Merediths champagne confession judged harmless by Iowa case
The article argues Meredith did not violate state law by drinking champagne at a host’s table or serving it to guests, citing the State of Iowa vs Hutchins and noting the absence of minors or intoxication involved. It questions political attacks tying his behavior to pro or anti prohibition efforts and critiques arbitration and wage claims in the broader political scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapida Republican
Meredith
Mereddith
Mr. Meredith
Champaign
Supreme Court
State of
Iowa
Hutchins
Merédith
Champaign Society
Iowa Leads in Literacy Earns Statewide Praise
Iowa reports a census showing a drop in illiteracy to 0.5 percent with 18 000 school age residents unable to read. The state attributes this to strong schools and a stable rural economy, noting no large cities or immigrant factory crowds. It asserts continued prestige as the most literate state in the union.
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Iowa
Europe
Jaws
Union
Why Iowa Democrats Boast of the Rural Credit Law
The writer questions Iowa Democrats praise for the rural credit law arguing it favors those with established credit or security. It claims lenders will provide generous loans across counties at low rates, with only a five percent loan stock requirement in exchange for access to funds without red tape.
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Iowa
Democratic Central Committee Plans Prohibition Speeches
The public awaits Pest and Sheeau as strict Democrats to deliver speeches endorsing every plank of the party platform. Citizens expect clear advocacy for prohibition measures from the two speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Central
Bill Messrs. Pest
Sheeau
Eight Hour Day Idea Denied by Great Railway Leaders
New York Herald notes leaders such as Samuel Rea, Frederick D. Underwood, Leonor Loree, and others rose to top posts without conforming to an eight hour day. The piece argues lengthy work hours did not drive success and praises clock-watching as a hindrance to advancement.
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New York Herald
Louis W. Hill
The
Great Northern
Samuel Rea
Great Pennsylvania Railway Company
Frederick D. Underwood
Ice
Leonor I
Resnel Loree
Delaware and Haudson
Elock
James A. Farrell
Charles M. Schwab
Keeping Up With Meredith: Champagne Compared To Whiskey
The author argues ministers won’t join Brother Meredith in “one or two” champagne glasses at gatherings, noting two glasses may render them drunk. It claims champagne is stronger per sip and worth a dollar versus whiskey valued at 15 cents, comparing alcoholic content and insidious effects.
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Cedar Rapids
Brother Meredith
Desperadoes Damage Iowa Roads With Graders
In Wallaces Farmer readers report gangs in Iowa removing sod and piling ridges on roadbeds with graders. The action blocks water drainage and makes passes impassable in wet weather, provoking profanity in dry.
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Wallaces
Iowa
Government Takes Up Capital and Labor Disputes
The article notes a shift as the government now handles capital and labor disputes, a matter previously ignored by authorities. It emphasizes a new governmental role in mediating economic conflict.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Neighbors report a string of small town misfortunes and notices
Mrs. Taylor Cochran dies at her Center Point home last Sunday. A Dubuque bootlegger, Joseph Comanche, fined 200 dollars after a guilty plea. Hazel Challender of Davenport attempts suicide after quarrel with her sweetheart. Warrants issued for thirteen bootleggers in Velwein including attorney Mugene J. O Connor. Judge Burnham of Vinton retires from practice after forty years. Cedar Rapids schools will open September 18 due to two infantile paralysis cases. Dubuque police seize beer and whiskey from raids to dump into sewer. Muriel King and Mabel Schmidt of Strawberry Point travel to Chicago with 3 dollars. bracelet pawning leads to inquiry and return of car. J K Hale grocery in Anamosa loses 1000 dollars to fire. insured. Mrs Jennie Stiles of Manchester seriously injured in horseback incident near town. remains unconscious through Sunday.
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Taylor Cochran
Center Point
Joseph Comanche
Dubuque
Hazel Challender
Davenport
Weat Union
Velwein
Mugene J. O’connor
G. W. Burnham
Vinton
Cedar Rapids
Muriel King
Mabel Schmidt
Strawberry Point
Chicago
Mabel
J. K. Hale
Anamosa
Jennie Stiles
B. Stiles
Manchester
Lister
Soudan grass and public works noted in Iowa columns
Reports from Anamosa and surrounding towns describe Mrs A Murolf's appendicitis operation at Mercy Hospital Anamosa and Miss Paul taking a vacation from Summer School posts. W A LeClerc discusses soudan grass as a favored Iowa forage. a Ferguson corner drinking fountain gains steady use. President Mackenzie of Lenox plans speaking dates and visits Manchester Walker. St Louis Globe Democrat notes Congress sessions are costly.
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Iowa
Ferguson Corner
Mackenzie
Lenox
Walker
Manchester
County Agent Association Formed in Anamosa Meeting
A county agent association was formed at the courthouse in Anamosa with about 150 men attending. Officers elected for the next year include President John Bodenholfer, Vice President S F Tyrrell, Secretary W B McLaughlin, and Treasurer Frank Tasker, with a diverse board of directors from several towns.
Local Births and Changes in Cascade Area
A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Leo Skahil last Friday. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Federapiel August 21. Mr and Mrs Fred Small welcome a baby boy. Mr and Mrs Pat Hughes report a son born August 22. Cascade busi ness blocks will begin payment next week. Iron Hill post office closed with mail from Maquoketa. Aitchison & Son bought a new Overland truck for work in Cascade. Straw stacks caught fire on Peter Johnsons Prairie Creek farm during threshing. Chautauqua interest appeared slim for next year. Willian Koppes mourn their daughter Edna Anna who died of cholera infantum Sunday evening August 20 on her first birthday.
