Courier notices and foreign post listing in early issue
The Courier announces advertising rates and foreign travel offices in Europe. It lists locations for American Express and newspapers in Paris Berlin and other cities. The brief notice outlines mailing options and standard rates, with standard closing matter and a small ad rate.
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Associated Press
Wyftlabed
Datty Stat Pt
Gander Ty Tse
W. B. Marthnaw Compa
Sop
Ibis
West Park Avenue
Rantuas
W. Permance
Gec
Tsbone
Alfred Baking
Pmuager Evening Cocrier
Courier
Hos
Waterloo
Tate
Europe
Srastles
Oes
Fasemoote
Trafalger Building
Northumberland Avenue
Kenyon Backed by Republicans and Progressives
The Chicago Tribune notes Kenyon of Fort Dodge, a progressive senator, has chosen to support the regular ticket. It urges Republicans and Progressives to unite behind Kenyon in the next Iowa legislature, arguing his reelection would advance progressive aims alongside Cummins.
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Chicago Tribune
Towa
West Iowa
William S. Kenyon
Fort Dodge
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Cummins
United States
Teddy
Screamer
Roosevelt
la Follette
Russia
Japan
Panama
The Iowa Vote and Wilson Roosevelt Roil in 1912
The Chicago Record-Herald poll fails to settle Iowa sentiment as Roosevelt leads Illinois while Wilson appears to surge in Iowa due to insurgent leanings. Iowa's senate race dominates voter attention, with electing a progressive Republican seen as crucial to the state alongside the presidency. Voters encouraged to support the strongest candidates for both offices.
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Iowa Voth
Chicago Record-Herald
Wilson
Roosevelt
Record-Herald
Illinois
Chicago
Towa
Iowa
Yowa
Watt
Inwa
Reciprocity Again Draws Attention In National Debate
Washington reports show reciprocity returning to the national political stage as Canadians awaken to misread aims. The pact is in force, Taft remains aligned, and the debate centers on free trade versus limited concessions. Iowa farmers see potential gains and the Courier argues for unconditional free trade with Canada, urging Canada to meet us on terms or face broader trade integration. The piece notes election uncertainty and the importance of public opinion in the fall polls.
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Washington
Bagahne
United States
Taft
Congress
Canada
Wilfrid Laurier
Courier
Iowa
Spirit of the Iowa Pills Harmless Tone in Press Mix
A compilation of editorials from Cedar Rapids, Emmetsburg, Sioux City, Mason City, and other Iowa papers rail at political factions, praise oiling a macadam road, and question a temperance ballot proposal. Discussions reference Mr. Stevens of Boone, standpatters, liquor issues, and the shift toward secret ballots.
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Cedar Rapids
Stevens
Boone
Roosevelt’s Return Tactics In Progressive League Formation
A fragment from La Follett’s Weakioy cites Roosevelt after Africa return. It claims he confronted a hunter caught with hay seed in hair, warned of progress in legislation, and urged fellows to join under progressive republican league branding.
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la Follett
Roosevelt
Africa
Progressive Republican Leaguers
Roosevelt and La Follette in 1912 Progressive Split
A South erland reminiscence recounts Roosevelt resisting a third term bid, Taft’s fragile hold on the GOP, and La Follette’s brief rise and fall amid Teddy Roosevelt’s enduring influence. The piece jumbles political theater with a carnival scene, noting Roosevelt’s diplomacy and the populist push, ending with a September day observation of children, a mastiff, and a junk wagon.
Easy Slippers and Irrepressible Skeleton
A jumble of odd quotes from various magazines and papers. Fragments reference an irrepressible skeleton and humorous exchanges about politics or learning. Mentions a traveling impresario in Attica Ind and the local term oppry for theatricals.
Leon Leontos trained pigs and a false opera joke
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a past show: Leon Leonato’s Trained Pigs performed four years ago in April, while a dry humor moment in Life magazine features a parable of a preacher asking “do you know what I am going to say” and the crowd replying “some of us know.”
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Jim
Leon Leonato
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Naisr-ed-din
The Evening Chit Chat on Debt and Vanity
Ruth Cameron warns about living beyond means after recounting a man who died by suicide due to unpaid bills. She notes loans, dunning letters, and envy of luxuries, then comments that many car owners risk financial ruin mortgaging homes and salaries to keep automobiles, preferring frugal plodding to flashy speed.
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Peter
Paul
The Pitfalls of Spending Money Early in Life
Ruth Cameron cautions couples against reckless weekly spending and reliance on loan sharks or credit. She notes checking accounts tempt careless spending, as handing cash feels more real than signing for it, urging disciplined finances to avoid long term trouble.
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Ruth Cameron
Dolliver Memorial Fountain Design Chosen
Fort Dodge Iowa October 8 The Dollliver Memorial association adopts the S E Fry design of a large fountain to honor Senator J P Doliver. The project should finish within a year at an estimated cost of six thousand dollars fully funded. Fry, born Sherry E Fry Creston Iowa, earlier drew the Chief Mahaska statue at Oskaloosa and is regarded as a leading American artist.
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Fort Dodge
Dollliver Memorial Association
5. E. Fry
New York
J. P. Dolliver
Sherry E. Fry
Creston
Mahaska
Oskaloosa
Leper 18 Recovering in Centerville Dispatch
Centerville Iowa October 8 word has been received from Herman Hirach field of Bay City Michigan by Marshal detailing a veteran leper patient recovering after treatment at a local facility.
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Leper
Centerville
Herman Hirachfield
Bay City
Mich
Marshal
This Will Stop Your Cough in a Hurry
A home cough syrup recipe promises rapid relief for lingering coughs including whooping cough. Mix sugar and warm water, add Pinex, bottle, and take a teaspoonful every one to three hours. The remedy boasted as effective for hoarseness, croup, bronchitis, and lung troubles with a Norwegian pine extract, backed by a satisfaction guarantee.
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United States
Canada
Hough
Ines. Co
Wayne
Ind
Leprosy Patient Sees Effective Philadelphia Treatment
John Quigley reports progress with a new leprosy treatment from a Philadelphia specialist. He says a recent blood test shows clearing of infection and he expects a complete recovery.
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John Quigley
Philadelphia
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Lafayette Building
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Cecil Bickley
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