Kaiser Vision of War and Likely Global Struggle
The article weighs Germany's war aims against Britain France and Russia, noting Austria-Hungary’s limited strength and Italy’s neutrality. It warns of Britain’s naval power and the danger of a broader conflict, explaining Germany’s reliance on military might and the need for decisive leadership to avert catastrophe. The piece concludes by criticizing republican Germany.
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Germany
Italy
Grand Duchy of
Austria
France
Russia
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Balkans
Mediterranean
Constantinople
Alsace-Lorraine
England
Peutons
Kaiser
Napoleon
Jan
Lord Nelson
Freight rate rise granted for Buffalo to Mississippi lines
The interstate commerce commission ruled the eastern railways may raise rates for routes from Buffalo and Pittsburgh to the Mississippi River. The decision notes that rates can move up or down and conditions can shift between filing and ruling. War in Europe has altered factors, and the commission’s work has only begun. The balance between labor and profit remains unsettled.
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Eastern Railways
Buffalo-Pittsburgh
Mississippi River
Interstate Commerce Commission
Inseinre
Commission
Who's the Bonehead The Fort Dodge Chronicle and Iowa race
The Fort Dodge Chronicle attacks an Omaha report on Iowa Democratic editors endorsing Seth Thomas for supreme judge. It cites a Council Bluffs conference resolution endorsing Thomas for his legal fi ness, while deeming other candidates unmentioned to avoid mis construction. The piece mocks partisan aims and notes concerns over a nonpartisan judiciary and broader political tensions including a tied to national issues.
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Fort Dodge Chronicle
Beth Thomas
Supreme Court of Iowa
Omaha
Iowa
Seth Thomas
Chronicle
Thomas
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Council Bluffs
Courier
Fogzy
The Monkey A satirical view on humanity and voting
The piece describes the monkey as a mirror of humanity noting its imitation skills but poor memory and argues for cautious use of the ballot analogy. It likens voters to monkeys in some urban areas and cautions about memory and political outcomes.
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Charles Darwin
Ehukes
Ioan
Law Boys
Loday
Ameri
Notre
Wright
Come Let Us Go to the Dogs by Dr. Frank Crane
The piece rails at fatigue with progress and a craving for simpler pleasures. It juxtaposes slipping into indulgence with a satirical take on politics as the Prohibitionists confront the Progressives in a party realignment.
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Zion’s Hill
Medur Rapids
A Moment of Fun and Fractured Patter Evident in Column Glimpses
A collage of light vignettes and quips from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper page features snippets about social missteps at a yachting outing, a fatefully hands-on uncle at golf, and a diversion of gossip around a boarder. Names and places appear in quatrains. The tone mixes humor with sharp social observations.
Spelling reform glare on Iowa papers misprinting leaders
Sioux City Journal notes misprints of governor Cummins and senator Clarke by Iowa papers. Davenport Times cites New York Times view on the war in Servia as unholy and unjustified. Samuel Gompers aligns with workers while the Times serves business. The piece highlights press inconsistency with names and opinions.
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Cummings and
Clark
Cummins and
Tiaste
Davenport
Philadelphia club bars baseball bulletin boards
Excerpt outlines a dispute where the Philadelphia American League club barred newspapers from ball park bulletin boards used for play by play. The newspapers and sports writers seek reinstatement, arguing publicity sustains baseball, with the issue drawing to the attention of the Sports Writers’ Association and President Ban Johnson. Also listed are various July patents granted to Towans and others.
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Dubuquet Times-Journal
Philadelphia American League Baseball Club
Philadelphia
Ball Club
Ball Park
Sports Writers’ Association
Philadelphia Ball Club
Ban Johnson
American League
Philadelphia Club
Baseball
Basaball Relub
Nate
Congress creates revenue cutters first US quaitime force
One hundred twenty four years ago George Wapliox ton signed the act establishing the United States revenue cutter service the nation’s first maritime armed force. By 1794 ten cutters manned by Continental Navy veterans patrolled from Maine to Georgia enforcing scarce maritime laws and fighting privateers and wars.
