Iowa Leads With First Volunteer Troops Claim
Editorials from multiple Iowa papers discuss the early Civil War volunteers. They compare claims by Governor's Greys of Dubuque and Burlington Zouaves, noting General C L Matthies and his Burlington company likely first to offer service to Lincoln. The piece lauds Iowa’s historic patriotism and urges unity for protectionist aims.
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Iowa
Imade
Abraham Lincoln
Massachusetts
Illinois
Governor's Greys of
Dubuque
Burlington Zouaves
Carl L. Matthies
Frank Phelps
Hawk-Eye
C. L. Matthies
Burlington Company
Burington
Burlington
Aspen Grove
No Longer Dark Openings Lead Westward Light
A historical note praises the opening of the West and the abolition of the Great American Desert’s legacy. It credits initial efforts and acknowledges others who followed, highlighting pride in progress and shared achievement.
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Great American Desert
The Cape to Cairo dream and American politics at play
A fragmented colonial-era vision praises the Cape to Cairo railroad and Africa’s unlocking by railways. It contrasts European empires with American expansion plans while noting Speaker Clack's support for women's suffrage and Roosevelt's campaign posture amid health and political commentary.
MourneucL Musings by Walt Mason
Poetically musing on mortality and folly, Walt Mason urges simplicity over wealth. The verse laments endless striving and self worship, urging generosity and renewed concern for others before death in a 1914 Adams Newspaper Service copyright note.
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Walt Mason
Mother Earth
Adams
Friday Evening Open Stores Before July Fourth Closure
Notice lists multiple grocery and retail firms staying open Friday night until closing, then closing all day Saturday July 4. Includes Brown Grocery Co. Highley Bros. E F Jones Atlantic Tea and Coffee Co E E Marquis Mere Co A G Beech Conley Gaylord Stellar Grocery Christensen Bros Oransky Son A A Gillette J Marehall Son The Leader Nebe Shoe Co O O Conley N W Deering Son Albert Bojens and Hen shaw Martin advertising hair switches and sale prices.
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J. Burnea
Brown Grocery Co
Highley Bros
E. F. Jones
Atlantic Tea and Coffee Co
E. E. Marquis Mere
A. G. Beech
Conley & Gaylord
Stlar Grocery Co
Christensen Bros. Oransky & Son
A. A
Repentance and Consecration Message at Asbury Park
Pastor Russell addressed Bible Students in Asbury Park New Jersey on June 28 outlining two conversions turning from sin and turning to God. He urged full consecration to receive the Holy Spirit and join the Body of Christ, stressing trials forge Christian character and that confession of Christ requires daily living through time influence money and talents.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Russell
Church of Christ
Christ
Jesus
Brotherhood of Christ
St. Peter
St. Paul
Ming
Lord Jesus Christ
Wagner May Return To Play Before Season Ends
Heinie Wagner once captain of the Boston Red Sox and famed shortstop, recently showed great improvement after rheumatism and may reenter game before season ends. His 2014 season context and noted World Series fielding display against the Giants are cited as highlights.
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Heinie Wagner
Boston Red Sox
Wagner
Giants
Jockey Danny Maher Plans Return Amid Racing Boom
The racing boom on eastern tracks prompts jockey Danny Maher to return home from abroad where he has enjoyed great success. He is regarded as one of the world’s highest priced riders and is noted for his standing among notable pilots.
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Mistah Johnsing
Roosevelt
Danny Maher
Baiwn
Equine Pilots
Hydeal
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