Direct primary criticized as gold brick by New York lawmaker
Assemblyman Conklin denounces the direct primary in a nationwide tour reporting on Wisconsin Iowa and Kansas systems. He cites party collapse factions and voter manipulation and warns New York against adopting direct nominations citing political anarchy and widespread public disgust.
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Towa
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New York State
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LaFoyette
Iowa
Kansas
Centenary of Dr Oliver W Holmes Birth Celebrated
The piece honors Oliver W Holmes born centenary noting his role as a witty college professor and writer. It praises his Autocrat of the Breakfast Table essays for their humane wit and social critique, contrasting with contemporary muckraking and urging readers to recall his optimistic view of life.
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Oliver W. Holmes
Doctor Holmes
Bryan stance on tariff clash and protection line
In the Commoner Mr. Bryan argues the real tariff fight is over protection as a principle. He predicts a sharp party split if a clear line is drawn, with protection ultimately prevailing for national prosperity amid Republican and Democratic contrasts. The piece ends noting automobile speed contests cause fatalities affecting drivers and passengers in ads.
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Evangelist Morrill Delivers Sermon at Minneapolis Ball Game
In Minneapolis last Sunday a ball game opened with prayer and a short sermon by Evangelist Morrill. He spoke to a class seldom reached by churches and urged distinctive preaching. The remark notes there are different kinds of preachers.
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Minneapolis
Evangelist Morrill
Mr. Morrill
Congressman Smith Targeted in Bryan La Follette Cummins Rhetoric
The Register and Leader endorses Smith personally but calls for his downfall. It condemns the Bryan La Follette Cummins political brand as not fitting Judge Smith and marks him for defeat.
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Bryan-La- Follette-Cummins
Notable Taft quip fuels Sioux City debate
A quote from the Sioux City Journal questions Taft's courage, declaring that relying on him to fear taking action is like leaning on a broken reed. The remark frames a broader discussion on Taft's resolve and decision making.
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Sioux City Journal
William Howard Taft
Monticello Era Echoes Auto Dreams and Local Notes
A mix of community voices and notices from Monticello and surrounding towns. Reflections on church vacations, rising car ownership at affordable prices, early bicycles, local incidents, elections, and public life. Notable items include autos at $750, a fatal quarry derrick accident, and political nominations.
Congressmen Smith Ovation in Council Bluffs Event
Congressman Smith from Council Bluffs received an ovation and was praised for ability and steadfast purpose. The judge had no Democratic votes to explain to Republican constituents.
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Council Bluffs
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No limit on aviator speed risks bystander safety
The statement asserts there is no speed limit for pilots and claims no danger of collisions with bystanders, contrasting with concerns about aviation safety and public risk.
Cascade Hawks Impale Monticello In Stutts Field Showdown
Cascade baseball team crushed Monticello last Sunday at Stutts field, handing the late Brueh League leaders their fourth loss in six games. The town celebrates as the local fans savor a dominant display and poke gentle fun at rivals.
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Jones County
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Stutt’s
Brueh
Rann
Delaware County
Just Common Big Head
The Dubuque Times Journal notes that exaggerated ego is enjoyed by those who have it and mocks the term ego mania. It compares it to common people calling it the big head and notes symptoms include craving the spotlight and grandiose writing or speech.
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Dubuque
Anecdote From Jones County on Colonel Bills Death
A Chicago Record Herald anecdote recalls Colonel Bill a pioneer legislator merchant and banker of Jones County Town He once refused to lend his debtor Blankerton justice then bought the note at 40 cents on the dollar after a dispute leading to a dramatic confrontation in the village street The note was rebilled and the tale ends with Bill nearly seized by apoplexy.
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Household stain tips and odd wartime remark
A Louisville Courier-Journal snippet lists wall posted laundry tips for stains from fruits cocoa blood and more with boiling water cold water soap and solvents. It adds a quip about a magazine writer noting Japanese reluctance to fight, saying we could lick them.
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