Republican State Convention Delegates to Nominate Iowa Officials
A notice announces a Republican delegate convention in Des Moines Iowa on July 30 1967 at 11 a m. Delegates will nominate candidates for Secretary of State Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Supreme Court Clerk Reporter Supreme Court Railroad Commissioner and conduct other business. It lists representation by counties and totals 1233 delegates with R H Spence as chairman and W Phillips as secretary.
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Iowa
Les Moines
Supreme Court
Albert B. Cummins
Dee Johnson
R. H. Spence
Co. W. Phillips
Notice to Readers at The Chicago Inter Ocean Building
Readers are invited to inspect The Chicago Inter Ocean offices at 106 108 110 East Monroe Street Chicago. Tours showcase the building and its mechanical and scientific improvements connected with a major newspaper.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
East
Monroe Street
Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Dr Edward Everett Hale Outlines The Duties Of The Twentieth Century
Dr Edward Everett Hale lectured in Chicago on the duties of the twentieth century. He emphasized five tasks including rail road projects from Labrador to Patagonia and across Europe to Asia, plus Cape to Cairo, with two ethical aims on race relations and universal peace. He suggests a century of major material progress and places Hale’s proposals in order.
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Edward Everett Hale
Chicago
Twentieth Century Club
Hale
Labrador
Patagonia
Atlantic
Pacific
Europe
Asia
Cecil Rhodes
Cape
Kid Noble in Muscatine Draws Mixed Editorial Fire
The Washington Gazette argues the Muscatine Journal overemphasized Kid Noble. It contends the boy’s notoriety invites imitation and that the paper should avoid glorifying a desperado headed for the penitentiary. The Bible is cited to condemn bloody deceitful men.
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Washington
Iowa) Gazette
Muscatine Journal
Noble
Absalom
Ahab
Gezebel
Kid Noble
Muscatine
Senator Hoar Criticized Over Philippine Policy Speech
The St Louis Globe-Democrat condemns Senator Hoars Manila policy remarks calling for a future speech on eternal principles and Plymouth Rock era governance. It argues his logic condemns human progress and labels any soldier answering a governmental duty as a despot.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Hoar
Philippines
Plymouth Rock
Iowa liquor sale tax debate hinges on interstate commerce ruling
The article argues that Iowa cannot block liquor sales from other states, citing a Supreme Court decision. It contends that state mulct taxes or licenses could not effectively prohibit such interstate commerce and notes criticism from the Burlington Hawkeye over perceived hypocrisy.
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Burlington
Memorial services in Muscatine praised as impressive
Old soldiers recall the Memorial exercises at the German Methodist church in Muscatine as among the most impressive and beautiful ever held. Rev. A. H. F. Hertzler gave an eloquent patriotic address and veterans were moved by the singing and discourse. Nearby papers poke fun at Muscatine over Sunday closing with a Burlington Journal cartoon titled the Muscatine Mix-up showing blue laws.
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Muscatine
A. H. F. Hertzler
Burlington Journal
City Churches Rally For Y M C A Drive To Raise 40000
An appeal in city churches spurs a weekend canvass to raise the full 40000 YMCA fund. A final push is expected to complete the subscription with a grand jubilee planned for next Sunday. The YMCA will move from its current rooms to make way for a new building to be completed before fall, offering the city’s young men better quarters.
Dolliver Seeks Reduced Post Office Appropriations
Washington notes that Boone and Marshalltown face trimmed post office building funds with no expected restoration in conference. Waterloo gains a $150,000 item due to the speaker's district, while Des Moines needs a larger lot pushing costs higher. Dolliver lauded at Washington College of Law for co education advocacy and broad support for women in law and medicine.
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Washington, D. C
Boone and
Marshalltown
Senate Committee On
Washington
Boone
Senate
Iowa
Conner
House
Senate Committee
Waterloo
United States
Des Moines
Department
Hull
Fairbanks
Senate Committee On Public Buildings
Indianapolis
Dolliver
Washington College of Law
Gevyen
New Books Noted by Journal Sales Boost Tory Lover Fame
The Journal reports strong reception for The Tory Lover by Miss Sarah Orne Jewett, praising its faithful incident, locality, and character. It notes sixth printing and favorable reviews from Portsmouth Journal St Paul Globe and San Francisco Bulletin. Also mentions At Large by E W Hornung and Lady Isabelle reception.
