Monopolies, Grafters, and Immigrant Trends in 1909
A compendium of mixed items notes public opinion against monopolies and grafters, reports on immigrant arrivals surpassing half of 1906 levels, and recounts political and social quips. It highlights a North Dakota Sakajawea statue project, Jewish representation concerns, and calls for reform of racial caricature in media.
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Biamarck
North Dakota
Henerforth
Sakajawea
Patty
Moral training needed beyond intellect in college life
The author argues education alone does not ensure morality and calls for stronger moral culture in home, school, and college. He cites plans for a nationwide report on college men’s behavior and notes Oberlin Association conventions pushing religious and moral guidance in education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtch
Bacon
Spencer
Oberlin Association
Judge Betford Remembered as Last of Colorado's Old Guard
The death of Judge James P. Betford, formerly of the Colorado Supreme Court, on January 7 is mourned. Known as a courageous and well rounded figure, he famously faced a gunmen-tinged town scene in a mining district and read his decision calmly with a shotgun across his knees, risking danger but avoiding bloodshed.
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James TP
Heiford Rendgercit
Shateun
Iinees
Janes P. Betford
Supreme Court of Colorado
Old Guard
Baa
dJudan
le Wan
B. T. Wells
Territorial Supreme Lench
Gangetown
Tothaldem
Belford
Bellard
Grundy County Figures Reveal Agricultural Output and Livestock
Grundy County assessors report 41 bushels per acre average corn yield totaling 3 775 959 bushels and potato yield of 177 588 000 bushels. The county shows over 70 090 acres pasture 1 022 acres orchards tiling on 07 568 rods and 980 manure spreaders. There are 12 744 horses 65 479 cattle 15 009 cows milked daily and 242 000 poultry head. One half million dozen eggs and nearly a million pounds butter sold in 1999.
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Grundy County
Iowa
Cer
Bullets Fired at Home In Pomousey Case
A shooting at a residence left two bullets embedded in a window and one through the glass. Hessel Van Wechel, arrested south of Orange City, faced charges with a revolver and three fired cartridges found. Authorities seek motive. Harry Kooyman, chief engineer at the electric light plant, is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hessel van Wechel
Orange City
van Wechel
Harry Kooyman
Electric Light
Diverse curiosities and global notes from history
A multilingual compilation covers tar water cures in the 18th century, evolving postal boxes in France, women achieving varied trades, theater and literature in Japan, a Belgian fair tableau at Bruges, the 1820 Shendi banquet incident, and Khartoum's rise as a strategic center in the Nile region.
Burglary Report From Wilbur Lupton Residence
Burglars infested the Wilbur Lupton home Sunday night into Monday morning. A thief fled with a pocketbook and two drafts after entering through a lighted area. Several residents reported disturbances but no valuables recovered.
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Ginaawa
Wilbur Lupton
Park
Hawan
Ottumwa Citizens Seek Special Election on Commission Plan
Citizens in Ottumwa begin circulating a petition to urge Major T. J. Phillips to issue a proclamation for a special election on adopting the commission form of government. The move cites Des Moines Sioux City and Burlington as already using the plan and requires signatures from 25 percent of last city election voters.
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Ottmauwa
Commission
T. J. Phillips
Plan A Stock Show Set For Des Moines Event
AQ as omereting of the committee from tier bow Stete Peles aseocladion oat bea Moiiern ulapa were discussed for Realtime Communtmeatheattie show ad the cojlanuim next October. W. B. Terner state food and dairy cerpmiastoner is tregident of the or ganization and was chairman of the vompetter. Commlestoner Harney noted interest in dairying and said there is no reason why arrival cattle show cannot be held each year in Des Moines.
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Tier Bow
Stete
Peles Aseocladion Oat Bea Moiiern Ulapa
Fire Hits Mechaniceville Two Barber Shops Destroyed
A blaze swept Mechaniceville destroying two barber shops and their belongings owned by L. Hines and John Baumen. Fire source traced to a locomotive engine caused the damage. Authorities reported extensive fret. The incident disrupted local services and prompted inquiries into the cause.
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Mechaniceville Kunday
L. Hines
John Baumen
Boots Feslyurank
Freelers Misic Biore
Tanking For its Cash, PC Avylégworth Case
Garbled report describes Avylégworth accused of improper handling of funds after a druggist and a witness refuse to return $680 placed in trust. Investigators seek the card involved.
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Avylégworth
Attarenero
Iitanetior
Courneil
Wanderalwyer
Allegworth Ape
He Prolicy
Theatrical Threat Sparks Fear in Princeton Marriage
Fragmentary report describes a near tragedy when farmer William Viales of tzgertney confronted his son in law and two young people Lucille and Mande Braueh during a Thursday incident. Investigators note a gun was involved and a threat to kill as Hexfill vows punishment for Dauzh.
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Wiliam Viales
Tzgertney
Hip
Lucille
Seed
Mande Braueh
Igel
Princeton
Dauzh
Teacher Ridicules Teaching Sixpence Lesson
Mr Johnson discusses education and rote learning when a child recites a soliloquy. A doctor questions the child on meaning of bane and antidote and the number of pence in sixpence. Mrs Gantrel defends, leading to a satire on teaching children complex texts without basic concepts.
