Taft Issues Ultimatum Over Mexican Rebellion
President Taft warns Mexico that unless rebels are protected Americans will invade. Munitions are sent to Americans in the troubled republic and Congress may be called to authorize moving the army into Mexico. The piece notes the dilemma of preventing invasion and costly future consequences.
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Taft
Mexico
Mexican Republic
Reputite
Congress
United States
Madero
Market Trends Highlight East Side Growth Prospects
The market this year is a strong success overall with the west side faltering. A gardener predicts better prospects on the east side, believing crowd dynamics will shift toward the east.
Market ideas and political musings in a late edition
The column debates a split market layout for Waterloo similar to Des Moines with three market days on each river side to boost fair prices and producer consumer bargaining. It questions Morse’s return and pardons, notes Maine politics, and ends with a Chicago market plan to lower living costs amid a national market craze.
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Aku Queans
Des Moines
Waterloo
Phil Giver
Jim O'Leary
Chicago
Spelling note on aeroplane pronunciation
The speaker explains that the correct spelling aeroplane places the e before the r, guiding pronunciation to sound like aeroplane. The reminder highlights the link between spelling and how the word is spoken.
What a Woman Knows by Harper's Bazar writer
A Harper's Bazar essay argues women are most interesting when discussing topics beyond men. It contends men only see one side of women, while female discussion spans broader subjects and reveals deeper perspectives.
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Harper's Bazar
Old Story Jokes and Political Puns Across Papers
A collage of humorous clippings and quips from Washington Herald New Orleans Times-Democrat Chicago Tribune and Denver Republican. Items include a duke’s debt a campaign chairmanship bid and Dr Lyman Abbott milk a suffrage tale and a poolroom verse praising Abbott with satirical tones.
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New York
Lyman Abbott
Primary fight shapes 1916 GOP split across Iowa
A compilation from Boone News Republican Cedar Rapids Gazette Dubuque Telegraph Herald Cedar Falls Record Webster City Freeman Tribune Humboldt Republican and others argues the 1916 presidential primary debates over Wilson Roosevelt Taft and Kenyon. It notes Roosevelt and Wilson as main contenders and discusses standpatters urging caution about party division and potential effects of third-ticket moves.
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Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Kenyon
Hamilton
Wilson
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Col
Roosevelt
Evening Chit Chat Advocates for Woman Suffrage
A columnist writes passionately in favor of woman suffrage, arguing no debate over voting rights should be tied to gender. She rejects paternal representation, cites abstract justice, notes historical refusals of voting to certain groups, and dismisses anti suffrage claims as outdated reasoning.
Butchery of Western Progressives in Third Party Rise
Allan Dawson in New York Globe notes a large anticipated vote for the new third party and its impact on the progressive movement. The shift threatens established progressive leaders in Washington and state capitals as many incumbents face defeat, while Roosevelt campaigns west seeking third party nominations to aid his bid, risking the ouster of veteran progressives.
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Allan Dawson
New York Globe
Third Party
Washington
Roosevelt
Nebraska
George W. Norris
A New Discovery in Drug Products Listed
An announcement from the American Drug and Prees Association notes a heat product from Maéritot Pile Ramedy for internal and external use, described as effective and beneficial to humanity. Hen derson Drug Co. Red Crom Drug Co.
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American Drug and Prees Association
Henderson Drug Co
Red Crom Drug Co
Progressive movement reshapes west as Roosevelts backers gain and lose
The article weighs the fate of progressive leaders in western states amid third party bids and anticipated defeats. Norrie faces tough odds for senator, while Kenyon is marked for the fall. Sherman in Illinois and Hadley in Missouri trend toward ending wartime roles, with Stubbs facing possible denial of a senate seat. The piece notes eastern support and debates on experience levels and future party strength for progressives. It closes by praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with widespread use and cures cited.
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Norrie
Shallersberger
Iowa
Kenyon
Lorimer Investigating Committee
Iilinoia
Sherman
Roosevelt
Missouri
Herbert
Hadley
Kansas
Stubbs
Senate
Republic
Taft
Chamberlain
First Issues of Progressive Bulletin Published
Des Moines reports the first copies of the Progressive Bulletin received at state progressive headquarters. Edited by John M. Bruce under the national committee, it promises several issues before the campaign ends. The initial number discusses the party's platform and aims.
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Des Moines
Progressive Bulletin
State Progressive
John M. Bruce
National Committee
Political party platforms and Roosevelt notes
The piece surveys republican democratic and progressive platforms with references to Roosevelt and Johnson. France A Keller writes on women’s role for the progressive cause. It notes Archbold’s Senate testimony on Standard Oil and Roosevelt’s mention in past platforms. Also promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local sale mention.
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Roosevelt
Johnson
France A. Keller
John D. Archbold
Senate
Standard Oil
Labor May Fight New Party Ticket
Des Moines report notes Labor League plans active opposition to a third party ticket at a meeting scheduled for Monday evening at the Trades and Labor building. The session aims to organize labor opposition and coordinate efforts across allied unions. The outcome could shape the region's political alignment and show the strength of labor influence in upcoming ballots.
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Erloo Evening Courier
Associated Frese
W.B. Hartman Company
Suphry West Parc Avenue
Manimar
A.W. Parenson
Sec'y Tscas
Gen. Bigr
Penn Rin
New York
Suse
Alfred B Lukens
Chicago
A. Wallen
Evening Courier
Castier
Oi Courier
Tofice
Waterioo
Sn Water
JHE Courier
Europe
Weteshoo Evening Courier
Fle
Trafelger
Northumberland Avene
American Express
Heymarket
Dawe's Steamship Agency
Greer Atrect
Peria
Io Boulevard Des Capucines
Comer Prince de Opera
Rue Scribe
Berlin
Unter den Linden
St. Petersburg
Nevaky Prospekt
Des Moines
Labor League
The
Trades and
Eugenics and heredity in human marriage discussed by Dr. Smith
Dr Leslie D. Smith argues heredity outweighs education in shaping individuals and promotes eugenics as improving the race through selective marriage. He cites family traits, disease resistance, and natural law as guiding factors, urging thoughtful mate choice for healthier offspring. The discussion emphasizes environment, education, and the impact on future generations.
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Frances Galton
Spencer
Leslie D. Smith
Labor Assembly hall opposition to third ticket noted
Labor leaders say the labor league opposes the third ticket and will publish resolutions vowing to withhold labor support and wage political warfare in the campaign. Many league members condemn nominating a third ticket. a Des Moines publisher seeks home subscriptions offering $600 yearly for a local agent collecting from the community.
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Labor Movement
Labor League 4
League
James M. Pierce
Homestead
Des Moines
Iowa
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