Congressional Drift and Empire Ambitions Across Nations
A miscellaneous midwestern column surveys political mischief in Washington and state affairs. It notes proposed hearings on tariff and transportation, presidential travel costs, and the Dead Letter Office report on undeliverable mail. It also covers Japanese Russian hostilities in Manchuria and possible military maneuvers shaping the war’s near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gould
Jack
Olive
Far East
Oyama
Manchuria
Vivadostok
Exchanges and comments from local papers merge in scattered notices
A collage of snippets cites Mrs. Jack Meyer s gratitude for neighbor aid after flood damage around town. Wesley News World mocks catalog employers while Keokuk Gate City and Creston Advertiser critique a public figure described as bloodthirsty. Marion Register and others discuss Mr War and Mr Way in political gossip.
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Wader
Nisin
Cannes
Wesley
Keokuk Gate
Stitz
Creston
Advartiser
Ty Llin
Dave
Marion Register
Mr. Way
Ultr Idow
Mr. War
Public spirit in town gains ground through lawns and gardens
The editorial discusses city pride shown by school planted and tended lawns and gardens and asks railroads to park grounds for public benefit. It argues advertisements reflect community vitality and civic effort, urging practical emulation for collective profit.
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jIn Additioe
Railronds
American Ambition and Leadership in Business Thought
The Register comments on executive ability and leadership, contrasting those with no confidence or planning skills to those with alertness and foresight. It extols American traits of ambition and the potential to cultivate entrepreneurial talent for better efficiency and success.
Quack Grass Plowing Method For Early Spring Turning
Instructions describe a method to control quack grass by shallow spring plowing followed by harrowing and a deep late June furrow. After early work, wait until June 24 to cultivate with three horses, a sixteen inch plow, and a fog chain to pull vegetation into the furrow for decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrow St
Untitled historic note on plowing to hide vegetation
Fragmentary report discusses shunting and plowing to cover vegetation and avoid surfacing quack grass. Mentions grind hath infestation by gamele grass and buckwheat crop implications. Written as a dated horticultural note with curious spellings.
Portland Social Notes and Local Visitors In Burt Area
Portland residents and Burt neighbors mingle as families and friends drop in for visits. Clayor Keestler and family call on Pelonds. Hanna couple from Bur. Archie Masters of Burt visits Holdbartlieb’s. Miss Stotts visits Paul Jamison. German services held by Rev Vetehinson. Gypsie wagon trade spotted. multiple locals attend a birthday gathering at A Graham’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Bur
Portland
Archie Masters
Burt
Bartlebt
Amiel Leck
Dehy Keestler
Call of Algor
Clara
Stone
Miss Stotts
Sterling
Titinall
Paul Jamison
Lingdln Isenberger
South Dakote
Lark Tuttle
Delbert Witeh
Allee Briggs
J Northeast Portkind
Belknapp
Algona
Lew’y Jensen
Vetehinson
Germania
Dean M
Jaglanin
J. T. Graham
Fred Stowe
Orvil
Whit Bauman
Helen
Dan Bauman
A. A. Graham
Alfred
Tell Your Children Parents Should Instruct Their Children
Public notice urged parents to teach children the sacred facts of life including marriage parentage and birth. It warned against exposing youths to obscene sources and urged trusted adults to provide correct, moral guidance to prevent ruin from unclean mysteries.
Fragmented Des Moines News Letter Ponders Moral Guidance
The text shows a garbled Des Moines News fragment discussing restraint, parental choice, and moral instruction. It hints at consequences of wrong doing, temptations, and the role of guidance in life, with unclear references to individuals. The overall tone suggests cautionary public guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walso Delongy
Des Moines News
Debate on Poor and Representation in Randolph Virginia
A damaged fragment debates historic views on wealth, representation, and access to political power. It critiques barriers that keep the poor from campaigning and holding office, and advocates democratic equality as a defense of Randolph's era and modern governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folur Randolph
Juli
United States Senate Chamber
Randolph
Noticeable Real Estate and Personal Property Listings
Mixed property notices list land for sale forty acres at $200, farm tools and equipment including an Island Walking Plow, various buggies and s sheds, estray red steer calf sighting, and farm properties with buildings and groves described as fine propositions in Portland and surrounding areas.
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Wulfe
C. Gu Tagioreus
Geo
FOI Salm
Wat
Portland
Twa
Gellar
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F. R. Amesbury
the Peoples’ Bank
Hall & Nelson, Bankers
Parm
Doans
J. 4. Budleng
Fred Refbsamen
Norman Cullir
B.S. Panulak
Wim. McBermott
Ca. Brown
P. E. Johnston
August Setram
Wm. Lamoreux
Henry Stoler
Rodney Dill
E. Hill
Sterman Franzen
John Keliners
Claus Seesch
R. DL. Lamorcus
Fred Lhofmeister
Frank Heat
George Lall
Herman Nelson
Casn
WM. Werner
Britt, JA
O. K
Ariton Panlink
Main Street
Meat Market
Breen & Breen, Props
Citonka Drag Line
Bruns
Wm. Gardner
Mason City
G. Lamoreux
Titonka
Dericial City Paper
Wiss
Africa
Bargaka
Warner
Missouri
Tenneesce
Congress
Viking Green
Cummins
Speen
Senate
Iowa State Manufactures Association
Stickney
Chicago & Great Western Railway
Jack Meyer
jAnd i Io Uhls
Woden Waterman
AL Falkenbamer
Vitunks
Jensen
Lake Mills
PL Hl
Mac
Searville
Elvil
Sinue
Thompson Courier
Nfe
Times
Mellie Mann
Burk
Robert Callies
Issume
Jobn Anker
Bachelor Corner
Bhick
Alfred Gritlain
Wim. Weise
Gersmania
William Blake
Wormao
Shie Whisper Idebaser
Ignoranes
Rune
Ollie
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