Drought Toll and Hope Across Iowa and Nation
The article notes drought in eastern Iowa hurting corn yields while central and northwestern areas show promise. It cites bank president Homer A. Miller and optimistic government crop reports, then contrasts national outcomes with local inequities and outlines social issues around Carrie Nation’s home for drunkards’ wives. It also references insurgent gains affecting Congress and a Republican tariff vote.
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Iowa
Central
Homer A. Miller
Iowa National Bank
Des Moines
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa needs no immigrant farms to grow population
The piece argues Iowa should not seek agricultural immigrants as land is fully cultivated and rising in value. It notes many young farmers move west for affordable farms, predicts Iowa’s land will be subdivided by heirs, and suggests population growth will occur naturally when western lands are exhausted.
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Carrie Nation
Iowa
Tipton
Iowa City
Davenport
Messrs. Bradley
Negus and
Koontz
D. K. Smith
T. &. Halligan
Fred Wernetin
Frank Allen
John Feeney
William Heuer
Oswald Schmidt
George W. Noth
Geo. T. Baker
Advertiser
Atock
John T. Moffit
J. C. France
L. &. Kuhn
W. J. Moore
I. J. Hamiel
J. W. Reeder
Des Moines Politics Heat Up Over Slander Suit
Progressive congressional candidate Judge Prouty faces a libel suit from a colored attorney as Des Moines politics grow more vituperative with bitter clashes and hard fought campaigns.
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Des Moines
Judge Prouty
Congress
Aldrich Responds to Bristow in Harsh Rhetoric Debate
The Aldrich reply is clear and comprehensive, refuting Bristow’s charges as largely false. Yet the piece suggests the answer will be brushed aside by reformers while ambitions drive ongoing political attacks. It mentions Mrs. J Allen Foster and temperance campaigns, plus concerns over living costs and timber conservation.
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Aldrich
Bristow
J. Allen Foster
Iowa
Monticello Bank Deposits Per Capita Exceed Davenport
Tipton reports per capita bank deposits of 512 dollars, while Monticello registers 1104 dollars. The higher figure suggests substantial wealth, though officials say deposits won’t fund widespread purchases like automobiles for residents.
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Tipton
Davenport
Monticello
New York Republicans Choose Sherman Over Roosevelt for State Chair
The New York Republican State Committee defeated Col Roosevelt for the temporary chairmanship and selected Vice President Sherman. Roosevelt is angered by the turn in affairs, signaling a coming storm in New York politics with Democrats smiling in anticipation.
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Republican State Central Committee
New York
Col. Roosevelt
Sherman
Oklahoma charity head challenges Roosevelt to fall debate
Miss Kate Barnard, Oklahoma charities and corrections commissioner, calls out Col. Roosevelt to debate during his Oklahoma visit this fall. She says topics include race death by own action and notes she would have the last word, though she concedes he would be at a disadvantage on that subject.
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Kate Barnard
Bryan lauds Iowa insurgents in Commoner defense
W. J. Bryan praises Senators Cummins and Dolliver for a bold fight in Iowa. He calls their courage a democratic triumph and notes the insurgency’s success as part of a family affair in the political scene.
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W. J. Bryan
Cummins
Dolliver
Iowa
Col. Bryan
Quotable Snippets From Papers On Language And Politics
A collage of brief lines notes temptations and politics. The Denver remark touts Esperanto learning in two weeks while fishing calls a more carefree choice. The Pioneer Press jokes about Bryan remaining dry without concrete plans. Oshkosh Northwestern reflects on a large family deterring temptations. The Iowa Republicans are described as being in unison.
Wyoming Levy 22 Mills City Tax For Next Year
Neighborhood news notes a 22 mill city tax for the coming year in Wyoming. Also reported are deaths, marriages, local resignations, sales, bequests, and public notices across Iowa communities.
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Wyoming
F.J. Sheldon
Manchester
George M. Brainard
Anamosa
Kansas City Time Flags Bailey Nomination Blunder
In a national view the Kansas City Times notes the democrats typically err to spoil chances but mentions Joseph W Bailey of Texas for president, signaling a blunder larger than usual.
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Kansas City Times
Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
No Liars Wanted In The Army Says Old Republican
A Cedar Rapids Republic editorial urges that truthfulness is essential in officers. It cites West Point cadets punished for minor offenses and lying, arguing liars betray trust and fail in duty, citing Benedict Arnold as a warning. It concludes that lying signals deeper flaws.
