Roosevelt spelling reform sparks mixed scholarly response
The piece surveys reactions to President Roosevelt urging simplified spelling. It notes English defenders, college students' cautious support, and a slow path to reform, with some journals adopting a few phonetic spellings while major change remains generations away. It also covers tariff policy, bank failures, road governance, and Bryan reception as staged theater.
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Roosevelt
White House
United States
Democratic tariff push risks broader collapse
The passage warns that applying democratic tariff ideas could ruin broader plans. It notes Mr. Bryan did not inquire about Roger Sullivan as he arrived at the New York dock yesterday.
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Bryan
Roger Sullivan
New York
Newspapers as fiercest corporation fighters questioned
The Marion Register notes state papers opposing corporations are often corporate owned or funded. It suggests some candidates who rail against corporations may themselves rely on corporate support for livelihood and prominence.
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Marion Register
Against Chinese Labor in Panama Canal Digging
The speaker questions opposition to Chinese laborers and an eight hour day, arguing white workers would not work in fever‑ridden Panama and suggesting union leaders focus beyond laboring men’s concerns.
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Panama Canal
Democrats Split Over Bryan and NY Governor Race
The piece notes Democrats may unite on Bryan but hint at discord in New York where leaders urge independent voting. It describes internal party thrusts as a two edged sword affecting efforts to weaken adversaries.
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Bryan
New York
Icebergs in town set to cool July heat
The Olin Recorder notes Robert C. Stirton as an iceberg type figure. The piece jestingly laments his absence during last week’s heat spell, suggesting a drop in local temperature. Icebergs once desired in summer would be out of season by next November.
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Olin
Robert C. Stirton
Northwestern Iowa Press
Cedar Rapids
Ministerial Association of
Davenport
Grand
Grace Jayne
Marion
Temperance
Blackhawk County
Waterloo
Sioux City
Laporte
Council Bluffs
Springville Caucus Cheers Calls to Trim Cummins Garst
In Springville a Republican caucus gathered nearly two hundred members. The chairman urged cutting Cummins and Garst from the state ticket and his advice drew enthusiastic cheers.
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Springville
Cummins
Garst
Ruthven Postmaster Dies by Own Action
The Ruthven postmaster committed suicide, a fact noted as unusual given vacancies and hopeful applicants for post office jobs. The report stresses such an event is rare and should temper expectations for those awaiting openings.
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Ruthven
Newspaper men face boxing match with political office
George D. Perkins of the Sioux City Journal E Rosewater of the Omaha Bee and Clark Howells of the Atlanta Constitution argue that newspaper men lack suitable experience for public office reflecting a view from early 20th century press circles.
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George D. Perkins
The
Sioux City Journal
E. Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Clark Howells
Atlanta Constitution
Bryan Seeks Public Image With Plain Speaking
Mr Bryan displays strong presidential bearing as he shuns a private car and offers to pay his own fare. The emphasis on frugality and accessibility signals a campaign stance appealing to ordinary voters.
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Mr. Bryan
Democrats Nominate Stirton in Fifth District Race
The Fifth district Democrats nominate Robert Stirton of Monticello to oppose Congressman Cousins in what appears to be a foregone conclusion. Two years ago Cousins won by about 10,000 votes, and while not expected to repeat the margin, he remains a solid incumbent. The main suspense rests in the Second district where Judge Wade’s decision not to run against Dawson brightens the Republican outlook.
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Robert Stirton
Monticello
Cousins
Bob’’ Cousins
Wade
Dawson
Let Him Keep His Pipe Celebrates 95th Birthday Pledge
Ellis M. Clark of Winthrop celebrated his 95th birthday and announced he would take the pledge after chewing tobacco for 84 years. He had long used tobacco to soothe nerves, and the decision comes late but remains noteworthy given his long habit and the perceived health risks.
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Burlington
Standpatters in Iowa Face GOP Harmony Debate
Davenport Democrat cites a standpatter label in a letter attributed to the president and questions former standpatter Perkins. The piece predicts rejoicing in stand-out Iowa newspapers and accuses the president of harming Republican harmony for political aims.
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Davenport
Perkins
Iowa
No Hope for Her Chronicle of a Little Liar
Senator Tillman recalls a South Carolina girl known as a chronic liar in school and Sunday school. Nellie defends lies with a boast that birth dates prove truth, while her mother pleads to reform. The tale ends with a biblical caution about Ananias and Sapphira and punishment for lying.
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Pittsburgh Dispatch
Tillman
South Carolina
Willie Bangs
Nellie
Ananias
Sapphira
Tipton Fair In Progress And Local Meetings Reported
The weeklong Tipton fair continues with Preston town campaign launches by a Dawson club of 125 members. Coggan hosts a harvest picnic. A M Cloud of Earlville delivers the address. Northwestern railway to install block signals Clinton to Boone. Frequent local notices include Prohibitionists in Marion on the 8th to nominate a congressman and numerous injunction suits against drugstores and bootleggers in Tama and Black Hawk counties.
