Presbytery Purges Liberals and Debates Roles in Society
The article condemns liberal and sectarian dissent within the Presbyterian assembly, urges emigration of incompatible believers, praises the suppression of loud opponents, and notes shifts in church and political alignments as well as a Supreme Court ruling dissolving the tobacco trust with Justice Harlan dissenting on the reasonable versus unreasonable trust distinction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian General Assembly
United States Supreme Court
Tobacco Trust
Harlan
Mexican Revolution Forces Diaz’s Retirement and Transition
The Mexican revolution ends Diaz’s rule and ushers in de la Barra, a Diaz ally turned rival of Madero. Judges shift sides in politics, with Prouty reconverted to protectionism. Western Canadian newspapers back reciprocity with the United States, predicting benefits for landowners while farmers may bear costs.
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Diaz
de la Barra
Madero
Judge Prouty
Corra Harris
Western
Canada
Dominion
United States
Political Fear Rumors Highlight Party Influences
The text notes concerns that the Democratic party could be Al Drichized while Republicans worry about Bryanization, reflecting partisan anxieties about ideological shifts on both sides of the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Sky Tinted Waters and Mosquito Worries at Minnesota Lakes
An advertisement claims lakes in Minnesota have sky tinted water while noting silent concern over sky wafted mosquitoes that threaten the hue. The piece hints at ecological imbalance and public health worries tied to lake conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Lakes
Neither Difference Nor Distinction in Bribery View
The Cedar Rapids Republican denounces using money or salary to secure re election as bribery and corruption. It argues there is no moral distinction between cash from friends or a government salary used to influence officeholders. It warns lawmakers against rewarding campaign workers with federal positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Lorimer
Washington
Cummins for Once Consistent Says Burlington Gazette
The Burlington Gazette comments on Senator A B Cummins noting his inconsistency on the Canadian reciprocity agreement and support for Gallinger as president pro tempore. The piece mocks his stance and praises a return to Washington with strident claims, while quipping about “fornist” views and Iowa’s reaction.
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A. B. Cummins
Iowa
Albert
Washington
Gallinger
Senate
Joe Bailey
Cummins
Good Roads Will Come Sometime In New York
The Tracr Star Clipper notes New York spends 50 million dollars on roads and bonds are issued. It warns Iowa may face similar outcomes in two years if local officials fail to improve road work. Senator Ames praises strong support for permanent state roads in the last Iowa legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracr Star-Clipper
New York
Iowa
Ames
Road Dragging Law Opinion Changes Township Levy Duty
The attorney general's opinion says trustees must impose one mill dragging levy this year despite a prior annual levy. It also states a trustee cannot be dragging superintendent, and funds from any road fund may be used for dragging this year. Some trustees dispute the law's effectiveness, but the opinion argues it applies now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attorney General’s Office
Cunningham Road
Bryan Supports Champ Clark for Presidency
Chicago Record Herald reports Bryan will back Champ Clark in the presidential race. Clark is expected to take the development philosophically, noting Bryan must back someone.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Bryan
Champ Clark
Champ
Two Year Agriculture Course At Iowa State College
The State Board of Education authorized a two year course in agriculture at Iowa State College aimed at farm boys unable to meet regular entrance requirements. The program has proved popular, attracting many young men likely to return to farming. over three hundred enrollment is expected next year with about 98 percent planning to resume practical farm work.
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State Board of Education
Iowa State College
Weather and Crop Service bulletin reports ideal farming week
The state Weather and Crop Service bulletin notes a mostly ideal farming week with high temperatures 6 to 10 degrees above normal. Rainfall was deficient but showers occurred at week start and end, crops showing unprecedented growth. 90 degree heat was common on Wednesday to Friday and corn cultivation continued, some fields twice.
Man saves for vacation signals wife plans new dress
Washington Post notes that when a man accumulates savings for travel it often accompanies plans for his wife to purchase a new dress, suggesting a linked pattern of spending and wardrobe upgrade.
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Washington Post
Prominent Dubuque Leader Dies After Illness
Dr. C H Hamilton a BoachLan of Dubuque passes away last Sunday. Kate Shelley near death at Carroll hospital after heroic train rescue years ago. Iowa Rhodes scholar J A O Larson of Decorah to Oxford with $1590 grant. Anamosa high school tops list of graduates tonight. Community notes cover fires, accidents, and local triumphs across Clinton to Cedar Rapids.
