Dawes as Ambassador Upholds American Ethic in Europe
Charles G. Dawes, serving as ambassador to Britain, pledges total abstinence from wine and liquor in official duties. The piece praises his adherence to American laws and ethics, arguing his example strengthens American morals and ideals abroad while avoiding hypocrisy in public life.
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Charles G. Dawes
Court of St. James
Pomore
Rome
Dawes
Europe
Mr. Dawes
Oae
Sugar tariff clash drives congress debate era
Democratic leaders argue the Hawley sugar rate is too high and would overpay beet growers compared with crop returns. They accuse Republicans of using farmers for a tariff gain, while Smoot and Simmons clash over a sliding scale. Industrialists seek protection, while the broader tariff fight reflects graft suspicions and political payoff concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawley
Congress
Smoot
Simmons
North Carolina
Ccrnere Ip
Twenty Years Ago Highlights From 1909 Chronicle
A scrambled item dated 1909 notes Mayor Nick Gea forming a group with John Van en and Mary Yale in some civic effort. Mentions railroad plans and a rail supply issue, with references to a beer garden and a local death. The text is fragmented and unclear in places.
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iMayor
Nick Gea
Jack Vanen
Mies Mary Yale
Mit
Beer Mander
Hmnesa
Nois
Rene
Fragmentary political rant on protection and finance schemes
A fragmented OCR excerpt criticizes republican leaders and a supposed carefully devised scheme by powerful financial interests. The text asserts those who need protection will not receive it and will continue to pay. It mentions Clune and threatened actions, but provides no clear event or dates.
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AFC Clune
Rapublican
The Good Citizen and Wartime Loyalty Reflections
A newspaper column argues that true citizenship requires active loyalty and sacrifice, praising real patriots while condemning half measures. It stresses support for schools, adherence to laws such as Prohibition, and public duty, noting some lawyers defend lawbreakers, and urging citizens to shape their communities positively.
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Church
New York City
Advertising and selling in the business rivalry
The piece argues that advertising fuels business, while non advertisers bear the cost. It cites John Wannamaker and big advertisers as examples, asserting quality alone fails without ads. It warns small merchants must advertise to compete or lose customers to rivals who do advertise. Advertised goods reach markets, while quiet merchants shoulder others' advertising costs.
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Marchivita
John A. Wannamaker
This Week in Pella editor's last week notes
A column from This Week in Pella recaps editor's farewell at Harrison boarding house on South Main and sketches locals. It mentions a Nash car arrival, heirs Bob Reynolds and George Gibson, and plans for a broadcasting station to catch gossip fragments. Includes humorous quips from Jake Sterrenberg and others, plus light Omaha-style jests and local anecdotes on bills, farming relief, and social antics.
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Harrison
South Main Street
Bob Reynolds
George Gibson
Ww Pella
Advertising unpaid accounts for sale prompts warning to merchants
Credit associations explore selling long outstanding unpaid accounts to the highest bidder. The piece argues buyers are unlikely, as statutes bar interest on open accounts and advertising personal debt details may violate law. It warns merchants to scrutinize buyers and avoid dealing with aggressive credit agencies to protect public trust.
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Iowa
Pecs
Rtid
Algo
Plan of Action Cited Weighs Against Merchants
A fragmentary report discusses a plan of action that will eventually not be to merchants' advantage and suggests that nothing more will be done to push forward. The text shows garbled OCR with vague references to merchants and strategy. No clear names, places, dates, or organizations are readable.
Laughing Around the World With Irvin S Cobb
An anecdote recounts Irvin S Cobb traveling abroad with humor as he negotiates trains in Edinburgh. A mischievous moment ends with a misread boarding, a shouted plea, and a Scottish traveler replying with a light retort.
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Irvin S
Cobb
Wit and whimsy mix in a rambly talk on manners and weather
A column notes a rambly event where speakers critique Freudians and behaviorists, joke about women leaving doors open, and mock advertising. It laments idle talk, quips about tobacco myths, and pokes fun at weather fixes. The piece ends with light reflections on thrift week and fashion trends.
What Other Editors Think on Iowa Expense Policy
A collection of editorials critiques the last legislature for promising reimbursement of expenses in Des Moines. Notes include Senator Beatty voting against the grab act and paying own way, Rep Johnson filing near the $500 cap, and mixed views on auto laws and glare headlights. Also references calls for state income tax, with debate over who pays taxes and profit versus wage earners.
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Des Moines
Frank Beatty
Johnson
Sigourney Review
Patterson
Iowa
Jority
Rock Rapids
Statement at Des Moines graduation urges self support for girls
A high school graduation speaker in Des Moines warned that one girl in three must earn her own living and one in six will marry a husband unable to support her, stressing all girls should know how to work efficiently. The speaker added that such knowledge may be handy and self satisfaction comes from making one's own way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Toledo Chronicle
Advertising boards read from the air near Detroit
Stand ard Oil Company of Indiana erects a large angled bulletin advertisement near Ford Airport to catch both air travelers and nearby motorists. The six signs aim to promote aviation as a growing transport method and echo earlier airway markers used to guide pilots.
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Detroit
Great
Ford Airport
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Ford Field
Standard of Company
Insana
Central States
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