Vacations and Westward Travel Spark Interest in Great Ice Glades
The article praises American scenery from rugged mountains larger than the Alps to glaciers and forests in the Central Mississippi valley. It urges eastern travelers to explore the national landscape and become better citizens through first hand experience, contrasting with their prior focus on New York and Europe. It notes Iowa foot-race promoters and reports over 100000 dollars recovered from scams investigated by the attorney general, urging punishment for those involved.
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Europe
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Iowa
Tood
Hughes Speaks in Chicago Crowded Coliseum
The Chicago speech of Mr Hughes delivered Tuesday night in the crowded coliseum shows the Republican presidential candidate's perceived good sense and aggressiveness. He defends his past warnings on Wilson and Mexico policy and asserts what he would have done in acceptance, arguing Democrats cannot counter with a rival speaker.
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Hughes
Asia
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Compulsory Swimming Education Opposed by Editor
The piece argues that forcing youths to learn to swim by law would not necessarily cut drownings. It notes many fatalities involve self described swimmers who take risks beyond a novice, and questions whether universal swimming instruction would lower overall deaths despite promoting healthful exercise.
Rail wage disputes and potential tariff impact on shippers
The passage argues railway workers deserve higher wages while railroads resist raises to protect dividends. It suggests a tariff hike may be the only tool to force a settlement, noting the public may side with the strikers. It also mentions many mechanics envy current railway wages but lack organization to halt all industry.
Novelists Seek Hughes Opinion in Signed Requests
Writers and magazine figures present Mr Hughes with a formal request for his views on several questions. He likely recognized some signers as critics who were debunked years earlier for unreliability.
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Hughes
President's planned diplomatic twist on Britain sparks concern
The remark hints the president may pursue aggressive political aims toward Britain, risking overreach as his intermittent zeal could push him to twist the alliance beyond intention. The comment reflects tensions over policy direction and international leverage.
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Lion’sa
Scourge of infantile paralysis looms as nation debates woman suffrage
The article notes 1 200 New York deaths from infantile paralysis and widespread cases across towns while health boards tighten controls. It also covers political chatter on woman suffrage and criticism of Dr Aked and the Vera Cruz policy, with mentions of Ed Meredith and U S Marshal Moore.
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Boards of
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Union
Iowa Urges Support for National Banking Law and Credit Pools
Sioux City Journal notes Iowa may sacrifice some credit to aid neighboring states in loomstead and acre development. It forecasts a pooling of credits could make land bank bonds as solid as government bonds, lowering interest rates locally if enacted, and urges Uncle Sam and insurers to compete to keep mortgages valuable.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Congress
Towa
Lowa
Uncle Sam
Insurance Companies
Bond Men Favorable to Meredith
Anamosa Hureikka notes that several Iowa politicians including Meredith of Des Moines deny backing road bonds while same bond advocates support them. A Marshalltown article attributed to Fritz Norris claims taxes will not rise, yet Norris as a bond advocate opposes Harding, suggesting farmers oppose Meredith as a single taxer since road bond supporters back him.
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Anamosa Hureikka
Iowa
Meredith
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Fritz Norris
Norris
Harding
Lowa
Encouraging the Speeder in Monticello
Hopkinton Leader Mayor Voorhees of Monticello issues a caution to drivers to observe speed limits. A sign reading Monticello Welcomes You Speed limit 16 miles prompts concern that authorities may not enforce ordinances.
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Hopkinton
Voorhees
Monticello
The Reward of Prudence in Newspaper Pricing
Wises avoided lowering subscription rates despite higher print costs. The Burlington Hawkeye notes such cheap ads promote circulation but raise advertiser costs. It argues some publishers misprice butter like products and fail to sell effectively.
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Burlington
Robbins Declares Alliance With Hughes in Party Realignment
Raymond Robbins formerly a Democrat and Progressive National Convention chairman announces support for Hughes. He criticizes Democratic control by southern and urban centers and cites Republican values rooted in Lincoln era, urging progressives to back Anghes and Evans.
