Women gain footing in church governance debate
The General Assembly discussion centers on elevating women to elder and other offices, challenging male dominated church rules. Supporters cite progress and democratic ideals while opponents invoke Pauls injunctions as timeless law. The argument highlights a clash between religious tradition and evolving civil rights within the Presbyterian church.
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General ‘Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Paul
Corinth
Adam
Eve
Congress
Wilson
Presbyterian General Assembly
Prices Rise Hit Iowa Farm Buys In Webster City
The Webster City Freeman-Journal warns buyers that Iowa farm prices are climbing toward 500 dollars per acre, nearing the 300 dollar mark and likely to pass it soon. The notice frames the surge as urgent for prospective purchasers.
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Webster City
Row over permanent road location splits Jasper county
The Jasper county fight over where to place a new permanent road between Newton Monroe Colfax and Newton shows communities see value in dedicated routes. Editors warn rows seldom settle issues and urge temperate conduct to locate the road for broad benefit, with more road coming in the future.
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Marshalstown
Jasper County
Newton
Monroe
Nationalization a Failure in Russia and America
A Cedar Rapids Republican asserts Russia’s nationalization reduced workers in key industries and calls it a political service. The piece contrasts Burleson’s nationalization in the United States, alleging higher costs and demoralized service, claiming government control worsens outcomes both abroad and at home.
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Cedar Rapids
Russia
Burleson
America
Wood favored by Republican delegates as heir to Roosevelt
Springfield Massachusetts reports strong Wood support among Republican delegates at the St Louis caucus of the American Legion. Wood is increasingly seen as the Roosevelt heir among Republican soldiers, with Taft organizing in Omaha but not presenting a new candidacy.
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Springfield
Mass
Gen. Wood
St. Louis
New American Legion
Wood
Roosevelt
Taft
Omaha
Neb
Mr. Taft
Psychology Gone To Seed Anamosa Eureka
A scoop notes 200 psychologists in the army identifying 33,000 men with mental ages under 10. It argues many deemed weak could perform hard labor and challenge the psychologists, while admitting people, including themselves, are children in some aspects and may need playthings to stay calm.
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Anamosa
Eureka
Sabula Gazette Sold to Chicago Interest
The Sabula Gazette has been sold to a Chicago party. The news item notes Ray Challis sold his 80 acre farm south of Mechanicsville for 275 dollars per acre. It also reports road paving efforts in several counties and local community events across the region.
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Sabula Gazette
Chicago
Ray Challis
Mechanicsville
L. N. Frazier
Lost Nation
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Springville
Marion
Iowa
Polk County
Dubuque
State Center
Clinton County
Mt. Vernon
Tama’ County
Board of Supervisors
Germany disarmament risks long term security and U S defense
The piece argues that despite wartime disarmament, Germany remains a strategic threat due to large manpower, industrial capacity, and potential rearmament. It warns that peace rests on U S military strength and readiness, not solely on treaties or temporary restrictions. It notes past failures, shifts in alliances, and France’s insecurity without strong defenses.
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Kansas City Star
Germany
Napoleon
Scharnhorst
France
England
United States
Russia
Black Sea
Paris
Monticello Wealth Grows as Tax Returns Rise
Monticello shows rising wealth with higher assessed taxes. Assessor Putnam reports twenty year comparisons in moneys and credits real estate and other personal property. Non assessable property valued at 336000 includes water plant school houses and church property. Soldiers exemptions total 47100 this year.
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Monticello
Putnam
Congress Begins Business of Reconstruction Era
The Sixty-sixth congress convened in extraordinary session called by President Wilson with republican majorities in both chambers organizing. Gillett of Massachusetts won the speakership 227 to 172 over Champ Clark. Cummins of Iowa was chosen president pro tempore 47 to 42 over Pittman. Republicans secured full officer slates, returning control to their party for the first time since 1911.
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Congress
Wilson
Paris
Senate
House
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Champ Clark
Missouri
Cummins
Iowa
Pittman
Nevada
May Finish The Flight Today Across The Atlantic
Commander A C Read expects to resume the Atlantic flight today after reaching the Azores. Two naval planes remain out of commission and no lives are reported lost so far. Hawker and navigator McKenzie Grieve are believed lost after departing Newfoundland for the Irish coast. The trek lacks the support of a flotilla like the American Towers expedition.
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A. C. Read
Azore Islands
Atlantic
Hawker
McKenzie Grieve
New Foundland
John H. Towers
U.S. Navy
Victor L Berger Denied Floor Access in House
Victor L Berger a socialist elect representative from Wisconsin was temporarily barred from the floor and not allowed to take the oath as the House adopted a Dallinger resolution to keep him on a waiting list until a nine member special committee can probe his federal espionage conviction for conspiracy. Berger failed to make a statement to the body.
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Victor L. Berger
Wisconsin
House
Dallinger
Massachusetts
Berger
New Program Adopted by House Republicans in Caucus
In caucus the house republicans adopted a legislative program including tariff measures to raise import revenues and revise dye and chemical schedules to shield them from German competition, calls for returning telegraph and telephone lines to private owners, passage of a woman suffrage amendment, strict economy in appropriations, and investigation of war expenditures.
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House Republicans of
Congress
President Wilson's war repeal and tax reform proposals
President Wilson's message to Congress from Paris urged repeal of wartime alcohol prohibitions on wines and beers, continue excess profits taxes at reduced rates, revise income and inheritance taxes, and impose indirect taxes to offset liquor prohibition revenue loss. He called for uniform railroad service, return of railroads and telecom to private owners, higher tariffs on dyestuffs, retaliatory tariffs to shield the US, expansion of foreign trade, federal labor dispute coordination, new federal advisory agencies, extended federal employment service, veterans homesteads, and immediate Susan B. Anthony referendum for woman suffrage.
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America
United States
Federal Employment Service
Germans Won’t Sign Pact Says Sioux Malia Press
Sioux Malia Press notes that Benny observes the chance the Germans will refuse to sign, warning readers to worry about the diplomatic standoff and its impact on the war effort.
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Sioux
Malia
Benny
Bright Sun Parlor For Year Round Cheerful Rooms
Witty sales copy promotes a sun parlor that blends openness and privacy for reading in slippers or playing with kids. It highlights winter warmth and summer openness, urges timely installation, and touts Eclipse screens to prevent pests and disease. It also promotes labor saving barns with suny ventilation and cleanliness for profit.
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Maquoketa
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Marshalltown
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Devine
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Iowa City
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Waverly
Eliza Blesinger
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Newton Parrott
Chas. Huene
W. Balsiger
Hattie Hoag
Mark Hogan
J. G. Krouse
Center Junction
Miller Bros
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Davidson
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Cedar Street
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George Sears
Gill Street
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