Reciprocity debate and Iowa farmer fears in 1907 data
A long excerpt discusses W C Brown's view on reciprocity, comparing U S and Canada farm outputs for wheat potatoes hay barley oats rye corn and more. It argues free trade would aid American farmers through trade stimulation, notes the Senate passage of a ship subsidy bill by 40 to 39 amid corruption concerns, and questions the state of democracy and Senate legitimacy.
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Brown
W. C. Brown
New York Central Railway
Canada
United States
Evees
Dominion
Iowa
Eure
Dolliver
Senate
Watson
West Virginia
Ship subsidy controversy fuels steamship builder push
The ship subsidy drive for steamship builders has drawn attention for alleged misrepresentation and bribery as supporters press for funding. Key figures and groups debate the legislation, with critics warning of corruption and improper influence shaping the subsidy measure.
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Ander
Ottumwa Ad Urges Industry Growth and Relocation
A full page World Today display promotes Ottumwa Iowa as a cheap power and housing hub with thriving factories, rail lines, and interurban roads. It invites firms in agricultural implements vehicle works woolen mills potteries and cigarmaking and offers free factory sites. A separate editorial urges permanent primaries and criticizes special elections to favor Dolliver’s successor.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Ottumas
Mora
Lafayette Young and Senate Vote Over Ship Subsidy
In Iowa a patriot Lafayette Young vied for an eastern ship subsidy grab in the senate last Thursday. Lorimer and Watson left the room during the vote, rendering their later participation ineffective. Town legislators should extend adjournment to leverage the opportunity for winter’s firewood and big sinew gains.
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Lafayette Young
Iowa
Senate
Lorimer
Watson
Weather Week Proves Groundhog's Forecast Folly
The week’s weather contradicts the groundhog’s omen as mild days and shifting clouds fail to align with the furry predictor’s early shadow sighting, leaving residents unsure about coming signs of spring.
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Mr. Groundhog
Lorimer Case Vote Sparks Urgent Senate Action
Senators move swiftly to decide the Lorimer case amid rising fears of political fallout and further crises. The vote aims to avert larger scandals and maintain legislative stability.
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Lorimer
Reading for children a careful guide to lasting books
A column urges parents to guide children toward quality literature. It lists numerous authors and titles across ages 2 to 16, recommending classics such as Little Women, Robinson Crusoe, Treasure Island, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and Don Quixote, plus fairy tales and Bible reads.
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Defoe
Wyss
Eggleston
Hale
Hughes
Tom Brown
Oxford
Kipling
Jungie
Stevenson
Child
Mark Twain
Tom Sawyer
Cooper
Scott—Ivanhoe
Kenilworth
Quentin Durward
Dickens
David Copperfield
Nicholas Nickleby
Tamb
Aldrich
Hamlin Garland
Hawthorne
Ruskin
KiKing
Golden River
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Wav cC i
A Practical Argument for Senators at the Poll
The Minneapolis Journal notes substantial reasoning for electing Senators by poll as contests in Iowa and New York consume lawmakers. Legislatures pause action on bills while joint ballots unfold and committees fail to meet.
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Minneapolis Journal
Iowa
New York
People to choose senators direct or by legislature
The article argues that while legislatures may drag out senatorial selection, direct popular election could resolve delays. It notes Delaware once had no senator and Iowa contemplates refering Senate choice to the people, yet warns both methods carry risks amid strong public demands for new and revised laws.
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Delaware
Iowa
The Day of Old Eggs in Sioux City Markets
A spirited clipping references the phrase The Day of Old Eggs, noting Chicago cold storage eggs on the market and a playful claim about buying an egg marked by Helen Blazes dated March 3, 1832, with a miscellany of newspaper snippets and witty asides.
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Sioux City
Chicago
Helen Blazes
Prizes Allegedly Fixed in Iowa State College Stock Judging
Marshalltown Times-Republican reports testimony from winners of stock judging contests alleging crooked manipulation by Iowa State College participants. The scandal is described as more confession than testimony and seeks to expose a widespread, shameful scheme in the state’s agricultural competition.
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Marshalltown Times - Republican
Towa State College
Agricultural College
Iowa
Iowa stock judging claimed to be tainted by cheating
The article accuses Professor Kennedy of teaching students to read secret marks on animals to reveal judges decisions. Winners allegedly used the marks to secure victories, likened to a gambler’s trick. It calls for returning prizes and restoring honor to the rightful competitors in Iowa.
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Iowa
Kennedy
Farmers rally for Young while the senate vote nears
An appeal from Senator Young arrives by telegraph urging farmer support as the assembly prepares to vote for a senator. A 36 member bloc of farmers loyally backs Young, while Democratic and progressive farmers withers in the moment. The article hints at tensions within farmer interests during the annual legislative session.
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Sioux City Tribune
Des Moines
Assembly
Young
Senate
Canada
34Th General Assembly
Lafe
Washington
Farmer Young’s Narrow Senate Ballot Result
The Tribune surveyed delegates choice for senator with 247 ballots. 173 Republicans and 71 Democrats voted. Farmer Young received 27 votes, showing Lafe’s claim might work on some farmers but not all.
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the Tribune
Young
Lafe
More Law Makers for Black Hawk
Cedar Falls Record notes population growth in Black Hawk county driven by Waterloo’s expansion will merit an additional representative in the general assembly and may allow a standalone senatorial district. It awaits the legislature’s stance on the change.
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the Coumien
Associated Freerand Jews Evening Press Association
Black Hawk County
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
General Assembly
Real Estate Transfers From Waterloo Areas
Real estate transfers list several transactions including H. W. Brower to Clarence L. Sanders on land in 2 and 11-87-12 for 1 dollar A. M. Place, trustee et al to I. S. Stanley on lot 4 block 9 Enterprise Place Waterloo for 225 dollars Frank Nissius to Mary Krantz on land in 36-88-12 for 1200 dollars Etta M. Heiser to Joel O. Foster on part of lot 5 block 11 ShilNam's 3rd sub-division Waterloo for 1500 dollars United States to Benjamin F. Emrich on land in 31-87-18 Co Rownd et al to J. E. Bell lot 9 division N Cedar Heights for 450 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
H. W. Brower
Clarence L. Sanders
Waterloo
United States
Benjamin F. Emrich
A. Rownd
J. BE. Bell
Cedar Heights
Donnelly Not Guilty of Murder Reverses Jury Verdict
In Vinton Iowa on February 6 the jury found John Donnelly a well to do stock man not guilty of murdering Charles Andrews after an eight hour deliberation. The verdict shocked the state and the spectators who heard the evidence.
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Vinton
John Donnelly
Charles Andrews
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