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Houghton, Milllin & Co
Boston
Sarah Orne Jewett
Portsmouth Journal
Mary Hamilton
St. Paul Globe
Miss Jewett
San Francisco Bulletin
Muscatine Transit Questions About Davenport Trip
Commentary notes suspicion over fare perceptions as a $3.00 rate is seen as 15 cents. It questions why many Muscatine residents traveled to Davenport yesterday. Rubber tired buses paused for their usual rest in Muscatine.
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Davenport
Muscatine
Local Weather Cools Briefly Before Expecting Heat Return
A short spell of cooler air is forecast to give way to a return of hotter temperatures soon. The shift is expected to intensify heat levels once the current cool period ends.
Memorial service honors veterans with choir singing
Old veterans removed their hats in respect during memorial services as a choir performed. The piece notes streams of mud in Mt Pelee and compares them to conditions in the Mississippi Valley, highlighting floodlike mud flows and damage.
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Mt. Pelee
Mississippi Valley
Weather Set High Mark That Will Be Hard To Beat
A weather report notes a remarkably high atmospheric benchmark, suggesting conditions will be difficult to surpass. The tone implies an extraordinary pattern or reading that stands out among typical forecasts.
Fragmentary remark on lawbreaking novelty and cost
A terse line notes that enjoying the novelty of breaking the law comes at a very low price, specifically eighty five cents per crack.
Rumor of arrests for all yesterday’s buyers
Rumor claims everyone who made purchases yesterday will be arrested. The note hints at large sums involved with the justices and constables.
Constable Schoenig Brings Eyes to Corner of the Street
A number of observers will watch closely today as Constable Schoenig directs attention toward a specific street corner. The focus suggests heightened vigilance or a notable local enforcement presence during the day.
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Constable Schoenig
Singing at Memorial Exercises Touches Old Soldiers
The singing at the Memorial exercises yesterday stirred old soldiers with tender patriotism and left a strong impression of reverence and national pride.
River Rises Toward High Water Mark Amid Excitement
Observers note the river steadily climbs toward the high water mark as crowds enjoy the ongoing activity. Officials warn of rising levels and potential flooding risks. Local residents monitor gauges and prepare protective measures.
Sunday Sailors May Skip Muscatine Sabbath Rule
Peoria excursionists who disregard Sabbath laws could bypass Muscatine in the future without sorrow, as the article notes a potential change allowing departure without protest.
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Peoria
Memorial Sunday Speaker to Rise After Bugle Call
An elderly veteran notes that the next minister leading Memorial Sunday at the German M. E. church must top the previous Bugle Call. The remark frames a local religious event and the challenge of an upcoming service.
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M. E
Unclear Civic Plan Cited With Depot Signs and Benches
A fragmented note suggests benches flower beds and street signs would be considered alongside a new depot and house numbers in a municipal project. The text hints at competing priorities and potential conflicts in urban improvement plans.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Between Chicago and New Philadelphia
A brief note notes the Lehigh Valley Railroad route linking Chicago and New Philadelphia. It mentions a key line and indicates operations or schedules relevant to the corridor.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Chicago
New Philadelphia
Audrey by Audrey Johnston reviewed by The Journal
The Journal previews Audrey by Mary Johnston, published by Houghton Mifflin. The stirring Atlantic serial tale attracts breathless early sales, with a strong, sweet love story portrayed through four distinct relationships in a delightful narrative. Available at book sellers for $1.50 with colored illustrations.
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Audrey
Houghton, Miflin and Company
Mary Johnston
Atlantic
Miss Johnston
Strategems and Spoils by William Allen White
A Kansas writer presents a collection of political stories exploring unseen forces in state and national politics. The book depicts good and bad politicians, temptations, and sometimes a light love thread, with modern American realism. Published by Scribner's Sons and available from book sellers.
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William Allen White
Kansas
Mr. White
Chas. Scribners’ Sons
Mark Twain Mixes Crime and Comedy in A Doubled Barreled Detective Story
A contemporary review notes Mark Twain’s last book blends romance, crime, and revenge with ludicrous turns. The piece finds the plot turbulent and novel even by Twain’s standards, ending with a tame but satisfying finale. Harper and Brothers publish a handsome ornamental edition.
