Newspapers must unite for Iowa manufacturing growth
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges state papers to shift from constant politics to promoting Iowa industry. It cites Senator Dolliver’s Council Bluffs remarks and criticizes railroad rate discrimination hindering Cedar Rapids packing houses. The piece calls for a square deal and broader business-focused campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Dolliver
Council Bluffs
Allison
Towa Industries
Towa
Des Moines Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Ward
Omaha
Mississippi
Missouri River
Abe Funk as Okobojian Chief Defends Local Interests
Abe Funk remains a leading figure in Dickinson with the big Okobojian, as Uncle George and Lafe cry out while the chief declares strong Native American defense of his wigwam and protection of neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Funk
Dickinson
George
Lafe
Abe
Governor Cummins May Spare Perkins Young and Morgan
The passage notes political figures George D. Perkins Lafe Young and Joe Morgan were misled by the Torbert letter into backing Governor Cummins last year. It suggests the governor might absolve them this year from the same kind of influence or support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Perkins
Lafe Young
Joe Morgan
Gov. Cummins
Torbert
When politics affects business and people rise
An editorial note argues that political action impacts commerce and civic engagement. It urges readers to connect policy debates with economic outcomes and participate in public affairs.
Not a Square Deal in Senator Representation
The West Union Gazette argues Iowa’s senatorial distribution favors southern river towns over northern regions. It notes the Mississippi River counties hold the bulk of senate service and river towns enjoy preferential tariffs, while interior towns face discrimination. The piece cites Joe Lane’s shift to Davenport and warns of continued river district influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union Gazette
Fayette County
Iowa
United States
The
Gazette
Harlan and
Kirkwood
Dubuque
George W. Jones
Will B. Allison
Burlington
Mt. Pleasant
Harlan
Iowa City
Keokuk
Howell
Des Moines
Wright
Afton
McDill
Fairfield
Wilson
Ft. Dodge
Dolliver
Dodge
Grimes
Mississippi River
Howell’s
Allisons
United States Senate
All West
Senate
Joe Lane
Scott County
Davenport Allison Club
Haugen Endorsed by Iowa Delegation for Iowa Governor
The Iowa congressional delegation unanimously backs Rep. Gilbert N. Haugen for governor. The piece argues Haugen’s wartime leadership and independence may complicate his path, noting his support for the inter-state commerce relief measure and his influence in Washington. It suggests backing Senator Allison as an alternative and warns against sidelining Haugen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert N. Haugen
Iown
Congress
Iowa
Artemus Ward
Haugen
Washington
House
Larrabee
Bacon
Cowan
Tenaers
Gov
Cummins
Senator Garst
Webb Byers
Abe Funk
George Clarke
Mr. Haugen
Tomen
Maj. Lacey
Mitchellville
United States Senate
Allison
Maj
Lacey
New York City
Garst Fight Seen Between Progressive And Standpatters
The Intelligencer notes Carroll Herald supports Garst while Spirit Lake Beacon hints at a Garst versus top standpatters contest. It suggests Auditor Carroll may run to hold standpatters and attract progressives, amid long-standing Senate ties and mutual respect. A New Jersey signatory cites Rockefeller criticisms amid calls for legal enforcement and a cautionary national panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Garst
Herald
Spirit Lake Beacon
Abe Funk
Palmer
Lacey
Carroll
Senate
Not Running this Year in Seventh District
The Onawa Gazette notes W. Payne of Nevada Iowa as a strong potential Republican candidate in the seventh district but doubts he will enter the race now. It highlights Payne as a well informed party worker who would gain support if he chose to run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
W. Payne
Nevada
Iowa
Congress
Billy’ Payne
Onawa
Joe Lane Burden Featured In Governor Cummins Era
A quirky historical note highlights Joe Lane as the major burden for Governor Cummins, likening it to the moment Carroll Wright struggled to perform a somersault from his shoulders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lane
Gov. Cummins
Carroll Wright
Gomersault
Sage the philosopher and weather aficionado noted
Dr. J. R. Sage described as a philosopher and paleo Unitarian. He favored Gabriel locating him with harness off and was regarded as a notable weather man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Sage
Gabriel
Father of Waters nickname used for Mississippi towns
A historical note reflects that the term Father of Waters has not been commonly applied to the Mississippi river towns. The remark highlights regional naming conventions and the perception of the river in local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Waters
Mississippi River
Tow a Winter's Grip Always Comes Late in Spring
A reflective note on winter's persistence in Towa, asserting the season's arrival is inevitable though it may arrive late in spring. The text emphasizes the inexorable cycle of cold weather returning each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Breakfast Tragedy over a Three Year Old Egg Mystery
Robert Bauer of Chester Pennsylvania found an indelible inscription inside an egg he planned to eat. He wrote to the address on the cartouche and received a souvenir postcard from Pauline Respern Wheeling West Virginia. The egg had been packed three years ago by a girl who once shipped eggs for a farm. Bauer vows never to eat eggs again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bauer
Chester
Pauline Respern
Wheeling
W. Va
Bauer
Steeplejack Rescued After Rope Crisis at Cleveland Church
Arthur O'Donnell of New Rochelle faced death by freezing for three hours while guiding the rescue rope at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes in Cleveland. The rope snagged on a cornice as he gilded the spire, leaving him 190 feet aloft until firemen cut a hole in the steeple and lowered him to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur O'Donnell
New Rochelle
N. Y
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Hamm Avenue
East Forty-fourth Street
Cleveland
O'Donnell
O’donnell
Hunter maimed by massive crow attack near Freeport
Paul Niles was mauled by a huge flock of crows near Freeport Illinois. He fired at the birds wounding several, drew a counterattack that left him battered face and eyes. He crawled to a barn for safety and remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Niles
Freeport
Ill
Niles
Subscription Expiration Notice And Payment Suggestion
The tag on your address indicates your subscription expiration date. If cash payment is inconvenient, a short note will be satisfactory to extend your term.
Monkey Haunts Highland Ghost Town Believed Demon
A stray monkey escaped from the Cincinnati zoo five months earlier is blamed for depopulating Highland Kentucky. Residents reported nightly bell ringing from the cemetery tower after midnight and fled the town, until the small ape found a cupola home high in the bell structure. The tale mixes fear and a misfired haunting with a lone animal as the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland, Ky
Cincinnati Zoo
Highland Cemetery
Sneeze Causes a Runaway in Nebraska
Harrison Drury formerly of Tecumseh Nebraska now near Nemaha City suffered a serious injury after a sneeze spooked a harness team causing him to fall. The report also notes home remedies and products for colds and a lame shoulder claim with testimonials and local merchants selling Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Drury
Tecumseh
Neb
Nemaha City
Drury
F. H. McElwee
Boistown
New Brunswick
Loughran & Bauer
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F. R. and
M. C. Conaway
Ames
Story County
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Ayer
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell
Mass
Haugen’s Tempters
GOV. Garst
Shaw
New Jersey
New York World
Rockefeller
Hunter
Amesla
Kennedy
C. A. Gamble
Joel E. Cagwin
Vicinity
I. C
International Pence School
Scranton
Cagwin’s Pharmacy
Progressive Drug Store Temple
Ames, Iowa
C. Hamilton
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