Literature and the Arts Fostered in America
The Waterloo Evening Courier reports the National Institution of Arts and Letters naming forty immortals in literature, art, and music. The group will form a national body in New York with endowments to foster U S culture and prize worthy work, aiming to elevate American literature and art beyond commercial success.
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Institute of France
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Nicholas Murray Buller
George W. Cable
Basil L. Gildersleeve
Arthur Twining Hadtey Willian
Alfred T. Mahan Brander Matthews
John Muir Thomas Nelson Page Bliss Perry James Ford Rhodes James Whitcomb Riley
William M. Sloane F, Hopkinson Smith
Wenury van Dyks
Andrew Dickson White
George E. Woodberry Artists
John W. Alexander George de Forrest Brush
William M. Chase
Kenyon Cox
Daniel C, French
Thomas Hastings William Rutherford Mass Francis D. Miller
John Sargent Abbot Thayer
Elihu Veder
George Whitfield Chadwick
Horatio M. Parker
New York
Academie Francaise
America
Quiet Triumph and the Tarnished Reputation Letter War
An obscure rebuke turns into a public spat as Henry W. Loteor’s tirade against a teen sparks commentary on reputation and editors. Letters from Wilson and Harvey show cordial relations, while the back‑fence saga hints at personal grievances and a controversial burn notice.
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Loteor
Wilson
Harvey
Coronal Watterson’s alleged coup attempt cited in Wilson bid
The text argues Coronel Watterson might have better advanced Wilson’s candidacy by a coup but would have harmed his own prestige more than claimed. It discusses motivations and personal prestige in relation to political maneuvering.
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Coronel Watterson
Wilson
My black hen doth lay for gentlemen at the fair
A Kentucky editor with long service suffers a minor mishap as some readers purchase a snapshot for thirty cents. The verse about a black hen and perennially visiting gentlemen frames the era's quirky newspaper vibes.
Perkins Backing Roosevelt Faces Local Skepticism
George W. Perkins is reported to support Roosevelt for the presidential nomination but fears no one will ask him to shift party ranks. The Davenport Times notes his record may hold against new adherents of the Perkins faction.
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Roosevelt
Teddy
Aew
Cummins faces delegation split amid Iowa political chatter
Town discussions reveal broad agreement that Cummins seeks delegation for himself only and may oppose rotating it to La Follette or others. In Iowa City a major dairy remains closed due to missing milk suppliers, while Dubuque reports Rep Pickett proposes a commerce secretary directory to link national business groups. The Times anticipates Cummins’ likely 1926 bid and machine politics maneuvering.
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Cummins
la Follette
Dubuque
Satirical Snippets on Deception and Politics
A collage of witty quips and anecdotes from periodicals including Smart Set and Chicago Tribune. Highlights touch on deception, public figures, libel discussions, and a German town election joke about self nomination.
Launch of the Monitor in Brooklyn Marks Naval Turning Point
Fifty years ago the Ironclad Monitor was launched at Brooklyn signaling a turning point from wooden warships to ironclad vessels in naval history. The event defined a major shift in naval construction and maritime warfare.
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Iowa City
Brooklyn
Ironclad navies forged after Monitor Merrimac clash
The Monitor introduced rotating turrets marking a turning point in naval design. The Merrimac, a modified Confederate wooden ship, fought the Monitor near Hampton Roads in a contested draw that proved ironclads could challenge wooden men-of-war. Nations soon pursued stronger iron ships as Britain led then US and Germany.
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United States
Germany
Personal touch over fashion in home furnishings
A columnist argues interiors should reflect the owner’s personality rather than chasing styles. She warns against blindly following trends like mission or mahogany, urging readers to choose colors, styles, and pieces that fit individual taste and living needs.
Home Furnishing Dream for Girls in Public Schools
Ruth Cameron urges public schools to teach home furnishing as a lifelong dream and labor. She argues a simple, well planned home is better than quick stockpiling of cheap furniture and that girls should learn to plan and realize a home once ready.
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Chicago
Ruth Cameron
The Weaknesses Roosevelt Faces in a Third Term Bid
The Minneapolis Journal surveys potential weaknesses Roosevelt would carry in a national race for a third term. It notes anti third term sentiment, possible shifts if Taft’s record is reassessed, and contrasts with Cummins who might avoid some blame. An epidemic of coughing and local real estate transfers also appear in brief items.
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Taft
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Rock Island to Build Second Track Iowa City to Valley Junction
The Rock Island plans a $5,000,000 bond issue to extend its double track from Iowa City to Valley Junction and later to Council Bluffs. The upgrade aims to reduce gradients, move six times more traffic, shorten freight and passenger schedules, and boost overall operating efficiency across the Des Moines to Council Bluffs corridor.
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Council Bluffs
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Burlington
Ilinois Central
Iowa
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Missouri River
Butler Purchases Property in Nashua After Move
Andy Butler, recently relocating from Riverton township in Floyd county, has purchased property in Nashua Iowa as of February 1. The acquisition marks a new chapter for Butler after his move to the area.
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Nashua
Andy Butler
Riverton Township
Floyd County
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