Taft Urges Unity and Republican Gains in Next House
President Taft letters support party unity and education of voters as key to Republican control of the next House. He highlights tariff reforms, surplus gains, and recent laws aiding labor, calling Congress past session a record of constructive progress for working people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Rick Kinley
Congress
Party of Construction and Progress
House of Representatives
Tariff Board
Republican Party
What to Do Before the Doctor Comes
A practical guide on emergency treatment stressing quick physician contact, calm action, and avoiding harmful first aid. It covers burn severity consequences, infection risks, and preventive measures such as wool blankets in workplaces to smother fires and keep children from covering flames.
First Aid For Burns From Fireworks And Candles
Advice from Dr W H Bailey of Kansas University Medical School outlines home treatment for minor burns from Christmas decorations. Use wet cloths with baking soda solution, petroleum or cold cream, and antiseptics like phenol or boric acid diluted. Do not break blisters. puncture with heated sterile needle if needed. Keep area clean, use sterile dressings, and avoid strong antiseptics on extensive burns. Maintain warmth and monitor for shock with possible artificial respiration if required.
Frost Bite Medical Guide Warns on Cold Injury Care
The article outlines frost bite and freezing risks from cold exposure, detailing first symptoms such as tingling and numbness, the progression to tissue damage, and the critical need for slow warming. It also covers general cold effects, recommended treatment steps, and cautions to avoid rapid rewarming near heat sources.
After Dinner Oratory Between Terwilliger and Jerolo
Terwilliger mockingly mocks Terwilliger for eating too fast and not chewing properly. Jerolo retorts that overchewing after meals is odd and unnecessary. The exchange highlights humor about dining habits and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terwilliger
Jerolo
Choosing a Canoe Quality Check and Construction Tips
Douglas W. Clinch outlines a practical guide from Outing on evaluating canoes. He emphasizes flat bottom shape for safety, single-piece birch bark or canvas bottoms, no two-piece canvas with a keel seam, straight versus rounded sides, and preferring stiff ribs with proper planking. He also advises metal molding along bow and stern to prevent wear when beaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas W. Clinch
Moving to New Apartment Reveals Personal Struggles
In a concise exchange a renter explains repeated moves, praising past flats but admitting the real issue lies with self rather than location or neighbors. The landlord notes the hard work of collecting rent as a factor.
Democratic Split Over Temperance and Wet Legislature
The Indianapolis Star reports on Mr. Bryan and Mr. Kern advocating temperance while the Democratic machine in Indiana seeks a wet legislature to repeal the county option law. The piece questions consistency and accuses the party of double dealing to unite abstinent citizens for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
Bryan
Indiana
Senator Shively
Senate
Marshall
Indianapolis Star
Higher Prices Spark Global Discontent Warns Times Report
A London Times correspondent in Bengal cites rising food and commodity costs as the core driver of unrest, noting similar grievances in Ireland France Russia and Hungary. The piece questions if the Payne tariff bears the blame for all.
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The
London Times
Bengal
Ireland
France
Russia
Hungary
Payne
Brooklyn Times
Republican stance tied to Aldrich tariff act analysis
The text argues the Pan Aldrich tariff act defines Republican policy today and that the party must stand by it, claiming to reveal the official interpretation of the Republican platform. It labels any deviation as cowardly and stupid. The context appears in a San Francisco source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iara
San Francisco
Tariff as Main Issue Dominates Pueblo Public Opinion
The Pueblo Colorado public opinion column argues that tariffs remain the central issue as Democrats push a free trade stance. The piece notes that tariff policy will shape political debate and voter sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serena Payne
Pueblo
Col
What is to be Hoped For in 1910 Election Itself
The article weighs the coming November 9 results and asks what a Democratic victory would yield. It notes broad party uncertainty, cites the Democratic campaign book as official doctrine yet finds no clear program. It laments muddled guidance from Democrats and contrasts with Republican clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
United States
Ohio
New York
New York World
New York Globe
Bryan
Shearst
Cleveland
Democratic Congressional Committee
House
Senate
One Year of the Payne Tariff Examined
The treasury returns show a $58,739,955 deficit in the year ending June 30, 1909, but a post year surplus of over $20,000,000 aided by the corporation tax. Tariff supporters credit the Payne act with increased imports and revenue, arguing rates were lowered below Wilson and near 4% under Dingley, with a larger free list prompting a flood of imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Congressional Record
Iowa
Wisconsin
New York Evening Mail
Promise of Progress: Republicans Sell Contrast in Campaign
The piece argues the best GOP argument is the contrast with Democrats. It claims Democratic control would stall public business, while Republican deeds promise real progress in the lower house.
