Illinois Campaign Notes Show Split in Chicago Vote
In Illinois La Follette made little campaign impact despite Wisconsin and North Dakota showing better. He toured Nebraska during Illinois peak. Cook County rejected equal suffrage by three to one, signaling strong anti reform sentiment. The heavy Chicago vote against Wilson and Roosevelt underperformed relative to other regions.
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Roosevelt Wins Illinois Primary Defeats Taft Big Vote
The Illinois results show Roosevelt defeating Taft by a large margin and gaining the state delegation, signaling renewed support for the Roosevelt faction. In the Democratic race the allies beat Governor Wilson and the progressives, suggesting regional dynamics will limit Wilson’s impact while reactionaries seek to split opposition votes among Clark Harmon Underwood and others. La Follette polled a small share.
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Woodburn Weighs Municipal Electric Plant Proposal
The Woodburn city council backs a move to take over the electric plant to secure better lighting and service. Residents cite high arc lamp rates after a Portland trust merger and argue municipal ownership would cut costs, exempt the plant from taxation, and avoid overcapitalization profits and high salaries.
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Settling Domestic Troubles Gains Ground In First Year
Judge Goodnow reports the Court of Domestic Relations reduced conflicts by private agreements and reconciliations after prosecutions. More than 5,700 cases disposed, with 800+ agreements and 600+ reconciliations. Policy aims to settle disputes out of court for social and individual benefit.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Not His Line in Favor of Cochran For Congress
An argument for George Cochran claims the main issue is empowering the people, but the assembly nomination he relies on aimed to restore power to politicians. The Portland conference and several lawyers and politicians shaped most key nominations, and officials chosen thus far lack a mandate for popular rule.
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Votes for Women: Suffrage Needed for Democracy's Progress
A Brandeis quote urges women to gain suffrage to advance democracy and solve complex national problems. He argues voting is essential in the government by the people, for the people, and that women's participation accelerates progress across many directions.
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Louis D. Brandeis
Woman suffrage argued as higher view for public decision
The piece rejects sex based ballot rights limits and advocates granting voting rights to women. It cites Willard and argues women bring health mercy purity and generosity to politics, while motherhood and citizenship duties grow from enfranchisement. It insists suffrage should be based on intelligence, not sex, and that women remain homemakers while becoming effective voters.
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Francis Willard
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Cleaning Brass Beds and Marmalade Making Tips
Instructions cover brass bed cleaning with cheesecloth or olive oil and whiting, plus refinishing if worn. Also describes making marmalade by slicing citrus fruit with large scissors to create small pieces for a more appealing look.
German Lines Plan Panama Route for Pacific Passengers
The Chronicle reports two German ship lines propose sailing steerage passengers to California via the Panama Canal at the same rates as to New York. Only extra charges would cover canal dues, making Pacific passage cheaper for bachelors who enjoy a motherin law joke.
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Cardui praised by Newburg woman for back and head pain relief
Myrtle Cotrum recalls years of severe pains and pimples before Cardus, a vegetable tonic, cured after two bottles. She notes her mother and aunt benefited as well and urges sick women to try Cardui for health and strength.
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Household Hints from The Realm Feminine
A set of practical tips on home care and maintenance including safe bonfire cooking, drying clothes indoors, temporary fixes for granite ware, repairing windows with bluing and cork, making washable pillow tops, and easing movement of large furniture.
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