Panama Canal Triumph Through Conditions Not Men
The writer reflects on the Panama Canal’s completion, arguing that sheer engineering effort mattered less than creating workable living conditions for workers. He cites historical attempts, noting climate, jungle, and disease as fatal barriers, and contrasts French, British, and Spanish experiences with the eventual American-led project. The key insight: success came by altering conditions so workers could survive to complete the work.
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Panama Canal
Isthmus
South America
Sol Gay
New York State
New York City
Panama
Colon
Panama Canal Debate Shrinks Primary Ticket Urgency
A long editorial argues against a lock canal preferring sea level design due to health gains and safety. It notes ship growth since plans began, larger vessels needing wider locks, and air power as a future threat. The piece discusses costs, earthquake risks, and the option of finishing the Isthmus cleanup during a broader project. It ends with a full Iowa political candidate list for the upcoming June 1 primary.
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Essela
Marshall
Sad Death of Mrs E M Carnahan in This City
Mrs E M Carnahan died at her home Tuesday afternoon after a month of illness. Heart trouble followed a prior pneumonia. Funeral at 3 PM from the Method ist church with Rev Cuthbert. burial in Monroe Iowa. Pallbearers were C B George D C Tipp J A Spies A H Shaver E A Baumgartner and J H Gammon. Eugenia Schooley born Dec 7 1865 in Jasper county married Eugene M Carnahan Apr 11 1897. Survived by husband and two children Merrill and Myrtle. mother I M Schooley. brothers J E Schooley Rev J W Schooley W M Schooley. sister Mrs Alma Roush and half sister Mrs Bert Whitcomb. The Times extends sympathy. Banquet details follow with menu and program notes.
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E. M. Carnahan
Methodist
Cuthbert
Monroe
Iowa
George
D. C. Tipp
J. A. Spies
A.H. Shaver
E. A. Baumgartner
J. H. Gammon
Eugenia Schooley
Jasper County
Eugene M. Carnahan
Reasnor
Merrill
Myrtle
Terril
Graettinger
J. A. Spies Farm
I. M., Schooley
Emmetsburg
J. E. Schooley
J. W. Schooley
W. M. Schooley
Des Moines
Alma Roush
Bert Whitcomb
Colorado
Roush
the Times
Big land deal reshapes Emmet County holdings
The Emmet County Land Company, backed by J I and B J Thompson of Winnebago County, sold 1440 acres to Monday & Scott of Waterloo. They plan to subdivide into small farms for sale. A similar 1440 acre deal last year near Dolliver proved profitable, signaling another major expansion.
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Emma County Land Co
Iowa
Land Company
Forest City
J. I
B. J. Thompson
Winnebago County
Monday
Elsworth
Dolliver
Emmet County Land Company
Armstrong Journal
The Mighty Hen: U S Hen Industry Worth 600 Million
United States Department of Agriculture figures show hen products generate 600 million dollars annually. The author muses that sum could fund canals, railroads, ships, or full college educations for two million American youths, illustrating the economic weight of poultry.
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United States
United States Department of Agriculture
Panama
Oveli Nial
Pennsylvania Railroad
Graettinger High School Banquet Honors Seniors
On Friday evening May 22 1914 Graettinger hosted a formal banquet at the Dase M. E. church as the Sophomores and Juniors entertained the Seniors. The color scheme Amethyst and Bilger featured purple and white lilacs enhancing a memorable scene.
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Graettinger
Sophmores
Graettinger High School
M. E
Iowa 1914 population estimates show Des Moines near 100k
The census bureau lists Des Moines at 39 691 on July 1 1914 and Iowa total at 2 221 755, a slight decrease. Other towns included Boone 10915 Burlington 24802 Cedar Rapids 35850 Clinton 26802 Council Bluffs 30770 Davenport 46840 Fort Madison 8900 Iowa City 1007 Keokuk 14000 Marshalltown 14042 Mason City 13495 Muscatine 17072 Ottumwa 23508 Sioux City 54098 Waterloo 32708.
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Census Bureau
Des Moines
Towa
Boone
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Fort Madison
Iowa City
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Mason City
Muscatine
Ottum_Wa
Sioux City
Waterloo
Iowa
Quarantine On Maine Potatoes Declared By U S Department
The United States Department of Agriculture issues a quarantine effective August 1 1914 on Maine potatoes due to powdery scab, centered in Aroostook County. Movement of potatoes out of Maine will be restricted except under soon to be published regulations.
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Maine
United States Department of Agriculture
Aroostook
Mainé
Department of Agriculture
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U. S
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