Age Should Not Halt Great Minds Says Counter View
The article surveys claims by Dr William Osler that creativity fades after forty and should be chloroformed, contrasting with historical examples of notable figures who produced major work well into old age. It cites Washington Gladstone Bryant Longfellow Tennyson Goethe Cervantes Cromwell Dandolo Radetzky Moltke Priestly and quotes Dr Lorandat arguing vitality drives intellect, not age.
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Crithiam
Washington
Gladstone
William Callen Bryant
Longfellow
Tennyson
Goethe
Wilhelm Meister
Faust
Cervantes
Holberg
Oliver Cromwell
Dandelo
Venice
Constantinople
Radetzsky
Novara
von Moltke
Sedan
Dr. Priestly
Osler
Loradat
Iowa Superintendent Advocates Cooking and Sewing for Girls
At the National Educational association meeting in Milwaukee W S Crane of Marshalltown urged teaching girls to cook and sew. He praised honor pupils who were typically failures, prompting others to rebuke him and restore order.
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Iowa
W. S. Crane
Marshalltown
National Educational Association
Milwaukee
Crane
Kansas lawmakers launch trust hunt against Standard Oil and rivals
Kansas legislators wage a winter campaign against the Standard Oil Co and the binding twine and insurance combines. They push a competing refinery and pass an anti discrimination bill as part of a broad antitrust effort.
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Kansas
Standard Oil Co
Philadelphia Mayor Faces Pressure Amid Prayer Meetings
The report notes Mayor Weaver of Philadelphia facing unkept promises as residents attend large prayer gatherings praying for divine aid, reflecting a pattern seen in rural areas where leaders often require public prayer for support.
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Weaver
Philadelphia
Weather Forecaster Warns of Harsh March Ahead
A seasoned prognosticator predicts a difficult March for this latitude, noting past Marches have proven severe and urging preparation for rough weather and cooler conditions.
Hepburn's Great Vindication at Corning Iowa
Colonel Hepburn spoke before Adams County farmers in Corning addressing railway rate regulation. He presented letters from President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody praising his support for rate regulation and defended his record against opponents claiming ties to railroads. The event drew hundreds of farmers and stock shippers to the Corning opera house.
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Hepburn
Des Moines
Corning
Adams County Farmers’ Institute
Roosevelt
Iowa
Moody
Corning Opera House
Col. Hepburn
Congress
Lincoln Day Oration Delights Lincoln Club Audience
At the Lincoln club banquet in Portland, Congressman Cousins delivered a nearly flawless English oration that echoed Thomas B. Reed and Lincoln, blending high rhetoric with intimate glimpses of the president. The talk bridged historical judgment with everyday life, making the event unusually valuable.
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Lincoln Club
Congressman Cousins
Portland
Thomas B. Reed
Lincoln
Robert G. Cousins
Iowa
Reform and the Iowa delegation in focus
The column critiques Cedar Rapids stance on temperance and asylums, urges reform for drinker’s path, notes Col Pete Hepburn’s sharp comeback to Editor Wallace, and reports county farm steward race with T A King and Seeley rivals. It also mentions Governor Cummins at inaugural with a small escort and questions fire insurance rate hikes amid profits.
Paying Road Taxes in Corn
Des Moines Register columnist Joe Trigg notes Iowa road taxes are payable in money but criticizes farmers who quit plowing corn in June to work on roads for $250 a day. He argues June farming offers higher value per day, suggesting many cornfields lose substantial yield when not properly tended.
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Joe Trigg
Des Moines Register
Iowa
Troubled Mother's Fear in Reminiscences Tale
In Leslie's Weekly Helen Taylor, stepdaughter of John Stuart Mill, recalls a Scottish mother who lost her son. The grieving mother laments that heaven is full of men who may not know how to care for him.
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Moncure Conway
Helen Taylor
John Stuart Mill
Scotland
Visitors from Monticello and Chicago Stop in City
Marion Register Mrs Dr. Thomas and Edna Drury of Monticello and Mrs Nellie Coble of Chicago were in the city Friday afternoon en route to Chicago.
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Marion Register
Dr. Thomas and
Edna Drury
Monticello
Nellie Coble
Chicago
City
Fires damage chapel at Upper Iowa University
Local fire on the 23rd damaged the chapel of Upper Iowa University caused by a defective heating apparatus. Toledo businessmen form a company for a canning factory with stock at $20 000 subscribed. James Reade, convicted of Officer Dan Norton murder in Dubuque, sentenced to life with hard labor. Old time spelling schools revived in Poweshiek and Tama counties with county spelling contests under way. Nine‑month old boy found dead in a shed near Illinois Central Stockyards in Dubuque. cause due to a shoe string no clue to the murderer.
