ARMS QUESTION SETTLED AND DISCUSSION IN CONGRESS
The piece notes Secretary Lansing's note to Austria Hungary influencing arms sales and a broad public debate about an arms embargo. It argues a congressional majority is unlikely and a presidential veto would block any such bill, predicting the export of war innovations is finally resolved.
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Lansing
Austria- Hungary
Congress
Legion
Europe
Secretary Lansing
Austria
House of
United States
Georgia Faces Outrage Over Leo Frank Lynching
Former Governor Slaton denounces the Frank case as a consummate outrage. The piece condemns mob violence and demands a full inquiry into failures of security and officials who may have aided the lynching. It argues Georgia must seek justice against the perpetrators to restore its honor.
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Slaton
Georgia
Frank
Leo Frank
Byison Hnd
Ballows
Mary Phaseman
Georgia Tebbia
Waterloo Starts the Balt
Greene county forged a road network after twenty five years of effort driven by foresight and enterprise. Progress hinges on year round travel and annual maintenance. In Waterloo a proposal to pave half a mile on a principal road faces property tax funding to secure improvements under current law.
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Buch
Waterloo
Des Motives
Greene County
United States and Mexico in Dispatch of Tensions
Canton IL readers report a view that neighbors must settle disputes peacefully but warns that if Mexico fails to curb chaos, U S action may occur. It calls for ending a period of restraint and urges a strong stance against incursions, tying it to naval and border concerns and mentioning La Follette's law repeal.
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Ender
Canton
United States
Nsurlington Gazette
Carranza
Gon
South
Mexico
Aim and Purpose in Achievement and Keats
A compact motivational piece stresses having a definite purpose and consistent pursuit. It cites George Matthew Adams, John Keats, and Woodrow Wilson as examples, arguing that success comes from a single, clear aim pursued with courage and discipline. The piece urges readers to adopt one big definite purpose and follow it to completion.
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Rou
John Keats
Endymion
Keats
Washington
Woodrow Wilson
Toniral Sim
The Effic
A satirical piece on efficiency worship likens it to a pervasive cult affecting religion, work, and daily life. It lampoons overengineered productivity, noting how both men and women, lovers, churches, and even cows become measured by output. The essay warns of fatigue, burnout, and violence as extreme consequences of excessive efficiency.
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Nowadayea
Someday Promises and a Mixed Marriage Question
An essay reflects on idle promises and the lure of distant lands, urging action over endless plans as a traveler muses about stopping at Black Rock. A reader asks if her ex-husband should be invited to her upcoming wedding. the adviser suggests a simple announcement instead to avoid discomfort.
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Black Rock
Althoust
Ted
Marshalltown
What Iowa Editors Are Saying About Cattle Value
Iowa editors comment on a massive British cattle order and rising prices as rains boost pastures. Des Moines Capital notes the $160 million Liverpool order may tighten markets. Burlington Gazette critiques Carranza’s peace efforts. Dubuque Telegraph-Herald praises enforcement figures.
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Des Moines
Chicago
Livestock Center of the Universe
Liverpool
Iowa Students Aid Belgian Relief Efforts Across Campuses
Christian workers report American students supporting Belgian relief. Iowa State College raised 500 dollars, Kansas University faculty and students contributed over 2000, 300 Oakwood students at California contributed garments, and Georgia chapel collections netted 22 dollars for Belgian relief.
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New York
Iowa State College
Kansas University
University of California
University of Georgia
College Students Rally for Belgian Relief Gifts
Bucknell, East Tennessee State Normal, Lehigh, Mount Holyoke and Virginia Tech students donate flour money and surgical supplies to aid Belgian refugees. Yale raises ambulances and a Red Cross fund of 10000 dollars. University of Line ig sends clothing to Cambridge for Belgian refugees in England.
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Bucknell University
East
Yale
Red Cross
University of Lineig
University of Cambridge
Woolen And Tariff Walls Review Of War Time Trade
The piece argues the 1910s tariff damaged American woolen profits, with losses in 1918 and a surge in wartime protection saving the industry. It notes demand rising and capacity near full utilization, hoping for further growth, while warning of postwar foreign competition and the need for a scientific tariff readjustment.