The Vital Difference Between Textbook Politics
A Republican textbook is described as aiming to present facts and results. In contrast a Democratic text book is likened to a promise to pay without funds in the bank, highlighting a perceived bias in political education.
Voters reject Democrats to avoid Democratic hard times
The piece argues voters will not return Democrats to power to undo Republican policies and restore Democratic hardship, signaling a strong political stance from the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I'rezpori (l.) Journal
Miamis Chief Gabriel Godfroy Dies in Grief Over Lost Wealth
Gabriel Godfroy, last Miami chief, died at seventy six in Peru Indiana after losing about $60,000 to political fights over taxes and land. He led a costly legal battle for tribal exemptions, saw much of his ancestral estate vanish, and his death followed years of poverty and pride.
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Peru
Ind
Gabriel Godfroy
Godfrey
Blackford County
Lfe
Francis Codfray
Little Turtle
Tecumseh
Napoleon
Wong
Shockneys
Poltawatomies
Banner
General St
Topecanoe
Francis Godfrey
Dent Man
Mississinewa
Campbell
St. Mary's
Wabash
Gabriel
Frances Slocum
Wilesbarre
Miami County
Pennsylvania
Madness in Dogs Bites Urgency Push in Ames Iowa
Dr Stange links dog madness to human insanity noting outbreak across Ames and Mason City. Mayor Sheldon orders precautions. many prize dogs killed as police guard streets after mad dog travels seeking more. Also reports record oat and barley yields in Owen township with Marston supervision.
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Ames
Lin
Dean Stange
Veterinary Department
Iowa State College
Hirty
Wii Timm Ricketts
Chile
Sheldon
Stange
Wis
Mason City
WT. B. Warner
Owen Township
Professor Marston of
Amos
Profeasor
Marston
Unusual Marital Record Sees Three Wives of One Family Name
Described as novel by local grocer William Miller aged 86, the record shows three marriages to sisters and a cousin's widow named Stewart. First wife Stewart died in 1907, he then married her sister, the second wife died, and recently in Des Moines he wed Mary Stewart widow of a cousin to his other wives.
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Lernanda Godfrey
Godfrey
Gabriel
Frances Slocum
Marshalltawn
William Miller
Miller
A Stewart
Miler
Des Moines
Milley
Mary Stewart
Convictions in Northern District Bank and Freight Car Thefts
Logane-Charles and Olaf Johnson alias Wansen received five years for breaking and entering freight cars at California Junction. Joseph Noble pled guilty and got five years for grand larceny tied to a bank robbery carried out by a Creek gang on the Northwestern line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logane-Charles
Olaf Johnson
Wansen
Eiven
California Junction
Joseph Noble
Northwestern
Iowa City Woman Seeks 10000 Damages in Slander Suit
Mrs. Louisa Hahn of Iowa City sues Henry Lumpa for $10,000 alleging vile slander. She claims Lumpa attacked her son’s legitimacy and unjustly tarnished her name with a prominent Iowa City businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Louisa Hahn
Henry Hahn
Henry Lumpa
Fire Destroys Barn Near Mount Vernon in Lightning Storm
A fierce electrical storm struck near Mt. Vernon destroying Reynold Sivers barn and thousands of dollars in horses grain and machinery. Lightning also killed nine Frank Watson cows in a nearby field.
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Fiire
Reynold Sivers
Mt. Vernon
Frank Watson
Corn Crop Promises Best Year In Years
The corn crop in this locality is in excellent condition and a spell of warm weather should yield a top quality harvest. Farmers expect a strong crop both in quality and quantity, potentially the best in years.
Farmer W. G. Frary Hangs Self Near Prairie City
W G Frary a farmer living two and a half miles east of here hanged himself in a grove on his farm. He leaves a wife and two children.