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James Reade
Dan Norton
Dubuque
Poweshiek
Tama
Illinois Central
Hopkinton Sale Nets Personal Effects and a Draft Horse
Joe Morrison of Sand Spring sold his personal effects as he plans a move to Nebraska. J. W. Murray purchased his house and lot. Cy Bort from Monticello bought a draft horse from Stahr Bros for 225 dollars. the animal weighed 1900 pounds and was described as a dandy.
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Hopkinton
Joe Morrison
Sand Spring
Nebraska
J. W. Murray
Cy. Bort
Monticello
Stahr Bros
Man Charged With Jilting Widow Held by Emotional Insanity
Philadelphia Inquirer reports the defendant accused of jilting a wealthy widow, valued at $13,000 yearly, would be acquitted by any jury on grounds of emotional insanity.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Royal Baking Powder Endorsed For Wholesome Cakes
Good Health to the Children stresses careful food choices for kids and links high quality eggs to wholesome dainties. It claims Royal Baking Powder is indispensable for light, sweet, and flavorful cakes biscuits doughnuts and crusts, promising health and appeal for all ages.
Local Doctor Performs Successful Operation on Mrs Ledwina
Dr Mirick of Monticello assisted by Dr Davies of this city conducted surgery on Mrs George Ledwina last Monday. The operation aimed to bring relief after prolonged suffering and appears highly satisfactory with favorable indications expected to continue.
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Cme
Williams
D. Ferguson
Rolfe
Iowa
Ferguson
Mr. Ferguson
Olin vs Schneider case dismissed after appeal bond
Attorney C G Watkins reports the town of Olin v H M Schnei der was tried before Mayor White last May for licenseless orders. the case was dismissed after agreeing to drop the cage. Henry Hoffmaster of Lander Wyoming is dead. remains to be shipped for burial in Fremont County. Funeral services planned at the German Lutheran church.
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Cedar Rapids
Olin
H. M. Schneider
White
Watkins
Charles Hoffmaster
Henry
Lander
Wyoming
Hoftmaster
Fremont
Prairieburg News Items Mixed Visits and Local Notes
Mr Will Dawson of Monticello visited over the weekend at his grandparent Mrs Beatty's home. Charles Leclercs sale drew a large crowd and many items sold well with Leclerc planning Coggan as a future home. George Burnside, a well known local, is ill in a Cedar Rapids hospital with slim chances of recovery. Ira Thus Neilly died Monday evening from stomach cancer. burial at Holy Cross Wednesday. Charley Delay visited Monticello last Saturday with regular activity. John Holub spent time in Monticello last week and enjoyed a fine day. he quips Lat take a little and be merry for tomorrow ye may die.
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Prairieburg
Will Dawson
Monticello
Beatty
Charles Leclerc
Leclerc
Coggan
George Burnside
Cedar Rapids
Ira
Neilly
Holy Cross Cemetery
Charley Delay
Charley
John Holub
John
American Pottery primer marks clay industry rise
The March Cosmopolitan highlights American Pottery as a focus in its Great Industries series. Clay working is a young yet leading American industry, with the nation producing machinery that transformed clay work in under a quarter century.
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March Cosmopolitan
United States
Anamosa Eureka Items Report
Mr and Mrs O E Gillon have returned from Oklahoma. The coldest weather was 20 below. Mr R Frisbie has been dangerously ill and died at 2 50 this afternoon. Deputy County Clerk John Peck fell ill with a stomach ulcer bleed and is improving slowly. Weaver Co of Cedar Rapids handling Oldsmobiles sold one car to George Schoonover for April delivery. Weaver and J M Wood were in town recently.
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O. E. Gillon
Oklahoma
R. Frisbie
P. S
Frisbie
John Peck
Weaver & Co
Cedar Rapids
George Schoonover
Weaver
J. M. Wood
Farm sale and travel plan in Madison township
Elmer E. Overley sold his Madison township farm for 82.50 per acre and will visit Virginia on a prospecting tour soon. A rope brushed an electric wire in Sandusky causing two fires, suggesting more rope than cigar factories can use.
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Wyoming
Elmer E. Overley
Madison Township
Virginia
Buffalo Express
Sandusky
Ohio
Baltimore poet writes 936 line poem on Roosevelt
A Baltimore poet has produced a 936 line poem about President Roosevelt. The writer suggests the president may deserve punishment for various deeds, though the remark implies strong disapproval rather than factual charges.
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Atlanta Journal
Baltimore
Roosevelt
Impoverished soil and blood seek proper nourishment
A chemist analyzes soil to determine suitable fertilizer for each product. If your blood is impoverished a doctor may prescribe a tonic or concentrated fat food, the fat being the key lacking element in the system, with fat-rich foods easily digested and assimilated.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
Scott's Emulsion nourishes and strengthens the body when milk and cream fail. It remains palatable and beneficial for all ages as the body wastes from any cause.
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