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Leo Skahil
John Federapiel
Fred Small
Pat Hughes
Cascade
Iron Hill
Maquoketa
Aitchison & Son
Edna Anna
Lincoln Journal Coal Price Call Ahead of Autumn
The Lincoln Journal notes the need for a coal price rise with autumn approaching as households rely on coal. The piece emphasizes widespread dependence and urges collective action to ensure supply.
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Lincoln Journal
Anamosa Men Victims In Cedar Rapids Automobile Wreck
Four men from Cass township Anamosa William Hale Park Ogden Ralph Zimmerman and J J Walters were injured when Hale's car crashed into a telephone pole near the Mound Farm drive Cedar Rapids while en route to the State Fair in Des Moines. Hale and Zimmerman suffered serious injuries including a brain concussion and a fractured collar bone. Ogden bruised. Walters minor injuries. Hale and Zimmerman expected to recover, Hale regaining consciousness after being unconscious.
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Anamosa
William Hale
Park Ogden
Ralph Zimmerman
J. J. Walters
Cass Township
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Mr. Hale
Mound Farm Drive
Hale
Zimmerman
Ogden
Walters
Hale's
Marion
27Th Street
First Avenue
St. Lukes Hospital
Hans
Ice Cream Social and Local Improvements Reported
Castile Grove notes an ice cream social hosted by the Sunday school choir at H. B. Orcutt's home, a well attended event with music recitations and humorous readings. County guards are added along the road by Rocky Hill bridge for safety, while farms, churches, and residences undergo various projects and visits by local residents and clergy.
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H. BE. Orcutt
Rocky Hill
W. D. McLoughlin
M. Hanford
County Farm Improvement Association
Anamosa
Hi. J. Noble
John Hasler
Fred Harken
Chicago
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Presbyterian Church
C. Cramer
Henry Seehausen
M.J. Hogan
Naether
Buck Creek
Melchart
Ryan
Naethers
Mina Fiazel Pangburn
Center Junction
Anna Fabrni
Mia
Herman Hahn
iWarlville
Jurors Summoned for September Term in Jones County Court
A list of residents summoned to appear at the Amamosa courthouse on October 2 1916 at 10 a m to serve as petit jurors for the September term includes Antona Richard Scotch Grove Behrends Ben Lovell Bramer Christ Wyoming Bajasch Andrew Lovell Copeland W M Rome Denio John Anamosa Debner J Richland Gavin Jas Washington Halverson R W Monticello Hiller Will Castle Grove Hintz W F Lovell Holmes O G Fairview Head Thomas Washington Ireland L L Jr Madison Johnson W M Ananoss Kleineck Ed Center Junction Kohl Lewis Greenfield Leggett Roy Center Junction McQuillen John East Richland Magee W D Monticello Mesks Geo Cass Miller V A Clay McMaster O W Wyoming Nielsen A P Jackson Newman J W Greenfield OToole I J Jackson Pegerick Guo Hale Paulson P A Scotch Grove Reid Lee Anamosa Robinson Wm Greenfield Scofield C R Wayne Stadtmueller Fred Wayne Tucker A B Monticello Thosnn Martin Monticello Vanderbilt Arthur Greenfield Warner Wm B Scotch Grove White W B Rome Walderbach Charlie Jackson Westphal Henry Oxford.
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Court House
Amamosa
Jones County District Court
Antona
Richard
Scotch Grove
Bobst
Obas
Stone City
Behrends
Ben
Lovell
Bramer
Christ
Wyoming
Bajasch
Andrew
Copeland
W. M
Rome
Denio
John
Anamosa
Debner
Richland
Gavin
Jas
Washington
Halverson
R. W
Monticello
Hiller
Will
Castle Grove
Hintz
W. F
Holmes
O. G
Fairview
Head
Thomas
Ireland
Madison
Johnson
Ananoss
Kleineck
Center Junction
Kohl
Lewis
Greenfield
Leggett
Roy
McQuillen
East Richland
Magee
W. D
Mesks
Geo
Cass
Miller
V. A
Clay
McMaster
O. W
Nielsen
A. P
Jackson
Newman
J. W
O'Toole
I. J
Pegerick
Guo
Hale
Paulson
P. A
Reid
Lee
Robinson
Scofield
C. R
Wayne
Stadtmueller
Fred
Tucker
A. B
Thosnn
Martin
Vanderbilt
Arthur
Warner
Wm. B
White
W. B
Walderbach
Charlie
Westphal
Henry
Oxford
Weight talk spans globe with fat reduction and gain aims
A global view notes that many people seek to lose fat while thinner individuals seek to gain weight. The broad discussion frames dieting trends and health concerns across diverse populations.
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Atchison Globe
Eclipse shingles and coal deals push in house comfort
A promotional notice urges readers to buy Eclipse Sunshine windows and shingles for warm homes and roofs to prepare for rain. It sells prepared coal and building materials while warning of a looming railroad strike and weather delays, urging orders to secure value and profits.
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Congress
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Bryan
Bart
Neighborhood News
St. Louis
County Agent Association
Annamosa
John Bodenhoffer
Harry Beam
H. A. Harter
Association For
Harler
Bodenhoffer
McDonald
John Bodenholfer
Martelle
F. Tyrrell
Oxford Junction
W. B. McLaughlin
Frank Tasker
O. H. Hale
Daniel Joslin
Thomas W. Hopan
Duane Rigby
R. A. Russell
H. A. Toenjes
J. R. McNeilly
J. W. Morse
C. EK. Kohl
Cascade Pioneer
Castile Grove
Monticello State Bank
Henry George Ht
M. Carpenter
Tony
William Stubter W. de
Kiel
J. W. Schweitzer
Henry M. Carpenter
William Stubter
Vico Pros
George
Cers HS
Richardson
A. I
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