. Author notes expectation of universal turnout. Compares Negroes voting Democratic ticket to the Mississippi running toward Duluth.
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Mississippi
Duluth
Pollard Wins Republican Delegate Seat in Fort Madison
The Fort Madison Democrat notes Joe Pollard, the eloquent local banker, was elected Republican delegate in a ward where no other candidate stood. The article playfully asks, “Where is he at?” reflecting the light tone of the town’s political moment.
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Fort Madison
Joe Pollard
Joe
Elks Of Shenandoah Floods And Rain Trend
A fragmented note reports the Shenandoah Elks event and a heavy rainfall pattern from the southwest. It mentions Old Bill’s paper and Bill Jamie’s town, suggesting a local community impact from persistent rain.
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Elks
Shenandoah
Bill Jamieson
Bill
Guarantied Bank Deposits Idea Hinted
A writer contemplates a system to guarantee bank deposits and prevent overdrafts, expressing a wish for constant protection against overdraft situations. The note reflects bankers and customers seeking broader financial safeguards.
Reminiscences Stir Curiosity in Allen Town Call
The Allen Town Call notes chatter about Lucretia Borgia H H Holmes and Mrs Belle Gunness exchanging reminiscences. The item hints at widespread speculation about who is swapping stories and why.
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Lucretia Borgia
H. H. Holmes
Belle Gunneas
Allentown
Fairfield Ledger Sketches On Buttons And Bachelors
A brief column from the Fairfield Ledger playfully notes that sewing on buttons is a simple task even for bachelor editors. The humorous aside reflects the paper’s light local tone and small-town newsroom culture.
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Fairfield Ledger
Dream Balm Claims to Conquer Cold in Head and Hay Fever
Sufferers who say they have tried everything without benefit are the people we are looking for. We want them to know from glad experience that nly's Dream Balm will conquer cold in the Head, Hay-Fever, and obstinate forms of Nasal Catarin. This remedy acts directly on the inflamed membranes and soothes healing. One trial will convince you of its healing power. Price 50c. All druggists or mailed by Ely Bros. 56 Warren St. New York.
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Glad
Nly
Ely Bros
Warren St
New York
Downing Compared in Jest to Bryan and Others
The passage jokes about A. M. Downing shaving his moustache and resembling Bryan, the Standpatters, Mayor Busse of Chicago, and a character in a picture, repeatedly warning not to say he looks like Bryan.
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A. M. Downing
Bryan
Downing
Cap. Wilson
Mayor Busse
Chicago
Toggy
Tog
The Real Bryan book from Personal Help Publishing
A Des Moines published volume titled The Real Bryan edited by Richard Metcalfe collects Bryan speeches. It is described as highly worthwhile and is priced at 1.25 dollars, with all copies sold by the publishers.
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Personal Help Publishng Co
Des Moines
Bryan
Richard Metcalfe
Fra Elbert Hubbard magazine reviewed as frost
The last number of Fra Elbert Hubbard's new magazine has come to hand and we have perused it. It lacks the snap of the Philistine and shows that Elbert, though a genius, cannot strike twelve with every venture. He would do better to stay with the Philistine and the Little Journeys and let it go at that.
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Elbert Hubbard
Elbert
Editor mocks Palmer goods image as Rockefeller portrait
The piece notes Jack Dalton of the Manson Democrat prints a picture credited as Martin H. Seibel a Palmer merchant but the text declares it is actually John D. Rockefeller.
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Jack Dalton
Manson Democrat
Geo. Long
Martin H. Seibel
Palmer
John D. Rockefeller
Our roll of honor blanks raise reader concern
The Wayland News column Our roll of honor lists paid subscribers. Last week no names appeared, prompting readers to question whether any subscribers are dishonored or the list is temporarily blank.
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Wayland News
Roosevelt praised at Chicago Republican convention
The Chicago Republican convention cheered Roosevelt for forty minutes last Wednesday after Senator Henry Cabot Lodge spoke his name. Leslie M. Shaw did not participate in the cheering.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Henry Cabot Lodge
Leslie M. Shaw
Mason City Judge Resigns to Become Christian Science Lecturer
Judge H. Smith of Mason City resigns his office to pursue a career in Boston as a Christian Science lecturer. He appears to view public office as a matter of imagination rather than a permanent duty.
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H. Smith
Mason City
Boston
Standpatters Laud Bryan's Election Support
Supporters praise Standpatters for aiding Bryan's fall election effort and promoting a smooth campaign path. The note signals organizational backing and positive sentiment ahead of voting.
