America Seen as Paradise Amid Global Unrest Commentary
A columnist argues America remains a rare refuge of comfort compared with Europe and the Near East noting unemployment in Britain and political upheaval in Germany France Italy and Russia. The piece also critiques modern fiction by Freudian authors and warns against views that marriage will become obsolete.
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Europe
Near East
America
Germany
France
Italy
Mussolini
Greece
Turkey
Balkan States
Board Hears Plan for Enlarged Anamosa Reformatory Printing Plant
The Board of Control considers expanding the Anamosa reformatory printing operation amid union labor protests. Reported plans suggest convict-made supplies could pressure wage labor in counties statewide, risking increased labor unrest in union strongholds.
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Board of Control
Anamosa Reformatory
Reformatory
College student sued over Main Street sketch
A Shellsburg resident sues a Drinnell College girl for 5000 dollars claiming the town portrait she wrote about Main Street ridiculed real inhabitants. The author faced backlash for naming real residents and was advised that truth can hurt in stories about townspeople.
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Drinnell College
Shellsburg
Senate passes corn products bill amid labeling debate
The senate endorses the corn products bill placing it on parity with other sugar without labeling, angering cane and beet sugar states. Observers warn it opens the way to liberalizing oleo margarine labeling and non coloring. Cotton seed states push for similar favors and packers may spur a new dairymen clash.
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Senate
Ramon Franco sails Spain to Brazil in record Atlantic voyage
Ramon Franco completed a 3,683 mile nonstop journey from Spain to Brazil with three intermediate stops, earning praise for the bold Spanish achievement surpassing Columbus's era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon Franco
Spain
Brazil
Columbus
Atlantic
Brookhart Pleads Plurality Boost Before Senate Committee
Senator Brookhart tells the elections committee he had at least an 68 vote plurality over Steck. He recalls his boast of a 300000 plurality in his campaign as he argues the record.
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Brookhart
Elections Committee of
Senate
Steck
Tribune plans agricultural relief with beer manufacture
The Chicago Tribune proposes agricultural relief by manufacturing 2.76 beer to encourage barley and curb wheat and corn. The Sioux City Journal notes restraint and questions why whisky production is not endorsed to expand corn markets.
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Sioux City Journal
The
Chicago Tribune
Tribune
Journal
Business prospects for 1926 rise with modest gains
The Sioux City Journal notes January 1926 shows no major downturn in activity, with fewer business failures nationwide and a rising number of concerns. Export trade likely to reach a new high, while Europe’s revival supports American commerce. farm policy and tax legislation bolster general business conditions.
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Sioux City Journal
United States
Europe
America
Madden Voices Budget Watchdog View on Appropriations
Rep Madden argues that business influence skews federal spending while local and state budgets rise. He warns against dependent information from self serving officials and urges taxpayers to demand economy and curb unnecessary government activity.
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Rep. Madden
Congress
Washington Leadership and Revolutionary War Resolve
The article reflects on George Washingtons leadership from Valley Forge and cites General Green and Steubens roles, noting public indifference at the time and Adams observation of limited support. It argues Washington and his officers persevered, shaping a successful push for independence.
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Dubuque
Washington
Leutenants
Green
Steuben
John Adams
Great Britain
Firearms Tied to Accidents Inexperience Cited
Sioux City Journal notes firearms in inexperienced hands caused deaths in recent weeks with hunters killed in peculiar ways and many accidental tragedies. The piece warns that even experienced users are dangerous when others unfamiliar with them handle firearms.
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Sioux City Journal
Anamosa District Court Term Progress and Cases
The January term enters its second week with motions and equity work completed. Jury trials were assigned early. several criminal cases await further action while others are dismissed or continued. Probate matters include final reports, guardianships, and estates of Sinkey Brock Kennedy McClout Buresh and related land leases and real estate contracts.
