Lubricated Tariff Machine In Washington Policy Shift
The article discusses a new bipartisan approach to tariff legislation in Washington. It argues the house and senate leaders plus the president negotiate amendments before formal introduction to avoid public factional fights, aiming for a smoother, faster passage while preserving executive involvement. It contrasts this with traditional processes and notes debate over governmental theory versus populist participation.
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State board of education faces reversal on college control
A cedar Falls Bureau article notes the State Senate last Friday passed a bill giving the State Board of Education power over college curricula except home economics for female students. The Senate asks rescission of a 1912 order, and the House may crown the opponents’ victory if it follows. The piece praises keeping the Teachers College intact and notes public opposition to the board’s order. It cites Frank Gotch’s return, remarks on suffragists, and Balkan war context as broader topics in the issue.
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Miscalculations and a National Move to Government Plans
A Davenport Times note suggests misgivings about trusting a university man as leader while Ves Moines and Leader highlight growing southern support for a commission plan of government, seen as a nationwide trend. Cedar Falls Record recalls past journalistic battles over automobiles, with local sentiment leaning against permanent roads.
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Adjectives By George Fitch
Adjectives are the seasoning of speech and useful for persuasion. The piece notes how adjectives empower ministers, land agents, and speakers, and warns that overuse can misdescribe modern life. It cites examples from politics, sports, dancing, and finance to illustrate the impact of adjectives on communication.
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Simplifications Embrace Language and Road Levy Debate
The Dubuque Times Journal notes ongoing English simplification with spellings like programme and honour fading, while a Des Moines Tribune piece questions a proposed extra one mill road tax. The paper compares old spellings to modern norms and questions state fund use versus county needs for better roads.
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Easy Slippers and Laughable Lines in 19th Century Snippet
A collage of satirical quips and short jokes from Punch and Harper's Young People. It includes lines about easy sums for a father, a ballroom flirtation turning cold, a bathhouse exchange sparked by a physician, a bathing boy and his soapsuds, and a Bergson anecdote on love predicting cynicism and aging.
Gas Works of the Nation Tale Told by Lord Crawford
A comic anecdote from Pearsons Weekly recounts a countrywoman mistaking Westminster Parliament for the gasworks. The late Earl of Crawford recalls pointing out Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, with the witty reply that the Parliament Building is the gas works of the nation.
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A Big Profit in Raising Horse Radish
Des Moines Capital prints F C Graves experience showing profitable seven acre horse radish venture on Broadacres land by Four Mile creek. Seven acres rented at 42 dollars, costs for plowing planting and care, harvest in October yields twelve tons four hundred pounds valued at 917 dollars against total expenses of 242 dollars. Graves closes respectfully.
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Socialists Challenge Bashor to Public Debate
In Des Moines a letter to the Register and Leader challenges S. H. Bashor of Waterloo to a socialism debate with a socialist comrade. If he accepts, all arrangements will be made at once at socialist expense. Send replies to CG. C. Briggs Ninth precinct committeeman First ward socialist headquarters room 7 News Arcade.
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Harvard President to Visit Iowa U
Harvard University President A Lawrence Lowell will visit the University of Iowa on May 13 and 14, accompanied by Mrs. Lowell. Bowman confirms the trip via letter. Lowell, 37, has led Harvard since May 29, 1909 after a career in law and government study. This marks his first Iowa visit.
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63rd Congress Opens With Tariff Drive and Wide Agenda
Washington reports the 63rd Congress convening with a push to revise the tariff and currency laws, consider Philippine independence, repeal Panama tolls, and push government‑owned railways in Alaska. Democrats hold majorities in both houses as new seating and rules reforms reshape proceedings.
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Market space rented at Des Moines market sheds
Des Moines April 7. Space under market house sheds is filling quickly as farmers reserve stalls. Market master M. J. Morrison reports ninety of the hundred spaces already spoken for, signaling strong farm activity and demand.
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