Taft pork barrel clash and Greek beauty in print
The article reviews Taft’s push to curb pork barrel spending amid debate over a large army engineer appropriation. It critiques the response from lawmakers and notes prior funding highs and lows, while also discussing athletic ideals for women and the impact of the corporate tax law on big business. It ends with skepticism about reformer zeal versus political resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Faft
Taft
Army
Representative Alexander
House Committee On
Congress
Elgin Butter Trust Exposed by Chicago Insurgents
An Elgin based butter oligarchy controls prices on butter for the nation, with alleged manipulation by price fixers tied to the Fox River Butter Co. Chicago insurgents demand fair representation, board elections, and removal of the price fixing clique. They warn the government may prosecute trusts as the butter hierarchy must fall to lower prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Hgin
United States
Chicago
Wade
Fox River Butter Company
The Women Are All Right Debate
A discussion notes concern among physicists, culturists, and painters about degenerating views of woman and fears the day when female physical conformation may become less attractive.
Rescued After Two Hour Struggle In Missouri River
Lloyd L. Reed of Council Bluffs a watchman at the Illinois Central bridge was saved yesterday afternoon after two hours in an open boat on the Missouri River. He faced wind drifting ice and near overturns before rescuers from the United States Smelter aided his return to shore as hundreds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Bluffs
Lloyd L. Reed
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Reed
Illinois Central Bridge
United States i
Evening Visitor Praises Self and Social Class
A narrator recalls an evening with Molly and a new stenographer from a distant city. The guest denounces trolley cars as uncouth and boasts about antique china, horses, and a long city journey. Molly’s humor shifts as she questions the guest’s sincerity and the charm fades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Vic
Mally
Thele
Flo
Tore
City
Cleveland
Chicago
Alolly
Mother
Ruth
Lafe Urges Peace and Senate Term Extension
Local clipping notes Lafe loudly calls for peace and a senatorial term extension amid Iowa political chatter. Mentions Stuart Herald and undefined consequences if losses occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaie
Marshalltown
Lafe
Iowa
Stuart Herald
Towa
Dr Derby's Kidney Pills Promoted As Guaranteed Cure
An advertisement claims Dr Derby's Kidney Pills cure kidney, bladder, and rheumatic issues caused by “clogged” kidneys. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and urges readers to stop other remedies. Sold by druggists or direct from Derby Medicine Co Eaton Rapids Michigan with a free sample offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dr. Derby
Derby
Iowa Boosters Rally For Western Growth In 1926
Iowa newspapers praise western expansion and civic boosters while noting regional efforts in Cedar Falls Red Oak Creston Shenandoah Waterloo Sioux City and Iowa City to advance education business and publicity. The Cedar Rapids Urges steady work and warns against overpromising as political discourse weighs a constitutional convention and legislative direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Red Oak Sun
Creston
Shenandoah
Iowa Normal School
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West
Iowa
Seattle
Portland
Bride in Gilman seeks husband on Chicago honeymoon
Mrs Lizzie Krueger of Gilman Iowa worries over Emil Krueger missing since Friday after saying he would fetch medicine at a drug store. They married November 19 Otumwa Iowa and were visiting Chicago for a honeymoon trip. Police have been asked to search, with $90 in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Chicago
Emil’ Kk Krueger
Krueger
Gilman
Elizabeth Mahaffey
Eldon
Ottuimwa
Gilman Canning Factory
Rueger
Lizzie Krueger
Gilmania
Grant
Emil Krueger
Ottumwa
Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Ad
A health ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy in a yellow package promising quick relief from coughs and colds and warns against substitutes. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Tara
Federal Aid To Fight Typhoid In Des Moines
City physician H L Saylor says Thanksgiving oysters may spread typhoid as Des Moines faces a raging epidemic. State and city boards plan a joint meeting at the state house to seek federal assistance and potentially a surgeon general expert to aid containment efforts. Federal action and water and oyster sources are under scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Iowa State Board of Health
Sumners
State Board of Health
City Board of Health
State House
Wyman
United States Army
Mason City
Saylor
H. L. Saylor
Satyer
Health Department
Salver
Fish not an animal in stirring St Louis case
Associate City Attorney Mortimer Levi argues no fish is an animal. The Linus Krama peddler case was dismissed after Judge Pollard protested, since a dictionary defines fish as an animal. Krama was freed. he advertised live fish on a cart to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mortimer Levi
Linus Kram
Wiliams Jefferson Pollard
Levi
Kram
Taft Support Question Sparks Debate in Washington
Washington column questions Taft support while noting undecided readers. The note hints at political sentiment and voter guidance in the capital as discussions continue.
Taft Praised For Welcoming Richmond Reception
Taft recounts Richmond hospitality noting residents respect the presidency and the man in office. A Times-Dispatch editor tells of a Democratic luncheon guest who calls Taft a bully fellow yet responds with a joke about voting for him in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Mas. Hemphill
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Editor Gathering Honors Congressman-Elect in Lanesboro
In Lanesboro Minnesota on December 1 editors of the district met at the Merchants hotel at the invitation of Sydney Anderson congressman-elect for the first Minnesota district. A First District Progressive Newspaper league was formed with A W Blakely elected temporary president J B P Warley temporary secretary O M Levang named honorary member. Constitution and by laws adopted and next meeting authorized. Music by Lanesboro orchestra. Anderson spoke to cheers and editors offered brief remarks while politics were set aside for sociable cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Lanesboro
Minn
Sydney Anderson
Minnesota
A. W. Blakely
Rochester
J. B P. Warley
Albert Lea
O. M. Levang
Merchants Hotel
Anderson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Waterloo
New Y Pern
Tribune Building
Lukens
Omer
Tribune
A.W. Allen
Daily Courier
Wateexko
Cocerer
The
Associated Freeland Iowa Brenins Press Association
Black Hawk County
Miuulle Krown
the Courier
Europe
Waterlon Courier
London
Trafalgar Building
Martheumberland Svenue
American Express Office
Baymarket
Dawe’s Steamship Agency
Greet Street
Boulevard Des Cagucines
Place de ‘Opera
U Ree Ecribe
Berlin
Unter den Linen
Ft. Petersburg
Nevsky Proaneke
Ife
Nan
Athens
Chicago Tribune
the Tribune
Washington
People’s Gas Light and Coke Company
Commonwealth Edison Company
Chicago Telephone Company
Wiostill
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cornell
General Grant
Whistler
Cedar
Ess
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Sioux City Tribune
Sioux City
Commercial Club of
Iowa City
Republican Party
Young
Provence
Nosh's Ark
Washington, D. C
Black Hawk National Bank
Fourth Streets
Waterloo Land CO
Cady & Gallup
Esos
Gibson
French & Frazee
Texas Land
Gates & CO
Iowa Mausoleum CO
W. Williams
Quality Segar Shop
Fourth Street
Attorneys AT Law
Williams
W. B. McMurray
Enn
Acces Pike & Knapp
J. C. Mortage
Central Iowa Granite Company
Manu Ensis
Mary Forsythe
Black Hawk Bank
A. G. Reid
Fowler CO
Richmond
Anderson Feasts Editors
Nature
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
F. H. Latier
la Fayette Street
C. B
Evening Courier
LaPayette Building
Cornar 4Th Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!