Taft Outlines Tariff Board Work In St Louis
President Taft praised the tariff board in St Louis as investigators who digest evidence to reach impartial conclusions. He named Emery Sanders Reynolds Page and Howard, stressed nonpartisan study, and highlighted the pulp and news print report as an example of thorough, nonadversarial inquiry.
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St. Louis
Taft
Tariff Board
Congress
Henry C. Emery
Alvin Sanders
Breeders’ Gazette
Reynolds
The
Treasury
Roosevelt
Page
University of California
University of Virginia
Emery
W. M. Howard
Georgia
Howard
Canada
United States
Ways and Means
Ways and Means and Finance
Senate
Tariff Commission Association
Only Man Can Adapt Himself
A remark on human adaptability noting that humans endure extreme climates while animals and plants fail to thrive when moved between hot and cold regions. The piece contrasts human resilience with biological limits across global habitats.
Beware of Fits of Passion Lavater Meditation
A short aphorism by C Lavater warns that one who yields to passion loses objectivity and becomes visible to others only when examined under scrutiny. The quote reflects on self control and judgment.
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A. C. Lavater
Fitting the Family Business Palmistry Path
Mrs. McAlister explains her son John runs the drug store now. She notes he studied palmistry in college to fit himself for the business, and has been at it for a year or more.
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John
It Can Be Done
A quote from Fliegende Blatter notes an aviator earning 30000 marks yearly challenges the belief that one cannot live on air. The remark highlights economic realities facing early aviators and public skepticism about aviation careers.
Causes of yearly fires and losses in factories
The text lists factors behind large fire losses including dirt and rubbish, oily waste, careless match use, faulty wiring, poor housekeeping, dark hallways, nighttime match lighting, and unsafe stoves and lamps, urging attention to fire prevention practices.
No Followers Wanted turns away wealthy suitor
A famed bachelor bishop once courted by a rich widow faced her insistence with a witty reply. She offered wealth and proposal, but he answered that she should give wealth to the needy and hand to the man who asks. The bishop then had no further trouble.
A Modern Tendency in Everyday Thought
A satirical exchange notes a shift from abstract questions to practical concerns. It contrasts old curiosities like love and philosophy with modern queries about whiskey beer and longevity on benzoate of soda.
No doubt About It In The Sydney Bulletin Cartoon
A humorous caption shows a teacher asking why Hannibal crossed the Alps and a child answering for the same reason as the other crossed the road. The exchange reflects a playful, old time newspaper cartoon dialogue from the Sydney Bulletin.
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Alps
Sydney Bulletin
The Cheerful Philosopher and the Dark Side
A concise reflection contrasts the cheerful thinker with the melancholic. It notes that cheerful fools rarely lose their bearings, while those who wander the melancholy path risk forgetting their purpose and true names.
Women Born to Command Marry Regardless, Exchange Notes
In a brisk exchange, the writer muses that women who feel destined to lead often marry anyway advocating balance between desire for authority and traditional marriage norms. The concise remark sparks reflections on gender roles and companionship.
Publicity urged for county bridge contracts Iowa study
Bridge work costs less when directed by the state highway commission and bids are opened openly to foster real competition. Investigations in counties like Polk show limited bidding and alleged cozy ties with bridge suppliers. A Clinton county supervisor led a bridge company effort amid lobbying. The N. M. Stark Bridge firm and royalties claims are noted, with Buena Vista county taking a stand.
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Des Moines
Thomas M. MacDonald
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Polk
Boards of Supervisors
County Boards of Supervisors
Tom Haucke
Clinton County
State Supervisors’ Association
N. M. Stark Bridge Company
Luton
Union
Buena Vista County
Ruling on Rural Pupils Tuition and Local Rates Debate
Des Moines reports a state ruling that rural boards must pay only for high school work not available in district programs. The Audubon county case centers on ninth grade equivalence to freshman work and supports district funding limits. Express companies discuss proposed 20 percent rate cuts tied to Minnesota prices, with Iowa schedules under scrutiny by officials in Lincoln and Des Moines. Magistrates and public officials attend conventions and hearings on taxation, freight rates, and fire safety, while Novak may open a photo gallery in Des Moines.
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Des Moines
A. M. Deyoe
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Deyoe
Audubon County
Neyce
Minnesota
George Cosson
Towa
Iowa
Smith McPherson
J. H. Henderson
Commerce Counsel
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall
Carrol
William Marshall
Appanoose County
Edward Sheldon
Polk
Sheldon
Polk County
Willam Shepard
Lucas County
Shepard
J. W. van Duyn
Lawrence van Vieck
William J. Riddie
Lincoln
Neb
International Association of Officials of Bureaus of Labor Statistics
Tax Commission
State Tax Commission
Cohen
Commission
National Tax Reform Association
Richmond
Change of Government Topic Dominates Canadian Press
Canada reels from post election debate as Conservatives win a solid minority and a nationalist party holds one seat. Editors note widespread discontent with reciprocity and naval policies while Henry Bourassa appeals to Quebec youth but gains little.
