Private schools and the call for leadership in democracy
An editorial quotes an eastern minister on living laws and a loyal cause, arguing private schools mold leaders. The piece questions democracy’s ideal of equality while praising equal opportunity, citing Lincoln, Jackson, Garfield and others who rose from humble beginnings to lead. It critiques the private school leadership model and its emphasis on domination over democratic equality.
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Lincoln
Garfield
Dehorn
Colorado
Rio Grande
State Capitol
Packer
W. F. Schilling
Northfield
Minn
Public schools and private schooling as American ideal
A critique of private schooling versus public education as shaping democracy and leadership. Emphasizes that true national character rests on public schools promoting character and inclusion, not snobbery or privileged training. Cites Lincoln Edison Steinmetz and Drake Notre Dame football game as context.
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Lincoln
Washington
Edison
Steinmetz
New York Yankees
Drake
N. C
Notre Dame
Night and Day Debate and A Cow’s Comic Tale
The Fayette County Leader laments daylight saving talk and cites night saving as a overlooked field. The Waverly Independent Republican notes Iowa Senator Charles Brown faces justice over an assault charge. A Northfield News quote mockingly extols cows as farm saviors, while Drake Notre Dame game coverage from Des Moines reflects on attendance claims and football culture, questioning stadium turnout and newspaper reports.
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Fayette County
Fayette
Iowa
Waverly
Independent Republican
Charles Brown
Justice Court
Maquoketa
Jackson County
Chronicle Force
Des Moines
Drake
Notre Dame
Drake Athletic
Electric light plant bought by Fowler and Rhynsbur
Twenty years ago W H Fowler and H J Rhynsburger purchased the local electric light plant. Obituaries list N J Greeves Jan Kool and Mrs Koop Otten. Adam Hasselman and John Blommers traveled to Billings Montana seeking land. P C Lankelma suffered a bad fall near Gezel's blacksmith shop. Mrs Houck, canvassing in Otley, was attacked by a vicious dog that knocked her down.
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W. H. Fowler
H. J. Rhynsburger
N. J. Greeves
Jan Kool
Koop Otten
Adam Hasselman
John Blommers
Billings
Mont
P. C. Lankelma
Gezel
Houck
Otley
For Sale Farm Bargains Near Sully Iowa
Several farm bargains of various sizes priced to make you money near Sully Iowa. Some exchange accepted. Now is the time to buy. See James Engle or write Newton Iowa.
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Sully
Iowa
James Engle
Newton
What Other Editors Think Getting Out the Vote
Sumner Gazette argues low voter turnout stems from disinterest and a flawed system. It blames committee governance, lack of accountability, and weak links to constituents, urging reforms to revive public interest and democracy. The Decorah Journal questions railroads’ role amid competition, proposing light rail service and new strategies to revive transportation, while calling for bold leadership.
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Sumner Gazette
Littia
H Im
Decorah Journal
Boston
United States Supreme Court
Woodrow Wilson
Decorah
Brandeis
Big Bill Thompson Mocked in Court Over Foundation
The Knoxville Journal reports Chicago figure Big Bill Thompson faced ridicule in court regarding his America First foundation. The piece notes public fatigue with politics and questions the influence Thompson wields in a supposedly intelligent nation.
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Knoxville Journal
Big Bill Thompson
Chicago
America First Foundation
Thompson
Thoughts Called Up By Thanksgiving Day
A reflective piece contrasts past Pilgrim gratitude with modern abundance. It recalls the 1621 harvest feast, noting how pioneers survived hardship and gave thanks to the Grand Architect of the Universe. It urges Thanksgiving focus on gratitude over pleasures on November 24.
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Ead Caromeels
Sadler Publishing CO
W. A. Young A. H. Sadler
America First
Pella
America
Clase
Mass
Jefferson
Taft
Wilson
Rockne
University of Illinois
Carlisle
Davenport
Central
St. Ambrose
Chronicle
Knute Rockne
Lance
the Observer
Big Ten
Missouri Valley Conference
Military and
Navals
Drake Stadium
Champaign
Ill
Madison
Wis
Rome
Chick Rowenal
Pella Supply Co
Fyr-Fyter
Gerard M
Gosselink Pella, IA
J. E. Shultz
South Side
H. C. Payne
Broadway
J. C. Mitten
W. C. VerPloeg
Ames Gradua Veterinarian
Farmer's Produce Building
No. A
GEO. H. Lankelma
Security State Bank
Franklin St
Georgia Chalfont
Fowler Telephone Building
Main Street
Dr. C. I. Fox
Main and
Liberty Streets
J. J. Sybenga
Keable
J. M. Cook
Bell Clothing
Aschenbrenner
Franklin Street
H. O. Wormhoudt
Dentist Office
Pella, Iowa
T. G. Fultz
F. F. Carpenter
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