Public editor scorns inflammatory literature and religious meddling
The writer denounces Buffalo Bill’s Wild West and similar papers as harmful to sane minds, urging tolerance and defense of religious freedom. They defend nonsectarian journalism, lament sectarian aims, and critique local political quirks including Judge Quarton’s milk spoon stunt and Payne County candidate Oyster.
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Nick Carter
Prohibition Debates and Party Backlash in Iowa Politic
The piece discusses prohibition politics in Pocahontas County and statewide. It critiques the Republican stance on enforcing laws, laments undercurrent support for saloons, and notes Beet Sugar Factory politics and Democratic party criticisms alongside editorials on figures like Mitch and Tom Long.
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Prohibition era hunter adrift in uncharted forests
Bert Keltz of Webster City was said to have followed the bull moose trail on account of prohibition and became adrift in uncharted forests.
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The Farmer Loses Under New Tariff Policy
The Washington Post argues ten months of April 1914 shows a $1,000,000 monthly loss to American farmers from tariff reductions on imported foodstuffs. Exports fell by $64,416,000 while imports rose, benefiting foreign farmers and raising consumer costs. The piece urges restoring tariffs to protect American producers and warns voters to elect tariff-minded congressmen.
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Endorsed Uncle Tom's Cabin Version Scarce in Town
Teachers and preachers urge attendance to Uncle Tom's Cabin but condemn oversized cuts. For 25 years the Terry Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Company has led with the G. L. Aiken version, deemed the only true representation, unlike others that shorten or alter the text.
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