Roosevelt and Cummins clash over shared hero myth
The piece argues that linking Gov Cummins with President Roosevelt is a superficial, biased comparison. It contrasts their records, noting Cummins has shifted stance while Roosevelt maintains steadiness, and cites editorials from the Hawarden Independent and Iowa City Republican to question the implied unity of their political goals and tariff views.
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Gov. Cummins
Roosevelt
Bernard Murphy
Murphy
The Reign of Right in Chicago Liquor Fees
The Chicago city council passed ordinances setting saloon licenses at $1,000 annually after a fierce battle. Supporters hail the higher fee as a curb on crime and a boost to public service while conceding some intoxication remains. The reform aims to reduce saloons and improve regulation without crippling lawful vendors.
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Chicago
Whcn
Witerloo
Personal notice from A Z. in Des Moines Iowa
Communications sought from A Z. Personal in Des Moines Iowa. Urges recipients to contact Cedar Replds via C.DIL for important matter. No further details provided.
The Adventurers Chapter XVT Escape Attempt
An unnamed narrator, imprisoned in a castle with treasure, plots escape from a barn prison. He studies guards and exits, finds a weak hatch atop the roof, and plans a night ascent using a bent knife to cut through roof rafters. The narrative focuses on tension between allies and the failing bargain as time drags toward dusk.
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Brcombe
Sercombe
Hood
Aliun
Tool
Iberd
Iowan
Serecombe Atill
Vielcame
Astrolie
Escape and Alliance Amid The Inn Conspiracy
Greatorex evades guards by tunneling from a barn into the woods then flees to an inn loft. Hood and Sercombe confront him as police close in, the parson and vicar ensure tensions ease, and Jones is forced to admit suspicion. Intrigue continues as plans hinge on trust and impending capture.
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Leod
Greatores
Blackguard
Hood
Sercombe
Greatorex
J Desty
Jones
Rugby
Bercomhie
Imitation of a Nature and Local Notes at Castle
An excerpt shows a narrator and friends discussing aristocratic connections and a castle mystery amid snobbery and religion. Nearby items report Mrs Whititch's accident, Independence’s pure water supply, and a fire at M. H. church confirming river suction efficacy.
Iowa Town News In Brief From Logan And Surroundings
The state brief reports the Logan district treasurer with 4 ballots on hand totaling 22064.49 dollars, Amy D Folillo named postmaster at Hanlontown, Maine grain dealer Alpert Barris dead, and a serious head wound to Mrs TW Coats of Dubuque. Propositions on a St Joseph church in Jefferson defeated but not abandoned. Frank Flory dies in Shenandoah, 66 days after a Burlington Junction back injury. Cedar Rapids reports few arrests, ambulance runs mostly for charity. A Conrad Bier arrest follows a hammer attack on neighbor George Stearns at Garner. Fred Richner injured by a stick on a Le Mars farm. Three cars burn at Red Oak, suspected arson. Mrs Susan Crouch dies near Atlantic after long Cass County residence. Des Moines regimental cavalry stationed, and a local photographer G G Brown, beaten, missing feared dead. Prohibitionists gear for Des Moines city race with Ira D Kellog to lead temperance ticket. Judge Byington order in Eddy case. S T W Fairall bonds set at 26000, guardian named for minors. Willis Dyson, 14, killed in Bussey when platform car crushed between two coaches. Des Moines launches club may bring a riverfront club house. Julius Moetzner linked to Davenport launch plans. Colonel Ellis J Boget of Cedar Rapids dies at 75 after civil war service. News reaches Charles City that his California wintering father died en route home. E M Clark narrowly escapes a cow attack near Shenandoah. dog holds mouth until help arrives.
The Breath of Life and the Gorilla’s Lungs
A health note argues strong lungs signify powerful creatures and shares a testimonial from Mrs. Ora A. Stephens of Port Williams Delaware. She used three bottles of King’s New Discovery to stop a two year cough and claim a cure for consumption, with trial bottle offered.
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Ora A. Stephens
Port Williams
King
Wangler Hros & Todd
Dmg
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The
Adventurers
By HB. Marriott ‘Watson
Chen
Dondy Pries
Scrcombe
Mr. Morgan
Dr. Morgan
Weyae
Icecimen
Chewson
T Faney
Morgan
Independence News Notes
Whititch
HH. Gites’ Farm
Independence
America
M. H
Effy
Logan
Amy D. Folillo
Hanlontown
Worth County
O. A. Rye
Alpert Barris
Maine
TW. Coats
Dubuque
Ataiva
St. Joseph's
Cniteh
Jefferson
Frank Flory
Shenandoah
Burlington Junction
Cedar Rapids
Conrad Bier Wag
Garner
George Stearns
Fred Richner
le Mare
Red Oak
Susan Crouch
J. W. Lamb
Atlantic
Cass County
Des Moines I
Hieventh
G. Brown
Taurens
Ira D. Kellog
Shelright
Willis, Dyson
James Byson
Bussey
Des Moines Spors
Julius Moetzer
Davenport
Prima Mayers
Elis J. Boget
Colar Rapids
Ellis
Frank Allen
Charles City
California
Allen
Jewell Junction
E. M. Clark
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