Distinction in Work and Republican Tensions Across Parties
The piece argues for merit and loyalty in workers while criticizing party manipulation and the Taft Wilson divide. It attacks the “bedraggled-hound dawgs” attacking the Courier for favoring Wilson, cites Roosevelt, Barnes, and Willam’s leadership, and condemns party machines influencing the presidential contest. It notes Roosevelt and Booker T. Washington and mentions Fletcher of Florida and the Chicago Tribune headlines.
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Couvrieis
de Courtice
la Fallette
Cumming
Kenvit
Porah
Works
Govere
Hadbey
Rosewater
Sherman
Minnesota
Dakotas
Iowa
Wisconsin
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Courier
Wilson
Taft
Hos
Platform Makers Debate Tariffs And Revenue Policy
A fragmentary report shows Cedar Balls and allies debating tariff plans and revenue strategy. It notes partisan clashes over measures affecting public funds, with reference to Woodrow Wilson and an ongoing campaign. The text hints at party platforms and voting implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Wilon
Bissay
Generosity and faction hinder national reform movements
The piece argues reform and progressive forces lack unity within the Republican ranks. It suggests the only viable presidential choices for progressives are Wilson or Roosevelt, while urging Taft and Roosevelt to withdraw to unify the party behind a capable nominee.
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Lorad
Republican Party
Wilson
Roosevelt
Jor
Oth Taft
Taft
Hart
Ty Publican
Patt Roosevelt
Conscript Warning From Western Railroad Admonition
A damaged clipping quotes a wartime admonition issued by the Western Railroad to its employees. It condemns slowness and unsafe work habits and urges workers to act promptly and responsibly to support the war effort. The language warns against careless behavior and praises disciplined labor.
Courts convict nine in Camorra gang murder case Europe
Italian courts convict nine members of a deadly Camorra gang in a highly organized murder plot. The article notes the need for rigorous procedures to inspire confidence in American courts and hints at political alignments of figures like Wall Street Perkins and Boss Flinn of Pittsburgh as they face decisive outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Camorrist
Wall Street
Flinn
Pittsburgh
Insane Woman Barreled a Tree to See a Ball in Chicago
An unstable woman in Chicago rammed a tree as if it were a car to see a ball, declaring indignantly she was in the ff Well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Concrete Paving Debate Sparks Marshalltown Opinion
A fragmented Iowa page discusses concrete paving costs and adherence to specifications. The piece cites local firms, third party interests, and questions how Marshalltown proceeds with roads, bricks, and asphalt while referencing national trends and public figures.
Noisy Motor Beat and Odd Sayings Highlight Page Mix
A jumble of quotes and captions from various papers notes gadgets like a noiseless motor beat and lines about political knavery and weddings. The piece blends humorous exchanges and brief anecdotes, ending with a San Francisco Chronicles note on a patient at an asylum.
Municipal ownership of refuse plants debated in Journal
The Municipal Journal cites J. W. Paxton of Washington on garbage collection and disposal. He notes a municipally owned disposal plant could reduce contractor advantage in long term bids, and discusses cost, contract periods, and potential benefits for city waste work and asphalt repair assignments.
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Municipal Journal
City of Washington
J. W. Paxton
Bnié
Tim
Philadelphia
Would It Be Preferable Ordinarily
A concise reflection questions the normal preference for a certain approach or outcome. It weighs common practice against potential alternatives and invites consideration of context before deciding what is best.
See Iowa First Jioad Maier urges tourists to explore Iowa first
The piece promotes traveling within Iowa this summer arguing locals neglect the state’s attractions. It highlights extensive tourist highways connecting major towns and improved roads from favorable weather and renewed interest. It suggests starting domestic trips locally before crossing borders and previews more route information in the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jioad Maier
Iowa
Colorado
California
Sree
America
Lowa
Neous
Ure Loch
Evening Chit Chat on a Sunny Veranda
In a light chat on a veranda Molly the stenographer notes the sun after a heavy shower. A Want-to-be-Cynic complains about the weather for a holiday morning as the Author Man exclaims Courage the devil is dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Melly
A Day With Rain and the Author Man’s Lesson
A dialogue about weather and mood contrasts, favoring decisive showers over dull, lingering days. The Author Man explains preferring stormy days that clear, while Molly and the Lady reflect on temperaments, comparing an uncle and aunt to illustrate the point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Author
Cross
Ruth Cameron
The Third Party Call Reflects Mixed Public Sentiment
The Chicago Record Herald notes the call for a third party lacks clear platform points. It suggests the text shows broad mobilization but few definite policies, with critics wary of vague aims and inclusive rhetoric from varied signers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Sinai
Third Party Prospects and Policy Calls for Clarity
The piece questions the prospects of a proposed new party arguing for industrial and social justice. It urges clear platform details on tariff, trust, financial, labor policies, protection tests, and how the party will lower living costs and stabilize credit and banking. It stresses concrete proposals over rhetoric.
