Jubilees remembered as Grand Army loses members with age
The piece reflects on the Grand Army of the Republic aging and thinning its ranks as veteran members die each year. It laments youth’s casual view of history, condemns sensational depictions like Birth of a Nation, and urges honoring veterans. It also discusses Roosevelt, Wilson, Taft, and Kansas Missouri political gains signaling Republican strength.
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European temperance wave gains global momentum after war
The article notes wartime curbs on alcohol in Russia Germany and England and cites Lloyd George on a 40 percent drop in English drunkenness. It argues temperance reform will continue beyond the war, becoming nonpartisan and improving society and human welfare worldwide.
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Germany
England
Lloyd George
Senator Cammina Signals Loyalty to Roosevelt in Delegation
Washington dispatch notes Senator Cammina hints he will bring his delegation to back Roosevelt when needed. He reportedly disavows a provoking interview and argues he does not control all Iowa delegates. Cummins support remains, but delegates resist being treated as expendable.
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Primary system under scrutiny amid reform calls
The piece critiques the primary process as largely fraudulent and notes President Taft’s stance that much of the system will fail and be abandoned. It argues early supporters insisted on keeping the system while resisting reforms and maintaining claimed benefits.
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Primary idea runs mad in presidential race last week
The passage notes a single candidate on each side and argues that selecting delegates to the national conventions requires a full primary election in every precinct with full machinery and expense. It predicts Gummins may lose influence and his followers demand fewer election details.
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German Chancellor Clarifies Territory Stance
The imperial chancellor states Germany has no claims on American territory north or south and continues to address his dealings with President Wilson, while avoiding further details on past actions.
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Women Voter Apathy Cited By Cedar Rapids Paper
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Chicago headlines on women voters not turning out. It cites a 100,000 vote drop from the prior year and argues women’s participation remains exaggerated, casting voting as a civic duty rather than a right.
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Princeton Seniors Dedicate Silence On Kissing
The Louisville Courier-Journal notes that thirty three Princeton seniors affirm they have never kissed a girl. The piece playfully cites perfect gentlemen obeying the tenth commandment to refrain from kiss and tell.
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Shoe Manufacturers Tangle With Skirt Length Debates
Kansas City Times comments on a clash between apparel trends and shoe producers as manufacturers resist shorter skirts, highlighting the conflicting interests in fashion and footwear markets.
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Debate on Ford and suffrage echoes in Michigan and Iowa
A Chicago Tribune piece condemns Michigan voters for Ford endorsement as dangerous to peace and warns of looming disaster. It also reports Flora Dunlap's ten reasons for women's suffrage in Iowa and notes broad organizational support for the amendment from the Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs, teachers, labor, and other groups.
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Hartville couple marks fiftieth wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs G H Parker of Hartville celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on a recent Monday. The item notes other local happenings including a new band setup in Oxford Junction, a gymnasium project in Hopkinton, and various obituaries and community notices across Iowa towns.
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Prices Spike Across Industries Amid War Turbulence
The era of artificial prices drawn from the war economy reshapes markets as inflation climbs daily. Long term contracts leave mills conflicted between bankruptcy risk and fulfilling obligations, while buyers fear disrupted supply and seek relief from escalating costs.
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Woman’s influence over men urged at St. Joseph talk
E W Tedlock discusses the power of women to shape men at an address in St. Joseph Missouri. He warns boys to seek a home loving, modest girl and rejects the “baby doll” type as ruinous, urging pursuit of real womanly qualities and sound principles.
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County Teams All Win Pennants This Season
In a standout county wide resurgence every city squad clinched a pennant signaling a dominant season across multiple leagues. Local clubs showcase strong rosters led by standout players and veteran managers competing for regional pride.
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Omaha World-Herald
Peace Versus Preparedness in Midwestern Farming
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes many farmers cling to old corn testing methods, but few remain. The seed corn problem this spring is unusually serious due to excellent weather last year, drawing attention beyond farmers to the broader public stake in agriculture and national sustenance.
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How Are the Mighty Fallen
A Sioux City Journal snippet recalls Chicago Mayor Big Bill Thompson’s meteoric rise and rapid decline within a year of his election and months of presidential talk.
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Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
Alcohol Seen as Greater Threat Than Armies, Says Council Bluffs Editor
The Nonpareil quotes a stance that alcohol is a more dangerous foe to the nation than the combined arms of Europe, framing a stark warning to readers about the social and political dangers of alcohol.
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America
Arma
Europe
The Eclipse Corner promotes farm and build supplies
An April sales note urges farmers to inspect garage doors hinges cement and roofing materials. It touts Peer fence Poultry fence Louden trouble proof line Certainteed roofing Red Cedar posts and Peerless rigid stay fence while stressing durability and savings for barns gates and hog houses.
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