Taft and Taftites Split Over Panama Policy Debate
The piece surveys editorials from pro Taft journals reacting to the Panama Canal bill and Taft's stance. It notes criticism from New York Times and New York Sun about his Panama message, plus cautionary editorials from Detroit News and Indianapolis News on public opinion and party unity.
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George Harvey
Taft
New England
O Leant
Tet Spetion
Boslan
Ranscript
Tafte
Tarli
Mn Taft
Detroit News
Michigan
New York Times
Bia
Panama
Timaa
Ray
Brent Pndilc
Senate
House
Panama Canal
New York Sun
Byer
Indianapolis News
Commerce Court
Civil Service
Wilson
Chigag
Why Should He Ranign in Wilsons Vision
A garbled World War era column debates Governor Wilson and the Democratic path to the White House. It questions his leadership and electability while arguing about party unity and the implications of a possible New Jersey surge.
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Wilson
New York World
Ite
Wolegr
Japuccane
Pollu
Mondy Zeelil
New Jersey
White House
Fragmented OCR Spin on Political Standstill
A garbled excerpt discusses a political figure named Wilkua and a plan to leave him free to campaign without pay. The fragment mentions riots, riotsid, and withholding payment to the public for days or weeks, implying a crisis over campaign staffing and public salaries amid a political standoff.
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Wilkua
New Seteey
Governor Warns Against Sudden Tariff Change
The article quotes Governor Wheen urging restraint on tariffs, noting the risk of choking economic life and urging gradual, careful action in policy. It questions whether a free trader ally would support a cautious approach once in power.
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Wheen
Jersay
America
Hinrlehs
Fila
Wilaod
Rala
Mr. Wilson
Mr Perkins and the Progressive movement debate business motives
The passage argues Mr George W Perkins may act from unselfish patriotism or shrewd business motives within the Progressive movement. It suggests parties aim to balance social moral goals with economic stability and prosperity, noting big business supports stable policy and that no party seeks to destroy commerce.
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Perkin
Roosevelt
George W. Perkina
Perkins
Progreselyst
Parkingpod
McCormicks and Sons
Busines
Bab Balada Campaign Entry Sparks Confusion and Claims
The text notes Bab Balada entering the campaign with a curious, annoyed stance as Hearst urged alignment with Bryan. It criticizes the platform as noncommittal and evasive, claims Taft’s administration failed, and questions the pledge to do something after gaining power.
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Straddja
Hearst Hou
Taft
Turthar Report Reveals Later Documentary Evidence
A Turthar report notes that elaborate documentary evidence emerged later regarding a standard case. It mentions age details and extortion claims with vague phrasing describing the suspect’s parts and actions. The report emphasizes subsequent corroborating materials.
Feathers in Millinery Reach Peak Fancy and Craft
A feature on paradise, goura, and pheasant feathers used in new fall headwear. Describes mounting methods for large sprays, crown sweeps, and bordered bands, with natural and dyed colors, plus inexpensive ready made varieties. Julia Bottomldy.
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Jess
Variaty
Thesa
Julia Bottomldy
Common Sense in Corsets for Full Figures
A Woman's Home Companion excerpt advises that larger women should accept their flesh and fit corsets to their natural size. It argues against drastic reductions and recommends choosing a corset about three inches smaller than the dress waistband, highlighting comfort and appearance over drastic tightness.
Cleaning White Hair Tips From A Grandmother
A narrator describes a method to keep white hair clean without frequent washing. Use absorbent cotton placed over the bristles of a brush to draw out dust and dust buildup from the hair, brushing gently and repeating nightly. The approach aims to reduce washing while maintaining hair cleanliness.
Future fashion trends predicted for fall fabrics and styles
La Mode pratique notes taffets silks velvet and satin as fall favorites with laces beading and brocades. Radium satin and tulle remain popular with pale shades and floral garlands. new gathered styles reveal ankles and asymmetrical hems.
