What Is a Nation in Harport's Weekly Debate
A reduced excerpt from Harpor g Weekly discusses nationhood sparked by Norman Hapgugh. It covers race, language, geography, and religion as evolving factors, arguing that a nation is a state of mind built by collective sacrifice and effort, with Bryce’s view highlighting population ties and political unity.
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Harpor'g
Norman Hapgugh
Tal
Renan
Germany
Italy
United States
Cana
New Zealand
Russia
Rocky Mountains
Mississippi
Lake
Seine
Great Lakes
South America
James Bryce
Bryse
Texin
Defining Nations and Independence in 19th Century Thought
The text debates what constitutes a nation across eras and regions, noting cases like Ireland Scotland Wales and the Dutch South African context. It questions whether colonies like Canada Australia and Mexico meet nationhood by common independence and distinctive character, and ponders when self government becomes truly national.
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Noloa
Tuscany
Bavaria
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Mexico
Philippines
Things They Buy. Iowa Tribune Editorial Fragments
The article compiles fragmented editorials from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids papers on social vices, economic choices, and political interference. It cites Edna Ferber on wage temptations, a white slave trial reaction in San Francisco, ostracism debates, and investors urging livestock feeding over rapid market rushing. It notes Gore’s influence on Cedar Rapids post office appointments and local political maneuvering.
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Tes Moines
Edna Ferber
Milia
Vice
Gedur Rapids
Gotel
Ogtraelam
Reminiscences of Long Ago Fifty Years Ago
Fifty years ago today woes Sun day. Forty years ago the late fire destroyed the Young America flouring mill and debris cleared for rebuilding. None of the brick taken from ruins is usable. Thirty years ago Robert McNutt Jr. left for Des Moines High School. the Journal spoke with Miss Sarah McCulla returning from Dakota.
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Debria
Schreurs
Robert
McNutt
Dex Moines High School
Hig
Journal
Sarah McCulla
Dakota
Milas Mamie Ament tas-gone. art study in Boston
Clippings note Miss Doran of Wilton plans to continue art studies in Boston and practice landscape painting in the White Mountains. Also mentions twenty years ago Heinz left for Keokuk after praising Muscatine branch farm yields. Mrs C H W Cone of Santa Ana, Cal., visiting Mrs A B Batch. Cone to be remarried, formerly Lena Giesa of the city. Ten years ago today was Sunday.
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Miss Doran
Wilton
A.c
Milas
Mamie
Eant
Boston
White Mountains
Hi J
Heinz
Keokuk
Muscatine
Mra. C. H W. Cone
Sante Ana
Cxl
A. B. Batch
Cone
Mise Lena Giesa
The Circle Ranch Love Triangle in Missing Cattle Tale
In a western setting at Circle Ranch, Joe Wittman and Rose, daughter of Colonel Meecham, navigate jealousy as cattle theft rumors swirl. Sergeant Smith arrives as a rival suitor, and a planned walk to a limestone cave ends before a proposal. Joe seeks a heroic act to win Rose back amid competing affections.
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C. BR
Lewla
J Joe Wittman
Cawboy
Circle Ranch
Colonel Meecham
Miss Rose
Girele Ranch
Tone Meecham
East
Miss Ross
Joe Whitman
Mica Roread
Coronel
Joe
Rose
Jim Taylor
Someody
Misa Rose
Jos Whitman
Denver
Smith
Waa
Uncle Sam
Bofors
Joe Wittman
Tha
Mary
H G Broucho
West
Newport
Sara‘topa
Jos
Martha
Old Man Barnes
Hig Cage
Old Man
Ike
New Iowa Postmaster Appointment Stirring Davenport Times
The Davenport Times notes the appointment of a new postmaster in Iowa, age 63. It reflects on bottle messages in the river as whimsical but potentially distressing, and mentions McNab’s forgotten role in white slave case prosecutions in California. Cedar Rapids Gazette reports the American consul at Huelva, Spain, being stabbed in the back by a Spanish assailant.
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Davenport Times
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cansul
Huelva
Spain
Atabben
Inshman
Cincinnett
Asertvon
Harry A. Mothos
Atall Baokesters
the. Gobbs Merrill
Blishers
Bear Attack Fails as Soldier Escapes to Fort
In a tense chase a growling bear bursts from a room and menaced a party. Sergeant bursts toward daylight and runs for safety as Rosa collapses and Joe Whitman restrains the animal. Joe returns the heroism, guiding Rosa home and arranging a final meeting with the Colonel to seal a new plan for a second wife.
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Cir
Joe Whitman -Wao
Joan
Joe
Jon
Gerond
Treatment for Bush Fruits and Thinning Apples
The article advises cutting out old wood from blackberry, raspberry, currant, and gooseberry plants after harvest, burning it, and controlling pests. It suggests keeping patches weed-free, sowing between rows with oats or buckwheat in August, and thinning apples starting in June to improve size and market value. It notes thinning may still occur for winter varieties and explains benefits for cider or vinegar production.
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Jonathan
Ben Davis
Roman
Uke Gonno
How to Harvest Apples and Avoid Digestive Distress
Instructions discuss safe apple picking with a sharp upward backward twist to remove fruit without damaging twig, plus ladder use and overseer guidance. Urges slow eating to prevent indigestion and constipation, recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for stomach trouble, touts easy consumption and wide dealer availability.
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Ady
Currency Bill Debate Split Among Republicans and Democrats
Washington Aug 3 Special Republicans on the House Banking and Currency Committee have not decided on a plan to oppose the Democratic tariff and currency bill. A likely path is to report adverse sentiment and let the bill pass, with Lindbergh of Minnesota possibly voting for it while seeking floor amendments. Senator Sherman of Illinois condemns extra civil service hires for the income tax provisions and questions why such positions are exempt from civil service rules.
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Washington, D. C
House Committee On Banking and Currency
Lindbergh
Minnesota
Bull Moose
Money Trust
House
Democratic Committee
Repub
Democratic
Sherman
Illinois
Aird
Tari
Government spending and debt warned in senate remarks
A speech criticized Democrats for rising expenditures over 80 million and warned the party would drive the nation into debt. The speaker claimed economy shows no signs of improvement and referenced Senator Sherman’s remarks amid tariff law predictions about a forthcoming era of paradoxical progress and industrial growth.
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Sherman
Kalona Local Notices and Social Calls Across Town
Kalona residents report a week of social visits and travel. Prof H C Fiester arrived to arrange the school year while students and families plan trips to Des Moines Durant and Kentucky. Several residents visited Iowa City Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Muscatine with relatives and attended fairs and musical gatherings.
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Kalona
Delared
H. C. Fiester
Monra Z Nea
Mabel Palmer
J. Mf. Vankirk
George Wiggins
Hazelton, Inn
Rickey
L. 'H. Croga
Kenwick
Wm. H. Palmer
Durant
Town
J. L. Palmer
Ned Palmer
Los Angeles
California
WH. Miller
Duane Durst
Colfax
Des Moines
Ira
Miller
Can't Keep It Secret Chamberlain's Tableta Advertised
A short ad extols Chamberlain's Tableta as an unrivaled remedy for stomach and stomach trouble. The copy claims growing fame and urges sale by all dealers, presenting no further details beyond its advertised usefulness and availability.
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Chamberlain
Adr
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