Death of Senator Cummins Ends Controversial Career at 78
A death notice recalls Senator Cummins dying at age 78 after a long public life. He served about 18 years in the Senate including five years as president pro tempore. Once radical, he moved to conservative, constructive legislation and championed the railway law returning railways to owners amid misunderstanding and dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins Wag
Lfe
Senate
Democratic Party
Ala
Cummins
Cooperative marketing for farmers must avoid past pitfalls
The text argues that successful co operative marketing should use a different system and base, remain under farmer control rather than professional promoters, and reject promises of excessive profits. It warns against capital speculation and notes many farmers were harmed by previous cooperative stores and packing house schemes.
Co operative creamery shows path to wider success
The piece argues that farmers should reap rewards through co operative marketing of soil products. It praises the success of the cooperative creamery, stresses loyalty to management, and warns that businesses need solid capital and prudent dividends. It urges keeping honest, competent managers with grounded expectations to gain from cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Operative Creamery
Iowa conventions reconvene after Cummins death
The death of Senator Cummins triggers reconvening of state conventions. The Democratic committee plans to nominate Claude Porter for the unexpired term, while Republicans meet tomorrow. Brookhart supporters press for his nomination after a slim primary showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
State Central Committees
Democratic Committee
Claude Porter
Brookhart
Iowa
Young Dubuque Delegate Faces Saloon Question
A fresh Dubuque delegate to the state convention announced a plan to insert a wet plank in the platform. Veteran delegates at the Third district caucus blocked any tampering with the saloon issue, despite its local popularity in Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Wisconsin’s Elder Senators Resent Bob La Follette Junior
Fragmentary lines reveal tension in Wisconsin politics as old followers oppose the younger La Follette, bearing the senatorial mantle after Senator La Follette. The veteran supporters resist his leadership and accuse him of lacking policy direction, while the “crown prince” is pressured by expectations from the party and state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
la Follette
Bob
Ohio Voters Sign Petition to End Direct Primary
In Ohio and across the nation supporters condemn the direct primary as a fraud. About 240000 citizens have signed petitions to abolish it and adopt a constitutional amendment. Election judges often ignore party lines, allowing voters to seek opposing tickets. Republican conventions in this county denounce the system as flawed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Political contribution details surface in Chicago
Report notes Mr. Snail made a series of political contributions in Chicago with no apparent insult or confrontation tied to the donations. The piece emphasizes the financial aspect over controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snauil
Chicago
Iowa Primary Boosts Brookhart Vote Amid Radicalism Claims
National Republic argues Brookhart’s Iowa primary win stemmed from La Follette socialist and Democratic votes, equating 210000 votes to sixty percent of the socialist tally and noting about 450000 total primary ballots. It claims opposition indifference enables party subversion under the primary system, suggesting possible two Democratic senators after March 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Republic
Smith W. Brockhart
Iowa
Brookhart
la Follette
Northwest
Towa
Republcan
Senator Brookhart Calls For Cooperative State Ownership
Analyzed speech advocates government ownership of railroads mines telephones and telegraphs as a step toward state socialism. He urges an enforced cooperative system with rail denial for nonparticipants, while the speaker rejects tying Debs and Brookhart to any party label for office.
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Russias
Senate
Brookhart
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
European debt plea hinges on Americans and bartenders
The Sioux City Journal reports the Methodist Episcopal board argues European drink spending could repay American debts. It cites Britain about 2 billion, France 13.5 billion francs in 1921, and seven European countries totaling 4.18 billion dollars, urging that U S funds should not finance European liquor consumption. It notes the French government struggles financially while citizens indulge, causing ministries to fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Board of Temperance, Prohibition, and Public Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Great Britain
France
Europe
America
Paris
Sam
Shall It Be Brookhart or Porter in Iowa Election
The Marshalltown Times-Republican describes a split in Iowa politics as Republicans back Brookhart while some Republicans favor Porter. The piece notes Porter is a better and abler man, capable of representing Iowa, and that true supporters may vote according to their judgment despite party lines.
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Marshalltown Times
Iowa
Porter
Brookhart
Cow test associations compare across nations and Iowa ranking
Germany runs 1 100 cow test associations testing 430 000 cows yearly. Denmark with 1 088 associations tests 412 000 cows. The United States has 777 associations with 827 653 cows tested last year. Iowa ranks fourth among OL states.
