Legislative science and the push for a bill drafting bureau
The piece notes a surge of legislative output in state legislatures and Congress, highlighting varying bill counts and the call for a dedicated bill drafting bureau. It argues for expert wording to reduce legal ambiguity, prevent misinterpretation, and ease court workloads while advancing a more scientific approach to law making.
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Harbert Putnam
Brarian
Congress
West Virginia
North Carolina
Iowa
Truth About KK and Wool Tariff Ads
A critical note on how the wool tariff debate is framed by magazine advertising. The piece suggests campaigns by the wool trust and wood products firms to influence editorial content to prevent public demand for tariff cuts. It cites the Chicago Tribune’s view on these strategies.
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Wool Trust
Republican Congress
Chicago Tribune
Wool tariff woes and a dental society drive
The piece critiques high wool tariffs raising consumer prices, noting a 81 cent wholesale jacket cost abroad and 4.58 in the U S with duties pushing the price to 2.29 shipments. It argues for tariff reductions and highlights President Volland’s call for a statewide oral hygiene campaign by the Iowa State Dental Society to promote mouth health.
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America
Tribune
Wool Trust
Senate
Democrats
Ieseald
House
Volland
Iowa State Dental Society
Iowal State Dental Society
Des Moines Capital Attacks Kenyon as Iowa Campaign Winds Down
The Des Moines Capital continues to criticize Senator Kenyon amid campaign talk. It notes Kenyon’s past as railroad attorney and suggests opponents spin anti popular charges. The piece mentions Bryan’s optimism and mocks W J Bryan’s presidential defeats. It also touts advertising value in The Courier for Waterloo readers.
Cedar Falls and Watertown Aim for Mutual Admen Club
Cedar Falls seeks an admen's club with Cedar Falls and Watertown aligning interests. The joint venture promises mutual benefits to both cities and signals revived civic enterprise and communal spirit.
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Cedar Falls
Watertow
Spring Hopes and Rural Longings Across Towns
From many towns come complaints that small days are killing the birds. A small boy who harms birds should be treated sternly. Townsfolk reflect on a man working for land and a better life, hoping to move to town to spend his last day in the open. The tale frames common rural longing for change and rest this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Auman Nature
Voices in the woods call readers to heed nature
A fragmentary column urges leaving common cares behind to listen to the paths and trees. It references a philosophical note on nature and old phrases as a call to step outside and forget troubles.
Wage of the Poorhouse Family Suit in a Massachusetts Town
A suit seeks to compel the three sons of an elderly man in a Massachusetts poorhouse to support him, alleging they can pay. The case contrasts with a tale of a widow with four children swindled of her savings by her own family, prompting a warning to parents to guard assets and care for dependents wisely.
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Massachusetts
King Lear
Aliss Cameron
Toney
Cameron
Strong Words On Child Welfare Stir Debate In Editorial
A sharp editorial laments the failings of a society toward children and vows to intensify warnings. The author imagines using vitriol to leave a lasting mark on those who harm or neglect young people. The piece ends with a frustrated plea for stronger action.
Health Board Urges Baby Care Education In Iowa
The Iowa state board of health issues clear instructions for those caring for babies. It warns two risks in hot weather: temperature depressions and spoiled cow's milk. It recommends ice, boiled water, clean bottles, fresh air, daily baths, proper feeding, and warns against long rubber tubes.
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Boston Transcript
Iowa State Board of Health
Iowa
Alth
Rich Chinese M D Held as Smuggler
Hackensack N J May 4 Dr Jin Fuey May a Chinese physician living on a Wood-dif Lake estate is under arrest in a conspiracy to smuggle 100 Chinese men from Jamaica into the United States. Indictment filed in Massachusetts names Goodman Philips Harvey Daley and George A Gardiner.
Milk inspection not to cease here in Waterloo
W. W. Wrant state milk inspector for Waterloo is assured by state dairy commissioner W. B. Barney that inspections will continue in Waterloo despite a mid year funds shortage. Barney notes no state funds will be available after July 1 but insists inspection must proceed, even if done gratis for two months.
