Water franchise debate stirs editorials and tax notes
The piece criticizes a morning advertisement as inflammatory and biased, accusing the Reporter and water company of deceit and passion in the water franchise fight. It contrasts opposing views, cites the council tax levy in Sac City, and notes Ottumwa Herald's take on General Weaver versus Cummins.
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Waterloo
Haring Organ
The
Water Company
Or. Arbuckle
Kingsley
Sobe
Matty
Sac City
Ottumwa
Moores
James B. Weaver
Cummins
Keokul
U. & Senator
Weaver
Cumming
Longtime Illinois politician Kane County native recalled
Fragmentary history notes reveal a biography of a 19th century Illinois figure born August 15, 1846 in DeKalb County. The subject studied at Hillsdale College, practiced law in Aurora, served as Kane County states attorney, joined the Republican state central committee, was a presidential elector, served in Congress, and from 1903 held a U.S. Senate seat.
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Iwag Bam
DeKelb
Illnois
Hillsdale College
Michigan
Aurora
Kane County
Republican State Central Committee of Winds
Blaine
Logan
Congress
United States
Political proposals and campaigns shape 1912 outlook
A survey of political moves shows Georgia's Representative Griggs backing Bryan as the Democratic presidential favorite in the South while Missouri watchers anticipate Herbert Hadley as the gubernatorial Republican candidate with William Cowherd seeking the Democratic standard. Hearst managers plan a New York City conference with Independence League leaders to map next year’s national campaign. Sam Fessenden, retiring from active politics, remains with law practice. Connecticut’s pension bill fees cited. Big-name GOP luminaries, Taft and Fairbanks among others, are expected to aid Oklahoma’s initial campaign. A health note promises a cure for catarrh via Hall’s Catarrh Cure, with a $100 reward for any failure.
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Missouri
Herbert B. Hadley
William 8. Cowherd
William JR. Hearst
Independence League
New York City
Hearst
South
Sam Fessensfen
Connecticut
National Republican Committee
Blain-Cleveland
Essenden
Republi
Oklahoma
Taft
Fairbanks
Dolliver
Long
Warner
Everidge
Shermen
New York
Watson
Indiana
Burton
Ohio
Litttegeta
Maine
European alliance whispers cloud Miss Margaretta Drexel match
Rumors float that Margaretta Drexel may wed a British MP, Winston Churchill, detailing his modest means but strong prospects. Also noted are Edith Root and Captain Grant engagement, Countess Lonyay’s aristocratic title, and Mrs. Elizabeth Finnan's wartime service from Greensburg Indiana.
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Margaretta Drexel
Europe
Winston Churchhill
Life limit. eminent scientists urge longer human span
The article cites unanimous scientific conclusion that life limitation is well below attainable possibilities with current knowledge. It discusses a critical period between ages 60 and 60 and urges better decade care, arguing carelessness shortens longevity. It promotes Dr King s New Discovery for coughs and throat ailments with endorsements from local editor William M Dirty and a promotional sale at Wangler Bros. drug store. Max Charlton and daughter Ethel travel by automobile from Clear Lake to Waterloo. Dr Charlton accompanied on a trip east.
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Wangier
Otsego County
Wmn. M. Dirty
Otsego Journal
Gilbertsville
Dr. King
Wangler Bros
Max Charlton
Daunghter Ethel
Weterloo
Clear Lake
Dr. Charlton
Miss Charlton
Rock Island
Harvest picnic and county notes fill Iowa briefs
State News in Brief reports Fayette harvest picnic at Klock's Island Fayette. Mystery over a county supervisor contract explores ties to a Tex ferret firm. Muscatine hosts a shooting tournament Sept 24 25. Rock Island freight cases and Des Moines university news also appear alongside local obituaries and railway incidents.
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Ith
Fayettte County
Klock’s Island
Fayette
Muscatine County
Nichols Gum Club
Howard M. North
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railroad
North
Misaouri Pacific
St. Louis
Dupo
East St. Louis
Lake Shore
Tessaline and Henry in a Metropolitan Week of Fun
Tessaline, a frail socialite, charters a packed week with Henry, Jessaline, Clara, and a chorus of gala events from a Select School past to a metropolitan tour. The piece notes vivid dinners, operas, fashion, and a moral on external measures of capacity versus wealth and leisure amid a 900 pound character and lunch courses.
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Epreehig Bunny
Tessalina
Jessaline
Jeasaline
Jeasalioe
Henry
Prentig
Leary
Belect
Iim
Clara
Roosevelt
Clare Tech
Jendsline
Signor Dagolini
Sam
Route to Point Barrow Described With Arctic Trek
In a terse outline the article notes the journey from Seattle to Valdes by steamer, then 2700 miles by sled to Point Barrow Alaska. The route emphasizes the extreme distance and harsh travel conditions faced to reach this northern outpost.
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Point Barrow
Point
Barrow
Alaska
Seattle
Valdes
Largest wooden building in the world amid New Zealand towns
The parliament building in Wellington, New Zealand, is the world’s largest wooden structure. In Wellington and other towns many houses, churches, and business buildings are made of wood.
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Parliament
Welling‘ton
New
Mealend
Wellington
New Zealand
Churchae
Business Hhoukes
Algerian Travelers and the Skill of Life Shoot
A compact note highlights Algerian storytellers and travelers famed for their prowess in handling risky life situations with expert timing and skill, reflecting a tradition of practical wisdom and adventurous travel.
Minjoy Hill Observatory Marks Historic Maritime Ties
An early 20th century note recalls Minjoy Hill Observatory as among the oldest, linking its 1907 milestone to its earlier role in privateer days of 1812. It served townspeople by announcing sailings and winnings of Portland ships, illustrating enduring harbor connections.
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Minjoy Hill
Portland
Niagara Faile Powers and Whale Bone Trade Notes
An electric engineer notes Niagara Falls beauty is dimmed by the power generation era, estimating 3,000,000 horsepower worth over $100,000,000 annually. In Hawaker England, whale jawposts for cattle trade rise twelve feet, symbolizing whaling's past wealth and increasing whalebone ages dated to 300 and 400 years.
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NH Aner Falls
Hawaker
England
Bath mat craft from discarded bedspreads described
The article explains making bath mats by cutting squares from discarded bedspreads and trimming edges to size. The mats are pleasant beside the bath but should be folded and hung when not in use as they are not heavy enough to replace a towel.
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Iownl House of Representatives
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