Wilson Grieved Resents Attacks at Brewers Congress
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, on vacation in Traer Iowa, resents attacks over accepting honorary president role of the International Brewers congress. He says as a government representative he cannot decline the honor and notes the congress will draw delegates from many nations to discuss a legally significant matter. A Washington dispatch notes Taft’s support for Dr. Wiley fueling debate on Wilson’s future.
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Traer
James Wilson
International Brewers’ Congress
Wilson
Washington
Taft
Wiley
Willet M. Hays
Hays
Ames and
Hardin County
Joint Convention at Boone targets largest Universalist Unitarian gathering
Boone Iowa to host the sixty ninth Iowa Universalist convention and thirty fourth Iowa Unitarian association session from October 2 to 4 at the First Universalist church. Universalist officers include Franklin J. Drake president and C D Van Vetchen vice president with Jennie L Bartholemew secretary. Unitarian leaders are Granville B Healey president and Robert B Ramsey vice president with Eleanor E Gordon secretary and Henry H Griffiths treasurer.
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Boone
Iowa Universalist Convention
Iowa Unitarian Association
First Universalist Church
Franklin J. Drake
Webster City
C. D. van Vetchen
Cedar Rapids
Jennie L. Bartholomew
Judge Allows Iowa Express Rates Change
Federal Judge Smith McPherson dissolves injunction shielding Iowa express firms from the state railroad commission and rules the commission may fix express rates. New rates drop about 15 percent and start October 31. He also blocks Des Moines water-rate ordinance as unremunerative to the utility.
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Des Moines
Smith McPherson
Express Companies of
Iowa
State Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission
McPherson
Davenport Daily Times Opens Fireproof Building
The Davenport Daily Times began publication from a new fireproof, modern building on East Second Street, costing $100,000 and featuring an auditorium and a rest room. The Sept 18 ceremony marked the first use of the new home, with a motto urging restraint until proven.
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Davenport
Davenport Daily Times
East Second Street
Dally Thought Quotes on Yesterday’s Burden and Today
A concise musing notes that if yesterday’s actions feel monumental today, then one has not accomplished anything today. The line urges present effort and proportionate self‑appraisal in daily work and progress.
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Dally
Conservation men look into flying resources
New York in September reports the National Audubon Society delegates at the Third National Conservation Congress in Kansas City seeking federal migratory bird control and state sale regulation. The piece notes ongoing efforts with Pinchot leaders, plans for a Midwest tour, and advocacy for guarding bird life as a key national resource. A marriage notice for Mr. George W. Kulhavy and Miss Iva E. Tone follows, with details of the ceremony and subsequent dinner and travel to Cedar Rapids.
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New York
United States
National Association of Audubon Societies
National Conservation Congress
Kansas City
Audubon
Gifford Pinchot
Association
National Audubon Organization
Middle West
Uncle Sam
St. Paul
Audusbon
T. Gilbert Pearson
Chhrsen
Broadway
George W. Kulhavy
Iva E. Tone
W. I. Tone
J. D. Vanney
Cedar Rapids
George N. Peterson Dies in Washington Timber Accident
George N. Peterson, formerly of High Lake township Emmet county, died in Washington when a timber tree fell on him as he chopped it. He had been a resident of Puyallup, Washington, in recent years. The death was accidental.
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Washington
George N. Peterson
High Lake Township
Emmet County
Puyallup
Graettinger Times
Spanking Incident Reported in Cherokee Household
A farmer described as having trouble arousing his son allegedly climbed to a dark room and gave a firm spanking. He told his wife, who responded that they must hire another girl after learning Willie did not return home, and the girl was placed in his room.
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Dad Goldie
The
Cherokees Democrat
Willie
Britt
Tribune
All Night Disaster On Spirit Lake Boat Trip
Bob Roblin led a party on Spirit Lake in a large launch Sunday night. The battery failed and calls for help failed. They drifted from 7 PM to 7 AM in near freezing conditions with exposed temperatures around 25 degrees below zero. Several aged party members endured severe exposure while Roblin kept quiet about the joy ride and later slept.
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Spirit Lake
Bob Roblin
Bob
Spirit Lake Herald
Violinist Hampden to Speak on Provincialism at Church
B W Hampden first class violinist and lecturer will deliver a talk titled The Passing of Provincialism at the Christian church next Monday evening. The program opens at 8 with music by Professor Stine's chorus and Hampden's violin solos. Lecture starts at 8 15 and a small admission price is charged.
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B. W. Hampden
Christian Church
Stine
Hampden
No Fish Distributed This Fall in Iowa Waters
State fish and game warden Geo A Lincoln says no fish will be distributed to inland streams this fall due to a drastic drop in Mississippi River levels. He toured Sabula and Dubuque noting vanished lakes and bays that previously yielded fish, the lowest river stage in his memory and the first fall with no fish distribution.