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State of Iowa
Nell Mullen
Grant Streeper
Clarence Rickels
George Sawyer
Anamosa
Roy Bullock
Carl Stickney
Milo F. Stickney
Andrew Sinkey
Phillip Williams
Clara Taylor
Schoonover Trust Co
Charles Taylor
Sarah McIntyre
Myrtle E. Brock
Joseph J. Kennedy
Mirza McClout
Vince Buresh
Hardier days and modern comforts clash in civic musings
The piece contrasts past and present in everyday life from Towa pioneers and open work to modern conveniences and school buses. It argues enduring physical stamina and moral character grow from hardship, while easy lives may erode strength, urging society to seek new conflicts and trials.
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Cedar Rapids
Towa
Harrow
Lfe
Senator Borah Faces Filibuster Over World Court Vote
The Milwaukee Journal reports on a Senate clash over adherence to the world court. Senator Borah leads a bloc opposing the vote while Senator Blease of South Carolina launches attacks on diplomats and evolving ideas, exposing the chamber’s divisions and backwoods prejudices.
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Milwaukee Journal
Borah
United States
World Court
Jim” Reed
Reed
Senator Blease
South Carolina
Senate
Washington
Senate Chamber
Blease
Mr. Borah
The Blight of Self Pity Editorial
The Rock Rapids Reporter argues farmers are often victims of self pity and must help themselves. It notes farmers complain while some make money, contrasts with other industries solving issues, and urges farmers to take initiative rather than rely on ongoing aid.
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Rock Rapids
Winter Repair Time for Farm Equipment
Winter prompts farmers to service tractors, plows, and machinery. Local hardware stores offer parts and tune ups as advisers urge readiness for spring fieldwork.
Multiple New Developments From Iowa Cities This Week
Reports include marriage of Dr A B Curran and Mabel Spry in Fayette. death of Mrs A J House in Maquoketa. approval to dam the Maquoketa River. Farmers Merchants Bank of Grand Mound to reorganize. Independence high school wins debate over Maquoketa. Mrs Irene Kelly dies from injuries in Davenport accident. Dr Harry M Bradley and Grace P John a marry in Manchester. St Johns parish Independence awards parochial school contract. Town City and DeWitt Madrid Dyersville state class status changes. Mrs Marinda May dies at Manchester. Cedar Rapids sorghum mill planned. Effie Cherry mayors bid in Cedar Rapids. William Kramer named Dubuque County jailor. Leo Funk injured by gas explosion in Edgewood. Dubuque county grand jury indicts ex bank officers. Martin Steen sues Dubuque Electric Co. Henry W Rohrer dies in Farley. Olin Christian church burns. Mrs Asmus Peterson involved in Maquoketa homicide.
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A. B. Curran
Upper Iowa University
Mabel L. Spry
Fayette
A. J. House
Maquoketa
A. J. Houge
State Executive Council
Eastern Iowa Power Company of
Maquoketa River
Jackson County
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of
Grand Mound
State Banking Department
Independence
Supt
T. R. Roberts
Irene Kelly
Davenport
Harry M. Bradley
Grace P. Johna
Manchester
Bradley
St. John’s
Lauritzen Construction Company
Waterloo
Monticello
Ben J. Gibson
DeWitt
Dyersville
Madrid
Marinda May
J. A. May
John W. May
Delaware County
May
Cedar Rapids
Waconia
Minnesota
Cedar’ Rapids
Effie
Cedar Rapid
William Kramer
Dubuque
Leo P. Hemmer
Earl Stearns
American Legion
Dyzraville
Kramer
Dubuque County
Dyersville Farmers’ State Bank
Liberty
John T. Sudmeir
Christian Church
Asmus Peterson
Fatal Farmhouse Double Tragedy Near Maquoketa
A 73 year old man and his wife died in a double self inflicted shooting at their farm six miles north of Maquoketa. The bodies were found Friday morning by their sons Gus 28 and Emil 20 who slept through the incident. Police and a coroner were notified and neighbors reported she had recently visited a doctor about her health.
