Pressing roads plan and political discontent drive Iowa editorial
The article argues for centralized road building to make permanent highways in Iowa and criticizes pace of construction. It reports Governor Marshall as saying Republican discontent is Democratic discontent, disputes tariff shifts and discusses a nine member capital versus labor inquiry costing about 300000. It notes weather damage to grain and corn, and classifies voters into three groups per Marshall’s acceptance speech.
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Republican Party
Payne-Aldrich
Congress
Des Moines
Woodrow Wilson
Jane Addams Faces Criticism for Progressive Party Support
The piece defends Jane Addams amid criticism from opponents who argue her advocacy for the Progressive party and speaking on Colonel Roosevelt’s candidacy misaligns with her social reform work. It praises her history of civic service and asserts her right to select her party and aid causes she supports. It cautions that partisan hostility may threaten her future roles.
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Progressive Party
Roosevelt
Miss Addams
Commission of Nine
Bradfield Regulator CO
Avants
Road law reform suggested for Johnson county
A Courier column from Johnson county proposes replacing mandatory farmer labor on roads with a county engineer and a permanent road crew under the board of supervisors. The plan argues farmers will neglect crop work if required to haul and repair highways, advocating centralized, professional maintenance.
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Johnson County
Towa
Board of Supervisors
Roosevelt Keeps Itinerary Busy Next Month
Roosevelt plans a packed travel circuit beginning next month, an approach that mirrors the colonel’s style. The remark signals ongoing scheduling and public appearances in the near term.
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Roosevelt
Good roads push and political integrity claims echo in papers
The Cherokee Democrat notes the growing good roads agitation while the Oskaloosa Herald highlights congressional alignments amid corruption claims. Breachmen allegedly cannot announce support for any candidate, from president to local.
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Ton Tate
The Tariff and Presidential Woes Across Iowa
Columns from Ottumwa Cedar Rapids Des Moines Marshalltown and Truth Star Clippler discuss tariff policy and the 1912 presidential race. Writers praise Senator Kenyon for honesty, debate Taft Roosevelt and Wilson loyalties, and lampoon absent treatment ideas while noting farmers fear price pressure on beef and corn. The tone urges Republican unity and practical governance.
A True Artist and a Handful of War Earpieces
A Kansas City Journal note recounts Frank Jones’s Walnut street buffet home of fine artworks. Among paintings is a pastel interpretation of a front page from the day Spain declared war, cleverly mounted as if tacked to a board. A fly with delicate wings appears poised to fly.
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Frank Jones
Kansas City Journal
Spain
Mr. Jones
Portraits by Van Miller Touched by Hair Lock
A local artist Van Miller can paint portraits from minimal material. A fan asks about a mother portrait from an old daguerreotype, but the artist notes a single lock of hair suffices to craft a likeness, per casual advice.
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van Miller
Jones
The Place He Was Looking For
A stranger asks for sites and bonuses and seeks a powder mill location. The leading citizen notes incentives and the man hints at blowing up the town, highlighting a dangerous jab at a potential plant site. The excerpt appears from S E Kiser in Record-Herald.
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S. E. Kiser
Record-Herald
Changes in affection after marriage spark talk among friends
The Evening Chit Chat notes two reserved fiances who became openly affectionate spouses after marriage. Barbara and John, once restrained, now display public intimacy, drawing teasing remarks from friends including Jane who says their family did all lovemaking before marriage. The scene captures shifting norms on romance.
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Barbara
Weill
Jane
Patriotism in Spite of Yourself in New York City
A reflective wall street stroll links Washington to Ellis Island, tracing American history from old St. Paul’s and Trinity to Bowling Green and the Ellis Island arrivals. The piece contrasts Revolutionary heroes with immigrant beginnings, calling the city’s scenes grand and moving, praising resilient American character.
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New York
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Robert Fulton
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New York City
Before Marriage Lovemaking and Postnuptial Strains
A discussion on how premarital intimacy affects marriages, noting that overly ardent courtships often lead to trouble after wedding. The text argues that premarital liberties have consequences and that many women married after intense courtships regret those choices.
Irreverent Reflection Warns Against Premarital Choices
Ruth Cameron writes on the certainty of each lover’s fidelity, arguing that many think their situation is unique yet dismiss the likelihood of premarital indiscretions. She critiques the mindset that excuses past lovemaking before marriage and urges readers to heed the bitter consequences.
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