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Germany
Denmark
Towa
United States
Iowa
Lincoln Sabbath Observance Order in Civil War Army
An 1862 order from President Lincoln directs officers and soldiers to observe the Sabbath in the military and naval services. It cites weekly rest for humans and beasts, urges restraint on Sunday labor, and calls for discipline and Christian conduct to defend liberty and rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham ‘Lincoln
Army
Washington
Farm Population Declines Yet Rail Output Grows
The United States Department of Agriculture cites a 479000 drop in farm population in 1926, down 1.5 percent from 1924 levels, while over 80 million more crop acres were worked than in 1910. Class 1 rail employment fell by 4848, yet rail mileage rose 21,204 miles since 1911, prompting debate over efficiency and the fate of farming communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Rodenhofer Arrests Bootleggers on Grant Highway
Sheriff John Rodenhofer with Auditor Rockstad and Supervisors Peet and Streeper pursued bootleggers on the Grant highway between Independence and Waterloo. Their timely action led to the capture of two offenders as the delegation’s car was crowded from the paved road.
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Anamosa Eureka
John Rodenhofer
Waterloo
Rockstad
Peet
Streeper
Grant Highway
Yindependance
Jones County
Bound Over in Mahaska County Case Involving Intoxicated Liquor
A Mahaska County case names Carl Schmidt after alleging intoxicated liquor in their possessions. The court bound over the matter as the record outlines the charges and procedure against Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tron
Mahaska County
Carl Schmidt
Correctionville News: Town and country merge in modern life
The Spencer Herald argues that boundaries between town and country blur as telephone, cars, roads, electric lights, rural free mail delivery, and daily papers integrate rural and urban living. Shared interests and similar human nature erase old distinctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Correctionville
Spencer Herald
Uncle Sam's real guilt and the rescue of France in 1917
In the dark days before Americans arrived in 1917, Uncle Sam played the rescuing angel for France. The piece argues that U.S. entry saved France from defeat and questions whether France would be better off if the United States had not sent troops and funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Uncle Sam
Angel
France
Horn
English Telegraph Mistreatment Complaint Quips From Foreman
A London suburb resident complained about language used by telephony repair workers. Foreman Harry Fairweather recounts the incident: he dropped a live lead on Bill, who then told him to be careful. The exchange ends with Bill’s remark, reflecting informal banter rather than formal misdeed.
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London
Bill Fairweather
Bill
Harry
Forged checks trick Anamosa merchants in theft
Anamosa Eureka reports multiple local merchants were victimized by a check artist who passed three forged Citizens Savings bank checks for $10 each made out to Chas. Beem and signed with the name Henry Dirks. Dirks had no bank deposit, and merchants could not recall approving or recognizing the signer.
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Anamosa
Anamosa Eureka
Citizens
Chas
Beem
Henry Dirks
Dirks
Citizens’ Bank
Brookhart Remains Steady Amid GOP Tension
In Rock Rapids the Brookhart figure is unchanged and consistent with his past stance. The piece critiques the state Republican organization for any claim of surrender, arguing such claims are self-deception and clearly unfounded.
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Rock Rapids
Brookhart
Dent Mutes Self-Supporting Pupils at New York Institution
Report notes that over 6 000 pupils have attended the New York institution for the deaf and dumb during its 107 years of existence and that nearly all have become self supporting and useful citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Institution For the Instruction
Local Notables and Incidents from the Region
Obituaries report August Wilcox a section foreman for the C M and St P Railway dying in Greeley last Monday. Maquoketa gains a new law office opened by former Oxford Junction attorney Bl Li Magruder. A granary near Barville burned Friday night from lightning. Prohibition agents arrested nine violators in Dubuque area, seizing gin beer and whisky. James H Devaney elected to the Knights of Columbus supreme board in Philadelphia. Freeman near Olin reports 2290 bushels of oats on 40 acres, a record for the farm. John Evers, born July 4 1845 in Washington Twp JA Jones County, died at Ryan July 26 after living in Castle Grove and Ryan. Martin Fox of Dubuque stole Leo Henning’s automobile, pleaded guilty, sentenced to ten years. Clinton police officer Fred Koch killed but discharged revolver into bootlegger Gene Moore and wife. Moore and wife expected to recover. Laura Jones of Oxford Junction dies at 27. funeral held at Oxford Junction. Reinbeck chautauqua falls $400 short of guaranty. Redpath Vawter waives contract except expenses. guarantors to pay $5 each amid declining attendance and competing amusements.
