A Dozen Reasons to Vote Against Taft and Roosevelt
A selection of charges against President Taft and Ex President Roosevelt outlines 12 reasons to oppose Taft, including tariff failures, trust policy, and patronage misuse, and lists 12 reasons to back Wilson. The text cites Ballinger, Wiley, and Perkins, with claims of broken promises and excessive influence by trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Ballinger
Guggenheims
Dr. Wiley
Roosevelt
Steel Trust
Tenneseea Coal and Iron Camp
Harvester Trust
George W.perkins
Geo. W. Perkins
Perkins
United States
Harri
Flint
Woodruff
Weather Report October 16 to October 22
The Weather Report for October 16 through October 22, reported by John H. Ver Steeg, Cooperative Observer for the Weather Bureau of the U S Department of Agriculture, notes temperature and precipitation readings from local stations. Data cover daily highs and lows, rainfall totals, and notable weather patterns for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Ver Steeg
Weather Bureau
U. S
Department of Agriculture
Portrait of a Progressive Leader’s Platform
A summary of a political candidate’s stance: support for tariff revision downward, anti monopoly trust legislation, income tax, labor rights, and protection for workers. Advocates revival of merchant marine and government backing of agriculture and vocational education. Emphasizes rule by the people, removal of machine politics, clear personal integrity, and commitment to serving the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Wington
la Follette
The Pistol Recall by Hiram Johnson Opinion Note
The Capital questions Hiram Johnson's recall doctrine after a Milwaukee incident where a man invoked the recall gun metaphor. It cites Johnson as vice presidential nominee and reflects on the dangers of applying recall by force to judges, arguing the need for caution in political rhetoric and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Johnson
Milwaukee
Capital
Domestic Science Classes Appeal At Central College
The Department of Domestic Science at Central College under Miss Reynolds draws many students from the High School and College for sewing and cooking. Classes run Mondays and Fridays and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:00 am for sewing and 1:00 to 3:00 pm for cooking, with modest fees. Visitors may inspect the College facilities, and registration for cooking is still open through the Registrar, Professor Firth, with detailed tuition and material costs outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Firth
Jound
Beyl
Trouble at football game ends with altercation
Special officer Roy Nowell faced resistance from Penn supporters during a game in Oskaloosa. After warnings, Nowell shoved an intruder behind the sideline wire. H. S. Rhynsburger challenged the officer, grabbed him, and was later allowed to leave without formal charges as the mayor found the badge issue negligent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Nowell
Oskaloosa
Penn
Nowell
H. S. Rhynsburger
Rhynsburger
Nowells
Narrow Escape On Prairie City Bridge Crash
Last Thursday evening G A Van dermeulen Jr his wife and Mr and Mrs Edward McDuff were returning to Monroe from Prairie City when the steering failed. The car broke through the bridge bannister and plunged fourteen feet to the creek below landing upright in mud. The occupants escaped with a few scratches and bruises as the car was badly damaged and one wheel broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Vandermeulen Jr
Edward McDuff
Monroe
Prairie City
Shower for Mrs McDowell before Corpus Christi move
Mrs F F Carpenter hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Margaret McDowell of the Philathea S S class at the Baptist church. Gifts were given as she leaves for her new home in Corpus Christi Texas today. Elegant refreshments capped a delightful evening for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Carpenter
The
Baptist Church
Mra
Margaret McDowell
McDowell
Corpus Christi
Texas
Juniors Entertain Freshmen in Progressive House Tour
The Junior class at the College hosted the Freshmen for a Monday evening house party. Freshmen were guided through a sequence of homes with themed receptions including milk and crackers, a Japanese style, a royal Dutch welcome, and American hospitality. The event aimed to initiate the Frenchmen into the Central way of doing things with a pleasant, social vibe throughout city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Warren
Geraldine
Zae Aschenbrenner
Cornelia de Gens
Will Rbynsburger
Marriage Licenses Issued in Des Moines Area
The following licenses have been issued since the last report Elmer Jones and Julia Griffith C H McDowell and Margaret M Johnson Arthur Charles Ferguson and Hallie Roland License granted in Des Moines to Cliff Lyon Swan Mary Bates Swan Express
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Jones
Julia Griffith
C. H. McDowell
Margaret M. Johnson
Arthur Charles Ferguson
Hallie Roland
Des Moines
Cliff Lyon
Swan
Mary Bates
City Warrants Presented for Payment in Pella Iowa
Notice announces that all outstanding water works fund warrants up to date and all cooperation fund warrants issued before October 1 1912 must be presented for payment. Interest on these warrants ceases as of October 24 1912. City Treasurer A N Vander Linden signs the notice from Pella Iowa on October 24 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. N. Vander Linden