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W. W. Wrant
Waterloo
W. B. Barney
Barney
Wyant
Lafe Pens Burning Letter to Taft
Colonel Lafe Young, angered by losing the senatorship, sent a burning letter to the White House. He harshly criticizes lawmakers who initially backed him and then switched positions, attacking them in scathing terms.
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Taft
Washington, D. C
Lafe Young
White House
Young
F J Cheney & Co Toledo Faces Fraud Allegations
A damaged OCR item alleges F J Cheney and partners in Toledo are linked to a scam. It claims recipients rely on testimonials and blood surface mentions while pricing and retail mentions appear unclear.
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Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Bia Arm
Vanixe
Kinwan & Maryn
Senators’ rebuke echoes in political feud notes
The piece accuses certain men of trading votes for federal jobs and urges the president not to appoint them. It singles out Senators Adams and Saunders and questions Colonel Young’s restraint after a recent letter. Iowa circles wonder why he let wrath drive the missive, recalling his calmer Senate days and veteran leaders.
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Adama
Saunders
Iowa
Colonel Young
Senate
Bat
Hale
Tom Carter
Henry Cabot Lodge
Mothers Day Observance Promoted by Flower Wearing
Sunday May 14 is observed as Mothers Day with widespread custom to wear a flower in memory of mothers. Anna Jarvis is credited with originating the idea to honor mothers after her mother’s death, and florists like Joseph Bancroft & Son of Cedar Falls promote the day noting no special flower is required.
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Federation of Women’s Clubs
America
Congress
Anna Jarvis
North Twelfth Street
Philadelphia
Joseph Bancroft & Son, Florists
Cedar Falls
Dr Earl Takes Presidency at Des Moines College
Des Moines May 4 The Rev John A Earl new president of Des Moines college arrived from Chicago where he was pastor at Belden Avenue Baptist church He addressed students at chapel and received an enthusiastic reception President Osborn will remain through the term and Earl will begin duties at once and start a financial campaign for the college without delay.
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Des Moines
John A. Earl
Des Moiines College
Chicago
Belden Avenue
Earl
Osborn
Lincoln Nebr votes to regulate saloons and elects mayor
Lincoln Neb May 4 by a majority of nearly 900 the city returned to the wet rotuma High license was adopted and saloons limited to 25 or one for each 2000 people Saloons pay 2000 license annually A H Armstrong republican elected mayor by 1100 majority and a full republican city administration begins.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
A. H. Armstrong
Man and Woman In Beer Mixup Near Waverly
A May incident near Waverly involved a horse and buggy spill between Waverly and Lafayette creamery. A wooden leg man, a woman, and eight quart bottles were involved. one bottle broke and another spilled, described with cryptic phraseology. Help arrived as the couple reportedly fled.
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Waverly
Lafayette Creamery
Bugsy
Woman and man vanish after buggy ride toward Waverly
A woman claiming Canada residency and a man from Waverly were seen in a buggy headed toward Waverly. A city directorate member reports no record of the pair. They were loaded into the buggy and drove away toward Waverly.
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Canada
Waverly
Strange Rail Road Lawyer and a Widow's Fight
A railroad attorney explains why he left a lucrative post to side with a disabled widow seeking damages after a Chicago crossing accident. The case shows prolonged trials, prior verdicts of 25,000 and 30,000, and ongoing appeals as the widow struggles to support her children amid hardship.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Davenport Democrat
William 5. Kenyon
Tank
Kenyon
Chicago
Anyother
W C T U Vows Continued Fight Against Cigarette Sales
Des Moines May 4 W C T U workers refuse to be foiled by dealers who temporarily halted cigarette sales. Mrs Joshua Jester president says the city federation will keep gathering evidence to enforce the state law and stamp out the unlawful business. She hints at further steps possibly involving the grand jury if needed.
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Des Moines
Joshua Jester
W. C. T. U. Associations
Grand Jury
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