Labor and farmer ties questioned by Iowa federation report
A Waterloo newspaper excerpt discusses Chicago labor leader John Fitzpatrick courting North Dakota Governor Lynn Frazier and hints at uneasy farmer federation ties. It notes Montreal and Fort Dodge debates, questions farmer allegiance to labor unions, and mocks potential mergers as unlikely and misguided.
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OTF
John Fitzpatrick
Federation of Labor
Chicago
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Farmers
Gov. Frazier
Nonpartisan League
A.C. Townley
Townley
Fitzpatrick
Frazier
Iowa Federation of Labor
Fort Dodge
Farmer
American Federation of Labor
Montreal
Federation
Weighty Confession and A Casually Urgent Farewell
In a tense domestic exchange a man asserts a measured truth about weights and cubes while confessing plans and foreseeing questions from a partner. He reassures her she is not crazy, hints at hidden confidences, and warns about a looming tailor bill as he departs abruptly.
Treatment of Lumbago and Sciatica
Health Talks by John R. Huber outlines prevention through diet, exercise, air, and sea bathing, plus external remedies such as menthol and chloroform preparations. It warns against dangerous drugs, stresses medical examination, and notes possible use of electricity, massage, and surgery if needed.
The Tryst of the Winds Told by Mrs Walker
The Big Winds gather at night atop a ragged mountain rack to share secrets. A tall Pine Tree speaks, asking the winds for help to bring more birds and flowers to surround it, revealing how winds keep their meetings hidden from all.
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Jack Rebbit
Thoughts on Jenny and the afterlife and reform ideas
A reflective piece mixes a rural love lyric about Jenny by the Jasper sea with political commentary. It cites Elihu Root in Europe and contemplates a world government, then critiques the Tennessee style primary law and caucus system, urging repeal and a return to conventional nomination methods.
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Elihu Root
Europe
Knoxville Journal
Marion County
Friend Wife Reflects on Freedom and Routine
Andrew paces a library as he voices longing to escape daily life. Imogen says his voice masks his pain while he dreams of leaving rooms that shrink with each step, seeking liberty from business binds and the fear of misunderstanding.
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Andrew
Imogene
Tryst of the Winds at the Pine Tree
A tale of the North and Big Winds promising aid to the Pine Tree to keep their tryst secret. Buds bloom and birds bathe by a spring near the trunk, and the memory of that hidden place endures through seasons. A little bird later reveals the secret, leaving only some listeners to know the true wonders of the Tryst of the Winds.
Endowed Chair of Sex Hygiene at Iowa Reflected in Debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Lord Beaverbrook warned Chicago that the sex hygiene chair at the University of Iowa is funded with the endowment of £10,000 a year. Miss Marshall explains the plan aims at international cooperation on sex education and peace, lauding past leaders like Taft while critics label the concept impractical.
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Cedar Rapids
Lord Beaverbrook
Dar
Chicago
Christian Termperance Union
Uniftion
Versity
Iowa
Miss Marshall
H. Taft
Germinal Orden Heehee
Nature Notes by John Burroughs Questions and Answers
Brief questions on beading queen bees owl flight and wildflowers are posed and answered in tomorrow’s Nature Notes. The column signals curiosity about nature and invites readers to check the issue for explanations.
Mockingbird Song and Invasive Weeds in America
The piece compares the mockingbird’s powerful song on the wing with notes of southern and northern piping frogs, noting the southern species green hyla has a harsh call while the northern frog’s note is gentler. It also discusses European weeds spreading in America, with the Scotch thistle highlighted as rarer in Scotland than in New York or Massachusetts.
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York
Bartman CO
West Park
Pea
Washington, D. C
Munsey Bidg
Doughetts
Bee
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
eYices
Story
Brooks & Minley
Rep's
America
Achoal
Scotland
Massachusetts
Party In Public Square Describes Seized Property
A party that lost a parcel later recovered the same item by describing it at the post office stamp window in the public square.
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Lester Mopps Las
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