Sixty-Nine for, Sixteen Change Vote Defeat Iowa Bill in House
In Des Moines the Oregon plan measure failed to overcome Governor Jarrell's veto as sixty nine representatives voted yes and thirty seven opposed. Sixteen members changed their votes, with names listed, amid heated debate led by Ripley and Perkins. Additional votes showed progress on United States senator contenders, train bulletin posting, foreign insurance company access, co-insurance clauses, government permit disclosures, a new district judge, fraternal lodge tax exemptions, and publication of federal license holders.
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Jarrell
House
Huntley
Lucas
Brockway
Louisa
Beans
Mahaska
Brady
Dallas
Colin
Worth
Daniels
Appancose
Edmunds
Taylor
Fry
Wayne
Halgrims
Humboldt
Harding
Woodbury
Jacobson
Audubon
Moore
Lynn
Patterson
Keokuk
Shane
Wapello
Smith
Decatur
Speer
Warren
Stipe
Page
van Camp
Adair
the United States
Perkins
Delaware
Ripley
Hancock
Townsend
Tama
Stillman
English Woman's Praise Sylvia Pankhurst Views Iowa
Miss Sylvia Pankhurst in Iowa praises the state and its general assembly in a letter published in The Woman's Journal of Boston. She recalls addressing the Iowa House with daffodils, stressing the vote for women and solidarity, while noting legislative debates on attorney fees in liquor injunctions and broader suffrage efforts.
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Sylvia Pankhurst
Iowa
General Assembly
Woman's Journal of
Boston
Rowena Edna Stevens
Boone
England
Susan B. Anthony
Will Help Farmer Better Market and Cheaper Purchases
The Chicago Tribune argues the reciprocal Canada agreement could aid farmers by widening wheat trade and stabilizing prices. It predicts broader markets for both nations’ grain, reduced risk of wheat corners, and little impact on world price or farm land values.
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Canada
Wilson
Liverpool
United States
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Export Trade Benefits From Adapted Sales and Packing
The consular reports urge exporters to tailor sale methods material prep and packing to foreign habits. Improved practices with Mexico Cuba and Asia boost export trade and payrolls. A British auto order aids manufacturers and many allied workers across states and industries, bringing foreign cash into the U.S. economy.
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Mexico
Cuba
China
Japan
India
Canada
Central and
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
Australasia
Isles of the Oceans
United States
New England
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Minnesota
Indiana
Michigan
Atlantic
Tariff Year Promises extra sessions and reciprocity debate
The article argues a tariff year ahead with possible extra sessions over the Canada reciprocity pact. It notes increased national focus, bipartisan interest, and international attention as the pact’s fate shapes domestic politics and press coverage.
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United States of America
Canada
Foss
Massachusetts
Congress
Great Britain
Postal Savings Banks Prove Successful in Initial Month
Post master General Hitchcock reports the first month of postal savings banks shows deposits near 60 000 dollars and an annual projection around 750 000 dollars. He says the plan could reach 500 more banks with adequate resources. The Republican party supported the bank system for public convenience and thrift.
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Postal Savings Banks
Hitchcock
Republican Party
Iowa National Guard Ready for Mexican Border Mobilization
General Lincoln and General Logan order Army officers to report for mobilization training. Iowa units including the Fifty-third to Fifty-sixth regiments prepare to move to Texas as the War Department plans a border deployment. A medical staff is recommended and a 33-car troop train from Fort Snelling crosses Davenport en route to the border.
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Cedar Naples
Fifty-third Regiment
Iowa National Guard
Texas
J. Rush Lincoln
Iowa
National Guard
Guy B. Logan
State
H. A. Allen
Fifty-third
R. P. Howes
Fifty-fourth
Bennett
Fifty-fifth
W. T. Chantland
United States
Army Board of the National Guard
Federal War Department
Medical Department
Fairchild
Martindale
Conkling
Jepson
Grant
McCrea
Davenport
Fort Snelling
Railroad man cites Swamp Root cure and kidney health
A 1909 letter from George Kensler of Marinette Wisconsin describes severe kidney and bladder symptoms in 1903 04 and claims to have fully recovered after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root He notes passing two kidney tests in two years and praises the remedy The piece also includes a note about Champ Clark and a rambling speaker at a Washington dinner and a quip about Dr Thirdly.
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Daily Eagle Star
George Kensler
Mary St. Marinette, Wis
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Champ Clark
Washington
Dr. Thirdly
Nurse’s Healing Note on Resinol Ointment
A trained nurse reports healing an ulcerated leg after two daily applications for four weeks. She also notes success using Resinol on children's facial eruptions and other ointment needs. Includes quotation from Mrs Isadore E Cameron Augusta Me and from Mrs EB Franklin on home and school duties.
