Surprising tale of a thrifty teacher’s estate
A long-serving Manchester teacher left an estate of about 50000 dollars largely saved from wages and investments not tied to risky schemes. The writer warns about imprudent stock sales and praises frugality and prudent financial choices. It also notes reforms in blue sky laws and comments on literary profanity and stage decorum. The piece closes with a nod to Iowa papers and a new publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Blue Sky
Ben Franklin
Socialist influence in ticket shape shocks party lines
The piece notes that socialists will not support the radical ticket in the field and that Brookhart, the Republican nominee, is deemed socialist enough for them. It cites resolutions from the radical convention in Chicago last winter that urged working in candidates with socialist sympathies through primaries of the two dominant parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookhart
Chicago
Dante Pierce
National Self Interest in World War Critique
A National Republican opinion argues that America entered World War I without necessity and gained only envy from Europe. It attacks pro-European propagandists, cites Washington, and condemns claims of disinterested friendship among nations, urging focus on U.S. interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
England
Europe
Reed
Wblasie Srater
Turkey
Greece
Armenia
Near East
United States
Cox
H. C. Wells
Washington
Iice
Profitable Revenge on Coal Men
A Chicago Tribune piece discusses high coal costs and a Northwest wind of public pressure. It cites a trade magazine suggestion to cut coal use by 43 percent through proper firing to spite profiteering operators while saving money, noting a method described by James B Stevens in the American Artisan and Hardware Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
James 8
Stevens
Sunday Register Price Reduced Commencing
The Des Moines Sunday Register announces a price cut to ten cents starting next Sunday October 8, as the newspaper will be sold at the reduced rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
White collar jobs tempt men away from dirty farm labor
The Iowa state employment bureau notes a labor split with a surplus of men for white collar work and a shortage for common manual labor. The piece argues that dislike of dirty work drives the trend, but asserts white collar jobs have their own drudgery and drawbacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa State Employment Bureau
Judge J W Kintzinger Resigns From Iowa District Bench
Judge J W Kintzinger of the 19th judicial district announces resignation after 12 years on the bench to resume law practice in Dubuque January 1 1923. He will form Kintzinger and Stuart and remains a leading figure in northeastern Iowa’s bar. Potential successors include P J Nelson M H Czizek and E E Bowen as the Democratic convention plans to choose a replacement.
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J. W. Kintzinger
19Th
Dubuque
Kintzinger
Hugh Stuart
Kintzinger & ‘Stuart
Kintz
R. F. Jess
J. C. Longueville
Iowa
State University College of Law
Iowa City
P. J. Nelson
M. H. Czizek
BE. E. Bowen
Ford Factory Ends Liquor Ties for Workers
The Literary Digest reports Henry Ford’s decision to fire Detroit workers who drink or have intoxicants at home. Editors largely side with Ford, citing reduced efficiency from liquor and Ford’s right as a major employer to enforce a strict no drink policy under Prohibition. The ruling pledges no appeal, insisting the Eighteenth Amendment be enforced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit
Ford
Rochester Post-Express
Balkans War Explained: League of Nations Criticisms
A Nebraskan critic argues the League failed to stop Balkan wars and questions joint Allied control of Constantinople. He claims the United States was fortunate to stay out of the League and suggests Balkan states should settle their disputes themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tekomah
Neb
League of Nations
Balkans
League
Constantinople
Turkey
United States
Balkan
Beveridge Praises Tariff in Evansville Republican Rally
Albert J. Beveridge spoke to a packed Evansville coliseum praising the current Republican administration and the 1922 tariff. He defended protectionism, criticized Democratic tariff attacks, and highlighted senators and progressives who backed the tariff law amid farmer interests.
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Cedar Rapids
Albert J. Beveridge
Evansville
Indiana
Beveridge
Cummins
Iowa
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
House
Johnson
California
France
Maryland
McCormick
Ilinois
Poindexter
Washington
Wallace's Farmer Warns East Banks to Boost Farm Prices
Wallace's Farmer editorial targets big bankers of the east, blaming them for credit control that raises and lowers prices. It calls for a 50 percent farm price rise before summer 1923 and questions bankers’ ability to influence global markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Wall Street
East
Ie East
How to Avoid Burglars in the Home
Dearborn Independent advises simple precautions to guard a home during family absence. Lights and noise deter burglars more than dogs. keep lights on and arrange reminders that someone is awake. Stop deliveries for newspapers and milk to avoid signaling an empty house to criminals.
