Flood relief urged as Red Cross appeals nationwide
The Red Cross calls for urgent funds to aid flood victims from Mississippi to New Orleans. It warns camps risk typhoid and malaria. aid covers food clothing nurses and doctors, with displacement totals at 160000 homeless and 25000 refugees. Contributions go to Governor Carroll in Des Moines or to Jacob Schiff in New York.
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Red Cooas Society
Vatre
Ohio
Mississippi
New Orleans
Vicksburg
Miss
Helena
Ark
Red Cross
Vick
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Norey
Penerous Sumeb
San Francisco
Governor Carroll
Des Moines
Jacob H. Schiff
American Red Cross
William St
New York
Political announcements from Black Hawk County candidates
A collection of 1912 county race notices includes candidates for county attorney sheriff recorder supervisor and other roles. Figures named include Wirt Pl toxn ie, Charles Plummer, J Wenner, Florom Shores, W D Strayer, M Meyers, ILW Groot, L Grove, and David Henderson. Primary dates noted as June 3 1912.
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Attornesy
Rownty
Toxnie
Perih- Hean
Queet
Charles Plummer
Lewish
Black Hawk County
David RB
Henderson
Cline
Black Hawk’ County
Ww. D. Strayer
Margaret. Meyers
Breaks In 1900 Republican Convention At Taft Roosevelt Clash
Report notes bitter divides at the Chicago convention as Taft and Roosevelt factions press for influence. Iowa delegates may break early, with Des Moines figure Lafayette Young and Cummins looming as potential spoils or strategic avoidances amid shifting loyalties.
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Taft
Hoosevelt
Lowa
Lafo Young
Cummins
Des Moines
Lafayette Young
Iowa City Republican
la Follette
Bourne
Grenna
Borah
Railroads Move Toward Pensioning Loyal Workers
A dated editorial argues that major railroads like the Pennsylvania system increasingly pension long-serving employees after forty years of service. The piece urges reduced prejudice, cautions against harsh legislation, and sees pension policies as bonding owners and laborers, signaling a shift in corporate character over the past decade.
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Pennsylvania Road
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania railway biographical list shows half of officers are college graduates
The railroad official biographical list contains 178 officers of which 84 are college graduates, about 50 percent. The finding challenges theories of RT Crane and notes Mesas are few and far between, though not implying carelessness.
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Pennsylvania Road
Railroad
Rt, Crane
Reading literacy claim weighs Iowa ahead in the union
The passage asserts that Iowa has 1.7 percent illiteracy, the best showing of any state, and argues against critics of Taft's Republican nomination. It notes literacy as a key asset alongside wealth and intelligence.
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Iowa
Union
Political debate and primary campaign notes across Iowa press
Compiled excerpts from Iowa papers discuss Roosevelt Taft La Follette and party dynamics in the 1912 primary. Observers note opposition to direct senatorial elections, regional biases, campaign finance, and candidate judgments across Davenport Dubuque Des Moines Mason City Sioux City and Council Bluffs sources.
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Roosevelt
Republican Party
Mason City Times
New York
Taft
Ohio
Cummins
Iona
la Follette A& Unanimous
Wisconsin
la Follette
Patents Granted Jowans Week Ending May 21 1912
List of patent grants announced by patent attorney Clarence J Loftus Des Moines Iowa. Names include Currycomb by David J Alston Keokuk automatic air coupling by James Brant Dubuque drawl garbled entries show Tira selting machine by GC A De vers Keokuk Rostless rail joint by J H Ezard Hacking Titching machine by A FE Transon Mason City Squewcing and pressing device by Mike Nemes Port Dodge Power transmitting apparatus by A Plagman Davenport Vehicle wheel by K A Read Oska longa Pipe compling by Jarry Shipp Taal Grove Wrench by H A Stocking Newton Track inspecting device by J Sl Tylor Bane Gravity motor by G S Welling Stonx City Snow fence by J J Iblings Cedar Falla
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Crocker Building
Des Moines
Currycomb
David J. Alston
Keokuk
James Brant
Dubuque
Tira Selting
GC. A. Devers
Rostless Rail Joint
J. H. Ezard
Hacking
A. FE
Transon
Mason City
Mike Nemes
Port Dodge
A. Plagman
Davenport
K. A. Read
Oskalonga
Jarry Shipp
Taal Grove
H. A. Stocking
Newton
J. Sl Tylor
Bane
G. S. Welling
Stonx City
Snow Fence
J. J. Iblings
Cedar Falla
The Amusing Mindset of a Self Made Happiness
A Ruth Cameron essay argues happiness hinges on mental outlook not possessions. Watching people rub you the wrong way or amuse you shapes daily mood more than external conditions. A trip with a difficult companion proves mirth defeats irritation. Agnes Repplier’s quote supports winnowing amusement from nuisance.
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Agnes Repplier
Miss. Reppier
Ruth Cameron
Hades, Fire, and Quiet Smoke: A Wry Verse Note
A Nashville Banner excerpt humorously contrasts mythical and modern woes, detailing vivid scenes of barbed satire about fires, smoke, and the impossible desire for a simple cigarette. The speaker mocks mythic excess and everyday indignities with sharp, ironic tone.
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Mir
Hades
Nashville Banner
Marshall's Candidate for Iowa Governor
Marshall county residents applaud Senator Van Law's gubernatorial bid as state press coverage remains broadly favorable. Across Iowa papers, even rivals urge the candidacy, noting his faithful service to the state and broad, long-standing public record.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
van Law
Iowa
Lowa
In Memoriam Rev Elias Skinner of Robert Anderson Post
The Robert Anderson Post No 8 Iowa Grand Army of the Republic records the death of Rev Elias Skinner. He left home to defend the Union and served as a devoted minister and father. The resolutions praise his fidelity, kindness, and inspirational life and call for publication in city papers.
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Seal
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Beyrs
Y. M. GC
Elias Skinner
Robert Anderson
Department of Iowa
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Van Law Almost Secures Republican Nomination for Lieutenant Governor
The article notes Senator Van Law appears set to win the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor by an impressive majority. It highlights the recognition of long public service and calls for continued public service.
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van, Law
Taft’s Size and a Theatre Coat Confusion
In a humorous anecdote, President Taft weighs 300 pounds and, while secretary of war, went to the theatre with a friend. The friend left to buy tickets as the curtain rose, leaving Taft to manage coats. the coat boy later told the janitor about the “biggest man in the world.”
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Taft
Mr. Taft
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