Rising prices and canal choices amid wartime strains
The piece argues that war driven scarcity raises prices for essentials while some goods like hides and leather lag, cites shoe sellers complaining of higher costs, and weighs the Nicaragua vs Panama canal debate. It concludes with a critique of political tone and editorial access, noting Louis Murphy will write daily in the Des Moines Register and Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Des Moines Register and Leader
Louis Murphy
Internal Revenue Collector
The
Register and Leader
Thorne Faces Criticism as Railroad Commissioner
The Marshalltown Times-Republican complains about Clifford Thorne the railroad commissioner and his self important stance. He invites criticism and notes his aim to have his own way, suggesting he would handle scrutiny better if he stopped discrediting others. Wanted men seek city office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Clifford Thorne
Thorne
Berlin immunity dispute cited by Sioux City Journal
The Sioux City Journal notes Berlin may argue that U S Lusitania immunity did not cover armed merchantmen. Washington’s early notes claimed noncombat lives could not be jeopardized by capturing or destroying unarmed ships. Berlin could show Washington pressed Britain and France to remove guns, implying disarmament was needed for full immunity.
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Stone
Lusitania
Congress
Sioux City Journal
Berlin
Lansing
Washington
Germany
United States
Great Britain
France
Wilson
Progressive fatigue with spring presidential primary
The Independence Bulletin Journal criticizes the spring presidential primary, calling it a costly fad that fails to curb bosses, doubles candidate expenses, and inflames campaign enmities. It argues the reform movement and recall measures have not delivered expected benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Bulletin - Journal
No Good Without Women in Shakespearean Revival
Cedar Rapids Republican argues men could reprise female roles in Shakespeare to restore interest, noting women have sometimes played male parts such as Bernhardt and Maude Adams, but audiences prefer women in feminine roles and criticizes male actors in women parts.
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Cedar Rapids
Bernhardt
Maude Adams
Cummins Grows Progressive Record Compared With Roosevelt
Marshalltown Times Republican argues Cummins matches Roosevelt in progressiveness and cites Cummins led reforms that became public policy more often than Roosevelt. The St Joseph Gazette notes Ford tour observers focus on war lessons rather than peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
St. Joseph
Ford
Livery Man Described As Deep Thinker In Local Note
A brief item in the Lincoln Journal notes a livery man prefers to be described as a deep thinker while remarking that the average man is shallow. The odd phrasing suggests the piece is a light social quip or personality sketch.
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Lincoln Journal
New District Court Docket Lists Numerous Civil Actions
The district court opens on the sixth with Judge Hibson presiding and logs new law cases from John Novak versus G W Walker to Hattie P. Peck versus D Peck et al. The docket covers promissory notes and accounts, landlord attachments, garnishments, divorces, foreclosures, quiet titles, and equity matters across multiple firms and individuals.
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F. O. Hibson
John Novak
G. W. Walker
Roy Dewald
Anna Dewald
A. M. Fairbanka
Henry Scheer
J. H. Gordon
Laemmle Film Service Co
Crane
Johnson Land Co
Peter Zumbrunnen
Thomas Davison
Ireland
M. Roux
J. H. Ryan
Gardner & Bye
Morganthaler Lincotype Co
A. Baur
Henry OC. Richards
Acme Harvesting Machine Co
G. F. Farragher
Hi. L. Becker
Cedar Rapide Candy Co
C. W. Fry
W. D. Gordon
J. Cross
J. G. Suter & Son
B. J. Cross
Monticello Electric Co
Farmera State Bank
James T. Leech
Mary Jepsen
Hans Kuutsen
H. HE. Smith
Edd Wain
Anamosa Lumber Co
W. H. Johnson Et al
J. A. Hartman
Vencel Zeeman
C. N. Blood
Citizens Savings Bank
C.N. Blood
Frank Cruise
C. D. Kline
George Holmes
Robert Aldrich
Harry Miller
Cavers Elevator Co
L. M. Roux
Josephine Crisler
Gar
Beck & Corbit Iron Co
Geo
John Urh
J. T. Lanigan
Mergenthaler Linotype Co
G. Stover
Schoonover Trust Co
Fred Puleston
Sarah Mosley Puleston
Edward Wirth
Samuel
Moore
Andrew Kasper
Ben W. Reizhart
James Mead
Mike Hanegen
Thompson Brickley
Albert Chaplin
Josephine Robertson
Archibald Robertson
C. H. Einhausen
Albert Henry
Oxford Junction Savings Bank
Henry Sacora
W. M. Welch
John Otten
Walter Carr
Samuel L. Ware
Thomas Head
Charles Howard
George F. French
James Collier
Oliva
Hosford
George W. Trumbull
Robert Hoon
Annis Patton
J. F. Brown
Hamilton W. Burke
K. J. Dickson
Sylvia M. Dickson
Will H. Sealls
Norman H. James
Albert M. Houry
John McNally
William A. Preston
David Pence
Ida Smith
Edward F. Smith
Flora Greiner
Henry Greiner
Will E. Scalla
Norman Seely
Albert
B. Davidson
Thomas K. Buxton
Hart & Starry
Norman B. Seelay
George S. Vernon
George Emerson
J.C. Griffith
John B. Peck
Elsie Ireland
Elmer Ireland
J. W. Orsdal
William H. Huston
Letta A.gordon
Willian A. Gordon
N. Ray Uchternacht
Gladys Hartman
George W. Hurd
Marie A. Hurd
Dearborn & Sons
N. Blood
Equity
Anna G. Cairy
Fred Carry
Hattie P. Peck
D. Peck
Seed Testing Urges Farmers to Prepare Now
A police shooting prompts a farmer's warning to test all seeds before planting. The piece likens firearm readiness to seed viability, urging testing of corn, wheat, oats, clover, timothy, and garden seeds so crops sprout under sun and rain.