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George Waplioxton
United States Revenue Cutter Service
American Republic
United States
Maine
Georgia
Treasury Department
Revenue
Paraguay
Teewey
Manila Bay
Bagley
Cardenas
Cuba
Uncle Sam's Watch
Revenue Cutter
Alaska
Arctic
Point Barrow
Congress
Iowa Saloons Steady Decline Across Eight-Year Span
Des Moines Register and Leader charts Iowa saloon losses from 1,770 in 1908 to 568 in 1968, projecting further declines. Details show 23 wet counties, 12 fully countywide, and 12 towns with multiple saloons. Davenport, Dubuque, and others bear major cuts under charter-city laws and county option defeats.
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Iowa
Des Moines Register and Leader
Polk
Bremer
Carroll
Chickasaw
Clayton
Clinton
Crawford
Dubuque
Ida
Jackson
Lee
Oscelola
Scott
Boone
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Creston
Port Dodge
Iowa City
le Mars
Oelwein
Sioux City
Valley Junction
Jblg
Thirty-fifth General Assembly
Davenport
Donnettson
Teer County
None Carnoon
Centralia
Graf and Sherrill
Mélansland
Scott County
Frederika
Bremer County
Harbur
Carroll County
Lawler
Chickasaw County
Spragueville
Jackson County
Sherrill
Melansland
Spraguevile
Towra
Des Moines
Daverport
Lattners
Dubuque County
Canning Beans and Corn Directions from North Carolina Station
Canning directions for beans and corn detail steps from selecting pods to processing jars. Instructions cover preparation, salting, packing, sealing, and multi day boiling cycles with specific times and temperatures, attributed to G. FE. Fang & Irons and Black Hawk Electrical fo.
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North Carolina
G. FE
Fang & Irons, Black Hawk Electrical Fo
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Dr Gerrit J Bennett Physician Ad in Black Blog
Dr Gerrit J Bennett physician and surgeon specializing in diseases of women and children lists practice at 1107 Grant Ave with contact numbers 66 and 1 5 percent. Hours shown 10-12 and 2-5 and 7-8.
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Grant Ave
Des Moines Banks Fortify for War Time Contingencies
Des Moines bankers tighten liquidity and curb payments as war tensions rise. They suspend personal checks partially, urge business curtailment, and prepare to use clearing house certificates if needed. Officials expect the federal reserve system overhaul to resolve shortages as New York banks pull funds abroad. Local business remains steady while Iowa banks seek clarity on nationwide shifts in credit and currency.
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Des Moines
Federal Reserve Banking System
Congress
Iowa
State Banking Department
Chicago
Towa
New York
Europe
Russian Tailor Dismisses Czar Call Declares Go Hang
A Russian tailor on Fourth Street denounces Czar Nicholas and the European war. He says he will not fight and predicts a brutal future as rulers lounge in palaces while peasants and laboring men perish, calling the war a scheme by monarchs to blind the masses.
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Charles Keetletz
Fourth Street
Russia
Nicholas
Keetletz
Europe
Woman Refuses Operation Finds Relief in Compound
A Logansport Indiana woman recounts refusing surgery for a medical issue. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her condition, allowing her to resume work. The letter praises the remedy and urges others to try it, noting confidentiality and genuine testimonials.
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Loganepeet
Lydia E. Pinkham
Dani D. B. Davis
Franklin St
Logansport
Ind
Lovie E Pinkham
Forecast of Mme Thebes Foretells War and Change in 1914
A Paris clairvoyant Madam Thebes predicted 1914 would bring Mars driven strife with wars and upheavals. She forecast peril for England in India, floods in London, a monarchy restoration in Portugal, riots in Vienna and upheaval in Germany, a friendlier pope for Italy, peace efforts by Russia, and unrest in France with a favorable Paris year.
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Europe
Madam Thebes
Paris
Guesising
Perth
Mars
England
India
London
Portugal
Austria
Vienna
Hungary
Germany
Italy
Russia
Balkana
France
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