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Dearborn
Mail
Linn county farmers oppose Iowa Railway & Light highway franchise
A Linn county farmer delegation visited Anamosa last week to protest the Iowa Railway & Light demand for a 25 foot high power line right of way. They warn wind breaks trees shade trees and orchards would be destroyed along the route from Marion to Stone City. The company says the strip is needed to protect lines from induction and avoid power loss. The issue was sent to the Railroad commissioners last Monday with no known action reported.
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Anamosa
Linn County
Iowa Railway & Light Company
Marion
Stone City
Electrical Company
Forbes profile cites happiness in business through scientific mindset
Tom Dreier argues the business world gains happiness as more managers adopt a true scientific attitude. Researchers now share findings openly, prioritizing service to humanity over personal gain, and the trend yields higher profits for those who avoid selfish practices.
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Tom Dreier
Forbes Magazine
Cedar Rapids Area News Roundup and Local Developments
Local items include auto theft complaints in Cedar Rapids, a new Cedar Rapids junior school building planned at about 402000 dollars, and bids for general construction heating plumbing and wiring. Deputies to patrol highways and curb speeding. Anamosa pow wow features Musquaka Indians and other acts. Rev F X Cancela presides over Upper Town conference. long service in Iowa ministry listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State College
Robert Tipton
Congregational Church of
Belle Plaine
Cleveland
Ohio
Iowa
Coe
Upper Town
Iowa State Teachers
Cornell
Grinnell
Parsona
Columbia
Wisconsin School of Mines
Towa Weslyan
Knox
Anamosa
Fall Association
Tama Reservation
Ennis Boggs
J. B. Boggs
Delaware County
Jacksonville
Florida
Iowa Republicans unite to denounce Brookhart for socialism
About 200 Republicans from across Iowa met in Des Moines last Tuesday and passed resolutions denouncing U S senator candidate Smith W. Brookhart for socialist leanings. An executive committee of leaders from 11 districts was appointed to organize precincts to defeat Brookhart, with W H Powell of the Ottumwa Courier as chairman.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Smith W. Brookhart
United States
Col. Brookhart
W. H. Powell
Ottumwa Courier
Brookhart
Chicago
Hilquit
Berger
Hoan
Townley
Nonpartisan League
Foster
Hearings Set On Iowa Railroad Tax Assessments
Des Moines Register reports hearings begin October 5 in US district court before Judge Martin J. Wade on a new complaint challenging Iowa executive council methods for valuing railroad property for taxation. Complainants Chicago Great Western and Rock Island contest 1922 assessments as unfairly high compared with farm land valuations.
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Des Moines Register
United States District Court
Martin J. Wade
Executive Council
State of Iowa
Chicago Great Western
Rock Island
Henry Ford Wealth and Society's Fair Share Debate
Henry Ford earns 57 million a year and is called the richest man in the world. The piece argues whether the public should bear high margins on luxury cars or low margins on necessities. It laments that people save on essential goods while spending on riotous living.
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Henry Ford
Piano Tuners Hope For Jazz-Reprieve
In Omaha the piano tuners report business declines as jazz favors older pianos and noisy sound effects like cowbells whistles sirens bones and dishpans. They say worse pianos prompt less demand for tuning as music trends shift away from refined instrument care.
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Omaha Bee
Upper Iowa Conference appoints clergy in Mason City
At the annual Upper Iowa conference in Mason City Rev. William Hayes Mitchell is transferred to Sumner. Rev. T. M. Nielsen goes to Monticello. The article lists numerous appointments across Cedar Rapids, Monticello, Dubuque, Waterloo, and other Iowa communities, noting Mitchell's successful three years in Monticello and a farewell reception. The Sunday Register urges readers to order the paper.
