Rich Chicago men press Bacon vs Shakespeare case in court
Two wealthy Chicagoans pursue a legal challenge over the Baconian authorship of Shakespeare's plays. The piece recalls Ignatius Donnelly and his anomalous theories while noting Shakespeare's enduring scholarly acceptance and a Windy City judge unlikely to topple the pedestal. It also covers Iowa progressive Democrats and a primary bid by B G Dunn against Wilbur Marsh for national committeeman.
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Chicago
Bacon
Shakespeare
Ignatius Donnelly
Donnelly
Atlantis
Atlantic Ocean
Straits of Giberaltar
Windy City
Iowa
Wilson
B. G. Dunn
Mason City
Wilbur Marsh
Waterloo
Dunn
Wilson criticized for policy shifts while keeping us out of war
The piece acknowledges President Wilson's fluctuating diplomacy and argues Republicans overstate faults. It credits him with avoiding war, notes a spineless secretary of state as overrated, and contrasts Roosevelt’s hawkish stance with Wilson’s cautious approach. It suggests voters favor stability without attacking Wilson’s patriotism.
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Wilson
Roosevelt
Mexico
Administration urged to back Funston in border action
The piece argues General Funston should be given free rein to suppress bandits under Villa and defend the border. It condemns watchful waiting and calls for decisive action against Mexican raiders, praising Col Slocum for pursuing them into Mexico and urging the president to authorize force.
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Funston
Villa
United States
Col. Slocum
Washington
Mexico
East Dubuque Women Vote Suffrage Ethics Jar Incident
In East Dubuque a large group of women reacted to suffrage ethics with a jar still on the center table while flowers were discarded. The scene described implies a strong partisan display during a gathering on the issue.
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East Dubuque
Frugality and Prices Shape Daily Life Opinion
The piece argues rising prices push frugal living and trimming wants to necessities. It critiques postmasters tied to Bryan ideas and notes East Dubuque voting 202 of 286 women wet on liquor, highlighting social shifts and habits shaping responses to inflation.
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East Dubuque
Tittle
Dubuaque
Iowa Congressmen Fail To See Patriotism In Debate
The quote argues Iowa lawmakers prioritize local interests over national duty, claiming they have lost sight of the broader topic of patriotism in their current actions and stances.
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Iowa
Hog prices disappoint seller facing corn shortage
The top hog prices fail to satisfy the man who sold his light shoats last fall due to a corn shortage.
Half Horse Half Alligator Editorial Critique
The Des Moines Register faces criticism for claiming fairness while expanding a democratic editorial department led by Louis Murphy of Dubuque a government paid official. The piece argues the move serves business interests and dollars and cents and questions the paper’s Republican spokesman stance at the state capital.
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Anamosa Eureka
Des Moines Register
Louis Murphy
Dubuque
Murphy
Register
Distrusting Bryan at War’s End
The New York Times quotes Mr. Bryan praising the White House for pursuing peace while accusing him of desertion and trying to undermine President Wilson. The article questions his motives and accuses him of seeking Mr. Wilson’s overthrow rather than genuine peace.
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New York Times
Bryan
White House
Department of State
Germany
Congress
Mr. Wilson
Convention Song Cracking Over Iowa Delegation
Cedar Rapids Republican imagines Senator Cummins leading the Iowa delegation after a vote on national policy and a failed attempt to sing the Star Spangled Banner without choking. The piece questions patriotism and party unity in a vivid hypothetical.
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Cedar Rapids
Cummins
Iowa
What Hughes Will Do Editorial Guess
An editorial asks what Hughes will do and guesses he will stay in his current post until a united Republican Party offers the presidential nomination and then enter the campaign to win. The piece envisions a strategic retreat to position for a national bid.
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Hughes
Washta Journal
United Republican Party
Local dispute ends with pursuer chasing intruder
A Sioux City Journal snippet describes a man who confronts an intruder in his yard and continues pursuit after the attacker crosses the yard boundary. The clash escalates with a decisive punch that leaves a black eye and the aggressor rendered briefly unable to continue.
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Sioux City Journal
Iowa District Courts Jury Caseload Expands with Indictments
The district court adds several criminal and civil actions to its calendar. Indictments include gaming and betting and assault with intent to injure. John Stalley desertion case advances with counsel appointed. Multiple partitions, divorces, and guardianships proceed with bonds and sales ordered. Will probate and executors named in estate matters.
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Burton Morey
E. F. Peet
Orville Snyder
Charles Barker
J. L. Green
Frazier
Niles & Watters Bank
Anamosa
State of
Iowa
John Stalley
J. E. Remley
Tipton Church Celebrates 76th Anniversary and Local News
The Tipton Presbyterian church marked its 76th anniversary led by Rev H B Andrews. Delaware county board bought a Rumley 25 46 oil pull tractor and an Adams road grader for summer road work. Local leaders include Jacob Schreiner and Olin resident John Stalley facing life desertion charges.
