Saloon questions stir Mason City and national politics
The Mason City case shows high police costs and many arrests for intoxication amid long fights against open saloons. The piece calls for a public ballot on saloon existence and notes editorial momentum for Woodrow Wilson, with Roosevelt and Taft still vying for delegates. It concludes with reflections on democracy, party unity, and the desire for prosperity.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Mason City
Iowa
Czar Opposes Mongol War and Prefers Chinese Suzerainty
High officials say Russia does not seek Mongolia as a buffer state and would tolerate a Mongolian republic if China agrees. Russia favors Chinese suzerainty for the Mongols and notes opposition from military factions who push for an independent Mongolia.
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Russia
Mongolia
Chineze
China
Oruiase
Govermmnent
Ching
Peace tribute at Pekin dinner for Harvard’s Dr. Eliot
At a Pekin dinner honoring Charles W. Eliot, Kokichi Mizuno lauded Eliot’s work aiding Japan’s leaders and urged fact based criticism. Eliot, for the Carnegie Foundation, argued against sudden disarmament and called for accurate information and an international court enforceable if needed.
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Pekin Baye
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Kokichi Mizuno
Dafatres
Dr. Eliot
Japan
Manchuria
Korea
America
Akueleme Waéra Heead
Eliot
Ores
Sage
Cambridge
Carnegie Foundation
Foundation
Wich
National Chamber of Commerce Elects Wheeler President
Harry A Wheeler of Union Trust and former Chicago Association of Commerce president was unanimously chosen as president of the National Chamber of Commerce. The 25 member committee will govern the national body, guiding over 600 delegates from various chambers and associations nationwide. The by laws allow referendums to reveal commercial opinions on national issues, with local matters excluded. Directors may seek federal incorporation for the organization.
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Harry A. Wheeler
Union Trust Company
Chicago Association of Commerce
National Chamber of Commerce
United States
National Chamber of Commerce of the
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trades
Grown Prince Skips Duty Draws Attention in Berlin Dispatch
A Der Tuermer critique by retired officer Guenther von Viebrozge condemns the crown prince for neglecting military service, noting he has held no significant duty since being named commander of the Death's Head Hussars at Danzig last September. He traveled four weeks, then split time between Berlin gatherings and the Reichstag debates.
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I der Tuermer
Berlin
Llerr Guenther von Viebrozge
Dangle
Lee
Danzig
Reichstag
Aged Iowan Dead and Other Local Notes
A sparse clipping reports Ottumwa death of Congdon, 75, father to Rev. H N and A M Sraith at Hedrick and Milton Hedrick, noting his Methodist faith. Other fragments mention economic topics, a surgeon timing caveat, and academic hiring at Iowa University.
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Ottumwa
Congdon
Ster
H. N
A.M. Sraith
Hedrick and Moilton
Hedrick
Pushing Iowa Made Goods Gains Momentum in Des Moines
The Des Moines branch of the Iowa State Manufacturers Association attracts about twenty five local producers in a campaign to promote Iowa made goods. The editorial notes questions about the malt beverage law, arguing home breweries face shipment restrictions, and asks if state policy should favor local manufacturers.
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Tes Moines Régister
Towa
Des Moines
Towa State Manufacturers’ Association
Iowa
Land prospects in Minnesota offered by Lamm & Hohmann
For sale in Minnesota Dakota improve lands prairie and timber lands with rich productive soil. Prices vary with latest price list from Lamm & Hohmann Land Company of Mankato Minnesota.
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Innesota
N. Sind
Dakota
Lamm & Hohmann Land Company
Mankato
Minnesota
Desirable Trackage Property Near Eighth and Walnut
This seven-block west tract lies on the Union track near all railroads entering the city. Suitable for warehouse or factory use with a seven-room residence that rents to yield 5 percent on a $3,500 investment. Will sell or trade for a residence property valued at $3,000. Address H care National Printing Co. 410 Eighth Street. The National Democrat asks subscribers to mention this paper when answering ads. Some men claim progressiveness only because they have been jarred.
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Eighth and
Walnut
Union Track
Eare National Printing Co
Eighth Street
The Best People Need No Best Clothes Or Homes
A concise aphorism notes that virtue does not depend on expensive attire, mansions, or luxury cars, asserting that true goodness lacks a recognized crest or symbol. It emphasizes inner merit over outward status.
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New Jersey Statesman
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Taft
W. J. Bryan
Providence
Democracy
Wilson
Texas
Minnes
Czar
Portman
Gilly Takee
New ‘Place
Nowa
City
Si L
Gillin
Towa’ University
Regal Ungersioss
Regal
Jeffrey Auto & Tire CO
Canadian Employment Company
Mulberry St
Des Melnas, Iowa
Harris-Emery Company
Goodness
West
Tes Moines, Towa
Neal
Neal Institute
Walnot
Canada
A. Tomlinson
Fleming Ride Des Moites
Teton Valley
Idaho
J. C. Martin
Utica
Pavilion
Northwest Corner
Eighth
Walnet
George Lesko
Firstclaus
F. W. McCanon, M.D
Observatory
Cornerith and
Loenst Sts
Des Moins
Harry A. Jamison
Court Ave
A. A. McGarry
Drs Mors
Illinois Borse Co
Smore
Polk County
Walnut ST
Fine Job Printing
National Printing Co
Iowa Novelty and Brass Works
West Grand Avenue
Claes
Wrage Nursery Co
39Th and
University Avenue
Waveland Park
University
Co. C. Taft Co
Des Moines, Iowa
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