THE PORK BARREL AND LEGISLATIVE SPIRIT
Washington bureau reports on pork barrel spending for rivers harbors and post offices. analysis notes many minor unneeded projects and warns reform must begin with voters, not just congressmen, as speakers election and committee control loom in Iowa.
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Congress
New York Harbor
Mississippi River
Scappernong River
North Carolina
Sunflower River
Mississippi
Choctawhatchee River
Florida
Chassell Named Railroad Commissioner by Gov Clarke
Governor Clarke appoints Edward J. Chassell of Le Mars to fill the vacancy on the railroad commission caused by James H. Wilsons oath. Chassell, a longtime public official and former editor, is praised by multiple papers for his experience, business acumen, and dedication to public service.
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Clarke
Edward J. Chassell
le Mars
James H. Wilson
Mr. Chassell
State Assembly
Lig Record
JT. Chissell
Joe
le Mars Sentinel
Burlington Blawk-Eye
Chassell
Chassel
Aiwiye
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Tha Min
Guy
Chivrke
Chasgel
California's Road Bond Boost and Growth Claim
California voters approved a fifteen million dollar road bond to complete the state highway system. The text predicts California will boast the finest roads in the country and invites Iowa residents to envy and visit California for its highways.
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California
Iowa
Peace rumors and Russian aims dominate Constantinople note
A Russian publicly endorsed plan ties Constantinople to the Entente outcome and warns that if Germany holds the city, Russia is blocked from its broader aims. The piece cites Wilson, Tarnowski, and Schiff as advocates for peace while outlining economic risks if the war continues, including debt repudiation and the gold standard.
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Constantinople
Chicago Tribune
Vitaria
Dardanelles
Germany
Russia
Wiere
United States
Europe
Finanders
Jacob H. Schiff
Paro Investments Highlight Farmers' Growing Returns
Iowa editors note rising farm investments with eastern Nebraska averages over $6,000 and Iowa farms expanding. The piece argues farmers must treat land as a serious business, contrasting past times when land values were low and urging vigilance amid rising costs and economic shifts.
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Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Iowa
Muyat
Just in Jest The Neal Rulers
A collage of quips and jokes about politics fashion marriages and prosperity. Citizens discuss taxes bids wars and a baby as lighthearted banter crosses social topics in a rapid exchange.
Styles in faces to match the latest dress trends
A writer argues fashion obsession has extended to faces with forced hairlines pale skin and bored expressions. The piece laments annual style changes and predicts a millennium shift toward beauty durability over fashion, urging readers to resist superficial trends.
The Sandman Fox and the Snowbank Slide
Mr Fox organizes a forest sliding party with Rabbit Squirrel and Possum. They reach a snowy bank and slide down but Fox vanishes and is found at the bottom of a hidden trapdoor in Bear’s house. They escape via a skylight and agree to close the trapdoor. The tale closes with a caution about future slides.
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MR. Pox
Mr. Fox
Mr. Rabbit
Mr. Bear
Mr. Squirrel
Mr. Possum
Mr. Forsum
Mr. Santerel
Tam
Mr. Possem
Squirrel
Possum
Bear
Early Tuberculosis Diagnosis Urged By Burlington Gazette
The Burlington Gazette urges early tuberculosis testing and physician consultations as the best chance for recovery. It emphasizes patient responsibility, periodic exams, and honest doctor referrals to detect germ presence and body resistance. The piece also notes avoiding waste by donating usable old clothing to help the needy.
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Burlington Gazette
Democrats Face Embargo Debate In Congress 1918
Washington dispatch notes no senator supports a general embargo on foodstuffs and the munitions embargo proposal is opposed by Senator Hitchedock of Nebraska. The Ways and Means Committee stands unanimously against embargo bills. Majority Leader Kitchin calls the embargo movement mere politics and not a path to lower costs or prosperity. Congress is expected to pursue investigation rather than action this session.
