La Follette's Campaign Shapes Republican Dilemma
The piece argues Senator La Follette enters the 1912 race seeking the Republican nomination over Taft. It weighs sentiment against expediency, praising Taft's record yet noting his term as an apprenticeship. Four reasons favor Taft: native character, experience, business stability, and political necessity amid party dynamics.
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Des Moines stalls urged for year round public market
Fragments from a Des Moines reader urge Waterloo to adopt year round market stalls at the public market. The letter argues winter booths would stabilize meat prices, reducing costs from 16 to 25 cents a pound to 10 to 12 cents. Farmers claim meat combines and middlemen keep prices high, urging city councils to act to benefit both farmers and consumers.
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Des Moines
Good of Iowa booster ideas urge state policy aim
A booster committee across Iowa gathered suggestions to improve conditions and boost state growth. Readers urged attention to smaller towns, wider city cooperation, promotion of town made goods, more public highways and interurban lines, and adopting California’s aggressive energy and advertising example to attract population.
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Taft in Waterloo visit promises grand hospitality
The Taft visit to Waterloo inspires two opportunities for the city: extended entertainment for the president and strong publicity. Local organizers led by Representative Pickett plan a memorable welcome, with no side show at the cattle show to keep focus on the scientific display. Waterloo residents expect many visitors to boost hospitality during the president's stop. The piece also notes shoe manufacturers claim women's feet are larger now, suggesting healthier, more athletic bodies.
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Waterloo
Roose veltt Still Bryan's Superior in One Respect
An exchange notes Roose veltt remains Bryan's superior on one point. He knows how to head off an incipient boom for president, while Bryan shows helplessness of a child in such an emergency.
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Isat Chance To Weed Now For Bigger Crop Next Year
The text urges immediate weed cutting to improve next year crop yields and notes possible targets for bullets tied to a Georgia deacon’s religion. It brackets a preacher’s gratitude with references to actionable violence and religious figures.
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Georgia
Spirit of the Iowa Press and rural policy snippets
Des Moines Register features Champ Clark asserting the presidency should come to him, with his status illuminated. Dubuque Times-Journal notes the game not over yet as nine innings still remain. Davenport Times highlights Taft on avoiding extremes while facing radical critiques. Cedar Rapids Gazette previews Ames College boosting Iowa fruit, especially apples, urging growers to raise more produce and market it well. The Ames idea should be encouraged.
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The Evening Chit Chat on a Cat Boarding Venture
A woman runs the Kermit Battery a cat boarding home that also breeds Persians ships cats and sells cat remedies and accessories She explains the business began after caring for cats for a sick friend and others He notes profits come from boarding cats while a large yard keeps them apart and stresses a genuine love for cats and readiness to sacrifice sleep and time to run the operation
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Sparrows and Sacred Work in Animal Care
A reflection on finding joy in caring for cats, treating daily preaching drawn from the sparrow’s fall as a form of divine service. The text argues this humane work honors God as surely as founding libraries or hospitals, framing animal care as spiritual duty.
Marshalltown lets concrete paving contract at $1.18 per yd
Marshalltown awards a concrete pavement contract to J. C. McLaughlin & Sons of Red Oak at $1.18 per square yard for a seven inch two course pavement. The bid sets a low Iowa street paving benchmark, with estimated savings of $1,200 per block versus brick and $3,088 per block in Grinnell. Officials urge cities to draft specifications and bid next spring, using local materials where possible.
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New School House Arch design Aids Eye Health
A Good Housekeeping writer outlines a River Forest NL school building that uses sawtooth skylights to provide scientific lighting. The one story structure emphasizes eye safety and reduces strain.
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Skylight benefits for schoolroom eye health
The article argues skylight classroom design avoids direct eye strain, reducing headaches and nervousness among pupils. It notes skylit schools can cost less than multi story buildings but require unobstructed sites, a challenge in large cities, with potential future solutions. It urges funding to preserve children's eyesight.
Market Benefit Shared By Merchants
A Cedar Rapids reader argues the new market will benefit merchants and residents. The writer cites country producers who can now sell butter eggs vegetables for cash, reducing losses. The market would provide fresh affordable staples, help restaurants and stores, and keep Cedar Rapids affordable. Ike.
Funds Shortage Delays Maine Recovery At Havana Harbor
Washington reports insufficient funds to remove Maine wreck from Havana harbor. Two thirds of the forward section will be cut down and dumped, the mast and remains to be stored at Arlington until Congress provides extra money. Maj. Irwin to supervise shipment of recovered remains, replacing Capt. Tilford.
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In Memoriam for Chester B Stilson G A R Resolutions
The Robert Anderson post No 68 G A R adopts memorial resolutions on the death of Comrade Chester B Stilson former commander of the post. They praise his virtues wisdom and unselfish service and note the positive influence and comfort he provided to members and communities. The document concludes with formal resolutions.
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Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets Help Woman Gain Weight
Mrs. J. E. Fink suffered four years with dyspepsia and related headaches heartburn and nervous stomach ailments. After trying many remedies she turned to Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets, reporting instant relief and a weight gain of thirty pounds after starting the treatment. Each tablet promises quick relief and a few boxes cure most cases. Prices 25c 50c and $1 at druggists.
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