Reformers praise progress in campaign and voters’ power
A historical period editorial lauds the 1912 campaign shifts toward direct democracy. It notes public funding disclosures reducing money influence, calls for direct primaries, initiative and referendum, and elected senators. It praises Bryan and La Follette as leading voices, emphasizes equal suffrage gains, and urges voters to sustain reforms beyond the election.
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Taft
Wilson
Jenat
Republican Party
Democratic Party
U. S
Drivers Wanted at Blue Line Transfer in Des Moines Town
Employment ad seeks drivers offering good wages with Blue Line Transfer and Storage Co. Des Moines Town.
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Blue Line Transfer & Storage Co
Des Moines
Mediapolis Arrival at Central College and Local Notes
Melvin Talbert of Mediapolis registers in Central College. Henry Vander Heit case halted by juror illness and witness illness from ptomaine poisoning. Vander Wal and Vander Kamp return from Montrose Colorado. Vander Wal may move there. Mrs. Blom returns to Keokuk. DeJongs move toward Thayer. R J DeJong to follow. Dave Thomas recovering from ear abscess. Infant of Wm Vanden Berg sick at three days old but improving. Rev F N Byram returns with Colportet wagon for a visit. J By Vander Linden and family visit Prairie with brother.
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Melvin Talbert
Mediapolis
Central College
Talbert
Henry Vander Heit
Newton
J.A. Vander Wal
al Vander Kamp
Montrose Colo
Vander Wal
Vander Kamp
William Blom
P. G. Gaass
Keokuk
Connie
Henry DeJong
Thayer
Union County
R. J. DeJong
DeJong
Dave Thomas
Wm. Vanden Berg
F. N. Byram
J. By Vander Linden
Acer
Prairie
Local notices from Eddyville and surrounding areas
Multiple brief items note visitors and attendances in Newton Monroe and Des Moines. People mentioned include C De.Gus Marshal John Buckingham G. G. Gaase John Nawberg Mrs C G Gezel Mr and Mrs Frank Garlick Mrs Fannie Wood Dr Bos caring for patients Mrs Peter De Pree H D Wormhoudt A R Page Gerard Van Houweling Mrs L Kruidenier Mrs S A Brown Frank Rooze AN Vander Linden and T V Hart. Also a sick can near town and a domestic missions lecture with damaged slides.
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C De.Gus
Eddyville
John Buckingham
G. G. Gaase
John Nawberg
Newton
C.G. Gezel
Monroe
Friens
Frank Garlick
Des Moines
Samuel Liter
Fannie Wood
Sigourney
Pella
Grant Bezeiner
Sandsy
Bos
A. R. Page
Women’s Board’ of Domestic Missions
the Reformed Church
Fife
Indian Missions
Gerard van Houweling
Dia Moines
Frank Rooze
East Pella
Dr. Bos
AN. Vander Linden
T. V. Hart
Knoxville
Making the Best of One Another
A reflection on choosing kindness over fault finding. The text urges forgiving others, assuming others’ perspectives, and loving what is lovable to foster reciprocal love and a richer life.
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Lue
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Ad Ad Pet Baking
Cole
Cole Manufacturing Co
van Zante Bros
E. H. TenBrock
Peter de Pree
H. D. Wormhoudt
Kahoka
Clarke Co
Blue Grass
Bosserman Bros
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J. Blommers & Co
Pella, Iowa
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