Foreign Postage And Reciprocity In Trade Policy
Analysis of Sen Cummins call for broad reciprocity in tariff policy. It discusses free entry of foodstuffs and removal of duties on various manufactured goods, timber, coal, metals, fabrics, and more. The piece explains reciprocity as mutual concessions and argues removal of Canadian duties could benefit American farmers while supporting the existing pact.
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Cummins
United States
O. K
Canada
Iowa
Taft
States
Congress
Cummins Denies Quote Blocking Campaign Allegations
In Chicago last fall Cummins reportedly said the worst republican is better than the best democrat but he flatly denied this in a New York Republican Club address. He said he never stated such a line and preferred converting a bad republican over changing a good democrat. The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes Democrats’ relief at the denial while warning reporters to seek corroboration.
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Ator Cummins
Chicago
Cummins
Republican Club of
New York
Dubuque
Falsehood Nailed: Democratic Piece Under Scrutiny
A political controversy centers on alleged quotations attributed to a senator, with critics arguing the quotation misrepresents the source while supporters defend the statement as taken out of context. The dispute highlights partisan rhetoric and media framing.
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Sen
Publicity drive urged for Iowa industries and Davenport role
A Davenport booster committee urges Iowa legislators to fund state publicity to attract industry and population. The circular argues publicity drives sales, outlines Senate Bill 96 and House 184, calling for a state bureau of publicity and development. Davenport plans a three year campaign at twenty thousand dollars per year to lead industrial and commercial expansion.
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Greater
Davenport
Iowa
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Emerson
Senate
House
State Bureau of Publicity and Development
Committee On Appropriations
Greater Davenport
City governments in Towa oppose Sammis hill utility control bill
Every city government in Towa and every resident oppose Sammis hill efforts to move control of public utilities away from local governments. The measure is called un-American and unjust, aimed at pleasing public corporations and risking the thirty-fourth general assembly's legacy.
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Towa
Sammis Hill
Thirty-Fourth General Assembly
Taft Seen Likely To Win Reciprocity Vote
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil notes growing public favor for President Taft and predicts an easy victory on the reciprocity proposition, calling it a worthy achievement for his administration. The Davenport Times comments on weather changes spoiling the day and delaying printing.
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Taft
Politics and legislative focus in Iowa and Nebraska debate
The Iowa and Nebraska editorials urge lawmakers to abandon politicking and address real business. They discuss constitutional reform, the initiative and referendum, and opposition by Democrats tied to liquor interests. The Dubuque Times-Journal notes Nebraska may propose an initiative amendment this session.
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Dubuque
Spectacle at Honeymoon Welcome Sparks Wealth Critique
Sete A SPECTACLE reports a Georgia crowd greeting Vivien Gould and husband on their honeymoon. She calmly smokes from a jeweled case while the crowd cheers and the bride smiles. The piece echoes Andrew Carnegie on millionaires wives and daughters lacking mental resources amid luxury and vanity.
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Des Moines Register
Dedes
Vivien Gould
Georgia
Andrew Carnegie
New York
Reciprocity For Canada Pacts Faces Senate Battle
Chicago Tribune reports the ways and means committee backed the reciprocity bill with Canada. The House is urged to pass quickly and send it to the Senate to avoid delays. Proponents say filibustering would backfire and farmers are being frightened by opponents. The president and agriculture secretary defend the measure as harmless to farmers and beneficial for national policy.
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Chicago Tribune
Canada
Committee On Ways and Means
House
Senate
Ways and Means Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Dairy train forecasts huge Iowa butter profits
Ravenport Democrat reports Dairy Expert Hugh Van Pelt at a state dairy train convention in Tawa. He claims directing cow feed could add 100 pounds per cow annually, boosting value by 25 cents per pound and adding 37.5 million dollars in state dairy profits. A second 100 pound gain is proposed from sire selection. The Iowa Dairy Association, with state and railroad support, plans dairy trains to spread these ideas.
