State Board of Education pushes plan to unite three colleges
The state education board signals major reforms for the State University the Agricultural College and the Teachers College. It argues consolidation would remove rivalries avoid political influence and create a unified state system while warning against losing distinct strengths in engineering and other programs. The piece also cites editorials on public figures and a Canadian land boom in Southern Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Educational Board of Town
State University
Agricultural College
Teachers’ College
University
State College of Agriculture
Ames
Candidates emerge slowly as spring nears in county offices
The piece argues against rushing county office candidates three months before primaries and notes regional differences. It cites Delaware county activity fueled by press coverage and Jones county’s lack of enthusiasm while quoting experts on migration and the value of books and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware County
Rann
Manchester
Jones County
Judge Prouty’s Reform Stance on Tariff Highlighted
Judge Prouty voices reform at Des Moines and adopts a Democratic tariff position. The piece argues Texas voters would accept him as a Democrat, questions the value of a large navy without sufficient merchant ships, and warns that discouraging American merchantmen could cripple the nation in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Prouty
Des Moines
Texas
Clifford Thorne Seeks Railroad Commissioner Nomination
Thorne runs a public campaign as a railroad commissioner candidate while critics joke about his press presence. The White Sox prepare for spring training on the coast drawing local interest. Congressman Jamieson of the eighth district declines re election before primary costs, and packer indictments trigger hog market gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Thorne
Jane Eyre
Bertha M. Clay
Jamieson
Farmer Urged to Test Seed Corn Now as Snow Recedes
The note urges farmers to test seed corn now that heavy snow has worn out its welcome and sleighing is waning. It emphasizes early seed checks to ensure suitable planting quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Farmer
Reflections of a Bachelor and Market Notes
A satirical note on bachelor life from the New York Press and a brief market blip reports hogs reaching 10.05 to 10.25 in Chicago and Indianapolis. The piece comments on self regard, convictions, and social talk while noting the hog price movement yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Indianapolis
Golden wedding celebrated by Hopkinton pair
Mr and Mrs Moses Wheeler of Hopkinton celebrated their golden wedding. Peter Guthrie of Hopkinton marked his 87th birthday. John A Wernimont divorced Mabel Wernimont in slim county court. they wed in Manchester four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Wheeler
Hopkinton
Congressman Good
Cedar Rapids
Peter Guthrie
John A. Wernimont
Mabel Wernimont
Slim
Manchester
M. M. Mott
Anamosa
Mott
Vernon
W. G. Power
Lloyd McCutcheon
Maquoketa
Dog Serenades In Midnight Concerts Across Town
An essay on noisy dogs at night blends humor and sharp satire. It compares canine vocalizations to opera singers with exaggerated portraits of breeds and a harsh end note about disruptive howling after warnings.
A Negro College Orator Represents Cornell College
Henry Coleman a Negro student at Cornell college Mount Vernon will represent the college in Iowa state oratorical contest at Cedar Rapids March 4. He earns Mary Ambrose Elwell memorial scholarship, is the school’s sole Black student, and rose from coal mine work to top eight finalists. Coleman graduates in June at 22 and plans to work for uplift of colored citizens in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
Henry Coleman
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Mary Ambrose Elwell
John K. Elwell
Field Shoe Company of
Des Moines
Coleman
Iowa
Boone
Henry
The Troubles of the Central School
LeGrand area pupils face extended travel as an outlying district sends eleven children to LeGrand school by a bus route. The rig starts around 7 am, collects three pupils, then completes a two hour round trip. Parents sue to reverse the route, arguing children are away from home from seven in the morning until nearly six in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeGrand
Central School
Insurgent Ultimatum Sparks Party Crisis
From Siowse City Journal and Mr. Bryans Commoner reprint in the Indianapolis News the insurgent ultimatum declares the insurgents will rule or ruin. It warns that if the minority cannot govern the majority the Republican party will be displaced, echoing a parallel to 1892 when the Democrats were briefly unhorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Mr. Pinchot
Siowse City Journal
Bryan
Indianapolis News
Republican Party
Safer to Leave it to Bryan
The piece argues that Roosevelt’s supporters regret his absence, noting his stance on tariffs and his support for the Dingley tariff law. It asserts Roosevelt would not denounce Taft, and predicts Taft will gain Roosevelt’s backing as the progressive faction seeks alignment with his tariff views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Vinton Hagle
Roosevelt
Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Notable Local Health and Fire Report Summary
W. A. Cunningham shows improvement at the sanitarium sitting up an hour. Nathan J. Watters dies at his nephew L R Watters home in Cass aged 62 years 4 months from angina. Harry Atwood injured in Hurley Wisconsin, dies Tuesday in Ironwood Michigan hospital. A barn fire near Marlette destroys four horses ten cattle forty five tons hay and oats. Mr Peet burned seriously with $2400 loss and $1560 insurance. Peet plans rebuilding. he is son of J G Peet.
