Worry, sunshine, and the Iowa farm scene unravelled
A collage of proverbs and opinions urges choosing goodness over worry. It notes Christian Science uplift, editor influence in politics, and criticism of candidate promotion by papers. It also references John Wesley, the Dont Worry club, and plans to organize Iowa farmers under the American Society of Equity amid a tense post election period.
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Urick
John T. Tuohy
American Society of Equity
Iowa
Urich
Tuohy
Newspaper reform ties support to subscriptions in Harlan Tribune stance
The Harlan Tribune adopts a policy linking political candidate support to newspaper subscriptions and paid advertising. Riceville Recorder notes editors face ingratitude from non-subscribing candidates and argues campaigns should publicize themselves without editor inducements.
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Harlan Tribune
Riceville Recorder
Frank Stillman
Walter Williams and Missouri Journalism Institute Plan
Missouri aims to establish a school of journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia with Walter Williams leading the department. The piece lauds Williams as a model editor who runs a practical paper and emphasizes his hands on, end to end experience. It argues journalism schools fail when led by nonpractical experts and notes Williams’s ability to train staff who advance to major papers and publishing houses.
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Missouri
University At Columbia
Walter Williams
Williams
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
New York
Kansas City Star
Wheels Turn Here Railcar Delays Criticized
Railroad statisticians say freight cars average twenty three miles per day. Ames Interurban finds no longer holds in Iowa, blame rests with major hubs. Chicago and East St Louis suffer long delays as terminal and bridge trusts face protests and weak railroad management.
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Iowa
Iowa Grain and Stockmen
Interurban
Ames
Story County
Mississippi
Missouri River
Chicago
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Farmers organize with State Federation of Labor
President A. L. Urick urges farmer affiliation with the Federation of Labor to coordinate with various trades and labor groups. In return labor organizations would support farm product promotion and assist in obtaining improved transport.
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A. L. Urick
State Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Senate confirms seven cabinet and high court nominees
The Senate confirmed William H. Moody as an associate justice, Charles J. Bonaparte as attorney general, Victor H. Metcalf as secretary of the navy, Oscar S. Strauss as secretary of commerce and labor, George B. Cortelyou as secretary of the treasury, James R. Garfield as secretary of the interior, and George von L. Meyer as postmaster general.
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Senate
William H. Moody
Supreme Court
Charles J. Bonaparte
Victor H. Metcalf
Navy
Oscar 8. Strauss
Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortelyou
Treasury
James R. Garfield
Interior
George von L. Meyer
Le Mars Editor Ed Chassell Marries Mary Calkins
The Le Mars Sentinel editor Ed Chassell wed Mary Calkins last week and The Intelligencer congratulates him on coming to his senses before the chloroform stage. It hopes Bob Cousins Cyrenius Cole and Leon Brown will act before retirement.
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Ed Chassell
le Mars Sentinel
State Binder
Mary Calkins
Intelligencer
Bob Cousins
Cyrenius Cole
Leon Brown
Call for More Sidewalk at Iowa State College
A reader argues one mile of cement sidewalk for Iowa State College is far too little and urges a minimum of five miles to improve campus access and safety.
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Iowa State College
Yard Box Cars Move On Right of Way
Instructions urge loading or unloading any box cars in backyards and clearing them from private property onto the public right of way to prevent obstruction.
If Everybody Pays What They Owe on New Year
The remark suggests that clearing debts at the start of the year would release a large amount of money into circulation. It emphasizes how timely settlements could boost economic activity and liquidity in the economy.
Ames Show And Attractions Drive City Spirit
The Register and Leader notes stronger local traction with the Ames poultry show and short course as key events. Christmas cheer lingers while traffic and activities keep wheels turning through the season.
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Big Ames
French of Cole Sues C N W Rail for Damages to Horses
French of Cole sues the Chicago shipment owner C N W railway company for damages to a car of horses delayed by a storm a year ago. The case goes before Judge Lee.
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French
Cole
C. & N. W. Railway Company
Chicago
Lee
Shaw Sound Warning On Prosperity At Auto Makers Dinner
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M Shaw warned Friday night that the United States faces danger from its rapid prosperity. He cautioned automobile industry leaders that growth has outpaced preparedness, saying continued unchecked expansion could lead to disaster.
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Leslie M. Shaw
the Treasury
United States
Secretary Shaw
Sprin
Shaw Will Stay East After Cabinet Stay or Move
F Kuehnle, partner of Secretary Shaw of Denison Iowa, says Shaw likely to remain east after leaving the cabinet. Shaw prefers returning to Denison but wife favors the east. Shaw has an offer to head Mutual Life Insurance but may not accept.
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Shaw
F. Kuehnle
Denison
Ames
Mutual Life Insurance Company
Box Rent Increases Proposed For Ames Office
The Ames office plans a January 1 rent hike doubling current box rates with 60c for existing 25c, 75c for 45c, and 1.25 for 50c boxes. Revenue would rise from 125 to 375 dollars, but Assistant Postmaster Rich suspects the order may be rescinded before it takes effect.
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Ames
Rich
Des Moines
Fire destroys remodeled Ames residence on Duff Street
A fire early Saturday morning destroyed a remodeled home on Duff Street in Ames, sparing the family who were at the Gama-house. The structure, valued at $6,000, suffered major upper story damage. insurance of $2,200 won’t cover losses. The Manning family escaped unharmed and planned to rebuild after Christmas.
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Duff Street
Washier
M. A. Manning
Ames Savi Bank
Gama
Munn
California
Aarm
Manning
Milo
Mrs. Manning
Waist wrap novelty for gift from daughter to mother
A simple home craft features a waist wrapper made from cheesecloth about a yard and a half long. It edges with feather stitch and bright silk, with initials embroidered in a corner for a personal touch.
Offer to accept limited time deal ends soon
Limited time offer emphasized as the clock reaches 18 minutes remaining. Encourages immediate acceptance to secure value before the window closes.
Debt Paid After Years Under Gospel Influence
A Des Moines citizen repaid a long standing debt to Nevada doctors, settling $12 owed since years past after embracing a reformed life. The payment underscores the wider impact of the Chapman meet held in Des Moines on nearby communities.
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Des Moines
Nevada
Slater News
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