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Cedar Rapids Republican
West Point
Uncle Sam
United States Army
Benedict Arnold
Peril of Wildcat Politics Warns Rebublican Leaders
The St. Louis Globe Democrat criticizes Cummins Bristow Dolliver and Murdock for reckless talk while warning victorious leaders to avoid alienating allies. It notes their temporary mastery in several states and cautions against burning bridges, citing past examples of leaders losing standing.
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Wildcat
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Cummins
Bristow
Dolliver
Murdock
Avernus
Republican Party
Aldrich Routs Bristow in Senate Charges
From the Siouw Gu Journal Senator Aldrich’s reply to Bristow’s charges is comprehensive and conclusive. He denies and disProves the allegations so thoroughly that the prosecution has no standing. The piece argues insurgent misrepresentation under the tariff law mirrors broader patterns.
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Aldrich
Bristow
Siouw Gu Journal
Rhode Island
Kansas
Taft Loyalists in Iowa Primary Debate Insurgent Move
The Carrall Herald reports that most Iowa Republicans back Taft despite a vigorous insurgent push. Voter turnout showed 40 percent abstention and about 600 of 1,800 convention members rejected the platform criticizing the president. If tested in true lines, Iowa may prove a Taft state against challengers.
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Carrall
Herald
Towa
Taft
Union
Iowa
Wrong Place For Scorching Heads Westward Dream
A Cleveland News item highlights L E Ralston resisting auto fever amid fantasies of electric and steam chariots. He recalls dreaming of a $4,500 car speeding at 75 mph on golden pavements in New Jerusalem, where a Gabriel horn warns to slow. Fort Dodge adopts a commission form of government.
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L. E. Ralston
New Jerusalem
Ralston
Gabriel Horn
Cedar Rapids Welcomes 68th Regiment Band at Fair
The 68th Regiment Band performed in Washington Square drawing Cedar Rapids crowds larger than any since Taft spoke two years ago. The free concert honored local business leaders who funded full instrumentation for the Sparta encampment next week. The forty-piece group, directed by Professor Schmidt, mixed classical pieces with plantation songs and popular tunes, delivering one of the season’s finest musical treats.
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Washington Square
Taft
Cedar Rapids
68Rd Regiment
68Rd
Sparta
Wisconsin
Professor Schmidt
C. A. Fraser
Rochelle
Balto
Brant
Lance
Lampe
Swanee
Kentucky
Arkansas Traveler
Lehar
Custer
Johnson
Ouater Joost
Bentine
Jurors List for September District Court in Anamosa
A compiled roster of citizens drawn to serve as petit jurors for the September mid term district court in Anamosa. Names include A H Atkinson Anamosa G J Bohlken Scotch Grove Geo H Bedell Sr Anamosa Carlton Henry Oxford Junction and many others summoned to appear September 26 at 10 00 a m at the court house.
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District Court
Anamosa
M. Atkinson
A. H
Bohlken
G. J
Scotch Grove
Bedell
Geo. H. Sr
Anamoar
Carlton
Henry
Oxford
Chaulapka
Oxford Junction
Hopkins
W. C
Wyoming
Hay
J. J
Joslin
J. L
Kedley
Peter
Ketcham
Eiiner
Geo, Jr
Marugeg
Solomon
Monticello
Myers
Mardorf
George
McLees
I. O
McCrane
Ernest
Cascade
Mackerill
J. 4
Onslow
Miller
Cyrus
McNamara
Nihan
J. A
Osborne
Geo
Pelkey
Aruel
Patten
J. W
Olin
Pegarick
Vince
Ringer
I. A
Remley
G. W
Scott
May
Strickel
James
Wolf
Onstow
Young, John
Bristow’s Kansas Wild Card Dominates Local Talk
A Kansas figure Bristow stirs tumult with wild pro Kansas rhetoric while Iowa politicians and a State Brewers’ representative discuss liquor amendment sentiment. Monticello reports strong team history yet low public interest this season amid Ana mosa management tensions.
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State Brewers’ Association
Carrie Nation Draws Crowd At Vinton Chau Tauqua
In Vinton the event promoting uplift drew the largest crowd yet as Carrie Nation spoke to attendees about temperance and reform efforts.
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Vinton
Carrie Nation
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