Three Great Orations Cited by Sloan and Beveridge
Ex congressman Sloan and former senator Beveridge place Lincoln Gettysburg Paul and Christ as the three great speeches. The piece ties this view to a broader note on roads funding and education policy, plus oblique mentions of North Dakota politics and President Coolidge’s father.
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Beveridge
Paul
Mar’s Hill
Lincoln
Gettysburg
Charles H. Sloan
Nebraska
First Congregational Church
Washington
Congress Greal
Henry Z. Osborne
California
Sloan
Hverett
Sensational Martyrdom Opinion Sparks Sioux City Column
The Sioux City Journal quotes Captain Rickenbacker and labels Colonel Mitchell a martyr to his own passion for sensational and spectacular storytelling.
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Sioux City
Journal
Rickenbacker
Col
Mitchell
Quotes From Leaders On Society Morals And Labor
A compilation of remarks from public figures including Governor McLeg of South Carolina Judge Charles A. Goss of Omaha Mrs Ruth J Mauer and others. The quotes touch on race matrimony gender appearance labor and culture with critiques of modern life and personal liberty. Notable sentiments include Mussolini on liberty and Kinley labeling New York a literary cess pool.
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McLeg
S. C
Charleston
Charles A. Goss
Omaha
Ruth J. Mauer
Wm. R. Gridley
Charles
Benito Mussolini
Josephus Daniels
Alfred Praga
Ethelbert Stewart
Bureau of Labor
David Kinley
U. of DL
New York
Col. House Mocked as Egoist in National Press Symposium
Sioux City Journal notes near universal derision in commentary on Col. House’s self portrayal. Critics say Woodrow Wilson rose with great Americans, while House’s boasting figures as conceit and impropriety in political life.
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Sioux City Journal
Col. House
Woodrow Wilson
Baron Munchausen
Moodrow Wilpy Ee
Ieee
Wilson
The Insolvent Driver
An editorial from Tvanhoe Minnesota discusses insolvent motorists who own junk cars and cause damage with no means to pay. It argues for protection for drivers with valuable cars who can cover damages but condemns drivers with little value and limited funds. It calls for balancing safety with avoiding additional burdens on responsible motorists.
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Tvanhoe
Minn
Times
You May Laugh At Me But I Am All Paid For Bus
A worn motor car travels a road with evident age yet strong engine. The shabby bus bears the legend You May Laugh At Me But I'm All Paid For signaling independence. The piece praises the vehicle as aristocracy of independence for those with full payment and enduring value.
Resignation of Dr. Raymond A. Pearson at Iowa State
The resignation of Dr. Raymond A. Pearson as president of Iowa State College at Ames removes a focal point of critique. The text notes his unpopularity with students and argues a college president needs learning wisdom tact. The reflection implies the institution may face changes in leadership and public perception.
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Iowa Homestead
Raymond A. Pearson
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Pearson
Prohibition Debates Seen as Campaign Advertising in Congress
The Lincoln Journal argues that congressional debates on prohibition are primarily political campaigning at public expense. It claims Congress will not change laws unless prompted by more enforcement and notes that lawmakers use debates to broadcast their stance to wet or dry constituencies.
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Bureau of Education
Congress
Washington
Lincoln Journal
Mrs. Mary Calkins Chassell Dies in Minneapolis
Mrs. Mary Calkins Chassell wife of Howard A D Chassell died in Minneapolis after illness treated at Mayo Rochester and Johns Hopkins Baltimore Funeral held in Wyoming née Calkins born December 13 1868 she taught music and painting at Osage Drake Des Moines Bethany and later lived in Chicago Survived by husband sister Mrs Briggs two nephews and a niece active Iowa Minnesota Illinois club worker and descendant of Isaac Allerton with ties to Wyoming historical society
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Mary Calkins Chassell
Howard AD. Chassell
Minneapolis
Minnesota
W. BE. Briggs
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
Maryland
Wyoming
Topeka
Kansas
Osage
Edward D. Chassell
Briggs
St. Paul
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Biggs
Wyoming Historical Society
Saving Money The Crane Rule Of Thrift
Frank Crane argues that anyone healthy can save by spending less than they earn and living on nine tenths of their income. He concedes few exceptions for the severely accurate and notes many misers overspend.
