Washington as Founder and Father of His Country
This article recalls Washington’s life from his Mt Vernon retirement to his 1789 inauguration in New York, and argues his unique blend of military and political leadership. It contrasts Washington with Cromwell and Napoleon, praising his moral motives and lasting influence as Father of his Country.
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Washington
Congress
Mt. Vernon
New York
Republic
Federal Hall
Wall Street
Lossing
Livingston
George Washington
United States
New World
Plato
Socrates
Greece
Mr. Buckle
Cromwell
Napoleon
Gustavus Adolphus
Frederick the Great
Marlborough
Wellington
Buckle
England
Charles I
Africa
Russia
Europe
Henry Lee
Russia and Japan war debate and political notes
An Iowa column weighs US sympathy for Russia versus Japan in the war. It argues friendship cannot excuse wrongdoing and cites Russia's autocracy and persecution of minorities. The piece also covers Port Arthur skirmish reports and a constitutional Temple amendment, plus local notices on banking loans, post office carrier salaries, Hearst headquarters, tax policy, Santo Domingo, and remarks on Bryan and Cleveland.
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Port Arthur
Retvizam
Alexieff
London
Senate ratifies Panama treaty amid waterway assurances
The senate votes to ratify the Panama treaty, highlighting the guaranteed Pacific to Atlantic waterway. The administration’s negotiations with the new government gain approval, while Senator Gorman misreads public support for his attacks on the treaty and the president.
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Panama
Senate
Pacific
Atlantic
Gorman
Silver as Obsolete Issue Shifts Democratic Platform
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald supports Mr. Cleveland's stance that silver is obsolete and argues this signals the Democratic Party is ready to abandon Bryan's monetary plank. The editorial frames this as a major shift in party positions.
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Dubuque
Bank imposes marriage salary rule to cover workers
It is presumed the Chicago bank that posted a notice barring employees from marrying on salaries under 1000 dollars a year will ensure each staff member earns a wage sufficient to enable matrimony.
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Chicago
A Little Too Much Primary Hopkinton Leader Opinion
Sentiment favors postponing state primaries to September unless legislature standardizes date for all parties. Critics say long campaigns between May and November help minority schemes and demand fair, simultaneous nominations. Also notes on Flinch game and Maquoketa smallpox quarantines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinton
Executive Committee
Worthington wedding and Iowa news roundup
Henry McDonnagh of Sand Spring and Miss Emma Jenkins wed in Worthington on February 16. Smallpox prompts school and church closures in Villisca. Edgewood Farmer dies after months of struggle. Cedar County kidnapper Leuth found guilty on second trial. Multiple accidents, lawsuits, and local notices across Iowa including Ames, Maquoketa, Dubuque, and Manchester.
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Henry MccDonnagh
Sand Spring
Emma Jenkins
Worthington
Frank Bronson
L. H Bronson
Waterloo
Peter Solomon
United States
Iowa
Leuth
Cedar County
Telstow
Mike French
Coggon
A. H. Oberschmidt
Dyersville
Peter Frayman
James Armstrong
Peter Esch
A. Goerdt
A. Muehe
H. Freiburg
Henry Oehler
C. N. Meyer
F. W. Altman
Dubuque County
Wise counsel for girls about male acquaintances
The Boston Globe reflects on a worldly matron's advice urging caution in choosing male friends. It stresses introductions through mutual friends, avoiding casual meetings, and evaluating a man's character to protect a woman's dignity and self respect. It warns that disrespectful advances in public places show poor query for friendship.
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The
Boston Globe
Merson
Retired State Educator Barrett Named Iowa State Economics Chair
Mr. R. G C. Barrett, recently retired from state superintendent of public instruction, has been elected to the chair of economics at Iowa State College in Ames. He will assist the president in arranging speaking engagements and delivering addresses.
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Hearst
Des Moines
A. W. Maxwell
Seymour
R. G C. Barrett
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Iowa State College
Ames
Modern fat feeding for consumption Scott's Emulsion
The piece compares salt pork and Scott's Emulsion as fatty diets for consumption. It argues salt pork once soothed patients 50 to 100 years ago but was rough on sensitive stomachs. Scott's Emulsion is described as refined fat aiding digestion and powering lung recovery with cod liver oil and phosphates.
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Scott
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Cedar Rapids Republican
Japan
Independent
Caucasus
Late War News
House
Clarence Sun
Banke
Santo Domingo
Uncle Sam
Maquoketa
Excelsior
Villisca
Board of Health
Edgewood
Strawberry Point
John Merritt
Rome Township
Olip
Merritt Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Walker
J. G. van Ness
W. M. Welch
Anamosa
J. A. Wherry
J. P. Ellison
Martello
Dieman & Fisk
Cedar Rapids
Town Falls
Eix
Titus
Muscatine
Carty & Loomis General Merchants
Earlville
Federal Court of Dubuque
Ben Loomis
Farley
Lester Powell
Rider, Wallis Co
R. Kolck & Sons
Hamblin
Delaware County
Manchester
Hanna
Dagne Thompson
Miss Pearl Jones
St. Luke’s Hospital
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
N. Y
Charles Mix County
South Dakota
G. W. Eastwood
Oliver
Ush Ave
Lowell State Bank
Staulholders
Board OF Directors
Stirton
Cashier
J. W. Coxsee
HH. Sandhouse
Nicholas Holst
A. J. Pairbanks
W. A. Mirick
J. A. Haul
Wim. Achodde
Ayer
Buckingham
R P Holt &Co
Nashua, N. H
J. E. Bateman
First Bt
Monticello, Lowa
Mirick, & Inclis
Physicians
Monticello Bank
Monticello Lowa
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
J. W. Doxsee
Monticello
Lovell Building
A. Matthiessen
E. Tarbox
Anamoga
A. M. Maurice
D. D. S&s. Omher
Lovell
Dental Department
Drake University
J. S. Houser
EAL Estath
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Monticello State Bank
Lowa
Iurrichter’ S
Drygooda
J. H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Oxford Junction
Willery
M. Renny
James Remley
Remley
Herrick & Bauder
APT Beer
Moncello
P. Oo
Babcock
M. E
W. E. van Buren
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