Democratic promises vs hard realities threaten farmers and workers
The piece argues that the Democratic platform promises to cut living costs without harming business or farmers may fail. It warns drastic tariffs or labor actions could hurt both the party and the nation, citing sugar and sheep industries and contrasting market prices with official cost-of-living analyses. It also notes conflicting potato price reports and cites health data on child deaths from whooping cough, scarlet fever, and diphtheria in 1911.
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Congress
United States
Canada
Argentina
Europe
Democratic Party
Iowa
History of Flag Day Observance Reflections
In 1777 Betsy Ross created the flag and Congress defined its design. Since then many groups have tried to celebrate Flag Day with displays, but success has varied. The piece argues Americans often avoid sentimental anniversary observances yet remain patriotic without constant waving of the flag.
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Betsy Ross
Continental Congress
Illinois Women Win Right to Vote for Officers
The passage notes that Illinois women gain full voting rights for all officers not restricted by the constitution. It claims they used lawful means, avoiding violence, and suggests they engaged in lobbying of questionable types, which apparently produced a successful outcome.
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Illinois
Wilson
Kenyon
President's lobby influence sparks senatorial probe
The piece notes the president's focus on the lobby drawing a senatorial investigation due to persistent mentions of his power over opinion. It also mentions potential scrutiny of tariff legislation as the democratic bill moves to the senate, with Senator Kenyon fearing the dinner-bell lobbyist.
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Senate
Kenyon
Kenney Named Postmaster at Oxford Junction
The president nominated Frank Kenney for postmaster at Oxford Junction, praising his qualifications and representing local business sentiment. The piece notes Cato Sells’ political path, dismisses grape juice as the administration’s official drink, and jokes about champagne at state dinners while referencing the Roosevelt mint bed case.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Civil service critique on post office employments
The Cedar Rapids Republican discusses Washington politics and civil service. It notes inspectors target many post offices amid complaints, arguing that civil service offers little protection against partisan changes and harassment of incumbents.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Wilson
Civil Service
In Our Own Towns Des Moines Capital Call
A civic exhortation urges residents to engage in public matters and welcome visitors. It argues laziness and indifference harm town welfare and urges all classes to dedicate energy to common public good.
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Des Moines
Roosevelt Trial Sparks Temperance Debate In Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes mixed reactions to the Roosevelt trial verdict with temperance advocates upset by the outcome. They praise vindication of the colonel but fault national leaders for Roosevelt’s example. The piece quotes testimony about a large liquor collection described as a "regular gentleman's cellar" and mocks critics lacking similar wealth or taste.
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Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Medill McCormick Provokes La Follette Comment
Springfield Mass Republican notes Medill McCormick’s Milwaukee speech drew a retort from Senator La Follette. He said he would pay no more attention to McCormick than to a car in the street, signaling cool dismissal of the comment.
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Springfield
Mass
Medill McCormick
Milwaukee
la Fallette
Golden and civic notes from Iowa communities
East Cascade celebrates a golden wedding for Mr and Mrs J W Keven. K T Lamb elected Junior Grand Warden of Masonia Grand Lodge Iowa. St Johns Delhi presents pastor Father Rooney with a Ford touring car. Thomas F Finn dies in Washington township aged 28. Maquoketa school district voters to decide on building for manual training domestic science and gym. Harvey Wheter 26 struck by lightning while plowing near Center Point. horse killed. Wyoming Journal boasted bloodhounds work. Maude Dott graduates from Chicago University with a bachelor of philosophy in education. Clarence Westgate of Earlville arrested for slapping his mother in law. case disposed of. L G Hall of Coggon withdraws liquor petition amid remonstrance. Lenox College graduates listed. Des Moines preacher Rev Dr Daniel Russell to preach Lenox College installation sermon. Frank Shedeck injured at Oxford Junction from falling brick chimney. J C Nieman faces health board action over cream from quarantined premises. Dubuque saloon permits reduced. future reductions planned. Dr Marion Drury elected president of Leander Clark College Toledo. Dubuque papers start circulation war by give-away prizes to attract subscribers. Anamosa fights new school building plan over destruction of part of old building. injunction sought.
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J. W.keven
East Cascade
K. T. Lamb
Olin
Masonia Grand Lodge
Iowa
St. John’s Parish
Delhi
T. J. Rooney
Thomas F. Finn
Washington Township
Maquoketa
Center Point
Harvey Wheter
Wyoming Journal
Wyoming
Brother White
Chicago University
L. G. Hall
Coggon
District Court
Linn County
Lenox College
Hopkinton
Adrian Fletcher Aitchison
Archie Reed Wheelers
Oxford Junction
Cedar Rapids
Household Hints for Daily Care and Cooking
Household hints cover ink stain removal with tomato juice from linen and using bacon rinds for stocks. Tips advise gradual heating of sausages, soda in green vegetables to preserve color, wrapping cheese in vinegar cloth, warming dried fruits to prevent sinking in batter, and mustard with sweet oil to avoid a black surface. Also notes lemons in jars last months, wrap silverware in colored tissue with camphor, and apply goat varnish to oilcloth and linoleum with quarterly coats.
The Test of Extravagance in Life Insurance Loans
ABIO Magazine cites a New York life insurance loan increase from about 200 million in 1905 to over 500 million now. It argues policy loans are rarely repaid and mostly fund personal expenses, harming families when borrowers default.