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Frank Crane
Master Triumph Reported In London Conversation
Omaha World-Herald describes Col. House silencing Margot Asquith during a London talk. The piece praises House for quieting criticism and calls the achievement a master triumph unlikely to be matched this generation.
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Omaha World-Herald
London
Margot Asquith
Col House
Col. House
Rubber prices slide as demand cools from high levels
Rubber formerly at 1.08 a pound in November now trades around 60 cents with 62 cent contracts for 1927 deliveries. Buyers abroad and at home express profit at 36 cents, while the decline reflects agitation against high prices and reduced demand. Production had risen with the price, but both factors are pulling rubber back toward normal levels.
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Lincoln Journal
Juggling Figures Reveals Hidden Deaths and Siblings
A man obsessed with numbers recites a sequence: living brothers, living sisters, and dead siblings. After steps of doubling, adding, and multiplying, he claims the final three digits represent deaths, living sisters, and living brothers, and the friend confirms the outcome aligns with the counts.
Old John Weatherby teased in Ames Abe column
The Ames Abe column playfully savages John Weatherby with gruff humor, noting his sour expression and potential mischief if he ever smiles. The writer jokes about tying a flat iron to his neck and dropping him in a horse tank to give him something to worry about.
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John Weatherby
What a life of a university president
A Cedar Rapids Gazette column extols the demanding duties of a university or college president as they juggle the needs of community, faculty, students, public opinion, and the board while facing diverse political pressures from conservatives and radicals seeking to influence the students.
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Cedar Rapis Gazette
Board of Education
Capital Punishment Seen As Preventive Justice
The Muscatine Journal cites opinions arguing criminals may be sick and reformable yet warns that releasing them does not cure society. It states capital punishment has the virtue of preventing further crimes by victims and emphasizes the need for punishment as a moral response.
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Muscatine Journal
Secretary Mellon Opposes Impartial Prohibition Commission
Secretary Mellon rejects calls for an impartial commission to report on prohibition arguing the public already knows the facts. He notes practical concerns about how would be commissioners earn a living while serving in the inquiry.
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Minneapolis Journal
Mellon
Jackson County Bar Backs Bly for District Judge
The Jackson County bar association recommends Clarence L. Bly for district judge. In Morley two tickets appear on the city election ballot next Monday with mayoral candidates Dwight Pulver and H. H. Laufer. Cattle raisers in Buchanan County circulate petitions for area tuberculosis eradication plan.
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Jackson County Bar, Association
Clarence L. Bly
Jackson County
Morley
Dwight Pulver
H. H. Laufer
Buchanan County
Moses M. McCrea
Olin
Harry Holden
Dubuque
Anna Revenig
R. J. Noble
Postville
Helen Ficate
Strawberry Point
Edward Brueckner
Dyersville
Monticello City Election Set for March 29
Monticello will hold a biennial city election next Monday March 29 at three polling places. Republican candidates include mayor B E Wirst treasurer W F Rohn assessor H R Jacobs and councilmen C E Bates G P Rockstad plus ward nominees W L Hansen W S Wilkinson Ray Hayes. Park commissioner F G Matthiessen and other ward council candidates also listed with endorsements.
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First Street
Lowell State Bank
Memorial Building
Velet
B. E. Wirst
Ags
Express
First
South Fork Township
Myr
W. F. Rohn
H.R. Jacobs
Bruce Cropp
Jacobs
W. L. Hanssen
W.S. Wilkinson
Ray Hayes
Hanssen
J.A. Liddy
I. Hong
J. L. Arduser
A. P. Lambert
Jake Metzenberg
George Rickels
Henry Schoon
J. V. Dautremont
Fd Wirth
Des Moines delegates face farmer anger over relief bill
Boston Transcript reports delegates from the corn belt in Des Moines are seen as representing sectional interests not the farmers. The National Orange and other major groups doubt the plan’s utility, warning politicians push a relief bill for electoral gain. Strong-arm tactics in Washington aim to pass legislation akin to past Muscle Shoal McNary Haugen efforts before elections.
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Boston Transcript
Des Moines
National Orange
Frederick William Wise
Washington Star
Washington
Monticello High Teams Face Staff Changes and School Events
Monticello school mourns the departure of coach Whitford who will assume head and assistant football coach duties at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, effective April 1. Mrs Whitford remains to supervise boys physical training. The operetta In the Garden of the Shah delighted audiences. Sophomores win the girls volleyball cup 58 to 28 over the juniors. Senior normal training girls begin rural practice teaching next week.
