Platform Interpretation and Cox’s Stance Details
A historical newspaper column analyzes how the Democratic ticket under Cox must spell out its interpretation of the platform and issues. It contrasts Cox with Harding, notes Wilsonian foreign policy questions, and questions Cox’s known positions while urging clear statements before voters.
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Cox
Harding
Repubiican
Congress
Althoit
Brian
Gox
Wilson
League of Nations
Gov. Cox
Samme
House of Representatives
Public supports fair labor, not strikes, says editorial
The editorial argues for labor public support when strikes are avoided and leaders place the public above principle. It praises Jeffrey for suggesting a national slogan and warns against coercive tactics by either side, noting most employers seek fair treatment and balanced outcomes. It also mentions McAdoo's potential fundraising and Iowa soil context.
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Claude
Atterbury
Railroad
Wae
Labor
Jeffrey
Harry St. Jeffrey
Ohio and Iowa electoral vote in advance for Harding
A fragmented verdict praises Ohio for fine goods while urging bold action on electoral votes. The speaker mocks political games and urges Ohio to endorse Harding, hinting at broader national implications and a push to leverage regional support.
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Presidente
Ohio
Iowa
Harding
Iowa Crowd and Ice Needed for 212 Degree Train
The note imagines a large Iowa turnout returning from a San Francisco convention on a single train. It suggests that substantial ice would be required to keep the coaches and Pullmans at the conventional 212 degree point.
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Iowa
San Francisco
Health Talks By John F Huber Health Talks And Advice From Dr Huber Arch Supports And Coughing Fever
A long column of questions and answers by Dr John B Huber covers foot arch supports based on a plaster cast and non perpetual use with foot exercise. then patient cases describe chest pains cough weight loss and a boy's post measles weakness requiring thorough medical exam. final vignette features dialogue about love and life with Imogene and Andrew.
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Agen
Harten
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson Dream Scene Between Lovers
In a domestic dream sequence Andrew and Imogene exchange intimate banter as he recalls a nightmare of pursuit through a forest. He grins, teases her, and explains the dream’s fear and obstacles while sharing affection in a cozy setting.
Nature Notes trivia from a late 19th century page
Questions and answers about birds and wildlife including whether blackbirds are songsters, the sand hornet’s shiny marks, where to find a ready made umbrella in the woods, dove and pigeon abundance in America versus England, how wild does are tracked, bee behavior around honey in fall, honey theft tricks by bee hunters, and red squirrel hoarding habits with examples of nuts stored near nests.
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America
England
Hugo-Horse Races Downhill In Childs Playroom Tale
The Christmas tale follows Tommy and his Hugo-Horse on wheels. Hugo-Horse bolts away during a park walk, outpacing Tommy as a kind stranger advises caution. Tommy learns a lesson about running away and planning for safety.
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Tommy
Hugo-Horse
Wheela
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Hugo Horse
Tihe
Will
Sammy
Pentleman
Our girls and their dogs in a small town tale
A quirky hometown snippet notes women learning to drive and a humorous rivalry with pets. It mentions a late Hub teaching his wife to drive, ending with a light note on a household dynamic and modern chores.
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Hud
Joyful Side of Jordan by Frank L Stanton
A fragmented verse piece urging optimism and moving toward the joyful side of Jordan. Contains misread lines about doors, mornings, and a postal counter at Billville Portoffice with jokes about stamps and meat. Named figure Frank L Stanton anchors the title.
Iowa Editors Reflect On Government Debt Reduction
A Des Moines Register remark lauds a billion dollar debt cut while commending Postmaster Burleson for fiscal postal management. Sioux City Tribune notes coal producers struggle to secure cars, blaming shared ownership of mines and rail cars. Marshalltown Times-Republican recounts a Waterloo tragedy with two bandits and an officer dead, two youths jailed long term, one fugitive, and comments on boys’ paths to crime.
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Des Moines Register
Postal Department
Sioux City Tribune
Inasiuch Ag
Coal Wage Commission
Marshalltown
Marshall Town
Waterloo
Rigon
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Jess
New Man Lines Teach Students a Quiet Lesson
A pedagogue on a blackboard offers advice for hot tempered and unforgiving students. He challenges the class to decipher a coded problem, showing how numbers and letters can mislead and how patience aids understanding.
FIFTY YEARS AGO Is The Courter July 7 1870
A 1870 Dubuque column reports five boys drowned in the Mississippi River after stepping on a sandbar that gave way. The storm offers relief to crops, and local items note a new race bridge wall, theatre acts, and hot weather with temperatures rising. An incident at the river included arrests for a nearby bath. A fire damaged Dr. Barber’s residence, and circumstantially firefighters contained the blaze. A lions attack at Robinson’s circus in Middleton Missouri ended in multiple deaths and injuries after the den collapse.
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Dubuque
Robinson's Circus
Middleton
Prof
White
Nero
Burglary, Deaths, and Bee Stings Reported in 1880 Rumor
Forty years ago on a Wednesday night burglars attempted entry to the Barkman residence on Miss Hattie Allen returned to South Street. Mrs Barkman from Vascar colleges. The scene mentions a tick child and frightened students. Roger Leavitt, son of J H Leavitt, is home from Beloit College for vacation. DIED OF BEESTING George Byvank of Bennington township stung while gathering fruit. bees swarm 3,000 quarts of strawberries and 2,000 quarts of raspberries. He grew weak, was unable to walk, and died after bee stings. Prof Robt Meggison demonstrated tight rope walking at Cedar Falls last Saturday during Barnum’s exhibition.
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A. N. Barkman
Hattie Allen
South Street
Barkmanj
Vascar
Tuden
George Byvank
Bennington Township
Benjamin Frost
Cedar Falls
Barnum
Robt. Megeison
Cedar
National News From July 9 1800 and Nearby Events
Twenty years ago on Monday July 9 1800 Dell Sumner heard from Ringling Bros circus that drew a large crowd in Washington. In the senate promotion plans, H J Hess of Orange township visited for a new home. At Fowler cottage in Sans Souci a social gathering featured raspberries with 2 quarts for 25 cents. Maud Ballington Booth spoke at the Chautauqua Assembly and Democrats nominated Bryan and Stevenson at Kansas City. David B Hill declined the vice presidential nomination. Chautauqua park expands toward suburb with a petition for a branch post office. Illinois Central plans to shorten Chicago Omaha travel time.
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Dell Sumner
Ringling Bros
Washington
Senate
Fowler Cottage
George Gallarno
Alfred Longley
Harry B
Maud Ballington
Chautauqua Assembly
Dangerous youths and police protection clash over concealed weapons
A historic editorial defends officers who shoot first when life is at risk, condemning criminals and urging a clean sweep of concealed weapons. It argues public safety requires police to act decisively and questions criticism of gun-toting individuals in Waterloo and other cities. The piece juxtaposes a call for lawful self defense with the reality of street violence. An adjacent ad promotes a dandruff remedy claiming it dissolves buildup and improves hair health.
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Waterloo
Towa
At Last Relief From Rheumatism in Warm Season
Victims of rheumatism urged to seek treatment as the warm season favors proper care. The ad claims rheumatism is a deep blood disease caused by disease germs in the blood and promises relief by a blood cleanser marketed locally. It urges readers to obtain a bottle and consult the Chief Medical Adviser for personalized guidance.
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Swift Laboratory
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