Big insurance companies and a critic's stance
The author argues against the control of large life insurers by few financiers and praises smaller mutuals like Michigan Mutual and Royal Union. He notes Senator Allison's Senate record and laments Russia's autocracy while condemning anarchists and assassinations as obstacles to reform.
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Lawson
Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York
Harry Lehr
Sherry’s
Wall Street
Hyde
Mutual Life of
New York
Equitable
Michigan Mutual
Detroit
Royal Union Mutual
Des Moines
Register Life
Davenport
Resignation of Iowa Northern District Collector over nepotism
The article notes Mr. J. A. Sammuis resigned as collector for the Northern District of Iowa after admitting salaries were divided between two deputies benefiting his brother. It portrays Sammuis as seeking office over private business and mentions prior law practice in LeMars. It also touches on Hearst Sullivan dispute and editorial bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sammuis
Iowa
Sammis
LeMars
United States
Self protection drives Iowa private banks toward public scrutiny
The text argues private Iowa banks face mandatory public asset disclosures and exams under state or national rules, linking this to fourteen of nineteen bank failures last year. It notes Iowa has the most banks in the nation and praises well supervised banks, predicting a future law to bring all banks under formal examination provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Congress
Canada
United States
Judge Evans Rules on Biennial Amendment Validity
Judge Evans sustains the validity of the constitution amendment in a preliminary ruling. The case will be submitted to the supreme court, with hopes to place it before May term court justices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans
Supreme Court
Olin Bank Failure Sparks Dividend Guesswork
Ten percent of funds is estimated to be available for depositors in the Olin bank failure with many customers asking who will receive the remaining ninety percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Government takes hand in probe of Standard Oil system
Congressman R G Cousins gave the Lincoln Day address in Portland Maine praising the audience as appreciative while questioning the Ida Tarbox work and noting government interest in investigating the Standard Oil system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida
R. G. Cousins
Portland
Maine
Iowa Weather Refinery Idea Sparks Light-Hearted Debate
A playful question compares Kansas plan for an oil refinery to Iowa, asking why Iowa would not have a weather refinery instead. The quip highlights regional ambitions and humor about processing weather into energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Iowa
Public Office Side-Lights Stir Commentary From Texas
A Texas citizen protests a postmistress described as rude and abrupt in handling mail. The piece, tied to Henry A. Castle and McClure's March issue, critiques perceived bias toward Black and Mexican people and notes a mayor’s hat incident in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Castle
Post Office Department
McClure
Texas
When Does a Bride Stop Being a Bride
A woman may know she is no longer a bride when she pays uncomplimentary expenses for her husband. The signs include his criticism of her dresses, jealousy, economy with kisses, nagging, and sarcasm about food. She stops caring for breakfast in curl papers, hears praise for other women, and notes changes as meals quiet and routines shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Be Neat and Affectionate in Philadelphia Girl Ideal
The Philadelphia Inquirer promotes a wholesome ideal for girls stressing neatness, natural charm, and warmth toward family and neighbors. It favors avoiding affectation moods and emphasizes health, athleticism, and kindness to elders, the poor, and children as desirable womanly traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Proposals on Rail Rates and Canadian Reciprocity
Congressman Robert G. Cousins urges federal control of interstate rail rates to prevent discrimination. He defends the Dingley tariff, opposes tariff revision, and warns against Canadian reciprocity that would sacrifice farm protection. He ties tariff policy to farmers’ prosperity and political positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Cousins
E. S. King
Grundy Co Farmers Institute
Grundy Center
Town
House of Representatives
United States
Philadelphia
Higgs
Grundy County
Iowa
Canada
Milwau kee Division Gets Telegraph Pole Installation Update
Hopkinton Leader notes a corps of men laying new telegraph poles along the Milwaukee division. Frost is minimal due to wind swept ground and snow cover acts as protection, aiding spring thaw and quick soil absorption for pole holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Milwaukee
Hopkinton Boy Charlie Edges Toward Recovery After Horse Incident
Charlie, son of C. Spence, who was kicked by a horse weeks ago in Hopkinton, shows signs of recovery though doctors fear possible loss of sight in one eye.
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Hopkinton
Charlie
C. Spence
Population of state institutions rises in January
In January the inmate population reached 6040, marking an increase of 244 for the year. The rise reflects growing counts in state institutions and signals ongoing capacity or policy impacts.
Farm for Sale with Water, Buildings and Orchard
An all improved farm features a level lay, abundant timber and a flowing stream never drying. It includes a seven room wood home, a barn for 12 horses, granary, hog pen, two hog sheds, cow stables for 50, and a second dairy with partitions. Exterior painted, fruit trees and a good apples orchard.
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United States Senate
John Sherman
Sherman
Stewart
Nevada
Senate
Onur
Committee On Appropriations
Russia
Des Moines Register-Leader
Hearst
Sullivan
Stoke
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hepburn
Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee
House
Dolliver
Commerce Committee
Sth
Fifth District
Towa
America
Alan
Lincoln
Supreme Court of the United States
Abraham Lincoln
New England
Adair County
Bridgewater and
Same Dis
Tance
Fontanelle
Aouth
Sumner County
Kangas
Sandy
Bridgewater, Iowa
Shaws
Lowell State Bank
St. P
Monticello
Chicago
Omaha
Colorado
Bloux
Cedar Rapids
St Paul Kansia City
Farley
Calmar Freight
Oxford Freight
Ferndell
Jay's
J. E. Bateman
W. First St
Anas Stomacr
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