Bishop Cereal to Speak at Mason City Dedication
Bishop Tobath Clarrad of FPelensa Mont will preach the dedicatory sermon for the Phafs Family church completed in Mason City. The concrete structure, finished with a unique design, cost 815.20. The service is set for Sunday May 22.
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Tobath Clarrad
Fpelensa
Mont
Phafs
Charel
Mason City
Local Official Fails in Court Over Inspector Pay
Maj. George H. Richmond, ex chief of police, was involved in a district court decision regarding pay for inspectors. The case names Tydge HB. Vandruffs and mentions a secluded position with a $4 daily salary attached.
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George H. Richmond
Gauneil
Tydge HB
T. Vandruffs
Northern Baptist convention plans Des Moines meeting
News that the northern Baptist convention of 3932 will convene in Des Moines. The convention, newly organized in Chicago, covers three states and has over 800 delegates. Des Moines also seeks the Methodist general conference of 3932.
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Northern Baptist Convention
Des Moines
Tres Moines
Methodist General Conference
Tula
Milwaukee Conductor Injured After Fall From Train
A Milwaukee conductor named Joseph Frail fell from a train near Austin. He sustained injuries and is paralyzed, with his lower limbs affected. Authorities are reviewing the incident and privacy concerns are noted.
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Milwanker
Joseph Fhrail
Milwaukee
Austin
Cansiders
Fragmentary Names and Odd Spellings Sparkce in Times
A garbled excerpt traces surnames and spellings from Smythe to Smith and Brown to Erin, noting Smythes daughters Lil and Grace and Trowne siblings WON and Dick. It cites era chatter from the Boston Evening Transcript and The Alternative, plus a Punch remark on amateur theatricals.
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Smyythe
Lil
Grace
Lyi
Trowne
Them
Won
Boston Evening Transcript
Man Dies In Cedar Rapids Train Crash After Drinking Accident
Swick and two companions drank lye by mistake in the countryside near Cedar Rapids. They were struck by an engine as they lay on the tracks, John killed and James seriously injured. All were residents of Ditts-Tuarsg and aged youths.
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Tee
John c
Siames
Naliy
Labererek
Cedar Rapids
Ehn
James
Ditts- Tuarsg
Diphtheria Claims Marshaltown Businessman Edwert Will
Vierin of Diphtheria believed to suffer steneilitis and sought a physician last Saturday. Edwert Will, a prominent Marshaltown businessman, died from diphtheria.
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Edwert Will
Marshaltown
Marshall County Drunks Lose Licenses in Dry Law Push
In Marshall County the last drink permits were revoked as the county becomes dry. Officials announced the action ended alcohol sales under the new prohibition measures.
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Marshall
Mars
Mason City State Sunday School Convention Plans
Great interest surrounds the upcoming state Sunday school convention to be held at Mason City on June 22 1910. Prominent figures anticipate broad representation with delegates from many districts and local churches expected to participate actively.
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Mason City
Dow
Mita Graduates At Alla Public Schools
The Alla public schools will hold commencement exercises on May D250 at each time Tferare OW Treemer, with Justice of the Supreme Court Bt Teswa delivering the address.
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Alla Public
Tferare OW
Treemer
Justics
Teswa
Wil
Father Wangs Self and Tragic Death of Gerhard Benisen
Gerhard Benisen a prominent German farmer near Tinckwell took his own life in his farm. No motive or cause is known for the tragedy.
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Gerhard Benisen
Tinckwell
Hury
Group 5 Meetings Open with Bankers Across Region
Western Tenn bankers gathered at the News Bankers Association meeting hosted by Comune iatis reemntiv of Greoup fo. Several addresses were delivered to the assembled group.
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Tene
Comune
Iatis Reemntiv
Greoup Fo
Tews Bankers’ Association
Miners Return to Work After Suspension
Seventeen thousand mine workers resumed operations on Monday after a suspension of several weeks. The restart follows a period of halted production and labor talks involving miners and mine owners.
When the House Feels Bare You Take Inventory
The New York Evening Sun notes that cluttered furnishing hides the bare home. An inventory reveals a crowded space with shifting items and impractical purchases, yet helps curb spending and restore contentment with simplicity.
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Trapyome
New York Evening Sun
Understanding Bronchitis Its Course and Care in Adults
Bronchitis involves inflammation of the bronchial mucous membranes and causes coughing and breathlessness. In healthy adults the attack often resolves in a few days, but in the very young or weakened it can be dangerous and may lead to chronic illness or tuberculosis warning signs. Bed rest and physician consultation are essential, as relapses and complications can occur, especially with improper treatment.
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Theater Zeitung
Berlin
Thalia Theater
Frau Danziger
Edward
Wome Relecf
Fellea
Fictoris
Mill
Yonih
Specialist Tales From a Medist’s Missteps
A fragment shows a doctor boasting a chest disease specialty as a wife faints, prompting an urgent call for another physician named Pele Mete. The scene hints at medical satire or melodrama with hurried diagnoses and roleplay among professionals.
Pandemonium in Cleveland over Browning poem setting
Reported uproar as plans surface to set Browning’s poem to music by Richard Strases in Cleveland. Citizens question aim and impact while local officials weigh cultural project.
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Rock Jones
Browning
Richard Strases
Music Cleveland Leader
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