Parting of the Ways in Moses Tale at Goshen
The piece portrays Moses torn between Pharaohs wealth and Hebrew deliverance as the princess mother journeys to Goshen. Moses wrestles with divine prophecy and the path of judgment while visions of bondage and eventual exodus unfold before him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Goshen
Sand
Egypt
Joseph’s Tomb
Ammihud
Ephraim
Abraham
Joseph
God
Canaan
Iowa congressional district overhaul proposed by Greene
Des Moines Feb 12 A sweeping change in Iowa districts introduces a bill by Representative Greene to set each of the 11 districts at about 11 000 population. The plan shifts Johnson and Muscatine counties from the Second district to create a Republican majority, leaving the Fifth district intact and adding the counties there. The measure aims to secure a solid Republican delegation and is expected to be acted on by the committee soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Woodard
Des Moines
Iowa
Greene
Congressional Committee
Johnson and Muscatine
Cousins
Iowa Legislature Debates Direct Vote for Senators and Farm Aid Bills
Iowa lawmakers consider a resolution by Senator L W Lewis to invite state executives to form committees for a nationwide plan to amend the constitution to elect U S senators by direct popular vote. Other measures tweak saloon hours and fund corn and stock judging programs for farmers. Harper wins a Hepburn pure food bill endorsement while a loan shark bill targets open accounts and assignments. Des Moines hosts anticipated national discussions next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lewis
Cummins
Iowa
Weeks
Guthrie County
Senate
Gale
Cerro Gordo County
Harper
Ottumwa
Mossberry
Washington
Lawson Speech Sparks Senate Show Momentum in Tax Fight
Lawmaker Thomas W. Lawson of Boston accused insurers and financiers led by Rockefellers Perkins Morgans of amassing untold sums from American policy holders. He urged governors and legislators to use collateral inheritance bills to redistribute hundreds of millions. A new house bill by Chassell repeals double taxation on aliens and allocates tax proceeds to counties with added collection fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson
Rockefellers
Perkinses
Morgans
Chassell
Oil Bill Aims to End Oil Price Discrimination
The Kansas oil agitation extended to Iowa with a bill introduced by the executive committee. The measure targets price discrimination across state regions, allegedly targeting Standard Oil methods of competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa
Anti Smoot Plan Defeated in House Vote
The Anti Smoot plan failed as the House rejected the resolution to oust Utah Senator Reed Smoot. Opposition centered on opposing instruction of Iowa senators on how to vote with a close result of 338 to 28 and little debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Iowa
Utah
National Senate
Bill on public official passes aims for railroads control
The house considers a pass bill requiring railroads to issue passes to all public officials from notary to governor. It passed railroads committee and awaits a house vote while a senate measure bans free rides for officials. The Clary bill for new trials for crime convicts was effectively killed in the senate after recommittal and postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Railrroad Committee
Senate
Clary
Clary House
Committee On Judiciary
Legislative News in Brief Sparks Senate Action
Senate acts on several bills including a municipal accounting measure by Senator Dunham to standardize city accounts. The anti primary petition moves to Senator Harper and elections committee. The Smith bill to remove the party circle from Australian ballots advances. A Cummings pure food substitute moves in agriculture committee. The judiciary guillotine note follows as bills are cut down. Mossberry bill for pharmacist exams advances. Dowell bill allows Ames College bequest acceptance. Glenwood funding debated. Fort Madison prison site view warns against abandonment. anti hazing bill passes 76 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Dunham
Auditor of State
Harper
Ottumwa
Committee On Elections
Senate Elections Committee
Smith
House Committee On Agriculture
Judiciary Committee
Senate Pharmacy Committee
Mossberry
State Pharmacy Commission
Dowell
Ames College
George W. Catt
Gillilland
Glenwoca
Fort Madison
House
Rail properties in Davenport seek sale to eastern capital
Stockholders of the Tricity Railway company with 40 miles of electric line in Davenport Rock Island Moline Ill and related firms vote on selling to eastern capitalists. Officials hint a deal closing in weeks. value runs to several millions for the valuable properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Tricity Railway Company
Rock Island
Moline
People’s Power Company
Ill
People’s Light Company
Mississppi Valley Traction Company
Watertown
Sevral
Cummins Signals Candidacy in Primghar Speech
Gov. Cummins outlined a probable bid for a third term in a forthcoming formal announcement. He spoke to the Farmers' Institute on railroad rate legislation a state wide primary and civic duties. The appearance marked his first visit to the Eleventh district after George D. Perkins of Sioux City announced his own candidacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Primghar
