The Courier in Europe and a political critique excerpt
The piece lists American diplomatic posts in Europe and references a Town to Town ad page. It then critiques civic purity in church and politics. Bishop J. R. dlondris questions the omission of political purity from the federated churches reform list and condemns vote selling and political corruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Bishon J. R. Dlondris
Kansas City Mo
Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Federation
National Pound
Gand
Voto Gelling
Adams County
Ohio
Holstlaw
Ilinois
Wolstian
Republic
Danville
Flr
Chicago
Is Your Skin On Fire Get Instant Relief Now
A vintage ad promises instant cooling relief for burning skin using wintergreen thymos and soothing compounds in a DD Prescription mix. It claims first drops stop the burning and soothe the skin, cleansing away pimples and botches overnight, with a one dollar bottle offered through the druggist.
Voter mammon and church reform in Ohio county debate
The piece argues that voter integrity is a growing danger akin to intemperance and urges the church to take a frank stand against political knavery. It contends reformers are caricatured and calls for aggressive engagement to restore prestige and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio County
Hendrix
Nelson
Hooge
The Vane of Phillips and Fate in Public Life
A critical meditation on David Graham Phillips and his death, arguing a linkage to fate rather than mere illness. References to Senator Depew Taft and the Progressive League illustrate debates over clean government, money in politics, and public trust amid a chorus of political satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane
David Caaiuum
Phillips
Erik
Viel
Don
Ile
David Graham Phillips
Fate
Depew
National Progressive League
Salvation Army
League
The
Anow
Taft
Leasne
Insurgents Organize National Progressive Republican League
The Chicago Record Herald reports insurgent leaders and sympathizers have organized the National Progressive Republican League to push reform within the party. They aim to ally with progressives across parties to promote desirable measures and oppose undesirable ones, forming a reform driven platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
National Progressive Republican League
New League
Insurgent Platform Debates Reflect Popular Government Goals
The article notes orthodox insurgent planks following Kansas Oregon Wisconsin lines and speeches by Pinchot Bourne and La Follette. It argues that a popular vote system is new and will be widely discussed, while affirming aims to conserve or restore popular government and equal opportunity for citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ains
Kansas
Oregon
Wisconsin
Pinchot
Bourne
la Folletta
What kind of man do women like best in love satire
In an Evening Chit Chat dialogue, a stenographer and several women and men debate the ideal husband. They list traits such as broad shoulders, courtesy, chairs saved for women, politeness, good manners, and kindness to family, inviting readers to submit brief observations for a future symposium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Molly
Mr. Oglethorpe
Pomtines
Garls
Ruth
The Davenport Times on Newspaper Ethics and Purpose
Miss Betty Adler cites Davenport Times as society editor while addressing the Davenport Woman's club. She likens a newspaper office to a manufacturing plant that processes raw facts into polished news, urging honesty, sincerity, and independence from outside influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Adler
Davenport Times
Davenport Woman's Club
Towa
Press ethics and independence in journalism today
The speaker argues a newspaper must stand free of financial influence to serve the public good. Honesty and faith with readers, plus accuracy and unprejudiced reporting, build trust. News remains the primary, engaging source of world events, shaping public knowledge of leaders like Taft Roosevelt and others through objective coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owith
Puble
Taft
Roosevelt
Cook
Peary
Pinechot
Cannon
Lorimer
Edmund Burka
Spirit of the Iowa Press and State Politics Notes
A collage notes political humor and reform in Iowa with editorials from the Des Moines Capital, Marshalltown Times-Republican, Sioux City Tribune, Cedar Rapids Gazette, and Muscatine Journal. It comments on legislative patience, a proposed primary for senators, tax changes in Minnesota, and the emergence of the Republican Progressive League as a major political event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Muscatine
Republican Progressive League
Movement leaders push unorganized force into national league
