Meade and Lee Face Off at Gettysburg Fifty Years On
The article honors General George Gordon Meade for leading the Union Army to victory at Gettysburg and contrasts his contributions with those of Robert E. Lee. It discusses Meade’s decisions, battlefield tactics, and the impact on the Civil War, noting Grant’s rise and the lasting myth of the Lost Cause. It also mentions Colonel Mulhall’s lobbying letters and an upcoming inquiry.
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Teroes
GuiTvysnarne
Gettysnare
Gettysburg
George Gordon Meade
The
Potomac
Hooker
Halleak
Lee
Pennsylvania
Meade
Round Top
Grant
North
Robert E. Lee
Davis
Halleck
Washington
Harrisburg
National
Les
Stuart
Bin
Pickett
Lea
State and County Fairs Revisit Evening Fireworks
Fairs return to fireworks as a closing Fourth of July feature. The writer notes fireworks were the traditional finale for past celebrations and remain appealing for a spectacular display after dark, avoiding dangerous stunts.
Billy Sunday Revival Sets Des Moines Ablaze
The renowned evangelist Billy Sunday has accepted a tabernacle revival invitation from Des Moines United Church forces. Des Moines, capital of Iowa, faces an intense mobilization as Sunday aims to captivate a city known for political influence and past campaign fervor.
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Billy
United Church Forces of
Des Moines
Iowa
No Iowa Editors Print Jokes About Senator Lewis
The piece notes that none of the Democratic editors in Iowa publish jokes about Senator J Ham Lewis and that Wilson editors claim originality. It mentions recalled Wilson editorials and editor opinions tied to rods and reels imagery.
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Iowa
Post Office
J. Ham Lewis
Wilson
Question on julep origins and Milton reference
Fragment discusses whether a White House mint bed adds to the julep and asserts Milton mentioned the julep over two centuries ago in Comus. It cites the line That flames and dances from Comus and questions invention attribution.
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White House
Milton
Chautauqua Circuits Lose Washington Statesmen
The chautauqua companies must forego the Washington statesmen this summer. The absence may slow progress and political elevation as governors fail to replace fire-eating senators.
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Chautauqua
Washington
Sugar Tariff Debate Shows District Industries
Representative Pickett supports a sugar duty to aid a Third district beet sugar factory, while Representative Pepper defends pearl button makers in the Second district. Pickett, a Republican protec tionist, aligns with tariff advocacy. Pepper, a Democrat, shifts to protect home industry. Topeka Capital notes a contrast between youthful ideals and lasting hope.
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Sioux City
Pickett
Pepper
Representative Pepper
Currency Literacy and Tariff Debate In Washington Post
The Washington Post dedicates substantial space to a discussion showing currency issues are as poorly understood as the tariff. The piece compares public grasp of monetary policy with trade policy and hints at broader economic confusion.
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Washington Post
Olin Fourth of July Address and Local Appointments
Olin to celebrate the fourth with Rev. C Hobson as orator. Clyde E Baker named principal of Epworth Seminary. WA Ports elected superintendent of Manchester public schools. Potts served two years at New Hampton. George Starry of Olin presented a seventeen inch bat to the Recorder editor. A Dubuque woman attempted self harm but was revived. W B Swigart of Maquoketa Sentinel died at 56. Four Italian laborers were killed near East Dubuque. Dubuque school board raises teacher pay to state minimums. Mason City jury awards six cents in a poultry damages case. Rev Lewis Townsend named Methodist university pastor at Iowa State University. Dubuque public work halted at noon for heat. 96 degrees. John J Powers dies after blacksmith work. Anamosa complaints about sweet clover on roadsides. President Wilson nominates Sharon and Lischer for Davenport posts. Harley O Conner 16, Marion township, admits black hand extortion scheme after stealing marked money.
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WA. T. Ports
New Hampton
Manchester
Potts
George Starry
Olin
The
Recorder
King
Dubuque
W. B. Swigart
Maquoketa Sentinel
East Dubuque
Iowa
Mason City
Lewis
Townsend
Weeping Water
Neb
Bristol
Methodist University
State University of Iowa
John J. Powers
Anamosa
Wilson
Davenport
Frederick B. Sharon
Fred Lischer
Harley O’conner
Marion Township
Linn County
Samuel Wiles
Wiles
O’conner
The True Motive Behind Great Achievements
The big man pursues joy of achievement, not money. Figures like Marshall Field and Col Goethals sought scale and service. Government workers often earn less yet prize opportunity. Samuel J. Tilden valued work over pay, saying money was only incidental.
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Kansas City Star
Marshall Field
P. D. Armour
H. O. Havemeyer
Col. Goethals
Panama Canal
Dr. Gorgas
Canal Zone
Samuel J. Tilden
Outlook for The Outlook turmoil at Cedar Rapids publication
The Outlook firm faces upheaval as publishers quit the magazine and rumors spread that the contributing editor may flee to Argentina. In New York there is talk the paper overpoliticizes itself and that Rev Lyman Abbott’s alcohol confessions offend readers who prefer editors not tied to such habits.
