Reminiscences of an Old-Time Printer
W S Moore recalls fifty years in Iowa journalism from 1833 births of John Mahin and himself to his later roles at the Fairfield Ledger Muscatine Journal Des Moines papers and state offices. He details apprenticeship beginnings in 1852 and travel to Muscatine to work with editors Junkin Fulton and Mahin and chronicles moves through Gazette Enterprise Hawk-Eye and state service culminating in a deputy internal revenue role.
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Des Moines Register
W. S. Moore
Muscatine Journal
John Mahin
Iowa
Mahin
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iowa State Register
Fairfield Ledger
Orlando McCraney
A. R. Fulton
McCraney
McGregor
W. W. Junkin
Ledger
Junkin
Fulton
Muscatine
Brighton
Columbus City
Journal
John
Republican Party
J. McKee
Keokuk
Davenport
Gazette
Ilinois
Uncle Sam
Burlington
Birmingham
van Buren County
John A. T. Hull
Congress
Ed. Wright
Des Moines
Internal Revenue
Kemble Hands Revenue Office to Weaver in Burlington
Friday morning John M. Kemble transferred the internal revenue office to Harry O. Weaver at the Burlington office. Weaver said he will learn the duties and keep the staff, with changes to come gradually if needed. Kemble said he will not seek Congress and will focus on his law practice in Muscatine.
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John M. Kemble
Revenue
Mr. Weaver
Burlington
Internal Revenue Office
Harry O. Weaver
Wapello
Burlington Journal
J. M. Kemble
Congress
Muscatine
Flower of the family hints at youngest sister visit
A dialogue fragment shows two siblings discussing the youngest sister, referred to as the family flower. The brother notes a scent or impression from her visit ever present on him.
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Harlie
Iowa Hen Boom Pushes Egg Prices Past Ten-Year Peak
Iowa egg dealers report a June rush as Des Moines shippers pay 14 to 15 cents a dozen for first grade eggs with second grades lower. New York quotes 17 to 18 cents. Ellingson predicts prices may hold until December unless meat demand drops or a bumper corn crop reduces meat prices. Estimated state output around 10 000 stations and 59 500 cases weekly, with producer earnings up about 6 million dollars this season. Pullet hens may cut supply in fall if meat prices stay high.
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Iowa
Des Moines
New York
E. M. Ellingson
Ellingson & Verhey
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Webster City
First Iowa Republican Convention Recalled by Old Time Journalist
The recollection covers the 1856 Iowa Republican state convention at old capital Des Moines where Fremont’s national win ended Democratic control. It recalls winter hardship, sparse rail progress, long journeys by horse and wagon, and the diverse delegates from 41 counties, with many pioneers now gone.
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Des Moines Register
Iowa
John C. Fremont
Fremont
House of Representatives
Senate
Geo. W. Jones
James Harlan
Augustus Hall
James Thorington
Mercury
Davenport
Iowa City
Vate
Clinton County
Cedar River
Gower’s Ferry
Boone
Spirit Lake
Marshall County
Des Moines
Hoyt Sherman
Nourse
Thomas B. Knapp
Hardin
H. W. Lathrop
Johnson
John Mahin
Muscatine
James W. Logan
Black Hawk
G. C. Duffield
A. H. McCrary
van Buren
Harvey J. Skiff
Jasper
Iowa tariff clash stirs Washington politics scene
Washington notes the Iowa Republican convention and tariff revision debates. William Hoffman is favored as a potential Second District nominee. Secretary Shaw and Secretary Wilson travel, while Admiral President Roosevelt planning Newport visit. Navy academy board urges more permanence and language changes.
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Washington
D. C
Iowa
Washington Post
Washington Star
Cummins
Shaw
Henderson
Allison
the Star
Republican Party
Horace Boies
Congress
William Hoffman
J. N. W. Rumple
Musecatine
Hoffman
Muscatine
Rumple
Wilson
Reed defines fame as luck and perception
Ex-Speaker Reed at Bowdoin commencement dinner says fame depends on being in the right place at the right time and doing the right thing or making others think you are. His remark is softened by his familiar drawl.
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Reed
New York Tribune
Bowdoin
Her Wrinkles Dismissed in Quirky Office Exchange
A playful newsroom exchange shows a reader asking how to treat forehead wrinkles. The managing editor offers a cheeky reply suggesting humor and a light approach rather than serious remedy.
Solomon quote debate sparks family parley
A lighthearted exchange features a mother and Robbie debating a famous saying attributed to King Solomon about sparing the rod and spoiling the child. Robbie notes the proverb’s age and context shifting with growth.
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Robbie
Solomon
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Eran Journal Editor
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Latimer
Brooklyn
Albert C. Latimer
Sec
Washington Gossip
Washington Bureau Journal
Harold J. Mahin
Mint
Roberts
San Francisco
Atlantic City
Gresham
Big Ocean Pier
Beard Walk
Prince
Prince Chen
America
Wu Ting
Fang
London
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
National Guardsmen
War Department
National Guard
Fort Riley
Kansas
Illinois
Missouri
Michigan
Newport
McKinley
Turkey
Commissioner General of Immigration
Cincinnati
Elizabeth R. Rice
Davis
Patten
Naval Academy
Connor
Navy
Navy Academy
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