Pope Leo XIII Dies at Age Ninety Eight
The pope and head of the Roman Catholic Church died last Monday afternoon at 98. His long life, scholarship, and pious conduct earned praise from Catholics and non Catholics alike. The piece speculates on his successor and notes Italians dominate the College of Cardinals. It also reports on Monticello school teachers and their upcoming two week institute and praises teachers while criticizing low pay and summer layoffs. The Cascade Pioneer criticizes a proposed electric line from Dubuque, warning it could hurt Cascade’s retail trade.
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Gate City Supports Local Option Primary Law Autonomy
The Keokuk Gate City backs the Burlington Hawkeye against a compulsory primary law, arguing it intrudes on party freedom and that counties should choose their own system. It says parties are ephemeral and local self government ensures liberty and fairness without central constraints.
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Wealth and fear behind Rockefellers vast wealth
The piece notes that extreme wealth breeds both satisfaction and intense fear and distrust. It cites J. D. Rockefeller as an example, describing constant danger of assassination and guards around his estate. It questions why such wealth brings so much anxiety.
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Minneapolis Opposes Market Sale of 500000 Bond Issue
The city cannot place 500000 worth of 34g per cent improvement bonds through brokers as interest rates deter buyers. The Tribune suggests selling by popular subscription, blaming middlemen for a lack of investor mood, but the idea may not solve the issue.
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Judge Remley's reform proposal sparks bar association debate
A state bar meeting debated a resolution urging limitations on marriages by the mentally incompetent and physically deformed. The measure was sent to the legislative committee for a year ahead report while critics warned of ongoing unions by the less competent.
Tipton Street Fair Sparks Disorder and Outcry
The Tipton fair caused widespread disorder with rowdy conduct and frequent fights. A Conservative editor feared for his safety and business leaders refused further support. Locals condemn fakirs and unscrupulous managers who bring debauchery, oats flying and molasses smeared faces as streets emptied for licentious tasks.
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Cendar Rapids
The Christians and Senator Tillman at Clarinda Chautauqua
The Clarinda Chautauqua booked Tillman as an attraction and plans to bring speakers attacking Catholicism and promoting controversial topics. The piece criticizes using lectures to spread a gospel of peace while exposing the monetary motive behind such events in Iowa.
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Tilman
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Boston
Troubles From a Reform in Iowa Tax Assessments
The Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes the state executive council for raising land assessments during a boom. With prices quieting and some land underwater, taxpayers question why taxes should rise further, wondering if tax authorities always seek more funds.
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State Executive Council
Bob Cousins Praised For Smooth Razor Work
The Humboldt Independent notes Bob Cousins can stand criticism and performs with a smooth, oil like finesse. He removes hide and hair together with a brush hook, leaving no stumps. William Winter, famed dramatic critic, summers in Mentone California at a handsome property.
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Supreme Court Justice Brewer Defends Injunction Powers
Justice David J. Brewer urged Des Moines bar association that the courts must retain strong injunctive authority to prevent wrongs. He warned against treating injunctions as political tools and cited cases like the Missouri Illinois drainage dispute and notable labor and railroad cases to illustrate the need for preventive justice and a nonpoliticized judiciary.
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Lessons From a Foolish Life On Rockford Lessons
Joe Trigg’s tale in the Rockford Register portrays a young man who squandered money on poker liquor races cigars and folly. He avoided education built no business credit and ends at 72 with little money or friends, a warning to boys about choices and responsibility.
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Rockford Register
Reflections of a Bachelor From the New York Press
A satirical piece argues love burns quickly like tinder and warns that rapid acquaintance does not equal deep knowledge. It jokes about jealousy and social spats, noting a wife’s quick temper when her husband befriends a close friend.
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Local notes on fashion, medicine, and a wedding
Sunday baseball gains interest in neighboring towns amid fashion shifts to shorter ladies' stockings. Dr J H Guthrie opens a Shelby County practice here, displaying eight diplomas. On July 15 1903 Miss Iva Tompkins wed Dr Ben H Chamberlain at Pleasant Ridge in a quiet home ceremony.
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Shelby County
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Iva Tompkins
Chauncey Tompkins
Eben Taut
Hopkinton Preparations for August Harvest Home Picnic
The Ryan Reporter notes scarce farm labor in Hopkinton with 3.00 per day for hay hands. No rentable homes or stores exist, prompting talk of growth through bringing in people. A subscription drive funds a harvest home celebration planned for mid August, with a subscriber meeting to set the date and program. Monticello Express installs a Simplex typesetting machine to set its paper. Bro Cox sees the improvement as affordable. The Express enjoys patronage and profit. Leader congratulates and hopes for funds to buy a linotype.
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An Episcopal Benediction. From the Minneapolis Tribune
Fragments deciphered in the British Museum include a third century letter from Lyons bishop to Presbyer Marcellinus. The tone denounces a reprobate epistle, threats flogging for apostasy, and a pledge of Christ fellowship.
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