Advantages of Good Reading In the Schools
Elsie Retchsamen argues reading builds knowledge memory taste and social faculties, urging teachers and parents to foster early reading, select wholesome books, and integrate reading with all subjects. She emphasizes access to libraries, home reading, and that good reading elevates morals and character in children.
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Elsie 3. Retchsamen
Algona
St. Louis
United States
Chicago
Gsehgol
Evangeline
The Ambitique Boy’s Defiance of Iowa Changes
A Cedar Rapids Gazette report notes a youth’s resolve to join Iowa’s house of representatives. It urges him to reconsider before an irreversible path is chosen, highlighting concerns about his innocence and the potential error of the decision. The piece reflects Henry Watterson’s idea of “pert” rhetoric.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids Gassette
Henry Watterson
Vision of a page boy in state legislature sparks praise
A column praises a young boy serving as a page in the Iowa House, noting his ambition and vision beyond pay, while contrasting genuine public service with demagogy. It laments railway blockades and calls for measured policy over demagoguery to resolve national railcar and funding difficulties.
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Congress
Demagogy Won't Solve It Democracy and road needs
Louis Globe-Democrat discusses the vast need for adequate facilities to move rising commerce. Mr Hill cites the issue as the greatest since the Civil War, urging a rational patriotic approach and warning against socialistic schemes to nationalize roads or confiscate them, which would erode public confidence in future road investments.
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Louis Globe-Democrat
Hill
Bryan
Gathologic Bazaar at St Patrick's Church Annual Sale
St Patrick's Church hosts its annual bazaar at the Gatholic parish grounds. Organizers promise varied stalls, crafts, and refreshments with proceeds supporting church programs. Residents urged to attend and enjoy a community fundraising event.
St Patrick's Bazaar Opens February 4 At Odd Fellows Hall
Beginning February 4 the St Patrick's Catholic church bazaar will be held at Odd Fellows hall in Estherville. Many fancy articles will be on display with meals served each evening at 6 30 and 11 30. The Moore Harp Orchestra will provide music for dancing and all are invited to attend for a good time and a worthy cause.
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St. Patrick's
Odd Fellows Hall
Estherville
Moore Harp Orchestra
Standard Oil Faces 989 Indictments in Hancock Grand Jury
The January Hancock county grand jury reported to Judge Schroth 989 indictments against Standard Oil of New Jersey Standard Oil of Ohio Ohio Oil Buckeye Pipeline Solar Refinery Manhattan Oil John J Rockefeller H H Rogers Wealey Tilford with potential fines totaling 68 million dollars as part of a major anti trust action and civil enforcement effort.
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Findlay O
Hancock County Grand Jury
Seasion
Schroth
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Standard Oil Company of Ohio
Ohio Oi Company
Buckeye Pipeline Company
The
Solar Refinery Company
Manhatan Oi Company
John J. Rockefeller
H. H
Votes for a Young Lady Promotion at Local Paper
Subscriptions are paying votes for young women. Old subscribers pay regular price and receive votes. Non-subscribers can join now to help a candidate. Collect one-vote tickets from the Vindicator and Republican and give to a girl. Act now to help someone without cost.
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Vindicator
Republican
Agnes Lulkert
Emmet
Grace Stuart
Martha Hilmer
Armstrong
Swan Lake
Libble Colt
Center
Grace Miller
Estherville
Bessie McKibbon
Betharville
Maggie Howe
Grace Clancy
Jessie Schultz
Vindicator and Republican Contest Rules and Prizes
The contest offers voting tickets with subscriptions counted by old subscribers and new year advances. Votes are tallied each Tuesday evening at the office, with results published next issue. Prizes include two round trip railroad tickets to the Jamestown Exposition, an elegant gold watch, and ten dollars worth of books.
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Geo. F. Schaad
Geo.a. Nichols
Ist
Srd
Amid Neighbor Notices Bureau Prompts Local Visits
Fragmentary OCR hints at neighbors visiting relatives and local social runs. Names like Keohley Barber Richards Vineman Obaa appear, with unclear dates or places, suggesting a community gossip or social column fragment.
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Utill
C. H. Keohley
J. A. Barber
Misa Richards
W. W. Vineman
Obaa
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Charles G. Stout
Des Moines
Christ
Christian Home
Commonwealth of Towa
Cedar Rapids
House of Representatives
Speaker
Strest
Rander High
Vinton Eagle
ST. Patrick's Church
Wnall
Willams & Anderson
Paing
Standard ‘Oil
Ohio
Misa
Changtin
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