German Influence and Public Notices in Early America
The piece reflects on German progress in the United States, praising contributions of Bar on von Steuben and later German figures, critiques Taft on merchant marine, notes growing German heritage in America, and closes with district court proceedings listing guardianships, estates, and civil actions in Monticello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Germantown
Pennsylvania
United States
Baron von Steuben
Schurz
Segel
Osterhaus
America
Retirement of Michigan University President James B Angell
Dr James B Angell retires as president of Michigan University praised as a grand old man. The public’s only criticism cited is his quoted "Greeley rutile" remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Angell
Michigan University
Greeley Rutile
Hardly a Square Deal Train Arrives With Few Passengers
The Olin Recorder reports a special train secured by Agent Carter arrived late and nearly empty. Tickets were sold in Anamosa 7, Monticello 14, Center Junction 7, Wyoming 10, Oxford Junction 15, Hale 5, totaling 51.25 dollars versus 167.50 needed. Olin businessmen covered the shortfall of 116.25, causing local anger over unmet expectations from Anamosa and Oxford Junction crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin Recorder
Carter
Olin
Anamosa
Monticello
Wyoming
Oxford Junction
Hale
Center Junction
Right of Free Speech Denied in Iowa Debate
Harvey Ingham argues a speaker cannot come to Iowa to air political views with impunity while contrasting Cummins who spoke in Chicago without consequence. The exchange raises questions about free speech rights and political accountability in public venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Harvey Ingham
Cannon
Iowa
Cummins
Chicago
Anna Held Warns Girls Against Stage Life in Dazzling Attire
Anna Held cautions young girls about entering the stage but her own opulent dress and diamonds may undercut the warning. Her display of wealth risks overshadowing the caution in Chicago society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Anna Held
Elements of courtesy and fairness define heroic status
The piece argues popular heroes require more than achievement, noting Peary and Dewey faced public expectations of gratitude and propriety. It warns that risk taking in games undermines trust, as employers avoid those who gamble with funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peary
Admiral Dewey
Obituary of Dr. M. H. Calkins of Wyoming Iowa
Jones county mourns the loss of Dr. Martin Henry Calkins a longtime Wy oming physician and civic leader who shaped temperance morality and public service He served as Wyoming mayor on the school board and in the Iowa legislature where he championed the prohibitory law and oil regulation His death at 81 ends a career marked by compassion scholarship and loyal community service with funeral rites attended by hundreds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
John Russell
Wm. T. Shaw
8. S. Farwell
M. H. Galkins
Wyoming
M. H. Calkins
Dr. Calkins
People of
Cakins
Iowa
Senate
Larrabee
House
Calkins
University of Iowa
Lucinda Louden
North Bay
Oneida County
New York
Elva
W. E. Briggs
St. Paul
Mary A
MW. D. Chassell
le Mars
Martin Oalkina Briggs
Walter Charles Briggs
Mary Briggs
Dr. Oalkina
Uliena
Robert G. Ingersoll
Charles G. Fin
Co. K. 24Th Iowa Volunteer Infantry
A. M. Loomis
William White
Dan Tebo
G. W. James
Joseph Flanna
Henry F. Paul
Dr. Calling
Des Moines
Martin Henry Calkins
Mexico
Oswego County
John
Caroline Halber Calkins
Qoalking
Thomas Cushman
America
Mary Allerton
Hugh Calkins
Wales
I Thomas Kinne
Kinne
Oswego
State Educational Department
W. H. Asley
Presbyterian Church
Henry Cullen
Milan
Ilinois
C. I F. Hoffman
United Presbyterian Church
A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
Jennie Oartellot
Whitney J. Brainard
Robert Norton
George W. Evans
Horace P. Johnson
B. Wherry
Leonard Woodard
G. Franks
Mark H. Morse
Garrison
Israel Pelkey
A. N. Reade
John T. Wherry
Chas. B. Gridley
John Thomson
HE. M. Babcock
A. G. Alden
Charles 8. Ames
John W. Waite
W. G. Wherry
Wyoming Cemetery
W. H. Isley
Henry Oulen
Chassell
T. EH. Booth
Hurd
Wm. Skinner
F. O. Ellison
D. W. Russell
Lizzie Russell
H. M. Remley
C. B. Paul
L. H. Paul
Anamosa
R. C. Stirton
J. W. Coxsee
D. &. Pond
I. M. Carpenter
Geo. Inglis
H. 8. Richardson
Nellie Carpenter
Monticello
K. ‘I’. Lamb
L. M. Carpenter
Olin
T. G. ‘Tasker
Waubeek
C. A. Leffingwell
E. A. Grimwood
A. D. Stevens
Hulda Randall
Hopkinton
Dr. Bowen
Maquoketa
Onslow
R.M. Cy
St Louis Marks Centennial Celebration Of Settlement
St Louis celebrates the centennial of its settlement while Chicago is noted as exceptionally cold in a comparative reference. The brief lines juxtapose regional growth with winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Rubber Prices Rise Triply From Eighteen Months Ago
Rubber costs have surged to three times their level from eighteen months prior as automobile tire shortages persist. Industry reports cite ongoing demand, limited production, and extended lead times affecting auto manufacturers.
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Des Moines Register and
Taft
Harold Bell Wright
Dan Matthews
Wright
Heyburn
The
Independent
Mr. Foss
Massachusetts
Will
Sombody
John Downie
Judge Prouty
Yale
George Borup
District Court Proceedings
District Court
Louisa Buckholtz
Amos Kohl
George H. Pealer
Park Q Chamberlain
John Richardson
Ed Pealer
Frank Pealer
Fannie — Gillilan
Patrick White
Ben M. Reade
Olen May Joslin
Harrion R. Morse
Gladys Eye
Lydia L. Vaughn
Martha A. Long
William Cooper
Diamond Creamery Co
A. W. Kool
Geo. I
Gause
Milo G.phillips
Myron D. Phillips
J. HH
J. Stutt
J. H. Miller
Frances J. Pepin
P. H. Connor
M. Raphel Sons Co
C. P. Scroggs
O. McCaffrey & Co
P. Scroggs
Eliza A. Smith
David G. Smith
Patrick Burke
Caroline Merrill
Henry Kohl
Monticello State Bank
Monticallo
Savings Department
Home Banks
Safety Deposit Hoxos
Lovell State Bank
Geo. L. Lovele
Home Savings Bank
the Diamond Creamery Co
Monticello, Iowa
Capital
Tm Eclipse Lumber Co
Mason City
Portland Cement
Lehigh
J. H. Henry
Furss
N. Schoen
St. Cedar Rapids
Eagle Drug Store
A. Kempf
Prop
H.C. Bohlken’s
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