Roosevelt comments and editorials on politics and suffrage
The piece surveys political chatter about Roosevelt Taft and the South, suffrage timing, Cuba, and finance with sharp quips. It cites Morgan, Hearst, Fairbanks, and Foraker while critiquing journalism and trust magnates. It notes Webster City Freeman on Dr Shallenberger and state board of health ethics and advertising.
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Webster City
United States Senate
State Board of Health
Shallenberger
Economic plea on trade and railroads in Pacific market
A speaker argues the United States cannot compete in Pacific trade without intelligent legislation and ship ownership by railroads. He claims high sailor wages versus Japanese pay, warns hostile laws cripple industry, and cites shipping giants like the Great Northern. The piece laments unemployment among railroad workers and factory hands, urging policy change over subsidies.
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Armevies
Great Northern
Larnakers
Universal Language Dream Declared Inopportune
Professor Emil Reich argues against a universal tongue, claiming it would erase European and global diversity. He notes practical need for multiple languages in America and Britain and warns a single common language would dull intellect and culture. He insists language mastery comes from learning and failing to become a true polyglot.
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Europe
American Women Have Been Petted Too Much
Mrs. John and Swipt editorial argues American women have been pampered, warning the parlor suffrage approach will fail. The piece urges political methods and practical activism, claiming women must engage in hard work for justice and outcomes.
College No Recruiting Ground For Socialism
A fragmented editorial fragment argues that socialism cannot gain traction in America due to diffuse wealth and self interest. It suggests wealthy individuals resist collective efforts and contends socialistic programs fail without broad societal shifts. The piece references college influence and the recruiting ground for socialism.
Admiral Evans rejects house gift and presidency
A Birmingham Age-Herald quip notes an Indiana woman with the maiden Partridge has husbands named Robin Sparrow and Quayle. The remark suggests she favors men who are birds, while the admiral Evans resists becoming a gift recipient or leader.
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Indiana
Partridge
Robin
Sparrow
Quayle
Birmingham Age-Herald
Iowa Legislature Offer Promises A Busy Session
The Iowa Legislature will assemble soon for a session with many important measures proposed. Subscribe to The Daily Register and Leader for full daily reports from now to April 15 1909, including daily and Sunday editions. Also notes Sicily Italy earthquakes have caused massive loss of life with 100000 to 200000 believed dead and many cities destroyed.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register and Leader
Daily Register and Leader
Register and Leader
Register and Leader Company
Des Moines
Sicily
Italy
Terrible Accdent Burns Cox Family in Union Fire
After dinner Saturday a fire at the John Lane property in east Union trapped Matthew Cox, his wife, and two children. Cox, a blacksmith, ignited by a gasoline forge blast, suffered deep burns. Mrs. Cox and children burned on hands and face. The family was taken to Eldora Emergency hospital. Mrs. Cox and children improving, Cox in grave condition with convulsions. A relief fund was started at the Christian church. Lane property damaged, insurance questionable.
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John Lane
East Union
Matthew Cox
Cox
Wood & Son
Union
Mr Cox
Childre
Christian Church
Union Star
Notice to Hunters Near Hardin City and Hickory Grove
Notice restricts hunting in the timber around Hardin City and Hickory Grove under penalty of the law. Hunting must stop at Nee Grrizens or Jackson Township.
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Hardin City
Hickory Grove
Danger in Delay Warns Kidney Trouble Remedy
Eldora resident W. S. Nutting endorses Doan's Kidney Pills as a safe remedy for kidney ailments. He recalls attacks eight years earlier with burning secretions and back pain, says a few doses improved him, and the cure has remained permanent. Doan's Kidney Pills sell for 50 cents via Wester-Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents.
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Bright
Doan
Eldora
W. S. Nutting
Dean
Wester-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Herald Offers Tribune Subscriptions in Conjunction
The Herald announces Tribune daily subscriptions at three dollars for a short term. The notice promotes combining Herald readership with Chicago Tribune delivery in a bundled offer.
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The
Herald
Daily Chicago Tribune
Connersive
Demand for steel prices unsettled in trade review discussion
The Trade Review notes uncertainty among steel buyers about price stability for raw and manufactured steel. Producers warn wages must fall to lower production costs, while some tonnage has been released but not yet shifted demand. The piece compares buyer behavior to choosing a horse by its picture, urging caution in purchasing without seeing true value.
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Hteel
Oed
Tron
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