Iowa in the Cabinet and Shaw’s likely appointment
Des Moines notes claim Governor Shaw will join the national cabinet as treasury secretary. The Des Moines Leader report says Shaw will accept and that President Wilson regards no change to other cabinet posts. The piece highlights Iowa's prominence with multiple officials from one district and praises Shaw’s career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaw
Wilson
Iowa
House
Treasury
Pene
Lowy
Dolliver
O'Connell
Roberts
A. TG
M. Shaw
Shiuw
Carl Fueiunle
Ikossuth
Funk
Shin
Des Moines
Iusares
Velt
George B. Cortelyou
Cortelyon
Securit
James Wilson
Lowliff
Future Railroad Problem Prompts National Regulation Debate
The Des Moines Leader advocates public readiness for railroad reform including national regulation or government ownership as the only effective response to consolidations. Legal hurdles and competition measures are seen as futile, while a nationalization of transportation may follow if public servicing and control prove unsatisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Nicaragua Panama canal decision looms for Washington
Debates intensify over Nicaragua or Panama route for a canal. Report of the canal commission favors Nicaragua, with projected cost about 18.6 million dollars and 183 miles length. Eight years to complete and vessels would gain a shorter east to west passage.
Panama Canal favored route over Nicaragua plan
The report argues the Panama path offers better hygiene, wind, and commerce potential. It estimates a total cost of about 253,374,000 with sea level operation and lower annual upkeep than the Nicaragua option. The Nicaragua plan costs 1,350,000 annually but would take ten years to complete, while the Panama route would pass in 12 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Nicaragua
Kossuth Feels Rural Free Delivery Expansion
Feh 1st Wright county will implement rural free delivery across borders including Belmond Chivlon Coldfield Woolstock Eagle Grove and nearby towns reaching almost every farmer. A jumble of political notes, weather snippets, and local chatter follows from Des Moines to Whittemore with remarks on strawberries and potatoes, plus a quip on German verse and a parable about friendships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright County
Belmond
Chivlon
Coldfield
Woolstock
Crows Eagle Grove
Des Moines
Sexton
Ledyard
Alon
Kossuth
Whittemore
la Verne
Wesley
Obituary for Hy Wn Anderson on Oct 28 life
Nue number 28 marking Hy Wn Anderson line. born Oct 28 1888. married at 28 on Oct 28. died Oct 28. Corwith Hustler notes. Frank Parker Belmond township Wright county delivered hogs to Frank Ph Garity with a 24 dollar check. biggest herd yet in town. Co Algona call between trains. Gall’s ventures grow with new bank and paper, hints at future enterprise. Odebolt notices invite widows to seek husbands amid local commentary. Mrs McLinley’s doctor recalls restlessness over dyspepsia, mocking worn nerves and social fuss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Wn. Anderson
Corwith
Frank Parker
Belmond Township
Wright County
Katie
Call of Algona
Bro
Gall
Sweir City Herald
Senatorial Campaign Plea Ends In Sharp Banter
In a novel exchange from McGregor dated November 11 a witty maiden lady boasts of republican kin and sharp wit while campaigning for assistant postmistress of the senate. She jokes about delivering a counterfeit with the colonel and votes by mail to secure electoral support. The quip highlights political theater in local publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGregor
Senate
Detliver Herald
Wives of North Dakota Farmers Tour the World
The Fargo Call reports a simple dinner among farmer wives with nine courses and modest tableware. Eleven guests spoke of extended European trips while others had traveled to India, Florida, and the Atlantic coast, highlighting life outside big cities and prompting sympathy for rural hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
North Dakota
Europe
India
Holy Land
Ocean
Florida
Sumnmers
Atlantic
Gas Company
Iceman
North Dakote
Old Boots and One Year in Service in Civil War Diary
A Civil War diary entry from December 1862 details Nean Frepriessbore and 17th New York volunteers. It notes one year of service guarding a telegraph line, cold weather, building tents, and their small company size of 18 enlisted men at Christmas. The writer reflects on endurance, missing home, and receipt of pay totaling $52.4 for four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nean Frepriessbore
N.Y
Tukespay
Chet Jones
Seapay
United States
Moxpay
Mechikea
Maine
Camp Franklin
Lige
War brigade whiskey ration and winter camp notes
Fragmentary diary entries describe a holiday whiskey distribution among a brigade with prices 20 to 60 cents, camp guards, and three days rations. Dec 27 to Dec 31 show warm to cool weather, melancholy Maine regiment blues, attempted battle drill blocked by stumps, and New Year gifts sent home with a personal knife fork and spoon gift improvised by the writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Jones
17Th
Maine Regiment
Maryland
Great Chicago show of live stock draws farmers attention
Our Farm Department reviews the Chicago live stock show held December 2 to 7, noting vast stock yards and packing capacity, with emphasis on horses especially Clydesdales and Percherons, plus cattle breeds like Herefords and Angus. Observers critique judging, carcass results, and dairy policy debates including oleomargarine versus butter and Groat bill concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Canada
British Isles
Europe
Curtiss
Town Agricultural College
Nels Morris
Scotland
Morris
Rns
Kossuth
National Livestock Association
Morton
Lockless Simpson
Kansas
United States
Congress
Spooner
Senate
Wanted notices and a party remedy data fragment
Hides Wanted highest prices for cattle or horses. Agona Milling & Grain Co advertises. Old gold and silver cash buyers Dingley & Pugh. County Savings Bank account offers low hurdle. A.J. Snell fears stomach pain but Chamberlains remedy cured him for a party in Summer Hill New York. Algona Milling & Grain Co claims best flour Fancy Patent. all grocers carry it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.J. Snell
Chamberlain
Snell
Summer Hill
N.Y
Algona Milling & Grain Co
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Algona Advance
Wenkly
GEO
BR. I. Reed, H.R. Smith
Foreman
Ab Atha
Taindeliss Mutter
Washington
Canal Commission
Nicaragua Canal
Tammany
New York City
Bissertis
Sing Sing
Devery
Diamond
Gandon
Scamnell
Marks
Croker
England
Land
S. T. Meservey of
Ft. Dodge
A.D. Clarke
Capital
Tom Way
Odebolt
Odebolt Chronivte
Our Farm Department
E. F. Smith & CO
Boston
Algona, Iowa
Agona Millittg & Grain Co
Old Gold and Silver
We Gay Cash
Dingley & Pugh
County Savings Man
Otto Falkenhainer
W. T. Bourne & Son
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