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Graverairie City
W. G. Frary
Here
Ottumwa Woman Succumbs After Fire Accident
Ottumwa Mrs. Sophia Sharp of 82 died from burns after a gust of wind fed flames while she burned waste paper. Her clothing ignited and burned from her body before help arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Barnes
Sophia Sharp
Clarence Case Named Head of Penn College Sociology Department
Oskaloosa reports Clarence Case former Moss Brown preparatory school head at Providence RI has been chosen to lead the Penn College department of sociology economics and history.
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Oskaloosa
Clarence Case
Moss Brown
Providence
R 1
Penn College
Hydrophobia in Cattle Bites Fatal to Mr Cran’s Herd
Preston hydrophobia appears in Mr Cran's cattle herd. Four cows died after being bitten by a dog on July 4. Two died thirty two days later, the last two survived fifty days. A curious pattern showed the herd gathered around the sick animal before death. None of the others were bitten.
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Preston
Cran
Pour
Mr. Grant
Nineteenth Infantry Reunion Plans in Farmington
About 200 members of the Nineteenth Iowa Infantry, per J. M. Lytle of Washington, join a reunion at Farmington on September 29 and 30. An old-fashioned campfire will mark the first evening, with business sessions on the following morning.
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Nineteenth
Iowa Infantry
J. M. Lytle
Washinpton
Farmington
Webster City Telegraph Clash Ends With W Union Only
I Martin gives Postal Telegraph ninety days to remove instruments from the Martin Telephone office and wires from Martin poles. After expiration Webster City will have but one telegraph company the Western Union. Martin saysPostal operates at great inconvenience for a very small profit.
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Webster City
I. Martin
Postal Telegraph Company
Martin Telephone Company
Martin
Western Union
Poultry Display Dazzles at County Fair
At Marshalstown the county fair showcased over 1000 birds and more than 160 varieties. Judges praised the exhibit as the best seen at a county fair, surpassing many state fairs in quality and quantity.
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Marshalstown
Fewer Hunting Licenses Reported in Marshall County
County Auditor shows 138 licenses issued by Sept 1 for duck waterfowl prairie chickens and squirrels down from 149 at the same time last year. Total licenses last year reached 3,600 but rush began in October.
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Marshalltown
Linn County Veterans Meet Held In Walker
The Linn County Veterans association met at Walker with about 100 attendees. Officers elected include President Capt. C Bowman Vice President D A W Hughes and Secretary Capt W H Pher rin. The group plans its next meeting in Springfield in September 1911.
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Springville
Linn County Veterans’ Association
Walker
Springfield
C. Bowman
D. A. W.hughes
W. H. Pherrin
Prison Physician Resigns From Anamosa Reform School
Dr S Druet a longtime physician at the Iowa state reformatory since 1898 resigns effective at month end. Warden Barr names Dr T C Gorman to fill the vacancy.
Man Kills Self by Drinking Lye at Mt. Pleasant
Oskaloosa reports Joseph White an 85 year old man committed suicide after taking lye following an order for state hospital confinement. He died after intense agony as hospital attendants attempted to aid him.
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Oskaloosa
Joseph White
State Hospital For
Mt. Pleasant
Man Takes Poison While Awaiting Mental Exam
Fred Williams aged 33 killed himself in Melbourne by drinking an ounce of carbolic acid as friends prepared to bring him to Marshalltown for examination by the insanity commission. The incident is reported from Melbourne.
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Marshalltown
Fred Williams
Melbourne
Insanity Commission
Davis Succeeds Becker On Iowa Board of Education
The Iowa Board of Education appointed Er. Mihmer L. Davis of Lions City to the chair of Glioisteries in the College of Homeopathic Medicine, replacing Dr D. J. Diacchker.
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Iowa City
Iowa Board of Education
Er. Mhmer L. Davis
Lions City
College of Homeopethic
D. J. Diacchker
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W. H. Bailey
Kansas University Medical School At
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Selomon
Pittsburg
Jersey City
J. Chamberlain
New York Mail
Nineteenth Infantry Reunion
Linn County Veterans Meet
Davis Succeeds
F. J. Becker
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