Subscriptions and political notes from Cedar Valley and beyond
A dense assortment of quotes and snippets from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The piece critiques politics, asserts New Year optimism despite corruption, and notes changes in Hardin county officials, printing industry cautions, and reflections on national figures and events. It references Lincoln, Panama, Rockefeller, and Tammany, with local jabs at Des Moines Register and Leader and mentions Iowa figures Bleeker Neuman Wiemer and J. A. Puck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleeker
Neuman
Wiemer
Hardin County Court House
Protection and Practice in Webster City Tribune Debate
A Webster City Tribune item notes defense of outspoken citizens who challenge schedules and alleged beneficiaries. It questions whether vigorous sentiment can become effective as discussions frame patriotism and civic duty in public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olummius
Dub
Webster City
Freening
Tribune
Brother Hunter
Political upheal in Hardin county and Welden election
An editorial mix discusses Mark Furrins Furry and Welden in Hardin county elections. It notes Democratic support timing and the role of independents, urging unity and caution about party divisions while praising Welden’s independence and past votes. It references newspapers and public figures amid a regional political shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of the
Citizens’ Movement
Tue Woxto
Funk
Ions Fall
Hardin County
Aingly
Welden
Mark J. Furry
Furry
Mr. Walden
Gainz
House Register
Eldora Herald
Herald
Elect Welden
Restore the Army Canteen Minneapolis Times
In the matter of the army canteen it were better for congress to follow the practically unanimous advice of the officers of the army and the American Health association than to be guided by persons who mean well but are no practical knowledge of military affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Furrins Drak
Furry
Aldén
Mardin County
Furry Aid Tot
Londa Falls
Iurry
Minneapolis
Congress
Army
American Health Association
Earth may endure 100 million years more claims
A scientific authority states the earth will last 100000000 years longer, fueling hope that Pittsburgh may still obtain filtered water. The note links geological longevity with potential infrastructure improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg Dispatch
Pittabarg
Dixie echoes and Dixie’s enduring refrain in wartime memory
A lyrical meditation on the song Dixie, its revival in a Confederate reunion, and the tension between preserving tradition and changing the words. The piece conjures visions of Dixieland, Suwannee River scenes, cotton fields, and soldiers marching beneath a starry banner, urging commitment to Dixie’s legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Missoura
Toonlight
Dixieland
Iowa geologists plan St Louis exposition exhibits
A Des Moines meeting of Iowa geologists mapping the St Louis exposition display discussed coal mines clay industry and mineral exhibits. Participants included Professor Samuel Calvin J W Beyer and others outlining plans to showcase coal slag gypsum lead zinc and cement materials with emphasis on clay products and regional deposits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Geological Survey Rooms
State House
Samuel Calvin
Geological Survey For
Iowa
W. Beyer
Geological Department
Iowa State College
Ames
John Vernet
Chariton
A. C. Savage
B. B. Bisa
Town Falls
A. L. Utick
State Federation of Labor
Iowacotomission
F. B. Conaway
Caruthers
Calvin
Beyer
Verner
Squires
Tudge Carruthers
Geological Survey
St. Louis
Carruthers
Fort Dodge
U.S. Gypaum Company
McGregor Times
Mitchell County
Burlington
St. Louis Nunestone
Adams County
Patriots and Markets Driving Prosperity and Industry Leaders
A passage argues that true patriotism lies in expanding markets and selling American products abroad, fostering nationwide prosperity. It praises industry leaders as patriots shaping the nation, warning against relying on artificial regulation and emphasizing broad prosperity reaching every home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Globe
Name Errors Spark Imagined Revolution in Santo Domingo
A garbled OCR fragment hints at Linotype mistakes and shifting names. It suggests that misnaming causes political stir, with Posy Gil proposed for the presidency and a nascent revolution in Santo Domingo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gil
Santo Domingo
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Eta
Gorman
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Henderson
Washington
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Cedar Rapide
United States
Republic of Panama
Panama
Jacob
Waterloo
Deacon Rockefeller
Colombia
Uncle Sam
Aesop
Ireeman-Tribune
Banner
Des Moines Register
Tammany
Murphy
Etnatuwosho
J. A. Puck
Tha ‘Court House
Uae
Thuiia
Hope Springs
Gazara
Dubuque Telegraph
Stellar Light
Tae Worxphan
Free America
Chicago Chronicle
Seymour
Gtoneos
Lisa
Democrate
Bates
Cumming
Wiliam Welden
Abraham Lincoln
Tim World
Mr. Weldenh
St. Paul
James H. Preaton
Peter D. Tax
Chicago
Eldor
Hidera
London Post
London
Greater London
Metropolitan Police
Charingcross
Towa Minerals
Louis
FATE
Arrahie
State
London Daily News
Liberty
New York World
Roosevelt
Ray
Comin
Jack
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Varsity
Hart,Schaffner & Marx
Martin
Johnson
Roosevelt Brothers
Knickerbocker Flour Mill
Perie i
H. Heykens
Waa LU Re Heykens
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