Death of Henry Watterson Reflects Old Time Editors
The Louisville Courier Journal editor Henry Watterson's passing marks the last of a era of editors whose personalities shaped their papers. The piece notes the shift from individual editorial voices to corporate control, with implications for consistency and public voice. It also touches on Prohibition era debates, economic unrest, and Iowa’s 1846 statehood history with lawmakers Lefler and Hastings.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Jour Nal
Gregley
Bennett
Bowles
Raymond
Medill
iNor
Hearst
Watterson
Reckless Driving and Auto Liability Highlighted
A district court in Jones County held a mobile owner liable for damages when another driver, not the owner, caused harm while acting in the owner’s business. Similar suits in Dubuque involve firms facing claims over deaths from reckless company drivers. The message warns against employing reckless automobile operators and notes the legal risk to employers.
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Jones County
Dubuque
Torbert Drug Co
Anarchists Goldman Berkman Shapiro Deported for Exile
The article notes Emma Goldman and her associates Berkman and Shapiro, labeled anarchists, were sent to Russia for the good of America but found Russia unsuitable. It argues they belong in Russia, and urges their relocation. It also covers a testimonial gift to Judge F F Dawley from Jones County lawyers, acknowledging his illness and popularity.
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Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
Alexander Shapiro
Russia
America
Germany
Jones County
F. F. Dawley
Cedar Rapids
Women’s new duties include duty of execution in Allamakee
In Allamakee county the first woman sheriff Gunda Martindale will now carry out a court ordered death sentence. The article notes she enjoyed public duties but will soon perform an execution by springing the trap to end Earl Thresa’s life, risking her composure.
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Allamakee
Gunda Martindale
Earl Thresa
Debate in Ireland treaty favors ratification in Dail Éireann
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes Irish sentiment in favor of ratifying the Anglo Irish Treaty. De Valera admits popular support but argues debate before a plebiscite could shift his stance. The editorial warns rejection could bring war with England and delay independence, praising expediency to secure liberal terms and Ireland’s freedom to govern itself.
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Dubuque
Ireland
de Valera
Burke
England
Friends of Ireland
Release of Debs Sparks Mixed Reactions
The New York Tribune notes Debs is freed and President Harding earns praise for mercy while urging remembrance of Debs actions that interfered with war prosecution. It warns against emulation and stresses Debs was not a political prisoner but harmed national unity.
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New York Tribune
Eugene V. Debs
Harding
Debs
Kaiser
Economic conference urged to rebalance world finance and trade
Sioux City Journal notes bankers industrial leaders and statesmen call for an economic conference after the arms conference to reduce war risk and stabilize global finance. Chauncey Depew proposes using Allied debt to stabilize exchange and support European credit while aiding American farmers.
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Sioux City Journal
New York
America
United States
Chauncey Depew
Europe
President Pardons 24 Prisoners Including Debs for Christmas Release
President Harding pardoned 24 federal prisoners former charged under espionage and disloyalty laws, including Eugene V. Debs. Five soldiers were pardoned with automatic restoration of voting rights. most others had no citizenship restoration. The action signals a broader clemency policy reflecting changed wartime conditions and aims to let detainees spend Christmas at home.
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Harrison
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Harding
Presidential sons praised for education and character
Des Moines Capital notes that Theodore Roosevelt Taft and Grover Cleveland have sons who are educated and honorable. The Cleveland boys attend Harvard, with Richard Folsom a 24 year old marine veteran and Francis Grover named for both parents. Eight sons from three presidents are described as bright and athletic.
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Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt
France
Taft
Grover Cleveland
Harvard
Cleveland
Richard Folsom
United States Marine Corps
Francis Grover
Supporting The Bloc Farmers Need Fair Returns
The Sioux CityRepublican Secretary of Agriculture Wallace notes farmers receive 38 cents on the dollar for their 1913 products while paying up to 2.69 for purchases, urging readjustment of sectional laws to benefit all. The Journal asks farmers to carry on and seek equitable compensation for their labor.
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Sioux City
Wallace
Long Iowa notices mix of deaths, trials and local events
A jumble of items reports deaths including David Chamberlain and Howard Clovin injuries from a car crash. It notes Civil War veterans, bond sales in Dubuque, university leadership speculation, legal cases, a Maquoketa high school fire, and various local incidents from Benton to Scott counties.
