Vacations and books stir thoughts on duty and drift
Readers consider the value of vacations for different temperaments and rest needs. Professor Edward A. Steiner's Against the Current explores peasant life, Jewish experiences, and universal brotherhood, urging broader views beyond narrow biases. The piece also notes tariff commission debates, insurgent shifts, and the likelihood of limited perjury prosecutions in a lingering political case.
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Edward A. Steiner
Grinnell College
Machpelah
Pere la Chaise
Senator Willard Stuckslager May Seek Iowa Governor Nomination
The Linn county Republican Senator Willard Stuckslager is likely to enter the spring primary for governor. Descriptions praise his ten years as a diligent lawmaker and his conservative, businesslike approach. The piece notes a Jones county connection through his wife and jokes about editors resisting liquor-industry pressure amid brewer activity.
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Willard’ ‘Stuckslager
Linn County
Mt. Vernon
Hawkeye
Stuckslager
Iowa
Chassell
Jones County
J. A. Bronson
Wyoming
Goosebone warning of early frost this fall
Weather prophets predict an early frost and question readiness three weeks before the normal frost time. The exchange notes concern about approaching cold conditions and timing.
Taft and tariff reform sparking rebellion as insurgents unite
The piece meal tariff revision in Congress risks embarrassment for President Taft. He called the extra session and, if unaware, should have known insurgents care more about the Republican party than him. They’ve built power by undermining rivals and will join Democrats to strike at the president as political pirates.
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a_ tariff commission
Congress
Roosevelt
Taft
Hee
Republican Party
Des Moines Register
Controller Bay
Alaska
Tide Water
Fisher
Life Certificates Provoked by Teachers Refusal
Local reports indicate teachers seeking life certificates balk at preliminaries including five years of continuous teaching testimonials and a $5 fee. In Dubuque, Charles McLean plans to retire as editor of the Times Journal, a move the Iowa press fears will hurt journalism. The piece also notes tariff politics as southern Democrats press cotton schedules amid wool tariff shifts.
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Iowa
Charles McLean
Times-Journal of
Dubuque
McLean
Times- Journal
Congress
Government Farm
SOO Line
Grand Trunk Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Illinois
North Dakota Line
Canada praised in reciprocity ad rhetoric
Reciprocity talks highlighted Canada as a land of cheap lands and big grain crops. Canadian papers are portrayed as actively advertising these advantages and praising their country.
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Canada
Commercial interests in America tied to European war
Those in charge of commercial interests in America who see European war as a boost to trade show less humanity than the most heartless trust conspirators.
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America
Where Mr. Kenyon is Erring
A Cedar Rapids Republican critique charges Senator Kenyon with voting for La Follette woolen tariff by political calculation. It criticizes Cummins for aiding La Follette and accuses them of impure motives and partisan games in opposing the president’s stance.
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Mr. Kenyon
The
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Kenyon
LaFollette
Pala
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Cummins
la Follette
Sioux Balls Argus Leader best argument for good roads
A concise Sioux Falls note argues that improving highways proves roads themselves best justify investment. It emphasizes practical benefits over rhetoric, urging continued funding and maintenance for safer, smoother travel.
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Sioux Balls Argus
Soldiers Reunion, Diphtheria Quarantine Hit Iowa Town
In Wyoming a soldiers reunion is set for August 15 16. Dan Seery family at Cascade placed under diphtheria quarantine last week. Farmer Henry Bretcher near Clarence loses barn and livestock to a fire. Ames attorney's son Frank Underwood dies by his own hand in Cedar Rapids last week. Lightning strikes two homes at Olin. Easterly home fire easily controlled. Anamosa officials see retirements and promotions and a river of local notices from Dubuque to Monticello.
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Wyoming
Dan Seery
Cascade
Henry Bretcher
Clarence
Frank Underwood
Ames
Cedar Rapids
Olin
Monticello
Anamosa
Miss Priest
James Earl Williams
Oxford Mills
Oxford Junction
Dubuque
Spahn-Rose Lumber Co
Anamosa Reformatory
Parole Board
OC. H. Beaver
Sebatha
Kansas
Beaver
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Illinois Central
Delaware County News
Rising
D. H. Young
Delaware County
Young
Anamosa National Bank
Cedar Rapids National
Citizens’ Exchange
Oxford
Martello Bank
Niles & Watters
Onslow Savings
Oxford Jet. Savings
Schoonover Trust
Democratic Opinion of Taft from the Manchester Democrat
The piece argues Roosevelt hunted trusts with a brass band while Taft quietly pursued malefactors of great wealth, firing only when within range. It frames Taft as stealthy in confronting wealth and corruption in government.
