American faith and political redistricting notes in Iowa
A local postal notice discusses American faults and the need to preserve the nation by faith. It argues Iowa should gain another congressman, mentions Polk and Marion counties, and critiques war bonuses as incentives. The piece also notes Swift & Company’s year book and packers’ losses, suggesting a drive may be needed to aid them.
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Iowa
Marion County
Polk
Polk County
Swift & Company
Temperance Fight Persists Amid Alcohol Fightback
The passage laments ex Jersey sportsmanship and notes drinkers brewing conventions and brewers planning evasions of penalties. It predicts a continued temperance struggle for years as investors withdraw funds from alcohol and supporters stand firm against those fearing monetary losses.
Patriotic Paragraphs From Des Moines Bureau
A column carries short patriotic paragraphs from the Americanization Bureau Advertising Club of Des Moines. The letter explains the same material is being sent to other papers so readers understand if they see the items elsewhere.
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Chronicle
Americanization Bureau Advertising Club
Des Moines
Chronicle responds to Roosevelt criticism and letter misquote
Readers accuse the Chronicle of unkind remarks about Ex-President Roosevelt and of not stopping after his death. The paper argues the debate is opinion based and notes a misquote from a late colonel’s letter about Hiram Johnson, describing the sentiment as a warning about political sympathy and public men.
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Chronicle
Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Hiram Johnson
California
Safe investments and a Leap Year defense
The Chronicle warns against speculative stocks and urges caution with liberty bonds, praising liberty bonds as safe and productive. A local Leap Year Defense meeting discussed calendar quirks and the unlikely 2100 leap year. Community notes include local anecdotes, a Mormon polygamy item, and a remark on Case running for school.
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Lone Trail Council
Frank Rederus
Saturday Blade
M. C. Slob
Herman van Zante
Preference primaries in presidential nominating junkyard
States fret over spring preferent ial primaries for president. Iowa quit after four years, voters lack personal candidate contact, officials can engineer results, and interest remains low. The system, likened to bull moose era folly, may change when sanity returns.
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Iowa
Cabinet Changes Myth In Wilson Administration Debate
The Decorah Journal argues that fuss over Wilson cabinet turnover mirrors older partisan gossip. It notes Wilson’s 10 portfolios and 19 ministers compare to Roosevelt’s 29 ministers in nine portfolios, and that two-term presidents would exceed 18 ministers. It contrasts American two-party rule with European multi party systems and cites prohibition and labor party dynamics as examples of how minor parties influence major policy.
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Decorah Journal
Wilson
Roosevelt
Washington
Party allegiance fades in face of character and times
The article argues that party labels matter little amid shifting loyalties. It cites Herbert Hoover’s uncertain party stance and J B Weaver’s mixed affiliations, noting personal views trump party identity during the Reconstruction era and in volatile political climates.
Women lead in inaugural Forensic League meet at Central
A Chicago letter reflects on politics and shopping from home dealers versus mail order houses. The Central Ray reports on the first Woman's Forensic League convention with Buena Vista Drake Parsons Penn Simpson Morningside Town Wesleyan Iowa Central. Delegates heard welcome by Mrs Aurner and Marian Colegrave presiding.
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Depo
Buena Vista
Central
Coe
Drake
Town
State Teachers’ College
Iowa
Weslyan
Morningside
Parsons
Penn and Simpson
Jefferson Hotel
Aurner
Women of the State University
Marian Colegrave
Forensic League
Zetogathian Society
Penn
Simpson
Natural Science
Town Wesleyn
Ss Forensic League
Central Ray
Central College student shines in state oratorical contest
Miss Connie Duiker represented Central College in the Woman's State Oratorical Contest at Town City Friday evening February 20. Ten colleges sent their student and faculty delegates to participate in the Foren-
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Connie Duiker
Central College
Town City
Vander Linden's Bazaar Charms With Cleaning Supplies
A vintage style notice promotes house cleaning time and underscores essentials like Champs Skins brushes paints and varnishes offered by Vander Linden's Bazaar highlighting a practical home care theme and local shop appeal.
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Vander Linden
BAZAR
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