Returned Traveler Sees Waterloo Change Since Absence
A Waterloo homecoming tale contrasts a returning traveler’s awe at rapid growth and new towers with booster’s praise of progress. The writeup notes major shifts in Waterloo over months and discusses broader themes of urban development, suffrage passage in Illinois, and the rise of water power and electrification for railroads, highlighting steam versus electric propulsion trends.
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Waterloo
Bill
Jim
Iowa
Union
Black Hawl
Sioux City Tribune
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Great Falls Power Company
Norfolk & Western
Alleghenies
West Virginia
W. F. M. Goss
Illinois eyes first women suffrage vote in legislature
The editorial lauds a favorable stance toward women's suffrage and notes questions about the law's constitutionality as technical. It observes Illinois as the first state east of the Mississippi to advance on women’s suffrage and predicts ongoing debate and eventual equality at the ballot box, regardless of individual views.
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Dunne
Ilinois
Misalasippi
Ilinoie
Bryans Adherence to Preached Principles Noted
The article argues that William Jennings Bryan lives by his stated beliefs and accepts responsibility for his actions. It speculates that Bryan may demand appointees needing the secretary of state’s approval to show preference for grape juice as a beverage or prove no stronger stimulant is needed. It reflects on his consistency and possible expectations for officials under the administration.
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William Jennings Bryan
Secretary of State
Orty
Chea H. Fletcher
Lawn tennis: a foolish game for strong men and white pants
A satirical take on lawn tennis mocks the sport as a dainty, time consuming pastime. It ridicules players, outfits including duck pants, and the difficulty of reaching a ball across the net. The piece likens the sport to politics and mocks spectators and competitors alike with humorous exaggeration.
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Missouri
Tariff Bill Hurdles Grow As Senate Prepares For Action
A Chicago brewer linked applicant for a foreign post is blocked by friends of the secretary of state. Indications mount that the Underwood tariff bill will face tough sailing in the Senate with lawmakers set to amend provisions, sparking alarm among business interests. President Wilson’s pledge to open news access remains questioned as La Follette readies a week long tariff discussion in the upper chamber.
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Illinois
Mllnois House of Representatives
Senate
Chicago
Foreign Diplomatic Service
Lewis
Iinois
Bryan
O. K
Congress
la Follette
Wisconsin
Senator’s Time Debate Defines Life’s Brief Boundaries
A reflective line notes how a senator’s allocation of time shapes a short life, while others appreciate a definite limit. The remark emphasizes pacing, value, and the perception of life’s finite duration in public service discourse.
Spirit of Iowa Press Reflects On National Figures
A composite Iowa press roundup notes Taft visiting Washington and being warmly received by Wilson, a contrast to Mexico. It imagines Roosevelt and Taft teaming up, mocks standpatters and progressives, and praises Iowa senators for steady work. Local papers poke fun at spending and advertising Iowa.
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Council Bluffa
Profestor Taft
Washington
White House
Wilson
Mexico
Roosevelt
Taft
Iowa Loses Miss Tyler in Cedar Rapids Gazette
A Cedar Rapids Gazette note reports that Iowa suffered a loss of Miss Tyler, reflecting on the public and library service sectors and the broader impact on Iowan readers familiar with the Iowa Library Commission.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Iowa
Iowa Library Commission
Resigning Miss Tyler decried as lost to Iowa
The article laments Miss Tyler's resignation from the traveling library commission as Iowa loses a capable worker to Western Reserve University in Cleveland. It criticizes state leaders for underpaying and underappreciating trained staff while funding grand projects like state fair buildings and swine pavilions. The piece argues for recognizing library work and boosting salaries.
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Alice
Tyler
Miss Tyler
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Towa
Ths
Iowa
Traveling Library Commission
Easy Slippers and a Hunger Strike in Washington Star
A brief snippet reports on a recovery scene where a lawyer believes the injured driver may recover about $2,000 in damages after a collision. It also notes a playful New Fangled Hunger Strike over a new bonnet, contrasting serious legal talk with domestic humor.
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Washington Star
Plankville policy wrangle fuels highway push debate
A Kansas City Journal commentary contrasts Plankville factions over civic policy. One side wants private gain from car hauling while the other favors highway improvements and public works funding. The item reflects early 20th century urban planning tensions and local political divides.
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Plankville
Kansas City Journal
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Euer
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Spirit OF the
1OWA Press
Marshalltown
Jim Flood
San Francisco
Choite
Siour City Journal
Wall Street
Supreme Court
Sigourney Review
Dem
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture
KC Toddy
National Biscuit Company
Charley
Gabe
Steve
Cincinnati Enquirer
Argonaut
Detroit Free Press
Chamberlain's
the Banks and Trust Companies of
Waverly
Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
C. M. Wray
M. D
Natl Bank
DR. L
Bazard
Black Hawk Book Building
D. A
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk
Franklin St
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
DR. Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and
Western
T. A. McManus
Commercial Bank
Ralston
DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
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