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Isadore E. Cameron
Augusta
EB. L. Franklin
Parents’ National Educational Union
England
Youngest College Head Bowing to Iowa State
John Gabborth Bowman secretary of the Carnegie foundation will become the youngest US college president at 33 after accepting the presidency of Iowa State University. Bowman a graduate of Iowa State will lead the school with about 1,800 students and 100 instructors.
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John G. Bowman
Iowa State University
New York
John Gabborth Bowman
Carnegie Foundation
United States
Bowman
Iowa State Board of Education
Columbia University
Farmers Gaining as Producers and Consumers in Reciprocity
The article argues that overall farmers would gain as producers under reciprocity due to stable or higher crop prices, while as consumers they would benefit from cheaper lumber and shingles, addressing long standing high costs and supporting a timing to lower prices. It notes some individual farmers may lose slightly.
Des Moines Legislature Sees Change in Senator Vote
In Des Moines on March 11 the shift of Polk county representative Fraley from Judge Kenyon to Judge Deemer was the only notable development in the state senate vote for United States senator. A striking lack of interest marked the roll call as Mar 9 and Mar 10 tallies show Neemer 4 56 Porter 51 62 Kenyon 44 45 total 153. 77 needed. 5 absent or paired.
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Des Moines
Fraley
Polk County
Kenyon
Deemer
Neemer
Porter
Guam potential as fertilizer producer explored in congress
Discussion in the House of Representatives raises Guam as a potential source of potash nitrates and other fertilizers for American agriculture. The piece notes Alaska's later value and suggests Guam could become unexpectedly important despite its small size.
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Guam
Pacific
Spain
United States
House of Representatives
Alaska
Seward
Taft Seeks Reciprocity With Canada On Western Voyage
President Taft’s westward journey is described as a triumph for reciprocity with Canada. The trip, viewed as a test of national principle, boosted support for reciprocal relations and influenced congressional action.
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Taft
Canada
Congress
Spelling Bee Planned for Montclair Academy
Montclair academy schedules two traditional spelling bees to encourage good spelling among students. prizes offered in both lower and upper divisions.
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Montclair Academy
Democratic Discomfiture and presidential race hints
An Ohio group calling itself progressive Democrats opposes Governor Harmon as the presidential candidate. The intra party friction in Harmon’s state unsettles Ohio leadership while William J. Bryan appears to lean toward Governor Wilson of New Jersey.
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Ohio
Harmon
William J. Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
Among Colleagues Tam Afraid That Man Speaks Before Thinking
Dialogue sketches workplace tension as Tam frets that a colleague speaks without thought. The exchange questions judgment and self reflection amid a candid office dynamic.
Spohn's Distemper Cure Promises Wide Horse Health Relief
Spohn's Distemper Cure claims to cure distemper and pink eye in horses of all ages and to prevent spread within stables. It also purports to cure chicken cholera and dog distemper, with bottles sold by druggists or direct from Spahn Medical Co. in Goshen Indiana. agents wanted and a free book offered.
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Spohn
Spahn Medical Co
Goshen
Ind
Taft advocates businesslike tariff reform with permanent commission
President Taft promotes treating tariffs as a business proposition rather than a political issue. He urges the tariff board to function continuously and supports creating a permanent tariff commission to replace ad hoc efforts, defining a policy crucial to national welfare.
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Taft
Tariff Board
Tariff Commission
Ottumwa Man Miners' Leaders Named
Des Moines March 11 W A Rodgers of Ottumwa was chosen president of the Iowa miners to succeed John P White John Jay of Hocking was named vice president Frank Cameron of Hiteman sec retary treasurer James F Moran of Des Moines is international board member Joseph Allison is board member from district No 1 John Cochrane from district No 2 J H Morris of Des Moines from district No 3 and Samuel Ballentine from district No 4 are board members H S Jasuis of Cincinnati was elected auditor
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Ottumwa
Des Moines
W. A. Rodgers
Iowa
John P. White
John Jay
Hocking
Frank Cameron
Hiteman
James F. Moran
Joseph Allison
John Cochrane
J. H. Morris
Samuel Ballentine
Jasuis
Cincinnati
Neighborhood Watch Ends In Quiet Patrol Ride
A married man finds it easy to stay informed about his home area while a man who rides for free in a patrol wagon expresses little enthusiasm about the experience.
Parker Draws Influence in New York Senate Contest
The Springfield Republican questions Alton B. Parker's personal influence in the New York senatorial race. It suggests he may be paying a political debt to William F. Sheehan, his former presidential campaign manager and current law partner, a factor that makes Bryan's assessment of Parker more plausible.
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Parker
Alton B. Parker
New York
William F. Sheehan
Bryan
Springfield
Railway Booster Meeting at Cecelia Draws 300 Farmers
In March 11 meeting at Cecelia, Mitchell county, over 300 farmers gathered to boost the proposed Charles City Western railway extension. Attendees included residents from Nora Springs Elma Osage and Charles City, with surrounding communities also represented.
