Criddick's Des Moines Letter Discusses Race, War, and Texas Growth
The column notes growing anti Japanese sentiment and calls for fair wages to support families of soldiers. It criticizes unprepared National Guards and Warren Garst's political stance. It also surveys Texas as an emerging, expansive state with vast land and agriculture, its climate variety, and its potential future wealth.
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Texarkana
Texas
Chicago
el Paso
Los Angeles
Point Isabel
Gulf Coast
Texline
New Mexico
New York
Des Moines
Denver
United States
Drink Hot Water Before Breakfast Inside Bath Health Craze
A widespread health fad promotes drinking real hot water with lime stone phosphate each morning. Proponents claim it cleanses stomach liver kidneys and bowels, prevents toxins from entering the blood, and cures various ailments though skeptics note simple dietary and hygiene measures suffice.
Monroe Doctrine vs Mexican policing sparks national debate
The piece argues the United States must enforce the Monroe Doctrine to protect Mexico and preserve regional order, warning that failure could invite foreign intervention. It also reviews Iowa political figures at a convention, noting potential candidates for governor and Congress and reporters headed to the Mexican border.
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Mexican
Mexico
Proceedings of the Pocahontas County Supervisors 1916
The minutes record drainage petitions and hearings, contractor settlements for Drainage Districts 4, 45, and 77, bridge construction orders, and allowances from the Poor Fund. Officials note surveys, engineer reports, and adjournments from July 1916 with multiple motions, appointments, and adjourned hearings.
Democrats Aim to Elect C C Putnam to Polk Lower House
On motion the board adjourned to July 18 1916. Democrats plan to elect C C Putnam to the Polk County lower house. Putnam, a dry and endorsed by church and temperance groups, is described as one of the cleanest men and a high ranking Polk County attorney. Ward C Henry wins county attorney nomination by a large vote, noted as a bright young lawyer in the city and state.
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C. C Putnam
Polk County
Putnam
Ward C. Henry
Young Goorneys
Ward Henry Praised as Hard Worker with Bright Future
The text lauds Ward Henry as clean and diligent, noting he is well regarded by friends and expected to win in November. It states he will be elected easily, signaling strong local support and confidence in his electoral prospects.
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California
J. H. Allen
Pocahontas
Senator Allen
Iowa
John W. Foster
Dallas- Guthrie-Audubon
Senate
Carl Dixon
Daily Capital
Independent
Minnesota
Ward Henry
Traveling Man Recovers From Severe Cholera Morbus Attack
In 1888 a traveler endured a brutal cholera morbus spell. Two doctors gave up hope, a porter bought Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, and after a double dose the narrator slept and awoke well enough to ride the train the next morning.
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