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Newspaper
Upper Des Moines Republican
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
6
An ad claims kidney trouble harms blood filtration leading to pains and rheumatism. It touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure, noting urine markers and urging purchases from druggists or by mail from Binghamton New York. It repeats the brand name and postal address on every bottle.
The Republican platform lauds Theodore Roosevelt’s era as an epoch in American history. It pledges revision of tariff schedules after the next presidential inauguration, endorses currency and resource conservation measures, and promises clearer court rules on injunctions. The party emphasizes law enforcement, anti-trust actions, labor protection, and inland waterways improvements.
A historical pamphlet asserts under Republican leadership America has become the richest nation, vastly wealthier than England, France, and Germany. It claims wealth grew from 14 billion to 110 billion, credits productive industries, agriculture, and liberty with equal opportunity and calls for sustained prosperity through Republican policies.
The party lauded for enacting wholesome laws during recent sessions. It commends emergency currency measures, the national monetary commission, labor and government safety statutes, military efficiency laws, widows pension, child labor act for DC, rail and fire safety statutes, and other laws protecting public welfare.
A Republican platform calls for tariff revision via a special session of Congress after the next president's inauguration. It endorses duties tied to production costs, supports maximum aid and minimum rates to counter foreign discrimination, and aims to protect American workers wage standards and domestic interests including free exchange with the Philippines on certain products like sugar and tobacco.
The Republicans approve emergency measures by the government and support a permanent currency system. They favor appointing a national monetary commission to study methods, seek elasticity to meet agricultural and industrial needs, and back postal savings banks for public convenience and thrift.
The text argues for amendments to the federal anti trust act to extend federal supervision and publicize the management of interstate corporations with power to monopoly. It asserts past Republican passage and Democratic opposition and calls for stronger oversight by a fearless administration. The piece frames the measure as a means to achieve real objectives and improve accountability.
The measure to allow tariff agreements within federal oversight is supported. Backed by approval of strict enforcement against rebates and discrimination, the plan aims to reduce the advantage of large shippers over small ones and expand Interstate Commerce Commission powers to investigate railroad accounts and publish them.
The article cites the push for an employers liability law, safety appliance statutes, and other protections for engineers, firemen, trainmen, and railroad telegraphers. It notes mediation arbitration between railroads and workers and government compensation policies as key achievements this session.
The Republican party vows continued dedication to safety and better conditions for workers, supports an eight hour day on public works, preferred wage claims for certain workers, a child labor statute for D C, investigations into mining disasters, and stronger anti contract labor laws. It emphasizes wage workers' needs, citizenship, and equal opportunity for all Americans across occupations.
The Republican party pledges to uphold the authority and integrity of federal courts and preserve life and property, while urging reform of federal procedure rules. They argue writs of injunction should not be issued when there is no live dispute, except to prevent irreparable injury, with a speedy hearing afterward.
In a piece praising the farmer as central to national welfare the article notes the Republican record of aiding agriculture, extending rural mail delivery, expanding portal service, and supporting good country roads funded publicly. It commends state aid and the National Agricultural Department’s efforts to test road construction methods.
The party reaffirms over fifty years of support for African Americans, praising progress in intelligence industry and citizenship. It demands full enforcement of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments and rejects any disenfranchisement based on race as un-American and repugnant to the law.
The article endorses the movement for conserving natural resources and improving waterways, harbors, and great lakes. It supports anti waste measures for lumber, reclamation of arid lands, and the Republican policy of free public-domain land distribution to settlers. It calls for a systematic plan benefiting all county areas and national waterways.
The Sixtieth Congress backed ampla reforms for national defense adding two new battleships torpedo boat destroyers three steam colliers eight submarines and fortifying bases. It also supports a female nurse corps for naval hospitals and ships while integrating state militias into the national force and approving joint army militia maneuvers. It commits to protecting Americans abroad and ensuring equal rights of travel and residence.
Under the Repide administration, the United States has experienced notable growth in foreign commerce. The article notes substantial expansion of trade and economic activity driven by Republican policies, highlighting improved export and import figures and overall market optimism during the period described.
The recent visit of the Secretary of State ushers in a vast employment and capital boost valued around eight billion dollars. It inaugurates a new trans Pan American commerce and country, drawing the United States closer to twenty sister American republics with shared heritage and Republican government, offering expansive legitimate expansion opportunities.
The senate of the United States affirmed Hague conventions on neutral rights and laws of war, expanding Geneva principles and peaceful settlement of disputes. Arbitration pacts with major powers, extradition and neutralization treaties were advanced, strengthening international friendship and global cooperation.
Public policy advocates urge Congress to enact measures supporting American shipping to restore merchant marine prestige, bolster national defense, expand foreign trade, and aid industrial prosperity.
A party statement stresses generous pensions for those who fought for the country and widows orphans, praises current widow pensions, vows liberal administration of pension laws, and supports continued civil-service enforcement. It also backs stronger public health, and proposes a national bureau for mines and mining.
The text praises US actions abroad including freeing Cuba, governing Puerto Rico, and aiding the Philippines toward home rule. It endorses the Panama route for the Isthmian canal, notes progress, and supports admitting New Mexico and Arizona as states. It also urges a Lincoln centennial celebration in 1900, especially in public schools, to foster patriotism.
The statement argues Democrats failed to enact great GOP measures and that progress hinges on maintaining party power. It asserts Republicans have achieved reforms and that Democratic administration or divided responsibility would block them, urging continued GOP governance.
Leading medical writers and teachers across multiple schools of practice strongly endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for weak stomachs and chronic catarrhal diseases. The advert asserts cures for liver and bilious conditions, bronchial and throat issues, and claims the formula contains no alcohol and uses glycerine as a safe solvent. It cites professors from Jefferson Medical College, University of Pat, Bennett Medical College, and Cincinnati, with a promise of free endorsements by mail.
A political argument contrasts Republicanism with Democracy, claiming Republicans stand for sound money, protection, and earned wealth, while Democrats favor debased currency, free silver, and social programs. It asserts differences in adversity versus prosperity, weakness versus strength, and social liberalism versus individualism, urging readers to unite behind Republican policies for a stronger America.
Yom Moore of rural route 1 Cochran Georgia reports using Bucklen's Arnica Salve for a stubborn inflamed instep and achieve a perfect cure. Sold by R A Miller's drug store for 25 cents with a guarantee.
Mrs L Whitacre of Buffalo New York endorses Dr Thomas Electric Oil as the best remedy for an often fatal disease. She states it has been used with success for eight years in her family.
Heavy impure blood causes pimples headaches nausea and poor digestion. Burdock Blood Bitters promised to purify blood and restore health. It claims to stop itching and cure piles eczema salt rheum tetter and hives. DeWitt's Little Early Risers marketed as famous Hyer pills sold by BE 1 Conner & Co.
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