Dickens Survives Realists' Critique in 19th Century Debates
A column defends Charles Dickens against contemporary realists praising newer novels. It argues Dickens's sentimental tales endure while modern works fade, urging youth to read his characters like Little Nell and Uriah Heep, and to seek adventure in Scott and Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dickens
Fielding Dickens
Ens
Dickens
Sherwood Anderson
Dreiser
Avid
Copperfield
Little Nell
Uriah
Jeep
Oliver Twist
Mark Tapley
Jirey Gump
Pecksniff
Major Dagstock
Toby Veck
Bill Sikes
Mrs.ardell
Republicans split over Brookhart and party loyalty
The Iowa RepublicanState Central Committee overestimates unity as many Republicans reject Brookhart. Some oppose his anti party stance and hostility to the president, while others favor silence to avoid a bad taste. The piece notes highway work, New York influence, Dempsey Tunney comparisons, and Ames Town College visitor numbers and grandeur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Central Committee
Brookhart
Convicted murderers receive life terms in Towa week
The week saw several murder convicts sentenced to life in Towa. Public oversight is urged as parole boards remain a focal point, with ongoing scrutiny of release decisions and potential risks to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Republican managers cite Clark support for Brookhart as show of unity
The Marshalltown party managers announced that Howard Clark has agreed to campaign for Brookhart, signaling party solidarity. Clark previously voted for Brookhart two years ago and failed in his own bid for Brookhart this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Howard Clark
Brookhart
Clark
Brook Brookhart
Prohibition Reform Fund Drive Urges Votes and Dollars
A Ford Dearborn Independent advertisement argues anti prohibition propaganda, claims Volstead law can be repealed by a political shift and urges readers to contribute funds to organize voters, elect liberal representatives, and press for repeal through constitutional pathways. It asserts the eighteenth amendment requires two thirds in Congress and three fourths of states for repeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford’s
Dearborn Independent
Association
Congress
Anti-Saloon League
United States
America
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Senator Capper on farming as stabilizing force for nation
The New York World reports Senator Capper addressing the New York Rotary club, arguing the western and midwestern farmer is the country’s greatest stabilizing force. He echoes Wallace's Farmer editor contrasting farm prosperity with manufacturing gains and warns that preserving a strong farming class is essential to social and national life, not mere policy fixes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Capper
New York
Rand
United States
England
Lfe
Porter challenges Brookhart to Iowa Senate debates
Claude Porter Democratic senatorial candidate issued a letter challenging Republican Brookhart to a series of debates in every congressional district. Porter argued the single issue is how to best serve agriculture and the interests of all Iowans, and voters deserve to know both candidates views and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Des Moines
Claude R. Porter
Brookhart
Iowa
Porter
Senate
Iowa Deserves Front Seat, Away From Mud Roads and Pretenders
A Carroll Herald opinion condemns mud roads and insincere politicians. It laments a past pride in Iowa and calls for removing crude roads and windy rhetoric to restore the state’s standing and honor before the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Herald
Iowa
Council Bluffs Nonpareil on prison diets and health
A Sharp critique argues that bread and water punishments are not cruel if the prisoners are healthy. The piece asserts that a vigorous man can endure the basic sustenance for days and warns against misdirected reforms or punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Tekamah
Automobile Accident Fatality Near Lowdon Claimed Mellin
Clarence E. Mellin a 33 year old World War veteran was killed when the Chevrolet car carrying C H B Guenther Agnes Reimers and Alvina Reimers skidded into a ditch northwest of London. Mellin suffocated under the rear fender before rescue. Coroner records a notice card and Ohio burial request for Kent Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moton
Clarence E. Mellin
Lowdon
C. H B. Guenther
Agnes
Alvina Reimers
Eldora
Davenport
London
Mellin
McCormick
Ohio
Warrane
Kent
Barlville beekeeper sells business and will move east
Miss Ruth Suckow of Barlville has sold her apiary business to a Manchester resident and will leave soon for New York City to pursue her literary career. The report also notes drownbody recovered near LaPorte City and various local incidents and court actions in Jones County.
