Medical advances and outbreaks dominate news of the day
The text reviews medical progress from Ehrlich’s salvarsan to modern drugs and vaccines, discusses physician attitudes toward prescriptions for alcohol, notes a flu surge in the United Kingdom with 1262 deaths and 707 pneumonia deaths, mentions American troops affected in Coblenz, and cites a Chicago Methodist Church example of religious cooperation amid broad public health concerns.
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United Kingdom
Great Britain
Coblenz
Germany
United States
Bond market activity drives midwinter investment move
In Springfield Mast the Republican notes a notable January movement in capital due to high bond rates and brisk activity. It signals a possible imminent revival in investment, with strong demand for securities and reinvestment despite some stagnation in other sectors.
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Springfield
Mast
Sir Harry and Sir Marty Promote Labor, Friendship, and Peace
The speech in Sioux City celebrates work as a man’s best friend and argues that effort, not envy, yields success. Sir Harry stresses individual merit while urging a friendlier world to avert war, noting his own stay in France and the cost of war on humanity. Sir Marty fosters international understanding and aims to leave audiences wiser.
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St. Ity
Harry
Rotary
Kiwanis
France
Marty
Calico Road and Early Iowa Railroad in 1853 54
Letters from Isaac Lane Usher recount first railroad building in Iowa on the Lyons Iowa Central line near Tipton. He notes contract values, pay rates, living costs in Muscatine and Tipton, stock-book disputes, and high hotel occupancy as the young state develops.
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Isaac Lane Asher
Muscatine
Tipton
State Historical Society
Usher
Lyons Iowa, Central Railroad
Cole
Blackhawk farmers ship corn. Cedar Rapids team wins big
Farmers in Blackhawk County ship two carloads of corn to Armenian sufferers, each containing 1,600 bushels. Cedar Rapids high school defeats State Teachers high school 19 to 7. Coldest spot in Iowa reports 28 below zero in Charles City.
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MecAréavy
Coxgon
Rene Williama
Shellsburg
Lin
University At
Charles City
Mercury
Wright: Construction Company
Des Moines
Clinton County
Lincoln Highway
Dodge
Iowa National Guard
Informaton
Washington
Henry F. Hall
Vinton
Hall
George Leper
Anamosa
Untitled antisemitic tract argues Jews dominate Christian thought
The piece asserts that Christian consciousness is infiltrated by a Jewish press and claims biblical figures were not Jews, alleging Judah’s power caused misrule and warning Christians against Jewish influence. It frames the New Testament as evidence of Jewish origins and urges Christians to read their Bibles carefully.
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Dearborn
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
Gideon
Samuel
Esther
Mordecai
Judah
David
Solomon
Tarael
Jesus
Christ
Galilee
Judea
Judas
St. Paul
Benjjamin
Israel
Judah Hall ‘Wall
Farmers Congress Speech Highlights Self Reliance Over Legislation
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes President Howard of the Farm Bureau Federation urging farmers at the upcoming congress to accept market reality. He argues government action cannot fix price drops and that each sector must adjust like a shoe dealer adapting to changing demand.
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Cedar’ “Rapids
Howard
Farm Bureau Federation
Farmers’ Congress
Silly Prejudice Against Wealth Dr Frank Crane
Dr. Frank Crane argues wealth is essential and ethical when used rightly. He compares riches to health and strength, urges national accumulation of capital, and condemns selfish use.
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Frank Crane
League of Nations fading from policy and memory
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes that the League of Nations is dead to most nations, including its strongest supporters. It says current negotiations in Washington aim to achieve similar aims, while Wilson clings to his delusion in a sad, now obsolete vision.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
League of Nations
Wilson
Washington
League
Wilsons
Advertising Powers Ford Sales Reach High
The Sioux Falls Press argues Henry Ford sells 100000 cars monthly due to superior advertising, noting other makers run below capacity. The piece questions free publicity and highlights aluminum as a widely available metal recently used in industry.
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Sioux Falla
Henry Ford
Newiepanera
Ford
Eighth Grade Examinations Set for February 2 and 3
Nellie V. Morey announces state eighth grade exams for rural school pupils will be held at county high schools on Thursday and Friday February 2 and 3. The County Superintendent urges preparation and punctual attendance for all examinees.
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Nellie V. Morey
Tanlac Pills Praised by Veterans and Local Agent
Tanlac Vegetable Pills are sold with a positive guarantee of satisfaction. W W Stickford, a veteran of the Mexican War, notes the pills on the U.S. pension roll today and urges an honest trial. Local agent W W Buckford endorses the product.
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W. ‘W. Stickford
United States
Tanlac
W. ‘W. Buckford
Farmers Not Fooled on Tax Burden say County Committees Probe
Sioux Falls residents read reports from county committees showing tax burdens largely fall on schools local government and city services while state taxes take about 44 cents of every dollar. The piece argues real tax relief requires addressing local government spending before blaming the state machine.
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Sioux Falls
Kenyon Honored for Standing by His Beliefs in Newberry Case
Washington Iowa Democrat lauds Kenyon for voting against Michigan's Newberry, praising him as doing what is right despite consequences. The piece criticizes Cummins for backing the machine and suggests his five-year term will test loyalty to established backers.
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Roth
Washington
Kenyon
Newberry
Michigan
Iowa
Cumming
Cummins
Wright Drives Cousin Home After Four Week Visit
Whitman Wright chauffeured his cousin Lee Giles home Saturday night following a four week stay.
