Governor Pennypacker Criticizes Franklin Autobiography
The Pennsylvania governor defends Benjamin Franklin's Autobiography as honest though unexpurgated editions contain some harsh passages. He compares Franklin to Swift Pope and Fielding, noting moral boundaries of the era while praising the book's charm and usefulness for youth despite omissions.
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Pennypacker
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin
Dean’ Swift
Pope
Fielding
Tom Jones
Beets Factory Closure Stirs Third District Debate
The Waverly beet sugar factory closing stirs readers in the Third district with the Telegraph-Herald arguing tariff changes caused the shutdown while management claims it never paid, sparking discussion that may not boost Connolly’s position.
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Waverly
Telegraph-Herald
Dubuque
Bull Moose Leader Attacks AG Appointee Rankin
C F Franke chair of the bull moose state committee denounces Attorney General Cosson for choosing Wiley S Rankin Mason City a former bull mooser as his assistant The charge aims to weaken the bull moose organization and follows the Second district election raising questions about Hanley’s showing.
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C. F. Franke
Bull Moose State Committee
Cosson
Wiley S. Rankin
Mason City
Bull Moose
Franke
Hanley
Cedar Rapids Politician John T. Hamilton Seeks Democratic Nomination
Cedar Rapids wholesaler John T. Hamilton announces he will contend for the Democratic nomination for governor. A former congressman from 1891 to 1893 and state board of control member 1906 to 1909, Hamilton is described as conservative and advancing in years.
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John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Congress
Robert G. Cousins
State Board of Control
Second District Narrowed Democrat Lead
The democratic papers praise a smaller plurality for their candidate in the Second district while noting real gains for the Republican challenger. The district leans Democratic, and Vollmer should still win it next fall.
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Vollmer
Candidacy Message Impresses the Seventh District
The long platform-like announcement of W. O. Payne’s run for Congress may be read by few in the Seventh district who dislike lengthy political statements, though it reflects a strong fire in his soul.
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W. O. Payne
Congress
Death of Senator Augustus O. Bacon Remains noted
The Georgia senator Augustus O. Bacon dies, described as above average in patriotism. As chairman of the foreign relations committee he was a safe and wise leader. He was conservative sensible and prudent in foreign affairs.
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Augustus O. Bacon
Georgia
Committee On Foreign Relations
Long Ago Hearing On Monticello Rail Service
A distant newspaper note recalls a hearing before the railroad commissioners about extra train service for towns along the Monticello Calmar and Monticello Davenport routes of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway. The event is described as long past and largely forgotten.
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Railroad Commissioners
Monticello- Calmar
Monticello-Davenport
Sycamore Street
Maple Street
Chestnut Street
Center Street
C.D. Chase
Monticello
Towa
Preacher Talks Of Call May Signal Pay Rise
A Chicago congregation hears a pastor claim a higher calling from another church may be a subtle approach to requesting a raise in salary. The revelation hints at financial tensions within the ministry and may affect his standing with the flock.
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Chicago Daily News
George D Perkins Elevates Faith as Guiding Principle
In a Marshalltown Times-Republican reflection, George D Perkins is praised as a model of religious faith for young men. The piece notes his hospital confrontation with mortality and his final birthday letter asking for divine guidance. It emphasizes trust in the Lord as the root of intelligence and success.
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Marshalltown
George D. Perkins
Perkins
God
President aims immediate repeal of Panama Canal toll exemption
The Independent notes the president's firm position to repeal the toll exemption for American ships despite the democratic platform. It argues the move aligns with the Hay Pauncefote treaty, preserves equal treatment for all nations, and seeks international support amid tensions in Mexico.
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Independent
Congress
Panama Canal
Mexico
Cedar County backs one judge candidate per county
The Tipton Advertiser notes J. W. Jamison of Cedar Rapids may run for judge but has not announced. It lists Judge Milo P. Smith and Judge Ellison as contenders and urges Cedar County to back Colonel Moffit, urging one candidate from Jones and one from Linn counties.
