Des Moines Letter Highlights Iowa Politics and Fair
The column notes Harvey Igham returns from a California trip, praises the state fair, and discusses free admission ideas. It mentions candidates Basher of Waterloo, Geo C White of Story County, and J I Myerly shaping campaigns. It also covers the capitol extension, Mt. Ayr hitch racks vote, Iowa grape shipments, and race for state treasurer.
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Gipdock
Des Moines
Harvey I Gham
Regia Jar & Leader
California
Basher
Waterloo
Geo. C. White
Story County
Capitol
Iowa
War articles to follow in early Saturday Evening Post
The note indicates additional war coverage will appear in early issues of The Saturday Evening Post, with more war articles to come.
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Europe
Saturday Evening Post
Bennett
Paris
Cobb
Curtis
The
Ladies’ Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Samuel Blythe Reports From Petrograd War Scenes
Reporter Samuel G. Blythe returns from Petrograd where he witnessed the clash between German and Russian forces over Poland. He previews forthcoming pieces The Singing Soldiers and The High Spy in Russia and plans to write political articles for The Saturday Evening Post from Washington.
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Pet-rograd
Poland
Russia
Blythe
Washington
Saturday Evening Post
Inter-state liquor law case and Iowa political notes
A column discusses a court question over liquor shipped across state lines and state law reach. It praises Keosauqua Republican editor John W Rowley and notes attention to Senator Allen as a potential Republican governor nominee. It mentions W L Harding's strong speech and possible 11th district congressional run, plus Des Moines post office activity and peach prices in Missouri versus Iowa, urging producer consumer alignment. Des Moines Aug 30. C C Pugh.
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Keosauqua
John W. Rowley
Minneapolis Journal
Senator Allen
Iowa
Missouri
Des Moines
C. C. Pugh
Opening a Nation's Eyes on Citizen Reserves and Peace
An editorial applauds President Wilson as he calls for a large citizen army reserve to defend the country while seeking peace. It argues readiness and popular courage are needed to deter aggression, asserting safety lies in a strong, citizen-led defense rather than aggressive militarism.
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America
United States
Wilson
Theregular Army
National Guard
Thrift Lessons For Young Men And The School Of Life
A column urges young men to see dollars like ducks that pair with thrift. Early savings protect future wealth while careless spending invites ruin. Emphasizes discipline, restraint, and steady growth toward financial security with admonitions about safety and prudence.
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Hell
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Fontanelle Observer
W. H. McClure
Republic
Minnesota
Anita Record
Counciman
J. I. Myerly
Myerly
Lanerice
Anti-Saloon League
Henry Brady
Dallas County
Brady
Clarence McCracken
Colfax Clipper
Clipper
Ham Robinson
Mt. Ayr
Montrose
Geo. I
Dobson
Polk County
Greenwood
Union
Leslie H. Frances
Senate
Frances
Express
Arnold Bennett
Samuel G. Blythe
Irvin Cobb
Curtis Publishing” Co
Arriss F. Thomas
W. L. Harding
Harding
Congress
Callingbournes Art
Oshanters
sSedegean
Smith Brothers
Rolfe
John Deere
Sion
A. B. Symes
Rolfe, Iowa
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