Town columns and notices mix in Grundy Center chatter
Local notes discuss a name change for Grundy Center to just Grundy, a Decoration Day speaking invitation in Ayliington, and gate receipts from the Johnson-Willards fight. The piece also comments on dog control, assessor visits, and the value of newspaper advertising by merchants. It praises honesty and persistence in advertising and notes Billy Sunday.
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Grundy Center
Grundy
Johnson-Willards
Billy Sunday
Nuff
Fragmented reflection on war and democracy in Christian history
A fragmented discussion ties the Whyfare of War to progress toward humane government, noting Christianity, printing, and individual rights as drivers of democracy. It asserts that war accompanied these shifts, claiming religion both spurred and horrified by the conflicts it generated, with a brief, unclear biographical garble at the end.
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Hugo
Christ Birth Seen as Hope for Poor and Oppressed
In a monologue reflecting on Roman oppression, the Birth of Christ is framed as a pivotal moment of liberation for the poor. It cites Caesar's taxation decree, Mary’s Magnificat, and Jesus' lineage to highlight rebellion against aristocratic rule and the creation of Christian ideals. The speaker laments entrenched corruption and advocates a political cleansing in Pennsylvania.
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Trehways
Herod
Dead Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Roman Empire
Luke
Caesar
Christ
Bethlehem
Joseph
Mary
James
John the Baptist
Yeeman Shield
Hot Cakes Off the Griddle by Billy Sunday
A fiery sermon condemns whiskey influence in Pennsylvania and urges Christians to unite behind evangelism, criticizing church social clubs and secular entertainments as hindrances to faith. Sunday urges God to shake cities and calls out hyped religiosity detached from true devotion.
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Billy Sunday
Pennsylvania
Stars and Stripes
America
Philadelphia
Picayune
Heavon
Devil’s Gang
Old City
Young man shoots self at Ruthven farm
Leo Dixon aged about 23 lived on Wiley Jones farm eight miles north of Ruthven. He fired a 32 caliber revolver at a dog in the yard after waking at midnight. The gun jammed and discharged during handling, the ball entering near the base of his heart. He survived with a narrow margin. doctors attended him.
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Leo Dixon
Wiley Jones
Ruthven
Jones
Mr. Dixon
Smith & Wesson
Dixon
Ruthven Free Press
A Great Many are Like Him
The Jackson County Pilot captures a tale of a reader who complains about content and timing yet cannot resist the newspaper. He objects to social items and weddings while admitting he devours every ad and news item, lamenting editors should know what readers want and vowing to holler when the paper fails to arrive.
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Jackson County Pilot
Guarantee of Flour and Produce Prices in Ad
The notice advertises flour brands Sunburst Gold Medal Jersey Cream and E A Co with prices from 1.90 to 2.10. It also lists onion sets yellow globe and vegetables like strawberries lettuce radishes celery. A tailored suit service promises fit and satisfaction.
Paper Failing to Arrive Sparks Family Whimsy
A家庭 scene portrays a father furious at a missed newspaper, threatening wild acts when out of town, though he never acts on printers. His loud calls of “Mother, did that paper fail to come?” reveal a tense morning routine and reliance on print delivery.
Growth of Consolidated Rural Schools In Iowa
Iowa shows rapid expansion in consolidated rural districts with many elections upcoming to decide further consolidation. Since 1908 the number rose from six districts to well over 100 as law on state aid spurred the trend. New districts include Roland Story county Pleasantville Attica Bussy Marion Tracy Martelle Pisgah Harrison Randolph Fremont Alexander Rinard and more, with reorganization of Tracy district expanding from twelve to sixteen townships.
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Iowa
Buffalo Cymer Armstrong
Dolliver
Teri Marathon
Lake _ Gena
Roland
Story County
Pleasantville
Attica
Bussy
Marion County
Tracy
Martelle
Jones County
Pisgah
Harrison County
Randolph
Fremont County
Alexander
Rinard
Calhoun
Consolidated rural schools praised for superior courses
The passage notes several counties and towns including Someses Calhoun Fayette Linn Gillett Grove Arnold s Park and Dickinson as new school houses are dedicated. It claims consolidated schools offer superior courses and have driven school movement adoption, with teachers described as highly effective.
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Someses
Calhoun County
Oran
Fayette County
Linn Girove
Buena Vista
Gillett Grove
Clay County
Arnolds' Park
Dickinson County
Arnold’s"Park
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Kid Klothes
H. N. Osher
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