Cummins Proposes National Presidential Primary Bill
The Courier endorses Senator Cummins plan to launch a national presidential primary system with August 1 as the first primary. The reform shifts nominating power from party bosses to voters, reducing influence of minorities and aligning候 candidates with the will of the people. Taft supports the idea if it is right, and Iowa’s sporadic separate primary debate is noted.
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White Slaver's Black Ness and Patterson Murder Case
The Patterson murder case drew commentary on Mrs. Patterson's alleged role and the jury's view of the slain Beane. The article discusses the moral framing of the crime and the men who exploited others, noting the broader implications of the affair.
Early shopping urged for health and safety
Pennsylvania officials advise shoppers to go early in the day to shop when vitality and judgment are highest. They warn against crowded stores, advise removing wraps in hot buildings, and keeping small children away from crowds when possible. The piece also notes a postal service order to disband secret organizations, arguing for workers' rights and mutual benefit groups.
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Thanksgiving Feast Records Stated By Local Eater
A noted New England champion eater reportedly set a Thanksgiving record by consuming fifteen pounds of turkey two loaves of bread three quarts of tea six bananas with cream twelve doughnuts one loaf of celery one large potato one half pound butter a pone of squash two quarts of cranberry sauce and one mince pie The report notes the performer nicknamed This little pig appears to be out of practice for moderation.
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New England
Rath Leads City Water Commission With High Standards
The Courier praises J. W. Rath as a competent new member of the water commission. It asserts his addition will keep the municipal water works plant operating at the high level of integrity and service that has defined the commission since its beginnings.
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J. W. Rath
Water Cote tHission
An eclectic Statewide Press Snapshot From Iowa
A fragmented montage of editorials and quotes from Northwood Anchor Cedar Rapids Republican Marshalltown Times-Republicans Bonaparte Record Des Moines Register and Leader and others. The clippings touch on social critique political opinion and public discourse with varied tones and subjects.
Remarkable interview cited in Iowa campaign chatter
The Sioux City Journal notes that Taft faced no hostile international reaction after a French interview, while Ottumwa Courier discusses using motion pictures to promote good roads. Jefferson Bee observes anti Taft sentiment in Iowa, especially in the north, with La Follette supporters slow to rally and candidates still forming.
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Sioux City Journal
Taft
Ottumwa
Not to be opened until Christmas packages
A holiday note argues for early gift mailing so parcels arrive by Christmas, urging thoughtfulness in timing. It compares shipping practices to the Golden Rule and questions whether delaying gifts honors the season’s teachings.
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Madame
Expressman
Early Holiday Shopping Advice From A Penny Post
A playful column urges readers to complete Christmas shopping in November or early day to ease burden on shop girls and drivers. It notes expressmen and postmen bear heavy loads and jokes about their views on the season while offering tips to plan, decide, and carry smaller bundles to avoid last minute chaos.
Defense fund among widows in Des Moines
Des Moines labor leaders favor directing the $190,000 defense fund for the McNamaras to the widows and orphans of the Los Angeles Times building explosion victims. Printers led by CG V. Humphrey support using the money to ease families' hardships, sending telegrams to Los Angeles labor leaders.
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Peddler Pinched for Short Weight in Cedar Falls
Thomas Karlos a Greek peddler was brought before Justice Cummins and pled guilty to selling apples at short weight. He was fined $50 plus costs $38, but the fine was suspended on promise not to repeat. He sold 87 pounds per bushel instead of 8 as required. Waterloo peddler Karles held in Cedar Falls case with Martin Nelson as complainant.
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Waterloo feature for Central Employers Magazine
The editor of the Timnofs Central Emploses Magazine gathered material in Waterloo last Friday for an article to appear in the next issue. The piece will cover Waterloo growth and development and explain its distinctiveness from other cities in the same era. The magazineCirculation exceeds 160 000 and reaches every employee of the Illinois Central system, promising wide Waterloo publicity.
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Waterloo
Mayor Sanks Milk Fed Chickens in City Market Sale
Indianapolis reports Mayor Shanks personally selling milk fed chickens along with corn fed and common chickens. He priced live turkeys at 18¢ per pound and chickens at 18 to 19¢ per pound for various weights, hoping to curb prices before Christmas. Market conditions later rose to normal as consignments sold out.
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Kansas
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New York
Barreled apple stock frightens dealers in Chicago
A report indicates 506000 barrels of barreled stock held in Chicago storages this year, up from about 200900 bbls last year, suggesting rising concerns over barreled apples despite total boxes in Chicago being 245000. Pecans shipped from Wharton Texas show 25 to 50 carloads expected with Texas pecan demand rising in eastern markets and new varieties planned for the next season.
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Former circus musician George Mann dies at Independence
Independence Iowa December 4 Special. George Mann born February 12 1826 in Yorkshire England died after a week illness in Independence. He toured with Ortons circus as a musician and settled in 1858 engaging in masonry shaping many bricks and stones and helping rebuild after the great fires of 1873 and 1874 leaving a lasting civic imprint.
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Grace Brotherhood Elects Officers
At the annual meeting of the Grace M. E. church Methodist Brotherhood, President J. W. Arbuckle presided as officers were elected for the ensuing year. J. Bates became president, Geo H. Cheevers vice president, Harry Cole treasurer, G. W. Norton secretary. A Ladies Aid supper preceded the election and members gave short talks.
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J. W. Arbuckle
J. —. Bates
Geo. H. Cheevers
Harry Cole
IG. W. Norton
Ladies’ Aid Society
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