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Peterson
Gus
Emil
John McCutcheon
Pacifist stance outlined by Hanford MacNider interview
In the Boston Transcript interview Hanford MacNider, assistant secretary of war, rejects war and argues for peace. He says a real pacifist fears war, cites home fires and warns against tearing up insurance policies. He proposes automatic sprinklers and a focused emergency insurance structure.
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Hanford MacNider
Boston Transcript
Jane Addams
Sugar in a Bushel of Corn Surprises Iowa Readers
A Wallaces Farmer correspondent explains corn starch and sugar yields from a bushel. Currently about 10 pounds of 34 pounds of starch become sugar, with roughly 12 pounds sold as starch and 12 pounds converted to corn syrup. Future demand could raise sugar yield to 25 or 30 pounds per bushel.
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Wallace
The Midwest Awakens to Rights and Fair Trade
Rock Rapids review argues the Midwest has slept while the East profits from tariffs and big manufacturers. It urges farmers to rise, claim fair prices, and resist submission to injustices that damage their self respect and livelihoods.
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Rock Rapids
Middle West
Reservations at the world court spark new difficulties
The New York Times reports reservations tied to the world court resolution are unsatisfactory, portend delay, and are grudging. President Coolidge seems ready to accept the best Senate can obtain, likened to a lecturer’s hat passed for contributions with none forthcoming. White House says practical reservations won’t face opposition. The Senate’s practical terms are described as political bribery to win votes.
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New York Times
Senate
Monticello Express Charged With Moral Failings by Hopkinton Leader
The Hopkinton Leader accuses the Monticello Express of sleeping on post and slipping past guards to raise sheep, applauding its countywide 104 percent moral record while noting defections in the Rann and Carr districts. It laments the burden of moral leadership and hints at expectations on its own stance.
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Hopkinton
Monticello Express
Rann and
Carr
Iowa revolt in minds of revolt-loving democrats
A Rock Rapids Reporter notes talk of an Iowa revolt mainly among Democrats while a San Francisco Chronicle item mocks a guard’s reaction to a salesgirl, highlighting divergent political and social commentary.
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Rock Rapids
Iowa
San Francisco Chronicle
Seed corn testing urged across Jones County farms
The Jones County Farm Bureau urges ear testing of seed corn and a countywide survey to determine seed needs and sales. Morley Savings Bank offers to test at 1 cent per ear. Gathers timings for dairy feeding and management schools in Monticello, Antioch, and Wyoming. board meeting notes.
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Morley Savings Bank
Jones County
Holden
Torgium
Extension Service
Monticello
Antioch Church
Jackson Township
Memorial Hall
Wyoming
The
Jones County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Dairy cows culled heavily in December as feed costs rise
Iowa State College dairy specialists note December cow testing reports show 862 cows sent to the butcher due to unprofitable production. Winter feed costs and strict record-keeping by cow testing associations drive extensive culling, with 60 associations covering over 16,000 cows owned by about 1,500 farmers. Top producers include Cherokee’s purebred Holsteins with 47.2 pounds butterfat and Cedar Falls Holsteins yielding 101.5 pounds in two milkings.
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Iowa State College
Cherokee State Hospital
Cherokee
J. Hasbrouch
Grundy Center
Haugen Bros
Lake Mills-Scarville Association
Kossuth County Association
Yount Hanson
Cedar Malls
J. Hansel
Colesbury
Aograd Guernsey
Hillcrest Dire Ot Linn County Association No. 1
Rolfe Arrow on Iowa Bank Failures and Moral Fortitude
The speaker laments bank failures in Iowa while praising honest bankers and criticizing a few who resorted to unlawful acts. He stresses that banks are a community pulse and urges support for those who stayed true, framing the crisis as a collective burden and calling for moral resilience. He notes women’s view on dress spans life stages.
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Rolfe
Iowa
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Walter Glen
Farley
Rohrer
Cascade
G. W. Beatty
Midwest
Farm Bureau Notes
Banks
Monticello State Bank
Chiropractor
Dr. Hoffmann
O'Neill Bros
Lovell Township
Duroc Jersey
O’neill Bros
Pp. J
J. C. Herard
Auctioneers
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