Eel discovery sparks debate in Washington and politics
Washington report highlights Dr Schmitts, eel nursery findings at Sargasso Sea, and the reaction of scientific circles. The piece notes the honorary National Academy of Science status and contrasts scientific curiosity with political discourse, including Brookhart’s election context and public sentiment about economic issues.
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Schmitte
Achmiltto
National Academy of Science
Acientiic
Washington
Cirelea
Amusing talk of cooperative banks and a Mason City comeback
The passage attacks ex senator Mason City plans for cooperative banks after a Washington bank failure left depositors with pennies on the dollar. It accuses involvement in thimble-rigging and bond guarantees, noting the risk to voters who might invest again with Smith Wildman and partners despite their dubious banking record.
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Washington
Iawa
Smith Wildman
J. L. Brookhart
Mason City
Congress
Washington Bank
a_bank
Cooperative critique on industrialism and road bonds
The piece argues against socialist and cooperative reforms, cites Russia’s famine under workers’ control, and questions Brookhart’s stance. It critiques Ms. Banidaya’s report and defends Governor Hasmill while opposing a one hundred million dollar highway bond issue. It favors gravel roads over costly primary paving and warns of economic imprudence in bonding the state.
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Brookhart
Russia
Staive
Soni Anunists
Booth
Highway Commission
Hasmill
Republican State Central Committee Names Temporary Chairman
The Republican state central committee selected Nate Kerndall as temporary chairman at the state convention. The decision follows the July timing and supports ongoing party organization and leadership duties.
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Republican State Central Committee
Haa
Nate Kerndall
Dus Molines
The Day's Editorial on Iowa Lottery and Voting
A fragmented editorial critiques the Iowa lottery idea and the preferential primary. It notes low voter knowledge and comfort with residence questions. Women appear more insightful about party lines, while men argue over eligibility and ticket scratching.
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Iowa
Ameri
West Side
Voting as a Family Affair in the Polls
Agnes Dunshee Amey notes in Des Moines Register that voting becomes a family affair with husbands and wives avoiding dictation. She observes judges pushing them outside, voters hesitating, and many levers dropping on blank spaces, reflecting apathy and indifference at the polls.
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Agnes Dunshee-Amey
Vacations, Work, and Home Life in 1926 Times
A clipped, reflective passage notes the cost of vacations through layoffs as firms learn they can do without. homes are the likeliest place to be. It critiques parenting and skills, hints at marital tension, and suggests phonograph sellers could be involved in broadening entertainment and bridge lessons amid a society adjusting to modern conveniences.
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Charles P. Stewart
NBA
Weiler Ashington
Denmark
Johannes Schmitts
Dr. Schmitta
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason preserved in verse
A fragmented historical poem fragment by Walt Mason appears, discussing advice and wisdom handed to passersby and critics. It references a farmer named Hiram Horn and a tale of corn, hogs, and economic misfortune. Copyright 1026 George Matthew Adams.
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Ayig
Hiram Horn
Mina
Ty Greenwood Tree
George Matthew Adama
May Thought Dead Writes His Parents
Report from Villisca Iowa that a boy presumed dead writes to his parents saying he is well and happy. The message appears in June with limited details on his fate and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.
French Finance Minister Quits Amid Franc Decline
Paris reports Raoul Peret resigned as French Finance Minister after failure to halt the franc’s decline. An official communique cited absence of essential funds and Briand’s reluctance to use Bank of France reserves to bolster the franc. Premier Briand won a confidence vote 309 to 195, delaying further cabinet changes.
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Paris
Raoul Peret
Hia Portefolia
Peret
Briand
Bank of France
M. Péret
NM. Peret
Arena
France
Clementel
de Monzie
Callaux
Painleve
Doumar
Louchour
Chamber of Deputies
The Same Woman in a Scandalous Allegation
A fragment reports a woman accused of abusing a twelve year old daughter with a sixteen year old companion driving a car. The page cites an Ohio state journal quote about the suspect.
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Muthar
Ohio
Stife Journal
Red Oak Pioneer Dies After Phone Call For Doctor
John W. Damuth aged 70 died suddenly about 4 o clock Friday morning at a neighbor’s home where he had gone to telephone for a doctor for his ill tenant Samuel Damuth had lived on the farm for 36 years and the family was staying there when a phone failing led to the fatal visit.
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Red Oak
John W. Damuth
Merton's Mills
Hiyan
Samuel
Damuth
Fragmentary note sent to neighbor for medical call
A fragment describes someone traveling on rubber Tiogis to a neighbor, Herbert Unshin, to telephone for a doctor, and leaving shortly after making the call. The text indicates an attempt to seek medical help and a quick departure after the call.
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Herbert Unshin
Wilisex
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