Last Old Style Senatorial Vote
Des Moines reports quote from Chas A Rawson indicating the next Iowa legislature will likely adopt the Oregon plan to place US senator votes on the general election ballot. He notes the direct election amendment may take effect by 1914, making this the last time legislative candidates' votes determine a senator.
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Des Moines
United States
Iowa
General Assembly
Chas. A. Rawson
Republican State Committee
Republican
Fleming Building
Congress
Piney cure for cough and asthma gains popularity
An old home remedy claims Piney, a pine extract syrup, eases coughs and throat troubles. Instructions mix 244 ounces of Pinex fifty cents worth with sugar syrup and warm water, stir two minutes, then bottle. Advertises quick relief, added laxative effect, and a money back guarantee from The Inex Co. Ft Wayne Ind.
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Norway
United States
Canada
Inex
Inex Co
Wayne
Ind
Large crowds attend Catholic bazaar at Armory
A crowd larger than previous events filled the St. Joseph parish bazaar in the Armory this week. Mrs Valenwilder won the coal and Mrs Margaret Carriges the aluminum cooker. other prizes included cenay and cigars. Over 200 attended the supper and the Catholic Order of Foresters held an initiation and supper later. Tonight features hot meat loaf and ham supper. Water ton Ladies Orchestra provided dancing music as booths, country store, and decorative displays drew long lines.
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Arger
Waterton Ladies’ Orchestra
Armory
Parties Differ In Their Methods In Taft Campaign
New York Oct 24 The three main national committees show vastly different campaign methods with large sums for advertising and literature. Republicans rely on magazine and billboard ads while progressives push paid public relations and photos. Democrats emphasize publicity and travel, with moving pictures and literature heavily funded.
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New York
Taft
Republican National Committee
Progressive National Committee
Democratic National Committee
Republican and Progressiv
Republican Committee
James A. Reynolds
Republicans
Mr. Reynolds
Democratic Committee
Progressive Committee
Roosevelt
Wilson
Sherman
Chicago
Campaign call to defeat new saloon position in Waterloo
The Business Men's Temperance association urges members to mobilize after the supreme court struck down the Waterloo saloon petition. It calls for quick action this week with four tasks, mass meeting Friday at 8:00 p.m., and registration drives Thursday through Saturday to ensure voting rights.
Thirteen Drift Six Days at Sea off Corpus Christi
Thirteen survivors of the tramp steamer Nicaragua, disabled Oct. 16 in a hurricane, were rescued at Corpus Christi after drifting six days in two small boats. Six crewmen died, twelve others are still missing or drifting in two other boats. The Nicaragua carried cotton worth about $200,000. Caplin Echevarra is among the survivors. The revenue cutter Windom searched for missing boats.
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Corpus Christi
Tex
Nicaragua
Windom
Caplin E. Echevarra
Tampicca
Mex
Auto mobility insurance aims higher rates and risk classes
United States accident insurance societies discuss sharp rate hikes on automobiles as accident claims rise from a fraction to 23 percent of total. Proposals include placing self operators in hazardous classes or denying coverage, while fraternal groups like Modern Woodmen of America note rising mortalities but do not bar chauffeurs. membership remains open to nonprofessional drivers.
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Accident Insurance Societies
United States
Woodmen of America
Progressive leader McCormick visits Waterloo for brief stopover
Medill McCormick, Chicago Progressive Party manager, rode in on the Illinois Central from Fort Dodge to Waterloo. He was met by Roosevelt followers and planned a short stay at the Elis hotel before boarding the Rock Island train to Cedar Rapids. He conferred with local organizers about campaign prospects during the layover.
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Medill McCormick
Progressive Party
Waterloo
McCormick
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Roosevelt
Elis Hotel
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Father John's Medicine Promoted for Colds and Coughs
A 50 year old Father John’s Medicine advertisement touts it as pure wholesome tonic for children and adults, free from alcohol or dangerous drugs. It claims to build strength, treat coughs and throat troubles, and offers a doctor’s prescription style assurance with direct mail order from Lowell Massachusetts.
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Father John
Reading The Iowa Homestead Aids Farm Success
A farm education note urges farmers to read The Iowa Homestead for practical knowledge on making money through careful understanding of farm conditions. It promotes subscription via the local office, offering $3.50 for a two-paper club and incentives for capable agents. Written by James M. Pierce of Des Moines, Iowa.
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Iowa Homestead
James M. Pierce
Des Montbes
Towa
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