Bryan Readies 1908 Campaign Amid Defeat Talk
The article notes Mr. Bryan preparing for the 1908 race and quoting him that the Democratic party can endure one more defeat. It also mentions an Oklahoma newspaper man hospitalized in Des Moines for erratic actions and the Capital criticizing the Des Moines Commercial Club over efforts to rebuild oat mill wills after Cedar Rapids fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Democratic Party
Oklahoma
Des Moines
Amuck
Des Moines Commercial Club
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Editor Reflects On Des Moines Politics
Cyrenus Cole, former editor of the State Register, recalls Des Moines politicians subordinating state claims to local ambitions. Churches reject Rockefeller money as tainted by oppression and dishonest methods, while some donations are questioned for legitimacy. An association refusing a large offer argues it would be inconsistent to denounce Rockefeller practices yet accept the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
State Register
Cyrenus
Public spirit and personal duty in civic progress explained
The piece argues that public spirit is valuable when paired with sensible plans for improvement. It warns that genuine civic effort comes from those who commit to practical action and long term aims rather than chasing every political request. It notes personal responsibility supports public gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Divorce as a civil remedy and safeguarding liberty
A historical editorial argues divorce is a necessary civil remedy for intolerable marriages and a protection of womanhood. It cautions against enforcing church rules as law and urges reform rather than abolition, preserving individual liberty within civil marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Saya
Insurance rates and profits in Iowa readjusted
The state auditor reports fire insurance companies in Iowa closed a very prosperous year with losses at five year lows. Insurance written nearly doubled in ten years, yet policy holders receive little benefit and pressure to raise rates persists amid independent rate makers and rate-setting boards.
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State Auditor’s
Insurance Bureau
Iowa
Death of Edmund Booth Pioneer Editor of Iowa
Edmund Booth senior editor of the Anamosa Eureka died at age 95. He built up a fine newspaper business and shaped Iowa journalism with high ideals, overcoming childhood deafness to leave lasting memory and a strong personal mark on state affairs.
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Edmund Booth
Anamosa Eureka
Booth
Iowa
College Men in the Cabinet
The New York Press notes President Roosevelt’s cabinet as a sign of rising college influence in politics. It lists nine members with varied education from Brown Yale Cornell Harvard and more. The piece credits higher education for a young, well equipped administrative leadership.
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Roosevelt
John Hay
Brown University
Law Department
University of Illinois
Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
Cornell College
Iowa School of Law
William H. Taft
Yale
Cincinnati Law School
William A. Moody
Mr. Roosevelt
Harvard
Victor H. Metcalf
Commerce and Labor
Ethan Alien Flitchcock
Military School
New Haven
George B. Cortelyou
Hempstead
L. I
James Wilson
Paul Morton
Navy
Judge frees Hopkins case after murder in self defense
A Chicago judge ruled the killing of a abusive husband by Mrs. Hopkins justified, taking the murder case from the jury. The opinion argues self defense, condemns societal tolerance of alcohol, and questions laws that enable brutality while punishing the killer. The piece critiques public attitudes toward intoxication and civilizational progress.
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Dubuque
Hopkins
Tom, Dick
Harry
Give Up Your Own Pass
From the Marion Register an ir. Reformer notes men returning money they admit should never have been possessed. In Iowa 1905 railway and Pullman passes are being returned. Railways have not reported enrichment from a conscience fund. Restoration and reform would work together.
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Marion Register
Iowa
Governors and speeches stir Cedar Rapids debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican questions why would be governors seek re election if the board of control handles most executive duties. It ponders the role of speeches and asks what tasks remain for governors in this setup.
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Cedaue Rapids
Larrabee
Board of Control
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous sketch notes a wife proud in a best night gown if a burglar arrives a man distressed after dreaming of wealth a rule of telegraphic communication to avoid spats and the discomfort of seating two in a chair when an intruder enters the room a man’s poverty not proving wealth by expenditure.
Maquoketa and Nearby Officials Named In Multiple Rulings
Re-elected Maquoketa superintendent A Palmer at 1500 yearly salary. Clinton burglar Mike Conroy convicted in Davenport. Corning’s A M Dorman chosen to lead Vinton schools succeeding John Sogart after 40 applicants. Grand jury at Manchester indicts Cornelius Pratt and others for breaking and entering and larceny. Anamosa judge sentences C W Hendrix to three years for false pretenses. Anamosa municipal election selects city officials. Regular train service launches between Anamosa and Prairieburg with specified schedules. Wyoming bankrupt John J Countryman seeks protection with debts around 1300. Leo Green, son of ex-Senator John A Green, dies from gangrene after prior injury. Cascade hotel dispute ends with defendants prevailing in district court. Worthington school election stirs a women voting controversy. Northern Iowa high school declamatory winners named. top leaders elected for districts. Bank presidents face Chadwick sentence of ten years.
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Harry G. Smith
Iowa City
Charles Anderson
Manchester
Cornelius
Charles
Jasper Pratt
William
John Werb
C. W. Hendrix
Anamosa
Hendrix
W. L. Ellis
T. E. Watters
B. E. Rhinehart
D. M. Hakes
J. G. Fagan
George Beumen
Frank Johnson
A. J. Byerley
Prairieburg
Peter Drucker
Charles Pourrie
Cascade
Dubuque
Ida Grove
Bert C. Riley
Natherville
Oma Button
Sheldon
Essie Johnston
Mt. Vernon
Southern Iowa Association
A. H. Avery
Spencer
Northern District Association
McCracken
Stuart
Royal Baking Powder Promotes Home Baking
Home made cakes muffins and tea biscuits are fresher cleaner tastier and wholesome. Royal Baking Powder helps the house wife produce at home quickly and economically fine and tasty cake raised biscuits puddings frosted layer cake crisp cookies crullers crusts and muffins with which ready made food from bake shops or grocers cannot compare. Royal is the greatest of bake day helps.
Interurban push stalls in Tipton meets cautious town
Des Moines promoter W D Olney visited Tipton outlining a Dubuque to Davenport interurban line via Monticello Olin Stanwood Clarence Tipton but offered no upfront plan or funds. Residents show limited enthusiasm and a meeting is set for Thursday to discuss interurban matters.
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Tipton
Frank Miller
Stanwood
Scott's Emulsion Promises Comfort for Fat Babies
Advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as ideal for babies in need of fat. It claims fat stores support bones and nerves, preventing distress from touches and implying scrawniness causes discomfort, while praising the product's sweetness and soothing effect.
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Scott
Schmalfeldt buys northwest forty of John Paul farm
Peter H. Schmalfeldt purchased the northwest forty of the old John Paul farm for 4200 dollars or 105 dollars per acre in this township. The tract sits across from his large nearby farm and includes a house and barn former residence of John acl. Other items in the snippet note local social visits and various sales offerings from area residents.
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Wyoming
Peter H. Schmalfeldt
John Paul
Mr. Schmalfeldt
John Acl
Free Sample Label On Emulsion Bottle Wrapper
Advertising copy urges readers to request a free sample and promises the label for Emulsion bottles will appear on the wrapper of every bottle purchased. The notice emphasizes the label as a required feature of the product packaging.
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O. A DeLaney
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Charles Lamont
Frank McLaughlin
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