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Mark Twain
Harper and Brothers
Meditations of an Autograph Collector new Harper edition
Harper and Brothers issue a handsome new book titled The Meditations of an Autograph Collector. It features authentic autograph letters with faithful facsimile plates and anecdotes, tracing origins that are likely valuable. The elegant volume sells for three dollars at book dealers.
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Harper and Brothers
East Lynne Presented by Miss Courtenay Morgan Tonight
Miss Courtenay Morgan leads a strong company in East Lynne at Cordray's. The production boasts fifteen months of successful dating and high praise for Miss Morgan in the demanding central role.
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East Lynne
Here and There Gross Deception
A Washington Star verse notes the prevalence of deceit and guile in daily life. The speaker laments loss of trust and hope as fake items and subterfuge appear in ordinary things, concluding with the example of a wig strand mistaken for genuine hair and imitation butter.
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Washington Star
Local notes and visits from Orono community
Warm spell followed by showers. residents report cooling weather. Leland Krider recovers from tonsillitis and plans to return to school. Families visit Muscatine and nearby farms. quilting gathering at Mrs. Al McCurdy ends with dinner. D. C. McKee reports 40 pounds of brook fish. Lord place horse lost in mire. John Wildman injured hand while shelling corn.
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Schriver
Cowlter
Muscatine
L. M. Cecil
John Hawkins
B. Pommeroy Aend
John
John Nolin
Joe Steman
Arthur Jean
Dollie Cecil
Lloyd
Almeda McKee
al. McCurdy
Dan McCurdy
Ira Owen
D. C. McKee
Thompson
Brockway
John Wildman
Local Notes Mention Hurt Man and Visits
Will Hawkins led several men in setting out sweet potato plants on Thursday. Mrs Belle Epperly visited her mother, Mrs Brockway, Wednesday afternoon. Mark Brockway made a business trip to Muscatine on Thursday.
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Will Hawkins
Belle Epperly
Grandview Notes Include Lecture and Local Updates
Grandview Iowa May 26 The lecture on phonograph and stereopticon views by C H Marshall of Sioux City drew a large audience.Mrs David Woodruff visited Letts Thursday I C Freeland of Columbus Junction called on friends and relatives Thursday L A Reiley of Wapello was in town on business Wednesday Myrtle Johnson was ill last week but back at school A H Young installed a new roof Elmer McDaniels has two wells bored by L Gresham Mrs Wm Schweitzer on sick list Correction Children day will be observed by M F E Sabbath School but date not set.
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Grandview
C. H. Marshall
Sioux City
David Woodruff
I. C. Freeland
Columbus Junction
L. A. Reiley
Wapello
Our Town
Myrtle Johnson
A. H. Young
Elmer McDaniels
L. Gresham
Wm. Schweitzer
M. FE
Spirit Lake fishing season opens May 15 in Iowa
Attention sportmen. Fishing season opens at Spirit Lake on May 15 and the best fishing place in Iowa. A transfer bus meets B. C. R. and N. railway trains at Spirit Lake town and transfers passengers free to The Inn and Arnold's Park. Free to and from Manhattan Beach from Montgomery. Send for free Spirit and Okoboji Lakes booklet with Iowa and Minnesota game laws. Jno. G. Farmer Cedar Rapids. Suitable accommodations offered at reasonable prices at local hotels and boarding houses.
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Spirit Lake
Iowa
Spirit Lake Town
Inn
Arnold's Park
Montgomery
Manhattan Beach
Spirit and
Okoboji Lakes
Minnesota
Jno. G. Farmer
Cedar Rapids
Gpetta
B.C
KB. An
Why Not Go West Special Summer Excursion Rates
Special summer excursion rates from all points on the Iowa Central railway to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Ogden Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer in the Black Hills South Dakota. Dates include June 23 to 24 July 1 to 13 August 1 to 14 23 24 30 31 and September 1 to 10 with round trip fares under one way fare. Other windows offer one fare plus 2 for round trip. Stop overs allowed and tickets expire October 1902. For details contact local ticket agents or A B Cutts G P T A Minneapolis Minn.
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Iowa Central Railway
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead
Custer
Black Hills
S. C
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Mina
May Evacuation Considered for Martinique Island
A Paris dispatch reports Acting Governor L Huefere is ordered to reassess the crisis and pursue the immediate evacuation of Martinique due to alarming latest news.
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London
Paris
Martinique
L. Huefere
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