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C. H. Hamilton
Dubuque
Sunay
John Dixon
Iowa Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Clinton
Iowa
J. A. O. Larson
Decorah
Oxford University
John McNally
Anamosa
Lenox Colleges
Balcom Shaw
D. D
Chicago
Kate Shelley
Boone
Carroll Hospital
Dyersville
Henry Baker
Standard Lumber Company
Anamosa High School
Alice Dearborn
Vera Potter
Ray Mills
Walter Miller
Hubert McQuire
Bonnie Mosher
Anna Howe
Carol Cramer
Wynema Trump
Grace Day
John Fearde
Cash Beems
Leola Hayden
Pauline Quigley
Eleanora Peterson
Florence Sanderson
Shirley McKinsey
Amy Waddell
Fort Atkinson
Calmar-Ottumwa
Mr. Wesselman
Calmar
Tipton
Platt
Waterloo
Grover W. Reynolds
Hopkinton Leader News Briefs Include Obituary and Monument
J B Bateman of Monticello and helpers visited Tuesday to set a four ton Barre granite monument for Fred O Williamson. Evangelists respond to September engagement requests. Mrs Anna Bacon died at her son J M Bacon’s home. funeral at Union township today, Rev T J Hamilton officiating, Hopkinton cemetery burial. Anna Lawrence Bacon, born March 25 1827 in Ohio, died aged 84. married to B Bacon September 22 1844, moved to Delaware County in 1866. husband died 17 years ago.
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J.B. Bateman
Monticello
Fred O. Williamson
Stephens Broa
Evangelista
Dubuque
Hopkinton
Anna Bacon
J. M. Bacon
Union Township
T. J. Hamilton
Anna Lawrence
Washington County
Ohio
B. Bacon
Delaware County
Evangelist Meetings Struggle to Attract Manchester Audience
Manchester press reports light attendance at Stephens Brothers evangelistic meetings. Evangelist George Stephens voices disappointment and hints at possibly moving to a more promising field. Officials cite busy season with schools in session and farmers in the field as factors hindering progress.
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Manchester
Stephens Bros
Stephens
George Stephens
the Tabernacle
Mustings
Recall petition after disputed umpire call halts game
In Ta coma a baseball game is paused after an umpire makes an unfortunate decision. Organizers circulate a recall petition amid the stoppage to challenge the ruling.
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Minneapolis Journal
Tacoma
New Library Books Arrive for Public Distribution
The public library shelves receive a broad list of new titles across genres and age groups. Notable works include The Broad Highway by Farnel and Kilmeny of the Orchard by Montgomery, plus children’s titles such as Sunbonnet Babies Primer and Stories for Kindergartens Wiltse.
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Broad Highway
Farnel
Trevor Lordship
Hubert Barclay
Waller
Kilmeny
Orchard
Montgomery
Grayson
Mary Cary
Bosher
Steiner
Maeterlinck
Pyle
Patricia
Eliot
Johannet
Wiltse
Crashaw Brothers
Pier
Drake
Bacon
Careless Jane
Railroads Pressed by Public Ads Say Costs Define Effort
A satirical note questions why railroads should spend vast sums to explain themselves to the public via advertisements. It cites figures and references Commodore Van derbilt and Brooklyn Daglie as illustrative figures of public curiosity and skepticism.
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Brooklyn Daglie
Commodore Vanderbilt
Sparka Proposed as Ames Iowa State College President
The Omaha Bee notes Prof Earle E Sparks is to be offered the presidency at Ames Iowa State College. Sparks a former Chicago University historian and former Pennsylvania college president, known in Monticello for lectures. Also reported is the death of Russell J Barry a senior at Ames after appendicitis surgery. son of John W Barry of Hawkeye Lumber Cedar Rapids.
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Earle E. Sparka
Iowa State College
Ames
Sparks
Chicago University
Pennsylvania College
Monticello
State College
Sparka
Russell J. Barry
John W. Barry
Hawkeye Lumber Co
Cedar Rapids
The Smartest Man in Congress and Hobson Tariff Switch
The Minneapolis Journal notes the sharp wit of the politician who persuaded Hobson to back the tariff. The remark frames the switch as a pivotal moment in tariff politics and congressional strategy.
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Minneapolis Journal
Congress
Hobson
Rich buyers dominate housing payments in Detroit
The Detroit Free Press notes that while many can purchase homes, only wealthy individuals can manage the ongoing payments and financing required to keep ownership, highlighting financial barriers in the local housing market.
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Detroit Free Press
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Sulphur Springs
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