Allison News Notes July Fourth Quiet. New Creamery Opens
Allison residents marked the Fourth with quiet observance as some traveled to neighboring towns. Perry visitors Mrs. W. C. Derby and daughters Florence and Leota called on friends while the Jones family from Ames and Anamosa visited M. P. Jones and kin. Allison’s new cooperative creamery began operations last Monday morning and a Hanley baby girl was born Friday. Union church services continue Sundays at 7 in the courthouse grove through July and August.
Social updates from town residents and visitors
The note lists visits by Mrs KF C Robinson and her sons of Dubuque to her sister Mrs W F Ray, and Mr and Mrs H T Conn visiting their children in Rowan. W F Ray bought G W Stoner property west of town for improvements, I H Hart family currently occupy it. Mrs W A Brown left for Hull Iowa for her father’s injury, Mrs J H Hunt had a severe operation in Waterloo hospital and is recovering. Rev Mr Wendil of Dumont conducts gospel tent meetings at Fairview schoolhouse. N B E Kester attended the Republican state convention in Des Moines.
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KF. C. Robinson
Dubuque
W. F. Ray
H. T. Conn
Rowan
G. W. Stoner
I. H. Hart
W. A. Brown
Hull
J. H. Hunt
Waterloo
Wendil
Evangelical Church
Dumont
Fairview School
N. BE. Kester
Des Moines
Mellin's Food Praised by Physicians in Many Cases
Physicians recommend Mellin's Food and report satisfactory results when used as directed. An Alabama reader notes babies fed Mellin's Food have hard firm flesh, asserting it as a benefit of manufactured foods. Mellin's Food Co Boston Massachusetts invites readers to request a free sample.
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Pee WH. Hartman
Gepteay
Wat Park Avenes Co
Habra
A&w. Pereasom
Gec'y Treas
Geo. Mp
York
Qas Tribune
Alfred B. Lukens
Tribune
A.W. Allen
Evening Courier Courier
Waterio
Europe
Arterion Evening Collier Cable
Bondon
Trafalgar Building
Northumberland Avenue
Smencan Express
Harcerkel
Lawes Steamship Agency
Green Street
Boulevard Des Capucines
Comet Piece de l'Opers
American Express
Rue Scribe
Berlin
Unter den Inden
St. Petersburg
Prospekt
Saar
Priv
Christ
Abradwan Lincoln
Thomas Petterson
Hate Jamin Franklin
Warkmen
Fletcher
Florida
Fheodore Roosevelt
Uhismer
Booker T. Washington
White House
Aft
al Jover
Willum Barnes
Chicago Tribune
4Th Street
The
Evening Courier
Cor
Lafayette Street
F. H. Latier
Cedarapis
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Marshalltown Times
Marshallown
Maseus
Woo Brown
Macie
Neat
Prtoasey
Birmingham Age-Herald
Beyon
Pat
Jewss Tribune
B Haven
August Belnintt
Chicago Records
Erald
Goold
Margaret
Joseptine
Katherine
Alargaret
Netrie Kitty
Sons of Independence
Worcester
Mariac
Littl
San Francisco
Allison
Waterloo Savings Bank
Fowler Co
F.H. Latier
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Everywhere
Fort Wayne
Edward T. Alford
Black Hawk Bank
Highland Boulevard
Alta Vista Avenue
Crane & Jensen Intiite
James Black Dry Goods Co
Mellin
R. A. Trammell
Lockhart, Ala
Mellin’s Food CO
Boston, Mass
C. M. Wray, M. D
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St. Bours
Robert G. Dakin
Blue Waterloo
Towa
Gerritt J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and Western
Edgar H. Knittle
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. O. Liffring
Elephone
Lafayette Bldg
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
Guy Ralston
Lamson Building
Artilla Judd
Wellington St
Hone
Henderson Drug Star
Red Cross Drug Co
Sole Agen
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