Unsung Heroes Microbe Hunters in Public Health Service
The article honors United States public health service scientists as unsung heroes who daily combat tularemia sleeping sickness parrot fever typhoid and smallpox with risk of illness disability or death. Their discoveries appear in medical journals though individual names remain largely unknown.
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Ben Franklin a model for reformers in troubled times
A Michigan editor cites Benjamin Franklin as a practical reformer who balanced radical ideas with financial realities. The piece argues reformers can pursue broad change while staying grounded, noting Franklin’s mix of public projects, diplomacy, and everyday prudence. Franklin’s dual role as idealist and realist offers a blueprint for pursuing recovery and reform together.
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Benjamin Franklin
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Ben
United States Supreme Court
Paris
Europe
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Unsung heroes who face death to aid humanity
The passage praises individuals who repeatedly risk their lives, arguing they deserve recognition as heroes though unheralded. Their relentless efforts may never be widely spoken of, yet their discoveries improve safety and happiness for nearly all people.
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In Defense of Wallace Letter to the Editor
Estherville News defends Henry Wallace, praising his efforts to solve the farm problem while suggesting some leaders oppose resolution to keep leadership roles. The author argues Wallace seeks solutions despite political headwinds.
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Estherville
Word of Four Letters Reflects Guts in Roosevelt Quote
The Waterloo Courier cites a line praising President Roosevelt for possessing a quality many national legislators lack. The quote uses the term guts in an earnest, if blunt, appraisal of leadership.
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Waterloo Courier
Roosevelt bids caution as constitutional reform debate stalls
The White House faces a split reaction to the president's push for a streamlined constitution replacing horse and buggy governance. Advisers like Cummings and LaFollette urge restraint on stopgap measures, while Senate refusal to submit amendments looms. Roosevelt plans a staged push to win public discussion and press Congress.
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Bob” LaFollette
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Coal Nationalization Fight Moves Through Courts
Discussion of the Guffey bill to nationalize coal and the Wagner labor disputes measure. The plan is revised to appease court objections, excluding intrastate captive mines, and delegating power to a specific agency. Mellon weighs in as coal operators shift stance amid a looming strike threat.
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Hughes
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Wagner
Andrew W. Mellon
Herbert Hooer
Mr. Mellon
United Mine Workers
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
NRA
Lewis
Gowrie Conspiracy Trial of Dead Suspects in Scotland 1600
A 1600 Gowrie conspiracy case in Scotland saw the Earl of Gowrie and Alexander Ruthven tried posthumously for and found guilty of plotting to kill King James I. They were hanged and mutilated after death. A later posthumous trial in 1609 condemned Robert Logan, whose body had been dug up for evidence. Tomorrow: Streets with silver paving.
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Earl of Gowrie
Alexander Ruthven
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Robert Logan
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Guffey Bill Debate Triggers Labor and Court Clash
Sharp commentary on the Guffey bill surfaces as ex judges, senators, and labor leaders prepare for debate. Ex Judge Wagner cites Appalachian coal decisions while Democrats frame the court as sympathetic to property rights. Lewis threatens a soft coal strike to pressure Congress, while White House allies rally around reform plans.
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Hughes
John L. Lewis
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New York
James McMullin
Muscatine Social and School Milestones Across Years
Fifty years ago Alfred W. Lee and Miss Mary I. Walker wed in Cedar Rapids. Muscatine High School granted diplomas to fourteen seniors at its 20th annual commencement. Five decades past the city eyed the 1911 state G A R convention, a major fire hit Nichols district, Kirschner restaurant suffered $6000 loss, and Charles Hagermann was reelected fire chief. Ten years ago the Grace Lutheran pastor resigned for Chicago, William Roby led Red Men, and seven teachers planned summer study.
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Muscatine
Iowa Press Association
Mary I. Walker
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine High School
Enty
Nichols
Kirschner
Charles Hagermann
T. F. Weisbotten
Grace Lutheran
Chicago
William Roby
Red Men
Federal plans to regulate coal and industry under new bill
The text discusses Guffey style federal control of coal and industry via bond financed production cuts, NRA challenges, interstate commerce framing, and defense importance. It notes constitutional questions, states’ rights angles, and utility sector views, with Willkie alignment and constitutional amendment paths.DOCTYPE
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Wendell Willkie
New York
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McClure
Irish Plant Puzzle Answers
The puzzle lists Across and Down clues for an Irish plant themed grid. Answers include symbolic plant names, animal terms, measurements, and geographic hints tied to Ireland, with several entries referencing Trinity and St Patrick. The grid interlocks to form a complete crossword solution.
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