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la Mode
Mystery surrounds drowning of Olitora Miller in Iowa lake
Reports say Olitora Miller son of O I Miller and grandson of Judge Weaver vanished after a porch discussion about school plans. He was later found drowned in Clear Lake after a boating trip with a party. Circumstances and a nasal hemorrhage prompt speculation of foul play. Twenty five dollars reportedly missing from his possession.
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Manon City
Olitora Miller
Miller
Champalen
Judge Weaver
Laws Supremie Court
Clesy Lake
Weaver Cottage
Qrst
Dam at Keokuk to be Cooper Dam historic feat of engineering
The Keokuk dam on the Mississippi between Keokuk Iowa and Hamilton Illinois is described as a world class engineering marvel. Built by the Mississippi River Power Company under chief engineer Rugh B Cooper the project will generate over 300000 horsepower. The complex includes dam power house lock dry dock ice fender and a concrete monolith 4 049 feet long with 110 spans and steel gates. The structure also features a 1718 by 192 by 177 foot power house and a 400 foot long lock.
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Keokuk
Burlington
Wen
Thomas Wilkinson
Missisaippi
Mississippi River Power Company
Rugh BL. Gooper
Panne
Oats Run 103 Bushels Per Acre Near Algona
Forest City farmer Knehla More's claimed oat yield of 103 bushels per acre was disputed after a theft incident by Charles Vipond on the Lewis H. Smith farm. The farm near Algona yielded 25 acres with threshing completed and a 10 percent per-stroke overrun found in machine measures. Pioneer farmers note unprecedented yields this year.
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Algona
Forest City
Charles Vipond
Lewis H. Smith
Here
Hydrophobia Reported At Hart Farm Hog Affected
A Boone county report from the Hart farm northwest of Ogden describes hydrophobia in hogs. Several animals show foaming at the mouth and aggressive biting. hogs are penned and no person or animal is allowed near the yard while precautions are enforced.
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Boone
Tra Hart Farm
Ogden
Body of Clarence Weaver Found in Clear Lake
The 19 year old Clarence Weaver, grandson of Judge Weaver, was found dead in Clear Lake. Marks on his face and a broken neck suggest foul play as investigators probe the case with family present at Dodge's Point.
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Weaver
Mason City
Clarence Weaver
Judge Weaver
Towa Supreme Court
Clear Lake
Walter Weaver
Dodge's Point
Marke
Book Dropped by Thief Triggers Cedar Arrest
A memorandum book dropped by a burglar at the People's clothing store led to the arrest of W. E. Brown of Fairview Kentucky. Police recovered stolen goods and found Brown in bed after he confided. The book contained the names and lodging details of his boarding house.
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Cedar
People's Clothing
W. E. Brown
Fairview
Ken
Goodd. Brown
Brown
Demand for Iowa prison report exceeds copies
Des Moines reports a strong demand for the prison probation report by Attorney General George Cosson. A letter requested 50 copies, but Cosson notes only 3,000 were printed and more copies cannot be supplied. The report had been sent to every state in the Union. Ames hosts six Uruguayan agricultural inspectors visiting Iowa and the state fair.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Coplea
George Cosson
Yergens
Coson
Timorg
Bix Uruguans
Wisit-Ames
Ames
Uruguay
South America
United States
Europe
Asia
Iowa News Notes Mixed Injuries and Local Crime Report
The item lists injuries from a Tinaway accident in Oto, a fatal swing incident in Sibley, a death from tetanus after recent injuries near Hubbard, and criminal charges including check forging by Mark Jenkins of Montgomery and Spirit Lake. It also notes local farming co operatives forming to protect crops and various civic events and minor incidents across the northwestern Iowa region.
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John Frederickson
Ja¢ Peeterson
Oto
Pleasa
Bilery Niifensger
Sibley
Ile
Mayd Olgon
Huwai'den
Yu'iall
Mark Jenkins
Montgomery Fan
Spirit Lake
Montgomery
Danis
Luke Urtenbugsard
Banborg
Wis
Sch
Herman
Neil
Ial Gant
Brian Farrag
Sof Fane Hi x Trelevator
Meany &Johneon
Iy Baker
Thipiis
Farot
Holy Falybaiinge
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