Iowa History Book Celebrates Hawkeye Valor Across Ages
A stark contrast is drawn between the Blue and Khaki in Iowa’s Civil War heritage and today’s World War efforts. The article praises Iowa soldiers, notes Brig ham’s history titled Iowa Its History and Its Foremost Citizens, and urges readers to study the state library’s records for insight into military glory and present conflict.
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Union
Iowa
Towa
Prairies
Mississippi
Hawkeye
Johnson Brighat
State
State Library
Brigham
Cedar Rapids
Times
Midland Monthly
Echool
Grimes Remembered in Martian History and Its Foremost Citizens
James W. Grimes, noted patriot and U S senator at the Civil War start, has died. His legacy lives in John Prigham's book Love Ite History and Its Foremost Citizens, which preserves his contributions in readable prose.
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James W. Grimes
Laws
United States Senate
Mate
Johnson Prigham
Iowa War Bond Drive Tops Twenty Five Thousand
Iowa raised 25 009 dollars in a statewide War Treasury drive. State Librarian Johnson Brigham directed the campaign and authored Iowa Its History and Its Foremost Citizens indicating strong public support.
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Iowa
Johnson Brigham
Essence of Patriotism in Iowa History
An editorial argues patriotism grows from love of home through knowledge of Iowa history. It emphasizes literacy as a path to deeper civic pride and suggests learning about state history strengthens national devotion.
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Iowa
Noble work of Iowa pioneer missionaries
The article praises Iowa pioneer preachers and circuit riders who spread the gospel in early Iowa. It cites Marquette and Joliet as initial explorers and missionaries, notes Bishop Mathias Loras becoming Dubuque bishop in 1837, and mentions Barton Randle, Peter Cartwright, Iloane Briggs, and early churchFoundings in West Point 1837 Fort Madison 1838. It highlights the History of Iowa by State Librarian Johnson Brigham and the new affordable edition.
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Iowa
Johnson Brigham
Marquette
Joliet
Mathias Loras
Dubuque
Minnesota
Dakotas
Brigham
Barton Randle
Jessie Harrison
Fort Madison
William Manly
First Baptista
Flint Flills
Burlington
Iowa History Text Book Aims At State Pride
In a 1917 Des Moines Register piece James B Weaver urged state funded school books to highlight Iowa history and notable figures. A two volume Home and School edition titled Iowa Its History and its Foremost Citizens by Johnson Brigham and the State Librarian revises the text for modern readers and wartime context.
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Des Moines Register
James B. Weaver
Iowa
Grimes
Monitor
Donelson
Dodge
Pea Ridge
Union Pacific
Weaver
Laws
Department of Public Education
Deyoe
A. M. Deyoe
Des Moines
Johnson Brigham
Brigham
First Iowa Schoolhouse Remembered in Hawkeye History
A faded picture of Iowa’s first log schoolhouse on the Mississippi riverbank in Lee County recalls slab benches and three R s taught by pioneer teachers. The account, from Town Its History and Its Foremost Citizens, urges today’s students to value modern schooling and the state’s educational rise.
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Iowa
Nashville
Garland
Lee County
Johnson Brigham
Towa
Iowa History and Its Foremost Citizens Praised
A letter from Hon Henry E Sampson Assistant Attorney General of Iowa extols Johnson Brighams History of Iowa for its value in recording early state pioneers. He notes the work provides essential, engaging detail on Iowa's early settlers and prominent citizens.
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Iowa
Johnson Brigham
Henry E. Sampson
Madison County
Lowa
Iowa History in Personal Story Form Bound in Two Volumes
A publisher praises Brigham's Iowa as original in spirit, presenting Territorial and State History through personality and romance. It includes Historical Biographies from Julien Dubuque to Dolliver and Deemer, and aims for broad distribution in schools and homes with illustrated plates and portraits. An authorized agent will promote the work in Iowa communities.
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Iowa
Julien Dubuque
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Horace E. Deemer
Best Educators Endorse New Iowa History
Iowa educators urge adoption of the revised two volume history Iowa Its History and Its Foremost Citizens. State Superintendent A M Deyoe and others praise its engaging presentation and factual approach to local history for school libraries across Iowa.
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Iowa
Birds Show Regular North Sea Migration Routes
Migratory birds cross the North sea via defined paths with autumn westward routes and spring return along the same lines. Movements begin mid October with a second phase a month later as birds follow Sines in reverse.
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North Sea
Inspector Hoadley Advocates Wide Use of Lowalalis History
State High School Inspector B. W. Hoadley commends the meritorious history work as nationally recognized in talent and verification. He urges its placement in every Iowa home public and private libraries and especially in schools by those with authority to do so.
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Frank BD
Joseph
Hoadley
B. W. Hoadley
State Superintendent's Office
Lowa
Ite
Inspector Hoadley
Iowa's First Senator George W. Jones
A brief account notes George W. Jones as Iowa’s first U S senator. It highlights his life and role as a second in the Ciley Gravee duel, as detailed in the State Librarian’s History of Iowa.
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George W. Jones
Iowa
United States Senate
State Librarian
Rules of good breeding from Chesterfield excerpt
The passage reflects on how civility varies with time and person but asserts universal rules of good breeding that hold true in all cases. It emphasizes context shaping polite behavior and the consistency of basic manners across situations.
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Chesterfieli
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