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Tipton
Moffit of
Cedar
Cedar County
Jones
Linn
Popular Sentiment on Iowa Liquor Law Debate
The Chariton Leader argues the liquor question could be decided by popular vote, noting the divide between prohibition and license. It critiques liquor interests and compares the trade to cocaine and white slave trades, calling it a form of iniquity.
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Knoxville Express
Iowa
Chariton
Tide Turn in American Politics Spells Republican Prospects
Des Moines Capital notes a shift in political sentiment after yesterday's Second district election. It argues the result signals opposition to the Wilson tariff bill, reduces Roosevelt's influence without his sustained support, and suggests proper organization could yield a Republican majority in November.
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Des Moines
Theodore Roosevelt
Definition of a tightwad in Omaha Bee
A humorous Omaha Bee item defines a tightwad as a man who sneaks the smoldering butt of his cigar into a street car.
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Omaha
Supreme Court Upholds Webb-Kenyon Law in Iowa
The Webb-Kenyon bill prohibiting liquor importation into dry territory is valid in Iowa. The supreme court upheld the law's constitutionality in an opinion handed down last Tuesday.
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Webb-Kenyon
Iowa
Supreme Court
Ground Hog Delivers Expected Prognosis
The ground hog has performed as anticipated, signaling the seasonal forecast with typical prudence and timing.
Center Point Journal Change Sparks Local News
Frank Lilly and Clarence Uoole bought the Center Point Journal. The Northwood grammar school building burned last week. Rev A W Miles of Hawarden received a call from Traer Congregational church. Several local obituaries and community notes follow, including deaths of Dr T M Williams and Rev John F Bowen, weddings at Dyersville, and a large estate bankruptcy case in Dubuque.
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Frank Lilly
Clarence Uoole
Center Point Journal
Northwood
A. W. Miles
Hawarden
Congregational Church of
Traer
J.©. Nieman
Manchester
Eugene Peck
Hartley Journal
Johnson County
Iowa City
T. M. Williams
Mount Vernon
J. Hy Allen
Gillen House
Anamosa
Bedell
Charles Kashallek
Dubuque
William Oehler
Delhi
Himalayan trek to Naina Tal and Snowy Range summit
A travelogue describes leaving Kathgodam by horse to Naini Tal, passing forests and monkeys, enduring a sudden downpour, and reaching the hill station. The author visits Philander Smith College, notes English officials and missionaries, then climbs Mount Cheena to view the Snowy Range of the Himalayas, praising nature’s majesty and the distant Tibet and Nepal regions.
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Kathgodam
Naina Tal
China
India
Kathgodlam
Tonga
Naini Tal
Far East
Coolie
Coolia
Jool
Philander Smith College
R. ©. Busher
Polo Club
Cheann
Cheena
Himalyas
Tvo
Great Range
Roorkee
Chinese Republic
Spain
France
Pyrenees
Alps
Tibet
Naina
Payne Candidate for Congress In Seventh District
Carroll Herald notes W O Payne declares rejoicing at a suggestion Republicans unite. The piece recalls his past two years of participation in efforts to disrupt and destroy the party from which he now seeks election.
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Carroll Herald
W.O. Payne
Notice of Probate of Will in Jones County Iowa
District Court in Jones county Iowa announces the filing of the last will of Peter Ommen deceased for probate. A Mar term 1914 is set for final proof and probate, with interested parties invited to appear and contest the will. Clerk G A Fisher certifies the notice. J W Dexsee is attorney for the estate.
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Ae District Court
Jones County
Peter Ommen
G. A. Fisher
Iowa
J. W. Dexsee
Last Will and Testament of John McDonald Probate Notice
Iowa Jones County District Court opens probate for the last will and testament of John McDonald filed January 27 1914 with final proof set for March in the 1914 term. Clerk G A Fisher lists Herrick Reed and J W Doxsee as attorneys for the estate.
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State OF
Iowa
Jones County
John McDonald
Mar
G. A. Fisher
Jones Co
Herrick & Reed and
J. W. Doxsee
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