Prohibition Debate Echoes Across Congress
The text outlines the push for a federal prohibition amendment, led by Senator Sheppard of Texas and supported by the Anti-Saloon League. It notes House referral to the judiciary committee, plans for a nationwide campaign, and expected coordination from various reform groups. It also mentions political maneuvering in Iowa, possible senatorial candidacy by J. T. Meredith, and tensions within Republican ranks along with commentary on Spanish refugees and naval officers singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheppard
Texas
Senate
House of Representatives
Hobson
Alabama
Dnvach
Eyers
Anti-Saloon League
Warrington
Central Committee
Congress
J. T. Meredith
Des Moines
United States
Cummins
Clarke
Juve
Senate party alignment marks Daniels confirmation as interstate commerce commissioner
President Wilson prevailed in confirming Prof Winthrop M. Daniels of Princeton as interstate commerce commissioner amid visible realignments in the Senate. The vote split along unexpected lines showing opposition from some Democrats and cross-party support from reform-minded Republicans. The episode signals a shift toward transparency in executive sessions and underscores Wilsons ability to marshal support despite party fault lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Winthrop M. Daniels
Princeton
Senate
Washington
Daniels
White House
Wilsot
Professor Daniels
House
United Democratic
Railroads face fare hikes as retrenchment hits workers
The text argues rail carriers seek freight rate increases of about five percent amid massive layoffs. It cites the Pennsylvania Railroad cutting 88,000 jobs and New York Central reducing staff since December, while nonrailroad workers bear the consequences of reduced service and trains fewer in operation. The writer contends retrenchment burdens the public and nations’ citizens struggle with policy outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Couran
Bialvanion
Ideas of a Plain Man and the Instability of Lite
A fragmented essay explores notions of balance between ideal and imperfect existence. It argues that perfection in human relations is unattainable, noting men do not seek flawless partners while truth and certainty fade under shifting social pressures. The piece muses on identity, imagination, and the elusive nature of meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Nobersen
Ives
Anne
Ponderous Personages Warner as World Class Musician and Baseball Figure
A satirical profile portrays Warner a famous conductor and soloist living in a sunlit season of heat. It compares him to Richard Wagner, mocks the latter, and jokes about Warner playing shortstop for the Pittsburgh team, delivering clever bat remarks and public pests in major cities.
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Hus Warner
Ttsturuh
Kee Ik
Pial Pox
Warner
Richard Wagner
Waitting
Maneler
Fittsburgh
Fle
Wagner
Pittsburgh
Drift of Early 20th Century Iowa Headlines
Recurring clippings note judge rulings on habeas writs, Vollmer retirement and primary implications, and a June 14 flag day road improvement push by the Iowa State Automobile Association. Local notes include land deed filings in Carroll County and assorted political commentaries from Des Moines to Atlantic.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Automobile Association
Carroll Times
County Recorder
Carroll County
John Smith
Rods
Mary Allen
Heuginning
A Moment of Fox and Foreign Diplomatic Gaffes
A fragmented account depicts a diplomat in an intimate social exchange with a charming young woman. She, warned of his diplomatic weakness, aims a playful revenge by presenting him with a token containing a past affair. The scene ends with the foreigner reacting to the revelation.
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Veetod
Cdi
N& Hn
Kept It a Secret and A Boon to the Club
A fragment from a Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph item recalls Katherine's uncle visiting and a remark about her being a good girl. A light, humorous note follows with jokes from the Boston Discouraging to the Modest and Cleveland Plain Dealer about royal and social manners. Mrs G.’s card club hints at a tiny year but new divorces loom.
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Katherine
Tinks
Australia
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Union Services on Good Friday in West City Churches
For the third year in a row the west city churches hold a joint Good Friday service at the First Congregational church from 1 to 4:30 pm. The program features organ preludes, responsive readings, scripture lessons, prayers, and multiple ministerial addresses including Rev. Parker, Rev. Sandford, Rev. Burgan, and Rev. Wilk. The service closes with hymns and collective prayers.
