Ryan Reporter celebrates third birthday in town
The Ryan Reporter marks its third birthday with a clean and newsy edition promised by Gene Coakley. Meanwhile talk rises of an extra Congress session to pass needed laws before the present session ends. Kansas figure Mary Ellen Lease subsides but Mrs Nation continues her temperate crusade against saloons.
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Ryan Reporter
Gene Coakley
Ryan People
Congress
Mary Ellen Lense
Kansas
Mrs. Nation
Outrage by Allied Forces in China Sparks Missionary Debate
The writer argues that if Allied army crimes in China are only partly true, missionaries should return home. They question what Christian virtue can be shown by such acts against Confucian followers, implying a conflict between perceived Christian conduct and reported barbarism.
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China
Supreme Court to rule on Titus amendment case soon
Citizens await the decision with marked indifference as the court nears disposal of the Titus amendment case. Most are tired of the topic and show little interest in the outcome.
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Supreme Court
Eureka newspaper shows new typesetting style improvements
The Anamosa Eureka announced its updated appearance after adopting a Simplex typesetting machine. The note praises the newspaper’s prosperity and reliability as a local publication and its continuing quality.
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Eureka
Nation’s Lawless Methods Compared to Liquor Trade Threat
The Chicago Tribune compares Carrie Nation’s lawless temperance campaign to a contagious disease and notes organized sympathizers as evidence. It argues illegal liquor sales are equally a contagious threat and merit heroic treatment when necessary.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Carrie Nation
Admiral Dewey Foresees War With Germany Within Two Years
Admiral Dewey told the naval committee he expected a war with Germany within two years but did not give reasons. The remark drew little stir due to his marriage and recent life events. His wife’s proposal for him to run for president reduced public regard for his views.
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Admiral Dewey
Naval Committee of the House
Germany
Manila
Crusade Against Vulgar Advertisements Cited
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is praised for condemning vulgar ads in newspapers. The piece argues many papers publish indecent nostrums and cites the need for higher editorial standards.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gazette
Senate panel favors tax on oleomargarine bill
The senate committee reports the oleomargarine tax bill is unanimously desired by farmers and approved by the secretary of agriculture. A minority report argues for tighter limits on retailers but says oleomargarine remains a legitimate trade item and should not be taxed to aid butter.
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Senate
Secretary of Agriculture
Beveridge and Bryan Fond of Their Own Voices
The Iowa State Register notes Senator Beveridge, like Bryan, speaks at length and loves the sound of his own voice, hinting such prolixity may hinder presidential election prospects.
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Iowa State Register
Beveridge
Bryan
Cedar Rapids Faces Heavy Indebtedness and Tax Burdens
The Republican reports Cedar Rapids carries heavy municipal debt with at least 100000 above the constitutional limit. The indebtedness, described as a lasting plague, will push taxes higher and deter people from moving to the city for years to come.
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Cedar Rapids
Opposition to County Boards Having Absolute Child Custody
Article reports strong public pushback to a Scott county supervisors member who urged giving boards absolute control of children when families seek county support. Critics call such measures heartless and note many cases involve workers or ill parents not choosing aid, risking separation and employment exploitation.
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Scott County Board of Supervisors
Boards of Supervisors
Anamosa penitentiary probe ends with Treasury delay
The board of control finished the Anamosa investigation and Judge Kinne indicated they will delay a final decision until testimony is transcribed. Dr Sturtevant led the principal complaint and some critics call for more open hearings. Des Moines suffered a multiroom fire causing heavy losses to several firms including Frankel Bros Yonker Bros A F Frederich Utica Building Co Seeley and Rogg Co. Insurance expected to cover the damages. A gasoline lamp explosion at Parks hotel La Salle Illinois killed three men.
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Board of Control
Anamosa Penitentiary
Kinne
Des Moines
Dr. Sturtevant
Frankel Bros
Yonker Bros
Fredrich
Utica Building. Co
C. H. Seeley
Parks Hotel
la Salle
Ilinois
Veteran Publisher Remains Active in Eureka History
Anamosa Eureka veteran Edmund Booth, who began The Eureka in 1856, still reads today’s papers with interest despite age and reduced vigor. A Manchester area boy observes a penny collection, asking, What could you expect for a cent, after his mother’s Sunday sermon.
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Anamosa
Edmund Booth
Manchester
Manchester News
Notable In Memoriam and Local Updates Across Iowa
Obituary notes Andrew De Woody Sr of Coggon and Dubuque youth Peter Kemp injured after being struck by a train. Candidates include George Lincoln for fish and game warden, with Iowa figures debating court reforms and priestly resignations. Smallpox cases rise in Davenport and Oelwein while LaPorte City reports a genuine case and pest house isolation. Manchester revival era shifts to dances as town embraces progressive social life.
