Roosevelt and preparedness call in Turbulent times
The piece argues Col Roosevelt’s Plattsburg stance has drawn criticism for militarism yet supports his push for national defense. It urges a trained reserve, warns against neutrality undermining honor, and notes local issues in Dubuque county about county finances, liquor purchases, and official misconduct. It mentions community notices from Worthington, Coggon, Cascade, Oxford Junction, Delmar, and Maquoketa with local incidents and deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Roosevelt
Plattsburg
Mr. Roosevelt
Worthington
Coggon
Coggon Monitor
A. J. Byerly
Anamosa
Jones County
P.J. Moore
Alva Gordon
Emmett J. Lattner
J. A. Lattner
Cedar Rapids
John Kucera
Joe's Harback
Nic Turnis
Fillmore
Dubuque
Elgin
Oxford Junction
Delmar
Mystic Workers
Oxford
Lakatt
Hovalick
Milwaukee
America Association
Nels Hutchins
Iowa Telephone Co
Maquoketa
Rath
Hutchins
War era thrift urged by bank official in WV talk
George E. Roberts, now a National City Bank executive, told the West Virginia Bankers Association that postwar efforts must focus on efficiency and frugality. He argued nations could meet debts by cutting daily luxuries and waste, urging similar U.S. reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Roberts
Mint
National City Bank of New York
West Virginia Bankers’ Association
Roberts
United States
Reform urged to curb party bosses in New York
Blibo Root leader of New York constitutional convention presses for curbing Platts Barnses and Murphys grip on party machinery. Roosevelt and Van Buren era bosses cited as entrenched power. Also notes Orozco’s Mexican revolutionary actions on Texas soil and German ships sinking two passenger vessels as Germany seeks to be good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blibo Root
New York
Bossis
Platts
Barnses and
Murphys
Martin van Buren
Roosevelt
Platt
Germany
Jones Co Fair thrives despite cold weather shows strong crowds
Despite chilly conditions Thursday's Jones Co Fair drew large crowds with excitements from vaudeville acts and lively races. Excursion trains from Oxford Junction and Hopkinton plus numerous autos filled the grounds as over 1,500 exhibits impressed visitors and fair officials reported solid gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Co
Oxford Junction
Wyoming
Center Junction
Scotch Grove
Hopkinton
Delhi
Delaware
Fayette
Delay Critics Thorne Over Strawberry Point Railroad Issue
The Iowa railroad commission is faulted for delaying a decision on service along the Strawberry Point line. Vinton Eagle argues Mr. Thorne, busy with interstate matters and eighteen state commissions, has neglected local interests. Citizens demand timely relief or clear justification for the hold.
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Vinton Eagie
Iowa Railroad Commission
Strawberry Point
Messrs. Wilson
Quiher
Thorne
Interstate Commission
Eagle
Olin Beats Wyoming In Low Scoring Baseball Contest
Olin pitchers and hitters produced a 5 to 0 win over Wyoming with quiet offense until late. Wyoming failed to reach scoring range as Olin tallied in the fourth sixth and ninth innings. Manchester defeated Monticello 10 to 0 with Manchester scoring in every big inning and Monticello remaining scoreless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Lakoff
Wyoming
Manchester
Monticello
A Kink In Child Labor Law
Sioux City schools chief M G Clark explains a key provision of the new child labor law requiring six years of primary schooling before work. The change shifts proof of fitness to the school system, tightening permits and closing evasion by claiming age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
M. G. Clark
General Assembly
Lavern Rockstad Wins Cakes and Fair Night Lights
Lavern Rockstad entered a self made chocolate cake with smooth frosting at the fair and won attention as little girls wondered who made the prize cake. The night carnival drew hundreds with fireworks, lights, and long distance visitors. An automobile collision near Second and Sycamore injured a little girl but caused no major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavern Rockstad
Lavern
Qhoshaw
Sycamore
Overland
Ford
The Key Preparedness
The article argues the United States may need a new era of defense with intelligent partial preparedness rather than full mobilization. It contends peace requires readiness without instant war, and stresses the value of prudent, adaptable defense planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield Republican
United States
Fair week thrills at Montivello with strong entries
The fair showcased high quality attractions and record entries across departments. Mrs W J Snyder of Anamosa won top crochet yokes, while Mrs William Oakley of Central City took second. Cedar Rapids visitors boosted attendance as 38 auto loads joined local crowds. The Regimental Band became the First Regimental Band after national guard reorganization. Lovell township schools earned best rural school display premium for solid student work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Snyder
Anamosa
William Oakley
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Montivello
John T. Hamilton
Jobn Wunderlich
Will Ashford
Fred Lazell
National Guard
Lovell Township
Local Town Baseball Game Draws Fans After Parade
A Friday afternoon event features a playful town baseball match between rival groups. The game starts at 8 o clock following a street parade with W. D. Magee acting as umpire after securing a mail coat to withstand eggs and bottles. E E Hicks will attempt to manage the fate and G P Rockstad will let the loans run.
