Dewel rebuff sparks Algona Courier’s pointed defense
The Algona Courier recalls Bro Dewel’s rebuff over the Taft affair and Defends its commentary as veiled ridicule. It notes Des Moines invitees and local reactions, highlighting Dewel’s misread impressions and a hurt thumb after a fence incident. The piece claims support from Kossuth citizens and frames the reportage as a journalism triumph.
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Dewel
Courier
Taft
Don Quixote
Bro. Dewel
Kossuth
Des Moines
Laidley
Starr
Bros
Haggard
Bro
Drift from Christianity Warned In Harvard Address
The Boston report notes Dr. Charles W. Eliot's Harvard Theological Review address on The Religion of the Future. It portrays a “new religion” denying Christ’s divinity, mankind in God's image, heaven and hell, and the Bible's authority.
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Eliott
Harvard University
Foster
Chicago University
Iowa
Elliott
Boston
Mass
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard
Harvard Theological Review
Eliot
Hell
The New Religion Denies God and Miracles
Analyzing Dr. Eliot’s creed, the text outlines a proposed new religion that rejects God as a biblical figure, denies miracles and supernatural gifts, and opposes the idea of man as fallen. It rejects magic, future promises, creeds, and institutions, embracing universal service and practical, simple faith.
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Woxley
Haeckel
Nietzche
Dr. Eliot
God
Dr Cook at the Pole 1908 Diary High Point
Dr Cook’s polar journey reaches the boreal center on April 21 1908 as the flag is planted at the pole. He describes surreal gold and violet light on the ice, Eskimo songs, and a living sense of victory after perilous travel.
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All Nature
Judge McHenry Says Divorce Evil Precedes Breakup
Judge McHenry of Des Moines argued that the rise in divorces reflects underlying social evils, not the divorce action itself. He blamed ineffective ministerial work and waning church influence, noting civil officers perform many marriages while people treat marriage as a flimsy civil contract.
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Judge McHenry
Des Moines
Melenty
Tie
McHenry
Debate Over Child Labor Law in Iowa Sparks Local Action
The editorial questions the Iowa child labor law citing youth work disputes in Des Moines and Algona. It argues the law may cause more loafing, notes a local police protector's intervention at the Advance and Republican offices, and contends young boys benefit from work. It also mentions food shortages in Mexico with Guanajuato seeking corn imports to ease distress amid cold.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Algona
Mexico
United States
Guanajuato
George W. Bryant
Taft the Traitor in Odebolt Chronicle Attack
Billy Hamilton declares Taft a fraud and betrayer in a harsh column criticizing his Iowa tour. The piece accuses Taft of being revised by Aldrich and Cannon, courting corporate influence, reversing Roosevelt policies, and betraying Republicans who backed him. It ends with a prayer for Theodore Roosevelt’s survival and a promise of a future president loyal to the people.
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Billy Hamilton
Odebolt Chronicle
Iowa
Taft
Billy
Dolliver
Aldrich
Cannon
Massachusetts
Theodore Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Middle West
New England
The Sweetest Thing Quote From Baltimore Sun
A sovereign bids a town Doctor and priest and others be called to answer what is most sweet. Each figure names a longing from science to freedom, religion to art, power to song, and finally a child’s love as the sweetest thing, in a Baltimore Sun rendering.
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Baltimore Sun
Low Fares to Milwaukee by CMStP Rail Way
National Daily Show offers one and one half fare round trips to Milwaukee from stations on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Excursion fare minimum eight dollars. Sale dates October 14 16 18 19 20 with return by October 26. Inquiries from ticket agents or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
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Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
National Daily Show
Neareat
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Notice of Probate of Will in Kossuth County
The District Court in Kossuth County Iowa gives notice that a paper purporting to be the last will of Mary Annie Schneider deceased was filed October 8, 1009 and set for probate on November 10, 1000 at the November term. Interested parties may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Clerk C J Sinphenson. Deputy N O Taylor.
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Kossuth County
Kossuth
Mary Annie Schneider
Sali Mary Annie Beliwelder
C. J. Sinphenson
N. O. Taylor
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