Pension questions and reform move in Iowa politics
The Cedar Rapids Republican argues the teachers pension bill is a broader issue, cites mothers pensions as effective, and urges action this generation. It notes the revival of Billy Sunday, a libel suit by Robert Henderson against James M. Pierce, and a Democratic committee deadlock over a Third district committeeman. It also reports Przemysl siege news with 117,000 surrendering troops and 15,000 cholera typhus cases.
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Cedar Rapids
Republican
Iowa
Treasuries
Chicago
Cleveland
Billy Sunday
Philadelphia
West
Sunday
Whitfield
Robert Henderson
James M. Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Henderson
Mr. Pierce
Henry Wallace
Democratic State Committees
Henry Bronson
Major Carr
Manchester
Przemysl
Statesman and Politician Quote Echoes Mr Dooley
A quip balanced on politics and history attributes a clever line to Mr Dooley, noting a statesman as a dead politician. The remark appears in a vintage tone reflecting familiar editorial wit from the era.
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Mr. Dooley
Iowa Towns Show Growth and Court Swings Across Counties
Mason City reports a 53 percent population gain to 17 221 in five years while Davenport claims 47 000 residents, Cedar Rapids bans impure milk sellers with 26 dollar fines, and Dubuque sees Catherine Specht plead guilty to manslaughter. Court notes reveal bootleggers fined in Anamosa district court and ongoing estates and guardianships overall.
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Mason City
Catherine Specht
Dubuque
Reformatory
Anamosa
Maquoketa
Helen Hayes Gleason
Cedar Rapids
Belgium
King Albert
Gleason
Cornell
Beloit
Mt. Vernon
United States
A. B. C. League
Latin America
Cascade
Lawing
William Dolphin
Gilbert Greene
A Word About Mr Booth Anamosa Eureka
The Eureka recalls T B Booth who started the first line of type fifty seven years ago in Anamosa. He worked from printer to editor and publisher until 1911 and now enjoys retirement while remaining connected to the paper. He visits weekly and shows steady interest in the town’s old timers and paper progress. Booth is described as a loyal friend with a kindly disposition.
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Anamosa
Eureka
T. EB. Booth
Booth
Mr. Booth
Senate kills Whitmore bill on capitol extension repeal
The Iowa senate defeated the Whitmore bill repealing the capitol extension law. The piece praises the senators for courage and notes Gov. Clarke bore the brunt of the campaign, while many lawmakers who passed the bill remained silent.
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Dubuque
Twelve Foot Bridges and Twelve Foot Law Debate
A Marshalltown Times-Republican analysis links Johnston's twelve foot bridge in Chariton to a proposed state law. It argues the structure required costly future upgrades and illustrates how one bridge widened by locals mirrors potential statewide impact.
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Marshalltown
Lorimer
Iowa
Johnaton
Wilson's Unenviable Job in a Turbulent Era
The piece urges sympathy for President Wilson amid Mexican tensions and calls the end of Congress’s long session a relief. It notes the ongoing duties and worries facing the president as neutrals rights, the sinking of an American vessel, and Mexican turmoil add to his domestic burdens.
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Chicago Evening Post
Washington
Congress
Woodrow Wilson
Mexico
Ames short course awards contest results listed
In Ames last week a journalism short course featured close competition across all classes. Judges W K Meek and Ben Doyle of Des Moines awarded Best Page to Oxford Mirror first, Paulinna Times second, Arlington News third. Best Front Page went to Knoxville Journal first, Newton Hampshire Tribune second, Ida County Pioneer third. Booklet cover design honors went to Howard Mitchell Storm Lake first, A M Van Horn Iowa City second, H Feezer Oskaloosa third.
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Ames
W.K. Meek
Ben Doyle
Des Moines
Oxford Mirror
Paulinna Times
Arlington News
Knoxville Journal
New Hampton Tribune
Ida County Pioneer
Howard Mitchell
Storm Lake
A. M. van Horn
Iowa City
H. Feezer
Oskaloosa
High School Notes and Student Sport Updates
Reporter Orville Peet details visitors Lois Cowan and Alice Hana Walt and Gladys Smith visiting the school. Agriculture class tests popcorn outcomes while first basketball team defeats a Cornell orchestra pair 41 to 32. Marion girls basketball drop to Waterloo 16 to 6 after a bright road trip and a lively opera house week preview.
