The Unfit Survive War and the Future Generations
A discussion on eugenics and war notes that repeated great wars erode the ranks of the physically and morally fit. Dr. James A. Macdonald cites Scottish history to illustrate how battles diminish top height and vigor. The piece argues war harms future generations not only physically but morally and mentally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Macdonald
Toronto
Canada
Globe
Des Moines
Macdonald
Elem
Glen
Ari
England
Meat Prices Seen Rising At Chicago Markets
A Chicago market report warns of higher meat costs as hogs rise about 1 per hundred since February, pork loins up 4 cents per pound, and beef expected to follow after a weak stock yard bargain period ends. Sheep and lambs reach record highs while retail prices lagged during past reductions. The piece argues for government regulation of packing and transportation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Our Summer Guests Iowa Song Birds Census Rise
Migratory song birds visit Iowa each summer with numbers rising over several years due to protection efforts. The article notes the difficulty of census taking but confirms a growing presence of these birds during the season.
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Iowa
Conserving migratory song birds benefits Iowa and states
Birds across Iowa and neighboring states are flourishing as federal protection curbs southern slaughter. Conserving migratory song birds yields more lasting joy than stocking fields with game birds, and public schools should take pupils to woods for practical ornithology lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Gulf of Mexico
Canada
Schoos
Avenues Hubbell Push Faces City Council
Des Moines to consider opening a diagonal road through the northeast part of the city linking to a country road. F C Hubbell, once described as Des Moines’ richest man, offers to donate land for Avenue Frederick Hubbell if the project proceeds, with the city trading land and building two bridges at substantial cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Hubbell
Des Moines
Hubbell
Frederick Hubbell
Nubbell
Richrast
Modern Methods in Charity Critique Sermon Excerpt
A sermon denounces modern welfare methods as publicity driven and harmful to the poor’s dignity. It contrasts selfless compassion with impostor temptation, warning that new rules for alms erode tradition and Christ’s teachings. The speaker laments 20th century shifts away from history and mercy toward bureaucratic charity.
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Christ
Advertisers Embrace Newspapers Over Word of Mouth
Older merchants once trusted goodwill and gossip to spread their firm’s reputation. They believed newspapers unnecessary as people spent idle hours speaking of neighbors. The piece contrasts past and present publicity strategies and notes evolving customer awareness.
Newspaper notices replace word of mouth for store news
A Dubuque Times Journal quote argues newspapers efficiently inform the public about local business. It notes individuals learn of shop bargains through notices far more than through gossip, and that neighbors often avoid sharing domestic habit details.
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Smith, Brown
Joel
Dubuque
Roads for Iowa Must Be Built Cautiously
Nothing is gained by post mortem criticism of the Thirty sixth general assembly. Advocates of good roads can unite in rejoicing that the state highway commission remains in its current position. The task of creating a complete system of properly graded roads and permanent bridges is too large to rush. The commission needs more time to prove its efficiency before granting it greater power and funds for hard surfacing.
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General Assembly
Ood
State Highway Commission
Iowa
Foot and Mouth Disease Control Praised by Officials
The article states the foot and mouth disease threat to US cattle, sheep, and swine industries has been brought under control. It credits prompt federal action for containment and notes former critics now endorse the regulations as essential and economical.
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United States
Des Moines Capitalist Defies Census Questions at Valley Junction
Citizens faced with census questions about income and home value may regret their reluctance after a Des Moines businessman refused the enumerator’s inquiries. He was upheld by a district court judge who backed his stance when cited to appear.
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Des Moines
Valley Junction
District Court
Newspaper man denied confirms power struggles in Iowa
The Iowa legislature failed to confirm Gardner Cowles, editor of the Register and Leader, a move seen as a partisan rebuke by men less capable than him. The piece cites his reporting on graft in the Polk County courthouse and suggests retaliation for exposing schemes.
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Iowa
Gardner Cowles
Register and Leader
Cowles
Polk County Court House
Prohibition’s main drivers in Iowa and beyond
Two classes shaped prohibition adoption in Iowa and other states. First are men who cannot or will not restrain their liquor appetite, depriving families of essentials and becoming nuisances. Second are those who sell liquor to the weak, making themselves responsible for the suffering and shame liquor causes.
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Towa
Roads In Good Travel Condition Amid Many Auto Accidents
Daily papers report numerous automobile crashes with fatalities, underscoring ongoing danger on country roads despite claims of good travel conditions. Authorities note frequent wrecks and loss of life, urging caution for motorists.
Summer Slaughter of Fool Drivers Returns on Roads
The text notes that near fatal accidents occur when drivers speed, arguing road conditions are fine but reckless driving resurges in summer. It emphasizes moderation and safety, warning of continued crashes as the season resumes.
Postmaster Rann Removed Over Unclean Typewriter
News notes that Howard Rann was removed as Manchester postmaster due to a post office inspector citing an inadequately clean typewriter. The remark suggests fourth class postmasters, often unable to own a typewriter, should ensure ink bottles are protected from flies while inspectors are away.
