Congressional actions and political tensions 1914 1915
Summary of House and Senate activity including Sulzer’s peace conference invite proposal to foreign legislatures, impeachment papers for Judge Achbald, the Clayton contempt bill, public utility loans, postoffice rate debates, sundry civil funds, Monticello investigation push, army appropriations and General Wood, Cortelyou testimony on 1904 campaign funds, and widening Senate split over Achbald impeachment with elections looming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sulzer
Washington
House
Robert W. Achbald
Senate
Berger
Senate Committee On Post Offices
Postoffice
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tariff Board
Martin W. Littleton
Senate Library Committee
Martin
Jefferson
Monticello
Senate Military Committee
Army
Sould
General Wood
George B. Cortelyou
Repubican National Committee
Republican Committee
Roosevelt
Commerce Court
Roosevelt campaign fund details and Cuban insurrection reports
General Cortelyou described campaign contribution sources for Roosevelt. National GOP HQ to be set in New York City. Cuba reports say insurrection crushed with pursuit of stragglers. Severe accidents, political maneuvers, and public notices fill the rest of the dispatches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Cortelyou
New York City
Wilson
Robert S. Hudspeth
Chicago
Oriente
Cuba
Marion
Ind
Frederick A. Smith
Department of Missouri
United States Army
Pole Mountain
Wyo
Fort Crock
Fort Omaha
Thomas Lee Moore
Virginia
National Committee
The
Progressive Party
Roanoak
Richmond
Iowa Firemen Gather for 34th Iowa State Tourney
Sioux City hosts the 34th Iowa Firemen association tourney July 16 19 with Des Moines Council Bluffs Clinton sending teams and wagons. Volunteer departments from Lake City Sac City Manning Holstein Glidden Denison Oskaloosa Perry join many others in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Firemens Association
Sioux City
Iowa
Des Moines
Council Bluffs
Clinton
Lake City
Sac City
Manning
Holstein
Glidden
Denison
Haran
Osceola
Perry
John Morrell & Co
William MacGregran
Ottumwa
James MacGowan
Parliament
New Zealand
J B. Hungerford
The
Carroll Herald
W. A Noel
Rockwell City Advocate
al M Adams
Humboldt Independent
Robert Smouse
Vinton
Mercedes Funnell
Charles Funnell
Eagle Point Park
George Wormley
Newton
Humboldt
C. P. Christiansen
W T Jones
Woolstock
Henrietta Jones
J. E Poole
Woodstock
Ben Moon
Eagle Grove
Jones
New South Ottumwa High School
C. E. Childs & Co
Chicago
Arley Infield
Sully
Justice Carey
Mason City
George Barkdahl
Woodmen of America
Barkdahl
Ventura
C. M. Patton
Marion County
Woodbine
Joseph Horn
Washington County
Richmond, Jr
State Association of Retail Shoe Ceaters
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Benjamin Enelebartz
Jones County
Patrick Brennan
Manson
Mr. Brennan
Carl Kay
Minden
Charles Bangs
Menlo
Fort Dodge
Fred E. Coles
Crawford
Gimar
Smith McPherson
Federal Court
Red Oak
Bob
Carl
Pat
Alta Advertiser
R. P. Willis
R. Ball
Hampton
Willis
Elk Point
South Dakota
Cedar Valley
New London
C. E. Magers
Main Street
Making Cheese In Olden Days Co op Dairy Plan
Several farmer families cooperated to make cheese from shared milk. Four cattle owners with about 14 milch cows divided milk by daily yield, producing multiple cheeses in two weeks. One pair would press three cheeses and another one, with the single cheese equal in quality to the others. The excerpt appears in Nobility of the Trades The Farmer by Charles Winslow Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Blitritz
Perry
Perrys
Louton
Woodward
Jélifritz
Bouton
A. R. Franklin
Tingley
Ike Kiburz
Kelogg
Kellogg
John Horn
Rock Island
Rock Island Bridge
Four Miles Creek
Des Moines
Horn
Economy
Newton
Riverside Coal Compjany
Bradshaw
District Equity Court
Riverside
Harvey Ingham
Plymouth County
Thomas Montgomery
West Liberty
Thomas, Jr
Wood Phelps
Watson Mill
Illott
Shorthill Steel and Iron Company
Marshalltown
John Waddall
Flint
Onawa
Monona County
Mason City
Frank Cody
Waterloo
Nutwood Park
Dubuque
Cody
Charles Winslow Hall
National Magazine
Heirloom Dreml Drumman Inherits Sandwich Shop
A Pittsburg drummer visits a small town eatery and learns the proprietor recently inherited the business from his father. The drummer recognizes the shop and notes an old cheese sandwich on the counter, recalling his father’s past.