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Orville Peet
Lois Cowan
Alice Hanawalt
Gladys Smith
Cornell Orchestra
Lucile Randall
Roe Howard
Cornell
Edwin Baker
Howard Hosford
George Waite
Reuben Hubbard
Opera House
Monticello
Marion
Winnipeg financier 8 St John arrested for alleged fraud in Chicago meeting
Chicago reports claim 8 St John treasurer of Transcontinental Town Site Co of Winnipeg was arrested during a directors meeting. Attorney Toner accused Judge Wade of complicity, but Wade said he acts only for a creditor and has no stake in the firm. Other papers note Bryan’s fading presidential hopes and a quip about Sioux City versus Terre Haute.
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Chicago
St. John
Transcontinental Town Site Co
Winnipeg
Canada
Toner
Concern
Wade
Senator Cummins and Iowa Prohibition Stance Examined
The Vinton Eagle notes Senator Cummins long pursuit of prohibition success in Iowa. It frames him as supportive of prohibition and suggests his future efforts can only offset past gains, while echoing the old story of the ninety and nine.
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Vinton Eagle
Senator Cummins
the Eagle
Iowa
Farm Seeds For Sale And Local Notices
Early Kherson oats Wis Pedigree Barley Reid s yellow dent and Silver King seed corn. Timothy and clover seed mixed at 5 percent per bushel. Phone 46 1 5 Greer Coming Little Mary Pickford Crane Theater Tess of the Storm Country next Thursday April Matinee 3 30 Evening 7 30 and 9 00 Fix the Shoes The bad weather is coming on and the shoes will need half soling. I am at your service Sam Reid 87w3 Farm For Sale I offer for sale the Joe Hofacre farm north of Monticello on easy payments. For further particulars write P A Hosford Platte South Dakota 338 To Lease Or Sell Farm of 219 acres 6 miles Monticello 4 miles Hopkinton large new silo large new barn Possession given Abstract furnished Herrick Reed Monticello s8w2 Card Of Thanks Mrs William Putnam sister of the late Mrs Talitha Lewis and the latter s daughters and son hereby return their sincere thanks Griggs Music House 121 Second St Davenport Iowa 393
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Qhind
Ahrendsen
Monticello
Pilsner
Watson
Reynolds
Ratcliffe
Lockhart
Abrendsen
District Court
B. D. Haeussler
Lazell
Ireland
Zimmerman
Charles Southwick
George W. Kramer
Jeffries
Schmidt
Michael J. Hofacre
Rebecca Hofacre
Alma V. Ellison
John Waggy
Elizabeth Thomas
Eliza Munsell
Eugene Wood
Clarence Wood
Peter Kedley
H. M. Hart
F. M. Belknap
Wis
Reid
Greer
Mary Pickford
Crane Theater
Sam Reid
Joe Hofacre
P. A. Hosford
Platte
South Dakota
Hopkinton
Herrick & Reed
Griggs Music House
Second St
Davenport
Iowa
The Eclipse Lumber Company Ad Aimed at Builders
A 1915 weekly advertorial from The Eclipse Corner promotes lumber and building supplies from The Eclipse Lumber Company Dutton Manager. It touts clay lawn driers fences galvano barbed wire hog tonic and post treatments urging early purchases and detailing cement coal roofing and flooring offerings.
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Old Soldiers
William Brickle
General Forest
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Brickle
Francia Scofield
O. B. Berst
Wm. E. Gifford & Son
First Progressive Report
Ryan
Costa
Stimson
Mabel
Mr. Wilson
St. Louis
Big Sisters
Sterling Comedy
Universal
Thanhouser
Famous Players
L. G. Stubbler
Timothy and Clover Seed
Lubbie Origies
Castle Grove
Rhode Island
John Schweitzer
Center Junction
James Mead
Timothy
J. Q. Buol
Castle Grove Township
Stirton
Plymouth Rock
W. H. Bigos
Scotch Grove
F.C. Cramer
H. Null
Onslow
Elmer Andrews
F. D. Slauson
Chestnut Street
Amanda Hosford
O. l. van Meter
Arthur McMaster
EF. M. Huyck
Lang’s Mill
Blake & Watkins
Blakesville
Alberta
William Putnam
Talitha Lewis
Methodist Episcopal Church
The
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Lowell State Bank
Shingles
Peerless
Eclipse Lumber Company
Dutton
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