Prohibition Views and Local Commentary Highlight Shankland Bill
The Courier reports opinions from Rev. J. K. Killingsrey and Rev. O. W. Fifer among others on the Shankland bill. Clergy argue for general election votes and equality with current majorities, while Des Moines officials caution against the petition method. Iowa mortality notes May deaths under one year rise. King Booze leads municipal offenses.
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M. E. Hospital
Des Moines
Grace M. E. Church
Iowa
Ro O K. Porter
First Presbyterian Church of
Hus
John A. Earl
Des Moines College
Waterloo
Prohibition
Congress
Third
Supe Norters
Waterloo physicians lead in infant health praise
In Waterloo Drs G Hardy and Margaret V Clark are lauded for their work to improve infancy and youth. The article notes their influence abroad and calls for public appreciation of their efforts in baby health, contests, and state fair speaking roles.
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Waterloo
Drs. G. Hardy
Margaret V. Clark
Petition or Ballot Debate Sparks State Liquor Fight
The Shankland bill from Des Moines aims to replace petition systems with secret ballots to decide saloon permits. Supporters include temperance clergymen and Drake University leaders who urge passage, while critics warn it hides the stance of voters and favors liquor interests.
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Shankland
Des Moines
RH. T. Chipperfield
The
Methodist Church
Sioux City
Will M. Bell
Drake, University
Town Anti-Saloon League
Stacwin
Pitt
The Foolish Season and Political Notes
A collage of editorials and snippets from Iowa papers comments on advertising schemes, oil stock values after a trust dissolution, and national politics. It notes Taft's campaign stance, Democratic critiques, and a playful misnaming about Cedar Rapids bathing spots, reflecting early 20th century press style.
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Cedar Rapids
Standard Oil Trust
Honest John Kelly Testimony Sought in New York Graft Probe
New York August 53 District Attorney Whitman seeks the testimony of gambling house operator Honest John Kelly in a graft investigation involving police paid by gamblers. Kelly, longtime figure in city vice, departed on vacation after Herman Rosenthal's murder. Reports say Whitman holds Kellys $2500 check endorsed and cashed by a police official.
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New York
Whitman
Honest John” Kelly
Kelly Hias
Herman Rosenthal
Kelly
Cedar River, Iowa Best for Sand Pumping
The Cedar River in Iowa is identified as the best source for sand needed, with pumping cited as the method to obtain it for various uses.
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Cedar Rive
Iowa
Waiting For Froos Taft Delegates Debate
Burlington Hawk-Eye notes vague impressions of taft delegate seating amid Roosevelt claims of theft. Roosevelt not proven, supporters contradict him. Indiana contest decision cited as seating Taft delegates by Roosevelt and non-Roosevelt factions.
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Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Taft
Roosevelt
Indiana
National Committee
Easy Slippers and Witty Quips From Bygone Columns
A collage of jokes and satirical snippets from classic humor pages. The pieces feature puns about danger at beaches, misguided love, and humorous headlines. Notable lines parody social norms and daily life with sharp, period-appropriate wit.
Attractive Widow Neglects to Inform Second Husband of Her Six Daughters
Chicago Tribune reports a society case where a widow, believed abroad, is absent minded at home and fails to disclose she has six daughters. The piece highlights social attention and domestic misdirection surrounding the family.
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Chicago Tribune
Pride in Love The Beautiful News in a Humble Town
A reader recalls a young groom proudly announcing his marriage in a city newspaper and introducing his wife to editors and reporters. The piece argues that such pride in a spouse is a beautiful, natural expression of love, worth celebrating rather than deriding.
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Benedict
Hin
Corps of
Tommy Fame
Gavinia
Grizel
Ruth Cameron
Montessori Method Examined by U S Bureau of Education
The United States Bureau of Education reviews Dr Maria Montessori's educational system noting its emphasis on child liberty and self guided learning. The directress directs by observation rather than instruction, shaping a classroom focused on individual development.
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United States Bureau of Education
Maria Montessori
Dr. Montessori
Reine
Montessori Infant Schools Reach Tenements in City Study
Dr. Montessori invited to organize infant schools in tenements, testing her methods on normal children. American educators report order amid self direction, with silent games and varied activities. Program features include conversations, rest intervals, dancing, and musical exercises.
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Montessori
Froebel
Licely
A President Made by the House
Minneapolis Journal ponders a tied election in which no state delegation holds a majority and the House could directly name a president. It notes the House would seek to assert power as the nearer congressional chamber and install its own choice, not defer to the Senate's vice president.
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Tres Moines
Taft
Acceptanes
Republican Party
Minneapolis
Senate
House
Election Deadlock and Scandal Loom in 1824 Ride
The article recalls the 1824 contest where five candidates, including Jackson Adams Crawford and Clay, split the vote. The House chose Adams on the fallen ballot amid charges of influence and promised cabinet places. It hints 1912 could mirror disruptive outcomes if no electoral college choice emerges.
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Andrew Jackson
John Quincy Adams
William Crawford
Henry Clay
Electoral College
House
Adams
Public Work Should Be Planned Early
Burlington Hawk Eye notes labor shortages hinder public projects across Waterloo and county cement bridge work. It urges planning in winter and starting early spring to avoid delayed effort and midseason labor scarcity. The piece argues fewer relief needs if work is available year round, despite current worker limits.
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Burlington
Waterloo
Wade May Be Western Manager for Wilson Campaign
Judge Martin J. Wade may become the western manager for Gov. Woodrow Wilson. Cr Reform Democrats reported Wade offered the post as vice chairman and western head, though he may decline due to time away from business. Wade was invited to Seagirt Iowa for the Wilson notification and plans to attend next Wednesday.
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Martin J. Wade
Woodrow Wilson
House
Judge Wade
Wade
Seagirt
Iowa City
M. J. Wade
McCombs
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