Deserting the Tariff Board in 1912 Editorial
The Springfield Republican and Des Moines Register question the tariff board after its vetoes and argue for a fair trial of scientific revision. The Courier urges support for the commission despite political shifts, insisting the public must judge the institution, not individual leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Free List
Cattin and Woolen
Springfield Republican
Des Moitres Register
Taft
Derara
Tammion
la Follette
Courier
Taf
Tariff Commission
United States
Campaign satire notes the modern age misfires
A fragment notes a joke about the campaign press and public life. The line likens modern satire to a knife without a blade and a sieve without a leak, reflecting newspaper and current events humor.
Catarrh Cure Offer From Bain & Co.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars for any persistent catarrh cured by Bain’s Catarrh Cure. The notice promises free circulars and claims the product can restore normal bearing through a constitutional remedy. Toledo advertiser Cheney & Co. promotes this treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain Casmarth
Circotara
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Publicity and Prohibition Clash in Maine Debate
A satirical discussion targets publicity laws for campaign funds and probes Maine's upcoming referendum on repealing the state prohibition amendment. The piece notes senators Kenyon and Kern and hints at a broader fight between dry and wet interests, with party lines blurred by local sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Representatives
Legislative Department
Senate
Kenyon
Kern
America
Maine
North America
Washington millionaire's wife seeks $67 daily allowance
In a City Council Biuffs Nonpareil report a Washington millionaire's wife asks for a daily allowance of $67. The piece notes the public debate over a sizable stipend and contrasts it with other spending, suggesting the funds could be directed to beneficial uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Washington
Russell
Investigation in the Church Prompts Political Echoes
A blend of commentary from Marshalltown and Cedar Falls papers discusses church investigations and a possible gubernatorial bid by Harvey Ingham. The Ottumwa Courier notes public sentiment valuing health and virtue as a baby show winner is praised by parents for a three year old contender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Senate
Ottumwa
Charles O'Toole
Iowa
Reciprocity sentiment grows in Cedar Rapids area push
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Republicans in the Fifth district shifting toward reciprocity with Canada. Observers say national opinion may tilt in favor of free trade as party allies concede the policy's potential no evil effect on the state and foresee near universal US support within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Canada
United States
Obstructionist Objections Slow Family Ventures
A columnist ponders how one persistent objector in families—often a man or a woman—blocks plans from flower beds to moving furniture. The piece argues such opposition drains energy, hampers happiness, and suggests plain talk to curb the habit.
La Follette Seen as Senator Who Could Shape Nation
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues Rob ert M. La Follette has been invaluable as a senator making Congress more representative and a foil to ultra progressive forces. It notes some backers doubt his presidential viability and recalls Bryan's 1896 bid as a cautionary parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Robert M. la Follette
Senate
la Follette
Bryan
Lindbergh Pushes Probe Into Money Trust
Congressman Lindbergh urges congressional inquiry into the money trust to ensure accurate information reaches the public. He argues the subject requires investigation to inform citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Lindbergh
Congress
Christian Science and race prejudice in St Louis case
The author argues Christian Science should be judged by its therapeutic aims and church conduct, recounting a St Louis incident where a mixed race family faced discrimination. He praises a New York Independent quote and urges interfaith fellowship to oppose racial prejudice and promote harmony.
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Christian Science Church
Christian Science
Galveston
Thelra
Ellendale
St. Louis
John B. Collins
Clara Clamorgan
Collins
Clamorgans
United States
Blanche Clamorgan
Maplewood Church of Christ Scientist
Christ
Mrs. Wiss
Miss Clamo
Church of Christ, Scientist
Money trust and the case for a national central bank
The article argues the nation lacks a central bank and needs an official banking regulator to prevent panics and stabilize credit. It defends Senator Aldrich and the monetary commission plan as a viable, nation wide distribution of banking power, amid prejudice and calls for Congress to fairly assess the money trust concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lindbergh
Aldrich
Monetary Commission
Lindbergh
Senate
Congress
Sage Tea Hair Remedy Promises Dandruff Cure
Drugstores report high sage sales for old fashioned hair growth and color. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy markets sage tea with sulphur claiming to stop dandruff and scalp irritations. A money back guarantee backs the fifty cent bottle sold by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
Reading the Newspapers for Women's Broad View
Mrs Robert M La Follette urges women to read daily papers beyond the women’s page urging independent thought. She says newspapers record today’s history with color but truth can be learned by reading wisely concentrating on gist and developing conversations with informed people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. la Follette
Lke
Vominion
Hotel promoters urged by encouraging subscriptions
Promoters of the Gladstone hotel project report strong early interest with little publicity. Subscriptions for the $50,000 five percent preferred stock have come in without solicitation. A realty holding company may take $5,000 and a major city financier hinted at subscribing for $10,000. Additional smaller subscriptions follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Downing Farm Platted Amid Plans for Sale Funds
Indications say the Downing farm platting and the remaining Jets in Hager man Place proceed to raise surplus funds for building operations. Within days, definite announcements will set the sale date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downing Farm
Hagerman Place
Baggageman Wins Windfall in European Will
Cedar Falls Sept 23 Fred J Willacks long time baggage master at the Illinois Central depot in Cedar Falls is told his European grandfather died and left his grandchildren fortunes. Willacks may receive four to five thousand dollars or more according to relatives visiting Cedar Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls, Sr
Fred J. Willacks
Illinois Central
Cedar Falls
Europe
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W. M. Hartman Company
Wee Park Ave
New York
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Alfred B. Lukens
Chicago
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Daily Courier
Earvier
Tri-Weekly Courier
Wat- Aries
Areociated Frece
Iowa Evening Prece Association
Faith Eat
Bigek Hawk County
Lern
Telepaonas
Oak Deurier
Nerson
Department
Egropbe
Evrone
Waterloo
London
Trafalgar Building
Northeam- Ferland Avenue
American Express
Bayrarket
Dewe's Steamship Agency
Greentreet
Paris
Fouleward Dev Canocines
Frank Gotch
Beattle
Des Moines
Saggins
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Satta
Ingham
Harvey Ingham
Robert Louis Stevenson
LA Follette and Tre Presidency
J. O. Stevenson
Waterloo Savings Bank
Emmons Johnson
R.L. Johnson
W. C Logan
Carlton Sias
J.J. Miller
F.H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Evening Courier
Bor
Lafayette Building
Cornar 4Th St. E
Baggageman
Walter D. Pardon
Lafayette Bldg
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St. Boura
Robert G. Dakin
East Fourth Street
Blus Waterilos
Gerrit Bennett
4Th St
BR. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
Lack Hawke Bank
E. A. Hunt
Edgar H. Knittle
Bank
Lafayette
DR. Bodwell
O&8teopathico
Srd
Christine L. Ostrem
Lamson
M. J. Butterfield
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