How Small Are We In The Vastness Of Space
The article ponders the universe's immense scale from naked eye stars to billions of suns unseen by humans. It asks whether other worlds harbor life and how distant civilizations might differ in politics, religion, and culture. It concludes with humility before the infinite cosmos and faith guiding conduct.
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Earth
Mars
Jupiter
Caesar
Moses
Alexander
Savonarola
Socrates
Aristotle
Plato
Uni
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on presidential season fears
In this verse Walt Mason rails at political cycles and leaders who inflame fear. He warns that citizens grow anxious as campaigns loom while rights feel at risk and the nation teeters on the edge of chaos. The piece mocks trepidation surrounding White House contests.
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White House
Community chautauqua praised for strong season program
The editorial notes relief from a streetcar strike and urges support for the local chautauqua association. It lauds the season’s balanced lineup, emphasizes the need for financial support, and argues the program is among the best in the association’s seventeen years.
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Chautauqua Association
Chautauqua
Governor seeks consensus on Iowa supreme court appointment
Des Moines Aug 13. Governor Harding and the state central committee aim to select a single candidate for the Iowa supreme court vacancy created by the death of Judge Gaynor. Thomas Arthur of Logan and E G Albert of Jefferson are leading possibilities. Harding travels to Washington with Railroad Commissioner Charles Webster to secure railcars and plan the Ticket’s fall nomination.
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Des Moines
Gaynor
Iowa Supreme Court
Harding
Washington
Charles Webster
Iowa
State Central Committee
Thomas Arthur
Logan
E. G. Albert
Jefferson
Farmer Labor party forecast cuts support at election
The Cedar Rapids Republican predicts the Farmer- Labor party will gain only a small share of laborers and farmers. It says the party’s impact will be minimal, likening it to a groom at a wedding, and notes calls for change alongside the slogan Give us a change.
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Nal
Farmer- Labor” Party
Cedar Rapids
Can You Read a Time Table The Practical Test
The Newton News notes that reading a time table is a practical skill few possess. It contrasts traveling men who carry guides and navigate routes with others who struggle to plan connections unaided. It invites readers to test whether they can read and interpret railway schedules.
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Newton News
Prison Pays Profit at Fort Madison for First Half 1920
Iowa reports a six month profit of 52 883 59 from Fort Madison prison covering January 1 to July 1 1920. Total receipts reached 162 229 93 with chair and furniture operations yielding the bulk of the net profit. Expenses were 100 364 31 leaving a net profit of 52 883 59 for the state.
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Port Madison
Des Moines
of Iowa
Fort Madison
W. D. Sheean
State Board of Control
Akron Seeks City Aid for Rubber Jobless Food Relief
Akron officials consider forming a special committee to buy army food for unemployed rubber workers. Thousands have been laid off. government stores offer lower prices than retail shops. The city may need between 16,600 and 26,000 dollars to fund relief efforts.
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Akron
Inverse Patio Bragging in Shrinking Package Labels
Jud Tunkins notes a curious trend where smaller package contents lead to bigger bragging on the label, suggesting a paradoxical marketing effect as quantities decline.
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Jud Tunkins
Harding A Vote Getter
The Sentinel-Post notes Democrats claim Cox is popular in Ohio while Harding trails, but figures from 1914 show Harding leading Cox in votes for senator 526,115 to 493,367. The article cites the 1915 New York World Almanac as the source for these figures and compares past ticket performance.
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Fhows
Cox
Mr. Harding
Harding
New York World
The Game of Life and Card Playing
A reflective line compares life to a game of whist with prudent card play. The speaker notes not enjoying the game but aiming to play well to discover the outcome. The quotation attributed to George Eijor frames life as strategic play.
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George [Eijor
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