From Reform to Bushwhacking in Taft Battle
An opinion piece argues insurgent Republicans aim to derail Taft’s renomination in 1912. It contends pretexts are used to discredit the administration, praising progressivism while warning the move serves personal glory and GOP power, not the country. The piece questions Taft’s fate, La Follette’s reach, and the Courier’s stand for principles over personalities.
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Taft
Republic
Aldrich
Payne
Republican Party
Courier
la Follette
Middle West
East
Cummins
Progressive press vows fight for equal opportunity in Iowa
The piece defends progressive ideals against political gain, praises reporters, and criticizes Payne Aldrich tariff supporters. It notes a rumored Iowa senate bid by W. C. Browne and lauds ex Governor Garst for stances on reciprocity. It discusses sugar price issues, road questions, and the Ballinger investigation, ending with a quip about a kiss involving Lee and Mrs. Rees.
Senator Kenyon In Public Discourse Sparks Debate In Iowa
The Spirit of the Iowa Press editorial remarks on Senator Kenyon and his influence in Iowa politics noting contrasts with the return of wealth to the poor. It discusses political beliefs and the allocation of resources in a broad national context.
The Easy Way Out in Iowa Politics
A sweeping column notes Senator Kenyon's support for Taft's renomination and opposition to reciprocity. It hints at a familiar Iowa political path of choosing the easiest route, while contrasting with other editorials that lampoon political figures and critique governance during the heat of the season.
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Kenyon
Taft
Iowa
Greater Ultimate Triumph in Reciprocity Vote
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues Senator Kenyon could gain a greater triumph by voting yes on reciprocity. A yes vote will be vindicated later, while a no vote may win temporary praise but mark the lawmaker as a steadfast statesman in time.
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Cedar Replds Gazette
the Gazette
Kenyon
Summer Reading Plan for Productive Vacations
A teacher laments unfinished summer reading and urges definite goals. Choose a few authors or works to read fully, or focus on one subject deeply. Suggest biographies or science texts to open new worlds, review forgotten grammar and geography, and set a daily reading time to enrich leisure.
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Romeone
Lfe
Cummins and Cummins Clash Over Canada Reciprocity
In a Senate exchange last Thursday Senator Cummins debated Governor Cummins on reciprocity with Canada. Senator Williams read from Iowa Governor Cummins 1904 inaugural message, claiming the reciprocity plan is a direct answer to Iowa senator Cummins 1911 objections. The Iowa governor addressed farmers, asserting a treaty could grant long term influence over Canada imports.
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Minneapolis
Cumming
Cummins
Senate
Senator Williams
Iowa
Canada
Farmers of
Canadian Trade Views Stir Iowa Farmers Debate
The passage discusses Canadian agricultural imports and whether Iowa farmers would lose in exchange. Governors Cummins and Senator Cummins clash over the impact of Canada on U S prices, noting changes since 1904 and Taft era rhetoric. The piece also mentions sprains requiring treatment and recommends Chamberlains Liniment from dealers.
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Canadia
Iowa
Cummins
Illinois
Kansas
Wisconsin
Dakotas
Nebraska
Missouri
United States
Canada
Senator Cumming
Governor Cumming
Chicago
Taft
Waverly Worker Struck by Falling Window at Canning Plant
Louis Rust, son of Ed Rust, a worker at the Nelley canning factory in Waverly, was injured around 2 pm when a heavy board window fell from its hinge in the husking shed, striking him on the head. Dr. Rohlf treated him at his office, he recovered consciousness, and is resting at home. The doctor believes the injury is not serious.
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Waverly
Louis Rust
E d Rust
Nelley Canning Factory
Lignite Briquets Solve Problem Reveals Fuel Breakthrough
Washington July 8 The Bureau of Mines reports a German machine enables briquets from lignite to be produced cheaply in the west where coal is costly. Lignite abundant in western states slack and moisture hinder transport, but a Williston experiment produced a satisfactory burning furnace. Cost to load briquets at the mine cited as 2.51 dollars per ton Texas 3.53 North Dakota 5.24 California.
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Washington, D. C
Government Baureau of Mines
West
Germany
North
South
Dakota
Montana
Texas
Bureau of Mines
Williston
N. C
Charles L. Wright
Bureau
North Dakota
California
Scorching summer in Alaska delays Nome arrival
Reports from the Bering sea patrol fleet say ice has only recently broken up enough for the first ship of the season to reach Nome. The steamer Corwin carried gold seekers and provisions but lost her rudder near the harbor. the revenue cutter Bear rescued her from likely ice pack damage.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Alaska
Bering Sea Patrol
Nome
Corwin
Bear
Savonarola judged as a great yet failing reformer
The author argues Savonarola, though morally capable and learned, failed politically and morally. He contrasts him with Luther, Calvin, Wesley, and other reformers, claiming Savonarola disrupted Florence without lasting reform, misunderstood humanity, and fell to tyranny via public opinion. The piece condemns elevating any man to angelic status.
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Gunsaulus
Chicago
Rev. Newton
Cedar Rapids
Savonarola
Russia
Martin Luther
John Calvin
John Wesley
M. E
Florence
Republic of
Geneva
Lorenzo the Magnificent
John Addington Symonds
Luther
Lorenzo
George Eliots
Romola
Bernardo del Nero
Medici
Italy
Wiliam Lloyd Garrison
Abraham Lincoln
Young migrant plans wealth and happiness from banked funds
A man in the Northwest states says he sent 1600 to a bank in Risan Austria to gain 8000 crowns and achieve independence. He intends to buy a farm near Risan, marry, and retire without work, having come to America ten years ago with no money and worked the past four years at a cement plant.
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Risan
Austria
America
Northwestern States
Spirit Lake visit sparks talk of U.S. Senate run
Lafayette Young and his son Harry stay at Brandall's Lodge on Spirit Lake as Youth anglers report strong pike catches. Spirit Lake boosters urge him to address local motorists. Senator Young hints at a U.S. Senate candidacy in the upcoming primaries while affirming he is still in the fight for the people.
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Lafayette Young
Brandall's Lodge
Spirit Lake
Harry Young
Mr. Young
Young
U. S
Savio Vasilejevich quietly amasses fortune in decade
Mason City Iowa author says Savio Vasilejevich, after ten years in America, has saved enough money to become wealthy and plans to return to Austria.
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Mason City
America
Savio Vasilejevich
Austria
Cardul Tonic Ad Promises Womanly Health Benefits
A Tampa letter from Mrs. E C Corum claims Cardul restored strength after "womanly troubles." She says it improved her nervous system and energy, noting fifty years of use as evidence. The ad urges readers to write for the Ladies Advisory Desk at The Medicines Co. in Chattanooga for guidance and a 64 page booklet.
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S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Tampa
Fla
E. C. Corum
Cardus
MN. B
Ladies' Advisory Dent. Chattes
Some Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
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Daily Courier
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Spirit OF the Iowa Press
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Black Hawk
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T. A. McManus, M. D
Comercial Bank Puilding
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