Republican Convention and Caucuses in Iowa City
Republicans of Iowa City to convene at City Hall on Wednesday March 1 at 8:30 p.m. to nominate candidates for Mayor City Solicitor City Treasurer City Assessor and handle other convention business. Delegates apportioned by ward based on F E Stebbins mayoral vote in 1911 with one delegate per twenty votes or fraction. Ward counts: First Second Third Fourth Fifth. Ward caucuses for councilmen delegates to the convention and ward school committee to be held Wednesday March 18 at 7:30 p.m. at usual places unless called by ward committeemen. Anwar UL. A. Clearman, Chairman.
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Iowa City
F. E. Stebbins
Anwar UL. A. Clearman
Bryan Lecture Draws Mixed Reactions At Armory
Willem Jennings Bryan spoke at Smiths armory last Friday to a large audience. While praised for oratory and humor the political content drew sharp criticism from both Democrats and Republicans who felt the address undercut common sense and fair discussion.
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Willem Jennings Bryan
Smith’s Armory
Bryan
United States
Philippines
Supreme Court of the
Development of the Rock Island railway system rises
In one year the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railway system has moved from near the bottom to becoming one of the great systems. It has made a start and shown what may be achieved, signaling bold growth and potential for expansion across its routes and services.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway System
Rock Island Railway To Improve Roadbed And Rails
The Rock Island plans a major upgrade of its roadbed using ballast crushed rock cinders and gumbo as rails will shift to 90 pound rails. Concrete abutments and steel grinders already used. leadership aims for first class surface and longer rail life despite prior underfunding.
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W. KE
McFarlan
Northwestern
Chicago
Burlinon
Quincy
Rock Island
MicFarlan
Coula
University Athletics and School Fitness Advocated
An article arguing that colleges should broaden athletics beyond football and track to include calisthenics for both sexes, horizontal bars, and turning poles. Emphasizes exercise for mental work and health, noting current gaps at state universities and urging reform. Also mentions Iowa and Nebraska punishments and a Muscatine water plant remark by editor Joh Mahin.
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United States
Europe
Town State University
Hitule
State University
Beter
Public utilities and city water debate in Muscatine era
A collection of local reflections on public control and utilities. Notes cite Muscatine North and South Railway in receivership, Rock Island slum origins, and residents losing investments to public tanks. Marshalltown water rate hikes influence Iowa City pricing while Marshalltown owns its plant. The U S mail service shortfall prompts critique of federal finance and governance. Also touches on media criticism, university athletics, typhoid link to river water, and anticipated St Patrick speech by Walter Wellman in Chicago.
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Marshalltown
Ordimance
Iowa City
Muscatine
Petition and Remonstrance in Hancock County Court House Fight
A Cedar Rapids Republican report notes lawyers including the state attorney general question circulating a petition for relocating a court house and a remonstrance at the same time. Petitions must circulate first, then remonstrants gather signatures to oppose the petition. Doubts remain on legality, and the county records may stay in an old building while delays continue. Linn County later must have a new court house, with Marion and Cedar Rapids expected to vote on funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Hancock County
Court House
Limn Qouny
Popnar
Linn County
Hull Brouty Not Yet Nominated For Congress In Polk
The Des Moines Capitol notes that neither Mr Hull nor Mr Brouty has been nominated for congress. The Polk county committee to fix primary dates has been captured by Mr Prouty. Two Polk nominees are Hull men and one defeated candidate was supported by Prouty. The fight for congress continues with no nomination and biased observers say Hull is stronger in Polk than last year.
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Des Moines
Hull
Brouty
Congress
Polk County
Prouty
All are Not Alike Decorah Editor Congratulates Frank Clarkson
The Decorah Republican congratulates Frank Clarkson on entering weekly country journalism under debtless conditions the life of a country editor is ideal says Decorah editor Barley comments on a town deemed one of the best and prettiest in the state implying differences among country weeklies.
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Cedar Rapids
Decorah
Frank Clarkson
Barley
Atlantic Democrat Seeks Cato Sells Absence From Banquet
The Atlantic Democrat urges that Cato Sells skip the Jefferson banquet, arguing his presence would hurt democracy and that no past address from him is worthy preserving in party records.
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Cato Sells
Atlantic Democrat
Sells
Democrat
Remarkable Race and Camel Origin Tales in Old Bulletin
In Bumatra a shy Kubus tribe trades with Malays by laying goods after the trader leaves, then returns to complete a bargain amid ceremonial beatings. An Arab legend explains the camel’s creation to mock the horse’s complaints, and a Washington statuary hall anecdote features a married couple teased by pages.
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Bumatra
Heaven
Hell
Prince Broker Markets Wire Filed From Chicago
EB H Prince broker and commission merchant stocks grain and provisions member Chicago board of trade provides private wire to Chicago and directs readers to call 233 for markets from 1144 Washington Street City through his service.
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EB. H. Prince
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Washington Street
H. Prince
Chicago Live Stock Union Stock Yards Report
Chicago live stock market report for March 13 shows hogs at 18 000 receipts and cattle 14 000. Mixed and butchers bring 7.25 to 7.65 for good to choice heavy cattle steady to 7.70. Sheep and lamb ranges noted with beef and stocker prices.
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Union Stock Yards
Roman Sausages and Lucania Meat Traditions
The Romans favored pork sausages from Lucania made with bacon, pepper, cumin, winter savory, and garum, bound with pine nuts. Breadcrumb soaked in wine prevented sour fermentation, a prudent step to keep the sausage wholesome.
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Lucania
Water Works Ordinance Submitted to Iowa City Electors
Notice from Iowa City dated February 27 1903 states the city council passed an ordinance granting the Iowa City Water Company a 20 year franchise to maintain operate and extend its water works plant. An election will be held March 30 1903 to approve or reject the action with polling places listed and ballots marked YES or NO at foot. The mayor EF K Stebrins signs the notice.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa City Water Company
Towit
Court Horse
City Hall
Grissel’s Hall
Alert Hose House
G. W. Schmidt
Flaw In the Heasoning
A brief quarrel between Mr. and Mrs. Chuckster unfolds over proper speech. Amanda corrects Oliver on the form look here versus look, arguing that seeing differs from looking and noting they do not see alike. The exchange captures a domestic moment from a Chicago Tribune clipping.
Not 2 Dagger In Macbeth Parody In Country Town
Thespians performing Macbeth in a country town mislaid props. When the hero asks about a dagger, a shrill voice from the flies declares the dagger is not real but a putty knife, noting the dagger is lost and misplaced.
The Picca That Failed Joke Dialogue
A light campus exchange features undergraduates joking about parental remittance and a marble heart, turning the phrase into a quip about asking for rocks and receiving eight stones.
Opinion Spark: The Love and Hard Truth of Teaching
A quoted exchange reflects on teaching passion and the strain of the classroom. The speaker notes a lifelong love of children before teaching, then acknowledges disappointment after entering the profession, highlighting the tension between idealism and duty in schools.
His Engaging Remark
Miss Olemade reports Mr. Dumlead-Nelson would call but you would be engaged this evening. A Princeton Tiger note mixes romance with a travel remark about Yucatan where many towns lie ruined or abandoned.
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Dumlead
Nelson
Miss Olemade
Princeton Tiger
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