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Howard
Clovin
Vinton
Anamosa
Andersonville
F. A. Loomis
Cyrius Haun
Dubuque
C. W. Flint
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Syracuse University
Melvin
Everett Harger
Benton County
Hood
Glen Davis
Maquoketa
Co. B. Downs
Independence
Downs
Merrill Kafir
Philip Kafir
Springville
Wm. H. Brown
Epworth
Ali
Martin Denlinger
Zwingle
Zwingle Crossing
Scott County
Thrifter Farm
Utica Ridge Road
Buchel
J. Keating
Davenport
Earle Throst
Inga Magnuson
Dorchester
H. E. Taylor
Waukon
Throst
CG. J. Lynch
Mechanicsville
Johnson & Donnelly
Cedar Rapids
Lynch
Higley
The Gutenberg Bible First Printed and Its Storied History
The article narrates the Gutenberg Bible as the first movable type printed book, dated between 1450 and 1466, noting its manuscript-like style with blank initials filled by hand. It discusses its rarity, auctions, and fame, including the Huntington Library purchase in 1911 for $50,000 and its status among collectors.
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Luther Brewer
Cedar Rapids
Booklover
John Gutenberg
Paris
Gutenberg
H. J. Huntington
Huntington Lbrary
California
King Will Admits Probate at Marion For Endowments
The will of William F. King former Cornell College president is admitted to probate in Marion. He leaves funds to his wife’s family and siblings’ heirs, endows 100 Margaret McKell King scholarships at Cornell, funds a professorial chair in memory of Lucy Hayes King, and bequeaths his entire library and two bronzes to Cornell. Executors named James B. Harlan Hamline H. Freer. will dated March 23 1907 witnessed by Laura F. Ristine and Harriet Smith.
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Vernon Hawkeye
Cornell College
William F. King
Marion
Margaret McKell King
Lucy Hayes King
College
James
Iowas Western Conference Titleand Black Football Stars
The Chicago Tribune notes Iowa winning the western conference football championship with star Slater and mentions Slater and Stewart as standout black players in local and suburban league all star selections. It contrasts athletics with boxing culture and comments on colleges training the intelligentsia versus the boxing ring. It also suggests Harry Wills could have excelled at a major university.
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Chicago ‘Tribune
Iowa
Slater
Stewart
America
Carpentier
Harry Wills
Harvard
Northwestern
Ohio State
A Warning to Fair Plungers
Anamosa Dureka reports a shift toward normal at agricultural expositions as the state board cuts admission to 50 cents from 75. County fairs face financial strain as promoters push costly, large-scale events. Modest, steady exhibits prove wiser than perpetual deficits driven by expansion.
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Anamosa Dureka
Footballs Harvest and Sorrow at Eagle Grove Deaths
A brief public comment laments ten high school football deaths this year in Eagle Grove and questions whether this tragedy prompts better scholarship, manners, or morals for survivors. The piece ends with a critical quip about efficiency experts and workplace happiness.
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Eagle Grove Eagle
Fun for the Funny Bits from Campus Pages
A collage of quips and jokes from student humor columns across colleges. Snippets include witty exchanges about office bosses, luck in games, legal puns, and courtroom banter, showing campus humor flair and playful wordplay.
Tuberculosis Demographics Report from Towa and U S
Data shows daily tuberculosis impact in Towa with funeral rates and child victims. U S mortality from tuberculosis surpasses a big city’s population, while wartime losses are lower. Regional cooperation and winter 1920 21 appropriations exceed 4 million dollars.
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Towa
United States
Membership Rise in Methodist Church Surges in 1921
The Methodist Episcopal Church reports a year end December 1 1921 membership gain of 90404 in communicants. Total U S membership stands at 3938666 and foreign lands at 642087 with benevolent receipts totaling 19472423 87 and 40198 churches and parsonages 84500 ministers and local preachers.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Oliver S. Baketel
Methodist Yearbook
New York
Methodist Church
United States
Old Stuff in Manchester Democrat on Immigrant Influence
The Manchester Democrat denounces Eastern European immigrants and their descendants as secretly embracing Bolshevik and Sovietist ideas. It claims they scorn American law and Christianity and are forming a Workers' Party to push these "abominable" doctrines.
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Manchester
Russia
Europe
United States
New dollar designs chosen in mint change
Director Baker announced the new silver dollar designs will circulate around December 30. One proposed design showed an American eagle clutching a broken sword, the other omitted the break. The nonbroken-sword design was accepted, symbolizing the nation entering a new era through the armament conference.
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Baker
Mint
Treasury
A Word to the Democrats Opinion Note in New York Times
The democrats have nothing to gain by labeling the senate the graveyard of treaties. They should welcome Republicans as reluctant converts to peace while avoiding lapses into heresy as opponents adopt orthodox stances.
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New York Times
Senate
French Naval Proposal Startles Washington Diplomats
French representatives in Washington express surprise at the strong reaction to their naval proposal. The diplomats say they are not accustomed to being taken so seriously by American officials.
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Kansas City
Washington
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