Democratic Iowa ticket appeals for donations to fund campaign
The Iowa Democratic slate led by Claude R Porter for governor urges unity and vows a moneyless, people’s campaign. It calls every Democrat to donate one dollar, sending funds by registered letter or draft to treasurer Thomas Kelly, Sigourney, with state party leaders C W Miller and J F McGinty overseeing.
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Porter Seen as Top Democratic Governor Candidate in Iowa
The Democratic Leader Claude Porter is praised as a highly capable nominee with legislative experience. Observers say his platform blends desirable Republican elements and appeals to voters, making a straight Democratic vote this year a real possibility in the Iowa state election.
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Porter next city council meets again next week
The piece notes a Democratic ticket as standout with a belief every Democrat supports W. J. Bryan. Republicans warn of a defeat, claiming fear. The Standard Oil Company lowers refined petroleum prices, seen as Rockefeller's effort to gain public favor. A Coin Gazette editor comments on unity to boost Coin’s fortunes.
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John D. Rockefeller
Europe
News Appears This Direction Of A New Ed
A fragmentary notice suggests movement toward a new editorial direction. Details are sparse, but the unreadable text hints at changes in coverage or staff, with no specific names, dates, or locations clear from the legible portion.
Blame Cast On Marshall Field For Tax Oversight
The excerpt assigns fault to Marshall Field for failing to remit 176 million dollars to the Cox assessor. It compares the oversight to failing to declare a worthless mangy pup, suggesting the assessor would uncover any omission regardless of the subject.
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Quitters in Office: A Critique of Self-Interested Politicians
The passage laments that some men cease studying after practicing their craft, some women abandon self-improvement after marriage, and some candidates abandon public service once secure in office, condemning the entire group as quitters.
Minister's sermon asks members to reflect on likeness
A neighboring town minister urged church members to consider what the church would be like if every member were just like him. He noted the prompt was not from the Bible and warned that self conceit often marks church membership.
Reporter contrasts boys disciplined by fathers with loafers raised by relatives
An interview with thirty successful businessmen reveals all had been strictly governed and punished as boys. In contrast, thirty loafers show twenty seven were mother’s darlings and three raised by their grandmothers, highlighting differing upbringings.
Texas railroad sets education rule for youth workers
A Texas railroad requires that no boy employed in its shops has fewer than eight grades of schooling and no one hired for clerical work has not completed high school. The item suggests compulsory education laws could become nearly obsolete if similar rules were adopted by all businesses and industries.
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Iowa Idea shakes up Standpat fears at convention
The editor cites a speech about pricing schemes to show how readers would react to changes in subscriptions. He notes the Iowa Idea is a progressive force upsetting eastern republicans, as the long standing Standpat policy loses its support after the recent state convention.
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Union
Henry W Wood Defends Seed Trade From Government Gifts
Henry W Wood president of the American Seed Trade Association criticizes annual government seed gifts totaling 242000 dollars as a useless expense. He argues no industry could survive if half of its products were given away and urges Congress to stop gifts and instead aid seed merchants directly.
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San Francisco policy holders form claim combine against insurers
San Francisco policy holders, claiming losses from the recent disaster, have formed a combine to pursue insurers who refuse to settle. They contend the fire destruction was not an act of providence exempt from their policies and have levied on insurers’ property in New York and other cities, signaling likely court action and prolonged litigation.
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Making of new citizens faces tougher but safer process
The article outlines three key features of a reformed naturalization procedure. It emphasizes stricter eligibility, enhanced security checks, and clearer paths to citizenship, aiming for thorough vetting while safeguarding applicants.
Iowa Farmer Smiles At Bold Corn Yield Forecast
The Iowa weather and crop report cites Marion county with 100640 acres of corn. If yields reach a certain level, the county could produce about 5032000 bushels valued near 2012800 dollars at 40 cents per bushel. The article notes overall Iowa corn acres total 9443960 and invites readers to compute the rest.
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Iowa
Waterworks Bond Issue Passes In A bia City
Special election in A bia last week for 825000 waterworks bonds carried 354 for to 56 against with quiet voting and no organized opposition. Wisconsin grain rates will drop about one cent per bushel per railway commission opinion this week, a landmark ruling affecting all state railroads and overdue for Iowa grain rate adjustments.
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Standpat leader likens Shaw hiss to copperhead days
J W Alfree of Newton denounces Shaw at the convention, comparing the hiss to the Lincoln era and the arch rebel Davis. He says no true Republican can vote to sustain the convention without repudiating time honored Republicanism.
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Bryan across the nation a rising Democratic favorite
Mr Bryan is urged to speak in New Jersey New York Missouri Arkansas Texas California and Minnesota. Governors and senators back him as the next Democratic nominee with Tustley Brewer Charles Murphy and Tom Johnson among supporters. The Nebraskan positions to avoid seeking it yet run if the platform suits him a pure Democrat with no corporate ties. Hurrah for Bryan.
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President's tariff stance shifts with critics in Congress
The president endorses tariff revision in principle but remains cautious, citing expert voices led by Uncle Joe Cannon and long-time lawmakers who warn changes could harm business more than they help. Reciprocity is seen as a prudent middle path between standpatism and full revision, with recent diplomacy influencing views.
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Knoxville Journal Notices from Wyandotte Visitors
Rev Wiley O Bellamy of Wyandotte Illinois visited Knoxville this week with his mother Mrs S K Bellamy and Old Craig family. O B McKee, Knoxville native now in Columbus Ohio, spent last week visiting his parents and brother W A McKee Jr. Mrs Ancell Atchingon and children, here weeks visiting their relatives, returned to Sheridan Wyoming. Mrs Hutchinson is sister of Mesdames McCoy Conrey Huffman and Arch McCoy.
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Local Notes On Farmers And Town Visitors
Leighton farmers enjoy warm weather after the busy season while visitors come and go. H H Sadler of Pella visited town last Saturday on business. Mr and Mrs H Baron were in Oskaloosa last Thursday on business. H M Tusseling shipped a car load of poultry here Saturday. W H Johnson held a cattle sale in Pella last Saturday. J W Dykstra hosted a Wednesday visit from his son and family. John Vander Zyl is near completion of a new house. Peter Bultenwerf spent Sunday with John Vierscher, and H Baron plans to move to Peoria next spring.
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New Zealand Fair to US Trade Talks Ease Tariffs
Prime Minister Ward, visiting Oyster Bay, pressed for reciprocity tariffs with New Zealand. The New Zealand premier said parliament would drop 10 percent on US imports, with Britain receiving similar preference as loyalty. The plan, shared on a horizontal basis, could simplify congressional assent.
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Woods visit Mrs Scheffers at Michell ville home
Terry Woods and his wife visit the home of Mrs. G Scheffers in Michell ville, meeting local acquaintances during a social call.
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