Reckless crowds and thrift lessons in early prairie observation
The piece laments sensational risk in auto racing at Indianapolis and Hawthorne Park near Chicago while contrasting it with rising thrift and marriage delays among local youth. It discusses how gambling on risk mocks prudence, then shifts to Western Canada reciprocity sentiment and farm prosperity tied to protection and U S trade policy.
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Indianapolis
Hawthorne Park
Chicago
Psopia
Spain
Jack Frost
Middle West
United States
Iowa
Chancellor Day Riffs on Congress and Summer Drownings
Chancellor Day of Syracuse University criticizes Congress as full of incompetent men. The piece notes summer drownings rise with many involving confident swimmers taking risks. State Attorney Wyman urged law graduates to value character alongside talent, warning that talent without character harms clients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Syracuse University
Q Congress
Wyman
Iowa Wins Top Honors at West Point Ceremony
The piece notes Phillip Bracken Fleming of Burlington earning the highest scholarship honors at the U S Military Academy in West Point. It comments on public figures Sid Foster and Senator Stone, contrasting praise for Iowa with criticism of insurgents and a mention of peacemaking in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
U. S. Military Academy
West Point
Phillip Bracken Fleming
Burlington
Sid Foster
Side Lights On Life Across Continents And Cultures
A travelogue recounts impressions from Europe Asia and Africa noting food differs trade practices and manners. The piece highlights hotels railways Cairo Naples Rome and Damascus observations including scams bargaining and local ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Africa
Jerusalem
Rome
Italy
Paris
Mark Twain
Pagan
Sistine Chapel
Damascus
June 1886 Monticello notes reveal marriages and local events
In June 1886 Monticello, activity includes marriages of Rettig to Yucker and azelkiel Moore to Mattie Faber, high school graduates Kate Perry Gracia Hicks Lola Cutler Zelma Tarwell, and local church calls to Rev J T Blanchard. A Monticello vs Castle Grove baseball score 41 to 14, plus scattered obituaries and real estate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Charles J. Rettig
Lillie J. Yucker
Charles Gallagher
Law Department
The
State University
Little Johnny Pond
D. i. Pond
Azelkiel Moore
Mattie Faber
Richland Township
Maggie McQuiston
Monmouth
Ilinois
Monmouth College
J. J. Peppin
Adolph Grassmeyer
Cascade
Minnie
Mary Locher
Amelia Bobleter
Mamie Keenan
Mattie Devlin
Naomi Wittenwyler
Katie Young
Susie McMahon
Mamie McMahon
May Liddy
Kate Curtin
Maggie Meyer
Candidate’s Norwegian line turns into drunken rush at rally
A U S Saturday Evening Post item recounts a Minnesota race candidate who asked a Norwegian friend for a memorable line. The line urged everyone to go to the saloon and drink at the candidate’s expense, provoking a chaotic, humorous exit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Saturday Evening Post
Monticello forfeits baseball game over muddy grounds
Monticello defeated Cascade 9 to 0 by forfeit after Cascade left the field at the end of the fifth inning claiming an agreed five innings due to muddy grounds. Umpire Howard Smith ordered completion or abandonment, and the Cascaders left, with the score at 8 to 6. Weather disruption and injuries marred the game which lasted about two hours.
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Cairo
Standard
Palestine
Qairo
Naples
Pompeii
America
Syria
Italy
California
Great West
Rome
Christendom
Victor Emanuel 2d
Monticello
Smith
Cascade
Cascaders
Jupiter Plavius
Carson
Neiers
Nevers
Faber
War Horse
Gross
Thompson
Collins
Locher
Cross
Dowden
Dautremont
Endlein
McGowan
Howard Smith
Puddy
Woodrow Known for Confounding Startles in Burlington
Burlington Gazette notes with wry humor that enthusiasm falters at the mention of a figure named Woodrow. The column plays on the challenge of summoning vigor to support a political name perceived as tedious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Gazette
Woodrow
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Stone
Insurgenta
P. S. Slocum
Michael Angelo
Moses
Church of St. Meter-in-chains
Israel
St. Callixtus
St. Cecilia
Slocum
Philadelphia
Kh. F. Erb
O. L. Gould
Harbinson Orr
Ford Frostler
Swi
Seo
O. L. Niles
James Remington
Swij
Wapalpinicon River
Nely
Sea
Grant Stambaugh
William &. Corbin
Washington Rearick
Alice Snyder
Alex Sutherland
Henry Ladehoff
Stephen K. Fitzsimons
Oliver Kiburz
W. Cook
Thomas Nolan
Cook
Oxford Junction
Feeb
Joseph Kostewheck
Ingwer Winter
Sely Sely
Ely Swig
Wyoming
Wim. N. Morse
Gdn
Horry Kettlesen
Jacob Rohr
O. L. van Mater
H. McQuillen
John Zoller
Hill
MecCarn
Marcela O. Scott
Monticello Beneee AB
F Locher
Monticello State Bank
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
Plymouth
Cross Hardware Company
Lazell
Patrick
C. N. Patrick
Jones County
Ethan
Morgan
Captain Ethan
George Albery
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