Annexation platform shocks Clark supporters in Courier column
The Courier criticizes Speaker Champ Clark for proposing annexation of Canada as a presidential platform. It argues annexation would require war with the U S neighbor, is illogical for US interests, and Canada is developing as a sovereign nation. The piece questions Clark's judgment and urges focus on domestic issues.
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Canada
Ishon
United States
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England
Mexico
China
Prohibition Push Gains Momentum Across Breweries
The Chicago brewers at their recent congress called for eliminating public drinking places seen as dangerous to public order. Houston brewing executive H Hamilton challenged brewers to speak the truth, noting that many resorts in large cities are owned or controlled by breweries, questioning the impact of resolutions without clear action.
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Chicago
H. Hamilton
Houston
Tex
Prohibition Fight Focuses on Saloons and Brewers
The speaker argues that fighting prohibition is ongoing and centers on ceding control of saloons to brewers. He contends owning and protecting such places harms public image and that brewers should self-clean their businesses rather than rely on resolutions. The anti liquor forces benefit when brewers reform independently.
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America
Proposal to raise ignorant jurors for speedy trials
The speaker suggests building a stockade to shut out intelligence and training jurors to feed themselves by the state. On trial days like McNamara or Hide, courts would summons twelve ignorant jurors with no prejudice or belief in capital punishment to save time and avoid bribes.
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Farnt
Elevation of Women Cited in Interracial Debate
A speaker at the national social center conference argued against endorsing harsher treatment of the Indian and pointed to gendered burdens in farming families. He claimed statistics show wives must fetch water and bear drudgery, noting wives fill asylum inmates due to husbands’ burdens.
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National Social Center
Ship subsidy critics clash over foreign transport costs
A editorial ramble condemns subsidy propaganda claiming over $200 000 in foreign aide to overseas shipping. It mocks candidates moving aid to foreigners and urges investment at home. Mentions Minneapolis St Paul unions and sugar price shocks alongside Tafts naval reviews and a seven mile long fleet image.
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America
Press fragments mix in Iowa era notes and odds
A chaotic collage of clippings mentions Spirit of the Iowa Press, local papers and headlines referencing editors, old clothes, apples, and a straw vote in Vinton Eagle about President Tate. It hints at regional pride and political chatter without coherent narrative.
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Independence Bulletin Journal
Tate
la Fellette
Ian
California recalls sweep during first modern state election
The California vote marks a historic shift with 23 constitutional amendments led by woman suffrage, initiative, referendum and recall. Supporters hailed the reform as a rebuke of railroad influence, while critics warned on judicial recall. The election produced large majorities, led by the recall and the suffrage victory, signaling empowered citizen governance.
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Wiley
Towa
Peti
Iowa
Criminal
State Supreme Court
Joe Cannon
Uncle Joe
Lorimer
New York Independent
Taney
Dred Sevatt
Golden State
Holden for Governor Draws Interest in Farm State
Holden emerges as a notable gubernatorial contender as Iowa faces population loss. Supporters say he would counteract declines and advance farming interests, making him a significant factor in the race. The looser phrasing hints at a growing interest in Holden’s potential candidacy amid agricultural concerns.
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Holden
Iowa
Sinie
Marshalltown
Taft and governors and judges in midwestern chatter
A collage of editorials and letters notes Taft’s Shanghai like cross country tour impact. Senator Kenyon favors Judge Deemer for the Supreme Court. Beemer praised as a Harlan type. Crane’s moral charges mocked. Holden viewed as strong agricultural leader but governor bid seen as unlikely. Cedar Falls calls for a new depot as Waterloo fights for railroad improvements.
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Cedar Rapids
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Taft
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Kenyon
190 Bulbs Planted At M'kinley School Event
Twenty five visitors attended a bulb planting at the Minsiniey school on Thursday. Children placed 190 bulbs in two large beds prepared by the building. Indoors, appropriate songs and quotations were given.
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M’kinley
Minsiniey School
Planting Bulbs Sets Emerson and McKinley Schools Record
Mrs C Cadwallader supervised Civic department planting with teachers Horrigan Wilbur Hill Gallagher Dudley Penoyer Beard Morris. Emerson school kindergarten led by Ratan and A MeSweeney and Miss Williams room joined in bulb planting with Ruth Bassett singing October Woods. Forty five bulbs planted. McKinley school holds the record for bulbs taken. Hawthorne planting Tuesday will complete the series.
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Civic. Department
Horrigan
Wilbur
Hill
Gallagher
Dudley
Penoyer
Beard
Morris
Emerson School
Ratan
MeSweeney
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Ruth Bassett
McKinley School
Hawthorne
A Certain Cure for Catarrh in Atlante, Ga
An Ad promotes S. S. S. as a blood purifier for catarrh explaining that nasal and throat inflammation stems from impure blood. It claims local treatments help only temporarily and offers a free booklet with guidance, noting S. S. S. is sold in drug stores in Atlante Georgia.
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Catarth
S.S.S
S.S
Atlante
A Queer Quirk of Managers in Human Nature
The piece observes a capable housewife who constantly tries to manage others lives from meals to morals and children. Despite her success at home she meets ingratitude when offering order to Cousin Ann and others, illustrating a universal urge to control, contrasted with resistance from those she assists.
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Emma
Mahibel
L. G. Ronquest In Meat Business
L G Ronquest has bought the meat market recently run by A J Wittick located at 127 Third Avenue West.
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L. G. Ronquest
A. J. Wittick
Third Avenue West
New Market Passes To Rongguest Ownership
The new owner is in possession today with Mr. and Mrs. Rongguest taking personal charge. They pledge best efforts to deliver high quality at the smallest possible values and will give special attention to home made sausages.
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Rongguest
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