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Newspaper

Waterloo Evening Courier

Location

Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1912

Page

2

The Magic of the Throng in Waterloo Civic Spirit

American travelers may find the Waterloo Evening Courier in several cities abroad. The paper profiles a new Iowa sentiment for political unity after a recent primary election, praising leaders while warning against bossism and urging vigilance for honest government.

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Iowa primary politics show nationwide interest

Chicago editorials urged Iowa voters to reelect junior senator Kenyon for national service. Dubuque Times-Journal notes Col. Young praises Cummins for president but criticizes his sudden reversal, implying conflicting loyalties with Taft supporters.

Iowa Chicago Kenyon Washington

Fragments Show Light Verse and Gossip Snippets

A collage of quips and captions from Washington Star and related papers. Observations on public figures, theater chatter, a dog in a reunion, taft Cummins politics, and a poem about life’s drudgery. Random fragments illustrate late era column humor and social snatches.

Short Ballots and Iowa Political Shifts

A Iowa editorial roundups discuss the shift toward a short ballot system and its impact on nominating candidates. The Cedar Rapids Gazette signals support for Cummins and hints at Cummins' probable nomination while noting eastern sentiment aligns with his candidacy.

Capital's Blunder Prompts Iowa Party Feud

Burlington Hawk-Eye accuses Des Moines Capital of misreporting that Senator Young abandoned Taft for Cummins. The letter-writers dispute the Capital's claim, noting Young is in Chicago and has not signaled any switch. They defend Taft as loyal to Young and criticize the Capital’s reasoning as unfounded.

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Catarrh Cure Claimed as Constitutional Remedy

An ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from Fo Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional treatment. It claims to cure catarrh by external drops and internal doses, offering refunds if not effective with a high price guarantee.

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The Political Prospect By Dr J O Stevenson

Dr Stevenson analyzes the Republican landscape arguing Taft lacks support and Roosevelt stands strongest if a progressive platform is adopted. He cites Iowa and Denver results, notes Democratic fear of Roosevelt, and contemplates Cummins as a compromise candidate if Taft falters.

J. O. Stevenson Taft

Iowa Republican Factional Tug of War Over Taft and Roosevelt

The piece argues there is strong opposition to Taft within Iowa Republicans and notes Roosevelt support among many voters in Burlington and Des Moines. It argues the described Kenyon victory reflected personal rivalry, not a direct endorsement of Cummins for president.

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Kenyon Wins Large Share in Republican Primary Vote

A portion of the Republican voters who went to the polls backed Kenyon, with thousands of votes cast by men with diverse preferences for the presidential contest.

Kenyon

Three Iowa Leaders Endorsed by Des Moines Capital

The Des Moines Capital endorses Cummins Kenyon and Clarke as Republican leaders for Iowa. It lauds their adherence to strong principles and notes not all Republicans share every view. The paper praises their records and rejects the label standpatter for these three figures.

Des Moines Iowa

Illiteracy comparisons stir press across regions

The Louisville Courier Journal notes that lower illiteracy in the west surprises the east and reflects westward migration by dissatisfied residents seeking better conditions. The piece hints at regional knowledge gaps and motives driving relocation.

Louisville Courier-Tournal

Movers From East To West Face Mixed Prospects

The passage discusses migration from Atlantic states to the Midwest and West, noting businessmen seek better opportunities while some find local prospects overstated. It highlights pioneers of earlier frontiers and contrasts them with modern movers aiming for greener fields and happiness, while warning profit is not guaranteed.

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