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Ruth Suckow
Barlville
Manchester
New York City
Lillian Janssen
Cedar River
Waterloo
LaPorte City
Independence
Sinclair
Manchester High School
Arlington
Manchester Fairgrounds
Ilona State Teachers
St. Thomas G
Grinnell
Penn
Anamosa Eureka News Briefs and Local Changes
J K Hale returns from San Antonio with a niece and two children, driving 1400 miles in five days. F W Henke resigns as musical director at the reformatory to move to Florida. Methodist church board invites Rev Joslin back to Anamosh charge. Fire destroys a barn and shed near Fairview, with livestock losses and suspected spontaneous combustion. Wurzbacher estate sells for 300 per acre, Morley area, 100 acres, new owner J I Merritt of Cedar Rapids. John Rowen resigns as deputy treasurer after 14 years. Nellie Strausslin to fill deputy post. Rowen moves to reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Hale
San Antonio
Texas
Mr. Hale
Mine Nichols
Anamosa
F. W. Henke
Reformatory
Florida
The
Methodist Church
Ellison
Joslin
Hud Peet
Fairview
John Allen
Wurzbacher
C. W. Wurzbacher
Morley
Jones County
J. I. Merritt
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
John Rowen
James Conway
Rowen
Thelma Atkinson
Walker
Nellie Strausslin
Wyoming
Dr. J. A. White Returns to Olin After California Visit
Dr. J. A. White a veteran Olin physician and Civil War veteran re turns home with his wife after a year in California. Born in Canada he served as a lieutenant with Co E 11 Iowa in major campaigns including Shiloh Vicksburg Atlanta and Sherman’s march to the sea. Now 86 he remains active and outspoken while his wife Miss Virginia Herrick marks a golden wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. White
Olin
California
Jones County
Virginia Herrick
White
Co. E
Iowa
Shiloh
Corinth
Iuka
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Bentonville
Cedar Rapids
Guardianship and Estate Proceedings With Progressive Reports
The record lists final reports approved and guardians, executors, or administrators discharged with bonds released across multiple estates and guardianships including Norma R. Espy, Emery C. Holman, S. Louise Gerber, Alice Loomis, Hannah Foley, Harm Rickels, Thomas Shafer, Alicia Clark, George Worster, Harriet Meyer, Ralph Zimmerman, Patrick Flannigan, Adolphe Chrisman, Daniel McLees, Chester Graham, Grace Groth, and Albert E. Brown. It notes agents appointed, investments authorized, sales of real and personal property, and allowances denied or approved, with multiple progressive reports and estate actions in Clinton County. The docket also covers jury trial assignments for next week and equity matters set for the coming period, plus a provincial political commentary on Senate seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma R. Espy
Emery C. Holman
S. Louise Gerber
Alice A. Loomis
Hannah Foley
Harm Rickels
Thomas J. Shafer
Alicia A. Clark
George C. Worster
Harriet Meyer
Ralph Zimmerman
Patrick Flannigan
Adolphe Chrisman
Daniel G. McLees
Chester E. Graham
Grace Groth Et al
H. Benhart
District Court of
Clinton County
Albert E. Brown
David Farrell
Ivan G. Lavasseur
James Anderson
Guardian
William H. Long
John S. McLees
Edgar BH
Flaherty
Joseph A. Kuhns
James Oltman
James A. Voorhees
Katherine Althen
Barbara Stewart
Esgcutrix
G. W. Lamb
W. L. Lamb
Michael Tracy
Charlotte Tracy
Jasper M.bunce
Tormeda C. Bunce
Rorgina Broneman
Gottlieb Zumbrunnen
Lasack Bros. & Co
van Sickle
King
Murfield
McKenna
Matthiessen
Beam
Eaton
McDaniel
Shugart
Henry Scheel
Inc
Conlay
Jamison
Alfred B. Tucker
The forest primeval and other aged verse fragments
A collection of poem titles and references from the Omaha World Herald article list includes The forest primeval The old oaken bucket The little red school A gentleman a scholar and a judge of good whisky The one horse shay Woman's crowning glory The large cold bottle and the small hot bird The village smithy Milady's petticoat The blue and the gray and Esq.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha World-Herald
Little Red School
Milady
Among the Churches Reformed Church Service Schedule
The Reformed Church led by Pastor R. P. Kuentzel posts Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. German service at 11:00 a.m. English service at 7:45 p.m. The Rev W T Grossheusels of Madison Wisconsin will speak at both services. Ladies aid meets Thursday October 7 at Mrs Abe Allamand's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Grossheusels
Madison
Wisconsin
Ladies’ Aid
Abe Allamand
Church Services Announced For Sunday October 3
Sunday school at 10 o clock with the Go Getters opening. Morning worship and sermon at 11 on Discipleship the fourth in the series. Mid week service Thursday at 7 30. Harvest festival with holy communion in English. Luther League meets at 7 45. Confessional and English services at 9 30 and 11. An offering for learning institutions will be lifted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institutions of Learning
Luther League
Sunday and worship schedule and ladies' aid meeting
Sunday school at 10 a.m. English services at St. John's 10 45 a.m. German services at Trinity 9 a.m. The ladies' aid of St. John's Lutheran church will meet next Thursday October 7 at the home of Mrs Paul Schuetz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Trinity
St. John's Lutheran Church
Paul Schuetz
Services Next Sunday October 3 at Local Church
The schedule lists Sunday schol at 10 am and morning worship at 11 with a sermon titled The Wounded Christ. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 pm followed by a five ning worship at 7 30 with the sermon Spiritual Reserves.
