Williams at the Chau Tauqua on Europe and tariffs
A Boston Democrat George Fred Williams keynotes Balkan events and the looming Great War, praising some German industrial growth while questioning tariff policy and defense readiness. The piece contrasts Williams stance with party lines and the American tariff path amid European conflict.
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George Fred Williams
Boston
Greece
Williams
Ohn Elea
Germany
England
France
E. D
Howard
United States
Thels
Iin
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Money in Iowa and Oregon campaigns cited in Nation critique
The Nation notes candidates spent 87000 by Cummins and 5000 by Burton in the Oregon primary and argues even 3000 for a congressional nomination or 2000 for secretary of state is not much better. It highlights Iowa where a gubernatorial hopeful spent 18000 in a primary and mentions John Adame of Dubuque on Hughes campaign work.
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Cummins
Oregon
Burton
Congress
Iowa
John Adame
John of
Ed Meredith Campaign Speech Triggers Public Critique
A local note mocks Ed Meredith and his loud campaign oration offering cash prizes to readers. The writer jokes about hearing Ed in a church pew or at a nuptial shower, calling for a summer ban on politicians and their loud advocates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Meredith
Death of Howard A Burrill Wash ington Iowa Press editor
The newspaper men of Iowa mourn the death of Howard A Burrill, longtime editor of the Washington Press for 40 years. He was a humorous writer with pronounced ability whose state wide fame and acquaintance were well known.
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Men of
Iowa
Howard A. Burril
Washington, Iowa
Burrill
The Growler Complains Through Drought Hurt
The growler reluctantly admits the hot spell may help corn yet complains it harms oats. He insists nothing can arrange to remove the grouchiness of a man bent on being a grouch despite the drought.
Preachers Trust in Democracy Cited by Ed Meredith Prohibitionist
The preachers who seek trust in the democratic party point to Ed Meredith who claims to be a prohibitionist. The text of scripture warns against trusting man and making flesh their arm, a maxim cited amid the debate.
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Democratic Party
Ed Meredith
Ed Meredith Dominates Bourbon Delegates at State Convention
The text notes Ed Meredith leading the Democratic party's Bourbon faction at a state convention while their influence through nonattending delegates remains uncertain, hinting at internal power dynamics and symbolic actions like distribution of watermelons.
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Ed Meredith
Debutantes at Ocean Resorts Amid Shark Panic
A curious regional note describes debutantes flocking to New Jersey ocean resorts despite reports of man-eating sharks offshore. The piece questions risk and social boldness, linking shark danger to girls’ confident behavior.
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New Jersey
Ocean Resorts
Garst and Downie Recall Old Times at New Corner
Mr Garst joins elder Mr Downie at the chiny new corner to reminisce about the good old days. They have much to talk about and reflect on shared memories, highlighting friendship and regional history.
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Mr. Garst
Mr. Downie
Carranza Praised For Preventing War Escalation
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes President Wilson deserves little credit for keeping the nation out of war. It argues the near-forced war was thwarted by the cool headed mediation and conciliatory actions of Venustiano Carranza.
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Carranza
Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Mannon Says Corn Weather Ties to Clothing Comfort
A Democrat speaker notes good corn weather correlates with practical attire, joking that staying in shirtless heat requires frequent changes to stay comfortable. The remark reflects rural farming life and seasonal conditions.
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Mannon
Costly Times Pressuring Iowa Newspapers
A Sioux City Journal report notes widespread price hikes in Iowa journalism as print paper and supplies surge. Publishers including G L Caswell of Denison Bulletin and Des Moines Capital raise subscriptions, raise ad rates, and cut free copies to cope with white paper, ink, and metal cost increases.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa
Denison Bulletin
G. L. Caswell
Iowa Presa Association
Bulletin
Crawford County
Caswell
Des Moines Capital
Oscar Falls
Lars Bludine
No Backward Step in Iowa Republicans 1916 Editorial
The News Republican urges unity for the 1916 Iowa GOP race and backs the primary nominee. It argues opposing bolters risk splitting the party, and says Harding is acceptable to Cosson Allen and Kuehnle, warning against a backward step or Democratic win.
