Work of the Assembly and Iowa roads discussed in Courier
The Courier analyzes the thirty fifth Iowa General Assembly praising enacted reforms like workers compensation and mothers pension, expanding school aid, and calls out failure to pass a permanent roads law. It urges next session to advance road improvements, notes bridge lobby influence, and stresses conservation and tree planting advocated by Superintendent Deyve amid broader economic needs.
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Senate
Iowa
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Deyve
State Department of Public Instruction
Waterloo
Bank Sentiment Echoes in Ruskin Shares Carried by Clarke
106 000 BANE SHARES quote attributed to John Ruskin about owning tree filled landscapes and free country life as he held 106000 shares in the Bank of Cone sentiment endorsed by Governor Clarke of Iowa. Proclamation sets Friday April.
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Cone Sentment
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Clarke
Iowa
Truth Crushed to Earth by a Missouri Judge
Circuit Judge Joseph A. Guthrie sentenced William R. Nelson editor of the Kansas City Star to a day in jail for publishing a statement that reflected on the court. The supreme court commissioner later found the statement true, sparing Nelson. The piece condemns jailing truth tellers and defends liberty.
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Russia
Joseph A. Guthrie
William R. Nelson
Kansas City Stat
Supreme Court of Missouri
Nelson
Guthrie
Our Fatal Plague Shows A Nation’s Pollution Shame
An editorial laments typhoid causes more U S deaths per capita than India's plague and outranks cholera deaths in Italy's era. It argues river pollution, preventable by law and spending, is a national disgrace with economic costs beyond dollars. It notes political season posturing and criticizes a local misprint in an editorial.
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America
India
United States
Italy
Europe
Demand for rental homes drives Cedar Rapids growth
The Cedar Rapids market shows steady expansion with high demand for houses renting 25 to 34 dollars monthly and 18 to 20 dollars, especially for neat, modern cottages. The town's housing list reveals persistent interest while a legislative note criticizes lengthy absentee voting records.
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Cedar Rapids
Temperance Movement and Tax FAQ in English Press
The piece compiles brief excerpts from English papers on temperance gains due to public education and higher taxes on intoxicants, plus commentary on Carnegie’s bond deals, and a Dubuque Times-Journal note on juvenile immorality cases. It reflects editorial concerns about taxation, reform, and social issues.
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England
Hanoi
Dubuque
He Said and I Said Public Drivel in Iowa Columns
Marshalltown Times-Republican lampoons a public spectacle where a girl’s courtroom like back and forth of he said and I said dominates the chatter. The writer pounds parents warning their daughter against repeating a stage monologue in street or car.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Easy Slippers and a Changed Man Headline
A collage of brief items from periodicals notes varying idiom and wit. It cites Stella and Jimmy with references to New York Mail and Baltimore American, hints at political busyness in Washington, and mentions Mrs Flitterby and a visiting committee. The tone is satirical and lightly combative.
Judge's sacrifice praised in slum outreach plan
Mrs. Hunter-Fadde states she will visit slums to hand out cards though it requires personal sacrifice. The judge comments on the effort and indicates willingness to support by ending his maid’s rounds to assist in the outreach. The exchange highlights community welfare and public service.
Works on China at the library
A public library announces a China republic bookmarks list prepared with Rev H W Reherd. Displayed this week in both libraries and in Take One boxes, plus a set of 100 stereoscopic views at Library West to enhance study of China. Also advertisement for Foley Kidney Pills with a testimonial from John Vebhert of Foster California. Available at all druggists.
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Chinese Republic
H. W. Reherd
Republic
China
Library West
Foley
John Vebhert
Foster
Calif
Des Moines Blue Sky Law Fight Reported
April 23 rumor says an effort to block the blue sky law after its passage and governor's signature was under way at the state house. Long distance telephones were busy as clerks denied any known attempt while the enrolled bill was not yet sent to the secretary of state and the house faced questions over legality of its action. The speaker indicated the bill would be taken up despite objections.
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State House
George W. Clarke
House
Cough remedy praised by Georgia resident
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound credited by BED Rountree of Stillmore Ga with curing a deep seated hacking cough after grippe. The advertisement urges purchase from all druggists and claims it heals inflamed membranes and strengthens the lungs.
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Rountree
Stillmore
Lagrippe
Buchanan Clerk Resigns Office
Independence April 23. J N Smith clerk of the Buchanan district court resigns. He will become cashier of the new Town State bank starting May 10 at Hazleton replacing the old Kiefer bank. Smith has served over two years. D Hood deputy clerk is mentioned as a possible successor.
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Kiefer Bank
Smith
D. ©. Hood
Died After Drinking Bitters In Anita
Anita April 22 Frank Johnson died after drinking bitters. Two physicians who attended him said he passed away within hours after being found semi conscious with an empty bottle on the floor.
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Anita, In
Frank Johnson
Plats Made for School Gardens
Interest is shown by pupils of various schools in gardens being planted. Schools have ample grounds for flowers and donations of plants, bulbs, or seeds are invited by Mrs. C. Cadwallader. Last year she helped improve the gardens. this year aims for greater beauty. Planked Steaks and Chafing Dish orders are a specialty at the Club Cafe. Waterloo honors Waterloo via Charles City Press noting the Iowa legislature built a state building for the Panama Exposition.
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C. Cadwallader
Club Cafe
Waterloo
Charles City Press
Iowa
Diamonds in Life and Lustre Through Time
A humorous historical note discusses diamonds as symbols of prosperity and romance, noting their hardness and cosmetic use. It covers origins in Africa and South America, their varied social meanings, and a cheeky critique of ostentation and investment, ending with a jab at their practical uses.
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South Africa
South America
United States
Broadway
Dr Rosa Liebig critically ill in Marshalltown Ia
Dr Rosa Liebig overseer of the poor and widow of Victor Liebig is critically sick at her home from pneumonia with blood poisoning. Her brother Charles Kline of Rockford Ill arrived to tend her, while Miss Geni Griffith an eighth grade teacher in Cedar Falls is tied to a salary dispute with Lincoln School board. Weather crop bulletin notes sunny week, above normal temperatures and rapid field progress.
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Charles Kline
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Teacher Refuses Raise in Cedar Falls
A Cedar Falls teacher declines a salary increase noting she will not consent to a raise unless colleagues in her school receive equal treatment. The April 22 report highlights tensions over pay equity and administrative fairness within the district.
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Early seeding progress across farms in Iowa
War trade in seeding and plowing described as oats bulk in, small grain sown by next week. Early potatoes planted in many localities, ground prepared for corn. Grass growing well and earlier than usual though farm work two weeks late. Winter grains in fine condition. Peach and plum trees blossoming in extreme SE counties with abundant buds. GEO. M. CHAPPEL Iowa Section Director.
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Geo. M. Chappel
Iowa
Pinkham Vegetable Compound Praised by Adrian Woman
Adrian Texas woman recounts dramatic weight gain after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits cure for uterine trouble and invites personal letters. Company promises confidential, womanly advice from Lynn Mass.
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Texas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Jessis Manly
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