Court Criticism and Judicial Reform Debate
A historic and modern surge of scrutiny on the U.S. courts is described. References include Lincoln's stance on obeying court mandates while seeking reversal, reactions to the Dred Scott decision, and contemporary concerns about court independence, reform commissions, and proposed reappointment rules.
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Lincoln
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
United States
Courts of Equity
Yoeman Shield
Lightning Destroys Barn In Rock Township Fire
A severe electric storm struck Pete Graham's Rock township farm early Saturday, setting the barn ablaze and destroying five horses four cattle five hogs and fifteen tons of hay and grain. Loss estimated at $2000 with $1000 insured. L R Stanosheck assessed the damage. nearby culverts washed out. Geo Clark farm tank received four inches of water.
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Pete Graham
Rock Township
Geo. Clark
Graham
Edison’s Far-Reaching Forecasts for Twenty Years Ahead
Thomas A Edison predicts concrete molding advances driven by labor-saving tools, cheaper entertainment via improved moving pictures, electrified railroads, widespread electricity use in water power and nitrogen fertilizer, aerial navigation, longer lifespans through serums, and better disease control. He envisions electricity transforming industry, transport, and science, with psychic phenomena becoming understood.
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Edison
Jersey City
New York
Pew
Sweden
Linn to Accept Presidency at Buena Vista College
Rev. James P. Linn, elected president, informs trustees he will accept and arrange to join the field. Storm Lake calls for support to establish Buena Vista college on a solid footing. Arrival date not announced.
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Storm Lake Pilot Tribune
James P. Linn
Buena Vista College
Storm Lake
Runaway Wagon Injures Children Near Cedar Hill
A runaway wagon with a rotor loaded, driven by Ao Heveen, broke loose on a hill by the Cedar County farm. Children Larry and Edna, ages twelve and six, were thrown from the wagon. Mr. Lockwood aided, and the duo were rushed to Hornibrook hospital with leg injuries. No blame attached to Lockwood.
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Ao Heveen
Cedar
Tmi
Larry
Edna
Lockwood
Mr. Loukwood
Illinois Central Increase in Earnings
The Illinois Central bulletin shows a rise in net revenue to 14 393 048 90 for the year, with miles operated dropping from 4 551 to 4 461. Total revenue reached 61 448 522 62 last year and 58 346 975 13 this year, while expenses rose by 713 172 38.
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Clinois Central
Chernkey Democrat
Revival of the old time mile post gains law in Kansas
The Kansas legislature revives the use of the old time mile post to mark distances at country road intersections. The measure links progress with tradition, noting autos boost demand for road guides and benefiting farmers. Cities also consider signage needs as they modernize street naming.
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Kansas
Old Mile Post
Fonda Times
Diamond social notes and travel group reports
A.C. Lanham travels to Alta with stock for the fair. Mrs. Chas Gustafson remains seriously ill but is recovering. Lucia Hickey and Hazel Hench join Storm Lake party for a week. Miss Robinson of Cleghorn visits Miss Jessie Weise. Edna and Chavel Lindsay visit Cherokee. Mrs. Ray Adsit calls at the Weise home. A Diamond group enjoys a trip to Storm Lake despite bad weather. Florence Hench departs for Minneapolis on Saturday.
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Lucia Hickey
Hazel Hench
Storm Lake
Miss Robinson
Cleghorn
Jessie Weise
Edna
Chavel Lindsay
Ray Adsit
Weise
Florence Hench
Minneapolis
Aurelia's Early Easy Beats Early Texans in Alta Fair Tilt
Aurelia defeated Early by a high scoring game at Alta fair with Snyder catching for Newell and Beil, Bell, Ray, and Siglin delivering hits. Aurelia's offense pushed across runs in the first, third, fourth, seventh, and ninth innings while Early pitchers were taxed by multiple hit productions and fielding miscues.
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Aurelia
Tex
Carbace
Alta Fair
Aglar
Leonard
Snyder
Newell
Loyer
Stub
Siglin
Bell
Ray
Jackson
Schmittle
Beeler
Early
Redenia
Pierce
Edgar
A. Rapp
Roger
Dixie
DeGarmo
Hill
Redenis
Hann
Aurelia AB
Rover
Roy Hill
Piacere
E. Rapp
Vate Ray Hill
Schmit
Beeler Ss
P.t
Redemis
Hendrickson
Home Paper and The Sioux City Daily Tribune Offer
Advertises a combined subscription for Your Home Paper and The Sioux City Daily Tribune at 3.00. Claims local county news and home interest content in Your Home Paper with world and state news and editorials in The Tribune, plus extensive sections including sports, women's page, market page, and family-focused material.