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August Wilcox
C,.m. & St. P. Railway
Greeley
Li Magruder
Oxford Junction
DeWitt
Maquoketa
George Rice
Barlville
Dubuque and
James H. Devaney
Cascade
Supreme Board of Directors
Iowa
Knights of Columbus
Philadelphia
Charles’ Freeman
Swanson ‘Place
Olin
John Evers
Ryan
Washington Township
Jones County
Castle Grove
Mary
Joseph
Martin Fox
Dubuque
Leo Henning
Masonville
Manchester
Stiles
Reformatory
Fred Koch
Clinton
Gene Moore
Moore
Laura Jones
R H. Jones
Cedar Rapids
M. E. Church
Cedar Chapter O. B. S
White Shrine
Reinbeck Chautauqua
Redpath- Vawter Company
Chautauqua
Dubuque Moonshine Raid and West Side Shooting Case
The residence of Fred Maiden of Dubuque was raided and a half gallon of moonshine whisky found. Three young men arrested at Waterloo after firing a shotgun at four boys near Winthrop admit involvement. one victim may lose an eye. They will be prosecuted. Cascade floods force dam work on Maquoketa. new dam near Delhi to rise 36 feet with three sections and power plant. A lake and resort plans emerge as water projects proceed.
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Fred
Dubuque
Winthrop
Waterloo
Melvin Magee
New Diggins
Wisconsin
Iowa
Cascade
North Fork
Maquoketa
W. L. Hanssen
Monticello
Delhi
Utilities Light and Power Company
Bluff
South Fork Township
Harm Dirks
Wayne Township
Robert GC. Stirton
Jackson
Hazit
Harms
Dr. Drury
Nickle Plate Railroad Company
Chicago
New York
George L. Pierce
Alma Fuller
Hoppeston
Illinois
Pierce
Cornell College
Grinnell College
Margaret Young
Sulphur Springs
Montana
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Standard Oil Company (Indiana
Middle West
Jones County Farm Bureau launches Anamosa limestone project
The Jones County Farm Bureau reports the new Minestone pulverizer at the Anamosa state reformatory will supply limestone to farmers. Details include pulverizer output, rail freight rates from Annamosa, car minimums, and upcoming training and market news schedules.
Buick Unveils 1927 Line With Quiet Engines And Mohair Interiors
The showroom displays the 1927 Buick line with 16 body styles on 114, 120 and 128 inch chassis. Four open sport models and twelve closed cars feature a counter balanced four bearing crankshaft, light pistons, heavy flywheel and torsion balancer to curb vibration. Engine noise is reduced by perfected balance and new valve springs. Muffler and exhaust are redesigned for quiet operation, and interiors use mohair in closed models with leather on open cars. Dash gauges, two tone colors and new hardware finish the line.
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F. W. Page
Buick
Burton McLaughlin
Massachusetts University Extension Enrollment Totals
The department of education reports last year 36 261 students enrolled in extension courses across 71 centers in Massachusetts with 80 407 enrolled in total and 4 794 as correspondence students. Since January 1916, 186 069 persons have enrolled in state university extension courses in the state.
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Department of Education of
Massachusetts
State University Extension
Springville Defeats Hopkinton 8 to 6 in Close Baseball Game
The Springville team beat the Hopkinton Independents 8 to 6 last Saturday in a tightly contested nine innings. Also noted are local updates on Miss Nelly Ann Williamson returning from Egypt, Mr. and Mrs. Merstine's California trip, Miss Nettie Mullan’s postal duties and Yellowstone excursion plans, and a report on the open air orchestra program drawing a growing crowd. A memorial notes Mary Sophia Beitz Flanagan, born in Germany in 1862 and long-time Hopkinton resident, who died July 24, 1926, leaving six children and a grieving husband.