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W. D. Magee
E/E. Hicks
G. P. Rockstad
DU. A. Huene
O. C. Marshall
T. S. Lazell
H. Melliker
Anamosa Teaching Force Listed for School Posts
The Anamosa Teaching Force outlines high school staff including R. W. Andrews principal and subjects civics history math, Elsie Hoesley Shenandoah English German, Mabel Sones Anamosa science math, and others for grades pre K through 8. Mary Spellman first grade and Lena Miller fourth grade lead a large county teaching roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
R. W. Andrews
Prin
Grinnell
Elsie O. Hoesley
Shenandoah
Vesta Likins
Fort Dodge
H. d. Sunderlin
Woodstock
Mabel Sones
Dora Moller
Clara Shinkle
Adella Bevans
Jennie Birk
None Cavanaugh
Beatrice Bruce
Nettie Brown
Lena Miller
Mattie Powers
Julia Gavin
Daisy Dewey
Ras Glanville
Mary Spellman
Ida Osborn
Stone City
Leota Raed
Mary Baum
Anamosa Eureka on Iowa Gubernatorial Scramble
The Anamosa Eureka says Cosson Allen and Harding would not appeal to many Iowa voters. It argues some voters avoid a crowded primary, preferring a calmer field with modesty and reserve over loud campaigning and last minute maneuvering.
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Cosson
Allen
Harding
Iowa
Ballot Box Sealing Prompts Last Minute Contest Push
The Express urges contestants to submit funds only by bank draft, money order, currency, or certified check in the final three days. Votes will only count with full cash balancing subscriptions, and secrecy is maintained in the sealed ballot box at The Express office until after the 8 p.m. closing on September 11. Judges include Senator R. O. Stirton, H. B. Richardson, and O. S. Bidwell, with final tallies and prize announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque County
Board of Supervisors
Express
Monticello
R. O. Stirton
Lowell State Bank
H.8
Richardson
Monticello State Bank
Bidwell
Hxtpress
Helen Fairbanka
Lloyd Sexton
Clarence Heyen
Quy McDonald Fare
Mary Huls
Helen Hosford
Ben Otten
Rest Rooms Benefit Towns for Women Shoppers
The Iowa Farmer argues every town should provide a rest room for country visiting women. Such facilities support business activity, allow women to refresh after travel through dust or mud, and offer a lounge during shopping while men handle politicos and business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Eclipse Corner Weekly Breezes Warm Coal Orders
The Eclipse Lumber Co advertises ready coal fires and Northwestern cement with a call to order. It notes a chilly fair season, asks readers to consider zinc clad nails, and promotes Eclipse Nut fuel and Frame Building books. The manager F Dutton invites attention to a fresh cement car and new paint jobs on the buildings.
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Northwestern Cement
Northwestern
Idas
O. K
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