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Monticello
Marjorie Diederich
Misa Diederich
Rotary Club
C. A. Coxsee
Eva Sherwood
Franklin
Bootlegger Announces Candidacy in Legislature Race
A former Illinois bootlegger has announced his bid for the state legislature, signaling a candidacy that mirrors the seasoned political theater of supporters on wet platforms.
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Sioux City Journal
Tlinois
Iowa Prosperity Promoted by Local Farming Leaders
Cedar Rapids Gazette emphasizes that genuine success in farming and business within Iowa serves as the finest advertisement for the state, arguing substantial prosperity is the strongest publicity.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Brookhart show eyed again in Marshalltown dispute
The Times-Republican hints that Clark repeats the Brookhart show with a similar tent and barker, suggesting a reemergence of the same political performance and tactics seen before.
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Marshalltown
Clark
Brookhart
Brookhart Barker
John D's Dimes Fuel a Vast Iowa Project
The item notes how John D's money is funding broad efforts across Iowa, with references to his wealth aiding a growing state program. It mentions a university link and a warning about canned vegetables requiring boiling before tasting.
Death of Slebelt Ulferts in Monticello at 53
Slebelt Ulferts died at his sister Mrs William Tuetken’s home west of Monticello after a year long illness. Born December 29 1872 in Hanover Germany he came to the United States in 1890 settling in Monticello. He worked as a clerk for George Stuhter's Sons and lived with friend Charles Scherrer for over 34 years. He is survived by two sisters Miss Gesine Ulferts and Mrs Tuetken. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Leonard Duckett and burial followed in Oakwood cemetery. He had been a member of the Monticello Odd Fellows for 30 years.
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Slebert Habben Ulferts
William Tuetken
Monticello
State University Hospital
Iowa City
Gesine Ulferts
Ulferts
Ulfert
Anna Ulferts
Werdamer Altendich
Hanover
Germany
United States
George Stuhter
Garden operetta staged by Monticello school glee clubs
The Monticello high school glee clubs staged In the Garden of the Shah a Persian set operetta last Friday in the school auditorium. Katherine Jacque led as Zohdah and Robert Wilcox as Ted Warding with Camille Goings and George Meyer in supporting roles. The program featured solos ensembles and two special numbers by younger students accompanied by Alice Reed.
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Shah
Monticello High School
Katherine Jacque
Zohdah
Robert Wilcox
Ted Warding
Camille Goings
George Meyer
Harold van Voltenbure
Sheik
Raynor Christensen
Irma Rohr
Eugene Barnts
Zohdsh
Marjorie Diederich
Hite
Monticello
Ea Atane Gos
Alice Reed
Gladys Stickford
Eliza Jane
Genevieve Jacque
Mary Stickford
Betty Kay
Diederick
Wayne Zion Lutheran confirms 28 youths next Sunday
Wayne Zion Lutheran church will confirm 28 youths on March 28 with services at 1015 a.m and 10 a.m confession. Names include Margaret Bodeker Amanda Paulsen Esther Folkerts Emma Behnken and others. Lenten services next Friday vary. Good Friday English services with German Holy Communion. Easter German language services with Holy Communion. John Reents Wartburg student visits ten days with uncle J Wills.
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Wayne Zion's Lutheran Church
Margaret Bodeker
Amanda Paulsen
Esther Folkerts
Emma Behnken
Hlsse Autons
Emma Dirks
Augusta Monek
Minnie Dirks
Minnie Folkers
Irma Toenjes
Mabel Otten
Anna Brokens
John Reents
Wartburg Colleene
Clinton
Ey. J. Wills
Italian Supreme Court Bans Night Kiss Fines Youth
The Sioux City Journal describes Italy’s supreme court ruling that a goodnight kiss by a engaged couple is illegal and punishable by fine and imprisonment. A youth and girl were fined for being under legal age after a kiss on the girl’s doorstep.
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Sioux City Journal
Supreme Court of Italy
Mussolini
Dovers
Supreme Court
Quik
United States
Exodus from the Farms
Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that four of ten University of Iowa students come from farms, mostly Iowa. The article frames farm youth as leaving farming for leadership roles in industry and professions, creating an exodus from farm life. It also suggests families migrate toward farming-experience gaps in American agriculture.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
University of Iowa
Iowa Farms
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