College integrity and snobbery lessons from campus life
The article contrasts University of Wisconsin student discipline with the broader view that failure can lead to success in other fields. It praises hardworking students, warns against intellectual snobbery, and quotes Mrs. R. H. Volland on staying grounded. It then shifts to the booming tin can trade as canned goods rise and kitchens rely on preserved food in crowded homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Hne
Pullman
Jury duty scandal shocks Pennsylvania club woman
A Pennsylvania club woman questions women’s jury rights after eighteen hours on a case. She recounts rough talk and a fellow juror seen with a man on her lap, while private acts in cars parks and trains raise alarm at women’s new political privileges.
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Pennsylvania
Bowery
Forgotten names and a misread senator in the Seer column
The writer laments how few study the past and notes misidentification of Senator Harlan of Iowa in the Cedar Rapids Republican Seer column, who served in Lincoln's cabinet and chaired the Alabama Claims court, but is called Senator Harland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Harlan
Iowa
U. S. Senate
Lincoln
Cedar Rapids
Harland
Mussolini presses bold bluff toward Germany in empire’s wake
The Italian dictator Mussolini, once a socialist, now tests power by bullying Germany. He learns that a show of bluff can cow others, though Germany’s empire still holds enough to resist Italy’s pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mussolini
Italy
Germany
Humboldt Republican Wordplay on Marriage and Meals
A humorous exchange notes an 18 year old bride facing fifty thousand meals and questions what the groom must endure. The wit contrasts a man wanting his child to resemble him with anger at being told the baby looks like him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
Early Newspapering In the County in Anamosa
Anamosa correspondent recalls T E Booth pioneer editor of the Eureka. In 1858 Anamosa had 400 subscribers and no advertising. Booth supported his family from his farm. The Eureka later carried patent medicine ads and faced harsh early days with few towns nearby and limited commerce.
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Anamosa
Des Moines State Register
T.E. Booth
Anamosa Eureka
Booth
Ows
Eureka
Eiijah Lovejoy
Alton
Ilnois
L. D. Crockwell
Mr. Booth
Cedar Raunds
Dubuque
Iowa City
Congress
Mrs. Booth
Iowa
The
State Historical Society
Reed assails world court policy in Cedar Rapids speech
Senator Reed of Missouri condemns the world court as a reversal of U S policy and urges opposition to its supporters. He implies U S governance by a minority and vows to defeat both Democratic and Republican backers in upcoming elections. He argues wars arise from quarrels and a world court could prevent larger conflicts.
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Sioux City Journal
Reed
Missouri
Cedar Rapids
United States
Senator Reed
Europe
America
World Court
Missouri highway commission outlines 1000 mile paving year
The Missouri state highway commission aims to build 1000 miles of paved roads this year with funds available. It completed 32 miles last year and reached the objective only impeded by bad weather while grading 388 miles. Over three years 1900 miles have been paved, showing the program's success and value of a unified system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Highway Commission
Farmer G M Miller Recalls First Crop and Frustrations
G M Miller of Hazelton reflects on planting his first Town crop in 1853 at age 16 and over the years facing floods droughts pests and political parasites. He criticizes farm politics and infrastructure as costly to farmers and notes Red Grange’s wealth and auto purchases as a disappointment to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Miller
Hazelton
Des Moines Register
Clean grounds key to easing pig louse problems on farms
A simple ground cleaning approach is proposed as the solution to recurring pig louse issues across multiple farms. The plan emphasizes sanitation, stable pens, and regular cleaning routines to reduce parasite presence and protect herd health.
Lincoln Quote on Upholding Law and Liberty
A Lincoln quotation from February 12, 1809 urges Americans to venerably uphold the laws, pledge life and property to the Constitution, and cultivate reverence for law from family to courts across society. It emphasizes teaching lawfulness in schools, primers, and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Congressman's critique of the Ward corporation plan and political rhetoric
The congressman argues the president invites political speeches amid tax debates and investigations. He criticizes proposals to fund charity from corporate income, labeling it extraordinary and dubious while defending a focus on economy and revenue cuts.
Cascade Pioneer chronicles Cascade's first automobiles
The Cascade Pioneer notes early I vehicles with M H Sanger as pioneer buyer. On July 18 1908 M H Lauser and Frank Wilcox bought a Murray car for 500 from Mead Cycle Chicago. The car soon ran around Cascade, while two 1907 Oldsmobiles cost 800 each, one kept by Lauser and the other given to William Corbin.
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Cascade Pioneer
Cascade
M. H. Sanger
M. H. Lauser
Frank Wilcox
Mead Cycle Company of
Chicago
Murray
Mike Lauser
Frank
Mr. Lanser
Olds Motor Works
Lansing
Michigan
William Corbin
Monticello
Dubuque Rum Runner Arrested After Car Stop
H C Sarazine a Dubuque rum runner was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Anderson at Greeley last week. He had ten gallons of intoxicating liquor in his car. His automobile was taken to Manchester and Sarazine was lodged in jail. He boasted hundreds would aid him but bail could not be posted.
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H.C. Sarazine
Dubuque
Sherif Anderson
Greeley
Manchester
Sarazine
Onions Highlighted as Vitamin Rich for Children Diet
Onions are presented as a good source of vitamins B and C and a fair source of calcium. The piece recommends including onions frequently in children's diets to boost nutrition.
