Jabbing at the President and Democratic Critics
The piece surveys criticisms of President Wilson from Democratic and southern leaders, noting tensions in Congress, tariff policy debates, and predictions of a 1916 Democratic decline. It contrasts earlier bipartisan support with current partisan friction and cites Governor Colquitt of Texas as vocal opposition.
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Senate
House
Congress
Colquitt
Texas
Union
Colquité
Lone Star Statesman
Legislative Committee of the National Orange Lambsted
Fire destroys Hostert barn in Dubuque county blaze
A Sunday evening fire near Cascade in Dubuque county destroyed the Hostert barn, granary, and machine shed with 650 tons of hay, 26 cattle, 3 horses, and 1 600 bushels of grain. The residence was spared but nearby crops were saved after hours of effort by neighbors while no one was home. Only partial insurance coverage is noted amid uncertainty about the fire’s cause.
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George Hostert
Cascade
Dubuque County
Dubuque
Hostert
Roy Beard
Board
Kansas Moves to Abolish Primary Nominations
The Kansas legislature faces a bill to end the primary system for nominating officeholders. The writer notes Iowa’s concerns over inadequately experienced judicial candidates and argues conventions better select qualified contenders.
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Kansas
Iowa
Supreme Court
Supreme
Terre Haute Officials Tied to Indicted Election Fraud Scandal
The city’s mayor and a saloon keeper ally are described as central figures in 78 indictments for election frauds, with claims that they controlled electoral machinery in Terre Haute Indiana. The report labels both men as plug uglies in the alleged scheme and notes their possible gubernatorial relevance.
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Terre Haute
Indiana
Sympathy and Bombing Ethics in War Commentary
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues that air raids against civilians generate little world sympathy and no moral credit. It suggests Germany would gain respect by targeting military targets only while condemning attacks on unarmed civilians, noting civilian casualties harm public opinion.
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Cedar Rapids
London
Frederick Palmer
Germany
Prof. von Munsterburg
Prof
von Dernbere
Belgium
Statewide school aid urged to boost vocational and normal training
State Superintendent Deyoe plans to push extended aid for public schools at the next legislature session. He notes current state funding is limited for normal training and vocational programs and argues that $50,000 is inadequate and should rise to $125,000 annually to support proper work.
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Deyoe
Iowa Delegation Splits On Hobson Resolution Vote
With Vollmer against Hobson and Kirkpatrick for while Connolly abstained the Iowa democratic delegation showed a divided stance on the Hobson resolution.
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Sioux City Journal
Vollmer
Kirkpatrick
Connolly
Iowa
Hobson
British censor faces mockery from St Louis Globe Dem
In a pointed protest the St Louis Globe Democrat suggests if a censor must gain world gratitude he should muzzle some English poets. The piece critiques censorship as a chilling curb on artistic expression.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
No Quarantine Relief Until Jan 1
A meeting of local businessmen and farmers at the Oxford Junction Savings Bank discussed Foot and Mouth quarantine relief. State veterinarian Dr. Paxton said Washington ruling extends the period for thirty days after farm disinfection, delaying any lift until January 10 following December 10 disinfection at the Hall farm.
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Oxford Mirror
Oxford Junction Savings Bank
Paxton
Des Moines
W. D. Hall
Washington
Hall
Iowa 1914 Election Totals From Palo Alto County Report
Unofficial returns published show total Iowa governor vote 432241 with Clarke Republican leading Hamilton Democrat by 80961. Prohibitionists fail 2 percent threshold. Socialist party retains status. U S Senator race totals 427102 with Cummins Republican ahead Donnelly Democrat.
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Clarke
Hamilton
Smith
White
Wilson
Iowa
Cummins
United States
Cummina
Donnally
Christian
Schenk
McCrillis
Spurgeon
Ind
A Kick From Cascade Shippers
Federal authorities refused further livestock shipments from Jones county via Cascade stations and required county stations for interstate trade within a five mile radius, citing Jones county quarantine. Shippers argue the rule imposes hardship on Washington and Richland townships, cutting farmers off from nearby markets while the afflicted center remains isolated.
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Cascade Pioneer
Jones County
Cascade
Washington and
Richland Townships
Considered Good Advice from a Tama County Editor
The Mon ticello Express editor a veteran lawyer argues parents should avoid giving property to children. He warns such gifts can spoil ambition and harm outcomes. A Tama County man with six sons favors helping them start, then require repayment, a method said to foster ambition and success.
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Trucr Star-Clipper
Monticello Express
the Express
Tama County
Unusual Home Seeks Peace Conference Moment
A quotation from the Atchison Globe notes that a home that avoids peace conference needs is the most unusual institution, reflecting on restraint in international diplomacy and domestic harmony.
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Atchison Globe
Training every citizen urged to defend the nation
Col H O B Heistand urged universal military training saying the regular army and national guard are insufficient. He warned if 90,000 regular soldiers and 112,000 national guardsmen were assembled in New York there would be not enough to man or protect guns. He advocated teaching all youths to shoot march cook and endure hardship with small pay to ready them for defense.
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United States
H. O. B. Taisland
United States Army
United States Cavalry
Infantry
Coast Artillery
New York
National
New York City
Gary
England
Mexico
Felds
Farma
Spain
Great Britain
District Court Proceedings Summary
District Court actions include dismissals with costs for Lawrence v a and Lagomarcina Grupe Co. v a, a $91.17 judgment against a defendant in Lagomarcina, and a dissolution of an illegal levy in J J Locher ad m vs Hofacre. Several guardianships and estates are processed including ad min discharge, real estate sales, appraisers, and probate of Wm H Underwood with $40,000 bond.
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King Et
Lagomarcina Grupe Co. Va
Reado
Coats
J. J. Locher Adm
Hofacre
P. C. Horade
Deachbad
J. J. Locher
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Puckus
Maple
Eistate
John Doherty
Harold Marshall
UO. Ingwersen
A. T. First
John Jansen
Michael J. Hofacre
R. A. Cartano
Edward Bilers
Rebecca J. Hofacre
Edna Swift
Lenox College
Wm. H. Underwood
Howard Lesch
Maggie Heath
Guardian
Fat Woman's Idea of Triumph Is Weight Loss
A Fremont Tribune opinion piece critiques the notion of triumph for a heavier woman, arguing that true victory lies in weight reduction rather than appearance or external judgments.
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Fremont Tribune
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