Debate on profanity and civic thrift in 1900s letters
The piece weighs opinions on the word damn and profanity with references to Henry Clay Dean, Cromwell, Washington, and legal views from Tennessee. It shifts to praise for Corra Harris, then critiques Des Moines politics, the 1912 Progressive convention, and a Wilson letter about soldiers, ending with a note on expeditionary deaths in heat.
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Henry Clay Dean
Papa
Cromwell
Janie
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Webster
Washington
Washingon
Lee
Poltroon
Lafayette
George Washington
Wilson
Thirst for glory fuels war praise and patriotism
The piece argues that nations praise destroyers over benefactors and that militaristic ambition is fed by public acclaim. It cites Alexander and Trajan as examples and notes rural credit law cannot help Iowa borrowers needing large loans while bankers with local knowledge serve desiring customers at favorable rates.
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Alexander
Trajan
Thage
Uj Balouby
Iowa
State fair faces criticism over Chicago mail order exhibitor
The state agricultural society defends allowing a Chicago mail order house to space an exhibition at Des Moines this year arguing other fairs do the same. Merchants decry the concession as a slap at Iowa retailers despite a contract limiting catalogues and restricting distribution to machinery only.
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State Agricultural Society
Chicago
Des Moines
Iowa
Des Moines Register Seeks Progressive Governor Hopeful
The Des Moines Register hoped for a progressive candidate for governor who might energize the state but did not find one. Uncle Basher was named by twenty delegates from ninety nine counties.
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Des Moines Register
Uncle Basher
Vacation freedom and variety for every reader
The column argues vacations reflect personal taste from road trips to fishing to city visits. It urges spreading outdoor time across the year, seeing different people and places, and using travel as education and recreation. It ends by urging individuals to choose their own vacation without outside dictates.
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Marshalltown
Coe
W.S. A. Smith
H. M. Carpenter
Ed .Templeton
Federal Land Banks
Capt. Smith
Sioux City
Department of Agriculture
Mias Zelma Barwell
Soa
Penius
Laa
United States
Farm Loan Association
Washington
Washingon
Ralph W. Moss
Indiana
Lucky For Wyoming He Dont Editor Feared Storm of Secrets
A Wyoming journal notes the editor often withholds details. The piece suggests publishing all seen and known facts would unleash a cyclone of upheaval, implying discretion shields the community from chaotic disclosure. The editor is expected to report comprehensively yet restrains himself.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Journal
Ed Meredith Offers Prizes for Reading Road Speech
The Carroll Herald reports Ed Meredith prizes small cash rewards to readers who will share his latest speech on roads with the most listeners. He avoids referencing a prior brick surface remark and his claim that a surface not dry 386 days a year is insufficient.
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Carroll Herald
Meredith
Denmark’s Generosity and Greenland Interest Policy
A Washington Post note argues Denmark shows generosity by not demanding extra payment for the U S interest in Greenland. It frames the stance as prudent diplomacy and reflects on bilateral terms and regional impact.
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Washington Post
Denmark
Greenland
Town and County Notes From The Morley Region
Obituaries and local items report Mrs. Austin’s death in Morley at 83, marriages in Oxford Junction, and a Mt. Vernon city hall project. Drownings and accidents in Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Maquoketa areas are noted along with highway improvements and civic events. Local officials discuss a proposed federal land bank program with loan terms and administration details.
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Mabel‘Alenderson
Lost Nation
Delnar
Iowa
Independence
William Wickham
Solon
Israel Edwards
Jackson County
Tron Hill
Steve Kodomas
Cedar River
Cedar Rapida
Mia
Kenneth Be, Miller
Olin
Marshalltown
H. A. Love
Quinqueton
Lloyd Smith
William Smith
Edgewoud
Maquoketa River
Manchester
Dubuque
Monticello Leads County in Banking Capital and Credits
The Monticello Express reports Monticello has $481,600 in bank stock and moneyed capital, far above Anamosa's $215,844, and notes Monticello tops county cities in personal property and merchandise. It criticizes Anamosa Journal for not presenting comparable figures and urges readers to judge from the official assessment data.
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Monticello Express
Anamosa
Monticello
Anamoga Journal
Wyoming
Olin
Journal
Man
Iixpreas
How Did He Keep Dry Sioux City Journal
A reflective piece questions Meredith’s resilience in Iowa politics amid years of heavy rainfall and damp conditions, contrasting his steady leadership with the stormy climate of democracy. It underscores his enduring presence and adaptable stance through repeated political tempests.
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Sioux City Journal
Meredith
Iowa Democracy
Eclipse Corner promotes fencing shingles roofing and lumber products
The Eclipse urges readers to buy Peerless fences high grade Red Cedar posts shingles coal and roofing paint while stressing honest service and material guidance. It invites customers to visit for lumber building supplies and timely deals and jokes about Noah's Ark.
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The
Eclipse
Noah
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