How Fame Comes Through Chance in Great Makers
A survey of notable figures where fortune or random chance influenced their paths to greatness. From Cooper to Newton and Reynolds to Don Quixote’s creator, the piece links chance with pivotal shifts, noting missteps, discoveries, and serendipitous moments that shaped literary and scientific milestones.
Akron and Remsen News notes from 1901 issues
Akron Iowa brief items report Remsen gains a new newspaper, J C Buchanan dies in Pittsburg, Missouri river ice blocks waterways, August Koch dies from heart failure tied to alcohol, Rose Byrne sues Fred Drakle for 5000 over a disrupted teaching post, Vermillion Republican comments on primary law impact on farmers and towns versus cities.
Senator Spooner Resigns Upward From Senate
The resignation of Senator Spooner from the upper house draws universal regret. He has been a spokesman and adviser to McKinley and Roosevelt and drafted key constitutional and Philippine policy measures. He will resume law practice as reform currents shift away from his old-school statecraft.
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Notice For Bids At Akron School Addition Project
Notice for bids to erect an addition to Akron school building. Bids received by N. B. Moore secretary. Plans and specs on file in his office. Bids opened March 20, 1907 at 10 o'clock. Akron Iowa February 13 1907.
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Akron
Seor
Iowa
Administrator's Sale of Akron Real Estate
Notice of sale under District Court order in Plymouth County Iowa. On March 30 1907 at the late residence of Kate Close deceased in Akron the estate will expose to public auction the south 96 feet of lots 7 8 block 63 Akron Town. Sale to begin at 1 o'clock PM and continue until sold. Terms cash. Dated February 1907. M A Agnes administrator.
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Iowa
Kate Close
Akron
Akron Town
M. A. Agnes
Sound and Arguments Cited by Senator in Washington Star
A Washington Star quote features a senator affirming that the only sound basis for judging a man’s arguments is their merit. The exchange centers on the value of reasoning and gratitude, with the line that those who forget to be thankful have fallen asleep at fate.
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Victor Hugo
Firth of Forth
London Academy
Washington Star
Fate —Stevenson
Aonbt
West
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Nebraska
John Thompson
University of Minnesota
H. G. McMillan
United States
F. Curties
Iowa Agricultural College
H. BR. Smith
Nebraska Agricultural College
J. W. Wilson
South Dakota Agricultural College
T. L. Haecker
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