Underwood touted as possible Democratic presidential nominee
The Alabama legislature greets Senator Oscar W. Underwood's bid with cheers as southern Democratic chairs pledge electoral support. His long service in House and Senate, tariff reforms, and leadership style are highlighted, along with mixed views on his readiness for the White House and the evolving party stance on international policy.
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Dizie
James K. Polk
Underwood
Senate
Hitchcock
Gaking Wilson
Birmingham
America
Europe
House
Congress
Alabama
Texas
White House
Oscar W. Underwood
Let's Talk About Neuritis By Dr William Brady
A quirky health column explores neuritis, its many forms, and common misconceptions. It covers spotty vision, baby constipation remedies, hair care myths, and practical Q&A about simple health concerns, ending with a vignette of Princess Naito learning kindness and humility.
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Josh Billings
Eve Ory
Morton
Brady
William Brady
Cara
The Joy of Work in a Modern Century
A brief meditation on labor, contrasting the divine mandate with a twentieth century view that value sport and ease over strenuous toil. The piece argues changing attitudes toward effort and sweat in daily life.
Knee color fashions spark playful domestic debate
In a humorous exchange, Andrew and Into-Bene discuss a fantastical trend of women painting knees and legs in bold colors to match wardrobes. They muse on widows, brides, and married women adapting with bands, rings, and long skirts while resisting the idea of drastic fashion changes.
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Andrew
Into- Bene
Aha
Paria
Ife
Imogene
2 Country Club
Lance
Europe in a pretty bad way and urgent aid urged
Iowa editors relay a New York Tribune summary of visiting congress members on Europe. Points include Europe deteriorating, looming recovery, Russia's paradoxical standing, and criticism of entangling alliances. Also notes Banks’ possible governor bid and a Times-Republican jab at quick European expertise by a town lawyer.
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Waterson Evening Courier
Sundsy
Courier
Park Ave
B.colpge
John GC. Hartman
A. W. Setarson
Ae Eeere
Secon
Waterloo
Iowa
Associated Press
Wember Audit Bureau of
G. Dougherty
Washington, D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooke & Finley
Rep
Des Moines
New York Tribune
Congress
Europe
the Tribune
League
Washington
Marshalltown
The Sandman story Princess Naito and the Cat
In an old tale Princess Naito treats an injured cat by binding its leg and placing it on her bed. The cat vanishes revealing the very old woman she once mocked. The old woman praises the princess for growing kinder, ending with a lesson in humility.
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Naito
Natto
Burt
Abe Martin on marriage costs and wary friends and foes
Abe Martin muses on a changing era where a girl cannot afford marriage, weighing which is worse between friends and enemies, and noting the need to stay alert for adversaries.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Queries and Answers
The column presents reader questions on nature topics with answers. It covers why importing South American plants was barred, whether birds nest near feeding sites, existence of flying frogs, spider cobwebs, wildlife protection in various countries, and opinions on the finest songbirds with North American examples like the wood thrush and the mockingbird.
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Nature Notes
South America
India
Ceylon
Italy
Spain
Norway
Canada
North America
Europe
Asia
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier 1873
A July 1873 Courier page fragment describes Cascaden & Robertson ad featuring Buckeye reaper. Details cover grain binding by four men after cutting, a reaper improvement over windrow dropper, and notes on harvests. Also mentions Rev T DeWitt Talmage joining Christian at Work.
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Cascaden & Robertson
T. DeWitt Talmage
Forty Years Ago Aug 1883 Local Notes and City Life
Fort Collins city notes recount August 1883 events. The city solicitor salary set at $100 yearly with $25 quarterly fees. lighting talks mention gasoline street lights. Isaac Gushard injured by glass. livestock first shipment from Hudson to Marshalltown then Chicago. Capt Webb drowning mention and public reaction. various local incidents including a hogs shipment and a courthouse social scene.
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Johnson
Ardibancs
Isaac Gushard
Hudson
Diagonal Road
G. W
Waterloo
Marshalltown
Chicago
Autos Appear Like Wonders In 1908 Waterloo Report
Twenty years ago Waterloo reports describe Mr Myer s plan for a team shakeup after a string of losses. The note also recalls Hupp and Swaim as near stars and records a Des Moines trip in an Olds car, detailing miles driven, hills faced, horses frightened, and a Sunday school field sighting.
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Myers
Waterloo
Hupp
Zalusky
I Swaim
Fleming
Sally
O'Rourke
Sullivan
Wilson
Danny Hupp
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Alam
Colfax
Storm
F. M
The Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount By the Noted Writer
A lavish tale follows Malcolm Starmount, a wealthy playboy who seeks a fresh start by aiding a poor girl, Mary Devlin, and her brother. As romantic entanglements unfold with Mary, Ramon Graves, and Laura Lambert, Mary’s opera training and loyalty strain, while Starmount’s decisions drive tragedy and salvation. The plot spans New York, Brazil, and Europe, ending with a bold choice amid pursuit of love and duty.
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Tennant
Buckingham
Mamalin
Nalda Courteney
Miss Lambert
Mary Devlin
Mary
Devlins
Mr. Starmount
Sather
Eddie
Malcolm Sai
Addiea
Miss. Lambert
Cage
States
Eddie Devlin
Sathar
Malcolm Starmount
Starmount
Starmoaunt
Ramon Graves
Graves
Naida Gourteney
Naida
Jenson
Malcolm
Rio
Buddy
Tonnant Ranch
Laura Lambert
Siarmount
Brand Opera
Italy
Katie
New York City
Thair
Brazil
Laura
Balter
Brain Tests by Sam Loud
A cartoon puzzle shows a jeweler scales with an uncentered balance. In the first sketch a bag of gold on the long arm balances a bag of silver on the short arm. The melted amalgam on the short arm balances four ounces, then on the long arm it balances nine ounces. Determine the gold and silver composition of the amalgam.
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USA
Mia
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Friend Wife
Roe Fiskerson
Banks
Carroll Herald
A. J. Banks
Sandman
Mrs. F. A
Abe Martin
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton. Mifflin, CO
The
Raymond Brox
Dunwald
Byron Sargeant
Reaper
ACOI
Dent
Anthony Corrigen
Caro Crittenden
Niagore
Falls
Webb
Squire Cottrell
Shopa
Sidney Smith
William ‘Makinister
Hagle Township
Waterloo Tribune
Commercial National Bank
L.F. Walker
Bob Rave
Plankinton
S. D
Richard Crowther
Osage
Vandenburg & Cornish
Harry Sar ' Er
Geant
J. Q. A. Crosby
Cedarlis
New Cascaden
Federal
Park Avenue
Commercial Street
Ralph L. Storm
T.B. Keane
Cellar Falls
Idah McGlone Gibson
John F. Dille
Equator
Sam
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Alger Fie
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