Is the drama immoral and the actor’s art
A debate at a New York religious convention questions whether theater harms morality. The essay argues drama reflects good and evil, citing Shakespeare and Beecher, praising actors like John Griffith for genuine performance and emotional truth, and predicting Griffith’s early appearance draws a large crowd.
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New York
Shakespeare
Richard the Third
Macbeth
Lear
Henry Ward Beecher
Forrest
Mr. Forrest
John Griffith
Griffith
Rev A F March Accepts Sermon Post at West Burlington Church
Reverend A F March has accepted a preaching post at the West Burlington Congregational church beginning the first Sunday in April. He will reside in the city and travel to deliver Sunday services.
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A. F. March
West Burlington
Ed Taylor Called Home to Father’s Failing Heart
Ed Taylor of New London rushed to his father John Taylor’s bedside Saturday where the 70 plus year old man remains very ill with heart trouble. Relatives and friends express deep concern over his condition.
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Ed Taylor
New London
John Taylor
Congressional contest stirs Jefferson county across district
Jefferson county is the sole county without a congress candidate in the First District, making it the district battle site. Lee county features two contenders, while Washington and Louisa counties back other figures, with factions around Blythe and Cummins. The piece notes shifts, past loyalties, and party tensions as voters eye the primary and potential Roosevelt alignment.
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Jefferson
Jefferson County
Lee County
Kennedy
Col
Dick Root
Blythe
Des Moines County
Charles Clark
Ella Lamson
Clark
Washington County
Senator Young
Hedge
Congress
Roosevelt
Cumnins
Henry County
Louisa County
Moless Kerry
Ed. J. McCord
van Buren County
Albert Carpenter
Cummins
Ias
Our Rural Carriers Facing Worst Mail Season
Our rural carriers endure their harshest season as bad roads and weather hinder mail routes. They ride on horseback sleigh bogey and cart to serve communities, often delivering late or not at all, yet residents understand and appreciate their efforts and constraints.
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Llimeeli
Lenox Family Postpones Colorado Trip
Mr and Mrs Henry Bacon learn from daughter Mrs Charles Belding that they will stay in Lenox and cancel a planned Colorado journey It is expected Belding will visit her parents soon with many friends.
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Irs Hlenry Bacon
Charles Belding
Lennox
Colorado
Belding
Clara Emerson Merckens Obituary in Fairfield Iowa
Clara Emerson Merckens born December 5, 1885 in Round Prairie township died March 13, 1906 at her Fairfield Iowa home at 12:15 pm. A Baptist Christian, she leaves parents a sister and a brother. A large crowd attended the service at Mr John Merckens home. Reverend W Luther Bright spoke on Saint Pauls words and eternal life. The piece honors her character and notes the community mourns her loss.
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Clara Emerson Merckens
Round V Prairie Township
Fairfield
Iowa
Baptist Church
John Merckens
Clara
Lome
Sister Clara
W. Luther Bright
Paul
More Building This Year In Our City
Spring and summer bring new wood residence projects as contractors await better weather. With lumber prices at the mark, some delay is expected but ample work is visible for an active start. The paper will announce upcoming improvements as the season advances.
Mrs. Arthur Whitaker Visiting Relatives in Town
Mrs. Arthur Whitaker and her young son Carrel are staying for a few days with W. W. Whitaker on East Lowe Street near Bernhardt.
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Arthur Whitaker
Carrel
Near Bernhardt
W. W. Whitaker
East Lowe Street
Y W C A Ladies Parlor Conference Planned at Van Nostrand Home
A women’s gathering at Mrs. Ju. O. Van Nostrand’s West Broadway home hosted a YWCA parlor conference. Miss Mary Stever and Miss Elizabeth Jones spoke on state and city YWCA work, followed by a generous collection for the Des Moines headquarters. Sixty ladies attended as plans for future meetings were discussed.
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Ju. O. van Nostrand
West Broadway
Young Woman’s Christian Association of
Mary Stever
Elizabeth Jones
State Y. W.C. A
Des Moines
Obituary for Mr Gaumer with family details and services
Mr Gaumer born September 4 1867 in Pennsylvania. He moved to Iowa, married Anna Vo Bales in 1880, and died March 13. Survived by wife, three sons Wesley Cleveland Harvey and three daughters Nina Pence Blanche Kittl Vilonia, two brothers Solomon and Simon and three sisters Lavina Jordan Minerva Sage Julia Gaumer. Funeral held at West Lowe street residence Thursday at 2 o clock conducted by Rev Thomas Osborn.
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Pennsylvania
Iown
Anna Vo Bales
Isso
Wesley
Cleveland
Harvey
Nina Pence
Blanche
Kittl Vilonia
Solomon
Simon
Des Moines
Lavina Jordan
Victor, Lown
Minerva Sage
Colorado
Julia Gaumer
Patrtcld
Gaumer
West Lowe Street
Thomas Osborn
Methodist Church
Mud Blockade Hurts Farm Trade In Local Market
Writers report roads blocked by snow and mud have halted farm produce shipments for weeks. Market activity dull as country producers cannot reach town. merchants expect activity to resume once transport improves and spring rains come.
Rock Mountain Tea Promoted as Health Preventative
A midwestern ad proclaims Rocky Mountain Tea as a preventive tonic for listlessness headaches and spring ailments. The small item touts tablets or tea form priced at 35 cents and credits Frank S. Shriner as vendor.
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Frank S. Shriner
St Patrick Day Social At Catholic Church
St Patrick Day party hosted at Mrs. Kate Sullivan’s home. About fifty guests enjoyed music and refreshments in a friendly, sociable atmosphere. The report notes no Irish wake theme and emphasizes a wholesome social evening.
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Kate Sullivan
Corfer
The Spring Hat Fashion Then and Now
A look at Easter millinery trends as Parisian bohemian style meets local shops. Describes spring hats worn tilted at the back with narrow brims, paired with tailor made gowns. Notes colors like green seashell pink and royal purple, and decorations of ribbons flowers and chiffon.
Exchanger quotes on editors and public taste in satire
A witty excerpt reflects on editors pleasing everyone and the varied public appetites for scandal truth and accountability. It notes some readers demand exposing fakes while others resist, and that the Lord likewise did not please all during his earthly stay.
Partners and farmers as independent landowners and benefactors
The passage extols landowning partners as the richest men due to independence. They may come and go, work on their terms, and control products without anyone's oversight. It urges self-improvement for farmers and their wives to become beneficial to others and to secure health as a key blessing.
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Newsy Congressional News
Glass Bros
Grocers
Uaility
A. Dhe
James B. Gaumer
Mr. Gaumer
Avon
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