Methodist Church Rally Day Set With Installation
The Methodist Episcopal Church led by Pastor Albert E. Coe invites all to a full Sunday with 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. morning worship and 6:30 p.m. Epworth League installation. Evening services feature The Poor Littles Man of Assiasi and a talk by the new preacher. The Leaguers install officers and plan a pennant display during a 700 year anniversary service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Albert E. Coe
Epworth League
Assiasi
Local Hopkinton Notes Mark Marriages and Mischief
Miss Margaret Bollman wed in Chicago on September 15 with groom Atkinson and will live in Chicago. Miss LaRue Nelson married in Waterloo on September 11 to Harry Dell, and they will reside in Dubuque. A store closing at the Racket Store prompts lease to G H Good for a restaurant starting November 1. A-auto collision on the river grade injures Glen Jamieson and Barney Davis amid muddy roadside conditions. B Mills dies at 97 in Minnesota. funeral in Henning after long Hopkinton residence. The Good Hardware quip recounts a dentist billing joke about false teeth and payment.
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Margaret Bollman
G. €. Bollman
Chicago
Atkinson
LaRue Nelson
C. R. Nalgon
Dubuque
Nelson
Waterloo
Harry Dell
Glen Jamieson
Barney Davis
Davis
Jamieson
B. Mills
J. B. Burns
Hopkinton
Curtis
Henning
Minnesota
Mr. Mills
North Carolina
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Dempsey
Tunney
Legion
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Apologetic Town
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Montrose Hotel
Franklin
Galena
Ulnois
Hazel Green
Trafic
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Nebraska
District Court Proceedings
Auamosé
Frank van Sickle
John McKenna
William J. Matthiessen
G. BH. King
Perry A. Murfield
Lansing. Button Co
J. H. Denkhoff
A. L. Randall
C. L. van Meter
Butler Bros
Mrs
R. F. Anderson
John Ernsdorf Iron Co
George V. Servoss
Modern Merchandise Exchange
T. F.denkhoff
William Wilker
Leland
Peck
Maynard C. Peck
W. J. Millaive
Niles & Watford Savings Bank
John H. Hanken
H. W. Taylor
W. G. Fenton
Diamond Lumber Co
H. D.gilmore
Amos Kohl
Sarah Lamotte
F. C. Frisby
Center Junction Savings Bank
Lucy McMaster
Emma McDaniel
E. F. Shugatt
Tober
P. H. Paige
B. A. Bunce
John D. Hinricha
Wilmelsmina Hinrichs
Ella Bergler
M. M. Thompson
Katherine Hansen _Hegera
Henry
Margaret” "Wealey
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Wilcox
Anna‘b. Frazier
E. F. ‘Winkleman
Carl Daradash
A. Helfant
Catherine
Anamosa Eureka News
Dr. J. A. White
Ware
Illinois
Smith
DOW
Vanishing America
Reformed Church
R. P. Kuentzel
Congregational Church
George W. McNary
St. Matthew's Ey. Lutheran Church
S. M. Ide
Jersey
D. A. English
Cascade
Beery
EB. Hicks
W. A. Beery
J. L. Weber & Sons
McNeill Bros
E. B. Hoag
Duster
Hans Eee
Meyer
L. P. Waddick
Mike Hogan
Castle Grove
Mary
Pat Troy
J. W. Callahan
W. S. Webster
Scotch Grove
Fred Shover
Poland
China
B. W. Husman
Castle Grove Township
John Stimpson
L. J. Schlemme
Yousse
George Dirks
J. B. Seehusen
Center Junction
Darrow
H. J. Townsend
Madison Township
George McDonald
L. L. Davis
Monticello Motor Co
Monticello
Jewel Tea Co
Clinton
Glale
A. M. Maurice
St. John’s Ey. Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
Baltz
G. H. Good
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Moorman Manufacturing Company
Delaware
Jones Counties
J. E. Hill
6Th Street
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
E. H. Dewitt
P. D
Missouri
Burlington
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Denver
Pittsburg
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Washington, D. C
Northwestern Bell, Telephone CO
Bell System
Oni
Ona
Unisaress
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