Prohibition, church ties, and Iowa politics in unrest
The Knoxville Express argues anti liquor reform would end most accidents if kept from idiots and children. It cites Rev Wasson’s Bible critique of strong drink, praises Catholic adaptation to modern times, highlights Meyers’ prohibition support and Harding’s saloon links, and urges scrutiny of candidates to advance moral causes amid Cummins and Connolly tensions, mentioning Albert B. and a 100,000 majority.
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The
Knoxville Express
Casey
RH. A. Wasson
St. Stephens Episcopal Church
Newark N. J
C. P. Meyers
Newton
Chronicle
Washington Press
Iowa
Myers
Harding
Senate
General Assembly
Cummins
Connolly
Albert B
Two Cummins and the Iowa Senate Race
The Register and Leader mocked Democrat dissension over Maurice Connolly as a U S senator candidate and predicted Cummins would win by 100000 votes. The Chronicle favored Meredith as Iowa’s best to beat Cummins amid denunciations of Connolly’s campaign methods.
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the Register and Leader
Maurice Connolly
U. S
nti-Connolly
Cummins
Connolly
the Chronicle
Meredith
Iowa
Senator Cummins
A Disease and the Remedy in Iowa City Real Estate
The State University seeks three Iowa City plots for a girls gymnasium offering 12000 dollars though owners ask 16000. A court of appraisers may decide. The piece argues the land’s rise in value stems from university proximity and public demand, not the owner’s efforts, calling this the unearned increment.
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State University
Iowa City
Chronicle
The Single Tax and Its Remedy for Land Values
The article argues that land value increases are created by community activity and should be taxed for public use. It advocates the Single Tax as the solution, claiming it would eliminate distortions in tariffs, stop landlords from withholding land, and improve urban housing conditions, citing Chas W Elliot of Harvard. It warns of societal decline if housing remains unsanitary.
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United States
Chas
W Elliot
Harvard University
Boston
New York
Chicago
Hall's Catarrh Cure Object of Proof and Sale
Catarrh long deemed local is now proven constitutional claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Internal doses from 10 drops to a teaspoonful affect blood and mucous surfaces. $100 reward for any failure to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials. Sold by all druggists. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F.J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Local Woman Sufferer
Mrs. H. Stone of New ton Iowa reports relief from lumbago back pain headaches and kidney discomfort after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad asserts kidney issues as the root and promotes the 60 cent remedy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York with a local testimonial.
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Dean
H. Stone
Race St
Newton
Iowa
Doan
What is electricity according to Steinmetz expert view
The expert Dr. Charles Proteus Steinmetz defines electricity as a loose term used for electrical energy pressure intensity and quantity. He explains electrical quantity as a substance with atoms and electrons, electrical pressure as voltage, and electrical intensity as voltage per unit length, noting magnetism adds no new scientific meaning.
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Charles Proteus Steinmetz
Steinmetz
Is There Such a Thing As Electricity
Dr. Steinmetz notes uncertainty about electricity as a substance or the existence of an electron. He says only that the shown theory is most commonly accepted, drawing analogies with water quantity and pressure to explain differing electrical concepts. The New York World quotes his cautious stance.
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Dr. Steinmetz
New York World
Poe on The Raven and The Sleeper in a 1846 letter
In a December 15 1846 letter to G W Everett of Phillips Maine Edgar Allan Poe discusses The Raven and The Sleeper, defending poetic improbability as a device and explaining his lamp shadow and tinkling footfalls concepts. He notes The Raven remains superior as art while acknowledging The Sleeper’s early brilliance.
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G. W. Everett
Phillips
Edgar Allan Poe
New York
Latest Adder Price on Rapid Full-Size Machine
A new price quote arrives for two complete Adder units. The machine is described as rapid, full-size, and infallible, produced by a skilled team in a major metal-working shop renowned for its expertise and scale.
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Marion County
Betles
Pittaburgh Press
Board of Supervisors
Ise
Leone
Marion County Court House
Knoxville
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J. D.schlotterback
J. D. Schlotterback
Towa
Electricity
Geo. Heeren
Poe and
the Raven
F. D. Stubenr Auch
Pella, Iowa
American Can Company
F. D. Stubenrauch
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