Market places aim to lower farm product prices in cities
Discussion notes varied outcomes in Des Moines Waterloo and Dubuque where market places cut farm prices, while Toledo failed as wholesalers dominated space. Growers balk at dealing with consumers preferring daily retailer buys. A New York plan suggests a three site experiment to establish fair prices between grower and consumer.
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Waterloo
Dubuque
Toledo
Ohio
New York City
Public Auctions of Food Stuffs Directed by City Officials
Market auctions of food commodities will be held on specified weekdays under the supervision of city officials. The sales will be conducted at designated market places with official oversight to ensure fair pricing and orderly distribution.
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Leslie D. Smith
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Care the Courier
Smith
Capital punishment debate follows Sing Sing executions
The article discusses seven murderers executed at Sing Sing and a related commutation move for a woman convicted of murder. It notes public opinion on capital punishment, the justice of the legal system, and calls for fair punishment across cases. It also mentions presidential campaigns and political controversy surrounding Lorimer and state politics.
The Vital Question Driving a New Political Movement
The piece argues the new movement moves beyond academic constitutional disputes toward direct citizen rights. It contrasts Democratic and Republican loyalties, praises Roosevelt for forcing plain questions, and contends the public seeks real outcomes like fair tariffs, child labor, and wages. The call is for honest debate and moving past stale party doctrines.
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Bryan
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Taft
Wilson
Roosevelt
England
Mr. Roosevelt
Mr. Bryan
Campaign Ethics and Funding Pressure on Wilson
The piece argues politicians dodge about political stances while appealing to the average voter called the dear people. It notes Wilson will keep campaign funds as low as possible, easing pressure on would be contributors.
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Wilson
Easy Slippers and Phrases in a Mixed Bag of Wits
A collage of light verse and quips from 1910s newspapers. It touches on pessimism and optimism, Woodrow Wilson’s name history, a Father and Johnny Golden Text gag, Progressivism’s voting base, and road humor from Harper’s Weekly via Chicago papers.
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Johnny
Harper’s Bazar
Stunday School
Platform of Progressives Platform of Progressives
The document argues for true popular government and prosperity linked to honest business, urging strong federal regulation of interstate corporations. It calls for a permanent federal administrative commission to supervise public‑facing corporate activity, enforce publicity, combat false capitalization, and ensure open access to commerce, benefiting investors and savers.
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Republic
Federal Commission
Federal Administrative Commission
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Amercan
Pledge on Patent Law and Currency Reform
The American business man pledges enactment of patent law to prevent suppression or use against the public welfare by monopolies. Calls to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to value railroad property and abolish the commerce court to protect the public. Urges currency reform with government issuance and opposition to the Aldrich currency bill to keep control from Wall Street or private interests.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Commerce Court
Wall Street
Disfranchising colored voters sparks Iowa editorials
In Charles City Senator New lands proposes disfranchising colored people as a political ploy to gain attention, while northern and southern politicians debate strategies. Sioux City Tribune notes Stanley’s anti Roosevelt stance uses inquisitorial methods for campaign material. Cedar Rapids Gazette argues the nation won’t be wrecked by this presidential season. Council Bluffs Nonpareil mentions Governor Wilson posing for campaign posters.
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Charles City
Newlands
Stanley
Sioux
City Tribune
Steel Trust Investigation Fame
Roosevelt E
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Des Moines Tribune on Wreck of Republican Party
In sober comment the Des Moines Tribune critiques Mr. Wilson’s merits as president and urges the artist to do more than mature has done, warning against overreliance on posters in woman suffrage states as the bull moose movement faces an uncertain Republican future this November.
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Wilson
Mature
Des Moines Tribune
The Gift of Living the Journey Not Just the End
A reflective piece contrasts two travel approaches the first chasing speed and destination while the second savors every moment with flowers streams and friendly chats. It questions whether one lives to reach goals or cherishes life’s unfolding moments. The article also shares a parable about a daughter urging her mother to use cherished gifts now.
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Arnold Bennett
Seize the Day and Gather Life’s Flowers Now
A sermon urges readers to seize happiness in the present rather than wait for a future moment. The essayist cautions against postponing joy and encourages enjoying beauty, family, education, and opportunities today as the best time for happiness.
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