Roosevelt letter to Julian Harris on negro in progressives
In a New York letter to Julian Harris of Augusta Georgia editor of Uncle Remus magazine and son of Joel Chandler Harris Colonel Roosevelt voices views on negro representation at the Progressive party convention in Chicago He argues for equal rights under the law and opposes a white man only party while urging inclusion of honest industrious colored men on equal terms in the south Rhode Island and Maryland are cited as examples of possible inclusion.
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New York
Julian Harris
Augustis
Remus
Joel Chandler Harris
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Chicago
Burnlyt
Jos
North
Earth
South
Republican Party
Rhode Island
Maryland
Beauty Seeker Promises Easy Complexion Change
An advertorial claim asserts women can obtain a soft, clear complexion using montrolized wax applied at night and washed off in the morning. It says ordinary wax removes dead skin gradually, fading tan freckles and pimples, with instant results claimed for a toning lotion.
Scientific Achievement Promotes Meritol Tonic Digestive
Modern science endorses Meritol Tonic Digestive as a highly effective remedy for indigestion dyspepsia constipation and biliousness. Endorsed by the American Drug and Press Association and circulated nationwide through Wingelata and newspaper members. Sold by Henderson Drug Co bios Crosa Drug Co and Association members.
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American Drug and Press Association
Wingelata
Newapawer Man
Handerson Drug
Bios Crosa Druge Co
Association Lombors
Death theory raised in Gardner disappearance case
New York on August 2 reports the death by own action theory in the case of Dr Lifton Gardner of the Postgraduate Hospital who has not been seen in ten days. Gardner was despondent at times and suffered heart weakness, for which he took a stimulant, and he is said to have remarked that he was tired of life.
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New York
Lifton Gardner
Postgraduate Hospital
Gardner
Colored delegates to Progressive convention from multiple states
The speaker notes colored delegates will come from New York Indiana Ohio Illinois New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the national Progressive convention in Chicago. They contrast with Republican conventions where southern delegates were often harmful to their race and express hope for delegates from strong, constructive figures across states.
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New York
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Chicago
South
National Progressive Convention
Milk committee forms in Chicago for ordinance fight
A citizen milk committee is forming in Chicago to support a milk ordinance. Secretary Douglas Sutherland reported three members have accepted: Miss Jane Addams Julius Rosenwald and Prof. Charles R Henderson. Dean Sumner pledged aid and may join the panel.
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Chicago
Citizens
Douglas Sutherland
Willis QC
Nance
Council Chamber
Jane Addams
Julius Rosenwald
Charles R. Henderson
University of Chicago
United Charities
Mr. Rutherland
Dean Sumner
Dr. Nance
What makes holes in Swiss cheese studied by scientists
Washington researchers debate a playful mystery about Swiss cheese holes. The study focuses on how carbon dioxide nitrogen and hydrogen create tunnels. Scientists seek methods to control hole formation and link holes to cheese grade and value.
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Washington
Nikaria Declares Independence From Turkey
The Greek island of Nikaria, with about 18 600 residents on fifty square miles, seized Turkish officials and proclaimed independence. Nesaria is the principal town, a mythology note links Tenrus, and the island is now occupied by Greek charcoal burners after paying tribute to Rhodes.
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Athens
Greece
Nikaria
Karia
Aegean Sea
Tenrus
Nesaria
Rhodes
Des Moines Cleric Warns on Modest Dress Trends
Des Moines pastor Finis T. Idleman argues modern form fitting skirts and tights reveal too much, blaming commercial fashion and Puritan decline for immodesty. He cites rising wealth, luxury, and nude imagery in magazines as part of a broader cultural shift away from old ideals.
Local Visit Highlights From New Hartford
New Hartford residents report visitors and travels as Mr and Mrs A L Enloe visit Lehigh Iowa. Mrs Geo Yokum and Marshalltown relatives stay in town. Wim Strong and wife return from Minnesota. W W Yokum visits with J W McNabb Maxwell Ta and Cyn thia Walsh Watertown SD. Geraldine Walsh accompanies Mrs Walsh. Ralph Smoith and family spent Sunday with the D H Wick home. Mr and Mrs F C Harmon and...
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New Hartford
A. L. Enloe
Lehigh
Geo. Yokum
Marshalltown
Wim. Strong
Minnesota
W. W. Yokum
J. W. McNabb
Maxwell, Ta
Cynthia Walsh
Watertown
Mahout Pasha Seen as Key Turkiye War Minister
Constantinople Aug 3 Mah mout Pasha minister of war in the new Turkish cabinet is regarded as one of the most influential men in government service. He champions a ministerial program to end the war with Italy in Tripoli if peace respects Turkey's honor dignity and safeguards the country's rights.
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Constantinople
Mahmout Pasha
Italy
Tripoli
Turkey
Sunday guests and travels noted in local notices
Daughter Elizabeth of Shell Rock visited at the C B Harmon home. Leo Carson visiting his parents. Mrs Isola Walker to Marshall Michigan for a month. Wallace Ranney traveled to Edmonton Canada last Thursday for an extended visit with his sons.
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Elizabeth
Shell Rock
C. BR. Harmon
Leo Carson
Isola Walker
Marshall, Mich
Wallace Ranney
Edmonton
Can
Statements From Iowa Members In Presidential Campaign
Washington, D. C., Aug. Some members of the Iowa delegation in the house are expected to state their positions on the presidential contest as demands to declare themselves increase. They prefer no choice between Taft and Roosevelt and wish to fight their own battles. Also a farmer near Piaceten Pa. praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after fourteen years use, recommending it. For sale by all dealers.
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Washington, D. C
Iown
House
Taft
Roosevelt
W.S. Gungalis
Piaciten Pa
Chamberlain
Iowan Killed by Train in Dunlap Crossing
Roland Comer of Vail Iowa was instantly killed when his car was struck by a Chicago and Northwestern train as he crossed the track in Dunlap. No other injuries were reported.
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Council Bluffs
Roland Comer
Vail
Dunlap
Chicago & Northwestern
Trust to Probe Bill Poster Association Monopoly
Investigators say a new government action will target the Poster Advertising Association in federal court. The group, formerly the Bill Posters’ Association, allegedly controls bill posting in about 3000 cities and binds national advertisers to its member agencies, with 12 agencies holding contracts nationwide. Officers include McAliney of St. Louis as president and Donnelly of Boston as vice president.
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Chicago
Department of Justice
Poster Advertising Association
Bill Posters’ Association
United States
Canada
Association
Peter J. McAliney
St. Louis
Charles T. Donnelly
Boston
John E. Shoemaker
Washington, D. C
John H. Logeman
Committee votes to drop impeachment of Judge Cornelius Hanford
A Washington committee recommends to the house judiciary committee that impeachment proceedings against U S judge Cornelius Hanford be dropped and that Taft accept the judge's resignation.
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Washington
Committee of Representatives
Cornnelius Hanford
Seattle
Walsh
House Judiciary Committee
Taft
Blessing To Women By Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A grateful woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her after six years of weakness. The medicine is praised by thousands of women who have found it a trusted remedy for female ills.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Local Finance Ad Offers Installment Loans Within 50 Miles
A Waterloo area ad promotes private reliable loans on household goods pianos vehicles livestock and farm implements. Time from one to twelve months with payments due as suited to income and a one year contract. Low rates claimed and contact details given.
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Waterloo
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