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A. R. Scheel
Ilinois Central
Doris
Dubuque
Scheel
Barlville
Tipton
Mechanicsville
Waterloo
DelweIn
West Union
Independence
Stanwood
Wyoming
Central City Wild Cats
Anamosa
Manchester
Greeley
West Branch
Kalona
Carpenter
Cedar Rapids
Osage
F. x. Ancelera
Forst
Monticello
Iown
Franksville
Postville
Lansing
Minton
Colesburg
Cascade
Sabula
Marion
Hampton
Charles City
Waverly
Lyons
Tama
Iowa Falls
Decorah
Dyersville
Traer
Clinton
Mount Auburn
M. E
Upper Iowa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mason City
William Hayes Mitchell
Sumner
T. M. Neilson
Mitchell
Hitchell
G. K. Meyer
Frank Cole
Albion
Samuel Kanser
Beamman
J. J. Snyder
Brandon
R. C. Lusk
Belle Platne
G. J. Chalke
Blairstown
Milton Grant
John Hus
L. 5
Lilley Trinity
F. C. Witzlgman
St. Paul
M. Jayne
St. James
L. W. Soule. Center Point—C. G. Grieve
Chelgea
W. Irwin
Conrad
R. H. Collis
B. Chamberlain Dysart
S. C. Bretnall
Hiberon
C. D. James
Tildora
K. L. Smith
Fairfax
T. B. Trimble
Garrison
W. Gable
Gifford
A. B. Soule
Gilman
George D. Gabde
Gladbrook
R. Coover
Grundy Center
George Woodall
Iown Walls
DeWitt Clinton
Kenwood Park
H. KB. Murrow
Laurel
Henry Allshouse
Mt. Auburn
E. R. Kildow
Marshalltown
W. C. Cleworth
Melbourne
G. H. Goodrick
Minerva
A. O. Bishop
Montour
J. L. Maries
Norway
Stubb
Owasa
J. M. Smith
Pale
O. W. Lippingott
Reinbeck
R. J. Vandervoort
Rhodes
C. C. Casper
Shellsburg
W. Batton
Shiloh
W. C. Rosenbaum
State Center
B. L. Weiver
Tauma
F. P. Shaffer
Toledo
John Gamons
Toledo Circuit
Edward Menu
Bertram
Buck Creek
O. J. Felter
Calamus
G. L. Helseman
Cananche
R. Ls
Shantlebury
Center Junction
F. H. Shepple
Central City
H. Kh. Wilcox
Clarence
K. HH. Anderson
Lirat Church
H. 8
Culver
Clinton—Lyons Church
Tis
G. Hunt
Lew Moor
J. C. Worchester
Maquoketa
E. J. Lang
Andrew
J. J. Kidder
Fia
Pits Ab Saadeh Macausland
W. & Greene
Door Whitmore
Miles
Joseph Yates
Monmouth
D. C. Perry
T. M. Nielsen
Morley
J. H. Henning
Mr. Vernon
Ww. C. Keeler
Oasis
W. A. Knapp
Olin
James Bally
Oxford Junction
L. C. Swanson
Preston
C. W. Clemo
Ryan
G. G. Booten
W. R. Phelps
Solon
J. F. Denman
Springville
Fred Young
James Hodgson
Carl Hudson
South Bethel
F. W. Cass
Anpchester
A. W. Straub
Viola
James Goad
G. Rawley
W. Cleveland
Dubcave
William Kerwin
Fayette
Iowa
Arlington
H. A. Crumb
Bonair
Burr Oak
Herbert van
S. Watson
Warlville
W. C. McConkey
Sidgewood
H. W. Artman
Wigin lUyria
D. W. Butler
Kypworth
J. B. Bird
Fairbank
Oswald Sandherd
Farley
C. W. Turner
C. J. Baker
Greely
Guttensberg
Dale D. Welch
Hawkeye
G. C
F. J. Mitchell
Winthrop
E. J. Mitchell
J. J. Lockwood
Lown
Ackley
J. B. Meloy
Allison
Richard Haney
Ardale
Adelbert Cuthings
Cedar Falls
Icugene Allen
Clarksvile
W. M. Lemon
Chharles City
R. V. Porter
Dewar
G. J. Shear
Dumont
James A. Gallagher
Dunkerton
W. AL Farris
Selma—C. RR
J. J. Starr
Dessup
T. J. Elwick
LePorte City
C. G. Jousted
Marble Reek
P. N. Dweljo
Milson City
J. I Boeye
JF. Yo Weed
Olivet
Beldon Weikel
Mitchell—Federated
Nashua
K. J. Shafter
New Hampton
Daniel Hogat
New
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Stevenson
Mark Twain
Huckleberry Finn
W. D. Howells
Farmer
Republican and Times
James 8. Farquar
Ralph R. Grasnfield
Luther Brewer
Torch Press
Brewer
W. R. Boyd
Cyrenus Cole
Fred ‘Lazell
Republican ‘and Times
Grand Army
Republic
J. W
Willatt
Tama County
Service
Neighborhood News
Sunday Register
IRN
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Towa
Monarch
Martin Seymour
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Aplinterb
Harry I, Rodman
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