Judge McHenry critiques and societal notes in Polk County
A compilation of editorials and anecdotes covering Judge McHenry of Polk County, Wisconsin, critiques of state law reversals by the Iowa Supreme Court, public safety cautions in Milwaukee and Chicago, and a push for vaccination amid rising smallpox cases in Wisconsin towns. The piece also touches on married life dynamics and political ethics related to election ropes and bribery laws.
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M'Henry
McHenry
Polk County District Court
Iowa Supreme Court
Polk County
Supreme Court
Iowa
Lowa
McPherson
Mc Oeary
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Atlantic doom and wireless progress foretell swift future links
The piece envisions the end of distance between continents via wireless telegraphy and telephone and an aeroplane capable of crossing the Atlantic in a day. It imagines direct New York Berlin trade by morning call and same-day delivery, highlighting rapid cross ocean communication. It notes that such milestones may soon become practical and regular.
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Atlantic
Atlantic Ocean
Oberburgermeister
Berlin
New York
Europe
America
Atlantic Communication
SEO
The Woman Proposes and the Marriage Question
A Chicago official notes marriages have risen 10 percent in six months as women increasingly propose. A Chicago pastor cites widows proposing, while Mrs. Frank M. Streser-Reuter asserts nine of ten marriages result from women’s proposals. The piece links proposing to broader equality debates.
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Cupid
Maftiare
Legs
Te Rease
Chicago
Frank M. Streser-Reuter
Smoking on street cars sparks city scorn and strains at home
A city near Waterloo reports a man insists on smoking on street cars because his wife forbids smoking at home. A Senate bill would create five navy vice admirals earning 11000 per year on sea duty, while golf balls are touted as cheap as eyes this summer amid a heated campaign.
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Waterloo
Bositinns
Federal Baseball League
Fall of Madero Factions and Rise of Huerta in Mexico
A year ago today General Victoriano Huerta rose from military chief to interim president after Madero’s resignation and death. Revolt leaders Carranza Vila and Zapata pressed advances in north and south as foreign fleets watched from coasts and Huerta claimed a 150,000 strong loyal army.
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Mexico City
Victoriano Himerta
Madero
Felix Diaz
Huerta
Carranza
Vila
United States
Torreon
Zapata
The Great Lakes A Wry Ode To North Americas Waterways
A humorous description extols the Great Lakes as vast pure water sources and vital economic arteries. It notes Lake Superior’s depth and cold, Lake Michigan as a giant bath tub, Lake Huron guarding Michigan’s peach orchards, and Lake Ontario’s distinct north shore accent while highlighting cities like Chicago and Detroit along the lakes and the canals linking U S and Canada.
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Great Lakes
United States of America
England
Lake Superior
Lake Ontario
St. Lawrence
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Niagara
Canada
Detroit
Panama Canal
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Toledo
Toronto
Duluth
Lake Michigan
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Michigan
Erica
North Central States
Italian claims device to destroy torpedoes by rays
Sioux City Tribune reports an Italian inventor who says he has perfected a method to blow up torpedoes ammunition magazines and other explosives with ultraviolet rays. If real, such a system could render naval armor and coast defenses obsolete requiring only a skilled electrician to operate a switchboard.
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Sioux City
Satisfactory All Around in Second District
The report notes Democrats winning favor for clear reasons as the Republicans trail in second place, with broad satisfaction expressed across the district. The text emphasizes competitive standings and public approval in the Dubuque Telegraph-Herald style.
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Dubuque
Ideas of a Plain Man by Dr. Frank Crane Hostility to Youth
An essay warns elders against hostility to youth a sin of aging minds. It praises youth’s vitality boldness and confidence while condemning sneering snubbing and organized offensiveness. The piece cites a historical jab on youth and urges empathy over envy as one grows older.
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Frank Crane
Jman
Dot Johnson
Pitt
Walpole
Progressives and party strife in early election notes
A collection of editorials and comments from multiple papers on party dynamics. The piece discusses Progressives' role in Republican strength, views on state liquor laws, advice on laughing at personal mistakes, and reflections on campaign results in the Second district with references to Cummins and party friction.
Cummins and Iowa Republicans Stood by Voters in Turbulent Era
The piece reflects on Cummins' role and the voters who supported the progressive Republican stance in Iowa, suggesting that without that backing the party might have faded a decade earlier. It weighs the political consequences and the party’s resilience amid controversy.
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Atrife
Cummins
the Eagle
Iowa
When Will City Voters Become Wise Des Moines Capital
Des Moines Capital urges voters as city primaries and elections approach to consider municipal government seriously. The piece cites Chicago and Standard Oil as a caution, arguing accountable leadership prevents corruption and mismanagement. It frames city versus country influence and stresses voter responsibility.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Union
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Standard Oil Company
Chicago
Standard Oil
Mothers Friend touted for easier pregnancies and fewer ailments
An advertisement extols Mothers Friend as a safe external remedy easing muscle expansion during pregnancy and reducing nausea morning sickness and distress. It claims thousands of women benefit, notes a $1.00 per bottle price, and directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta for a guide for expectant mothers.
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Mother
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
Des Moines Debate Over City Hall Control of Business
The text questions whether Des Moines merits a business administration and which should lead city hall decisions: business or politics. It raises pressure in municipal governance and hints at a power struggle between local leaders and enterprise interests.
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Des Moines
A Moment of Fun and a Quizical Wallet Exchange
A banker in summer and winter habits spawns a joke about flies on a bald pate and a polite Mos e counting wages. Mose replies with a quizzical gaze and says he fears the banker looks ready to start somewhere. A school teacher then recites The Landing of the Pilgrims to pupils.
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Mose
Pupils Asked to Draw Plymouth Rock Picture
A Congregationalist teacher asks students to imagine Plymouth Rock. one boy Willie hesitates and asks if the assignment is to draw a hen or a rooster in a brief classroom anecdote.
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Plymouth Rock
Willie
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