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Howard Rann
Manchester
Rann
Postal Department
Saloon Keeper Denied Standing After Sunday Liquor Sale Ruling
A Chicago judge ruled against a saloon keeper who sought payment for liquor sold on Sunday. The court held that Illinois Sunday liquor laws prohibited sales and opening on that day, depriving the saloon man of standing in court.
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Chicago
First Ice Cream of the Season Said to Bow to Sunday Silence
In the Marshall town Times-Republican the 25 year items note on April 16 the ad announces the first ice cream of the season this evening and tomorrow at the White Elephant ice cream parlors. The piece reflects a bygone era when ice cream sales were tied to weekend or holiday custom and questions would arise about a city that bans daily purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
White Elephant
Rochester Theater Faces Health Complaint Over Sanitation
The Chicago Tribune notes that in Rochester Minnesota actor John Drew filed a complaint with the local board of health alleging the theater was unclean and insanitary, despite Rochester being famed as a relief hub for many illnesses.
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Qne
Rochester
Minn
Chicao Tribune
John Drew
Board of Health
Early April Birdsongs in Iowa Delight Listeners
A narrator praises the joy of waking in April in Iowa to hear Nature's music and the birds. It suggests rising at 4:00 a.m. to catch the feathered choir and even staying up late on some nights to hear them before bed.
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Iowa
Federal role in foot and mouth disease control debated
An examination questions whether federal action to suppress the foot and mouth disease, if necessary and advisable, undermines the claim that enforcing a national quarantine would violate states' constitutional rights by ignoring local control desires. The text weighs federal authority against states and citizens.
Iowa Cities Crack Down On Car Violations This Year
Des Moines police court cases show a surge in enforcement with ten of seventeen violators cited for muffler cutouts among repeat offenders. First offense fines were typically small as authorities push stricter compliance.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Coffee exchange seat brings $2606 amid health reform talk
An exchange report notes a seat on the coffee exchange selling for 2606 dollars while a health reform advocate, famed for urging people to quit coffee, is last seen racing across the country in a special train toward a hospital with an expert surgeon.
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Jin
Eldora Plans Major Street Obstruction For Six Months
Eldora will face heavy street obstructions for six months or more as a city clean up and street movement project proceeds. New business blocks will rise to replace the old, with the long term gains seen as worth the temporary disruption.
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Eldora
Revival Service Conducted by Rev Whybrew in Marshalltown
Evangelist Rev Whybrew leads a revival in Marshalltown. The speaker, a fervent advocate of prohibition, urges attendees to embrace temperance. The event highlights ongoing religious outreach and social reform themes.
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Whybrew
Marshalltown
Notice of scarce quality cars in circulation
The remark observes a pattern where the cheapest or oldest worn vehicles dominate the scene. It hints at broader issues of reliability and market dynamics influencing consumer choices and vehicle availability.
Noise on Cement Street Roars as Startup Delays
A startup vehicle emits continuous noise smoke and fumes as it struggles to begin moving on a cement street. Bystanders report fumes strong odor and profanity during the initial ignition and acceleration.
Harding candidate for governor sparks rhetoric in town
Town newspaper argues Mr. Harding would be the reactionary choice for governor, positioning himself as the decisive issue in the race. The piece suggests Harding would embody the most extreme stance offered to residents, challenging opponents and shaping public debate in Council Bluffs.
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Harding
Lown
E Harding
Council Bluffs
Paved Trans State Highways Criticisms Cited This Spring
Some advocates argue state highways are worse this spring than ever, a claim that would reflect poorly on the commission and engineering system in force over the past two years.
No flies on the Manchester Press publisher
Readers of the Manchester Press praise its publisher while an inspector notes past use of his official typewriter by dipterous insects. The odd contrast spotlights a peculiar historical quirk in a city paper.
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Manchester
California Proposal to Take Over Western Pacific Railway
California moves to seize the bankrupt Western Pacific railway and exchange its bonds for state bonds. The Denver and Rio Grande Railway also proposes to assume control of the line as part of the arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Western Pacific Railway
Denver and Rio Grande
Town Remains Dry as Legislature Keeps Rain Away
No rainfall record since the legislature enacted drought restrictions. Citizens await relief as dry spell persists, impacting farming, water supplies, and local commerce. Officials urge conservation and monitor weather forecasts for any changes.
Chicago Markets Sees Hog Prices Rise on Quarantine Impact
Lighter demand Monday yielded higher hog prices, the top for the period since January. Cattle followed with optimistic tone though no sharp gains. Sheep scarce but selling. Wheat and corn closed higher, oats declined slightly, provisions up while produce eased.
