Iowa Roads Policy Debates Favor Cautious Progress
Editorial argues against a rushed statewide push for paved roads, endorsing gradual improvements and continued dirt roads. It notes 99 counties invest in road upkeep, promotes proper drainage and frequent dragging, and cautions against overreach while acknowledging future gravel and macadam as precursors to paving. It also mentions Carter Harrison’s Chicago political stance on Sunday saloon closures and contrasts it with Mayor Thompson's enforcement of state laws.
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Europe
Carter Harrison
Chicago
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Harrison
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Political pressures loom over Wilson and Bryan split
The piece notes unity in national defense among Republicans and divisions within Democrats over preparedness. It cites Bryan’s departure from the cabinet and his shift to peace advocacy, Roosevelt’s critiques of Taft, and the tension over Wilson seeking a second term amid world war uncertainty.
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Col. Roosevelt
Taft
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Denver Judge Lindsey's Tactics Under Fire in Court
In a Denver court Judge Lindsey shouted liar during a trial. The case tests whether his combative style will count as heavily as his reform rhetoric on chautauqua platforms among bland reformers.
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Lindsey
Denver
Defeat of Woman Suffrage in New Jersey Olso
The New Jersey vote against female suffrage prevailed by large margins. Only one county supported the proposition, despite public advocacy in the president's home state.
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New Jersey
Suffrage Association Meet At Des Moines Debates New Jersey Topic
The State Suffrage association in session at Des Moines plans to rule out of order any discussion relating to New Jersey, aiming to keep proceedings focused on core issues.
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State Suffrage Association
Des Moines
New Jersey
Carranza used advantage in perceiving room to jump
A Sioux City Journal report notes that Carranza’s stubborn stance was not obstinacy but a strategic use of his greater facilities to find the only possible route of action. The piece reinterprets recent impatience among Americans.
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Sioux City
President nomination prospects and progressives in 1920s
The Washington Post report notes Borah steps aside in the republican race, hints at aiding Cummins, and sees a unified but liberal platform. It cites Roosevelt’s current focus on the Democrats, shrinking Southern leverage, and broadly converging views on tariff and defense as next campaign themes.
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Idaho
Badlo
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Iowa
Col. Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
Root
Knox
Pennsylvania
Weeks
Massachussetts
Reorganization of Rural Free Delivery in Iowa Sparks Protest
A Marshalltown Times-Republican critique argues that Democratic officials in Washington DC are reshaping rural free delivery in Iowa. The plan seeks thirty mile routes and discontinuations, cutting off long-standing access for thousands of farmers. Readers are urged to protest via their congressmen while continuing to receive some mail from other routes.
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Marshalltown Times - Republican
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Washington
Dollar bill with farmer moralizes home trade
Ten years ago a Laramer county farmer marked a dollar and spent it in town. The bill circulated back to him four times for produce and three times among neighbors, but after a mail order purchase four years ago it vanished forever. The farmer’s action removed the bill from local use and taxed the community less. Moral: Trade at home.
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Laramer
Colorado
W.S. Beals
Leader
Hopkinton
Beals
President Wilson Votes for Woman Suffrage in New Jersey
President Wilson travels to New Jersey to cast his vote for woman suffrage. A soon to be married man is described as likely to behave erratically amid local tensions and speculation.
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St. Sibley Tribune
Wilson
New Jersey
Postmaster War Talk and Local October 1885 Notes
The column recalls a war call for German volunteers and notes twenty eight local October 1885 events in Monticello including marriages, deaths, a campaign speech by J. P. Dolliver, a new photograph gallery, M E church appointment, royal arch mason officers, a Kansas trip, and land purchases by Charles S. Bidwell.
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the Express
Henry Gill
Susan M. Curtis
Milford Wiley
Mary Reade
William D. Livingstone
W. H. Reade
Venter Junction
Miss May Hickok
J. A. Scovern
Coulton
Missouri
Incompetent Handling of Postal Rural Routes Criticized
The Iowa City Republican denounces bungling postal affairs citing mismanaged rural routes and budget deficits. It accuses Washington clerks of route changes for economy rather than service improvement and questions cabinet efficiency and political staffing.
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Iowa City
Washington
Hitchcock
Postal Department
Burleson
Anamosa merchants close for visitors day event
Anamosa stores reportedly closed for a visitors day while the barbecued event proceeded. The Monticello group inferred it was a trade fair but merchants kept no open shops.
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Monticello
Olin
Timbuctoo
How About Bryan
The item discusses a Bryan campaign question and a Cedar Rapids Republican view. Wilson is credited with seeking to bar Marshall as running mate to pair with someone closer to his own intellectual size. The piece weighs Bryan’s potential performance as a candidate.
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Marshall
Bryan
Servia Embraces Spotlight Amid Press Attention
Kansas City Star notes Servia's familiarity with being in the public eye as media attention centers on her career and public appearances.
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Kansas City
Servia
Anamosa Eureka Seeks Prudent Road Financing
The Register and Leader argues against using taxpayer money at 6 to 10 percent interest for road work. It favors borrowing at about 4 percent and warns taxpayers will ultimately bear principal and interest. It calls for conservative hard roads planning to win broad support in Iowa.
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Anamosa Eureka
Pray
Iowa
Changing For The Better Iowa Car Culture Advances
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes rapid shifts in Iowa society driven by the automobile. It argues cars lessen farm isolation and discontent while acknowledging some negatives but believes overall social life improves and contact among rural residents increases.
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Cedar Rapide Republican
Iowa
Notable cross section of Iowa news and events
Delaware county reports 11 indictments while O H Peck leases a Wyoming farm for nine dollars per acre. Cedar Falls hosts the 34th Presbyterian synod as Durant postoffice robbery suspect captured. Football results include Manchester over Dubuque 30 to 0. New Catholic churches dedicated at Maguckets and Andrew.
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Delaware County
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Wyoming
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President seeks happiness in a new bride
The Denison Bulletin notes the president’s hope for a happy marriage with a bride described as strikingly beautiful and intellectual. It praises the match as filling a long vacant personal space and wishes blessing on the union as the president navigates life in office.
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Denison Bulletin
Wilson
Sympathizing Tear Hopkinton Leader Hearts the Nation
A Hopkinton leader notes public sympathy for the First Gentleman of the Land waned after months and he quickly found consolation with a wealthy widow who attracted attention.
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Hopkinton
Bank Names and Officials Mentioned in Report
The article references Monticello State Bank and lists individuals including John A. McTaughtin M. W. Herrick TH. Rieghardson. No further context or actions are provided in the readable text.
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John A. McTaughtin
M. W. Herrick
Rieghardson
Builders urged to buy lumber now as prices rise
An advertisement urges readers to purchase lumber cement coal sewer pipe and Sunshine windows immediately citing mill orders and high demand. The column ends with a quip about the Maine disaster dates 1898 1900 and married year 1900.
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Northwestern Cement
Northwestern
Willie
Maine
Sallie
Willis
Eclipse Lumber Company hires C F Dutton as manager
The Eclipse Lumber Company announces the appointment of C F Dutton as manager. Dutton steps into leadership to oversee operations, aiming to streamline production and expand supplier relations.
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THE
Eclipse Lumber Company
C. F. Dutton
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