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Bache
United States
Long
American Woolen Company
Wus
America
Boston News S i
Geatis Woolen Company
Germany
Hawks and Owls Folly in Hawk Bounty Tales
A Des Moines Register and Leader item cites a Smithonian report by James Buckland criticizing bounty laws like Pennsylvania’s 1885 act paying 50 cents per hawk. It notes $50,000 paid in a year and crop losses from rodents, arguing Iowa guards hawks and owls from protection while recognizing two hawk types hunt mice. The piece laments ignorance and calls for restraint, arguing predator control harms crops.
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Des Moines Register and Leader
Smithgonian Institution
James Buckland
Pennsylvania
Buckland
Towa
Royal rivalry and a magical ruffle of fate
A king with two daughters Ada gentle and Olga selfish sparks a tale from Russia. Ada earns a prince’s love with a magical feathered ruffle, while Olga’s vanity leads to a magical punishment transforming her into a bird. The Goblin of the Ferns orchestrates the ruffle’s use and Ada’s triumph hinges on virtue over jealousy.
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Russia
Olga
Ada
Goblin
Norway
Hin
Tomor
Barnum crowds fill city as circus comes to town
Fortieth anniversary column notes Barnum's circus drew 11 000 in the afternoon and 6 000 in the evening. City seen as excursion destination with minimal theft reported. Barnum trains required three heavy engines over Waverly grades. officers and staff named. Other items mention W S Coleb starting livery at Whitney stand, Dan Bell building a barn for John Rugg, conductor Jerry Yutzy's neuralgia, and social notes from mid August 1875.
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Barnum
Cirops
Twenty Years Ago Weather and Local Notices Aug 21 1895 Spirit Lake Waterloo
News notes from August 21 1895 include the Hotel Orleans closing after a prohibitionist inspired wine room search with Senator Gear and Congressman Henderson and families leaving for home. Mrs S W Bundy of Waterloo dies aged about 57. County Superintendent Buechele reports 438 enrollments at the normal institute. A 24th anniversary celebration for Mr. and Mrs C A Stay. Weather data from A M Neston with Sunday max 79 and min 60. Commentary on hawks owls varmints and grain protection. Panama-Pacific exposition notes and upcoming educational addresses under President Tilson and President Harrison with sessions across days.
Road Congress to Meet in September Oakland Dispatch
The Pan-American Road Congress announces ten sessions at Oakland Municipal Auditorium from Sept 13 to Sept 17. Opening exercises include Governor Gates of Vermont as chairman, with welcomes from Governor Johnson of California and Mayor Davis of Oakland, followed by Director of…
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Oakland
Cal
Municipal Auditorium
Gates
Vermont
Johnson
California
Davis
A Habit For Dyspeptics Cultivate Medical Aid
Physicians urge chronic dyspepsia patients to take a teaspoonful of bisulated magnesia in water after every meal to neutralize stomach acidity and prevent ulcers gastritis and indigestion. The preparation is valued for its antacid and food correcting properties and commonly stocked by reputable druggists.
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Europe
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Texas
Aim, Thy
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Order of the Tin
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Whitney
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Grundy Line
Jerry Yutzy
Luois Central
W. J. Vanderpool
Barnum Circus
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Frank Ketchum
GR. Turner
Tom Saunders
A. Parnall
Saratoga Springs
White Mountains
Fairport
N.Y
Edward Glark
Frances Gallarpo
Li Parte City
J. W. Logan
Henry Hicher
Casebeer
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Sackett’s Harbor
Buechele
Normal Institute
Neston
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Tilson
American Road Builders’ Assortation
Harrison
American Highway Association
Ohio
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Frank T. Hartman
Fifth
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Gerrit J. Bennett
Black Ridge
Grant Ave
E.T. Alford
W. H. Bickley
R. R. Ivey
Black Hawk Bank
James Black
P. H Latier Cormer
Lafayette Street
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