Chicago Market Cattle and Sheep Prices Report
Chicago April 19 cattle receipts about 17 000 with market firm Native beef steers 25.8 05? Western steers 20.5 70 7.60 Cows and heifers 2 28.10 8.84 Calves 8.50 Heifers mix 28 7.60 7.66 Sheep receipts 10 000 market firm Sheep 7.50 10.61 Native lamb 8.25 10.65
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Chicago
Weekly Hog Receipts in Chicago Fall and Prices Rise
Receipts of hogs at Chicago for the week totaled 103,400, down 2,006 from last week but up 9,400 from last year. Estimated average weight was 231 pounds, four pounds lighter than last week and one pound lighter than last year. Top hogs fetched 7.65 dollars, highest since December, while the average price stood at 7.30 dollars. Eleven markets reported 25,400 hogs on Saturday, totaling 894,000 for the week, a peak since November.
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Chicago
Beef market revival signals amid rising pork prices
Two years back data show beef demand rising with total to date at 9,016,000 for 1915, 1.6 million above 1913. Eastern shippers report strong cattle orders and New York Boston activity, while hog prices climb. Week’s 40,500 head volume tops last month. heavy steers firm to higher, with constrained supplies and improved killer demand. Receipts in six western markets around 165,000 for the week. Chicago, Omaha report cattle and hog activity with steady to higher prices.
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Catile
New York
Boston Call
Os Ees
Iran
Chicago
Kansas City Livestock Market Report Improves Prices
Kansas City April 19 cattle receipts reach 11,000 with prices higher. Similar gain noted for sheep with an estimated 7,000 head expected and demand rising. Market tone favorable as buyers show strength.
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Omaha
Kansas City
Grain Market Reacts to Light Europe Shipments in Chicago
Grain prices rose as active buying and a late rally pushed wheat higher in Chicago on April 19. Bulging supply reports eased and a sharp rally followed, with a firmer close amid nervous trading. Corn volumes expanded, aided by higher cables and stronger wheat, as prices opened up and moved higher throughout the session.
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Chicago
Europe
United States
Italy
Austria
Grain futures show mixed early gains and losses
Heavy close for wheat at 1 to 1 percent net gain. Oats rose with grain as trade stayed light. Wheat May opened 1.63 to 1.64 high 1.64, low 1.62, close 1.63. July 1.97 to 1.85 range. Corn May opened 7 7? high 7 74, low 7 14, close 7 74. Oats May opened 0.58, high 0.58 1, low 0.57, close 0.57. July oats opened 0.67, closed 0.56.
Liverpool Grain Prices Reported in April
Liverpool Grain notes show Wheat No 2 Manitoba 13s 9d No 3 Manitoba issued 18s 4d No 2 red western winter 18s 4 12d No 2 board winter 13s 4d Corn New American mixed 8s 8d American mixed old 8s 8d La Plata mixed 8s 1d Flour Winter patent 48s 6d.
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Liverpool
Manitoba
la Plata
Chicago Dairy and Poultry Stocks Report April 19
Chicago market report notes creamery butter at 22 28 cents, eggs receipts 29 373 cases with ordinary firsts 18 19 cents and numbers 181 1834 1944 for firsts. Poultry alive steady with fowls and 10 springs. Potatoes receipts 40 ears, Michigan and Wisconsin red and white varieties listed.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
New York Produce Market Prices and Rates
April 19 New York Produce reports butter receipts totaling 5017 tubs with creamery specials and extras priced across various grades. Poultry prices show alive firm western chickens at 45 to 48, western fowls around 17 to 21, and turkeys at 14 to 18, with mixed availability and notes on quality.
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New York
Wiltile
State
Pennsylvania
Hennery
Hennery Browns
Tur Roy Fearyen
Notice to Contractors for Corrugated Pipe Culverts Bid
Sealed bids due noon April 26 1915 for corrugated pipe culverts in Hardin County Iowa per Iowa State Highway Commission specs. Bids opened 130 pm. Calvin Boylan County Auditor and E W Dunn County Engineer listed as contacts. Dated Eldora Iowa April 15 1915.
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Calvin Boylan
Hardin County
Qwasa
Iowa
Via
Alden
Board of Supervisors
E. W. Dunn
Eldora
Towa
Buckeye Township Seeks Road Superintendent for 1945 Season
Buckeye township in Hardin county seeks a road superintendent for the 1945 season. Applicants should contact H. Siolaff, Buckeye, Iowa, for details or to submit correspondence.
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Buckeye
Hardin County
H. Siolaff
Iowa
Iwi
Farm Hands Free for Farmers in Need in Chicago
Diamond Farm Hand Agency offers free farm hands to farmers withTravel paid by the farmer. Single hands and a married dairy couple are available. Located at 82 South Canal Street second floor Chicago. Also listing 25 Wyandotte roosters 30 white Pekin drakes and 35 mixed hens for sale. Maple Par Farm ad tags.
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Diamond Farm Hand Agency
South Canal Street
Chicago
Maple Par Farm
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Hardin County Ledger
Tven
the Ledger
Plata
Grain Market
Radcliffe
R. Ye
Ledger
Piot
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