Movement to visit Ireland could aid its development in 1910
A plan circulates among Irish Americans to organize a 1910 tour to Ireland led by a young American lawyer in Washington. The goal is to interest wealthy Irish Americans in investing in Ireland’s factories and mineral resources, arguing such gains would follow patriotic motive and profitability. The piece praises Andrew Carnegie and highlights Irish influence in history and abroad, urging action to rescue Ireland from despair.
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Old Land
Washington, D. C
Treland
Ireland
Andrew Carnegie
Scotland
Walsh
Colorado
Belgium
Congo
Thos. F. Ryan
New York
Iowa
Maurice ‘O’brien
Machias
Maine
Purlicus
Eng-parliament
Wellingtton
Napoleon
An Weich O
Lord Charles Russell
Maybrick
A McMahon
France
A Taafe
Austria
An O'Brien
Obrinivitch
Russia
O’donnells
O'Reillys
Spain
Portugal
Duke of
Duke of Totuan of Spain Is An O’donnell
Bernardo O'Higgins
Patrice Lynch
Chili
Washington
Lincoln
Towa
Democratic Newspapers and Party Press Support in Counties
A analysis argues for a permanent Democratic club structure in every county and for Democratic weekly papers in pivotal states to promote literature and discussion. It notes the need for patronage, laments limited local Democratic press, and asserts that party strength should drive newspaper support and publication.
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Bryan
Algona
Militarism in Canada and the pension problem
Goldwin Smith urges Canada to resist militarism and oppose contributing a dreadnought to Britain. He cites the long term costs of war, pointing to US pension bills and the burden on taxpayers as veterans seek ongoing support. He condemns war and highlights the moral and fiscal consequences of militarism.
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Goldwin Smith
Ottawa
Canada
England
Germany
Mr. Smith
Aldrich taunts graft and excess in senate speech
The piece quotes Senator Aldrich arguing that last year's appropriation was excessive and could have been cut by 650 million without harming public services. He criticizes new bureaus and bloated staffing, labeling Aldrich as a major guardian of special interests and opposing tariff reductions on many items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Senate
Public figures call out wasteful government spending
The speaker urges the public to consider his moderate estimate that as much as 50 million dollars may be wasted by government. He frames the claim as a caution about unchecked spending and urges scrutiny by citizens.
The Trend of the Times and Religious Decline
The piece decries drifting from old religious moorings as scholars such as University of Chicago professor George Burnham Foster argue religion is a human symbol for the universe. It claims modern people feel no need for church because they are good, not bad, and warns against weaponizing open Bible rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
John D. Rockefeller
George Burnham Foster
Foster
Chicago
Peanut politics split views on Denison senator pick
The Al gona Advance and the Burt Monitor clash over Senatorial rejection of Mr. Conner of Denison. The Advance accuses buried partisanship while the Monitor defends Conner as a major peanut politician, warning that "as ye sow, so shall ye reap."
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Algona Advance
Burt Monitor
Conner
Denison
State Senate
Senate
Monitor
Iowa
Change of Sultans Signals Turkish Reform Progress
A shift in leadership in Turkey is seen as the reform the country is ready for, with remarks that flushing out the old regime was overdue and overdue for action.
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Turkey
Rankin Moves to Back Statewide Prohibition Push
A. C. Rankin of Chicago pledges to back moral censorship in Town by taking a contract to defeat governors and legislators opposing statewide prohibition. The piece argues Iowa favors temperance, notes growing prohibition across territories, and asserts legislators are vigilant in enforcing temperance laws while Rankin aims to mobilize candidates around one issue for constitutional amendment.
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A.C. Rankin
Split Lake Beacon
A. C. Rankin
Chicago
Iowa
Rankin
Changes in Drainage Law Highlighted by State Representative
Representative Davidson explains revisions to the drainage law, including allowance for engineers to leave natural watercourses, published notices replacing personal service, and an engineer joining the damage commission. The time to appeal rises to twenty days, contractor defaults can trigger relets, and tax and lien rules for drainage taxes are adjusted. Highway drainage funding split shifts to county and township, bonds considerations, and rail right of way condemnation is allowed.
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Davidson
Palo Alto County
Emmetsburg Democrat
Courier
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Acroga
Curious Mishap heads strong cast in Goldoni comedy
TheDonald Robertson players will soon appear in Carlo Goldoni's A Curious Mishap. The cast includes Donald Robertson William Owen Marion Redlich Alice John and Anna Titus, all prominent figures leading major Metropolitan companies.
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Donald Robertson
Focal Theatre
Carlo Goldoni
William Owen
Marion Redlich
Alice John
Anna Titus
Metropolis
American Woven Wire Fence Offered at Low Prices
Fence users urged to inspect genuine original American woven wire fence offered by Nortalow Lumber Co. W H Burke, Mer. Pastore notice. pasture south of town to be open for town cows next Monday, May 8. Rate: $1.25 per month in advance.
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Norta Lows Lumber Co
W. H. Burke
Mer
Pastore Norice
Moray
Rank Growth of a Pay Roll
A New York Sun inspired critique notes the overlapping duties of the Agriculture, Interior, and other agencies. It argues bureaucratic expansion and payroll growth threaten Treasury resources, comparing it to a locust plague and urging congressional scrutiny. It highlights the drift of agencies toward broader influence and larger staffs.
Realignment Question Deepens in Spirit Lake Beacon
The piece probes Democratic splits and the potential for unity to reshape national policy. It notes Bryan's possible support sweeping the party, tariff reform hopes, and the rumor that J. M. Dickinson could succeed Taft, while cautioning about divisions within the Bryan wing and shifting political rules.
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Spirit Lake Beacon
Bryan
United Democracy
Republican Program
Congress
National Democracy
J. M. Dickinson
Taft
Democracy
Whisperin Song Of The Wind In Early Morning
A rustic verse describes the wind's whispered song waking buds and arbutus. The redbird, bluejay, and crow react, while the wind clarifies it only aims to awaken plants and not to wake people, insisting its gentle tone.
Affinity hunting proposal seeks yearround season
Bailey of Britt urges adding affinities to game laws and removing any daily catch limits. He argues affinities are a domestic bird with yearround nesting and migratory habits, warranting open shooting, trapping, or trawling without reservations.
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Bailey
Britt
Wea Need Such a Law Fairmont Sentinel
Treasurer Mitchell has turned over to Clark Flygare a list of 119 persons 18 of whom are credited to Fairmont who have failed to pay their personal property tax. Within a few days the list will be placed in the hands of Sheriff Ward who will attempt collection. Nothing is exempt under the law and the sheriff could seize a delinquent's clothes while swimming and sell them to satisfy the tax. Wanted Girls at the Algona Steam Laundry. Wanted cattle for pasture. Address John Seefeld Algona Iowa Rt. 1. The Alma gives satisfaction.
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Fairmont Sentinel
Mitchell
Clark Flygare
Fairmont
Ward
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Hinchon & Finnell
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Census Bureau
Interior Department
Treasury
Langdon & Co.'s
Mead’s
Enco
White Swan
Algona Fancy Patent
Lily White
Langdon & Co
John Seefeld
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