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Kansas City
Arkansas
Whitman Wright
Lee Giles
President Harding drafts messages to Congress in pencil
President Harding writes his congressional messages in pencil, a practice he has carried from his years in newspaper work, reflecting a cautious, workmanlike approach to communications with lawmakers.
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Harding
Congress
State of mind and farming despair warned
The Breeders Gazette cautions farmers against self pity as a disease that worsens troubles. It notes farmers lack data on urban business pain, questions the notion of switching to other careers, and urges calm, steady thinking with patience and occasional optimism amid distress.
Veterans Welfare Efforts Face Delays and Waste
The Omaha World Herald notes widespread desire to aid veterans but cites neglect and profiteering, and inefficiency accusations against government relief funds. It says the relief system is improving but red tape hinders rapid compensation and urges swift action to fix repatriation.
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Omaha World-Herald
Middlemen blamed too harshly in farm and factory trade
Wayne Nebraska Herald notes that middlemen, essential to distributing farm factory and mine products, are unfairly criticized. It allows some who overcharge but asserts most middlemen provide necessary services. only a few are undue barnacles.
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Wayne
Neb
Herald
Prosperity Lies In General Then Individual Welfare
The Minneapolis Journal argues prosperity comes from broad economic health and fair conditions for all. It rejects talk of soft times and warns against extravagance while predicting the near future will bring balanced industry conditions and a steadier mindset.
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Minneapolis
Abiding Campaign Expenses Expose Flaws in Statewide Elections
The piece rails at the vast costs of statewide campaigns and accuses campaign managers of exploiting evasions and cooked statements to skirt the law. It criticizes the primary system as the true source of the scandal and notes lawmakers’ superficial attempts to curb spending.
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State’ Highway Commission
New York Times
Public figures quit office over differing pay demands
The Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes that officials like Thomas B Reed and W J Bryan left public posts when financial rewards did not meet expectations. It condemns the idea of public men chasing prestige on the chautauqua circuit and mocks critics who chase attention from entertainment industries.
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Dubuque
Prohibition Enforcement Languged as City Law Gaps
The Minneapolis Journal argues that enforcement of prohibition and other laws lags behind ideal levels. It notes that no line of law enforcement reaches 100 percent, crime punishment is fixed, yet theft and murder persist in cities. Prohibition could be better enforced, but so could all crimes.
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Minneapolis Journal
Benedict XV and War and Peace in World Affairs
The obituary notes Pope Benedict XV died at age 88 and describes his wartime papacy. It highlights his efforts to end World War I, repeated appeals to rulers, calls for peace including a Christmas truce, and his urging of Wilson’s peace note. It also mentions his denouncement of brutality and his moral reform efforts at the Vatican.
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Sioux City
Wilson
Benedict
Lusitania
Paris
Gardinal Logue
Benedict XV
Monticello High School Declamatory Contest Winners
The Monticello high school held its annual declamatory contest at the opera house last Monday evening. Winners include Merle Delacher in Oratorical, Mabel Brazelton in Dramatic, Mabel Lambert in Humorous, with Ted Koop Lisle Arduser Thelma Gregory and Janet Young placing in various categories. Mabel Brazelton was judged first overall and she will represent the school at the sub district contest in Monticello on March 10.
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The
Board.of.control
Iowa
C.J
Rogéra
Milles
Central City
Beligvug Co- Operative Creamery
Jesup
Fancy
Jersey
Corp
A. Canty
Delmar
Canty
Edward
Davia
Grundy Center
Rock I Sland
Opera House
Merle Delacher
Mabel Brazelton
Ted Koop
Lisle Arduser
Mabel Lambert
Thelma Gregory
Janet Young
Blanche
M Ghiin
Florence Noble Boblink
I. Jones Oon
Izora Bancroft
Mose
Lena Maruge
Sally Ann
Katherine Schneider
Sarsyerponases Auererresearonszeentes Girls' Glen Club
Monticello
Monticello Press记 January 1887 notes local life
The Portal reprints Monticello area items from January 1887. Hogs sell for 4.25 per cwt. Deaths include John Clark, Clara J. Huntington, and Miss Jennie Van Valkenburg. Births record a daughter to J N Smith and to D E B Pond. Anniversary notes for Joshua Garrison and T A King. A worker injured in well sinking. a broom factory noted near the railroad.
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J.N. Smith
Center Junction
D. EB. Pond
Joshua Garrison
Monticello
Belleville
Canada
Jennie van Valkenburg
William Weir
van Horn
T. A. King
Albert Kohout
Samuel Campbell
George Garlock
Ryan
Dirt farmer demand sparks debate on federal reserve board
The Omaha Bee questions why the Federal Reserve Board relied on a dirt farmer for essential operations while contrasting past reforms by Gilbert Hitchcock and Woodrow Wilson. It notes the omission of a dirt farmer in earlier Senate amendments and criticizes the presidents for eight “golden” years without including such a figure.
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Omaha
Federal Reserve Board
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock
Wall Street
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Government overreach fuels restless public in Roosevelt era
The New York World criticizes an expanding bureaucracy and regulation under Roosevelt. It argues Americans are the most government-ridden people outside bolshevist Russia, and notes each state legislature session extends the system further.
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New York World
Roosevelt
Bolshevist
Russia
Marke
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