Pickett in Congress and the nation’s shifting politics
The Courier profiles Representative Pickett amid a turbulent Washington scene. It notes his general support for progressive Republicans, occasional independent stances, and strong oratory. The piece lauds his loyalty to Iowa’s Third district and his effective, businesslike approach despite partisan tensions.
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Congress
Washington
Pickett
Tariff Board
New Mexico
Arizona
Courier
Iowa
The
Mr. Pickett
Hubbard
Brothers of Blood
Party
Charles E. Pickett
Third
Lowe
The Power of Women and the Drive Behind Men
A reflective essay contrasts male actions with female influence, noting the recording angel tracks deeds but seeks motive from women. It argues that patterns of conduct span history from Eve onward, linking inspiration to great leaders with the brutal schemes of murderers, all inferred from feminine influence.
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Acme
Spirit of the Iowa Press The Bread and Curfew Notes
A collage of Iowa newspaper jabs. Mentions Ottumwa Courier and Marshalltown Times-Republican critiquing Secretary Wilson and Dolliver, Cedar Rapids Gazette on Jules Verne style travel, Dubuque Times Journal on curfew protests, Council Bluffs Nonpareil on strikes, and Mason City Times on Congressman Cannon facing term decisions amid political shifts.
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Wilson
Marshalltown
Republican
Dolliver
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Jules Verne
One Man to Represent Iowa in Senate Age Limit Cited
The Des Moines Capital argues a suitable Iowa senator exists but is past the sixty three limit. It condemns the loan shark as an evil and urges public sentiment to force its removal. It notes social reforms require time and broadening horizons.
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Courier
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
United States Senate
Knowledge Means Interest and a Full Life
An elderly unmarried woman, recently retired from a thirty-year clerical post because of ill health, laments the idle hours ahead. The essayist argues that any interest, even trivial, enriches life, and that learning about astronomy, botany, or art can transform everyday moments into pleasure, linking interest to happiness and a meaningful life.
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Yealls
The Heavenly H of Pittsburgh Letter Supports City Name
A Pittsburgh newspaper reader defends keeping the official city spelling Pittsburgh against a suggested change to Pittsburg. The letter argues the government action adds the essential h, compares to Waterloo, and asserts loyalty of Pittsburghers.
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Tope Ratter
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Waterloo
Drugstore Sells Whiskey in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Aug. 26. A complaint to the city council alleges a drug store sold whiskey. Drugstore proprietor Joe Tomasek faces potential action. buyers named include Albert James and John Delbridge. A suit has been filed by Mrs. Delbridge. a half pint is held by police.
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Cedar Rapids
Joe Tomasek
F Avenue
Albert James
C Avenue
John Delbridge
Delbridge
Tomasek
McKernan
Christianson
Heitor Chamberlain
Button Plant Closed Down In Muscatine
In Muscatine Iowa the McKeea Bliven plant with thirty non union workers will close indefinitely after disorders threatened further violence. The Keithsburg plant burned Sunday night and will be rebuilt with one hundred machines moved from Muscatine. A hundred and fifty union workers struck the Muscatine plant last Saturday and bricks were thrown at the home of non union worker Herjan Damman. Police escorted workers from the plant to cars through a crowd of hundreds of union supporters.
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Muscatine
McKea & Bliven
Keithsburg
Herjan Damman
Memorial College to be suspended in Iowa
Memorial university in Mason City, founded ten years ago by the Sons of Veterans of the Nation at a cost of 100000, will be closed permanently after trustees announce the action. The vote followed the grand encampment decision in Rochester to sever ties with the institution. Trustees expect the school to be sold soon after the closure.
Unclear testimonial notice from Toledo area
A fragmented handwritten notice from Toledo signs as a testimonial for a person named J. Cheney over 15 years. It mentions business integrity and obligations connected to Alding, Kinnan de Marvir, and references a drug or cure with terms like blood and mucous surfaces. It appears promotional and ends with an odd product pitch and price.
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SSE
Toledo
J. Cheney
Bis Alding
Kinnan de Marvir
BANK CASHIER FINDS CURE FOR DYSPEPSIA
A Morris Illinois bank cashier Mr R S Cunnen credits Miller's Dyspepsia Tablets with curing years of dyspepsia. He says one tablet gave relief and after several boxes he could eat normally again. He urges others with dyspepsia to try the tablets and notes free samples at druggists. Three sizes priced 25c 50c and 1.00.
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First National Bank of Morris
R. S. Cunnen
Monogamy and the shifting grounds of marriage
A historic discourse traces marriage from polygamy to monogamy, arguing changes reflect social economics and industrial life. It cites biblical, cultural, and commercial factors, noting ancient practices for protection and wealth, then asserts modern cost of living drives toward one wife. It concludes with Paul’s admonition for church leaders to accept monogamy as societal law.
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Bodlea
Trafic
Jacob
Bargsina
Lahan
Leah
Rachel
Lesh
Solomon
Joseph Smith
Utah
Sea
Neil
Paul
Third Floor Syndicate Building Treatment Center Offers Free Week
Thousands testify to Multe-Nebulizer and Stormer Norwegian Method cures for catarrh and lung diseases. Treatments claim to remove gall stones without knives and cure appendicitis without operation. Heart, stomach, liver, kidneys, and bladder diseases treated with instant relief. Features include electric coach, medicated steam bath cabinet, vapo-electric inhaler, Shellon Vibrator, and therapeutic lamp. Western-office claim touts vast array of cure devices, promising same results as Hot Springs.
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Syndicate
Eura
Chicago
A Harmless Way to Darken the Hair
An old remedy promoting Sage and Sulphur to darken hair and prevent grayness. Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy, sold by druggists for fifty cents a bottle, with refund if it fails to perform as claimed. Special agent H. W. Taggart listed at 537 Commercial Street.
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Wyeth Chemical Company of
New York
Wyeth
H. W. Taggart
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Bank
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Christine L. Ostrem
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