Crime and politics mix in Iowa and abroad
A long extract discusses crime in the United States versus Germany and Italy, noting high murder convictions abroad and low American enforcement. It critiques U S police systems and compares population traits, then shifts to Iowa politics with Des Moines commentary on Senator Allison and Congressman Cousins, followed by rail, insurance, and a Tama county obituary and a Wisconsin senatorial deadlock.
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United States
James Edgar Brown
Germany
Italy
Brown
Canada
Sociologiata
Wisconsin
Republicag
Lenroot
Democrats Fail to Launch a Democratic Daily in Des Moines
The piece argues that raising 100000 dollars for a Des Moines based daily paper is futile due to weak Democratic cohesion in Iowa. It notes caucus nominations could fracture parties and hints at a push to nominate Roosevelt with Bryan’s advice, aiming for universal agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Bryan
Roosevelt
Primary ballots enforce candidate entry rules and deadlines
The piece explains that under primary rules there is no appealing for a seat and every candidate on the ballot must announce and begin the race. It notes sympathy for Des Moines couple Lafe and Mrs. Young after their home fire and highlights an Iowa roster bill to summarize veterans from three wars across multiple volumes.
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Lafe Young
Des Moines
Iowa
Anamosa Abolishes Street Commissioner Office
Sage of the state weather bureau reported an abnormally cold week with daily temperatures nine to twelve degrees below normal and heavy frosts across Iowa. Anamosa passed a city ordinance abolishing the street commissioner office and vesting those duties in the city marshal.
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Sage
State Weather Bureau and Crop Service
Iowa
Anamosa
Iowa Legislature Fights Manufacturing Flight in Iowa
The Wyoming Journal notes the Iowa legislature’s harsh stance on corporations this winter with many measures failing to pass. It argues Iowa needs more manufacturing, a stronger home market, and protection to foster local industries rather than rely on eastern shipments and freight costs. The piece critiques Des Moines as the epicenter of the policy debate.
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The
Wyoming Journal
Iowa
Massachusetts
United States
Des Moines
State House
How Hull Will get There in Seventh District Fight
The Glidden Graphic says Captain Hull will face a defining congressional contest in the Seventh district next year. He has endured such “life fights” for about fourteen years, likened to a stubborn farmer in a sleeping car who finally disrobes on the platform before seeking his berth.
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Captain Hull
Congress
Missia
Davenport Interurban Railway Promises New Line
The Davenport End notes that the Davenport Manchester Interurban Railway project aims to unite Davenport, Monticello and Manchester with an electric line. The executive committee is gathering data securing rights of way and preparing for early organization with Geo T. Baker and Davenport business leaders backing the effort. The road is viewed as profitable for jobbers manufacturers and retailers by opening a rich new territory.
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Davenport
Geo. T. Baker
Davenport Commercial Club
The Face Reflects Inner Thought Says Hillis
A quotation from Newell Dwight Hillis asserts that thoughts shape appearance, with virtue showing through the face and vice leaving a wolfish or serpentine look. It contrasts moral character with facial expression as an outward sign of inner states.
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Newell Dwight Hillis
Peoria Oral Teachers Cite Shuffle of Classic Tunes
Peoria observers note American songs improve as writers borrow familiar melodies and weave them into new compositions, signaling a trend toward richer string arrangements and borrowed motifs enhancing originality.
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Peoria
Anamosa matters mix of debt, crime and migration notes
Reports from the era mention Anamosa bonded debt at 15000 under the constitutional limit, a 389 inmate penitentiary with 12 women and 47 insane, and industry strikes in Dubuque. Other items include a fire at Central City, a court case on a railroad injury, and a Stamford South Dakota letter praising soil, crops and future prospects.
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Anamosa
Anamosa Penitentiary
Public Meetings Target Sunday Desecration In Monticello
Monticello citizens plan public meetings to curb Sunday baseball and protect local morale. Critics urge law or strong public sentiment to outlaw Sabbath sports and limit weekend revelry. Anamosa Eureka reports Marry Sinkey settled a $3 231 50 county damages suit for 625 50, closing the case.
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Iome
Hopkinton
Monticello
Anamosa Eureka
Sinkey
Representative Paul Sets Record for No Missed Roll Calls
Anamosa Eureka notes that Representative Paul of this county did not miss a single roll call during the recently adjourned legislative session. The paper praises his steady attendance as exemplary for local and state service.
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Anamosa Eureka
Paul
Supervisors Proceedings April 12 1907
The board met with all members present and approved minutes from April 4. Niles janitor resignation accepted. Settlement in Jones County vs Chicago Anamosa & Northern Ry Co accepted. State deeds recorded. Chaloupka tax settlement denied. Janitor elected F M Hagley 4 votes to 2. Bids to doctor the poor rejected. matter to June meeting. Treasurer ordered to collect all definite personal taxes. Meeting adjourned sine die. Include claims list and weathered notices.
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Tomaca
H. FE. M. Niles
Hale
Jones County
Chicago
Anamosa & Northern Ry Co
State of
Iowa
W. A. Cunningham
C. M. Hubbell
Thomsen
S. EK. Chaloupka
Lovell Township
Byerly
F. M. Hagley
S. D. Alspaugh
Finn
Springtime breakfast shifts with lighter options
As spring nears, preferences for breakfast shift from pancakes to lighter foods. The text lists Dr. Prices Wheat Flake Celery foods including Zest-A Toasted Wheat Flake and Vxcello and mentions Appetite per package and Rabbe Gildea AOC in promotional terms.
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Des Moines Register
Robert G. Cousins
Allison
Cousins
Register and Leader
Cedar Rapids
Cumming
Jerome
Delmas
Thaw
Welcome Mowry
Tama County
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Col. Mowry
Hull
Jefferson Bee
Neighborhood News
Innis
Central City
John Almeyer
Woodbridge
Board of Equalization
Maquoketa
Odd Fellows
Order
Manchester
U.S. Grant
Galena
Illinois
Albert J. Beveridge
Dubuque
James Davis
Cosgrove
Rome
County
Kilkenny
Ireland
Kildare
America
Hennessey
J. C. Kuehl
Scott County
John Humpall
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Railroad
Tipton Advertiser
Express
Advertiser
Hazelton State Bank
Hazelton
Buchanan County
Masonville
Barney Hansen
Platt
Hansen
Atate
Bis
Gadbola
Moore
Coggon
Stamford
South Dakota
the Express
Midland
Inet
Jim Forsythe
Chamberlain
Union
Supervisors’ Proceedings
W. J. Mills
Board of Supervisors
Druid Parsons
Quar Sieksall
WB Brock
J Starry
Thule
IF. Whitfield
Fairview Tw
Siihmons
Stingley
Moise Poor
Moo
H Niles
WA Horan
Prie Co
W. F. Gaston
Paseo
O. H. Soetje
Rabbe Gildea Aoc
Petli Johns
Pillsbury's
C. A. Errickson & CO
Watt
Birge & Sons
Ings
Monticello State Bank
Promisng Ton
Savety, Promiinuss
Lowell State Bank
Board OF Directors
Geo. L. Lovell
R. O. Stirton
J. W. Coxsee, H. Sandhoune, Nicholas Holat,a. L. F
W. A. Miriok
J. 8. Hall
Wim, Schodde
Drbanka
Majestic
Wilford
Ohio
J. A. Voorhees
McLaughlin’s
GEO. Stuhler’s Sons, W. H. Proctor & CO
Eilers & Bolton
H. F. Burrichter
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