Woman taunts clockless job site over time claim
A town woman recalls working at a place with no visible clock where she often worked fifteen minutes overtime without notice. The following day she arrived four minutes late and was reprimanded, prompting her to describe how she now fares at that workplace.
Old Fashioned Town Tales and a Convention Card
A collection of humorous vignettes from a town recalling old quips about haircuts, baptism, and the clock. Charley Needham reports a convention anecdote where a $100 ticket leads to a prompt family reply, illustrating small town wit and daily life.
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Charley Needham
The
Press
Quoted Verses and Quips From a Rural Notebook
A series of wry reflections on daily life and manners. The speaker notes that not many results are as bad as expected and jokes about street takers women’s hats and traveling salesmen. A playful lampoon of small town etiquette and habits.
Indifferent man smokes during a business encounter
A man so detached he lights a cigarette while attempting to conduct business with a stranger. the anecdote implies his attitude undermines trust and success in dealings.
Teachers Discuss Travel Aides And Mistakes In Work
School teachers talk about the shrewd traveling men. Do they strike you that way. One consolation about mistakes every body makes them. How often you hear O we all make mistakes.
Questioning Drummers as Musicians in Public Life
The excerpt ponders whether drummers count as musicians and questions the motivation to learn drums. It also notes a tendency in politics to diminish men by referring to them as boys regardless of age.
College boys wear their pants turned up at the bottom
College students embrace cuffed or hemmed trouser looks as a fashion note. The trend features pants shortened at the ankle and rolled, creating a sharp line with shoes. Young men seek comfortable, stylish fits while adjusting to campus style norms.
Style and Cost Among Gentlemen in a Curious Observation
A verbose reflection notes uncertainty in belief, compares men as nearly identical when bald, and critiques fashion by saying only the lower coat buttons are used to save money.
Speaker Weeping in Speech Sparks Dismissive Glances
A speaker weeps during his address while observers question sincerity. The crowd considers the scene awkward as many youths and others prepare to ride in a buggy, though the moment leaves mixed impressions.
Young Looks Prompted Glasses Question
People remark on our youth and ask if we must wear glasses. We answer that we do not need them but wear glasses for style and appearance.
What bait lured mice before cheese was known
A historical note indicates early humans used a variety of baits such as grains, seeds, and other edible substances to attract mice before cheese became common as a trap lure.
Critique on Young Preachers’ Oratory Style
The remark that every young preacher is too long winded is common in discourse about emerging ministers. It reflects a widespread judgment on sermon length and rhetorical emphasis typical in religious communities.
Real estate scams spread in country towns
In country towns daily, well dressed fakers swindle residents with claims of easy real estate sales. Community warns that many people think almost anyone can sell property, highlighting risk and need for caution.
Railroad Man Aligns Figures with Trains in Speech
A railroad worker crafts all his expressions to fit the rhythm and movement of a train. The creative approach mirrors industry language, turning everyday speech into locomotive style prose.
Real estate transfers list wider Washington Kalona lines
A lengthy real estate transfer record lists numerous deeds including Keeley to Keeley, Hazen to Riley, McCoy to Eller, Chez to Miller, Miller to Bunker, Doble to City of Washington, and many others across Washington Kalona Crawfordsville Lime Creek and Oregon areas. Amounts range from $1 to $13200 for lots, tracts, and acres with pairs of spouses and multiple party transfers noted.
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W. M. Keeley
H. E. Keeley
Washington
Glen Hazen
Smith E. Riley
Claude M. McCoy
L. R. Eller
Frank Chez
Jonas E. Miller
Kalona
David J. Miller
Marian Bunker
Maragaret A.doble
City of
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Alpheus Lear
Riverside
Elizabeth M. de Long
T. E. Maxwell
Crawfordsville
J. M. Haines
C.D. Gorham
Hiram C. Cooper
J. L. Downs
Brighton
A. L. Braden
A. K. Klockenfeger
Wellman
James Porter
Alexander Henderson
Oregon
Geo. W. Herr
Daniel W. Rand
Lime Creek
William Nicholson
John and
Mary Olive Belville
Elen M. Donaldson
Richard Donaldson
A. Crawford
Wm. M. Simpson
Margaret
Hofsteater
E. L. Jones
F. E. Penningroth
W. P. Wells
Lewis L. Lemley
A. Clay
New Discovery praised as life saving cough remedy
Naples Maine resident Lester M Nelson lauds Dr Kings New Discovery for coughs and lung complaints claiming it saved his life. The ad says the throat and lung remedy has stood for nearly forty years and promises pneumonia prevention and strong lungs with 50c and 1.00 bottles, trial bottle free. A second engagement note follows noting secret engagements cause worry.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Cook & Sherman's Drug Store
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