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Springville
Hopkinton Independents
Nelly Ann Williamson
Miss Williamson
Alexandria
Egypt
California
Long Beach
Middle West
Nettie Mullan
Iowa
National
Postal Officials
Denver
Yellowstone Park
Mary Sophia Beitz
William and Sophia Beitz
Germany
Buck Creek
Hopkinton
John Flanagan
Anamosa and Eureka News Highlights Bright Events
Lloyd E Countryman of Anamosa survived an auto train crash in Fort Worth Texas along with two others. Carl Thuman of Wayne township was jailed for insanity examination and likely confinement at Independence asylum. Misses Widies Emily Joslin Lela Reid and Ruby Shoop with Mrs J G Perkins travel to Clear Lake to attend Epworth League institute representatives for Anamosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd E. Countryman
Anamosa
Frank Hart
Fort Worth
Texas
Carl Thuman
Wayne Township
Board of Insanity
Independence
Wdies
Emily Joslin
Lela Reid
Ruby Shoop
Graveling of Primary 61 Delayed After High Bids
Bids for graveling primary road 61 from Anamosa to Wyoming were opened by the board of supervisors but all were rejected as too high. The auditor’s office postponed the project to a future date. Eighteen Anamosa Rotary members joined Manchester Rotarians for a joint luncheon at the Nella hotel with introductions and a program led by local Rotarians.
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bPec
Ht AB
White
Anamosa
Anamosa Rotary Club
Manchester
Nella
Jones
Anamosa Rotarians
Quick Witty Jokes From Newspaper Panels
A selection of short quips and social puns from various papers. Jesters joke about lost watches, hired hands, garters, razor blades, parenting styles, and church notices with light humor and dated phrasing. The content preserves era tone and humor without graphic detail.
Humorous Snippets From Echoing Editorials
A collage of quotes on judges, elections, and politics from various papers. AI comments on juries, party battles, and leadership, noting election heat and clapping at claptrap. The items hint at political humor and cautious satire without detailing events.
Monticello News in 1906 Reports Flood Damage and Local Happenings
The Express notes a heavy rain flood damaging the county with a 160 foot wooden bridge washed away near Terwilliger place and Kitty Creek at high levels. It cites injuries from a broken culvert in Wyoming township, legal demand for damages, and obituaries including Maxwell McGlade and Harm Dirks. It also lists nominations, a stray cheese box incident, rail fare ads, and marriages and teaching appointments in accompanying towns.
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the Express
George Wilkens
Las Vegas
New Mexico
R. J. Taupert
L. BE. Pride
Monticello
DeWitt
M. Baker
W. F. Rohn
Clear Lake
Terwilliger Place
Kitty Creek
Catherine Dolly
Clinton
Wyoming Township
Charles F. Crane
Orren
Fallbrook
California
Maxwell McGlade
Hopkinton
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Prockhart
Lincoln
Rodenhofer
Dent
Neighborhood News
Olin Recorder News
Delmar Mershon
J. T. Mershon
Bessie Close
Wyoming
W. G. Langfitt
Wilma Graf
Walter Graf
Will Hartwig
Albert Hartwig
C. W. Coppess
Olin Olin
Baldwin
Leonard White
Blanche
Anamosy
N.C. Hall
First National Bank
Grand Mound ‘Savings Bank
Grand Mound Savings Banks
Farmers Savings Bank
Hall
Jones County Farm Bureau
State Reformatory
J. N. Baume
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Ann- Mmosa
Langworthy
Scotch Grove
Hale
Morley
Martelle
Chicago, & Northwestern
Amber
Center Junction
Onslow
Monmouth
W. W. Strike
Mary K. Gregg
Marshalltown
Nora Workman
WOI
Ames
Chapman
Farm Bureau
W. E. Albert
Mark Thornburg
Department of Agriculture
F. D. Butcher
Anamosa Eureka News
der Gotz
Vienna
Santa Barbara
Outlook
Gap Johnson
Rumpus Ridge
Kansas City Star
God Willing
Boston Transcript
al Smith
el Paso Times
Newcastle Courier
Pictaburgh Gazette Times
Frau Ludendorff
Houston Post-Dispatch
Mussolini
Italy
Pennsylvania
Seattle Times
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Standard Oil Building
Michigan Ave
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