Post endorses tariff protection after war insight
The Saturday Evening Post shifts toward supporting a protective tariff to rebuild U S dye and other industries. It notes German dominance in coal tar dyes and argues tariffs would foster American independence and industrial growth, though it cautions political relief remains unlikely from the Democrats.
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Saturday Evening Post
Germany
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
New York Constitution Defeat and War Peace Outlook
The column contrasts New Yorks rejected constitution with the national charter and warns against overloading laws into a fixed constitution. It notes peace talks may arise as Germany contemplates mediation, while Russia shows recovery and England pushes for sustained war efforts. It closes with Margaret Wilson’s sharp remark on voters.
Big Estate To Be Divided In Contested Will Case
The will contest of John McDonald, who left about 350000 in cash and bank stocks, collapsed after the executor and probate court awarded the three nephews and Scotch heirs a total of 6000. The settlement ends litigation, allowing distribution and closing of the estate. McDonald, a 90 year old Center Junction bachelor, was a Monticello State Bank director and stockholder who designated the bank as trustee for a 150000 residuary gift to aid the poor of Jones county and named various relatives and charities in his will and codicil.
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John McDonald
Supreme Court
Center Junction
Monticello State Bank
H. M. Carpenter
Jones County
McDonald
Helen Smith
Monticello
John A. McDonald
Eliza Serbousek
Center
Tion
William McDonald
Los Angeles
J. L. McDonald
Wyoming
Geo. D. McDonald
Onslow
James McDonald
Washta
Mary Ellen McDonald
Maggie M. Davis
T. E
Iowa
Anid
Isaac Petersberger
Lane & Waterman
Davenport
Barnes, Chamberlain & Randall
Cedar Rapids
Messrs
Herrick & Reed
J. W. Coxsee
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Roberts & Webber
Dunshee & Haines
Canty
Kenworthy
Rock Island
George
Gorman
How Senator Allison Lost Out in 1888 Nomination
A Sioux City Journal note recounts the near miss of Senator Allison for president in 1888. It cites Hoar support, Depew resistance, and a New York–Iowa coalition that collapsed, leading to Harrison’s eighth ballot victory as the twenty third U.S. president.
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Allison
Sioux City Journal
Minneapolis
Hoar
Scribner’s
United States
Chauncey M.depew
Northwest
Iowa
Sherman
Ohio
Gresham
Indiana
Depew
New York
Alger
Michigan
Harrison
Clarkson
Des Moines
Platt
Miller
Hiscock
Illinois
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
California
Missouri
Des Moines Urges Military Build Up and Modernization
The editorial argues for a larger regular army of 115 000 to 126 000 men and a 400 000 man reserve. It calls for improved coast defenses with long range guns, swift light draft navy vessels with rapid-fire guns, and massive submarine construction, rejecting dreadnoughts. It urges annual or triannual drills and ready arms and clothing for reserves.
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Des Moines
United States
Washington Star Sees Kitchener’s Chance to Cement Noted Reign
The Washington Star views a pivotal moment for Kitchener as he seeks to solidify his standing as the world’s foremost warrior, a reputation he has long enjoyed.
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Washington Star
Kitchener
Peace pipe politics mix of Ford and Des Moines hints
In Des Moines the piece talks of political plotting by so called boys who favor peace and war politics. John T Adams Pat Murphy Howard Clark and Harvey Ingham are named as part of shifting standpat and progressive relations. Henry Ford is mocked for proposing a peace delegation and the US government withholds recognition while Europe debates the idea. Ford’s wealth is noted and a possible Atlantic joy ride criticized.
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Des Moines
John T. Adams
Pat Murphy
Howard Clark
Harvey Ingham
Henry Ford
Europe
United States
Ford
Jane
Addama
Atlantic
Bungler Burleson disrupts Iowa rural mail routes
The Manchester Press notes 194 Iowa rural mail routes discarded since July 1 and half of remaining routes impaired by new orders. At least one route in every county has been abandoned, with some counties losing five or six. It cites democratic economy as proof of governance incapacity and predicts improvement if Republicans regain power after next year's election.
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Manchester Press
Iowa
Bungler Burleson
Republican Party
Asxt
Iowa Republicans weigh Safe Young for presidential nomination
The Eagle Grove and Sioux City Journal discuss Safe Young as a strong nominating option for Iowa. They argue he could elevate Iowa and the nation, while contrasting him with Cummins and joking about speech would-be constraints.
