College Bred Men Hold Higher Odds Of Success Than Noncollegians
An analysis of regents statistics and a standard biographic dictionary shows college bred men secure roughly 2 to 1 odds in becoming distinguished compared with noncollege peers. Notables and living figures reveal about 50 percent of notables are collegiates and 42 percent are graduates, with New York birth and residence rates highlighted.
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State Board of Regents
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United States
New York
Pella Urges Improved Fire Protection After Albia Fire
In the wake of Albia’s second major fire the city of Pella laments its inadequate fire protection. Calls mount for better apparatus, including horse drawn hose and ladder carts, and for continued municipal funding to ensure affordable insurance and reliable service. Citizens urge council to act now.
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Albia
Knoxville
Pella
P. H. Bousquet
Hearst Independence Asserted in Silent Decline
A curt statement rejects any commitment to fighting for Mr. Hearst and declares no intention to pursue attention or involvement. The tone suggests resolve to avoid entanglements and maintain distance from the subject. No further actions or affiliations are indicated.
Press Derision of Hearst Reveals Republican Fear
The piece notes how opposed Republican papers mock Hearst as Roosevelt’s rival and compares it to past Democratic attacks on Hanna. It berates the use of dollar marks in headlines, calls it childish and unworthy of decent journalism.
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Hearst
Roosevelt
Mr. Hanna
Republican
Mr. Hearst
Chronicle pledges steady growth and improved service
Tu Chronicle notes growing subscription base and praises the newspaper’s quality. It invites new subscribers and advertisers to join, highlights strong job printing capabilities, reliable turnaround, and urges readers to bring work to the Chronicle for neat, expeditious results.
New Rail Line May Reach Pella Soon
The Newton and Northwestern plans a southeast extension from Newton toward a St. Louis connection and to Sioux City from Rockwell City. Hamilton Brown, head of the new road, hinted major railroad changes in the area, with Boone to Newton already built and Pella as a likely route for a direct southern outlet.
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The
New Road
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Boone
Sioux City
Rockwell City
Newton
St. Louis
Marion County
Wewton
Newton and Northwestern rail line eyed through coal regions
The text argues that commercial interests tied to coal fields in Marion, Mahaska, and Monroe counties push Newton & Northwestern to build a line. It outlines a probable route from Newton to Centerville via Reasoner Pella Harvey Tracy Beacon Albia Hocking and notes coal beds awaiting development due to lack of rail facilities. Surveyors may appear soon.
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Marion
Mahaska
Monroe Counties
Newton & Northwestern
Pella
Newton
Reasoner
Harvey
Tracy
Hearst Delegation Prospects Analyzed By Express Editorial
The Knoxville Express comments that Tur Express is not a Hearst advocate and laments the county convention instructing its delegation for Hearst. It predicts Hearst may secure Iowa but will miss the nomination, while a reformer like Parker Cleveland Gorman or McClellan could be nominated in July, yielding happiness.
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Tur Express
Hearst
Iowa
Parker
Cleveland
Gorman
McClellan
Knoxville Express
W.R. Hearst
St. St. Louis
Hearst faces hostile press and uncertain nomination prospects
The excerpt portrays W. R. Hearst as deeply disliked by the major papers and contemplates his nomination in St. Louis with doubt about both the nomination and potential election.
Democratic Unity Urged Amid Press Power Fears
The piece argues that press influence and corporate wealth threaten reform, urging Democrats to unite. It suggests Hearst is too radical for now and calls for a conservative candidate, predicting large compromises and a joint effort between party wings to win next fall.
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Mr. Hearst
President's children toy boat race sparks national debate
Washington's principal paper highlights a column on the President's children racing toy boats in the White House fountain, noting it occupies more space than wartime news and legislative discussion and asks if the nation is becoming subservient.
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Washington
White House
Cole's Seed Store Offers Seal of Minnesota Bread
A seed store advertisement touts bread made with the Seal of Minnesota as a selling point. The phrasing suggests a rustic, promotional tone inviting customers to try the baked goods described as substantial and desirable.
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Minnesota
Cole’s Seed Store
Scott's Emulsion Promises Blood Health Relief
An old advertisement asserts blood originates in bone marrow and spleen, claiming Scott's Emulsion feeds these organs with cod liver oil to boost blood production. It targets pale schoolgirls and invalids, promising nourishment and strength, with a free sample offer from Scott and Bowne in New York.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
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