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Tipton
Preston
Dawson Club
Northwestern Railway Company
Clinton
Boone
Tell Him It Isnt So From the Marshalltown Times-Republican
A satirical defense of hard work and restraint for young men. The piece derides easy beliefs about dope in sports and quick wealth, urges personal discipline, warns against late nights and poker, liquor, and public scoffing at responsibility, and concludes that negligence leads to downfall.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Bill
Harry
Tom
Diamonds Get Clearer Noted in Cost of Living Editorial
The Atlanta Journal notes that clearer diamonds do not appear in the editorial's analysis of rising living costs. The piece contrasts apparent gem clarity with the broader economic pressures and price trends.
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Atanta Journal
Oxford Mirror Themis Reports Local Death and Smallpox Case
Frank Nowachek, long respected townsperson, dies after months of illness. Oxford reports a smallpox case linked to a traveler in a car, quarantined with nurse Mrs Shimpersky, whose recovery is hoped. A resident, Mrs Eaton, faced a long travel delay from Monticello to Oxford, finally reaching home after urgent help from a Center Junction driver.
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Oxford
Bobo
Shimpersky
Eaton
Strawberry Point
Monticello
Dr. Eaton
Hero
Center Junction
Miss Florence Ricketts Leaves Vittaburg for Mission Teaching
Miss Florence Ricketts resigned from Vittaburg public schools and will teach in a mission school among mountaineers near Marshall North Carolina. A Thursday night wind and rainstorm damaged corn locally with stalks blown over and some windmills affected. Peter Lux family attended Mrs Chas Leclerc’s sixtieth birthday at Coggan. Dr Tony Tate and wife Lenox College gift grows with 176 new volumes. Prof Frank B Taylor travels to Des Moines after sister Florence Miller’s death, a Des Moines early settler and WCTU leader.
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Marshall
North Carolina
Vittaburg
Gacrichany
Peter Lux
Viola
Coggan
Chas, Leclerc
Tate
Tittle Rock
Ark
Lenox College
Frank B. Taylor
Des Moines
Florence Miller
Minds Made Up Near Iowa Campaign Choice
Cedar Rapids Republican notes voters are weary of political talk and determined how they will vote. Ninety nine of every hundred are tired of campaigns and unlikely to change their minds.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dawson’s Simile on Democratic House Vote
The Davenport Times reports Dawson warns that electing a democratic House now would be like throwing a monkey wrench into a threshing machine during grain separation. The piece notes no mention of Parker being at the dock.
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Davenport
Times
Dawson
Parker
Short Snappy Paragraphs From Chicago News
A quirky column notes time may close gossip months and a widow with a dimple can be dangerous. Wealth and religion diverge. Family trees in graft prone industries are compiled. Going to law satisfies many, especially lawyers. A green grocer gains ripe experience. A hopeless liar is one who never errs. Poor and proud is common. rich and humble rarer. Living cheaply isn’t as costly as impressing neighbors. After price is paid law may force repayment. Marriages seem heavenly only after six months. Wives’ thoughts stay buried when husbands are discussed by neighbors. Topeka Journal cites Stenaland in Mexico Canada London. Defaulting bankers speed ground coverage.
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Chicago News
Ian
Lnw
Pearson Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
W K Pearson of Anamosa declares his candidacy for county treasurer pending action of the Republican county convention on June 21 1906.
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Republican County Convention
W. KK. Pearson
Anamosa
Halsey Announces Candidacy for County Recorder
Olin May 21 1906 HH G Halsey announces candidacy for county recorder subject to the action of the republican county convention in Olin.
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Olin
HH G. Halsey
Matthiessen Declares Sheriff Candidacy in Jones County
A. Matthiessen announces his candidacy for Jones County sheriff subject to Republican county convention action. The declaration signals his bid within the party framework and outlines electoral intent.
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Jones County
A. Matthiessen
Richardson Announces Candidacy for County Superintendent
Thomas G. Richardson declares his candidacy for county superintendent of schools pending action by the Republican county convention in Wyoming on June 4 1906. He presents himself as a nominee seeking the office and support from party leaders and voters.
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Wyoming
Thos. G. Richardson
Jones County Supervisor Candidate Named
Announcement from Wyoming Iowa states J. B. Brownell seeks the Republican county convention's action for the Jones County supervisor race with a date of May 28.
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Jones County
Brownell
Wyoming
Iowa
The Better Way Cough Remedy Description
The throat tissues become inflamed causing coughing and irritation. A cough mixture is taken and offers relief for a short time before symptoms return.
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