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First Congregational
Everal
Wrynin
GR. Parker
W. J. Sandford
Dergan
Wlff
Farm wages in Iowa show highest monthly rate in Chickasaw County
Iowa farm wages exceed national averages by about 2.5 percent over the past year. Chickasaw County reports the highest monthly wage at 41.29 dollars, while Davis County records 24.27 dollars. Government figures trace steady wage growth since 1894, with Western states historically highest and South Atlantic lowest, though the gap is narrowing.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
Agricultural Department of the State
Chickasaw County
Davis County
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
South Atlantic
Marriage Facts and Odd Encounters in The Evening Chat
Ruth Cameron musefully notes that only one in twelve American marriages ends in divorce while eleven in twelve endure. A reader seeks a pleasant hospital room with a view of people, confessing four years in a hayloft and longing for less shared company. The column offers wry observations on domestic life and social quirks.
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United States
Plata
Fonung
Modern marriage and personal discontent in private life
A columnist muses on employment shifts and strained relationships from a private secretary and maids to a butler. The piece weighs marital love against changing social norms and concludes eleven of twelve marriages are comparatively successful while noting the enduring pull of love.
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Kt. Anyonger
Lucy
Bruiler
Beekeeping Advocated to Boost Orchard Yields
An old pamphlet extols bees as essential for fruit blossom fertilization. It cites Albert Repp and K R Root noting orchards gain massively with multiple bee stands, claiming 16 000 bushels in 1912 from a Cleveland area venture. The piece also touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a dependable cough remedy.
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Albert Repp
New Jersey
K. R. Root
Ohio State College
van Rensselaer & Southam
Cleveland
Licensed To Wed In Cedar Falls And Waterloo
Cedar Falls figures M rsie Waster Leda Mattingly and Isobel Wescott wed in Cedar Falls and Waterloo with partners Thad Gertrude K Coale W P Spencer Bert Gluck George Scranton Ittelia Cooper and others listed in the marriage notice. The document records multiple names tied to upcoming nuptials and local venues in Iowa.
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Hmrsie Waster
Cedar Falls
Leda Mattingly
W. P. Spencer
Muntington
Thad
Gertrude K. Coale
Waterloo
Bert Gluck
Isazel Wescott
George Scranton
Dinsdale
Ittelia Cooper
Waukon
Musterole for Back Pain Promises Fast Relief
A vintage ad touts Musterole as a mustard oil ointment for back pain stiffness and rheumatism. It claims quick relief without blistering, notes jars sold by druggists and hospital sizes, and offers mail order with testimonials from users like W. OH Thurmond.
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Musterole Company
Cleveland
Ohio
W. OH
Thurmond
Rockfish
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Sinnis
New York
Chicago
Waroer
Spirit OF the Lowa Press
Sioux City
Mack
Fort Cliss
Burlington
Henry Vollmer
Muscatine
Davenport
Auto License Fund
Atlantic News-Telegraph
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Mary's West Ltd
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Lome Murphy
Vollmer
Fox
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Boston
boThiper
Haman
Benentos
Jesus
Jamer 8. Mass
Aa Yortingironl
Chickasaw
Ruth Cameron
Foley
Thomas Veron
Plancack
Mich
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World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo, N
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Fourth Street
Musterole
Little Polly
Polly
Harrah & Stewart Mfg. Co
Sycamore Street
T. F. Thornton
Pam
Olice
Black's
Drs
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Commercial Street
DE. I. S. Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
C. A
R. E. Russell
James Black
F. C. Liffring Osteopathic
Black
E. H. Knittleye
NAT
Jones
Bine
Gerrit J. Bennett
Meseas’s of Women and Children
Janes Mack
Jing
Grant Avenue
Dr, Bodwell
Osteopathic
Gky Ralston
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