Andrew Carnegie as a complex industrial magnate and donor
The piece weighs Carnegie's legacy, noting his immense wealth from steel and philanthropy despite a desire to die poor. It contrasts him with Rockefeller and Harriman, discusses opportunities and regulation now limiting such fortunes, and questions if his actions did more good or harm through libraries, pensions, and peace initiatives.
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Andrew Carnegie
the Styx
Mr. Carnegie
John D. Rockefeller
Andrew
John
John Pd
Andy
BE. H. Harriman
John D
Carnegie
Cross
Hague Peace Palace
Rippling Rhymes Warn of Savings Amid Booming Times
Poem contrasts carefree spending with thrift as wages rise and forecasts a day of trouble when kopecks and roubles dwindle. It urges savers to heed seers and sages and criticizes spendthrifts who mock saving.
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Jolmnies
Andy's Career as Player and Employer Highlighted
The note reflects on Andy as a competitive figure and employer in his era. It acknowledges close supervision by the public modern standards, and that he profited from prevailing conditions while doing notable charitable work in later years.
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Andy
County fairs and looming coal fears rise in Iowa report
The piece notes Henry County's Mt. Pleasant fair this week, followed by the Tri-State fair in Burlington and others in Junction and West Liberty. It mentions unsettled dates for the Washington County Fair and weighs the risk of coal shortages amid government probes of the packing industry and potential winter conditions at Rock Island depot.
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Henry County
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Junction
West Liberty
Washington County
H. C
Rock Island
Opening of Chautauqua draws big crowd and good weather
A large audience enjoyed the opening night of the Chautauqua with a strong program and lively enthusiasm. Weather conditions stayed favorable as the rain was postponement until after attendees could settle in and secure the tents.
Government surplus food sale gains popularity idea
Burlington Gazette notes the government sale of surplus stocks could be more popular if a charge were applied. The editorial voice argues for pricing to improve public reception.
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Burlington Gazette
Post Office Enters Meat and Grocery Business
Stony City Journal hints that government mail service push into meat and grocery could trigger private retailers to offer superior service in response. The playful comment implies potential public backlash and market disruption if postal ventures expand beyond mail.
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Stony City Journal
War-weary reader hints at German attrition stance
A short letter from the Vinton Eagle reflects weary sentiment on World War I. The writer proposes Germans offer to die for the Kaiser and suggests Allied acceptance would be satisfactory to Wilhelm, ending with personal indifference.
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Wilhelm
Vinton Eagle
No Four-flushing Reminder From Cedar Rapids Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Gazette argues there is no time for four-flushing by any party. It states that politicians industries capital and labor must apply hard common sense now.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Man Located in Los Angeles Carves Watermelons
Fragmentary report notes a former ham sandwich eater now in Los Angeles carving watermelons with portions colored red for distribution. No further context or verification available in the text.
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Los Angeles
Gekalooss Lerald
Unions lag in Jubilee drive quotas across Iowa towns
The message notes some unions in Iowa are over their Jubilee drive goals while others fall behind. Clarinda has surpassed its quota by 123 dollars, Woodbine reports a 210 dollar lead, and overall shortfalls are reported toward the 2320 dollar target with 40 dollars remaining to reach the goal.
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Iowa
Clarinda
Woodbine
Community fund drive appeals for Iowa aid near target
The letter reports local quotas and contributions from Clear Water union University Place Des Moines Muscatine and individual gifts. It notes some members have not paid or pledged and urges timely gifts to meet goals, plus directions to contact treasurer Mrs. EF Kilgore at 471 Blue.
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Clear Water Union
University Place
Des Moines
Muscatine
Eider
Iowa
EF. J. Kilgore
Blue
Womans Christian Temperance Union Denies Tobacco War
Des Moines Iowa August 13 The Iowa W C T U says it has no plan for a special anti tobacco campaign and will continue school based work against narcotics Educators requested the program they say and they will cooperate The group aims to prohibit tobacco by constitutional amendment and does not enforce laws.
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Des Moines
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Iowa
E. L. Hill
New York
Congressional Record
Haskell
A. E. F. Men Cleared Of An Alleged Stain
Paris August 13 General headquarters A E F corrects the belief that all soldiers still in France are kept for misconduct over a disease. Only a small percentage remain due to illness while combat units return home and the AEF undergoes cleanup. Maj. Gen. J G Harbord authorizes the statement to end unwarranted homefront worry.
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Paris
United States
France
J. G. Harbord
A. FE. FP. Etill
Wisdom in Action: Knowledge Must Be Applied
A quotation from Dr. John Brown stresses that knowledge alone proves nothing without its practical use for real needs. It urges deliberate effort to translate learning into action.
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John Brown
Fiery dance flirtation in a moonlit ballroom
George challenges Miss Lucy Morgan with a bold plan to meet after hours while she questions her future. Their distant conversation reveals his disdain for “business or profession” and hints at a widening gap between dream and reality in college life.
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George
Morgan
Lucy
Lucy Morgan
Pitt
England
Ambition and romance mingle at a ballroom gathering
George hides a stern ambition as he eyes the crowd and meets Lucy who reveals her father is the "queer looking duck." The ripple of pride and insecurity exposes social snobbery, family ties, and a wary resolve to avoid embarrassing himself or Lucy.
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George
Isabel
Fanny Minafer
Lucy
Jeorge
Sharon
Sharons
Inventor father and moving life in New York
A girl Lucy explains she and her family have lived all over while her father pursues an inventor's career, recently working on a horseless carriage. George remains skeptical that such machines will succeed and warns against wasted effort as Lucy responds with resolve and humor.
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York
Lucy
George
Pepa
Jad Salts Promises Quick Relief for Urinary Irritation
An old health claim says Jad Salta neutralizes urine acids to ease bladder irritation and promote normal kidney and urinary function. It recommends four ounces daily in water for two to three days, labeling Jad Salta as inexpensive and harmless.
Train schedule notices from Washington Branch 1918
Commuter and freight trains listed with arrival and departure times for Washington Branch services. Notable entries include local passenger Nos. 430, 429, 450 and freight Nos. 835, 836, 88, 89, with daily operation except Sunday and notes on Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays for No. 92 annulment. Agent JI W CALVERT notes corrected to December 8 1918.
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Washington
H. W. Russel
Oo. M
Lo'west Lim
JI W Calvert
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J. W. Morton Recorder
Rose Reid
Movenant Lodge No
O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
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Noble Grand
Keller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsey’s
Washington, IA
G. H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
Chiropractors
Cordelia Beb. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank Bldg
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Kleinene
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Westchester, Iowa
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Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
R. R
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Opera House
Mutual Phone
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Temple Building
Black
J. Wilson
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Morrison & Morrison
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Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
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Erney
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Brighton
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