Davenport Times calls for a cohesive national league with strong leaders to unite the Republican legislature’s factions. It urges progressives and Republicans to select a single senatorial candidate, warn that ballot splits waste votes, and stress timely caucus action before the session’s work begins. The piece ends with an ad for the Crystal Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Roosevelt backs Progressive League platform, Outlook says
New York January 26 Theodore Roosevelt endorses the National Republican Progressive League platform in an Outlook article. He discusses recall noting its usefulness yet potential for mischief, especially for life tenure officers. He also mentions initiative and referendum as benefiting states with proper limits. Roosevelt says he will address judiciary later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
National Republican Progressive League
Roosevelt
Judiciary
How To Cure Your Own Kidneys And Body Aids
Public notice style ad claims a guaranteed treatment for kidney related ailments. It promises rapid relief within 24 hours and urges readers to ask druggists for Dr. Derby's Kidney Pills with a sample option, listing Baton Rouge and Michigan origins and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dr. Derby
Roosevelt and progressives push for new devices in government
The excerpt argues for safeguarding measures to prevent misuse and cites Roosevelt's belief in adopting new devices for popular government. It asserts that genuine popular rule requires addressing privilege and meeting new needs through reform, endorsing a progressive program as the best path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
United States
West
Carload of Heifers Sells for Over $5,000
A Sacramento breeders party paid about $5,000 for a carload of young cows and heifers at Cedar side in Bremer County Iowa. The purchase set a county record, with calves from 6 months priced at $460 and 2-year-olds at $500. The visitors praised the herd and offered Nelson overseer roles for their future multihundred-head operation. A New England supper follows at the First Congregational Church on Friday Jan 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postofice
Watrrico
Iowa
Covriex
Associated Frere and Town Evening Press Association
Black Hawk County
Waverly
A. W. Morris and Son
Sacramento
California
G. A. Nelson
Cedarside
Bremer County
New England
First Congregational Church
Real estate transfers listed for Waterloo area
Real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Cr show Elmer L Mether transferring part of lots L and 4 block 48 East Waterloo to Victor Swan gon for one dollar. Frank J Fowler trustee transfers lot 18 block a Hillside addition Waterloo to Mrs Nettie Schunemann for one dollar. L R Benham transfers part of lots 1 and 2 block 3 Ricker and Bratnober addition Waterloo to John D Liftring for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co. Abstract Cr
Elmer L. Mether
Victor Swangon
East Waterloo
Frank J. Fowler
Nettie Schunemann
Hillside
Waterloo
L. R. Benham
John D. Liftring
Ricker & Bratnober
Cough Remedy Promoted For Immediate Relief At Home
A home made cough syrup using Mentholaxene essence is advertised to quickly relieve fever and congestion from a cold or bronchitis. The recipe combines one pint sugar syrup, boiling water, and 24% ounces essence, dosed a teaspoonful 8 to 10 times daily with child adjustments. The ad claims it both relieves and cures, touting superior effectiveness to ordinary syrups without sickness or constipation.
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John Co. Hartman
A. W. Peterson
Scec Treas
Tribune
Alfred
Lukens
A.W. Allen
Outeide
the Courier
Europe
Weterios Courier
London
Ream
Trafalent
Nerthrame
Beeland Avenue
American Exurens
Tani
Haymarket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Green Street
Peris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de Vopera
American Exoeens
Roe Feribe
Perlin
Tor
Pati
Biko
State Board
Commission
Tin Siip
Palion Maritime
Mo Diepes
O. Wa
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Nes Moines
Marshalltown Times-Republican
State Teachers’ College
Sioux City Tribune
National League
Crystal Theatre
Sistaa Metee Macteatente
Haasan
Egetatrgenmn
Kroosevelt
Progressive League
Rock Island
Picrate ‘Tues Mfg. Co
Ayer
Black Hawk National Bank
Commercial
Fourth Streets
Nome
Waterloo Land Co
Cady & Gallup
Ae Ewe Ses Ees Galloway Gibson Inv
Attorneys AT Law
W. B. McMurray
G. Murtagh
Geeeessena
A. G. Rein
Weee
Hava Madsoleem CO
Pike & Knapp
Ewes
Seee
Segars
Tobacgo
Eee
Williams’ Quality
Segar
Fourth Street
Te Bidg
Tess Central Iowa Granite Company
Fepsoda
C. A
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk Bank
Robert G. Dakin, M. D
East Fourth Street
Pink
R. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
C. R. Hoxtie
Consolidated
J. R. Scott
Ida M. Scott
Commercial Bank
T. A. McManus
M. D. Eye
Kar
Houta
Commercial Bank Building
E. A. Hunt
Ben. C. Everall
Marsh Lace
Byvenings
Kes
F. C. Liffring Osteopathic
Lafayette
Town
Bodwell
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