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Cedar Rapids
Outlook
New York
Lyman Abbott
Edison Tops List of Ten Great Americans
In a Globe-Democrat suggested list Thomas A. Edison is named first and Col. Bryan eighth. The article notes Edison supplied the talking machine and Bryan contributed most of the talk.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Thomas A. Edison
Col. Bryan
Do Youemember St Paul Pioneer Press Note
A playful reminiscence notes how heat drives longing for cooler days and past kicks. The item reflects a light personal reflection on weather and mood without additional names or locations.
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St. Paul
Maurshilltown Limes Republican Road Work Delayed
A fragmented note from Maurshilltown Republicaty laments road work delay due to wet fields and unfavorable Sunday conditions, urging public service timing.
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Maurshilltown
limes-Republican
Monticello July 1898 memorial list of local events
The Monticello Express for July 1898 records a string of local incidents and happenings. Deaths include Rev. Jenkinng’s youngest child and Miss Celia Albinger. Also noted are marriages, graduates, a hospital anniversary, a new baby, a cannnon mishap, a severe hay fall, and several accidents.
Five Hurt When Car Flips Down Embankment North of Tarlville
A six cylinder car driven by A B Holbert of Greeley Iowa rolled over after losing control on a steep road near Plum Creek Sunday evening. Five people including Mrs Holbert and Mr and Mrs Jerome Baker sustained injuries. Edgar Davis the demonstrator escaped serious harm. All were treated at Manchester area hospitals with non fatal injuries expected to keep several weeks.
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Tarlville
Plum Creek
A. B. Holbert
Greeley
Towa
Holbert
Jerome Baker
Glenn Baker
Edwin Davis
Manchester
Notable Visitors Entertained by Ellison Family in Anamosa
Dr. Clifford Ellison and family from New York City stayed with his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Ellison in Anamosa. J. A. Voorhees, Monticello post office candidate, visited. Jim hinted at an appointment with a wink. Two Anamosa girls, Mieses Sala and Frane Schoonover, recently graduated from Cornell College with B A degrees. Sala will teach in Wilton Junction next year while Schoonover, MA in 1908, will teach in Anamosa schools.
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Clifford Ellison
New York City
Anamesa
F. O. Ellison
J. A. Voorhees
Monticello
Jim
Anamosa
Cornell College
Mieses Sala
Frane Schoonover
Wilton Junction
Astor Worth 78 Million Revealed In Appraisal
Chicago Evening Post notes an appraisal places Vincent Astor’s fortune at 78 million dollars. The piece hints at finance and social stature, suggesting such wealth would alter how a man is perceived.
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Chicago Evening Post
Vincent Astor
Monticello School Board Holds Semi Annual Session 1912
Monticello and ledgers show a reg nar semi annual meeting of the board of education with Dr f M Redmond C D Chase W F Rohn L W Lovell and Dr A M Maurice present. They approved last minutes and reports, elected E B Reed secretary, fixed high school tuition at 8 50 per month per pupil, selected Clara Rickless as Grade First B teacher at 50 per month, and approved the Lowell State Bank bond as depository. They authorized levy amounts for teachers fund contingent fund and school house funds and adopted a bond resolution for a 10 000 school building project with five percent interest for ten years.
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Monticello
Board of Education
Regnar
F. M. Redmond
C. D. Chase
W. F. Rohn
L. W. Lovell
A. M. Maurice
Reed
Clara Rickless
Lowell State Bank
A. D
Iowa
Independent
Jones County
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Mulhall
National Association of Manufacturers
Sttle
Topeka Capital
Neighborhood News
C. Hobson
Clyde E. Baker
Epworth Seminary
Mr. Baker
the Express
David Jenkinng
Nticello
Rachel Ackermann
Wayne Township
Charles J. Northrop
Vinton
F. A. Doyle
Celia Albinger
Joseph Albinger
Monticello Express
James ‘Parrott
Martha Allen
R. N. Harhart
A. A. Mirick
Strawberry Hill
Ellen Griffin
M. L. Carpenter
Miss Griffin
James George
DeWitt
Nebraska
Thomas Moore
Lizzie B. Robertson
Luella Gibson
Grove City
Tlouser
Harry Sanderson
United States
Fay Lovell
Lewis Keith
Hazel Green Township
Keith
Jacob Rueger
Diamond Creamery Co
School Board Proceedings
E. B. Reed
EB Reed
E Reed
W B Sloan
Fred Grey
B. BE
Monticello State Bank
Auditor of State
Clown Municipal
Hr. M. Carpenter
It. S. Richardson
FP. Becker
BANK
Lovell State Bank
Eclipse Lumber
East Side Yard
J. H. Henry
Mgr
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