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Boons News-Republican
Iowa
Harding
Senator Aillén
News-Republican
Cosson
Allen
Kuehnle
Each One an Event editorial on Wilson progressives
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes scarce pro Wilson progressives and reports editors treat each former Democrat’s future as a separate Wilson organ concern.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Dubuque Urges Strict Enforcement of Liquor Laws
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald argues against leniency for bootleggers urging heavy fines or jail terms to preserve the city’s good name. It stresses state liquor laws must be obeyed as firmly as murder or robbery.
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Dubuque
Prohibition Divide Behind Harding Victory Forecast
The Sioux City Tribune notes Republican state convention support for prohibition would oppose the men who backed Harding. It argues Harding won in 87 counties where he topped the other two combined and claims voters tire of dry versus wet spin. The piece predicts a larger Harding victory, signaling an end to gimmicky moral politics.
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Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Harding
Ballyrot
Thous
A Curious Read of Politics in Vinton Eagle
The piece questions biased praise of a non drinking Democrat and the exaggerated virtue of Republicans. It notes a Democratic judge praised for enforcing liquor laws and a Republican county attorney defeated for not enforcing them, with sermons praising Meredith for abstaining and condemning the opposing non drinking Republican candidate.
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Vinton Eagle
Meredith
Anamosa Preachers Puddle in Politics Over Mr Harding
The Anamosa Eureka notes Iowa preachers closely watching Mr Harding after years of inaction. It warns that their pettiness could harm their cause and argues for broader, braver leadership to guide politics and keep things as they should be.
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Anamosa
Eureka
Iowa
Mr. Harding
Hobson faces criticism over limited home visits
In Sioux City Journal remarks, Alabama constituents blame Richmond Pearson Hobson for only visiting home during campaigns. Hobson narrowly lost the recent primary to a Bankhead son, reflecting poorly on his chautauqua duties. Atchison Globe notes that constant work outweighs genius.
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Sioux City
Alabama
Richmond
Pearson Hobson
Hobson
Bankhead
Neighbors note births bans and local incidents in Jones county
A July 11 report details 767 prisoners at Anamosa reformatory, 3826 Jones county births in 1915, a fatal scalding of Fern Schurbon near Bellevue, a drowning near Davenport, and other local events. Also covered are bank leadership changes, a high school principal’s resignation, a spring flood, and fire losses in Newhall.
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Anamosa Reformatory
Hopkinton
Hilton Kammer
Lost Nation
Lost Nation Savinga Bank
Jones County
Olin
Anamosa
Oakland
Gordon
Wm. F. Shirley
Marshalltown
Council Bluffs High School
Fern
Henry Schurbon
Bellevue
Scalds
Albert Kok
Davenport
Rev. O. K. Hudson
Minnesota
Manchester
Dubuque
Delaware County
D. J. Schnittjer
Delhi
Maquoketa
Montana
Ulin
Donner
Odell
Palméx
Viola
Thériennes
Leslie Leitch
G. H. Betts
Mt. Vernon
Benson
Bobba-Merrill’ Company
Oxford Junction
Cascade
Fr. K. Aalon
Cedar Rapids
Rockford
Zack Young
James Spear
Stanwood
Floyd
Ford
Haynes
Morton Hart
The Eclipse Corner Coal and Farm Supplies Ad
The notice promotes coal orders for summer readiness and highlights farm building materials. It discusses hen management and egg production, building planning, concrete feeding floors, and thrashing coal. It invites visits, confirms an iron clad guarantee on Iowa gates, and promises delivery readiness for farming needs.
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Verdon
Cummings
Marshalltown Times
Bart
Small Bore
Atchison Globe
Geniua
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The
Monticello State Bank
John A. McLaughlin
W. Herrick I
Richardson
Henry HM
Hoag
Henry M. Carpenter
William Stuller
G. Hl. George
George ‘Penter
William Stuhler HK
Td. Eileks
J. W
Schweitzer
Jers H
I Becker
Ase
Hlalatond M
Carpenter
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Shinghia
Haing
Board of Education
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