Modern taste for sensational fiction shapes 1914 book world
The critic notes a shift toward lurid tales and sensational plots in early 1914 fiction with announcements of grand novels, love mysteries, and devilish themes. It laments the proliferation of thrillers and oversized post for parcel service, urging readers to consider the era’s literary trends and postal burdens.
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McClurg & Co
Tts
Leona Dalrymple
London
Zane Gray
Scott
Dickens
Democrats Expected To Retain Second District Seat
The second district is regarded as safely Democratic though Republicans once won it. Democrats fear internal rifts and national speakers are being sent in before the Pepper vacancy election, while Pepper ally Henry Volmer faces criticism. Despite tensions, the district should lean Democratic with little effort.
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Representative Pepper
Pepper
Henry Volmer
Train request sparks questions on railroad profits
In Des Moines before the Railroad Commissioners, Cedar Rapids to Calmar line towns urged an extra daily train. The C M St P attorney said the current train runs at a tremendous loss, while noting the main line has electric lighted and well appointed trains often carrying fewer than a half dozen passengers.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids-Calmar
Democrats urge Hamilton as governor candidate
The Cedar Rapids Democrats persist in urging John T. Hamilton to run for governor. He is well prepared by experience and would bring capable leadership, but he has not yet consented to seek the office.
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Cedar Rapids
John T. Hamilton
Waverly Beet Sugar Factory to Idle Plant
In Bremer county Iowa a beet sugar factory has prospered farmers and provided jobs on limited acres but the $609000 plant will idle next year as operators say profits cannot be made and contracts for beer will not be renewed, 35 workers face unemployment after yearlong employment.
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Iowa
Waverly
Bremer County
Ambition and intrigue cloud a Senate bid in Dubuque
Maurice Connolly seeks a quick rise to the senate by serving less than a term in the house. Claude Porter lingers as the leading candidate but is offered an $8,500 post to win support, risking Dan Hamilton's own potential candidacy. Party leaders fear entangled official appointments to aid campaigns as younger Democrats push the party’s campaign machinery.
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Maurice Connolly
Senate
Claude Porter
Dan Hamilton
Hamilton
Dubuquez
Democratic Party
Record of Business Failures and Bank Collapses in 1913
The year 1913 saw the highest number of commercial failures in 38 years, totaling 16 037 with average liabilities of 17 003 dollars, per R G Dun’s annual review. The nearest year was 1908 with 15 690 failures. Bank failures numbered 120, up from 79 the previous year, as speculation over several years bore fruit.
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R. G. Dunno
Fred White Announces Senate Candidacy Vanquishing Democrats
Report notes Fred White will run for the Senate, a move that may hush several ambitious Democratic aspirants. At the Vollmer convention in Davenport it was predicted White would not be talked out of candidacy, a stance seen as aligning with Cummins.
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Fred White
Vollmer
Davenport
White
Bat
Cummins
Des Moines Man E. T. Meredith Urged for Democratic Governor Bid
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes E. T. Meredith of Des Moines is urged by friends to enter the gubernatorial race as a Democrat. The paper accuses him of having substantial funds and predicts he will spend freely once in politics, describing him as impetuous.
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E. T. Meredith
Des Moines
Hsts
Cedar Rapids
Politics as an Uncertain Business for Local Figures
Dan Hamilton notes political life is uncertain as a business while Billy Hogan shares the sentiment. Eli faced opposition from someone who pretended to be his ally. The practical politics work described could push a private citizen from business circles.
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Dan Hamilton
Billy Hogan
Eli
Lost Nation Press Seen as Promising New Journal
The Lost Nation Press debuts under A. A. Bowman who once ran a Prairieburg paper. The edition notes a restricted field but strong early patronage, described as bright as the new year.
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Lost Nation Press
A. A. Bowman
Prairieburg
Train robber Ad Jennings seeks Oklahoma governor nomination
Ad Jennings a former southwest train robber who served time seeks the Democratic nomination for Oklahoma governor. He vows to clean up the party if elected and notes that there have been worse men in office.
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Ad Jennings
Southwest
Oklahoma
Democrats Nominate Vollmer for Congress in Davenport
In the Second district Henry Vollmer of Davenport was nominated by the Democrats. The Republican candidate is W. E. Hayes a young attorney from Clinton.
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Henry Vollmer
Davenport
Congress
W. E. Hayes
Clinton
President’s message on trusts draws favorable reception
The president’s remarks about trust regulation were well received by attendees and critics alike, signaling cautious support for proposed reforms and outlining a path forward for anticipated policy changes.
Cedar county fair debts paid and Elks plan big Dubuque home
The Cedar county fair association reports no debts and 8293 in treasury. The Elks of Dubuque plan a summer home costing 110000. A new 500000 Cedar Rapids hotel is planned on Waterhouse block site. Regular updates note various local incidents and business ventures.
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Cedar County Fair Association
The
Elks
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Waterhouse Block
R.A. Grant
Lost Nation
Myron Thompeaan
Nevada
Iowa
Grinnell College
Delaware County
David
Reece
Spring Grove Township
Coggan
Wheatland
Andrew Garnett
Fairfax
Linn County
Olin
Guy Macomber
George Seally
Will Starry
T. Swanson
Lou Freeman
Which is the Better Citizen
A Mechanicsville Mail Press item contrasts two local men. One youth mocks a working man who is thrifty, sober, and respected. the other is a successful tradesman whose good character earns trust. The piece asks which citizen better serves the community and urges readers to judge by conduct not appearance.
