Dairy show and McNamara trial loom in Iowa and California
The text discusses Iowa dairy show prominence in Waterloo and its aims to become a permanent event, the role of unions in the McNamara murder trial, and potential new stations in Burlington with grade-crossing upgrades and a $315,000 budget. It notes public concerns, political context, and transportation plans.
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Iowa
Waterloo
Waterton
Burlington
Central
Vermont
Real Woman and a Yellow Man Heroic Choice
A Milford woman who eloped with a foundry worker years ago stayed with her husband and five children when a will offered a fortune if she left. She chose family over riches, valuing home and simple life over a hundred- thousand or more, inspiring other loyal wives today.
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May Hefney Baldwin
Milford
Conn
Baldwin Shoul
Waterlon
Pont
Spirit of the Iowa Press and Tariff Debate
A fragment notes the American Protective Tariff League opposing tariff revision and mobilizing support against the administration. It mentions a Sioux City Tribune piece mocking a politician’s wife’s winter hat and a vivid press-day confrontation at home.
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Cornei
Sioux City Tribune
Altan Democrat
Napoleon Bonaparte
Clarke for Governor Nomination Seen as Sure
Mason City Times reports Geo W Clarke of Adel is generally conceded as the next Republican gubernatorial nominee and that his nomination would likely assure election with broad support across the state.
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Mason City
Geo. W. Clarke
Adel
Clarke
Mixed views on college morals and Secretary Wilson
The Ray of Hope letter from the Times Journal questions Crame on college habits but defends past improvements in college life. The Cedar Gazette backs the Des Moines Leader’s call for Wilson to present his role in the brewers congress, arguing temperance advocacy and not initiative sparked the recognition.
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Diahogue Times-Journal
Crame
Wilson
Cedar R
Des Moines
Congress
Chicago
Jed
Glencoe Bopeep wins $2,000 automobile prize
C A Nelson of Waverly Iowa gained fame as the farmer who milked Holstein cow Glencoe Bopeep for five years and used the milk proceeds to buy an automobile costing $2,000. The dairy show will feature hundreds of prize animals from America and Europe, October 8 to 14.
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C. A. Nelson
Waverly
Glencoe Bopeep
America
Europe
Conflicted families mirror their children’s pride and pain
A bright inexperienced girl plans a whist party while her parents’ fulsome praise fuels a prideful persona. The writer condemns parental flattery as cruel, arguing precocity harms love and social acceptance, urging restraint and humility for a healthier childhood.
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Andiridtenla
Ruth Cameron
Justifiable Speed in Divorce Cases Draws Opinion
The Cedar Rapids Gazette endorses swift divorces in certain cases after a time waiver, citing a Chicago example where a spouse harmed by a partner’s crimes was granted a rapid separation. It argues for stringent laws but supports quick relief for the innocent, noting delay as a real evil.
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Cedar Rapids
Platt
Waterloo
Chicago
Anduneg
Newspaper Experiment in St Joseph Ends in Failure
A discussion notes the Saturday Evening Post series about two young men who ran a newspaper in St Joseph Missouri to test advertiser freedom. The outcome is described as a failure after observers questioned the investors and the project’s independence.
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Nfecleaten Davenport Vine
Saturday Evening Post
Philadelphia
St. Toxveph, Mo
Newspaper independence and sensationalism debate on circulation
The piece argues that a newspaper can sustain a 30,000 circulation in a 100,000 city without pandering to sensationalism or advertiser pressure. It cites Louis Wiley, urging editors to serve public welfare, resist meddling advertisers, and avoid partisan campaigns that harm business and trust.
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Louis Wiley
Daily Newspaper Club of America
Buffalo
Saturday Evening Post
St. Joseph
Strikers rally at Fort Dodge over union action
About 43 Illinois Central workers including mechanics walked out in support of the United union move after Harriman lines refused to recognize consolidated unions. A local committee visited the Messenger with permission to issue a statement. ICG yard force reduced to around three. many strikers and strike-breakers returned to Chicago amid wage and job disputes. Superintendent Downs said 17 fill-ins left, new men arrived to take vacancies.
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Fort Todge
Illinois Central
Harriman Lines
I.cg
Chicago
Downs
California Voters Back Progressive Recall Initiative
California voters expressed strong support for the recall initiative backed by the state administration. The measure and related reforms drew wide approval amid a heated political climate described in San Francisco dispatches.
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San Francisco
California
State Ballot Amendments Record Large Favorable Votes
Voters approved key amendments including expanded powers for the state railroad commission over public utilities and its rate making authority. The recall proposal drew 96,367 for and 28,728 against while initiative and referendum tallied 85,726 in favor and 27,747 against.
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State Railroad Commission
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Freerand Love Evening Prove Association
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Comer
Place de Opera
Roe Feribe
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Mudge
Dr. Webster
Manamara
Los Angeles
Cal
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Los Angeles Times
Ligols
Frank Lunden
Moline
XEW
Spirit OF the
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British Association
Portsmouth
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F.J. Caeser & Co
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Frank J. Cheney
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Burkett & Pedicord
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F.H. Latier
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Robert G. Dakin
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Gerrit Bennett
R. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
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E. A. Hunt
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