American Hero Worship and the Limits of Adulation
Strickland W. Gillilan argues that Congress avoided adulation for Washington and that modern society overemphasizes hero worship. He contrasts republican restraint with today’s praise driven by publicity and political gain, criticizing both leaders and the public for chasing spectacle over substance. Washington is praised as a modest, monumental figure in contrast to other celebrated events and figures.
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Congress
Washington
Fathers of the Republic
Franklin
Lincoln
Satan
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Caesar
Napoleon
The
Potomac
Daric
Louisville Courier-Journal
Winter Snow Brings Memories Of Past Season
A Touch of Winter Iowa notes a shift from mild interlude to fresh snow. Friday brought light flakes followed by strong north winds forming drifts and blocking sidewalks. 1908 marks coldest stretch since Thursday with ice men already at work and forecasts pinning February for lower temperatures amid a grippe outbreak.
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Iowa
February Term of Court Opens
The February term convened Monday afternoon the 3rd with Judge D. M. Anderson on the bench. Grand jurors are in session this week and petit jurors report next Monday at 1:30 p.m. The first week handles chancery and non jury business. There are 138 cases on the docket including probate, criminal, law and chancery, with two divorces. The term is not expected to be long or fall outside the routine of settling affairs.
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D. M. Anderson
Public Sales Announced For Feb Sales In Local Areas
An administrator will sell the estate of the late Louis Hall at the Blackhawk township home on Tuesday February 11 at 10 oclock. W B Holcomb will hold a sale at 514 miles north of Fairfield on Thursday February 26. Floyd Davidson schedules a sale on the Mary Davidson farm five miles northwest of Fairfield on Wednesday February 12. Frank Heer to hold a sale 3 34 miles east of Glasgow on Tuesday February 18. In the simple life there is true happiness.
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Louis Hall
Blackhawk Township
W. B. Holcomb
Fairfield
Floyd Davidson
Mary Davidson
Frank Heer
Glasgow
Clocks at Special Valued Offers in Fine Timepieces
A short notice advertises special values on clocks and fine timepieces. It highlights limited discounts and promotional pricing, urging readers to visit stores for select models and warranty details.
Mantle Clocks On View This Month At Local Shop
Local shop invites buyers to view mantle clocks this month and receive price quotes. Staff will demonstrate clock features and discuss specifications, brands, and values for interested customers.
Watch Yourself Go By Poem Reflection
A reflective piece urges self scrutiny by speaking in second person about viewing oneself as another, exposing hidden faults and cowardice. It counsels confronting motives with honesty, despising deceit, and returning to self with renewed tolerance for others, linking self-improvement to stronger love.
Be Your Own Weather Prophet Memorized Rules
Farmers club of the American Institute publishes a list claiming anyone can forecast weather by reading clouds. Rules include wind with distant precipitation, rapid cirrus movement signaling rain, rising or falling temperatures indicating storms, and cloud movements predicting storm directions.
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Farmers’ Club
The
American Institute
You
Jefferson County State Bank dissolves to Fairfield National Bank
Notice records the dissolution and conversion of Jefferson County State Bank of Fairfield Iowa into Fairfield National Bank of Fairfield Iowa. All assets transfer and liabilities assumed, approved by stockholders with over nine tenths voting, effective January 6 1908. Signed D C Bradley president and S K West cashier.
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Jefferson County State Bank of
Fairfield
Iowa
Fairfield National Bank
Jefferson County State Bank
D. C. Bradley
Pres
S. K. West
Cashier
Sheriff Sale Ordered in Jefferson County Farm CBS
Sheriff Niebert will auction 500 bushels of corn from the Mary J. Cuddy farm near Lindley Iowa on February 18 1908 to satisfy a judgment of F arson Savings Bank against I L Embrie and Lizzie Embrie with costs 23 05 and accruing costs. Deputy Carter assists. 44 000 hotels in the United States employ 3 500 000 people illustrating vast capital in the sector.
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District Court
State of
Iowa
Wapello County
Farson Savings Bank
Farson
I. L. Embrie
Lizzie Embrie
Jefferson County
Mary J. Cuddy
Lindley
Lindby
United States
Public Sale of Farm Holdings and Implements
Public sale to be held Tuesday at 10 o clock on the father’s Glasgow farm. Included are 6 head of horses and mares with foals, 33 head of cattle including two year olds and cows with calf, 54 hogs, farm implements such as hay loader mower rake planters cultivators and odds and ends. Terms: 10 months for sums over ten dollars with cash on notes under ten dollars. notes require approved security and removal of property after terms are met. Lunch on grounds. Auctioneer Frank T. Allender. clerk Frank Wright.
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Blue Star
Ford
Frank T. B. Allender
Frank Wright
Public Sale of Farm Stock and Hay Near Fairfield
A public sale will be held at Mary Davidson’s farm five miles west of Fairfield on Packwood Road Wednesday February 12 at 10:00 AM. Nine head of horses include a full blood Clyde mare in foal, Clyde mares and colts, a roadster mare, and a bay Clyde mare. Also five cows with two fresh heifers, a bull calf, about 25 tons of hay, and miscellaneous farm items. Terms: 5 dollars per hundred on time notes, cash for others, no property removed until settled. Lunch on ground. Floyd Davids T. B. Allender Fairfield Clerk W. C. Brawner.
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Floyd Davids
T. B. Allender
Fairfield
W. C. Brawner
Register and Leader Campaign News Subscription Ad
Keep posted during campai g presidential election and Iowa first state primary. Subscribe for The Register and Leader to get impartial news from Iowa and the nation delivered to rural routes. Annual rates listed. mail-in subscription available from 108 June 20 1908 until after the primary and Republican National Convention.
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Iowa
Res
Leader
Nation
Register
Register and Leader Co
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