Iowa Epileptic Colony Debate Urges Near-Center Location
The Iowa discussion over locating the epileptic colony and hospital near central townsites continues. The Times argues cooperation with the University of Iowa College of Medicine will yield better medical service and economy, urging Governor board to ignore local bias and favor state-wide best interests.
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Times
Iowa City
Towa
Keeire
Test College
Uedilue Khighy
Board of Control
College of Wedi
Senate passes postoffice bill and weighs rate hike
The Senate approved the postoffice appropriation and sent it to conference for final shape. The plan would boost the budget by nearly a million dollars, with rural carriers gaining 100 a year and a 1080 monthly salary. Critics warn of potential increases in newspaper postage fees, arguing higher rates would unfairly hit readers of daily and weekly papers.
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Philadelphia
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Passat
Vail
Thinking Themes Moral Burden and Responsibility Debate
A reflective critique argues the hardest task is bearing personal responsibility rather than outsourcing to institutions. It warns that overreliance on churches or parties weakens moral fibre, and that true certainty comes only through struggle, doubt, and tested character rather than easy remedies.
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Bomme Institutign
Fife
Rediston
Merale
Commission rule fails to guide all civic actions
The text notes that no municipal rule can automatically calm busy citizens or work perfectly. It cites the Christian Science Monitor and highlights Parsons Kansas as an example where the wider commission rule funded sewers, lighting, parks, and planned illumination of dark alleys, implying improved city services.
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Christian Science Monitor
A Moment of Fun in the Old-Time Dances
A garbled excerpt notes old-time dances, reader reflections, and scattered lines about social life. It mentions a widow, government ideas, and a child of Russ with opinions on voting, plus a tale of a vocal teacher and a professor in a clipped, diary-like entry.
Ponderous Personages Louis the Sixteenth
A satirical sketch recounts Louis XVI, deposed in 1792 and executed in 1793, noting his dull nature and failed reign. It mocks his lineage, the revolution against monarchs, and suggests his fate as a cautionary tale about bloodlines.
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Pease
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Janis
Big Iowa farm and politics notes from early 20th century papers
A compilation of editorials and clippings discussing financial crimes by Rock Island exploits, women in Chicago primaries, efficiency reports on Iowa state government, and Iowa hog and ham production. It questions party policies on trusts, railroads, conservation, and nationwide regulation, contrasting progressivism and reaction in the Democratic and Republican parties.
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Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Rome
Democratic Party
Republican Party
South
Progressives Wait for Deliberations on Nominating Papers
The Progressive Central Committee urges voters to wait for national progressive candidates before signing nomination papers. It warns that signing may complicate allegiance to the Progressive cause and notes that Republicans control nomination decisions for their party. Men of national reputation support progressives, and voters will have chances to back leaders aligned with their beliefs.
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Progressive Central Committee
Evening Chit Chat by Ruth Cameron
The column features asides on money and philosophy with quotes about wealth and contentment. It notes the Democratic party facing its real test amid reflections on income and aspiration.
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Ruth Cameron
Reck Ian Exploitation. Vedhop huis Gigeltes Noo divi- Gomis
The text appears garbled with many unreadable names and phrases. It mentions exploitation and stockholding themes amid fragmented references to dates and places, but no clear coherent event, person, or organization can be identified for a concise summary.
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Reck Ian Exploitation
Vedhop
Leshan Ratiwaa
Wealth, Living Costs, and Self Control in Prosperity
A column discusses how happiness and financial security depend not on income level alone but on spending, saving, and lifestyle. It contrasts incomes from 10 000 to 15 000 dollars yearly with 10 dollars weekly, noting the burden of social standards and the need for discipline. It cites Dickens and Poor Richard amusement, and references railroad miles in the United States, Smyrna wool production, Toronto housewives league, and a seven year old Hindoo child as skilled labor.
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Richard
Sioux City
Dickens
Medicine and blood purifier claims in ancient remedy ad
An advertisement extols a blood purifier labeled 8. &. & and its medicinal claims. It compares the product to essential foods, promises to stimulate body cells, improve blood supply, and alleviate rheumatism, catarrh, and skin eruptions. It promotes buying S. & 5 from Swift Spectre lab in Atlanta and warns against substitutes.
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New Ife
Swift
Atlanta
Eruption on baby cured by Cuticura after week
Our ten month old daughter suffered an all over body eruption with red spots and beads sores. We tried many ointments and she cried day and night. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment she slept better within days and was totally well after a week. August F. Bartels. Nov. 25, 1912.
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Jackson
Cuticura hair and skin care promotion in ads
An advertisement promotes Cuticura products to remove dandruff and soothe scalp irritation. It claims frequent shampoos with Cuticura Soap and occasional applications of Cuticura Ointment yield effective, economical hair care and scalp welfare. It invites readers to order samples via Cuticura, Dept. T, Boston.
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Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
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