Judge Reed Takes Can Case Under Advisement
Federal court in Dubuque hears the Can case a contest among owner patrons and state over resuming operation of the Chicago Anamosa Northern railway, previously discontinued as a losing proposition. Judge Reed noted important questions and will study them at his own pace.
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Reed
Dubuque
Chicago, Anamosa & Northern Railway
The Other Viewpoint Gleaned From Atchison Globe
Work can seem painful until you meet a poor job seeker, a figure of hardship and perseverance highlighted in the Atchison Globe's reflection on labor and dignity.
Marriage, deaths and notices from Anamosa area
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS reports marriages in Oxford Junction Clarance and Mt. Vernon, with obituaries for Robert N. Young Joe Fisher and Dora Christophar aon Emil Kebn and Wm. Webster and John W. Geiger. Censuses show pay raises for Dubuque and Linn counties. Knights Templar event honors Sir Knight H W Shapley in Anamosa.
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John Kropik
Mary Dozark
Oxford Junction
Robert N. Young
Vinton
George White
Delhi
Joe Fisher
Dora Christopharaon
Clarance
Thomas
Davia
Mt. Vernon
Emil Kebn
Milo Lathrop
George W. Lathrop
New Market
Tawa
A. Loifingwell
Wm. Brink
Republican County Central Committee
F. Norris
Maraballtown
W. A. Dexter
Toledo
J. Milner
Belle Plaine
C. Ropers
Grundy Center
Peter J. Seippel
Dubuque
Avamosa Eureka
Wm. Webster
Ssaatch Grove
Anamosa
John W. Geiger
Woodmen of the World
Sioux City
Bright
Cedar Rapida
Geiger
Masonic Hall
Monticello
James L
Cascade
McCaffery
Mt. Olivet
Jones County
Knights Templara
Knight IT
W. Shapley
Knight Shapley
Hopkinton Honored Oldest Resident Peter Guthrie On Washington Day
Uncle Peter Guthrie, Hopkinton's oldest resident at 93, celebrated Washington's Birthday with neighbors and friends. He remains spry, still visits the post office daily, and recently wrestled a log for stovewood. The town notes his long life and the legacy of this pioneer settler.
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Hopkinton
Peter Guthrie
Washington
Peter
Daily Mail
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Dr. L G Stubler
Optometrist Dr. L G Stubler conducts comprehensive eye exam and fitting of prescription glasses. Details unspecified.
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L. G. Stubler
Chicago Banker John A McLaughlin and M W Derrick HS Richardson
Chicago banker John A McLaughlin is linked with M W Derrick High School founder Richardson by a notable association noted in local records. The item highlights business and educational ties in the city’s history.
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John A. McLaughlin
M. W. Derrick
HS. Richardson
Monticello Area Stockholders Back New Bank
A Jones and Delaware county stockholders list endorses a new bank in Monticello and surrounding areas. The roster includes GL Bennett and J Loeher among many residents pledging confidence and urging patronage with assurances of courteous and fair treatment.
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Jones
Delaware
Monticello
Eclipse Corner urges trust in Sunshine Windowe and Eclipse shingles
One year into The Eclipse Corner the adure content promotes Eclipse material from the Kiclippe Lumbex Co. and Sunshine Windowe for hog houses and barns. It touts White Pine for building and Kentucky coal with low ash and no clinker, claiming 40 year roof life with Zinc Clad nails and a 60 day free trial on gates.
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Kiclippe Lumbex Co
Edward Jeeven
Iowa
Kentucky
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Roosevelt
Panama
Culebra
Nicaraugua
Hrezrum
Douxmont
Verdun
Neighborhood News
Monticello State Bank
Chicago
Henry George HH
M. Carpenter
William Stubler Ho. Hicks JW. sSchweiteer
Henry M. Carpenter
William Stuhter
H. George
Hos. Richardson
So, Becker
Agn
Cashion
Halstead M. Carpenter
A. Onah
Jones County Trust
O. Bennett
Dil. Bokken
Jurton Clark
Tobias Folkers
Preland N
Kehoe
Loeher
John Mangold
Matt Miller
Herman Riekels
G. Sehoon
Stimson JG
Stags
Pobiassen OC
Waples
BP. Clark
A.M. Cloud Herman Polkers
W. OT. Tianken
Kate I. Ireland
Peter J. Kurt
August Lunda Miller
LL. Petersen
Torey J. Ricklets
W.T. Schoon
Will Stutt
John Tarnis
Herman Zimmerman
Ale. Dircles
Henry R. Polkers
John Folkers Hede, Henderson W.oo
Lrelana
Lh. Lang J, McBride
Chorge Miller Card
Shingles
C. F. Dutton
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