Busy summer ahead as city dads plan growth
The passage notes a bustling season in Peila with government focus on prosperity, mentions a gardener addressing a potato bug issue, and cites a flood impact in Marion County estimating 2,700 acres of corn washed out in Des Moines area. It contrasts reform rhetoric with action and references tariff concerns, a constitutional school law, and Guatemala adopting compulsory English studies. The piece emphasizes local merchants and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County
Des Moines
Muscatine Reform Aims At 950000 Guaranty Fund
The article discusses creating a 950000 guaranty fund to aid small industries in Muscatine, arguing it wiser than bonus schemes. It notes after July 4 hunting licenses required from county auditor with non residents paying 10 dollars and residents one dollar, and on own premises no license needed. It also mentions an Oklahoma paper feuding with a subscriber, and Fourth of July injuries and deaths from firecrackers, asking if sacrifices will be made again for patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Lockjaw
Idaho Springs
Col
Mining Gazette
Brethren of the Press
Des Moines Tribune urges Taft to hear public mood in person
The Des Moines Tribune criticizes Taft for not addressing the public. It contends Congress is whipped to please few, endorsing Aldrich and the administration program while urging Taft to undertake a lone journey at his own expense to hear what the people are saying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Des Moines Tribune
Taft
United States
Aldrich
Congress
A Man Learns Travel Through Appetite and Restraint
A humorous reflection on travel teaching a man to curb cravings for foods he cannot obtain at home, highlighting the growth that comes from embracing unfamiliar dishes.
Preventing Lockjaw for Fourth of July Safety
Guidance from The New Idea Woman's Magazine urges thorough cleanliness before Independence Day. It recommends scrubbing children head to toe with hot water and soap, then bathing with bichlorid of mercury solution, and dressing in antiseptic union suits and khaki to reduce tetanus risk. It notes avoid mouth exposure and advises protective clothing for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Idea Woman’s Magazine
Wit and whimsy from a speaker filled audience
A collection of quips on public speaking vanity and human folly. It jests about applause, skinny critics, and a talker’s influence, with lines on vanity, imitation, and humorous observations about everyday life and ambition.
Scissorettes and Press Harpoons Across Towns
A collection of satirical snippets from various small papers rails at local boosters and editorial bias. Notes critique boosterism, political slant, and the thirst for sensational news while laments about dull eras and domestic chores pepper the brief observations.
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Pella
Sadler Bros. ® CO
C. L. Garrett
H. H. Sadler
Iowa
Pella, Marion County
Peila
Gardner
Towa
State Supreme Court of
Illinois
Guatemala
White Breast and
Cedar Creek
Oklahoma
John Jones
Jones
E. Hollebrands, Photographer
Richtorld
Puddiford Suggs
Eli Timms
John R. Dieleman
Cleburne
Ala
New Ira
Jim Brown
Boulder
Mont
Age-Sentinel
Jim
Colusa
O.) Ilerard
Ile
Clarkville
Colorado
D. M. Cox
Pelle
Pierce
Louaa
Ars. Fellows & Fellows
Lowmoest
Antia
DRS. Fellows & Fellows CO
Walnut St
Des Mcines
the Tombstone Man
Pella, Iowa
John van Nieuwenhuyzen
West Side Square
Mechioncier
Bosch
Jelning County
Henry Mensberger
Waukee
Charten
W. Faulk
Carlisle
John H. Looby
W. HE. Burdine
Barna City
W. C. Nom
Desa Moines
B&b E
Walker
Hamilton
F. W. McGanon
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