Atlantic News-Telegraph opinion and local notes stir debate
In Atlantic Iowa readers respond to local issues and state politics. Items include criticism of auto drivers and the country club opening on the 24th, calls to make a temporary organization permanent, and commentary on Roosevelt’s speech ability. The piece notes the sewer contract, Atlantic’s improving sewer system, and Emory English becoming state insurance commissioner, while criticizing Des Moines politics and Iowa gubernatorial standards.
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Emory English
Des Moines
Ambiguous Primary System Debate Hits Nominations
Fragmentary text notes that some men receiving nominations question the primary system, contrasting it with the old caucus and convention method and mentioning a baseball metaphor about reaching first base.
Dentist Delights From Walt Mason Verse in 1914 Red Book
A humorous verse praising the modern dentist’s care and painless methods, contrasting with olden times. The piece notes the dentist’s skill easing pain and the patient’s comfort in the chair, then mentions a July 1914 Red Book edition with authors like Meredith Nicholson and Hugh Johnson contributing stories.
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Walt Mason
Heweil
Adams Newspaper Service
Germans Celebrate 1813 War Anniversary and Wagner Birth
United Press reports Germans across the United States marked the 101st anniversary of the 1813 liberation war against Napoleon and the 101st birthday of composer Richard Wagner. The piece also mentions a French hand laundry ad, Opie Reed’s favorable reception of new Red Rook stories, and a note about the July Red Book magazine story "Jane and the Rudder."
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United Press
New York
United States
Wagner
Opie Reed
Red Rook
America
Red Book
Jane and
the Rudder
Mr. Oxford
Rural Life Conference Draws Rural Leaders to Ames
Nearly 200 ministers and leaders in rural districts attend a two week conference in Ames on rural life and improving country conditions led by former agriculture secretary Henry Wallace. Noted speakers include Prof. George Von Tungern, Dr. P. P. Claxton, Miss Mabel Carney, and Ernest Thompson Seton. the event aims to connect religious outreach with farmers business and education. Card of Thanks from Homer Ramsey Hugh Ramsey Dent Ramsey expresses gratitude for support after the death of M O Ramsey.
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Ames
Tama Jin
Wilson
Henry Wallace
Roosevelt
Rural Life Commission
H. N. Morse
Vermont
George H. von Tungern
Department of Applied Economics
Social Science
P. P. Claxton
United States Bureau of Education
Mabel Carney
Illinois State Normal College
Anna L. Burdick
Drake University
Ernest Thompson Seton
Boy Scout Movement
Luther H. Gullek
Carriage Co Sues Over Unpaid Carriages and Pole
Hick Carriage Co sues P. R. Smith for 113 dollars plus costs and interest claiming payment for a bage pole and two carriages not received. Suit filed in district court. defendant allegedly bought May 12 and 23, 1918, with September term scheduled. Concludes with unrelated local ads about blue serge suits and household goods.
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District Court
Hick Carriage Co
Willard & Willard
New Rochelle marks 226th anniversary of Huguenot settlement
June 22 marks 226 years since Huguenots fleeing persecution in France settled New Rochelle. The observance was noted informally by the Huguenot association and city officials.
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New Rochelle
Hugenots
France
Hugenot
Irish home rule bill to face Lords for second reading
A London dispatch notes the Irish home rule bill set for its second reading in the House of Lords today with the government’s six exclusion amendment to be proposed. The page also carries ads for solid woven hammocks at 2.75 dollars from Henshaw and Martin, plus a list of noted literary items and a medical cure advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure offering one hundred dollars if it fails to cure, with testimonials available.
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London
House of Lords
Hall
F. J, Cheney & CO
Ledo
Wisconsin summer session expands home economics offerings
Madison June 22 The University of Wisconsin opens its summer sessions with no tuition increase and expanded home economics agriculture manual training and physical education courses An added emphasis includes public speaking argumentation and speech composition Education department staff will be busy and courses tailored to practical teaching needs are planned A playground will be provided to support summer recreation for students.
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Madison, Wis
University of Wisconsin
Department For Education
Public stenographer J. E. Tharnish in Meredith's office
J E Tharnish served as public stenographer at the office of C A Meredith, record shows 2013 activities and duties.
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J. E. Tharnish
C. A. Meredith’s
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