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Montreal
Quescot
Canada
Cauges
Borden
House of Commons
Mie Horden
Henry Bourasan
Quebec
Nationallat
Agreement Reached in Galva Auto Crash Case
The Northwestern railway will pay Bern Johnson 12000 after the Galva collision that killed four Johnson family members from Akron Iowa. Attorneys M M Write and A ta Yeaton represented the estate, which was seeking 40000. The survivor remains hospitalized in St. Joseph's Sioux City.
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Ida Grove
Galva
A. Su. Johnson
Akron
Iowa
Northwestern Railway
Thle Bern Johnson
Wrecl
M. M
A. Ta Yeaton
Johnson
Tern Iaid
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sioux City
Northwestern
Johnson Auto
Simpson College Plans New Auditorium in Indianola
Trustees expect to start a new auditorium within a year costing 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. The facility may include space for one or two departments. Alumni gifts totaling over 30 000 dollars funded a combined gymnasium and auditorium, with a 50 000 dollar gift from Mary Hopper enabling a separate auditorium. Other building projects are anticipated.
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Indianola
Simpson College
Train collision kills four mules and two horses in Mile
A southbound passenger train struck a stock train near Mile killing four mules and two horses belonging to Jas Polling. One mule had won a first premium at the Town state fair in Manchester. Separately an order to McDonnel Iron Works Des Moines for sixty one five-light electronets to be installed on Franklin street and Main Street.
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Jas
Manchester
McDonnel Iron Works
Des Moines
Franklin Street
Iowa Central Station
Main Street
No Change In Strike At Excelsior Coal Mines
Oskaloosa Sept 23 There is practically no change in the strike situation at the Excelsior coal mines and company officials say there will be no change on their part. The work at the mine probably will be suspended indefinitely.
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Oskaloosa
Excelsior
State Christian Endeavor convention in Oskaloosa review
The twenty sixth annual convention of the State Society of Christian Endeavor met at the Christian church in Oskaloosa on Sept 23. About 200 delegates attended the gathering as it concluded yesterday with reports and closing exercises.
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Iowa Commission
Christian Endeavor
Oskaloosa
State Society of Christian Eendeavor
Christian Church
Widow Sues for 20,000 Over Husband's Death
In Dubuque on September 23, the widow of Daniel Bergman filed a suit against Union Electric seeking 20000 in damages for the death of her husband, who was an employee of the company.
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Dubuque
Daniel Bergman
Union Electric Company
Forward Movement Launched in Cedar Rapids Banquet
Cedar Rapids hosted the formal inauguration of the Men and Religion Forward Movement with a banquet attended by 400 men, marking the city as the campaign center.
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Cedar Rapids
National Conservation Congress Opens in Kansas City
Kansas City, Mo September 25 The third National Conservation Congress opens with Taft defense of Alaska policy and a speaker lineup including Wilson Bryan Clark Stimson and Fisher The program emphasizes soil reclamation farmers cooperation good roads and rural social life with experts and notable figures from across the United States.
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Kansas City
Alaska
Taft
Third
National Conservation Congress
Interioyo
Walter Minher
Tat
Woodrow Wilson
W. J. Bryan
Champ Clark
United States
Waollneco
Oexperla
Lerbert Quick
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
Farmer
Postal Service
Frederick D. Mumford
Westock
Hilty
Curtis Hii
Jefferson City
W. A. Board
Sacramento
Cal
Walter Page
New York
Congress
Mra. Tarrier Wallace Ashby
Des Moines
Ir. Wilson
Hag
J. ©. Jester
Commercial Club of
Darius A. Brown
Herbert
Hadley
Missouri
Henry Wallace
James
Sherman
Henry L. Stimson
Agriculture
James Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
Interior
Walter L. Fisher
Postoffice Robbed at Letts Office Looted for $270 and stamps
Letts post office looted in the night with $270 in money and the entire stamp supply taken. Entry gained through a window. Stamps found on the Rock Island tracks.
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Letts
Rock Island
Pentecostal Church Assembly Opens in Marshalltown
Over 100 delegates attend the seventh annual session of the Chicago Central district Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene in Marshalltown. Delegates come from about six central western states.
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Pentecostal Church
Marshalltown
Assembly of the
Chicago Central District
Pentecostal Church of the Nazarene
Woolstock death by self harm identified
Tama September 25 Charles Stevens, who attempted suicide by cutting his throat at Woolstock, is a well known local resident who lived with the Burge family in the area.
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Woolstock
Tama
Charles Stevens
Burge
Blacksmith Arrested for Whisky Sales to Indians
Tama Sept. 5 Jack Travis a 45 year old blacksmith was arrested by U S officials for selling liquor to Indians under federal law Whitebreast an Indian brave swears he bought whisky from the smith affidavit filed by authorities notes the allegation and action taken against the man
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Tama
Jack” Travis
United States
Whitebreast
Lincoln Beachey To Fly At Dubuque Races
Lincoln Beach ey will perform a flight during the Dubuque motorcycle races on September 28 or 29. A sham battle is planned between the flyers and the local militia company.
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Lincoln Beachey
Dubuque
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Independence
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Davenport
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Clarinda
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Carroll
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A. E. Kepford
Chicago
Tuberculosis Institute of
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Blodgett
Charles E. Hughes
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D. T. Blodgett
Minnesota Gase
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Frank A. Novak
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Edward Murray
Benton County
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Still College of Osteopathy
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