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Presbyterian Church of
Tipton
H.B. Andrews
Jacob Schreiner
Dubuque
Huber
Tama
Hawaii
F. A. Moserip
Misa Mary Hostetler
Marshalltown
Lloyd Soper
Amber
Anamosa High School
Cedar Rapids
Jake Snick
A. M. Fairbanks
Castle Grove
James Pinch
Epworth
Board of Supervisors of
Delaware County
John Stalley
Jones County District Court
W.J. Mills
F. O. Ellison
Stalley
Olin
Lester van Sickle
Oxford Junction
Jones County
Delaware
Ohio
Villa Should Have Consulted Aguinaldo Before Bold Move
Sioux City Journal notes Villa did not seek counsel from Don Emilio Aguinaldo before challenging the United States to send Funston after him. The piece frames the incident as a reckless miscalculation in foreign policy and revolt leadership.
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Sioux City
Sardines and cement linked in export ban from Norway
A note from the Daily Consular and Trade Reports states that sardines preserved in oil and rubber cement have been added to products whose export from Norway is prohibited. The report outlines the new restriction as part of official trade controls.
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Norway
Rapid Depreciation Reveals Navy Financing Urgency
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat notes urgent rapid financing is needed to modernize the new portion of the navy while the older segment heads toward retirement and disposal.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Will Sleep the Better in Sleepy Times
The Sioux City Journal notes Lindley M. Garrison will sleep better at night than Newton C. Baker. The St. Joseph Gazette reports that Baby Week is being greatly enjoyed by the parents.
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Sioux City Journal
Lindley M. Garrison
Newton C. Baker
St. Joseph
Come On In Miss Springtime Poem
Poem invites spring, contrasting winter storms with hopeful blooms. References to violets, roses, and hills, urging return of warmth and growth. Cited by Frank L. Stanton in the Atlanta Constitution.
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Frank L. Stanton
The
Atlanta Constitution
Local society notes and visits in Cedar Rapids area
Hoges tested and glasses fitted. Dr L G Stabler and several Cedar Rapids visitors including Miss Lizzie Hennessey and Maria Bell. Mrs John Landis of Farley staying with Mr and Mrs Fred Barton. George Igon of Kansas City visiting. Mr and Mrs Garrett Prult welcome newborn daughter last Sunday. Eastern Star school of instruction next Monday at three with Mra Carpenter present. Funeral attendees from distance include Hannah Albertson and the Sutton family from several towns.
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John Landis
Farley
Fred Barton
Order of the Eastern Star
Mra. Carpenter
Annamosa
John R. Sutton
Hannah Albertson
van Tassel
Nebraska
Charles Gourelke
Vinton
Matthew Sutton
Brandon
Chris Bramer
Wyoming
Wm. Goaroke
William Goarcke, Jr
Oxford Junction
Rev Walton Installed as Presbyterian Minister in Monticello
The installation service for Rev A P Walton was held at the Monticello church with Rev Scott W Smith presiding and Rev Charlie Kin signing D D delivering the main address on Mutual Helpfulness. Joining ministers from neighboring churches and a large audience witnessed the welcoming and pledges of support to advance the church work.
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A. P. Walton
Scott W. Smith
Board of Home Misrions
Presbyterian Church
Uhariea I
D. D
Presbyterian Church of
Marion
Ile
J. H. Barr
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. E. Cushman
Congregational Church
R. P. Kuentzel
German Reformed Church
Walton
Monticello
Girls Wanted at Feather Duster Factory Monticello
Wanted and For Sale notice indicating labor need at the Feather Duster Factory in Monticello Iowa. Dr L G Stabler is named for eye testing and glasses fitting services referenced in the brief notice.
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Feather Duster Factory
Monticello
Iowa
Eclipse Corner Promotes Reliable Gates and Tools
Weekly Eclipse Corner urges customers to stockpile Eclipse gates and Iowa Gates with a 60 day trial and a three year guarantee. Advertises Londen bay tools and carriers, emphasizing long established quality and in stock readiness for spring projects.
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Londen Bay Tools and Carriers
Iowa
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Lusitania
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Frederick J. Mann
Philip Brown
Louis Brown
Abigail Finn
Mary Finn
Fred Puleston
Sarah Mosely Puleston
Robert Hood
Annis Patton
Elsie Ireland
Elmer R. Ireland
Anna Dairy
Fred G. Dairy
Ada Gee
Bartley Leonard
William Henderson
Agnes Kedley
Frances Drees
Catherine Drees Lanigan
Neighborhood News
Don
Hoges
L. G. Stabler
Lizzie Hennessey
Maria Bell
George Igon
Kansas City
Mr. and
Mia. Gyrus Bort
George Davia
Garrett Prult
Andrew Kasper
J. H. Perrine
Miss Harriet Hall
W. O. Welch
Aberdeen
P. RB
Black & Son
B. &. Hicks
Mary Altman
George Cox
Eclipse Bread
Webster
W. H. Elges
Scotch Grove
John H. Rickless
Rhode Island
Rev. A. &. Cushman
Hubbard Bros
Marehll
L. F. Balster
Klondike
Fred Dahling
Meta Kasper
Breod
J. W. Less
Usseade
Interstate Telephone
Rudolph Bob
Ren
Robert Williamson
Monticello State Bank
John A. Mel Haughlin
M. W. Jerrick
Richardson
Henry Creare
H. M. Carpenter Kg
Von
William Stuhler
Hicks Ud
W. Sehweitner
Tlenry M. Carpenter
William Stabler
Vigo
George
Cashier
J. Beaker
Shalxtead
M. Carponter
A. Qash
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
North
Jones
Delaware Counties
Breszier
Shingles
Co. K Dutton
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