Local Pella Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits
Local notes from Pella Iowa cover a wedding trip for Ed and Mrs Poortinga of Woon socket visits by relatives, business trips by Van Dyk and Kuyk, and social calls. The fire department investigated a minor wall fire at James Edmand’s residence and returned home. Community figures including Uncle Bent Ruckman discuss a Republican bid. other reports include school banners, ads, and visitors from Oskaloosa Des Moines and Hull.
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Ed Poortinga
Woonsocket
S. D
H. Jaarsma
Pella
Poortinga
Anne van Dyk
Otley
W. I. Moore
Chronicle
Bloomfield
Ed Hamilton
Oskaloosa
Emma
Elizabeth Hamilton
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Praised by Metcalf
O J Metcalf of Weatherby Missouri says a severe cold nearly felled him but two bottles of Chamberlains Cough Remedy restored his health in a few days. The testimonial invites others to try it and notes availability everywhere.
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O. J. Metcalf
Weatherby, Mo
Ban on Alcohol Sales Sparks Empire Wide Social Hubs
In a sweeping policy Russie bans intoxicants sale with mixed effects. Across the Empire People’s Palaces and smaller venues rise offering meeting spaces, reading rooms, and halls for concerts exhibitions and other entertainments.
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Rusia
Empire
Women and Sedentary Habits Endorse Chamberlain's Tablets
The article claims women with little exercise suffer constipation and indigestion and would benefit from Chamberlain's Tablets. It suggests a daily walk is better but tablets are easy to take and effective, available everywhere.
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Chamberlain
War aid spurs U S tourism spending surge
The war in Europe drives travelers to spend in the United States, with an estimated 100 million dollars shifted from European travel to American railroads, hotels, and other enterprises this past year.
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Europe
America
Chamberlain's Tablets Prize for Constipation Aid
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina says Chamberlain's Tablets are the best for constipation and indigestion. He notes his wife also benefited from the tablets and claims they are obtainable everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Eugene S. Knight
Wilmington, N. C
Step Towards Democracy Editorial in Knoxville Journal
Equal suffrage is hailed as democracy in action and the ultimate step in applying democratic principles. The piece argues the rule of the people will prevail as the forward march of democracy cannot be swayed.
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Journal
Knoxville
Predicts Victory In Iowa Woman Suffrage Debate
A Republican speaker in Harlan argues Iowa will grant the franchise to women due to native vote dominance and control over liquor and economic interests, asserting the outcome is inconceivable given local conditions.
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Iowa
Harlan
Evil Influences Opposed Republican Estherville
A statement argues that opposition to equal suffrage includes both bad men and evil influences. The speaker asserts that many oppose equal suffrage due to negative forces and urges that equal suffrage should prevail.
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Estherville
Iowa Hosts First U S Suffrage Parade in Boone 1908
Historical account describes Iowa's first suffrage parade held in Boone on October 29, 1908 during the state convention. Led by the town band with banners, it featured prominent suffragists including Rev Miss Eleanor Gordon, Flora Dunlap, Mary Coggeshall, and Carrie Burghardt. Dr Anna Howard Shaw delivered a street speech as an honored guest.
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Iowa
United States
Boone
Eleanor Gordon
England
Infantry
Anna Howard ‘Shaw
Rowena, Stevens
Marshall
Mary J. Coggeshall
Flora Dunlap
Ella G. Caldwell
Adel
H. K. Evans
Corydon
Carrie Burghardt
Miss Burghardt
No Hysteria in Suffrage Says Kansas Editor
Henry J. Allen of the Wichita Beacon declares in an interview that political hysteria and equal suffrage have no relation. He notes twenty five years of suffrage in Kansas show voters act as intelligent citizens, with women raising the level of political discussion and reducing carelessness.
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Henry J. Allen
Kansas City
Wichita Beacon
Kansas
Allen
Women to Become Citizens Soon in Forest City Prophecy
A Forest City report posits that as women enter business and civic life they will seek political equality. The piece predicts that widespread suffrage demand will grow with minimal opposition once suffrage becomes a practical goal.
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Forest City
Avicera
Suffrage Status and Votes Across States in 1916 1917
Summary of full women’s suffrage status by state including 1916 presidential and municipal suffrage in Illinois and 91 electoral votes. Campaign states Iowa South Dakota West Virginia and 1917 vote question Arkansas to be submitted to voters. Also lists Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Washington California Oregon Kansas Nevada Montana Alaska.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
Washington
California
Oregon
Kansas
Arizona
Nevada
Montana
Alaska
Illinois
Iowa
South Dakota
West Virginia
Arkansas
Iowa Suffrage Supporters Eye Next Year Victory
Across Iowa newspapers the tone is hopeful for woman suffrage next year. Editors note East Coast defeats do not dampen Iowa organizers who cite strong local support, volunteer efforts, and prominent Iowa men backing the campaign. The state press generally favors equal suffrage and predicts sizable efforts to secure the ballot.
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New Jersey
Iowa
Phoenix
Earlville
Globe
Grand Junction
East
Beacon
Winfield
Golden West
Bloomfield
Star-Clipper
Tracr
Osage
Times-Journal
Dubuque
No Reason for Discouragement in New Jersey Result
The Muscatine Journal notes no cause for Iowa equal suffragists to feel discouraged by the New Jersey outcome. It frames the national movement as ongoing and assures sustains momentum for women's suffrage across states and elections.
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Chronicle
Fort Dodge
The
Muscatine Journal
Iowa
New Jersey
Depew on Suffrage Says Women Should Vote
Publisher Dewey or Depew argues in favor of women's suffrage asserting there is no harm and only good from granting women the vote, framing the question as a moral and civic progress issue.
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Ottumwa
Uncle Bent
Ruckman
Des Moines
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the Express
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L. H. Sadler
Fred Lankelma
H. D. Wormhoudt
John DeWitt
Miss Trynie
Hull
Gary Vogelaar
Star Auto Co
H. P. VanGorp
C. W. Brinkhoff
Chicago
the Chronicle
Mrs. A. DeBie
Jelsma
Prairie City
Grace Blalock
Fred Gezel
Pearson
Wormhoudt
Hitta
Ross
Bondurant
Cc. VerPléce
Baptist Sunday School
Harry Pearson
S. H. Viersen
Wormhoudt’s
Ady
Dick Weyers
Leighton
J. S.jessma
Mercedes
Meredith
J. T. Klein
Orange City
A. T. Klein
Mr. Klein
D. Ki. VanderWaal
Tone VanderWaal
W. J. Coulston
Fred Koder
Newton
C. R. Veenstra
Des Moines Daily Tribune
the Tribune
FSS Bai
Julia M. Post
Cher
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