Madison Wisconsin State Capital and City Overview
The passage describes Madison as the southern part of Wisconsin near Milwaukee, noting the capitol's location in a central shady area and its rebuilding after the old building burned. It mentions about 30,000 residents, a university presence with 3,000 college students, the State Historical Library housing 245,000 books, and Madison as a summer resort with scenic drives.
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Madigun
Wistonsis
Miwaukee
Madison
University
State Historical Library
Capitol
Madisons
Wich
Wisconsin
Discrimination in Traffic Enforcement Questioned
A garbled report questions why a motorist faced discrimination while a policemen observed, as a horse drawn vehicle cut a corner and blocked the motorist. It asks who can record numbers but not pursue a carriage and arrest the driver, implying concerns over enforcement fairness.
From Chattel to Citizen Women’s suffrage advocates call for parity
The essay argues women have evolved from chattel to partners in governance, noting educated women vote more intelligently than many men. It challenges exclusive male suffrage as a relic and envisions a future where women hold equal home and state influence, replacing patriarchal norms.
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Fenmle
Ayains
Are They Competent to Vote on Woman's Rights
A reader laments the public debate on woman suffrage noting that some men display an astonishing incapacity for judging a question of public moment and arguing opinions with competence.
Judge invalidates Iowa vasectomy law as cruel punishment
Judge Smith McPherson of a federal district court in Iowa voids a state act requiring vasectomy or tubal ligation for offenders or those deemed unfit to procreate. He decries the bill of attainder risks and argues the measure fails social welfare goals, noting experts dispute its effectiveness. History ends with the decision and mourners in evidence.
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Smith McPherson
Federal District Court
Iowa
Tirty-Fftl General Assembly
State Board of Control
McPherson
United
Yasertamy
The First In War And Peace in World Figures
A fragmented historical reflection cites generals Washington Sherman Carranza Villa and others as examples of the paradox of being first in war and first in peace. The text questions authority and touches on health and edible cats as a stray aside.
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General Washington
Sherman
Carranza
General Villa
Love as Core of Human Interest in Marriage Debate
Fragmented tract discusses love as driver of human relations and marriage, contrasting art, society, and civilization. It notes dissatisfaction among single and married people, then shifts to women’s suffrage, quoting The Woman's Journal on a gentleman's vote in Oregon and related views.
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London
Bory
Oregon
Bagh
Petes Barkin
The
Woman's Journal
Iowa Court Rules Capital Extension Law Must Be Voted On
The Iowa Supreme Court discusses separation of powers, the people’s role in constitutional amendment, and the inappropriateness of delegating legislative power to the public. It notes that general laws require a representative process, not direct citizen votes, and cautions that denying that principle could enable referendums on all legislation. The discussion cites historical cases and explains the limits on public voting to validate laws like capital extension and other state projects.
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Joan T. Hamilton
Iowa
Capitol
Dex Mualnes
Iowa Supreme Court
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Woodward
General Assembly
Winieh Billy
Senate
House of
Leanot
Stockton
Day
Supreme Court of Iowa
Board of Conttrol
Board of Education
Mother's Friend Promises Comfort for Expectant Mothers
An old advertisement extols Mother s Friend as a safe external application to ease abdominal muscles and stretch marks during pregnancy. It claims thousands of women trust the product, offering a small book for expecting fathers and directing readers to Henderson-Reviator Co at Bla Lamar Bidе, Atlanta, Ga.
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Dmg
Addreas
Hrndfield Reeviator Co
Bla Lamar Bide
Atlanta, Ga
Illegal procedure proposal sparks constitutional doubts
A fragment argues that following the proposal would violate the Bill of Rights and Iowa law, noting the Iowa legislature’s power and warning that such a measure could be attacked as criminal. The text advertises Bromo Quinine Cold Cure and urges readers to ask for the full name Laxative Bromo Quinine. Signature claimed EB, W. Ghove.
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W. Ghove
Waterloo enforcement prompts La Porte City warning
The La Porte City Progress Review reports Waterloo has been ticketing many visiting drivers over several weeks. It notes out of town motorists struggle with local rules and warns rural motorists to avoid Waterloo if they dislike its enforcement. A Waterloo official once faced fines for speeding and vowed retaliation, then paid the tax and returned, underscoring tense cross-town relations.
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la Porte
Waterloo
la Porte City
German Coffee Cake Made Without Yeast
Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor of the Boston Cooking School Magazine presents a coffee cake recipe that uses KC double raise Baking Powder instead of yeast. It promises warm bread for Sunday morning breakfast and notes the cake will be fresh and good when baked with the powder. Save this recipe and try it next Sunday.
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Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
Employers Liability Law Heads to U S Court of Appeals
Des Moines June 26 The United States circuit court of appeals will decide the issue in the case brought by J H Hawkins Newton manufacturer challenging the constitutionality of the workmen's compensation act or employers liability law Hawkins perfected an appeal from Judge Smith McPherson ruling to dismiss his petition The appeal charges error in sustaining motion to dismiss dismissing plaintiff’s action with prejudice and denying relief while holding averments show no probable relief
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Des Moines
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Hawkins
Newton
Smith McPherson
McPherson
May attempt rescue of Karluk's crew soon
Seattle, June 26. Canada may authorize Capt. Robert A. Bartlett at St. Michael Alaska to hire a vessel to reach Wrangel Island and rescue 18 men stranded aboard the Karluk, flagship of the Stefansson expedition. The Herman could enter the arctic zone now that Bering Sea is navigable and land the crew at Nome for steamship to Seattle. Despatches may be sent to Captain Stefansson by Mackenzie river canoe. Destruction of the Karluk will not halt the expedition’s work at the Mackenzie river mouth.
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Seattle
Wash
Jne
Robert A. Bartlett
St. Michael
Alaska
Wrangel Island
Stefansson
Bering Sea
Herman
Arctic
Karluk
Nome
Mackenzie River
Mackenzie
Pt. Barrow
Freckles ad claims double strength treatment clears freckles
An advertisement promotes ethinedouble strength as a guaranteed remedy to remove freckles. It advises applying an ounce nightly and morning, promising disappearance of dark freckles and light ones, with money back guarantee if ineffective.
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