Conditions contrasted on prosperity and tariffs across nations
The piece contrasts American growth with England’s hardship, arguing tariffs defend U.S. industry while free trade risks reversing gains. It notes old age pensions in Britain, calls for tariff reform in the United States, and discusses political appointments, disasters, and local happenings.
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America
England
United Kingdom
United States
Mississippi Valley
Ingland
Wall
Postoffice Reform Prompts Civil Service Debate in Small Towns
An opinion argues civil service rules for fourth class post offices create posts in hamlets where no suitable candidates exist. It cites a village inspector clashing with an honest postmaster over red tape and unpaid dues. The piece urges readers to settle accounts and start the new year properly.
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Washington
Civil Service
Hamlet
Nasby
Oxford Mirror Raises Ads Rates and Rate Card Stirs Debate
The Oxford Mirror boosts advertising by 25 percent and sets 10 cents per inch. Critics say subscription hikes of 50 percent would still be reasonable for paper value. Dobson seeks bank interest on funds and half a million dollar bond. An Ames student composes music titled Night Time is the Time to Spoon. A Medicine Hat elder lights a cigarette last Tuesday night.
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Oxford Mirror
Dobson
Ames
Senator Stirton Leads Sicily Relief Fund Drive
Governor Garst appoints Senator Stirton of Monticello to head a committee raising aid for Sicily earthquake victims. W. W. Morrow, state treasurer, will receive and forward funds through the American Red Cross Society with Taft as president. Citizens urged to donate at Lowell or Monticello State Bank with receipts.
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Garst
Stirton
Monticello
Sicily
Sen. W. W. Morrow
American Red Cross Society
Washington
William Hi. ‘Taft
Senator Stirton
San Francisco
Italy
West Coast
Voorhees
Lowell State Bank
Monticello State Bank
Red Cross Society
Del County Finds No Family Able to Provide Christmas Dinner
A Delaware county board reports none of its families could supply a Christmas dinner due to shortages. Local agencies note ongoing outreach and requests for donations to help needy residents during the holiday season.
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Delaware County
Board Committees Form Under Anamosa Supervisors
The Anamosa board of supervisors organizes its committees with John Thomsen as chairman. Established panels include Finance Noyes Murfield, Poor Farm Hale Thomsen, Roads and Bridges Finn Utale, Equalization Finn Hale, Claims Finn Murfield, and several others for Poor outside poor farm Noyes Murfield, Salaries Vinn, Public Buildings Noyes, School Fund Noyes, Bonds Thomison and multiple road district teams led by Hale Oasis Fairview Castle Grove Finn Richland Washington Clay Murfield Greenfield Rome Jackson Thomson Madison Wyoming Hale Oxford Noyes Lovell Scotch Grove Wayne.
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Board of Supervisors
Anamosa
John Thomsen
Noyes
Murfield
Hale
Thomsen
Finn
Utale
Vinn
Thomison
Oasis
Fairview
Castle Grove
Finn—Richland
Washington
Clay
Greenfield
Rome
Jackson
Thomson—Madison
Wyoming
Oxford
Lovell
Scotch Grove
Wayne
Bridge Contract Awarded for Maquoketa River Span
Supervisor Kirkwood reports from Manchester that Clinton Bridge Company won the contract to build a 100 foot steel span bridge across the Maquoketa River on the county Jones line. The price is 3491.60 and completion is due by May 1. The project will improve county line travel and a new road will be required.
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Hopkinton
Kirkwood
Manchester
Maquoketa River
Jones
Clinton Bridge Company
Why He Couldn’t Be President From the Cercle
A constituent tells a Republican congressman that his mother taught him to dream of high titles but not the presidency. He explains he can never be president because his mother raised him as a Democrat, not a Republican.
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Taft
George S. Roberts
Mint
Chicago
Treasury
Roberts
Fort Dodge
Iowa
George Roberts
Illinois
Linoia
Towa
United States
What the Tariff Revision Will Be
The St. Louis Globe Democrat argues the tariff law will be distinctly protective. It cites the Republican platform and a large party plurality to claim no Republican will abandon protection. The piece states schedules may be debated, but protective intent is assured with the next Congress.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Congress
Without Esteem, no Prosperity
The piece argues that durable business success requires integrity. It warns that while sharp practice or dishonesty may seem profitable temporarily, such misconduct will be exposed and lead to public condemnation. True prosperity hinges on esteemed, upright dealings.
Bill to regulate hotels may seek fire escapes
The Dubuque Tones Journal notes traveling men will push a winter bill before the legislature to regulate hotels, aiming to secure fire escapes and sanitary plumbing, while also urging attention to starvation and old age cases in dining facilities.
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Dubuque
The Creeds of Our Presidents in the Early Republic
The article surveys U S presidents religious affiliations and beliefs from Washington to Roosevelt, noting varied attendance and membership in Episcopal, Unitarian, Presbyterian, Methodist and other churches. It argues that several presidents were or were not formal church members, with Lincoln and others often non affiliated yet judged as worthy leaders.
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Taft
George Washington
Episcopal Church
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
van Buren
William Llenry
Larrison
Tyler
James K. Polk
General Taylor
Millard Willmore
Franklin Pierce
James Buchanan
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
General Grant
Hlagog
McKinley
Garfield
Arthur
Benjamin Harngon
Presbyterian
Cleveland
Presbyterian Church
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
Lincoln
James I. Polk
Grover Gleveland
Breadth Over Pettiness From the Circle
A reflective meditation contrasts narrow attention with a broader view of life. The piece argues that small worries obscure major joys and virtues. It urges lifting eyes to gain perspective, akin to an artist stepping back to study a painting.
Republican leaders seek rebuke of President Roosevelt
Kansas City Times reports Congress leaders discuss possible censure of President Roosevelt as a political move. The piece notes opponents hope to shame him, suggesting they fear the reaction could end his political career.
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Kansas City
Congress
Roosevelt
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Home Savings Bank
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M. Uosford
Andrew Davidson
Dennis Delay
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J. A. Howie
Arthur Fairbanks
Thomas I. Kehoe
J. J. Noble
Voorhees Coal Co
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