University Spotlight and City Pride in Iowa City
The Citizen defends Iowa City and its state university against outside papers that link campus to misdeeds. It argues the university does not shape city behavior and condemns misrepresentation by papers. The piece urges balanced coverage and pride in the university and town.
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Towa City
Iowa City
Tom
Harry
Marengo
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Aderengo
Citizen
Iowa
Nen
Sioux City Journal Fears Over National Aid For Roads
The Sioux City Journal argues against national aid for road construction viewing it as a potential ploy to use public funds for political ends. It questions feasibility and warns of risky framing, while noting state aid as a simpler, workable alternative. It references Cedar Rapids and Town City readers reacting with anger, and mentions the absence of a state university in Town City.
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Sioux City Journal
Cedar Rapids
Filipino apprentices join U S Navy at Cavite
Pioneer Press notes enlistment of Filipino boys as naval apprentices at Cavite and argues this could boost American crews while fostering Filipino pride in the flag. It recalls Filipino resistance alongside Aguinaldo and praises the Ainley lineage for seafaring skill.
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Pioneer Press
United States Navy
Cavite
Aguinaldo
Ainley
United States Army
Absurdity in Politics Rows Through Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal comments on political discourse noting absurdities in 1o politics and discussions of gubernatorial candidates. It argues presidential campaigns provide distraction and party unity while reducing speculation about local ambitions and future developments.
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Sioux City Journal
Carpenter unions and rising building costs spark debate
The Citizen prints a letter from a union carpenter arguing wage demands of 2.50 a day for nine hours are fair and noting widespread price spikes in lumber and materials. He cites other towns’ rates and argues shared responsibility for today’s construction costs amid soaring prices.
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Union Carpenter
Citizen
Carpenters
Carpenter’s Union
Carpenter Union Seeks Small Raise Amid Steady Building Demand
The article notes that despite rising material costs, construction continues and argues against blaming Union No. 1260 for slow work. Carpenters request a modest wage increase, with the author acknowledging occasional dull periods but defending ongoing operations.
State hospital dipsomaniacs flee Mt Pleasant
The state board’s Mt Pleasant visit exposed that twelve patients left the shelter quietly as no penalties or prevention exist for runaway inmates. Judge Robinson warned the hospitals must keep only those willing to stay and seek treatment while others depart, often borrowing clothes and returning to old haunts.
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State Board of Control
Mt. Pelasant
Robinson
State Board
Mt. Pleasant
Market quotations from F. H. Prince broker
Private wire update from Chicago markets sent to E. H. Prince of Iowa City. Quotations cover stocks grain and provisions with direct telephone access from 1144 Washington Street.
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F. H.prince
Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Washington Street
Iowa City
E. H. Prince
Chicago Live Stock Yards Receipts and Prices May Day
At Chicago Union Stock Yards on May day receipts show hogs 35 000 down 5, cattle 38 000 down 10, sheep 14 000 strong. Mixed and butcher grades 670 to 705, good to choice heavy 7.00 to 7.10, rough heavy 6.75 to 6.95, light 6.50 to 6.85. Cattle steady, sheep 3.25 to 6.00, lambs 4.25 to 7.40, beeves 4.10 to 5.70, cows and heifers 1.50 to 5.00, stockers and feeders 3.00 to 5.00, Texans 3.75 to 4.50.
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Union Stock Yards
May
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Town City
the State University
Chicago Grain and Provision Market
Low's
Wis Ji
Wis
Deslers
Meronante
Speer Ae
Michigan
Canada
Milton Remley
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