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William Osborne
Anamosa
Frances A. Smith
Glanville
Dubuque
Davenport
Albert Crosby
Helen Paul
Alma Thuenen
Board of Health
John Frank
Fulton
Jackson County
LaPorte City
Oelwein
Sarah Henry
Henry
Monticello
Sand Spring
Arthur
Massachusetts
Archer
Mary
Francis Clift
Elkader
Taxpayers in multiple townships owe assessed taxes above 25
A long list of residents across Castle Grove and Levenenenega Berlin townships are cited as owing taxes above twenty five dollars. Names include Sarah Berlin, Paul Black, Michael Ist, Jond, A. W. Cramer, J Buan Cashman, Dennis Delay, John Delay, N G Deischer, John A Deischer, Hannah Danks, Fairbanks, Foreman, Galligan, Gill, Henderson, Heisey, Howie, Hubbard, Kennedy, Kehoe, McAleer, McLaughlin, Miller, O Rourke, Popper, Zimmerman and many others referenced with scattered amounts and entries.
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Berlin
Sarah
Black
Paul Occa Brown
Michael
Barrack
Jond
Cramer
A. W
Clark
J Buan Cashman
T Bice Cashman
Clouse
Frank
Secs Cunningham
Thos
Caspers
AI M. Ve Escsesset Delay
Vata Galligan
Wet
Styanndes Gillilen
John Waseees Gill
GTN
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Henderson
Asscsesnnseeres
Trubbard
Edgar
Heiken
Albert
Hosford
Seedeerees Aaere
Hubbard
Miz
Jas
BA Heisey
Cular
McLees
John Ws Harken
G Nu
Hogan
L Decree
Ad Hogan
Haley
Mike
Mary CG
Wit
Hedden
John C
Hildreth
Haris
Krueger
Kehoe
Po Ay
Drdaalbicoveseveseiere
McAleer
Wim
McLaughlin
Marek
John
Miller
Nic
Moore
Ed M
Nickel
Noble
Cs O'Rourke
Law Orcutt
Isaac
Pfei Conrad
Ricker
Scott
Stimpson
Stadtmueller
Troy
Kat. Tobiason
Waddick
Welel
Kehoe Wm T
Pat
Mullady
Berne McLaughlin
A. Nickel
Ex Senator Green and Wife Escape After Shipwreck Off England
Ex Senator J A Green and his wife, three weeks into a voyage to Ireland, were aboard the Cymeric when a collision off the English coast wrecked the vessel. They escaped unharmed, a relief to numerous friends.
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J. A. Green
Ireland
Anamosa
Eureka
Nickel Plate Road Promoted For Pan-American Exposition Travel
The Nickel Plate Road will be the popular line to the 1901 Pan-American Exposition drawing vast crowds. Its renowned service and uniformly courteous train staff are highlighted as key reasons to travel via Nickel Plate. John Y. Calahan, general agent, invites inquiries at 111 Adams St., Chicago.
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Buffalo
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Chicago
Butter production leads Iowa counties in 14th dairy report
The fourteenth annual state dairy report shows Buchanan county producing the most butter with 2 566 332 pounds followed by Bremer 2 480 501 and Chickasaw 2 385 861. Other counties exceeding 1 000 000 pounds include Fayette Jones Josuth Hardin Black Hawk Hamilton Palo Alto Winneshiek Mitchell Story Buena Vista Howard Allamakee Linn Audubon Greene and Winneshago with Bremer also highest in cows per square mile at 41. Jones county records 32 cows per square mile, while Delaware leads none.
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Buchanan County
Bremer
Chickasaw
Fayette
Jones
Jossuth
Hardin
Black Hawk
Hamilton
Palo Alto
Winneshiek
Mitchell
Story
Buena Vista
Howard
Allamakee
Linn
Audubon
Greene
Winnebago
Bremer County
Delaware
Scott
Fayette and Chickasaw
Fox caught in Fremont trap deemed hybrid by Flo
Mr. Arthur Ross trapped a large fox near Fremont a few days ago. Flo says the animal is a cross between gray and red fox species and notes she trapped three red foxes this winter.
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Arthur Ross
Fremont
Flo
Anamosa
Eureka
Gossip under the spreading chestnut tree in Nebraska State Journal
A village gossip sits under a chestnut tree and knits as she chats and schemes. She eyes a tall proud lady, winks, and whispers slyly to cause trouble among those nearby in the Nebraska State Journal.
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Nebraska State Journ
Fat Saving Emulsion In Child’s Plight Urges Quick Aid
A mother laments her infant's emaciation and distress begging aid for fat via Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil. The plea stresses weeks without fat, possible food mill issues, and the need for swift treatment to restore nourishment and color.
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Scott
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Monpelo
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Qesteopathic
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T. B. Kent
Wilsloian
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Prynntly
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WM. J. Coughlan
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Monticello, Iowa
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J.H. Lathrop
Actioneer
Oxford Junction
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Scotch Grove
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