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Taft
Manchester Democrat
Roosevelt
Curiosity on Omaha Bee platform as museum exhibit idea
The article notes a Nebraska Democrats platform proposal published by the Omaha Bee urges preserving a peerless leader for future generations as a museum exhibit. The language studies reflect a curious historical framing with emphasis on preservation and public memory.
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Nebraska
Politics a Snarling Selfish Business in Des Moines Capital
A Des Moines Capital column laments modern politics as a self serving trade. It contrasts past friendships with current shifting alliances and argues ethics permit betrayal for political gain in Washington and beyond.
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Des Moines
Chassell Withdraws From Secretary of State Race
The Eureka notes Chassell is out after the nomination and cites letters as proof. He has many Jones county friends expected to back him when the race moves forward. The paper will closely follow his candidacy as contenders warm up for scoring.
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Chassell
Anamosa
Isureka
E. D. Chassell
Jones County
The Way You Look At H
The Sioux City Journal quotes Nebraska insurgent Whedon on party shifts in Congress. It notes a change from 217 Republicans 174 Democrats to 160 Republicans 228 Democrats over two years, attributing it to insurgent actions and their effects on party balance.
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The
Sioux City Journal
Whedon
Nebraska
Taft
House
Debut of Joe Hovlik Stirs Oxford Junction Crowd
Joe Hovlik of Oxford Junction made his debut as a Sox pitcher in New York. Fans there teased his spitball habit with a running gag as he pitched, while the sturdy rookie remained unfazed. The scene contrasted with home crowds that would have backed him.
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Joe Hovlik
Oxford Junction
Sox
New York
Sam Weller
Chicago Tribune
Hovlik
Joe
Hovick
Iowa
Iowa Senators Face Split Over Tariff Revisions
Somewhat panic stricken, Iowa senators who aided the democrats in revising northern tariffs fear opposition as democrats balk at revising southern product tariffs. The Washington Post notes presidents’ luck varies from birth to achievement to insurgent desertion.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Woodman Picnic Draws Large Crowd in Wyoming
The seventh annual Woodman Picnic and Field Day in Wyoming drew a large orderly crowd with diverse events on Main Street. The fats dominated the morning baseball, while the afternoon featured skilled play by the Olin boys and the Wyoming team, ending 3 to 1 for the home side as Levaen's curves impressed. Over 500 attended the game and enjoyed music by the Wyoming cornet band and stage activities at the opera house.
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Wyoming
Woodmen
Wyoming Cornet Band
Main Street
Jeans
Fats
He Fats
Theo, Becker
Henry Shimerda
R. L. Sewell
Frea Gloge
James Inglis
W. J. Beckwith
Louie Koeh
Ed Poaler
Krank Koranda
Adna Atkins
Dr. Chamberlain
Nial Mogeboom
Ed Barber
Francis Atkins
J. L. Harrington
Ed Shimerda
Cecil Phelps
W. W. Bronson
Olin
Levaen
James McQuown
Julius Caesar Inspires Local Baseball Riot and Burns Umpire Row
The town hosted Farmer Burns and his baseball team in a 5 to 1 defeat of Monticello amid a volatile crowd. Burns Jr umpired amid jeers, calls and near-onfield confrontation while two postgame wrestling matches followed.
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Julius Caesar
Rome
Farmer Burns
Julius
Burns Jr
Farmer Burne
Oscar Watson
Burns
Burna
Omaha Tarrell
L. Locher
Carmichael
Thompson
Miller
Cross
Monticello
Farrell
Welch
Kronek
Carson
Kelley
Hamilton
Williard
Puddy
Insurgent Senators Face Punishment for Reciprocity Effort
The New York Herald notes insurgent senators who spent three months attempting to derail reciprocity by nonstop debate know the goatish feeling of a creature trying to butt a moving tram. Kansas City Star observes Texas moving closer to statewide prohibition than expected. St. Paul Pioneer Press quips about mower use vs automobile commute.
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New York Herald
Kansas City
Texas
Swatting Flies Reflected in City Editorial Tone
In Chicago the Record-Herald jokes that swatting one fly spawns two more, while the Tribune notes rainfall prayers in dry regions often shower elsewhere, and the Omaha Bee observes Col. Bryan keeping his party in suspense over nominees and issues.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Omaha Bee
Col
Bryan
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Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Cross Hardware Company
T. S. Lazell
Homeseeker’s Excursion
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