Political Announcements in Courier Tri Weekly
A Black Hawk County section lists multiple politics notices for June primaries. Candidates for county attorney treasurer recorder auditor and sheriff declare runs with emphasis on Republican support and primary election conditions. Wirt P. Hoxie Frank T. Bentley Charles Plummer James J. Rainbow K J Wenner F M Shores appear among names.
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Wirt P. Hoxie
Repubican
Black Hawk County
Frank T. Bentley
Charles Plummer
James J. Rainbow
Tyne
F. M. Shores
Mud Slinging Stage Between Taft and Roosevelt
The piece critiques the taint of mudslinging between Taft and Roosevelt, noting heated personal accusations and wasted focus on character. It argues the exchange harms both candidates and the Republican nomination, with the public harmed by bitter rhetoric and political maneuvering.
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Mr. Taft
Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
United States
Evea
la. Follette
Taft
New England
Middle West
Republican Party
Voting by the Yard and the Long Ballot Farce
A historical critique exposes deceit and fraud in urban politics through a discussion of the long ballot reform debate. The writer argues that extreme corruption spurs calls for reform as large cities reveal the faults of the ballot system and political practices.
Short Ballot Urges Reform Over Long New York Ballot
The piece denounces New York primaries with a fourteen foot ballot as a boss controlled burlesque. It argues the long ballot hides real issues and promotes corruption, favoring a short ballot to empower voters and curb manipulation. It notes Waterloo and Black Hawk county ballots are shorter yet still too long. It advocates concentrating voting on trusted candidates and ends with On with the short ballot.
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New York
Tammany
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Dramatic Side of Taft Roosevelt Feud Surges in Clash of Personalities
The piece contrasts political feuding with a personal, almost tragic rift between Taft and Roosevelt. It notes public hostility, inability to publicly acknowledge each other, and Shakespearean fury in their once close alliance. The author also touches on university publicity, banking reform via the National Citizens' League, and a mass recovery claim amid shipwreck speculation.
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Taft
Roosevelt
Massachusetts
Shakespeare
National Citizens’ League
Missouri progressives triumph while standpatters win in Iowa
In a split political scene the progressives carry Missouri, a slave state, edging out previous factions, while standpatters secure victory in Iowa, the free state, though Missouri shows no signs of Cummins influence.
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Missouri
Free States
Towa
Heidegger's Experiment Revisited in Iowa Politics Tale
A modern take on Dr. Heidegger's youth renewing water unfolds in Cedar Rapids as aging political leaders, revived by youth, abandon wisdom for old follies. The tale mirrors primary elections and party reform hopes, ending with disillusionment as power corrupts anew.
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Heidegger
Melbourne
Killigrew
Gascoigne
Wycherly
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Untitled Iowa political notices spark cross currents in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa press items depict Roosevelt Taft and Cummins factions clashing in Cedar Rapids with old scores being settled. Other notes condemn G N Haugen’s term and cite Cedar Rapids delegates seeking brevity. A Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad promises quick relief and cure.
Anti Cigarette Enforcement Crusade Urged in Iowa
A state anti cigarette program calls for a June to June 24 crusade with meetings parades and arrests of dealers. It targets schools and educators doctors and pastors while urging Sunday observances and mass meetings to persuade youths to pledge to quit. Prizes include gold rewards for pledges and cartoons with a national deadline of September 1. MAR ILY PNYE Shenandoah Iowa state president supervises efforts.
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Towa
E. B. Ingalls
Weastminster Place
St. Louis
Shenandowh
Dr Heideggers Experiment Recalled by Cedar Rapids Meet
The Cedar Rapids convention reminded the Des Moines Register and Leader of nothing quite as much as the famous Dr Heidegger experiment. The note reflects a literary echo cited by the Register and Leader in coverage of the event.
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Des Moines Register
Cedar Rapids
Register
Tyrant Makers at Home and How They Uberly Bind
The piece argues that parents who constantly yield to children or pamper indulgence create self centered, domineering adults. It cites a reader about a 16 year old daughter, notes overbearing dynamics in families, and recounts a fable of a farmer and six sons to illustrate tyranny born from well meant but excessive sacrifice. Ruth Cameron signs off.
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Aileen
John
Frank
Gideon
Tom
Alec
Belog
Ruth Cameron
Easy Slippers and Rumor Thefts in Porches
Fragment from a teaser page mixes comic dialogue about a loud porch noise and a couple joking about a tearing sound. The piece mentions characters Mildred Namma Jack and a home setting with Skintite Skintire, plus a note on money and Fosberg fortune hints. The tone mirrors newspaper witticisms and social tidbits.
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Mildred
Namma
Jack
Chicago Tribune
Mother's Friend Prepares Expectant Mothers for Childbirth
Women who bear children and remain healthy prepare their systems in advance of birth. Without prenatal preparation the body may struggle to meet demands, leaving health weakened or with chronic issues. Mother's Friend is presented as a safe aid, relieving strain, easing ligaments, and supporting a speedy recovery after delivery.
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Cris
Brug
Wradfield Regulator CO
Ateata. Ge
Clark 10 Garry Iowa is Prophecy
Des Moines April 29 Clark delegates may send all twenty six Iowa votes to Baltimore as instructed or free to vote for the best candidate. W. D. Jamieson reports Clark leading Wilson with 633 to 276 delegates and 26 doubtful, while Bronson for Wilson predicts 413 Wilson 282 Clark. The outcome hinges on uninstructed delegates and party hopes in Iowa conventions and amid discussions of Bryan indorsement. A Chamberlains Cough Remedy ad ends the item.
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Iowa
Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Towa
Clark
Sipesker
W. D. Jamieson
Jamieson
Mr. Jamieson
Karl Bronson
Wilson League
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New Jersey
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Humorous Quotes on Marital Alimony and Miners
A collage of quotes from era newspapers lampoons marriage alimony and miners, with lines about a millionaire wife refunded alimony, a miner claiming he is an early movement pioneer, and vaudeville skepticism. Witty exchanges from Post, London Sketch, Washington Herald, and Answer reflect social attitudes toward marriage labor and sensationalism.
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Lidy
London
Novel worm gathering device proposed by game warden
Dallas April 29 Colonel Bill Sterett long time Washington reporter turned Texas game warden outlined a labor saving worm gathering method. He described driving a broomhandle into the ground and rubbing it to vibrate the soil so angle worms emerge, yielding a pail of worms quickly under a blanket fishing license plan.
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Tex
Bill Sterett
Washington
Commonwealth
Texas
Sterett
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