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Nora Springs
Cecelia
Ilma
Mitchell County
Elma
Osage
Charles City
Norah Springs
Charles City Western
Machinery Advances Impress Mr Figg
Mr Figg praises progress in machinery and notes a new device that can produce a complete pair of shoes in 16 minutes. He quips that the invention is faster than Tommy can wear them out, highlighting rapid industrial improvement.
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Tommy
Mr. Figg
When He Spends On Her Money He Borrowed From Mother
A wry observation notes that a young man’s outlay on dates often comes from his mother’s funds borrowed before he left home, a truth many girls may not expect yet endure as reality.
Record Trout Catches Largest English Waters Entry
A trout weighing over 16 pounds was netted at Blagdon Lake in Somerset and is believed to be the largest catch in English waters.
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Blagdon Lake
Somersetshire
English
Basic of Life and Bonds of Family
A reflective line asserts that even in great enterprises life rests on domestic affection and that a brilliant career lacks depth without happy family and friendship bonds. The quote by F. P. G. Gulzot emphasizes personal connections as foundational to fulfillment.
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F. P. G. Gulzot
No Hockey Players Here Children Attend School
Six children named McCartie living on York Street West Hartlepool England attend school aged nine eight seven seven five and four years respectively with no absences.
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McCartie
York Street
West Hartlepool
England
New Monocycle Jinricksha Introduced Among Malay Chinese
A single wheeled jinricksha on the monocycle principle is being introduced among Malay state Chinese. It is said to be safe with many advantages over the old vehicle. Wear and tear are reduced and puller effort decreased while speed increases.
And Real Dead Quote by Euripides on Learning
A fragment framing Euripides warning that neglecting youth education erodes memory and ruins the future. The aphorism links learning with vitality and heritage, stressing the consequences of ignoring early instruction.
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Euripides
Atlantic Strike Ends
The workers involved in the second strike have returned to work and signs point to stable operations with no further trouble expected. Optimists believe the road will remain peaceful for the foreseeable future.
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Atlantic
Booker T. Washington speaks to Northwestern Iowa Teachers
Booker T. Washington addressed the Northwestern Iowa Teachers Association at the auditorium last night. Over 100 teachers attended.
Lynch Dies of Wound After Domestic Shooting
Hedrick reports Clarence Lynch died at 5 am the day after he shot his wife and himself Tuesday evening. Mrs. Lynch is expected to recover. The couple held a $2,000 life insurance policy with the Woodmen.
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Lynch
Hedrick
Clarence Lynch
Woodmen
Engineer Hart. Creston March 11 Injury in Burlington wreck
Word reached here that Engineer Tom Harvey of the Burlington railroad had both legs broken in a wreck between Slater and Kansas City.
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Hart
Creston
Tom Harvey
Burlington
Remarks by the Children
Mrs Bull from London shares amusing quotes from youngsters. A three and a half year old redefines a wedding with a curtain on the bride. A doll is stuffed with sawdust while a child says God stuffed her. A Sunday school tale about John the Baptist and the beloved disciple ends with the sister noting John Bull was missing.
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John the Baptist
John
John Bull
Low Colonist Fares Promote California Land Buying
Low colonist fares are in effect to California encouraging visitors to buy land in the Marcuse tract in Sutter County near Sacramento. Prospects expect value to rise after the Pan-American Exposition in 1915, with income from fruit farming dairy and general farming. For details write Homeseekers' Information Bureau 1927 Bee Building Omaha Nebraska.
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California
Marcuse
Sutter County
Sacramento
San Francisco
Homeseekers’ Information Bureau
Bee Building
Omaha
Nebraska
Garfield Tea Adverts Mock Constipation Relief Claims
Riffing dialogue parodies self praise and vanity while an ad touts Garfield Tea as nature's laxative and blood purifier. It promises relief from constipation and related ills amid a satirical tone.
Married man dislikes one sided spoony phone call
A husband grows tired of listening to a one sided romantic telephone conversation. He finds the persistent caller intrusive and emotionally draining amid domestic routine.
Mild Gentle Laxative for Women Given Free
An advice piece promotes Dr. Caldwell's Syrup of Magnesia as a gentle laxative for women. It links habitual constipation to health issues from puberty through menstruation and urges regular bowel movements for better overall health.
Great Northern Exhibit Opens in Des Moines
As part of the Back to the Farm movement the Great Northern railway has set up an exhibit at 315 Seventh Street Des Moines Iowa featuring grains fruits and grasses grown in Minnesota North Dakota Montana Washington and Oregon. The display highlights fertile free homestead lands along the line and invites visitors to call at the exhibition room for data and statistics with Mr W M Romine district passenger agent ready to provide details.
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Great Northern Railway
Seventh Street
Des Moines
Minnesota
North Dakota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
W. M. Romine
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