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Abio-Magazine
New York
Ford V City of Tipton Ruling On Brick Paving Rights
The supreme court ruled Ford a paving contractor may not legally reclaim brick pavement laid on contract with the City of Tipton. Ford sued for contract price and value but lost in lower and highest courts. He plans to remove the brick, or the city must settle by paying for it, as the dispute ends.
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Supreme Court
Ford
Tipton
The Thoroughbred and the Streak of Yellow
The article argues a man is a thoroughbred by inherent character not external display. Dishonesty can be policy driven, liars may tell truth, but a man with yellow streak reveals it in critical moments and cannot be genuine under compulsion.
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Kansas City Star
So Very Accommodating University Dinner Tale
A self made man at a University of Pennsylvania gathering tries to outdo guests in politeness. He stuffs his napkin in his collar and insists on squeezing a lemon on the oysters to his left. After realizing a misstep, he seeks to redeem himself as soup arrives by offering to blow the soup for the lady.
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University of Pennsylvania
Questionable Praise of Connolly Tariff Speech
The Sioux City Journal notes Representative Connolly of Iowa’s Third District spoke in support of the Underwood tariff bill with little prep. It is praised by some home papers as one of the session’s best tariff speeches, though such praise is cautioned as risky.
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Sioux City Journal
Connolly
Iowa
A Good School Record
Clarence Cor nt has passed the first five grades in Wyoming public schools without missing a day or being tardy. The piece credits Attorney and Doctor Corbit for guiding their son’s education and praises punctuality and steady attendance.
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Wyoming Journal
Clarence Cornt
Wyoming
Still Doctor Holds Championship Belt Belief
The still doctor, believed to retain the championship belt, remains in contention amid uncertain outcomes and ongoing discussions about the title status.
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Kansas City
Ook
District Court Proceedings Review Highlights Actions and Judgments
District court actions include personal injury verdicts overruled motions and set amounts, divorces granted, partitions confirmed with referees named, and probate for multiple estates with executors appointed. An injunction hearing is scheduled for June 19 with five days’ notice.
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District Court
Duggan
Fred H. Bennett
James G. Bennett
W. A. Hogan
F. J. Cunningham
J.J. Whalen
E. K. Moore
Board of Directors of Independent School District of
Anamosa
B. H. Stivers
Will
Maria Stivers
Charlotte A
Stacy
Eugene BE
Howard Rogers
BE. Cook
Farmers' Views on Tariff Plans Stir White House Debate
The Aberdeen News reports farmers anger over Taft's reciprocity plan to admit Canadian farm products duty free with conditional concessions. It questions what actions they might take toward Wilson as he supports free Canadian imports with no recourse.
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Aberdeen
Taft
Canada
Wilson
Democratic Party
Lobbyist defined as opposing legislation trigger
Senator Luke Lea on the stand defined a lobbyist as one who aims to shape legislation you oppose. He added that if the lobbyist backs your bill he becomes an expert, highlighting the partisan framing of advocacy in lawmaking.
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Washington Times
Luke Lea
Japanese Strategy Revealed in Small Tokio Antiwar Meeting
The Boston Traveler notes a sparsely attended Tokio gathering urging war against the United States. It argues the low turnout hides a strategic effort by Japan to conceal ardor for conflict, suggesting the Japanese are masking their true enthusiasm.
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Boston
Tokio
United States
Save the Calves. Beef Prices Rising Unexplained
Beef cattle have fallen by 30 percent in six years in the nation according to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader. No other reason for high beef prices is found. A game law to protect calves may be considered.
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Sioux Falls
Overcoming Youth’s Self Awareness in Early Adulthood
A thoughtful contemporary insight explores how to soften rigidity in early adulthood. It examines the pressures of self image at around 22 and offers strategies for flexible self perceptions while acknowledging societal expectations.
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Washington Post
Time Chastens in Toledo Blade Reflection
The Toledo Blade prints a reflective item lamenting modern life and longing for simpler days. The prose contrasts barefoot pasts with philosophical acceptance of life’s hardships, suggesting time’s blunt judgments humble current vanity.
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Toledo
Game but Hopeless Inaugural Struggle Highlighted
Topeka Capital notes that most vice presidents disappear without protest but Mr. Marshall fought for over a month after his inauguration, showing a stubborn resolve amid a failing game.
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Topeka
Mr. Marshall
Patient Man Pulls Out Wet Line Trunks
An Omaha Bee item notes a patient man who can handle a wet fish line without cursing, illustrating restraint and composure in a humorous, everyday situation.
LAND BARGAINS AND LOCAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
LAND BARGAINS I have some bargains in wild and improved farms in South Dakota. Come and see me, J. A. Voorhees. FOR KHNT Several office rooms in the Monticello State Bank after June 1st. Inquire of Dr. L. G. Stuhler. '46tf. Windmills I have the agency for Perkins Eclipse and Star wind mills Repairs made on mills and pumps Pumps and pipes for sale. Leroy Clark. CEMETERY MEETING All inter ested in Bowen's Prairie cemetery are requested to meet at the school house near the cemetery Saturday evening at 7 30 o'clock June 21. At the meeting new others will be erected and arrangements made for beautifying the cemetery. Chris Decker Henry Berhends George Ambuehl Trustees.
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South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
KHNT
Monticello State Bank
L. G. Stuhler
Perkins, Eclipse and Star Windmills
Leroy Clark
Bowen’s Prairie Cemetery
Chris Decker
Henry Berhends
George Ambuehl
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Dubuque
Marion Drury
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Philomath College
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Hicks & Ricklefe
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