Indifference to primaries fills Washington poll
A Chicago Tribune summary shows senators and representatives split on direct national presidential primaries. Noncommittal majorities appear in both Senate and House, while support for candidate platform disclosures varies. The piece urges public pressure to back pro primary reform and notes notes Wells Fargo praising careful handling of packages and Elgin butter graft critique.
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Awakening to a New Will After Nightly Struggles
The piece describes how daily fatigue and nervous strain dim a man’s powers and how rest restores a stronger will and buoyant spirits. It warns that fatigue and worry can overwhelm him, yet a fresh awakening brings renewed vitality and a deeper gratitude for life.
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Hin
Parliament passes drastic anti-pandering measure in Britain
The article reports Britain’s new anti-pandering law offering flogging for a second offense, drawing sharp criticism from humanitarians. It contrasts with US debate on harsher penalties for white slavers and questions the efficacy and morality of eighteenth century style punishment in modern times.
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United States
Whsoonat
Georie
Sears
Deeres
Fragmented Iowa editorials and farming notes from era
A compilation of brief Iowa items notes political shifts in the Republican party including Woodrow Wilson’s expected reaction and talks of a national convention. It also covers intensive farming oddities and a Nobel Peace Prize claim of no award this year. A Council Bluffs note praises women’s suffrage progress and backing.
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Marshalltown
Commission
Taft
France
England
Senate
Japan to form new cabinet under Prince Kat suya
Tokio reports the emperor will appoint Prince Kat suya to form a new cabinet after stalled recommendations for a premier to replace Marquis Saionji. Takaaki Kato is slated foreign minister and Baro Shimpel Goto interior minister, with War Minister post to be filled after Lieut. Gen. Tvehera resigned over army funding demands.
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Japan
Taro Katsura
Wlder
Saionj
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Takaaki Kato
Great Britain
Baro Shimpel Goto
Tvvehera
Worry by George Fitch Commentary on future fears and imagination
George Fitch argues worry borrows trouble from the future and is unlimited and free to all. He suggests worry consumes time more than actual troubles and that imagination could boost work rather than fear, ending with a note that imaginative focus could breed genius.
Christmas cards and women’s voting rights clash in editorial
The Evening Chit Chat urges cutting Christmas spending by sending thoughtful cards instead of costly gifts. It argues many keep a burdensome gift exchange, proposing cards as a meaningful alternative. The piece supports women voting to protect family life and open saloon issues, linking ballot access to public concerns.
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A Wise Joinder on Women Vote in Saloon Contests
The Register and Leader advocates linking open saloon consent elections to women’s suffrage by allowing female voters in those referenda. It notes women already vote in bonded debt elections and that a constitutional amendment would take about three years to submit and adopt, delaying full reform.
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Register and
Philippine imports surge as rice leads nine month trade total
Washington reports the nine months to September 1912 show imports at 48.27 million dollars and exports at 39.93 million. Imports rose 86 percent from 1911 with rice the dominant item, totaling 11.43 million dollars, while exports increased led by hemp coalitions and copra with cigars, though sugar shipments declined.
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Washington
Philippine Islands
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Orient
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Cedar Falls Waterloo
Real estate transfers include Wm C Nuhn to E J Cable for lot 6 block 3 RB Speers addition Cedar Falls valued at 5000. Lore Alford to Hattie M Austin for lot 15 block 4 Alford addition Waterloo valued at 450. US to George Fisher and US to John Daugherty land in township 9 88 14 and 888 14. Louis Anderson to R C Pedersen lot 3 block 7 Leavitt Johnson Miller addition Waterloo valued at 1. R C Pedersen to Louis Anderson part of lot 10 block 4 Whitney Sedewick addition Waterloo valued at 1. Robert J Nestor to William J Gutknecht part of lot 20 Diagonal Plat Hudson valued at 1.
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Black Hawk Co
Wm. C. Nuhn
E. J. Cable
RB. P. Speer
Cedar Falls
Lore Alford
Hattie M. Austin
Alford
Waterloo
United States
George Fisher
John Daugherty
Louis Anderson
Increase of Army Report Highlights Net Enlisted Growth
Washington reports the annual army strength shows a net decrease of five officers but a substantial rise of 4 455 enlisted men for the year. Brigadier General George Andrews, adjutant general, released the official findings yesterday outlining the regular army totals.
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Washington
George Andrews
Army Strength Discrepancy Between Authorized and Actual
The present authorized army strength stands at 4 992 officers and 87 141 enlisted men, while actual strength is 4 660 officers and 97 965 men. At year end there were 1 017 officers retired.
The Busy Woman’s Day Ad for Foley Kidney Pills
An advertisement by H. W. Taggart touts Foley Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims women suffer fatigue backache poor sleep and nervousness and promises strength and wellness from the medicine.
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Foley
H. W. Taggart
John McManters
Streator
Ill
Starve Rather Than Go to County Home
A Waterloo couple over 70 in frail health vow to starve rather than move to the county home. Des Moines faces a similar dilemma as authorities struggle. In Waterloo the poor overseer was ordered not to provide excess supplies, making county rents and fuel costs a concern.
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Waterloo
Des Moines
Elderly Couple Refuse County Aid Despite Better Care Offer
A Ray mond couple with legal county residence refuse county home care for sentimental reasons though it would provide better provisions. They came from Mille county and lately planned arrangements for a Christmas program with a brightly lit tree and gifts.
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Raymond
Mille County
Class Initiation Set for Knights and Ladies of Security
The Knights and Ladies of Security close new member intake with 100 candidates. Fifty will be initiated Wednesday evening, with the remaining to receive order secrets at the first January meeting. Committee to meet after initiation to finalize New Year’s party plans.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
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