Newspaper Notes and Political Rumors in Iowa and Georgia
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Waterloo Reporter reports on political moves in Iowa with Senator Joe H. Allen’s gubernatorial bid and discussions of Republican contenders, while Georgia’s pardon board denies Leo Frank clemency amid mob pressure and Governor Slaton faces pressure. The piece also mentions potential diplomatic appointments under President Wilson, including John Passett Moore and Elihu Root, as options shaping national policy.
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Ananoiated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Waterloo
Georgia Board of Pardons
Leo Frank
Georgia
Slaton
Board of Pardons
Franks
Roan
Frank
Tt Ja
State of
Gand
Courier and
Wilson
Buhu Root
Courier
Root
John Passett Moore
Moore
State Department
Bryan
Democratic Party
President's firm note on humanitarian rights praised nationally
The Courier and Reporter lauds the president's sharp response to Germany as a masterly state paper that defends the rights of humanity and the freedom of the seas. It argues unity behind the president against Bryan's dissent and upholds peaceful adjustment while ready for any eventuality.
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Germany
Beralf
Bryan
Bunker Hil
Sannetoga
Valley Forge
Yorktown
Lake Erie
Lake Champlain
Shiloh
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Courier
Bryvan
Ventilation Debate Echoes Across Newspapers
An assortment of clipped editorials and letters discusses ventilation as a public health and political issue. It mocks outdated methods while praising fresh air and proper building exits. It cites American, German, and local perspectives, noting 1916 era tensions and the dry wets battle.
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Board of Health
Marshalltown
Kansas
Speculation on 1918 U S presidential bids in Washington
Wild talk in Washington centers on what William Jennings Bryan would do in 2018. Roosevelt and Thames could lead the Republicans while Wilson and Champ Clark head the Democrats. The Socialists may nominate Rockefeller, but a single platform uniting Germans and German-Americans and the drys seems impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Tribune
Washington
Bryan
Presiden
Roosevelt
Thames
Wilson
Champ Clark
Rockefeller
Shaking That Cold and the Bed Rest Lesson
Neighbor shares a winter cold caution compactly. A reader recalls past illness and the relief of bed rest, gargling, sprays, and seizing early recovery to avoid complications. The piece argues taking time off work can prevent long sickness and protect others, urging practical self care.
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Tim
Jim
Pepper Talk on Authencity and Facing Faults
A speaker urges individuals to present their true selves openly and not hide faults. Emphasizes that covering up flaws harms personal and social progress, arguing that honesty about faults and virtues is essential to growth and usefulness.
Muse of Mason City eyed for gubernatorial campaign
A Mason City Times piece imagines Will Muse as a prominent governor candidate and visualizes a nationwide tour with the Manpyrdan quartet, turning Mason City into a broadcast hub. It jokes about excessive praise and enticements from coast to coast, while noting neutrality debates and immigrant sentiment.
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Mason City
Dama Las
Pany
Sioux City
Miredwak
Lansing
Sidney
Magon City
Forlows
Dallas County
Cerro Gordo
Times
Pathe
Improving the Lawn Last in a Series on Lawn Care
Washington DC June 11 report on weed control in lawns notes crabgrass is the chief weed from June to frost. Best method remains cutting before mats form, aided by rational fertilizing and careful watering. Chemical sprays are largely ineffective. use a rake with the mower to lift grass for closer cuts. Other weeds include dandelion plantain chickweed oxeye daisy and yarrow. Chemical sprays help little against crabgrass. removing weeds with a common lawn tool is recommended. Top dressing and lawn health are urged to deter weed growth.
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Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
Remarkable Case of Mrs Ham Shamrock Missouri
A Shamrock Missouri woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier with curing a long list of female health complaints including pain weakness insomnia and nervousness She says she can work sleep eat freely and no longer fears her condition She asks for confidential advice from Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Massachusetts.
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Shamrock, Mo
Lydia E. Pinkham
Josre Ham
RLF
Box 2
Shamrock
Missouri
Lydia FE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
Lawn care advice and real estate transfers listed
The text urges season long weed monitoring and top dressing with well rotted manure to protect grass in winter, citing Farmers' Bulletin 494 and offering a soil fertility tip. It then lists real estate transfers in Waterloo including multiple lot transfers with values and involved parties such as Haddie Fivent, J A Aungst, Vernon Wertz, and others.
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Farners
Secretary of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
Black Hawk Co
Haddie
J. A. Aungat
Soash Park
Waterloo
Sowa
Galloway Investment Co
Vernon Wertz
Istadd
Galloway
Waterloo Loan &Trust Co
J. A. Aungst
Leash Park
Mary E. Briden
M. A. Bryan
Gent
Luinden Place
Lae
Aleda Hagerman
Rusbin Willams
Hagerman Place
Myrtle L. Barr
Et al
Wm. Barr
Cooley
East Add
Catherine Lawrence
Grantor
Tfe
John Dignan
Mary Eva Dignan
East Waterloo
Ruth Dignan
Margaret Dignan Sheldon
D. B. Henderson
Henry M. Junge
Baker's Add
Readlyn Social News Highlighting Local Visits
Readlyn residents report guests from Illinois and Minnesota and local outings. Mr and Mrs Oltrogge returned from Belgrade after two weeks with relatives. The Marte and Dickmany families spent time with Ed Guiney. Visitors from Summer and Tripoli called on neighbors. Chautauqua plans include a group attending the Redpath Vawter program in Waverly.
Freckle Remedy Ad Promises Free Trial if It Fails
An advertisement offers a remedy for freckles urging Miss Freckle-face to try ethine double strength. It guarantees money back if freckles are not removed and claims most cases need only an ounce from any druggist. The ad emphasizes a clear complexion at little cost if successful.
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Cedar Rapids
Fairbank area notes and local visits report
D and N Mersch and Mrs W F Ruth with daughter Trene visit relations in Oelwein and Readlyn plans games with Fairbank. Families Moeller Diekmann Kroft and others travel to Chicago Flint Plainfield. Police search for a man who indecently acted before a girl near the eleventh street bridge. mother witnesses description as officers seek suspect.
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W.F. Ruth
Trene
Oelwein
Henry Moeller
Chicago
Flint
Mich
Chas. Diekmann
Ardale
W. Koch
General Mercantile
H. Gaede
Gehring
Waterloo
Readlyn
Fairbank
Eleventh Street Bridge
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Waterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo Reporter
Garrison
Lane
William J. Stone
John Sharp Williams
Williams
Conley
Joe EH. Allen
Joe H. Allen
Cosson
Allen
Iowa
Dubuque
Tipperary
Constantinople
Lfe
Tadsine Hickona
United States
Veailation Riuk
Bexl
Thad Ory
Daniel
George Matthew Adams
Otre
Przemysl
Souhern
Russia
Austria
Italy
Belgium
Certiany
France
Tere
Aniowe
Ham
Kirk
Roy
N. Mersch
Kroft
Fred Kroft
John
Eatherville
Rev
Curtey Beals Mh
Hamilton
Cas
106
Hawkkeye Granite CO
Jefferson Street
Huath
A. G Ryan
P. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette
4Th ST. E
Kiinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
Angbec
Ura Giase CaTé
Waterloo Commercial Club
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