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Ravenport
Tawa
Hugh van Pelt
Tft
Iowa
Towa
Iowa’ Dairy Association
Dairy Special Tours Inspire Milwaukee Area Farmers
The initial trip's results show stronger cows and new silos on farms. Seed sown in good ground bears fruit as thousands of farmers hear the dairy gospel, some scoffing yet others listening closely. Younger farmers especially attend lectures and demonstrations. next year expect better cattle and more silos along the route.
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Milwaukee
The Cowardly Anonymous Letter Writers
The writer denounces anonymous letters that ruin families by spreading false claims. The column urges readers to sign any anonymous notes that aim to help, as open criticism is preferable to silent harm, and warns against the damaging impact of secret accusations.
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Howwows
Gha
Hades
Practical Ideas for New Farmers pamphlet back to the soil
The Rock Island Lines agricultural department has released a pamphlet titled The City Man on a Farm What it Costs to Make a Successful Start prepared by Prof Thomas Cooper of the University of Minnesota school of agriculture. It promotes a practical back to the soil message urging new farmers to consider a rural start.
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Agricultural Department of the
Rock Island Lines
Thomas Cooper
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture
Try This Home Made Cough Remedy
A home remedy blends granulated sugar, warm water and Pinex to create a cough syrup claimed to halt deep seated coughing within 24 hours. The recipe asserts benefits for whooping cough chest pains bronchitis and throat troubles and promotes Pinex as a concentrated pine extract sold by The Pines Co Ft Wayne Ind. The ad promises satisfaction or money back and urges readers to ask their druggist for Pinex.
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United States
Canada
the Pines Co
Wayne
Ind
Waterloo Faces Civil Service Vacuum As Two Officials Resign
The Waterloo city government risks a long absence of civil service and police and fire commissioners after the resignations of H. B. Kelly and Dr. J. A. Jerger, accepted by Mayor Rector who refused to commit to new appointments. A Virden Creek sewer plan proposes a 7 foot diameter conduit to drain 7,180 acres north of the city, with 6,500 feet of trench and a potential outlet into the river. A spring special election in sewer district No. 1 will decide whether to levy funds for construction.
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Rector
Waterloo
Police
Fira Commission
H. B. Kelly
J. A. Jerger
Kelly
Jerger
Paul W. Smith
Virden Creek
Fourtheast
Waterloo, Cedar Falls
Park Road
Speedy Relief From Kidney Trouble Trialed by Mrs Thorp
Mrs Cora Thorp of Jackson Michigan reports an acute Brights disease attack with kidney and bladder inflammation and dizziness. A bottle of Foley's Kidney Remedy relieved the attack reduced inflammation ended the pain and restored normal bladder action. J K Joder and Son endorse the remedy.
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Bright
Cora Thorp
Jackson, Mich
Foley
J. K. Joder & Son
Change in damage case law debated in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa February 14 The judiciary committee of the house listened to extensive arguments on the Halgrime bill which would shift the burden of proof in personal injury cases from plaintiff to defendant currently a plaintiff must prove negligence but the bill seeks to reverse that burden in civil suits.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Iowa law shift on contributory negligence debate
A proposed law would require the defense to prove plaintiff contributory negligence reversing current practice. Senator Chase urged the measure, saying Iowa statutes alone place the onus on the plaintiff to establish his case and prove he was not at fault.
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Corporation
Senator Chase
Iowa
Y W Campaign At Cedar Falls
Cedar Falls February 14 Special The YWCA of Iowa State Teachers College plans a religious campaign at the college building starting today and running through February 1 Miss Bertha Conde national student secretary and Miss Maude Corbett territorial secretary for several states will attend to assist and oversee the meetings.
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Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers’ College
Campaign kickoff supper at gymnasium to boost college meetings
Secretaries from Ames and the State University are invited to attend. The college will launch the campaign with a supper in the gymnasium to foster acquaintance. Toasts will be given by Miss Condi, Miss Corbett, and others. All urged to attend meetings for mutual help and personal benefit.
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Amés
State University
Condi
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