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Hughes
Bull Moose
Robbins
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Changing The Application and Georgia Lynching Irony
The Nation notes President Wilson's warning about protecting American citizens on American soil and jokes that substituting Georgia for Mexico would fit Georgia's border breaches. It cites thirteen lynchings since January and harshly accuses Georgia of three years of lawlessness with dozens lynched and property destroyed.
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Wilson
United States
Gorgia
Tapon
Georgia
Harding smiles through campaigns as bid for lieutenant governor continues
The Sioux City Journal notes W. L. Harding faces no opposition since the primaries and last campaign in which he won the lieutenant governor’s seat. The piece suggests this explains the steady, confident Harding smile.
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Sioux City
W. L. Harding
Harding
Sunshine Months Bring Extra Bright Sky to Sioux City
The Sioux City Journal notes a month with above normal sunshine, describing it as pleasant despite its length and suggesting the weather lifts spirits and daily life.
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Sioux City Journal
Some Things Inghes Has Said
Quote by Inghes defending impartiality in holding public office and the bench. He appeals to common sense, denounces factional talk, and argues against tying regulation to war prevention, asserting belief in a protective tariff and that he asked for no favors.
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Inghes
Hughes Address Praised by Audience at Carnegie Hall
Des Moines Capital reports Governor Hughes spoke before a large New York audience at Carnegie Hall with Colonel Theodora Roosevelt present. He emphasized principle over applause and endorsed woman suffrage while criticizing Wilson blunders and southern Democrats in public finance.
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Hughes
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New York
Theodora Roosevelt
Wilson
Ile
South
Republican Party
Shipping and naval power in the war era
The piece argues Germany uses its strength to disrupt commerce on the seas while England restricts it. It claims neutral ships suffer as Germany expands naval power, comparing sea control with land dominance and suggesting nations act to maximize advantage.
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Cedar Rapids
Germany
England
Free Seas
Banks Dividing a Town Ruins Local Life
Norfolk News laments a town torn by bank factionalism causing social rifts. A local journalist left after weeks of estrangement between rival financiers and print staff faced boycotts. The piece warns such splits damage communities severely.
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Norfolk News
Rosebud
Anamosa Fair Next Week Highlights Local News
Neighborhood items report Anamosa hosting a fair next week and Delware county noting 17 pension recipients. Dubuque raises 25000 for October Prosperity celebration while Sabula marks 80th birthday with an old settlers picnic.
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Delaware County
Dubuque
Sabula
Freemasons
Farley
Unseada
John’s Creek
Ryan
Delhi
W. Harding
Coggan
Manchester
Mumford Holland
Grinnell
Nantucky
George Helbig
Walker
Levi S. Miller
Vinton
Ohio
Kdpowood
Miller & Son
Clermont
Iowa
Keokuk County
Sigourney
W.J. Tobin
Vobe
Maquoketa Sentinel
Arizona
Eclipse Corner Weathers Shingles Market Notes
A 1916 column from the Eclipse Corner blends farm supply ads with a meandering verse about a farmer and a Quernsey cow. It highlights May and June grain prices, cedar shingles, gates, roofing, and Hastings shingles, closing with pastoral rhyme.
Clergymen in Politics Debate Draws Lines
The Webster City Freeman-Tribune argues ministers may participate in politics but objects to church groups endorsing candidates. It questions if Catholic clergy would be allowed to unite and back contenders, warning the state church separation. The piece contends Protestant voices would denounce Catholic influence on government.
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Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Iowa
Golf and tennis are the last life insurance you can buy
Norfolk notes a quirky opinion linking sports like golf and tennis to the concept of life insurance, framing them as enduring, low-risk pursuits that symbolize lasting security. The column blends wit with local lifestyle signals and suggests sport as a metaphor for stability.
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Norfolk News
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