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Philippines Watch and Notable Obituaries
A reflection on Philippine independence and American policy contrasts with obituaries for John Snure, a longtime Des Moines reporter, and Cyrenus Cole, Cedar Rapids editor. The piece notes views on US retirement from the Philippines, Snure's career ending with pulmonary tuberculosis, and Cole’s life after congress with memories and library pursuits. It mentions a 1839 to 1889 photography monument jury and a prompt about civilization’s three pivotal inventions.
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Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Congress
Washington
Library of Congress
Greatest three inventions celebrated in Smithsonian monument
Smithsonian Institution rounds discuss the top three inventions, praising a monument with a sculptured head of Daguerre. The piece reflects on milestones in invention and honors the anniversary of early photographic and related innovations.
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Smithsonian Institution
Daguerre
Elgin Social Notes Mention Easter Guests and Play
Mrs Rosa Jacobs and Ethel Rennison were dinner guests of Anna Faith Tuesday. Dr and Mrs R A Crider and daughters were Easter dinner guests in the M Yenney home. Clifton Kipte of Fredericksburg spent the weekend with his parents. Mrs W E Bumgartner was called to Rock Valley by her mother’s illness. Frances Pinney returned from Janesville where she worked for weeks in the Ziba Tripp home. A chintz cottage library benefit play on April 24 at the Elgin opera house. Watch for the cast. Mesdames Kohler Klingman Sehori Muehlethaar Wolf visited Finley hospital and met Karen Irene Kiple.
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Mrs
Rosa Jacobs
Ethel Rennison
Anna Faith
W. E. Bumgartner
Rock Valley
Herman Helmers
Elgin Opera House
Mesdames
Mel Kohler
Louis Klingman
C. B. Sehori
F. C. Muehlethaar
H. H. Wolf
Dubuque
JL. L. Kiple
Finley Hospital
Karen Irene Kiple
Filing a Big Job in Congress Keeps Records Hard to Access
The passage argues that the sheer volume of hearings reports debates bulletins and unofficial materials makes filing and retrieving specific information nearly impossible in a congressman's office. It notes the mass of material surpasses practical organization and leaves staff with a best effort approach.
Beautiful Shrubbery Blooming in Jowan and Washington
The letter notes March flowering shrubs in Jowan and Washington with a steady bloom since late March. It mentions second Japanese beauty blossoms soon, cites Iowa climate limits, and recalls 30 years of more decorations in trees shrubs and vines. It reflects on past beliefs about apple trees in Clayton county and McGregor.
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Jowan
Washington
Prine
Iowa
McGregor
Clayton County
Monument Gaps in Capital Honor Jefferson Madison Monroe
A letter from Fred Biermann laments the lack of congressional statues in Washington DC honoring Thomas Jefferson James Madison and James Monroe noting their pivotal roles in founding US government and foreign policy and quoting a correspondent on why monuments rise.
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Thomas Jefferson
United States
James Madison
James Monroe
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Washington
Fred Biermann
Lakeside night draws Elgin crowd to Guttenberg ballroom
Elgin’s presence shines at the Lakeside ballroom in Guttenberg where Will Osborn and his band from Chicago’s Blackhawk restaurant performed Tuesday night. Fleet Frieden joined Elgin Creamery staff earlier this week, noting three men are needed for spring to fall. Gladya Halverson and John Gunderson wed March 26 at Harmony Lutheran Church with a single ring ceremony. groom is nephew of Gus Gunderson of Elgin.
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Elgin
Lakeside
Guttenberg
Bent Will Osborn
Blackhawk
Chicago
Elgin Creamery
Gladya Halverson
John Gunderson
Harmony Lutheran Church
Harmony
Minn
C. C. Brenna
Hare
Gus Gunderson
Odor of Sanctity Explained in Medieval Belief
In the Middle Ages the belief was bodies of saintly persons exuded a sweet odor at death, giving rise to the phrase he died in the odor of sanctity. The expression signified a death deemed holy rather than tragic.
Olympia, Washington Claims Northernmost State Capital Position
Olympia, the capital of Washington, is described as the most northerly state capital in the United States, lying farther north than any other capital. The note highlights its geographic distinction within the U.S. capitals, placing it above others in latitude.
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Olympia
Wash
The
U. S
Emperor Hadrian Reigned Over Iomans 118 to 138
Hadrian held imperial rule over the Iomans from 118 to 138 marking a period of stability and architectural expansion. His reign strengthened provincial governance and advanced Roman cultural influence across the empire.
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Hadrian
Elgin Study Club Meets on April With Aliens Topic
The Elgin Study Club gathered Monday evening April 18 at Mrs. Augusta Schori's home. The meeting discussed "Our Aliens" and reports included Louise Zoschke's "The Land of Too Free" Ruth Snyder and Ruth Hubeger's "The Alien in America" with Hubeger noted as an alien.
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Augusta Schori
Louise
Zoschke
America
Hubeger
Ruth Snyder
State Press Meeting This Weekend Des Moines Fort Des Moines
North East Iowa publishers plan to attend the Iowa Press Association meeting at the Fort Des Moines hotel Des Moines this weekend. The region typically fields a large delegation, rivaled only by Des Moines area attendees.
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N. E. Iowa
Iowa Press Association
Fort Des Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Operetta Success At Local High School Audition Night
A large audience praised the Tuesday night operetta In the Garden of the Shah staged in the school auditorium. All cast members performed well and directors Mr Jorgenson and Miss Olson receive credit for the success. Margie Strauch and Margaret Grimm tailor scenery for a fine production. Profits are expected to reach about 35 dollars.
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Shah
Jorgenson
Miss Oson
Margie Strauch
Margaret Grimm
Community News Request From The Echo
The Echo invites readers to submit reports news items and general happenings from the town. Citizens are urged to cooperate by sending or bringing pieces of news to the newspaper office.
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Echo
Mule-Hide sale fuels wrens' shelter plea along with court talk
The piece mixes a sale pitch for Mule-Hide wren houses priced at 100 with snippets of courtroom and workplace banter. A creditor pressures a debtor about settlement while a mother testifies for her son about lifelong farm labor, and a lawyer presses the witness in triumph.
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R. A. Crider
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