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Geo. A. Lincoln
Mississippi
Big
Lincoln
Sabula
Dubuque
Armstrong Journal Change of Ownership
Walter Meride, long time foreman of the Reporter office, has bought a controlling interest in the Armstrong Journal and will take possession October 1. Mr. McBride praised as genial and experienced, capable of publishing a good local paper. The Democrat wishes him success in his new undertaking.
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Walter Meride
Reporter
Armstrong Journal
McBride
The
Democrat
Emmetsburg
Progressive principles divide the Republican Party says Minneapolis Journal
The editorial argues since 1860s up to Taft that renomination usually follows the incumbent. It dismisses La Follette’s bid as splitting the party and hindering 1916 goals, praising unity under Cummins and warning that a La Follette ticket would waste the progressive cause.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Hayes Ingway
Grover Cleveland
Taft
la Follette
Ta Follette
Republican Party
Senator la Follette
Cummins
Wisconsin
Laollette
Cummoins
Minneapolis Journal
Pioneer settler Dan Perry dies in Florida home
Dan Perry a Baninet county pioneer, died at Pomona Florida on September 18 from paralysis. A prominent Emimet county figure, he lived in Armstrong Grove township until moving to Florida about fifteen years ago. Known for his affection toward old associates, he visited his homeland annually. Stricken with paralysis three years earlier, he remained mentally sound until his peaceful passing.
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Dan Perry
Baninet County
Pomona
Florida
Emimet
Armstrong Grove
Eatherville World Beaters Close Baseball Season
The Estherville team tied three games with Worthington, won two from them, and defeated Fairmont twice, then head to Britt for two games with the Tennessee Rats before disbanding for season. Most players return next year as 1912 looms, with expenses to settle. Also, Mr Vinton A Combs and Miss Gertrude A Levi wed at the bride’s sister home with Rev Akre officiating.
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Vindicator
Republican
Eatherville
Worthington
Fairmont
Britt
Tennessee ‘Rats
Vinton A. Combs
Gertrude A. Levi
K. K. Nau
Rev
Akre
Minneapolis
Estherville
Town Savings Bank
Motherville High School
Kf, M Shadle & Sons
Test That Failed tale of a frail baby sister incident
Three year old Jean tot is matter of fact and remarks on her delicate baby sister. While holding the infant the mother says frail a breath would blow her away. Jean blows a puff at the sister and then, after a pause, asks why she should go.
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Jean
Truth Eternal and the Value of Honest Inquiry
The phrase compares truth to gold, asserting that genuine facts withstand scrutiny and reveal their worth under examination, emphasizing the enduring clarity gained from rigorous verification and transparent reasoning.
Local notes include visits and events around Algona
Logan Wilder visits Algona on business and A M Jefferis comes from Armstrong. R J Ridley builds a large silo west of the river. D R Alexander attended a friend’s funeral in Toledo. Mrs Earl Fahey hosts a misc shower for Miss Lomena Fahey. John Klopp visits from Sioux Falls. Charley Vassar joins A T Martineck’s harness shop and plans to move to Hatherville. Leroy Smith and Anna Ingvall wed Sept 13 at W A Stone home with Rev J D Yannay officiating. Esdraelon Commandery holds Sept 26 rehearsal for October inspection. Mrs L Bingham and Mr hand Bingham travel to Everett Washington. others visit relatives in Estherville. Canal Zone remark on U S progress. A bridal shower for Miss Lamera Fahey planned by Misses Peterson and Metzgar. Baptist services Sunday announce sermons on Christian work in Iowa and a Bible theme titled The Lure of the Book. Young peoples meeting at 6:30 led by Miss Annie Turner.
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D.R. Alexander
Toledo
Earl Fahey
Lomena Fahey
John Klopp
Sioux Falls
Charley Vassar
South Dakota
A.T. Martineck
Hatherville
Leroy Smith
Anna
Ingvall
W. A. Stone
J. D. Yannay
Esdraelon Commandery
L. BR. Bingham
Hand
L. L. Bingham
Bmuetsburg Democrat
Lamera Fahey
Bessie Peterson
Julia Metzgar
Peterson
Baptist Church
Iowa
Young Peoples Meeting
Annie Turner
Uncle Eben on Profanity and Mules
A playful remark attributed to Uncle Eben suggests that using profanity to a mule accomplishes little, and only serves to test the animal’s dignity. The line reflects rural humor and characterful speech.
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Eben
Uncle Eben
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Secretary of Agriculture
Universalists
Unitarians
Iowa State Railroad Commission
TIMES
Davenport Paper
Kansas
Congress
Geo. N. Peterson
Giea
Senator Cummins
Logan Wilder
Algona
A. M. Jefferis
Armstrong
R. J. Ridley
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