Taft tariff board praised amid political jousting
The article notes Taft defending the tariff board, calling its report bipartisan and unimpeachable amid attacks. It covers political reaction, calls for a new city hall, and local commentary on tariffs, public spending, and governance. It mentions Des Moines figures and various national issues including turkey Italy peace mediation and wool duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Abbott
Mary Jddy
Taft
Italy
Turkey
Congress
Hessia
Tariff Board
The Hold Over Paper reads Waterloo on Saturdays
The Hold Over Paper is described as the Saturday paper Waterloo reads and thoroughly digests on Sundays, capturing reader interest with its weekend edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All Waterloo
Tariff Board Report Sparks Debate Over Just Revision
The Evening Courier argues the nonpartisan tariff board report is dependable and urges Congress to accept its findings. It condemns political obstruction and free trade rhetoric, calling for timely action to fix a fair schedule and expose lawmakers acting in bad faith.
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Taft
Tariff Board
Taft Qissailants U
United Sates
Democratic House of Representatives
Congress
House
Weritorious
Wars End mImeans Committee
Ehris
Den
Payne
Miust
UW Cook
Thore Spettacular
Pand Ora
The Persistent Question Crosses Iowa Papers
In a final issue the Mondamin Enterprise hints at a purchase by Wonder of the Reo newspaper and hints he will aid patrons. Davenport Democrat questions what Dare would charge to defend criminals higher up, a play on legal fees amid winter weather notes.
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Council Bluffs
Wonder
Mondamin
Enterprise
Aid
Reo
Davenport
Mgr
Darerow
Death dealing germs and a health department call
The Mason City Times notes Dr. Kepford of the state tuberculosis department continues seeking the source of typhoid and urges a state health department with water inspection. The Webster City Freeman-Tribune covers Gompers and the McNamaras, and the Odessa wreck is blamed partly on human fallibility and a broken block system. A Tracy, Ohio man touts Poley’s Honey and Tar as a cure for his wife’s severe lung illness and cough.
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State Health Department
Mason City
A. BE. Kepford
State Tuberculosis Department
Cedar Falls
State Department of Health
Kepford
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Samuel Gompers
McNamaras
Labor
Sim
Elroukation
EARTE
R. J. Howell
Tracy
Poley
Foley
H. W. Taggart
Interurban line proposed Cedar Rapids to Mt Vernon
Cedar Rapids announces plan for an interurban railroad linking Cedar Rapids and Mount Vernon with potential extensions. The project, backed by William Dows and Isaac B. Smith, requires franchise extensions or new 25 year concessions, with a projected cost near 750000 dollars and financing from Harris Trust. No bonuses to Cedar Rapids residents are requested. bonds will fund construction, creating jobs and boosting interurban activity.
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Cedar Rapids
Mt. Vernon
William Dows
Isaac B. Smith
Cedar Supids
Iowa City Electric Light and Power Com- Thuy
William G. Dows
Men of
Electric Light and Power Company
Mount Vernon
Messers, Dows and Smith
Interurban
Iowa City
Messrs. Dows and Smith
Chicago
Harris Trust and Savings Bank
Thempany
Waterloo
la Porte City
Mysterious Assault Stuns Winfield Citizens and Rewards Rise
Sheriff Charles Gee leads a mounting probe after Dr. Lucy Bowman reports a brutal assault by three men in Winfield. Clues are scant, though clothing smeared with black axle grease is found. Rewards exceed 3000 dollars as authorities pursue leads from locals and neighboring towns.
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Mount Pleasant
Winfield
Lucy Bowman
Charles Gee
Hle
Kansas
Christmas for Birds and Babies in A Family Home
A Christmas Eve guide from Ruth Cameron encourages children to help birds with a simple feast and families to read the Nativity from Luke or Matthew. It suggests children trim a garden tree for birds, share bread and cereal scraps, and end with Dickens and quiet home traditions to deepen family love.
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Santa Claus
Christ‘mas
Ruth Cameron
License price debate in Sioux City saloon trade
Sioux City voices heated talk on liquor licenses with estimates ranging from 2040 to 5000 dollars. Retailers discuss value of a license, noting one respected dealer and a cautious figure who would not be named. The debate centers on what license is worth to operators amid ongoing discussions.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Council Permits Bids and Saloons in Town
Before the council issued its permit list a man declined a 3000 cash offer in hope of securing a license to run a business. The informant claims both men, Chas Fosselman and Wm Anderson, previously ran the only legal saloons and could profit well annually. One establishment reportedly grossed over 1600 in a single day while the other did even better.
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Chas. Fosselman
Wmt. Andersen
Alarm at Night Prompts Foley’s Honey and Tar Praise
In a Canton Ohio notice H W Casselman and H W Taggart urge parents to keep Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup and hoarseness. They claim it is worth its weight in gold and essential for households with children.
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Foley
H. W. Casselman
Canton
HH. W. Taggart
Micky Finn Mystery Stuns Sioux City Officials
Sioux City officers and the Wall Street mission seek the identity of Micky Finn after receiving a $2 Christmas draft at multiple offices. In 16 years the drafts arrive from different places, last sent from Minneapolis, with a note claiming to buy treats for prisoners on Christmas Day. The letter hints Finn’s possible prison past.
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Sioux City
Wall Street
Minneapolis
Micky Finn
J. B. Richard
Aggen
Message from Mickey Finn to neighbors for Christmas
A handwritten note from an unnamed speaker, Mickey Finn, expresses eagerness for neighbors to feel spry, hopes they brace up after release, and vows not to return to confinement. Wishes them a long, happy Christmas and New Year from a true friend.
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Mickey Finn
Dr C M Wray Practice Limited To Office Work
Doctor C M Wray advertises limited practice to office work with consultation and general surgery. Hours listed as 18 to 22 a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m. on weekdays with Saturday evening hours by appointment. Office phone 827 residence 2260 Red.
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C. M. Wray
M. D
First National Bank
Edgar H. Knittle
Bank
Walter M. Blowers
Nat'l Bank
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