Admiral Dewey Stands Unscathed Amid Criticism Sea
The piece contrasts Admiral Dewey's unscathed reputation with widespread criticism of other leaders. It notes General Miles, Samp son, Schley, Shafter, Alger, Lee and Hobson facing harsh scrutiny and jealous remarks, while Dewey remains unmolested, far from home and the center of controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
United States
Miles
Sampson
Devera
Schley
Shafter
Santiago
Alger
Lee
Hobson
Yellow Papers
Admiral Dewey
Joe Wheeler
No Stock in Curtis Slash Sparks Press Plays
A cascade of editorials from multiple papers attack R. B. Curtis the Prison Press editor. They condemn his hypocrisy and claim he uses his position to exculpate himself while attacking others involved in his conviction. Opinions range from harsh rebuke to reluctant sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Curtis
Wyoming Journal
Cascade Pioneer
Anamosa Journal
Man- Treeello Express
Arlington Neivs
Curtis
Oxford Mirror
Jones County
Anamosa
Leing
Hopkinton
Iowa’s Year of Grace Prized as Legislature Breaks
Citizens note a rare calm as this year passes without a legislature in session, suggesting a peaceful period for state affairs and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Delaware county names new post office Giltedge
The article notes a Delaware county post office named Giltedge and questions whether the name reflects local conditions or the surrounding country. It mentions the postmaster Barney Hornerbaum and ponders if his surname influenced the christening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Giltedge
Euphonius
Barney Hornerbaum
Mills Announces Candidacy for County Treasurer
W J Mills of Hale township says he will seek the office of county treasurer before the next republican county convention. Mills is praised as a good man and would make a splendid officer, but the timing is early in the season for candidates to appear.
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Olin
W. J. Mills
Hale Township
Americanism to decide next presidential race says Waterson
Henry Waterson in the Courier Journal declares the Democrats cannot win on old platform planks and that the next election will be decided by Americanism not currency or tariff theories. He warns Democrats that unless Republicans err, Dewey and Wheeler may be their ticket, noting Dewey's strong Republican stance from Vermont.
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Henry Waterson
the Courier Journal
The
Democratic
Waterson
Dewey
Wheeler
Admiral Dewey
Vermont
Acetylene Blast at Hubbard Injures Man
J L Elliot narrowly escaped as an acetylene gas plant explosion in Hubbard Iowa last Friday night ignited by his lantern. The blast severely burned his face and hands but damaged neighboring structures avoided.
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Hubbard
Iowa
J. L. Elliot
Recaptured convict Bates returned to Maquoketa term
John L Bates once escaped Anamosa prison in 1879 and has now been recaptured and sent back to his cell after serving 14 months. He was jailed in Jackson county for burning the Maquoketa railroad office. A rumor claimed he sacrificed a $32,000 inheritance, but Maquoketa papers say his father disinherited him leaving only $5.
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John L. Bates
Anamosa
Bates
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Jones County Farmers Institute Program at Onslow
A three day program for January 17 to 19 outlines sessions on farm buildings, soil fertility, grain varieties, moisture retention, horse shows, stock raising, fodder and wind breaks. Educational and ladies programs include music, talks on bacteria, home nursing, and fruit culture with a closing 7:30 pm program on varied topics.
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Jones County Farmers’ Institute
Onslow
E. H. Curtiss
W. C. Monroe
Ben. Hoyt
Jones County
I. J. Brown
J. W. Smith
E. Hoyt
Centenarian John McDonald Celebrated in Center Junction
John McDonald of Center Junction marked his 100th birthday last Sabbath. He is the oldest man in Jones county and, despite rheumatism and deafness, remains active and independent. He shaves himself, reads without glasses, follows current events, and recalls events from Napoleonic times to modern innovations with remarkable memory. He hopes to live into a third century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
Center Junction
Mr. McDonald
Jones County
McDonald
Times
Scottish immigrant McDonald tied to Madison life story
A biographical sketch recounts John McDonald born 1799 in Muckhart Scotland. He toiled frugally, raised six children, and emigrated with family to Madison township in 1855 aboard the Java, later settling in Center Junction with son John. His life spans many U.S. presidents and Scottish pride.
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Mr. McDonald
Muckhart
Perthshire
Scotland
Dunfermline
Carnegie
Margaret Annan
McDonald
Glasgow
Java
Madison Township
Center Junction
John
United States
Des Moines Northern Railroad Sold to C M St P Ry
F M Hubbell & Son of Des Moines sold their controlling stake in the Des Moines Northern & Western railroad to the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul company for about 3 million dollars. J F Gibson of Marion will oversee the line from Des Moines to Fonda and Des Moines to Boone with R M Calkins remaining as general freight and passenger agent for the Des Moines division. The railroad will operate from the new Des Moines union depot.
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F. M. Hubbell & Son
Des Moines
Des Moines Northern & Western Railroad
Hubbells
Fonda
Boone
J. F. Gibson
Marion
Council Bluffs
R. M. Calkins
Monticello Bay
Union
Buying a Horse Says How To Judge Good Action
A guide from the St. Louis Republic outlines criteria for selecting a horse. Emphasizes evaluating movement from all angles, avoiding horses with bad physical traits, noting that a horse should walk well and have a light, easy, free, and straight action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Sea Dust Rumors Stir The Atlantic Fog Mystery
Eyewitness reports describe yellowish red fogs near Cape Verde that coat ships with a fine brick dust. The dust falls like dry rain and is identical to samples from the Mediterranean and North Africa. Scientists link Central American dust clouds to this sea dust phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape de Verde Islands
London
Cape de Verde
Mediterranean
Africa
Atlantic
Central America
Los Angeles Times
What He Was Working For
In a ramshackle bootmaker shop Mike works frantically as Brady notes his speed. Mike aims to finish ahead of Patsy Malone to pay a fine and break peace the moment he sees him, hoping to avoid Malone's return. Brady questions the plan while the two men discuss the twenty shillings at stake.
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Mike
Brady
Patsy Malone
Malone
Fabers
Pearson’s Weekly
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West 32d St
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Ctorney and Counsulor
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Monti- Apollo
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Alt Maie Street
Wm. J. Coughlan
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