Roosevelt era politics and the progressive party impact
The piece analyzes the progressive movement's influence on 1912 politics, arguing it shifted the Democratic and Republican parties, educated voters on life and death issues, and altered leadership dynamics. It reflects on Roosevelt, Taft, and other figures, noting mixed results and lasting effects on party strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Party
Democrats
Democratic Party
Hardihood
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Back-Action Prophets by George Fitch
The piece satirizes back-action prophets who forecast events after they occur. It contrasts ex post facto and post-mortem prophets with ordinary forecasters, praising discretion and highlighting the humor in knowing outcomes only after elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fitch
United States
Tie
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Editors View on Democratic Victory in Iowa
Iowa editors react to Wilson’s election with cautious optimism. Des Moines Register and Leader predicts eventual disappointment yet notes the push for reform. Marshalltown Times-Republican praises Wilson’s character and questions future policy. Muscatine Journal foresees a future progressive surge. Des Moines Tribune urges hopeful tariff reforms while Cedar Rapids Gazette sees broad support for Wilson. Davenport Times argues against free trade interpretation. Des Moines Capital bids for unity and reform while praising Iowa’s bipartisan support for the new president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Progressive Party
England
Marshalltown
Wilson
Des Moines Tribune
Steel Trust
Rai
Toads
Roosevelt
Teddy
Davenport
Taft
Des Moines
United States
Republican Party
New Jersey
Iowa
Catarrh Cure Promoted By Cheney Brothers
An old advertisement promotes a product claimed to cure catarrh by internal remedies. It asserts the treatment acts directly on the mucous membranes and cites physicians’ approval, with mentions of Cheney Brothers and Toledo. It ends with a prompt to buy Hall’s Family Pile for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Toledy
Druwaints
Little pitchers have big ears in evenings chat
Ruth Cameron warns that parents discuss children in earshot, boosting self consciousness. She recalls Eve the four year old who shifted from quaint charm to stagey self regard after applause cues, and a five year old who lies for fun while adults laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Family Secrets Highlighted By Youth In Proverb Reflection
A story suggests that ignoring a mother's guidance leads to hidden truths about children. The saying little pitchers have big care frames the caution as families confront unspoken issues and the impact on youngsters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick F. Shannon
Waverly
Waterloo
Making Enemies Rather Than Citizens
Wisconsin chief justice John B. Winslow advocates a scientific approach to criminal law delaying punishment for young and first offenders until expert assessment of prior life and causes can guide individualized sentencing. He argues current codes foster lifelong enemies of society. An advertisement from H. W. Taggart promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for children.
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John B. Winslow
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
Winslow
England
United States
S. A. Swagel
Krok
Wis
Kewaunes Co
Foley
H. W. Taggart
Doctor Osincup Weds Mary Woodring in Waverly
Dr F A Osincup and Mary Woodring married Nov 6 at the bride’s mother's home in Waverly Iowa. Rev J Willard Griffith officiated in the Baptist church setting. After a wedding dinner the couple left for Chicago for a post graduate course and will return mid January when Osincup resumes practice in Waverly.
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Osincup
Chicago
Waverly
Osin
Cup
Doctors Advise Operations Promoted By Vegetable Compound
Testimonials from Mrs Emily Summersgill of Swarthmore Pa and Mrs J R Pickinc of Baltimore Md praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female troubles after long suffering and near surgery. The ad invites letters for confidential medical advice from Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass with a woman reader handling inquiries.
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Swarthmore
Penn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Emily Summersgill
Baltimore
J. R. Pickinc
Sargeant St
Baltimore, Md
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Mass
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Erico Evening Courier
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Sopithi West Par Avenas
W. Pettiason
Gec'y-Trees
Gen. Mage
Fetusson
Secy-Ter
New York
Triune
Alfred
Chiicago
Mysuareen
AP Sccu
Eak
Pri Tamilian Exchange
the Courier IN
Europe
Waterloo Evening Courier
Mdon
Roorint
Trafalger Building
Korthfemberland Avenue
American Express
Eod
Hayroorket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Iy Green Street
Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Ice de V Opera
Berlin
Barnes
Penrose
Crane
Uncle Joe
Joe
Congress
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Herald
Maurice ‘Connolly
Hin Fellow Towneman
The
Press
Marie Henry Watterson
Lorimer
Kenyon
Nick
Navy
the Outlook
Washington
United
Stgtea
Basher
Dog
Hound Dawg
Bill
Straw Ballet
Charlie
Mr. Debs
Heaven
Mars
Stephen
Atchigon Globe
Morgan
Jon
Ayself
Ally
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
Ruth Cameron
DR. Osincup
Woodring
Great Western
Nepots
Orten Great Western
MR. Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Lafayette Building
Ella McIntyre
East Fourth Street
BO Poom
C. M. Wray, M. D
Nati Bank
C. A
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St. Bours
C. D. Pedersen
Joan
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
Robert G. Dakin
Blue Waterloo
Edgar BH. Knityle
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
J. C. Mortonson
Black Hawk National Bank
West Eleventh Street
Liffring Osteopathic
Elephorie
Lafayette Bldg
DR. Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and
Western
DR. Bodwell
Ralston
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