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Eagle Grove
Young
Iowa
White House
Sioux City Journal
Lafe Young
Nation
Cummins
Lafe
Osage Auction Draws Large Crowd Despite Rain
Henry Slawson reports a successful fall auction after estimating near six figures but finishing about twelve hundred dollars under his expected total. Despite rain and rough roads, eight hundred buyers attended, drawn by prominent ads in two Osage papers. He stresses that newspaper publicity pays for farmers and merchants alike.
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Osage News
Henry Slawson
Slawson
Osage
Neighborhood Accidents And Local Notices In Ryan Area
Adam Scheer of the Ryan neighborhood was badly bruised when his coat was caught in a clutch pulley while working on a gasoline engine. Gerald Hall of Lamont was fined $125 plus $60.65 costs on ten counts for poaching animals out of season. Thanksgiving college football results include Ames 28 Drake 14 and Penn 88 Central 7. Mrs. Maggie McMahon died at 64 at the home of her sister Mrs. Lizzie Turner in Ryan. A Monday fire damaged the Bend's Second Hand Store and nearby shops in Cedar Rapids, with estimated loss of 70 000 and insured 62 000. Milo Prusek, a tiraman, injured by debris. Six of twenty prisoners escaped Waterloo county jail by breaking a brick wall. George Ackers among those who escaped and was later serving as a witness in another case.
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Adam Scheer
Ryan
Gerald Hall
Lamont
Iowa
Ames
Drake
Grand Island
Des Moines
Husworth
Dubuque Germans
Dubuque
Penn
Central
Maggie McMahon
Lizzie Turner
John Reilly
Coggan
Falmer
Canada
Pat Leonard
Monticullo
Hugh Leonard
Owen Leonard
Washington
Bend
First Street
Cedar Rapids
Hubbard Rubber Store
Cedar Rapids Saddlery Company
Milo Prusek
Tiraman
Waterloo
Henderson
George Ackers
Obituary: Clement Oeschger of Cascade Dies at 86
Clement Oeschger a Cascade resident died at his home last Monday at 7 80 am aged 86 following his wife’s death three weeks earlier He was born November 19 1829 in Seursach Switzerland and came to the United States settling in Jones County Iowa in 1856 He is survived by eight children and thirty two grandchildren with three children predeceased He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and funeral services were held at St Marys church with priests from Monticello officiating
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Clement Oeschger
Cascade
Clement Osschger
Seursach
Aurough
Switzerland
United States
Sandusky
Ohio
Jones County
Kichland Township
Misa Catherine Galen
Tete Des Morts
Jackson County
Oeschgar
Peter
Cascadie
Peter Grollinger
Whitewater Township
Arthur Orim
Monticello
CO. Cashen
Lincoln
Nebraska
Alva Like
Paul Staner
Richland Township
Charles Oeschger
Albert
Anna
Lena
Thera
St. Mary’s Church
J. B. Albers
George W. Hauck
Sacred Heart Church of Monticello
Edward Oswald
Mia
Elizabeth Scheckel
Gottloib Schneider
Dubuque
Frank Oswald
Bernard
Clement Weimerckirch
Frank Trut
Lamotte
Clara
Emmae
Chicago
Sturtevant Former Scotch Grove Resident Dies in Los Angeles
James M. Sturtevant, born February 22, 1856, longtime Scotch Grove township resident, died Thanksgiving Day in Los Angeles at 4:30 PM after a year and a half of poor health. Survived by his widow Lila A. Sutherland and three children George D. Sturtevant, Nellie Schillinglaw, and Kitty Edmonds. He built a fortune as a contractor in Emmetsburg and North Dakota land investments before relocating with his wife to California. He was a devout Methodist and valued community ties with Jones County friends.
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James M. Sturtevant
Scotch Grove Township
Los Angeles
California
Mr. Sturtevant
Iowa
George Sturtevant
Lila A. Sutherland
David Sutherland
Scotch Grove
Jones County
Sturtevant
Kansas
Emmetsburg
Grand Forks
North Dakota
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jones 'County
George D. Sturtevant
Nellie Schillinglaw
Kitty Edmonds
Spokane
Washington
Winter shopping at the Eclipse Corner earns praise
An old style ad urges readers to buy shingles Hastings shingles coal tarred felt Sunshine windows and barn gates. It promotes winter comfort stock sales and quick repairs while noting an upcoming E P minstrel show at the opera house after Thanksgiving.
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Jose
Iowa
Opera House
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John A, MelLaughilin
M. W. Yervick
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J. W. Schweitzer
Henry M. Carpentor
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