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W. A. Cunningham
Nathan J. Watters
L. R. Watters
Cass
C. P. Atwood
Harry
Hurley
Wisconsin
Mr. Atwood
Ironwood Hospital
Michigan
Mr. Warl
Peet
Martelle
Dr. Storm Resigns as Iowa State College President
Dr. A B Storm resigns the presidency of Iowa State College in Ames and the resignation is accepted to take effect on the flat day of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Storm
Iowa State College
Ames
Real estate transfers list multiple Monticello properties
Henry Ladehoit and wife transfer 160 acres to John Marek for 13280 dollars. Margaret OC Burrell to John J Locher adds Monticello property portions for 2100 dollars. George B Siemering to J J Locher quc d lots in Monticello Brad Streets add 8200. Hall Mfg Co receives Varvels add Monticello for 10000. Barehus to Geo Thomassen Wyoming lot 17 26 feet for 1 dollar. Moe to Meek & Beam lots and outlot in Anamosa for 1250. Julia Harris to Wit Blizek 94 acres for 731.50. MecQuillen to Michael Moes 53200. Leroy Clark to Lillie Minnis Monticello lot 59 for 900. Newton Parrott to J J Locher Monticello lot 368 for 1780. Jane Foreman to Jessie Parrott Monticello lots 305 304 306 for 1000.
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Henry Ladehoit
John Marek
Margaret OC
Burrell
John J. Locher
R. R
Monticello
George B. Siemering
J. J. Locher
Bradstreets
J. S. Hall
Hall Mfg. Co
Varvel
Charles W. Barehus
Geo. J. Thomassen
Wyoming
J. A. Moe
Meek & Beam
Warren
G. H. Walworth
Julia Harris
Wit Blizek
Richard MecQuillen
Michael Moes
Dollar depreciation sparks student finance debate
In St. Paul, Pioneer Press reports students in finance arguing the dollar has lost value. They compare the currency to a heavy 30 cent meat market standard, signaling concern over purchasing power and market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul Pioneer Press
New District Court Docket Includes Dozens Of Suit Entries
District court lists numerous cases filed since the December term covering law actions garnishments and promissory notes. Names include Boone Park Chamberlain Kinkead Peet Nordman Rohwedder Welch Otte Millet Atwood Simpson Forbes and Bennett among others. Also multiple quiet titles partitions divorces and an equity case involving the railroad company. Fremont Tribune notes moral courage crusade and Washington Times comments on seasonal lapse into sin.
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D. Boone
Park Chamberlain
James J. Kinkead
R. M. Peet
Elizabeth Orisick
Cave Bros
Henry G. Siler
Hartz & Bahnsen Co
William Wink
Edward Osborne
S. J. Adair
H. Harris Johnson
Iowa
Addie J. Wooder
Jones County
Addie H. Soper
Grace M. Thomas
O. B. Crane
Equity
O. M
St. P. Ry. Co
W. M. Welch
William Wolf
Warrison
O. Gleason
Will Hoffman
Frank I. Bammon
Emma Holz
Max Holz
Anna Bennett
James Gordon Bennett
Henry J. Koppess
Elizabeth Koppess
S. Peet
Mary Roacicheck
Guardian
Mary A. Hawley
Myra Sanford
J. B. Dumont
R. Simpson
Oxford Junction
Ed Forbes
A. L. Larson
George H. Brown
James Miller
Hiram Roberts
A. Heitchen
James May
Josy Wosoba
Frank Wosoba
James Cavanaugh
Felix Cavanaugh
G. M
St. BP. Ry. Co
Benedict Sherman
Iva L. Carter
J. UH. Carter
Hattie Potter
J. R. Hayes
Nellie Little
Nathaniel
Little
Harry Jr. Barnes
Catherine L. Barnes
W. B. Scott
J. H. Miller
M. L. Ed Newland
Rose Newland
John Morissey
Vas
Margaret Morissey
Helen Whalen
J. F. Whalen
Peary Returns to Work After Long Absence
The report notes Commander Peary, after twenty three years away and private business, must resume duties. The message contrasts this with public interest and adds a mention of new bargain goods at Doutrick's.
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Washington Post
Peary
Doutrick’s
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Inter Ocean
Hitchcock
Nate Kendal
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Leithbridge Herald
Leithbridge
Steiner
Iowa College
Columbia University
Henry Drummond
White Sox
Neighborhood News
Z. Stout
Independence
First National Bank of Indepenence
Christian Johnson
Clinton
Iceland
Mary Gaffney
Ryan
Maretta Foley
Way of
Fort Madison
Anamosa Reformatory
The
Manchester Press
Tatrazzini
Mt. Vernon
Anamosa Eureka News
Fremont
Carroll
Washington Times
Satan
Monticello State Bank
Goo P
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovell
R. C. Stirton
Home Savings Bank
the Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
Capital
Northwestern
Lowa
Corman
Minneapolis
Eclipse Lumber CO
J. H. Henry
H. M. Remley
James Remley Remley
Remley
Anamosas
Laws
Main Street
Fred Puleston
Eilers & Bolton
E. E. Reed
Thorney
Burrichter's Drygoods
Lawa
W. A. Mirick
South Cedar St
A. M. Maurice
Lovell
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