Farmers’ Institute
George D. Perkins
Sioux City
City in a Predicament Knoxville Mayor in Iowa asylum
Mayor Alexander of Chariton has been sent to the Iowa inebriate asylum for one year. The city faces a near government crisis as three of six council members are absent, preventing a quorum. Councilmen Funk and Manning are away in Ohio and abroad, while Darrah serves in the Iowa legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Alexander
Chariton
Iowa
Funk
Ohio
Frank Manning
California
Mexico
J. H. Darrah
Roosevelt May Appoint Clark to Interstate Commission
Cedar Rapids reports President Roosevelt weighs making HE F Clark head of the Order of Railway Conductors a member of the interstate commerce commission if the bill to expand the commission passes. Clark would represent organized railway labor and is viewed with favor, though Hepburn allies may still pursue their own appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
HE. F. Clark
Order of Railway Conductors
Interstate Commission
Mr. Clark
Fires threaten Denison sheds and rail deaths at Meriden
Denison fire endangered large sheds of Steuart Lumber before being extinguished. In Meriden John Gill and Charles Cosgrove were killed when run down by an Illinois Central fast train. Raymond Quinn injured. Other notes report water bonds approved in Montezuma, Mrs. Beard shot dead in Mason City, and various local incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Stewart Lumber Company
Meriden
John Gill
Charles Cosgrove
Illnois Central
Raymond Quinn
Dr. Quinn
Montezuma
Mason City
Mary J. Beard
Des Moines
Robert Lehman
Albia
Musecatine
St. Mathias
Marshalltown
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Calhoun and Brown
Estherville
Michael Madigan
Rock Island
Muscatine
Wilse Murphy
Wellman
Mareigo
Thomas Crawford Lockhard
Iowa
Medical insights and notes on health topics from the era
The piece surveys medical beliefs and events including coffee linked to epilepsy, influenza-related deafness, diphtheria spread via shared utensils, Koch's expedition to study sleeping sickness, Canterbury hospital rings for tying patients, Japanese medical degrees recognition in the British Empire, concerns over dog medicine and quack doctors, and Matsura's hair study showing bodily state reflected in hair growth history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Koch
German East Africa
Canterbury
England
British General Medical Council
British Empire
Straits Settlements
British
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Matsura
Leper Colony Planer Arrives in New York to Start China Lepros
Father F. L. Conrady, successor to Father Damien, arrives in New York to finalize plans for establishing leper colonies in China. Born in Belgium, he began priestly work in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
F. L. Conrady
Damien
New York
Belgium
India
Costly Separation Costs Sweden 277 775
Swedish budget records show the separation from Norway cost Sweden in the amount of 277 775, reflecting financial implications of the political break. The report cites official budgeting figures for the separation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Notable Foreign Figures and a Curious Vinaigrette Vehicle
A French city sighting notes a two wheeled vinaigrette vehicle drawn by a man or boy. Henry Labouchere, retiring MP, spent over 1 million defending libel suits as editor of Truth. Thomas Price, South Africa's new premier, born 1852 in North Wales, trained as a stonecutter. John Hasketh reports on Britain’s top telegraphic service. Francis Villiers, English minister in Lisbon, has a famous foreign office pedigree. Sir David Gill resigns as Cape astronomer-royal after landmark Cape observatory work including sun distance measurements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benuvais
Henry Labouchere
Truth
Thomas Price
South Africa
North Wales
Parliament House
John Hasketh
United States
Europe
General Post Office
Great Britain
Francis Villiers
Lisbon
Foreign Office
David Gill
Cape
England
Cape Observatory
Odd Bits of Wit and Advice From the Houston Post
A collection of humorous aphorisms and quips about luck, judgment, romance, and everyday dilemmas. The lines poke fun at women, honesty, insomnia, and environmental humor, ending with a playful jab about an angry ointment of advice.
Webster License for Dictionary Words Sparks Debate
A policy discussion emerges over word usage restricted to terms found in Webster's dictionary. Officials emphasize that authorized words may be used in official texts while avoiding names of individuals. Critics warn about potential overreach and linguistic limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster's Dictionary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edwon
Heb
Dres
Carstensen
Wright
Bolons
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Iona
Iowa State
Great Western Railway
P. G. Holden
Ames
Iowa State Grain Dealers’ Association
G. A. Wells
St. Jacobs
Price
Pert and Poiwn
Houston Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek
Mich
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!