Local News Crops and Crime Highlight Iowa Township Life
George Moraine from Coggon spoke on a Minneapolis station after an old fiddlers contest. Zwingle banker F J Steber held a banquet for directors and wives. James Cahalan of Waukon Junction pleaded guilty to illegal liquor. nine months in county jail. Johnson County bonds pass for road paving and gravel projects. University of Maryland appoints Raymond A Pearson as president. Mount Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa bans Sunday funerals for workers rest. Mrs Luke Clarkson of Clinton shot daughter then herself. maiden name Marie Ehrenberger of Preston. Henry Henderson Sr and wife celebrate 50th anniversary near Central City. Mrs Ella Brown and six escape house fire in Manchester. Hopkinton Leader lists top patrons of Farmers creamery. Dubuque seizes 215 gallons bootleg liquor from Edward Jensen. car confiscated. Cassady and Wallace win Iowa corn yield contest in South Central. medals awarded to top districts and growers. Grand and bachelor championships noted in state corn show.
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George Moraine
Coggon
Minneapolis
F. J. Steber
Security Savings Bank
Zwingle
James D. Cahalan
Waukon Junction
Johnson County
Dubuque
Edward KR. Jensen
Sioux City
Chicago
Jensen
Justice of the Peace
Ben W. Meyers
Fourth and Locust Streets
Meyers
Cassady and Wallace
Polk County
Iowa
R. A. Pearson
Iowa State College
McNeilly and Smith Glu Srs
Ende Hehe Nas
Cassady and
Wallace
South Central
Iowa Corn and Small Grain Growers’ Association
Henry Fox
Mitchell County
North Central
George L. Kurtzwell
MacNeilly
Smith
Jones County
Cassady
Ray A. Miller
O'Brien County
Paul Blumer
Kossuth County
W. BF. A. Rabe
Chickasaw County
Edwin Witter
Buena Vista County
Henry Schoeman
Grundy County
Jesse Bie
Black Hawk County
Charles J. Johnson
Monona County
Advertising and Perceptions in Midwestern Agriculture
The Des Moines conference speakers warned against false advertising that harms the Middle West’s credit and image. Iowa’s real rural character contrasts with back East stereotypes, and readers are urged to observe actual conditions. Missouri Valley News notes Chicago price stabilization at $1.50 per bushel could boost corn acreage.
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Manchester Democrat
Des Moines
Middle West
Iowa
State Fair Grounds
Missouri Valley News
Chicago
Monticello Sees Support Grow for Near East Refugees
Miss Esther Jamison and Miss Katherine Reynolds McCormick visit Monticello to urge aid for Near East Relief refugees in Salonica Greece. A year-old letter describes 80 000 widows and children lacking food and clothing while winter disease and cold claim lives. Donations through Near East Relief aid Miss Jamison’s mission and the Monticello effort to turn interest into action.
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Esther Jamison
Near East
Katherine Reynolds McCormick
Monticello
Henry van Dyke
Isber Dation
Salonica
Greece
Jamison
Lombok
Thrace
Miss Jamison
Near West
Miss McCormick
Altamosa
Wyoming
Monticello Adopts Street Building Numbering Ordinance
Monticello Iowa establishes a city wide building numbering system with metallic numbers visible from streets. The plan assigns numbers north south east or west from reference lines and requires owners to place numbers within 30 days or city will assign and bill the cost as a special assessment.
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City of
Monticello
Iowa
Towa
Elty Couneil
Elty
Sai
First Street
Division Street
Shelley Street
Gardine
Said City
South Cedar Street
North Cedar Street
Davidson Street
Cty
Ity Council
City c Ouse Ss
Jones County
Muanticello
Ray Mehternachs
Appraisers Named In Schipman Estate in Monticello
District court of Jones county Iowa appointed L W Lovell R H Rickliefs and A W Steiner on January 26 1926 as appraisers to value seventy one feet of Totelerity six in Warvels addition and the deceased Charles H Schipman estate personal property Fannie Jo Schipman widow has elected her distributive share An appraisal meeting is set for February 26 1926 at 10 a m at the Lowell State Bank Monticello Iowa and the report must be filed by March 1 1926 with objections due by noon March 2 1926.
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Mary Wagenaknecht
Lena Brown
George Schipman
Mattie Delong
Viola Schipman
Henry Schipman
Charles H. Schipman
District Court
Jones County
Iowa
Warvel
Monticello
Fannie Jo Schipman
Mimking
Lowell State Bank
L. W. Lovell
R. H. Rickliefs
A. W. Steiner
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District Court of Jones County Iowa schedules probate hearing for the last will of John Trail deceased filed January 26 1926 with final proof February 22 1926. Interested parties may appear to contest probate at the January term. Clerk B G Rees issues notice.
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Jones County
John Trail
John Trasi
B. G. Rees
Iowa
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Clinton
Gertrude
Marie Ehrenberger
Preston
Henry Henderson
Linn County
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Mrs. Henderson
Henderson
Coggan
Mr. Henderson
Ella Brown
Hopkinton Leader
Farmers’ Creamery
Fr. E. Williamson & Sons
R. J. Guthrie
W. J. Kurth
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Ed C. Orr
Chas. Vernimont
W. CG. Stock
H. D. Cook
Leo White
John Beitz
J. J. Lowher
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R. H. Balster
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