Perennial Eggs and News: Courier Reflects on Bias
The Courier argues newspapers strive for unbiased coverage while acknowledging bias in private news. It contrasts 1912 campaigns of Taft Roosevelt Wilson and Clarke and notes the Associated Press grants full publicity. Also reports on a Kansas egg freezing experiment claiming to preserve freshness and youth.
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Wilson
Clarke
Courier
Associated Press
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Iowa City Capitol Bond Accusations Stir State Politics
Sensational charges by editor David Brant of the Iowa City Republican claim a 2 million dollar capitol grounds extension bill was railroaded through the legislature in minutes. Critics urge a formal investigation to clear or confirm alleged haste, secrecy, and potential bribery tied to the controversial measure.
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City council blamed as bridge danger leads to injury
The Courier urged a pedestrian passage on Black Hawk creek bridge. A motorcycle rider struck two women on the bridge driveway Sunday, seriously injuring one. The rider was later identified, highlighting safety and liability concerns for the city.
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Saaip
Courier
Black Hawk Creek
Des Moines Go urged by early Iowa papers
A collage of editorial chatter from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids papers urges action and unity among Republicans and Democrats alike. References to President Milson seeking Senate input on appointments hint at political maneuvering and late dawn caution.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Milson
Kenyon and Cummins
Remirk
The Corn Planter and the Rise of American Farming
The corn planter, a humble $40 machine, transformed farming by enabling precise planting and large yields. It spurred settlement, expanded farmland, and let farmers grow from modest plots to wealth, driving a shift to mechanized agriculture and national prosperity.
Des Moines Capitol Grounds Spending and Tariff Debate
A collection of Iowa editorials criticizes a $2,000,000 plan to extend and improve Des Moines capitol grounds, argues for better roads, and questions tariffs on meat and wheat. They urge public notice reforms and discuss President Wilson’s appointment process and policy.
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Leon
Capitol
Des Moines
Des Moines Tribune
Washington
Judge Green
Judge Towner
Iowa
West
Iowa Patronage Matters
In Iowa the Dubuque Telegraph argues over federal patronage amid a Washington news stream. It notes Jerry Sullivan and Judge Van Wagenen receive appointments without Iowa congressmen’s consultation, shaping the dispute between Clark and Wilson backers.
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Easy Slippers and City Jokes Reflected in Laughing Bits
A collage of humorous exchanges from papers in Kansas City and London. Quick quotes about told secrets and diners, plus a Paris restaurant dispute, a winter arctic joke, and a Zanesville widow tale hinting at a tombstone maker.
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Paris
London Daily Mail
The True Source of Beauty Health Claims
The passage states beauty comes from good health and attributes sallow skin blemishes to impurities in food. It links impurities to headaches backache languor nervousness and depression of spirits and suggests use during need.
Beecham's Pills Promise Family Health Benefit
Purified blood claim to improve digestion and sleep, quiet nerves, restore sparkling eyes and rosy lips. Advertises Beecham's Pills as beneficial for the whole family and self care.
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Beecham
To My Husband In An Appropriate Place
A humorous old florid note about a tombstone inscription misquote and a rhymed verse about housework and modern gadgets. An old advertisement extols Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from W. S. Skelton of Stanley Indiana praising kidney relief.
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Stanley
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Foley
Realty Dealers Face A Snag In Waterloo Building Inspector Move
Waterloo real estate leaders say a building inspector for the city will likely wait another year as a state law is needed. M. J. Pommer, president of the real estate board, says they will press forward with plans for temporary relief and increased oversight. City solicitor J. S. Kenyon advised that a bill must pass the next legislature for Waterloo to secure an inspector.
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Wilson
Waterloo Real Estate Board
Waterloo
M. J. Pommer
Real Estate Board
J. S. Kenyon
Executive Council to Appeal Farm Tax Assessment Case
Des Moines April 29 Attorney General George Cosson on behalf of the executive council of Iowa will appeal Judge Hugh Brennan's ruling ordering farm lands taxed on the same basis as other property. The council objects to county district courts’ jurisdiction and warns of possible endless appeals. plans to notify county recorders to track valuations and push equalization before July meetings. City properties also to be affected as records will be used to align assessments with transfers.
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George Cogson
Executive Council
State of
Towa
Hugh Brennan
Frank Pierce
Cosson
A. H. Davison
Davison
Recorders
Initiation Adds Sixty New Knights in Charles City
Charles City Iowa reports sixty new Knights of Columbus admitted Sunday. A banquet followed with speeches by Hon. S. G. Dunn Col. McConologue Mason City Attorney Kane Dubuque and Attorney Lenehan Cedar Rapids. Local leaders attended as well, marking a notable expansion.
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Knights of Columbus Order
G. Dunn
Col. McConologue
Mason City
Kane
Dubuque
Lenehan
Cedar Rapids
Munford Woman Credits Pinkhams Vegetable Compound
In Munford Alabama Mrs F P Mullendore says passing through a Change of Life left her weak and nervous so her husband nailed rubber on gates to keep them from slamming. She used Lydia E Pinkhams Vegetable Compound and reports relief and urges other women with female ills to try the remedy.
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Ala
Lydia E. Pinkham
F. P. Mullendore
Munford, Alabama
Lynn
Mass
Lydia E
Four Greeks Arrested for Greek Easter Over Celebration
In this state section the largest organizations of Kansas City are noted. Four Greeks were arrested Sunday and fined $13.85 yesterday morning for over celebrating Greek Easter. A few odd lots of hardwood floors ending close out at Town Lumber Co.
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