Roosevelt cleared of libel. Pella editorials spar over taxes
The piece reports that Roosevelt has been cleared of a libel charge at Syracuse and criticizes a Catholic Tribune push for press-muzzling laws. It argues against personal property taxes, praises local aldermen, and praises Aldermen Butt and Rhynsburger for strengthening the city power plant while warning of potential outages and the need for proper maintenance.
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Roosevelt
Syracuse
Catholic Tribune
U. S
Lusitania
Fitzgerald
Gallivan
Sesson
The
Tribune
Lamoni Post Office Fight Between L D S and Gentiles
Washington dispatch reports Lamoni Iowa in a post office dispute pitting Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints against Gentiles. The piece argues against church political influence and urges President Wilson to reject church candidate participation, deeming the principle as a threat to liberal liberties.
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Washington
the Register and Leader
Lamoni
Church of the Later Day Saints
Utah
Wilson
Taxing Diamonds Under City Council Rules
A local editorial explains the council is enforcing taxes on diamonds and other personal property as required by law. The piece notes citizens may complain if duties are not performed and references possible removal under state laws.
Roosevelt criticism stirs press as 1916 run looms
The piece notes papers from Des Moines to Chicago reproach Roosevelt’s bellicose Europe war talk. It predicts papers will eventually back him to avoid losing influence in Republican conventions, while asserting Roosevelt remains a feared force shaping party dynamics.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Chicago Tribune
Roosevelt
Europe
Times
Our Aldermen and Public Works in Pella
The city of Pella benefits from four of its six aldermen who are skilled in public work. Verhey is a carpenter and contractor of notable merit, Heeren is a cabinet maker with national contracts, Butt is a practical steam engineer, and Rhynsburger, an alderman at large, is a trained electrician with five years on a shipboard role.
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Alderman Butt
Rhynsburger
Johnson
Pella
Verhey
Heeren
United States
Butt
DOUBLY PROVEN Doan's Kidney Pills praised in history
Carl L. Bish of Newton Iowa testified in 1908 that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved kidney and back pain after doctors failed. He said benefits continued for years and the same statement remained true four years later. Doan's Kidney Pills cost 50 cents at dealers, per Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Carl L. Bish
Washington St
Newton
Iowa
Doan
Quite Logical, Teacher Freddie and the Capital Bank Joke
A playful exchange centers on Freddie explaining why a bank must have large capital. The line meta plays on the term bank and capital in finance.
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Freddie
Oakland Civil Service Board Proposes Cash Bonuses
The Oakland civil service board urges city employees to submit constructive improvement suggestions covering organization, methods, efficiency, salaries, leaves, promotions, and exams. Committees will evaluate plans, with special credit for adopted ideas that raise efficiency. If profitable, a cash bonus system may be developed.
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Oakland
Cal
Civil Service Board
Civil Service ‘Department
City of
Beautifying a Town Ridgewood N J Partners With Railroad
Ridgewood New Jersey banded together with the Erie Railroad to remove eyesores around the station area. A mass meeting backed by the Woman's Club led to a 4 to 1 vote supporting major park and streetscape renovations. Plans call for an eight acre park, a new station with covered platforms, track realignment, and grade crossing removal at an estimated total cost of 260000, with the town funding about 80000 and the railroad covering the rest.
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Ridgewood
N. J
New Jersey
Garden City
George Orcut
Erie Railroad
Woman's Club
Idgewood
Donald Garber
Oreut
Brie Railroad
Rne
Tual
New York Press
Towns Aim to Boost Birth Rates, Architect Says
Philadelphia architect Albert Kelsey told Pittsburgh's congress of women that towns need better planning to foster wholesome homes and higher birth rates, especially among the middle class. He argued monotony in town plans drives women to spend on theater and movies instead of family care.
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Pittsburgh
Billy
Albert Kelsey
Philadelphia
Congress of Women’s Clubs
Kelsey
St Louis Opens General Cooperative Clearing House
The city forms the first official general cooperative clearing house for所有 organizations aiding city welfare. Mayor Henry W Kiel announced a mayor's conference to include about 850 active public organizations. Delegates may attend when the mayor calls the meeting to discuss progress and major forward movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Clearing House
St. Louis
United States
Henry W. Kiel
Back Yard Farmers Promote Urban Home Growing
An agr cultureist from Portland urges daily hour in the back yard to cut living costs and grow fresh vegetables and fruits through winter. Amusing clippings reflect on varied topics from fashion powders to a mutus acquaintance and beggar pleas.
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Co. L. Smith
Portland
Ore
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Ami
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Philadelphia Ledger
Henry III
Paris
London Mirror
USAFE
Buster Brown
A. Waeckler & Son
Arey
LeCocq
Pella, Iowa
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