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Pittsburg
Safety reminder on Castoria bottle labeling
Public health note urges careful examination of Castoria bottles for infants and children. It highlights the SH signature, claims use for over 30 years, and notes children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Teacher John Mace Explains What a Strate Means
Infant geography teacher John Mace clarifies the meaning of a Strate in plain terms. The judge remarks that it is simply plain stuff with nothing extra.
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John Mace
In the Suburbs Mrs Gillet Questioned on Party Wire
In the Suburbs a Life magazine line questions if Mrs Gillet is well informed, noting she is on a party wire. The remark frames her as connected to political chatter within social circles.
Paxton Antiseptic Tooth Cleanser Advertised
A preparation called Paxtine Antiseptic is promoted as better than tooth powder for cleansing and whitening teeth removing tartar and preventing decay. Available at druggists for 25 cents a box or mailed postpaid by The Paxton Toilet Co Boston Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paxton Toilet Co
Boston
Mass
Laughing with You Mrs Becker-Weep Gift Joke
A comic quip plays on shared laughter and teasing gift exchanges. The line contrasts Mrs Knicker-Laugh with Mrs Becker-Weep, suggesting humor and social dynamics in a lighthearted exchange. The punchline centers on who gains a present based on mood.
Garfield Tea Heals Liver Kidney Bowels
Garfield Tea touted as invaluable for irregularities of the liver kidneys and bowels compiled from pure wholesome herbs. Claims health benefits and general wellness in period advertisement style.
Re Cross Ball Blue Promotes Thrift and Water Bluing
An advertisement urges frugal use of small items and promotes Re Cross Ball Blue as an extra good value for bluing water. It emphasizes thrift on minor details and avoids accenting water for bluing.
Woman Seeks Rational Partner in Modern Marriage
A quirky observation notes that a woman may deem her husband unreasonable when he asks for reasonable behavior. The text also mentions Lewis' Single Binder straights and notes many smokers favor them, while even close friends lack time to fret about one's affairs.
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National Education Association
Salt Lake City
Secretary of the Interior
Fisher
Robert G. Valentine
Indian Affairs
Havana
Fairbanks
Alaska
Roosevelt Party
Mexico
Treasury
Norris Brown
Taft
Hoke Smith
Georgia
Archbald
Goddess of Liberty
William O. Dawson
South Carolina
Committee On Laws
Gomez
United States
Monteagudo
Province of
Atlantic City
National Building and Loan
Torono
Ill
Illinois Central
Roanoke
Roosevelt Third Party
Department of Agriculture
H. W. Warren
Methodist Episcopal Church
University Park
Denver
Deneen
United States Senate
Lorimer
Aileen Heppner
Josephine Henning
Clarence S. Funk
International Harvester Company
Henning
Robert C. Grier
Peoria
John Grier Hibbern
Princeton
Oliness Association
Frank Leaming
I Clarinda
Iowa State
INEWS
the Commonwealth
Hostetter
Barold Somers
DeKalb Ave
Brooklyn
Varayian
Mercine
Pharmacy
Plantus Sverberg
Merchants
Omaha
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