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Sioux City Daily Tribune
the Tribune
Domestic Husband Patterns for Thrifty Young Men
This notice describes new sewing patterns for men including a kitchen apron and a knitted tuxedo dinner coat. It details fabric choices, cutting guidance, pocket placement, and finishing steps with emphasis on practicality for the thrifty wearer.
Fighting Red Spiders on Houseplants With Water
In overheated living rooms the red spider damages plants. Ordinary emulsions fail. plain water is best. Water plants thoroughly three times weekly, ensuring moisture reaches the undersides of leaves where spiders hide. Signs include yellowing and leaf drop, indicating infestation at the plant base.
Time to Paint a Ship Goes Unpainted at Sea
The British government tests unpainted ships to cut repainting costs. The training ship Exmouth spent two months at sea without paint then received four coats in dry dock. After five years the hull showed almost no wear except at the water line. A. C. Halzapfel proposed soaking ships before painting.
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Exmouth
A. C. Halzapfel
Oxen Reclaimed for Northern Lumber Camps
After fifty years retired the ox reappears as motive power in northern Minnesota and Wisconsin lumber camps. High horse feed costs drive adoption. about 2,000 yoke now haul logs, nearly double from last year, with oxen proving useful for land cultivation where timber has been removed.
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Minnesota
Wisconnain
Wisconsin
Neighborhood Form Question Stirs City Official
A city official asks residents about the form of their neighborhood in a survey. The inquiry aims to gauge local needs and plan improvements.
Fragmentary urban chat from the Yonkers Statesman
A garbled exchange shows a suburban speaker questioning neighbors and mentioning a wife named Flora. The dialogue hints at personal relations within a community page but lacks clear events or dates.
Health Society Bans Kisses Motto Warns Against Contagion
Mrs Imogene Rechtin of Cincinnati heads a health society urging bans on kissing to curb consumption. The group promotes vaccination and quarantines, urging teachers and adults to avoid kissing students to protect families from disease, amid concerns of tuberculosis and other illnesses.
Period of Feather Growth in Fowl Molting Study
A historical report notes the molt timing in flocks of hens, detailing average molt durations by age and feeding conditions. It records variations in start times and finish lengths, with starved birds generally molting faster and one-year-olds showing feeding effects.
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Fed
Old Firearms Found Destroyed In Burd House Fire
Fire gutted the historic residence of C. E. Burd, uncovering a hidden cache of loaded firearms. The antebellum relics, touted as Confederate-era guns, were reportedly foiled by remodeled walls encasing the old structure in the town landmark.
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C. E. Burd
D. Offert
Burd
Parable of a man forgetful about an errand and a thread reminder
A Buffalo Express parable describes Bunker who wears a thread on his finger to remind him of tasks for his wife. He pauses leaving the office, oblivious to his obligation until he recalls it on the way home, illustrating a moment of human weakness and memory.
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Tmen
John Smith
Buffalo Express
Bunker
Toya
Airl
Old Hundred Dollar Bills and a Banking Tale
A murky reminiscence notes talk of old hundred dollar bills and a York bank remarking on how friendly depositors deal with shabby currency. The text hints at prudence for suburban living, rapid motoring, and the idea that cash tucked away guards against theft.
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York Bank
Hill Ladies Ea
Jury Service in Dickens Time
An excerpt describes a jury deliberation scene from Dickens era where the foreman announces ten minutes to five and contemplates dinner. Jurors debate plaintiff or defendant outcome while most go toward consensus, with some dissenters. The tone mimics 19th century courtroom bustle.
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Dick Acs
High Hats Bring Fat Fees In Brooklyn Burial Service
A Brooklyn clergyman serving at adjacent cemetery parishes is frequently asked by cemetery authorities to read burial services for indigent families. He accumulates large fees and has begun buying a house on installments. A social gathering sparked a joke about “living dead men” as he admitted wearing a silk hat when reading for strangers to imply larger tips.
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Brooklyn
Ergans
A Tough Boy Willie Smilth Dies After Train Collision
A fourteen year old boy named Willie Smilth living near Coosa, Georgia, was struck by a fast train while driving mule teams on an access road. His wagon was demolished and he was hurled seventy feet into a corn field, found alive but shaken with bruises and no broken bones. He survives and remains capable of playing with dynamite when stepping ladders.
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Willie Smilth
Coosa
Willis
Willie
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