Kendall First Monroe Candidate for Governor Honors
The Albia Union notes Nate Kendall as Monroe county’s first gubernatorial candidate. It recalls J. R. Norman the populist of twenty years ago and a socialist candidate from Hiteman. It mentions liquor questions in Ohio and New Jersey elections and notes ongoing fights over illegal liquor despite federal amendment adoption.
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Nate Kendall
Monroe County
J. R. Norman
Hiteman
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New Jersey
Theodore Roosevelt Jr Elected to New York Legislature
The Chronicle notes the ex-president’s son has begun a political career by winning a seat in the New York legislature last week. It hopes his services may aid his constituency and the country, but warns he could be spoiled by supporters trying to flatter him.
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Theodore Rosevelt
New York
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I. W. W. Appeals for Funds From Chicago HQ
An appeal for funds from the Chicago headquarters of the I W W recites alleged wrongs suffered by its members. It asks whether the constitutional rights of these men have been trampled. The piece questions the I W W’s own support for the constitution.
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Chicago
Coal strike viewed as lesson on land rents
The piece argues miners should not justify strikes while noting coal landowners extract large rents. It explains the mine price at the mouth is 18 cents per bushel with miners getting about six, leaving six cents for land rent after expenses. It claims the landowner earns six to eight dollars daily per miner, a value created by the public and workers.
Merchants and speculators in market ethics
A merchant buys goods wholesale and sells at a margin to cover labor and capital. A speculator buys at low price and holds to raise prices for profit, often harming consumers. Speculation is condemned as immoral, especially when affecting necessities like food, clothing, or fuel, with merchants seen as useful while speculators are seen as enemies to society.
Farm to Table Week Aims to Cut Middleman Costs
A plan dubbed Farm-to-Table Week starts November 15 to lower living costs by bypassing middlemen. The slogan urges driving to the country to stock markets, citing past Farmer-to-dealer price differences seen when buying horse corn and sorghum molasses, where crib and mill prices matched.
End the private monopoly of land for lasting relief
A commentary argues against abolishing middlemen and warns the world’s woes stem from war and private land monopoly. It advocates ending land private ownership to reduce unrest and create broader access to food and resources, noting temporary fixes won’t end underlying problems.
Senators seek reservations to derail peace treaty
A political editorial argues Republican senators aim to wreck the Wilson peace treaty with “reservations” and amendments. It contends the strategy seeks to force ratification failure or place blame on President Wilson, urging the Senate to kill the treaty in its own name rather than misdirected blame. An unrelated observations section notes a farmer forgetting something and other local anecdotes.
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League of Nations
Iowa
League
United States
The
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Senator Sorghum on Public Office Hard to Enter
In a quip about political life, Senator Sorghum says public office isn’t a berth but a hammock it’s hard to get into and hard to leave gracefully. The remark reflects the strain and entanglements of office.
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