Roosevelt Kin, kin campaign for Harding in newspapers
Theodore Roosevelt's widow and sister campaign for Senator Harding while The Knoxville Journal labels Democratic candidates for re election at the courthouse as discouraged. The piece notes talk of Seph Cronkhite's thin appearance and a vets claim of increased drinking versus old saloon days, dismissing the charge as false yet arguing it would prove little even if true.
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Knoxville Journal
Court House
Seph Cronkhite
Yan
Seth
Case
Nebraska Voters Face Forty One Constitutional Amendments
Nebraskans must decide on forty one amendments this fall many are minor but all add to costs. The Decorah Journal notes chatter about candidates kissing voters directly and suggests bold strategy by female candidates might sway public opinion on suffrage.
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Nebraska
Crooked News and Labor Struggles Echoed in Courts
An old, fragmentary column riffs on crime probes and labor disputes. It questions grand jury focus in Chicago, hints at rail and grain shipping issues, coal strikes, and government aid to cotton growers, while mocking market tactics and speculation amid calls for court action.
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Chicago
Neas
Arrest in Baltimore over campaign speech disruption
Aman was arrested in Baltimore last week for asking Senator Harding a question during a campaign speech. The disorderly conduct charge drew attention to public discourse and campaign literature at the franking privilege.
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Aman
Baltimore
Senator Harding
Immigration debate and local traffic clash observed
A fragmented editorial criticizes immigration policy noting Europe arrivals and assimilation concerns, while contrasting political stances by Harding and Cox. The piece ends with a near-miss traffic incident on Main and Union streets highlighting drivers ignoring speeding rules and traffic precedents.
Political discourse from Pella notes and jokes
Cox and Harding lack popular support among Democratic speakers and the women of Pella with Mrs. Corlett calling for better efforts. The piece mocks national party choices and recalls a local anecdote about casing dynamite stumps while sharing community bromides and small town humor.
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Cox
Thore
Pella
Corlett
J. Eb.’ ‘Kyrbe
Harding
San Francisco
Cain
Miss Julia Haymond to Speak at High School Auditorium
Miss Julia Haymond Watson head of the department of expression at Central College will present a miscellaneous program of readings at the High School Auditorium on an October evening. Watson began teaching at Central College and made many friends in Pella. Her schedule extends two days weekly, necessitating a longer stay in Pella.
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Julia
Haymond
Watson
Department of Expression
Central College
Atre Tger
Pella’j
Pella
Prescription Claim Against Rheumatism By Mr James H Allen
SAYS HIS PRESCRIPTION HAS POWERFUL INFLUENCE OVER RHEUMATISM Mr James H Allen suffered for years with rheumatism. He says accumulated impurities dissolved in joints and muscles are expelled from body. After study he formulated a remedy that allegedly banished rheumatism and he claims others benefited. Druggists named agents for Allenrhu with money back offer for first two bottles if no benefit. John Slot recovered from appendicitis surgery.
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James. H. Allen
Allenrhu
Free Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Praised by Mrs Shanks
A testimonial from Mrs. E. Shanks praises Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for womanly weakness nervousness backaches and sleep problems. The ad touts the tonic as a trusted remedy for fifty years and a beacon of health and strength for women.
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Mars
E. Shanks
Fifth Avenue
Foot Sate Antiseptic Powder in Hay Blister Remedy
Fragmentary OCR note describes antiseptic powder used in hay to prevent blisters among African British and French soldiers. Reads like a wartime health suggestion, unclear popu lar details or context.
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Allen
Walter Kester for County Clerk in Marion County
The photograph shows Walter Kester, Republican candidate for Clerk of the District Court in Marion County. A Knoxville native, he served as deputy clerk before the war and spent 23 months in the U S air service, 18 months active in France with the 35th Aer Squadron. His wartime record and prior service are cited as qualifications.
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Marion County
Kester
Knoxville
U. S. Air Service
Act
France
35Th’ Aéro Squadron
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