University of Iowa attendance soars 13.5 percent this fall
Official figures from Iowa City show a 13.5 percent rise in University of Iowa enrollment this fall with 2215 students registered. The liberal arts college leads in numbers with 925 men and 492 women, while the engineering freshmen report a 60 percent gain. The mix of men and women remains about two to one in favor of men across nine colleges.
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Towa City
University of Iowa
F. C. Ensign
College of Liberal Arts
College of Medicine
Homeopathic College
College of Dentistry
College of Engineering
College of Fine Arts
School of Music
Ube University
Woman testifies to Chamberlain cough remedy
Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pennsylvania swears by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy saying it is far superior to all others especially for croup. Lemmon's Pharmacy offers the medicine and Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended for sick headache caused by a troubled stomach with a promise of headache relief.
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P. H. Brogan
Wilson
Chamberlain
Croup
Lemmon
Taft and Wilson at Road Congress in Atlantic City
President Taft and Governor Woodrow Wilson planned to speak at the American Road Congress opening in Atlantic City. Wilson attends a delegates reception. Taft may visit later in the week as the convention runs through Saturday.
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Atlantic City
WW. J
Taft
Woodrow Wilson
American Road Congress
Wilson
Congress
United States
American Association For Highway Improvement
American Automobile Association
National Association of Road Machinery and Material Manufacturers
Logan Walter Page
Office of Public Roads
Page
France
Civil Service
John C. Black
United States Civil Service Commission
Old Trails Committee
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
D. A R
Progressive Governor Candidate Norton Noted in Tilt
In Missouri politics Judge Albert D Norton on the Progressive ticket is highlighted as of Italian descent. Washington circles report William Loeb Jr considered for president of Washington Railway and Electric. Republicans say Taft gains strength as campaign sentiment shifts. Hilles notes heavy Progressive and Democrat letters urging Taft for prosperity. Tammany Hall leader Murphy moves toward renominating Governor Dix as Democrats head to Syracuse.
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Albert D. Norton
Missouri
Washington
William Loeb, Jr
Port of
New York
Washington Railway & Electric Company
Hilles
Taft
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Syracuse
Dix
Monkeys in Surprising Gallery Offer Comic Study
Howard L Rain presents a satirical walkthrough of primates in a zoo, from the clever toes of the monkey to the flamboyant mandrill and the dignified gorilla. The piece mocks human nature through animal comparison, noting the chimpanzee’s reserve and the dangers of toying with apes.
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Africa
Mr. Darwin
Suffrage drama and party splits loom in New York
In a solid Democrat bloc led by Senator O Gorman and William McAdoo a split may follow if Dix is not dropped. New York suffragists plan a Lystrata drama next January to fund and boost their cause as they push for votes in Congress. War Department offers Army commission exams January 15 with about fifty spots for ages 21 to 27. Washington probes on campaign contributions target Bliss family and Harriman. Reed Bliss may testify if asked.
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United States
O'Gorman
William G. McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
McAdoo
Tammany
Dix
New York
Congress
Lawrence Houseman
United States Army
War Department
Senate Committee
Washington
Miss Bliss
Cornelius Bliss
Republican National Committee
Bliss
E. H. Harriman
Meacham Estate Farm Sale Planned in Washington County
Referee sale of the Meacham Estate farm comprising 119 acres in Lee and Clay townships Washington County Iowa will be held on the premises to the highest adequate bidder Tuesday October 15 1912 at 2 pm. Write or phone Hugh Meacham Richland or J W Teeter referee Washington Iowa for details.
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Meacham
Lee
Clay Township
Washington Co
Iowa
Clay Cheese Factory
Hugh Meacham
Richland
J. W. Teeter
Washington
Ministry Decline in College Graduates Widens Across Professions
A United States Bureau of Education bulletin by Bailey Burritt shows Harvard and Yale now award only about 2 to 3 percent of graduates to the ministry, while teaching, law, and business gain. The study tracks shifts from clergy to these fields across Penn, Oberlin, Michigan, and other colleges, noting teaching as the dominant career and ministry at a low five to six percent.
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Harvard
Yale
Bailey B. Burrit
United States Bureau of Education
Buslacge
Yaen Law
University of Pennsylvania
Oberlin College
University of Michigan
Columbia
Dartmouth
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Oberlin
Wisconsin
Brown
Ministry
Keeping In the Limelight Paradox in Senate Visit
A brief quip contrasts lawmaking with visibility as a senator visits. The exchange suggests tension between transparency and political maneuvering during public appearances. The remark implies lasting impact and potential recurrence if aims remain undisclosed.
Sixty Acres of Farm Machinery Highlighted by Iowa Homestead
The Iowa Homestead article notes the late Iowa State Fair set a 60 acre record for farm machinery exhibits and reports 60 thousand workers in machinery factories with output nearing 30 million dollars. It urges readers to subscribe to both papers at 4.50 per year and offers samples at the office.
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Iowa Homestead
Iowa
Homesead
Morning After QOH Delivers vivid hangover critique
A vivid verse sketch portrays a reveler waking with a brutal hangover. The speaker recalls bedfellows in boots and hat, a bearlike chair companion, and a dogged pursuit of hair of the dog. The narrator names R. E. Morse as a co participant in the boozy routine.
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Thomas
R. E. Morse
Heads Fall Imminent as Ulster Covenant Draws Near
London reports a grave government worry over Ulster Day in Ireland. Large forces near Belfast prepare for potential unrest as anti Home Rule factions vow to sign a solemn covenant. Leaders such as the Duke of Abercorn and the Marquis of Salisbury speak as 500 000 to 750 000 are expected to sign. Women pledge backing men in the anti Home Rule cause.
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London
Ireland
Belfast
Duke of Abercorn
Duke of Devonshire
Marquis of Londerry
Marquis of Salisbury
Marcus Beresford
Ulster
Pister
United Kingdom
Presbyterians Offer City Auto Ride for Synod Visitors
The United Presbyterian church invites local car owners to provide transportation for visiting Synod members next Wednesday at 4 30 p m. Owners asked to assemble at Second United Presbyterian Church to offer rides through the city.
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United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian Church
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