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Mechanicsville _Mail Press
Dutch Origins of Holstein Cattle Celebrate Shared Heritage
A Haalstein Friesian World writer notes the Dutch influence on American history and dairy farming. He cites the Holstein breed as a premier example and praises Hollanders in engineering achievements like the Panama Canal's Goethals.
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Roberts
Col
George W. Goethals
Panama Canal
Old Holland
Rest Radium Ore Shipped Abroad
The 1913 official statistics show higher radium content in Colorado uranium ores sent to Europe than in larger tonnage treated domestically. A proposed joint resolution would authorize the President to withdraw radium lands from private use and allow the Interior Secretary to lease or mine the ores to secure radium for the government and hospitals. The aim is to accelerate development and utilization of this valuable resource without delay.
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Colorado
Europe
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Judge Milo P. Smith Again a Candidate
Petitions circulate announcing Judge Milo P. Smith of the eighteenth judicial district is again a candidate for the bench. His name will appear on the June primaries ballot after seven years in office with eminent satisfaction and high regard from Linn county bar members.
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Judge Smith
Vernon Hawkeye
Milo P. Smith
Eighteenth Judicial District
Smith
Flo
Linn County
Within Her Rights Mrs Shaw Denies Tax Comment
Mrs. Anna Howard Shaw denies ever stating she would refuse to pay income tax. The remark is dismissed as misquotation and she asserts it is permissible to change her mind on the issue.
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St. Paul
Jurors Listed For March Term In Anamosa Iowa
Petit jurors summoned to appear March 9 1914 at 10 oclock a m in the Anamosa courthouse include A J Baird Greenfield Frank Barnes Stone City Christ Becker West Richland W H Buckner Castle Grove M D English Frank Flaherty Cass Allen Fairbanks Harry Fedderson Hale F B Gundiock Monticello E H Glenn Jackson Henry Hellberg Fairview H H Herrin Joslin Stone City O Kiburz West Richland A H LeMaster Madison John Letze Scotch Grove L E Moats Center Junction John Miller Cass Monroe D C Rome Arthur McDonald Castle Grove Hi W McNamara Cass McCann Greenfield Joe Morrison Washington John Maloney Anamosa Edward Nolan Wyoming G H Olson Anamosa George Oltman Scotch Grove G E Peet Greanfield Martin Oxford Harle Rogers G E Rorick Oxford John Robwedder Hale Claude Stingley Madison J R Soper Wayne Bon Schellin Madison J L Siebels Castle Grove A G Toenjes Wayne O C E Walston Rome.
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Court House
Anamosa
Iowa
A. D
Baird
A. J
Greenfield
Barnes
Frank
Stone City
Becker
Christ
West Richland
Buckner
W. H
Fairview
Delay
James F
Castle Grove
English
M.D
Lovell
Fedderson
Harry
Hale
Gundiock
F. B
Monticello
Glenn
E. H
Jackson
Hellberg
Henry
Herrin
Wayne
Joslin
H. R
Kiburz
LeMaster
A. H
Madison
Letze
John
Scotch Grove
Moats
L. E
Center Junction
Miller
Cass
Monroe
D. C
Rome
McDonald
Arthur
McNamara
Hi. W
McCann
M. J
Morrison
Joe
Washington
Maloney
Nolan
Edward
Wyoming
Olson
G. H
Oltman
George
Peet
G. E
Greanfield
Peterson
Martin
Oxford
Rogers
Harle
Rorick
Robwedder
Stingley
Claude
Soper
J. R
Schneider
Bon
Schellin
Carl
Siebels
J. L
Toenjes
A. G
Walston
OC. E
Property Transfers Recorded Across Anamosa Area
A list of real estate conveyances shows numerous transfers in Anamosa and surrounding townships. Buyers include Sarah Fagan, Mario Bilers, Citizens Bank, Independent School District, and various individuals, with parcels ranging from single lots to hundreds of acres and prices from 1 to 9 thousand dollars.
Love in Wisconsin in Philadelphia North American
A quirky piece notes that two all around athletes are the only couple to obtain a marriage license under Wisconsin's eupenic law. The crowd details rounds of physical activity before meals and an afternoon and evening of sprinting, cycling, baseball, tennis, high jumping, and evasive stunts atop elephants.
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Philadelphia
Wisconsin
Prominent Progressives Rally for Office Roles
Johnson, Heney, Murdock, Allen, Pichot lead a roll call of progressives pursuing public office, showing comoction with ordinary politicians in seeking elected positions.
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Sioux City Journal
Johnson, Heney
Murdock
Allen, Pichot
Vincent Astor Declines Embrace of Socialism
The Topeka Capital notes Vincent Astor's refusal to embrace socialism, framing the stance as evidence of prudence and intelligence in the social debate of the era.
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Topeka
Vincent Astor
Vincent
Land Bargains in South Dakota for Sale
I have bargains in wild and improved farms in South Dakota. For sale an 8 room house 1½ story with small barn and city water on Main Street formerly occupied by Peter Ommen and wife. Enquire of Micklef Gerdes Executor.
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South Dakota
J. A. Voorhees
Main Street
Peter Ommen
Micklef Gerdes
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