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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
6
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The Emmetsburg Democrat responds to a Vindicator and Republican critique of consumer costs post Standard Oil dissolution. The piece argues trust regulation, competition, and broader national impact, referencing Cum mins and Roosevelt era debates, with a focus on governance and party dynamics in Iowa history.
Sioux City Journal notes A B Cummins shifted from attacking the Taft administration to personal ambition. It cites his 1909 Senate remark that he had little concern about consistency, and recalls his 1910 convention conduct and reciprocity vote in 1904. The piece portrays Cummins as self-serving and opportunistic.
Washington February 19 Representative Hayes of California, a Republican insurgent, protests what he calls unfair methods of political attack on President Taft. He praises Taft as patriotic and honest, condemns mudslinging, personal politics and falsehoods aimed at the White House, and laments the rise of hostile, inconsistent tactics in national politics.
Washington Post quotes Gen John C Jowlin Nebraska lawyer noting Taft has grown stronger in recent weeks. He says Taft’s aggressive stance wins allies and many Republicans predict a strong first ballot showing. He cites La Follette collapse and insurgency subsiding as backing for a conservative, prosperous administration.
As the primary nears, politicians tied to the rankest lugurgents shift to support the standpat vote. Frank P. Woods is named among those joining the roll. Congress Republicans recently formed a committee to direct the congressional campaign with Wim. McKinley re elected chairman, backing J. G. Cannon.
The Webster City Freeman quotes criticism that a campaign committee favored standpatters over progressives in past races. It notes Frank P. Woods complained four years earlier that the committee aided Conner in this district, while Woods fought his battles alone. Woods later praised MacKinley as committee chairman, then backed Smith for rules as progressives sought control. The piece frames Woods' shift as patriotism in a primary age.
A collie named Shep is said to be the sole living creature to go over Shoshone Falls and survive. The dog, swept into the Snake River cavern then onto a rock below the falls, clung and finally returned to shore with the aid of his owner and rescuers. He suffered minor injuries, with no lasting harm.
A nostalgic tour of English coaching inns near London includes oak rafters and stuffed game, with famed hostelries like the Angel of the Annunciation at Staines and the White Hart at Henfield. It recalls historic travelers such as Nelson, Sheridan, Pope, Walpole, and Dickens characters visiting these inns across centuries.
An easterner recounts a southern town train ride where turnip sandwiches prompted passengers to throw them out. Razorback hogs waited at the edge of town and gobbled discarded sandwiches, having learned the train’s schedule to catch the feed within yards of the stop.
An elderly farmer from Schaghticoke and a Kansas City journalist discuss the high costs of modern living. He claims owning a Hummer saves money on groceries and meals by visiting the countryside and hosting social visits, turning travel into practical outings rather than expenses. The notion of returning home after trips is challenged by the car’s social network.
The Holmesteaders, known as the Young Fraternal Giant in twenty two states, report another large class at their last meeting. Over forty applications have been received in recent weeks as Homesteadars organize in Estherville less than a year. The charter remains open with another class to be adopted March 7 as Emmet Homestead No 316 nears 200 members.
List of dates and locations for patrols and posts in February ending March first. Mentions Ratherville Su perior Terril Graver Dolliver Grasttinger and local officials Feb 22 to Mar 1 with distances stated.
Denver erupts over the menu for the president is widely debated as citizens and committee members clash over whether bean soup is proper. Amid verse like tones the piece notes the menu may include celery oysters champagne and beefsteak while observers joke about aristocracy and plebeian fare.
A collection of curious advertisements features phrases like Teeth extracted while you wait and Ladies having old feathers can be re dyed. Other lines promise gloves at 60c per pair and a tempting undertaker opportunity. A Japanese laundry ad offers pricing by quantity and notes unwearable boots and a Portland store with New milk and our own make cards.
A fragment shows a judge note where a school mistress expresses interest in the speaker's father. She remarks after repeated admonitions that she wonders what sort of father he is, indicating a cross generational mischief or misunderstanding in a light, humorous tone.
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