Pella
Iowa
Studio Recital Song List Highlights Local Program
The Studio recital drew a good crowd with a varied program. Performers included Fair Helen, Hulen Peasant Dance, Bessie Hopkirk with To a Humming Bird, Alta Richardson singing Me to Sleep, Marie Reynolds Cradle Song, Parlow Walter Tolhurst Carrie Clark, Caromioban Giordani Harry Porter, The Old Clock, Margaret Firth Croquet March, Lorena Gosselin, Dry Those Tears Del Riego, Oliver Werner Sweet Remembrance, Verna Halbert Silent as Night, Merna Thomes, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Hulen
Bessie Hopkirk
Alta Richardson
Marie Reynolds
Parlow Walter Halbert
Tolhurst
Carrie Clark
Caromioban
Giordani
Harry“Porter
Margaret Firth
Geitel ' Lorena Gosselino
del Riego Oliver Werner
Mettke ‘ Verna Halbert
Bohn Merna Thomes
Republicans for Wilson Campaign List in Chicago
A Chicago report presents a roster of national republicans backing Governor Wilson in November. Notables include Dr. Harvey Wiley Rudolph Spreckels John D Works and Claus Spreckels plus bankers publishers and reformers such as Jacob Schiff John Rathom and Rev Madison Peters. They oppose Taft believing Wilson best preserves the Republican party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wilson
Wilson National Progressive Republican League
Harvey W. Wiley
United States Department of Agriculture
Rudolph Spreckels
Dhe League
San Frana
United States
John D. Works
California
John J. Blaine
Wisconsin
Jacob Schiff
New York
Claus A. Spreckels
John D. Spreckels
San Francisco Call
Wallace Bachelder
Vermont
J. N. Harty
Indiana
William Jay Schi
Philadelphia
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
For Sale Horse and Buggy Ad at Barber Shop
Horse and buggy offered for sale. Horse is a good single driver and the buggy is as good as new. Inquiries accepted at J Sterrenburge Barber shop. Advt. 42 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sterrenburge
Hawk-Harrison wedding at Davenport home
Dr Margaret A Hawk and Ed R Harrison were married at 9 80 p m October 17 1912 in Davenport officiated by Rev P H McDowell of Calvary Baptist Church. The bride is a Kirkville Mo Osteopathic School graduate and has practiced four years. The groom, nephew of Dr McAlister, works in the electrical department on Government Island Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Margaret A. Hawk
Ed R. Harrison
P. H. McDowell
Calvary,Baptist Church
Kirkville
Osteopathic School
McAlister
Government Island
Rock Island
Penn 76 Central 0 in Freeport football clash
Central College faced Penn College in a high-spirited game witnessed by about 150 fans and a city crowd. Penn opened with a first half touchdown on a forward pass, then held firm as Central fought back with fumbles. final score 6-0 in Penn’s favor. The match drew a large turnout, parade processions, and strong local support, with honored players including Bogards and Aschenbrenner. Officials were Umbar ger as umpire, Rice as referee, and Brush as head lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines College
Central College
Penn College
Penn
Central
Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Bogards
Aschenbrenner
Atara
Reformed Church Union Meeting Features Mrs Page
Mrs. A R Page representing the Women’s Board of Domestic Missions will speak at a union service in the First Reformed Church. Mr and Mrs Wm De Bruyn are expected to attend and participate in the service. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Page
Women’s Board of Domestic Missions of
The
Reformed Church
First Reformed Church
Wm. de Bruyn
David the Shepherd Boy musical at Baptist church
Next Sunday evening the Baptist church presents Part V of David in two sections. Section I features Abigail with attendants and a quartet of shepherd boys Bailey Mincks Thomas Bailey Wer ner Westervelt Sorenson. Section II shows David and Abigail as she pleads for peace while a messenger reports Nabal’s death from wine. The choir director Mr Sadler notes Mr Weatervelt’s departure caused half the music to be omitted last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Church
David
Abigail
Carmel
Nabal
Bailey David
Werner Messenger
Bailey
Sadler
Weatervelt
White and Basher address at city hall on progressive party
George C. White of Nevada and S. H. Basher of Waterloo spoke to a mixed audience at city hall in support of the progressive party. White urged hope for victory within four years, critiqued Roosevelt, Taft, and the Democrats, while Basher mocked party egos and endorsed Roosevelt sparingly. The crowd included Democrats and Bull Moose supporters. both spoke briefly before the 9:22 train departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. White
Nevada
Congress
S. H. Basher
Waterloo
H. J. Warden Berg
Basher
George
White
Progressive Party
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Johnson
Fhrst Place
LaFollette
Bul l Moosers
Basker
Bryan
Geo. W. Perkins
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Wboys
the Weather Report
Qhareday
Sam
Neww York Herald
Republicans
Hawk—Harrison
Umbarger
Rice
Brush
Central Penn
Hendrika
R. E. Anderson Peterson
RT. Ingram Visser
R. G. Frosh
C. Clark Versteeg Billick van Rees
L. G. P. Phillips
L. T. Newlin Kempkes
L. E. J. Ruby Aschenbrenner
Q. B. Dodds
Rempe
R. Pierre
L. J. G. Ruby Green
Gillett Bogards F. B
Visser
H. Phillips
Nycum
Closz
White Bashor
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