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Aterloo Evening Courier and Daily Reporter
Associated Praxs
Audit Bureau of Circulations
SSS
W._H. KARTMAX CO
West Dark Ave
Tel
Bee Shheeee
John Hartman
AW. Peterson
Postoice
Waterloo
Washington
Ifonsuy
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks Finley
Congress
Parcel Post Service
Sclon
Corntassel
Washington Dispatch
Hitchedock
Nebraska
House
Ways and Means
Kitchin
Cedar Rapids and St Paul Line Progress and Junction at Waterloo
Fifty years ago The Cosrier reports Cedar Rapids and St Paul Railway needs about 8000 dollars more in Black Hawk county to fill its demand. The Valley Road contract leases north of Waterloo to Waverly for 40 years, extending toward Cedar Valley with plans to connect to the St Paul line. Waterloo promises junction permanence, Valley Road extension next season, and a Waterloo to St Paul excursion planned within two years. Unions Central discharges conductors amid alleged employee peculations and Waterloo station agent removal.
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Cedar Rapids
C. F. & Minnesota R. R. Co
Waterloo
Waverly
St. Paul Road
Cedar Valley
Cedar Rapids & St Paul
St. Paul
Unols Central
Forty Years Ago Wedgeway December 6 1876
A river dam section seven inches thick was being removed as wintery weather persisted. A. T. Lusch leaves Leavitt Johnson Lusch to join Sessler Co a packing house. Red Jacket Engine Hosa annual ball set in Germania Maennerchor hall on Christmas night. Lafayette St M H Church is a new East Side project with subscriptions strong nearly 7000 pledged toward a 10000 cost.
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Wedgeway
Red Jacket Engine
Hosa Company
The
Germania Man
Nerchor Society
Lafayette St M. H
Twenty Years Ago Wednesday 1894 City Halls and Officials
The city hall was approved and accepted by the city council. Officials listed include Mayor J. M. Groat, City Clerk H. C. Shultz, City Solicitor H. H. Bezold, City Treasurer W. W. Miller, Assessor J. H. Kuhns, City Engineer M. L. Newton, Health Officer Dr. G. J. Mack, ward councilmen, and Marshal J. F. Elingaman. The hall was built by A. W. Haffa. A new line between Cedar Falls and the Junction will begin tomorrow, grading the roadbed for a new track, enabling branch trains to run directly between Cedar Falls and Waterloo. The "Clopar" will start from Cedar Falls each morning.
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J. M. Groat
H. C. Shultz
H. H. Bezold
W. W. Miller
J. H. Kuhns
M. L. Newton
G. J. Mack
J. H
S. C
Cedar Falls
Waterloo
Clopar
Free Advertisement for Rice Promotes Value and Raw Goods
The piece argues rice remains cheap and nutritious, offering four pounds for a quarter and more nutrition than beef or flour for equivalent sums. It condemns fashion-driven polishing of rice and whitening of flour, urging a law to prevent processing to improve health and digestion.
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Memoris
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Arch W. McFarlane
Black Hawk
Northeast
Towa
McFarlane
Lee W. Elwood
Elma
M. J. Pitt
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Lewis J. Nett
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A. W. Slaught
Ottumwa
Roy W. Murray
Storm Lake
0. C. Lee
Sac City
Guy Roberts
Sacelty
James F. Johnston
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France
England
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Springfield Republican
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Sioux City Tribune
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Mrs. F. A Walker
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Loces County
Frank J. Abenes
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Toledo
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Cosrier
A. T. Lusch
Leavitt, Johnson & Lusch
Sessler & Co
Leavitt & Johnson
I. T. Burkett
J. F. Elingaman
A. W. Haffa
Scott & Howne
BloomBcki
Ouch
Pinex Co
Rt. Wayne
Ind
Hostetter
Wilhelm’s
DR. E. I. Dunkelberg
Black Hawk Bank
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
East Side
C. W. Bruner
Blackhawk
W. E. Patterson
Commercial Bank
Gene M. Pullen
Carpenter
Diarcellus Avenues
Manasquam
Setter
Cory Deater
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