THE NONPARTISAN JUDICIARY AND SCHOOL TRAINING
A 1917 newspaper column argues for keeping judiciary independent from party politics and explains why few voters select judges. It weighs ballot design effects, urges voter education, and backs existing nonpartisan justice while highlighting the need for informed choice rather than party labels. It also suggests redirecting gym class toward civic minded training to foster patriotism and readiness without traditional military drill.
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Vinton Eagle
Waterloo Courier and Reporter
Higher Commission
Supreme Court
Steparter
Commonwealth
State Supreme
Ourt
Ucket
Lsbel
Judiciarry
W. 5. Small
Commissioner of Education
Dr. Small
High Cost of Living Dominates Sixty Fourth Congress Spotlight
The opening session of the Sixty fourth Congress saw militant resolutions demanding investigations into the high cost of living and prices. Most measures were shelved in committees, with little movement since. Attention shifts to ongoing leaks inquiry, the pork barrel bill, and postmaster appointments as the session continues.
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Rata Congressmman
Iprice
Congress
The Hyphenates Debate in German American Alliance
The avowal of German American alliance supporters pledges full allegiance to the American president and urges three million German-born citizens to defend the country in war. It aims to erase the term hyphenate from American discourse as obsolete in this crisis.
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Amerca
Editora
Our Militant Suffragets Picket White House Amid War Ties
The piece claims suffragists at the White House display greater militancy than Emmeline Panthurst and followers who reportedly paused during war. It says suffragists remain obstinate, despite national events and public concern over voices in decisions.
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White House
Emmeline Panthurst
Pankhurst
Roosevelt offers to raise division for defense in patriotic gesture
Iowa letters reflect on Colonel Roosevelt's pledge to serve, despite political disagreements with President Wilson, and his willingness to command a division for national defense. The discussion questions military training in schools and the public response to war preparation amid calls for clear definitions of military education.
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Moines
Roosevelt
Gevernment
Ile
Wilson
America
Toosevell
Stone
Hanry C. Carbin
Leak of Peace Note Triggers Press Critique Across Papers
Washington correspondents admitted transmitting confidential government news to stock brokers, exposing a major leak. The incident draws strong condemnation from several papers, condemning deceit and calling for accountability while discussing the broader implications for journalism and statecraft.
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New York World
Washington
Peach
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In & Cao
Officiallam
The Egg Nomad Demands an America First
A fragmented humorous local column notes changing social mores and the price of eggs, contrasting past abundance with modern storage limits. It mentions old sayings and a motor car era, concluding with a call to “America First.”
Lincoln Mythic Image Reexamines Lincoln's Dignity
An essay argues against common Lincoln myths, noting his true dignity and disciplined intellect. The piece contrasts legends of slouching manners and sentimentalism with a portrait of a rigorous, thoughtful leader shaped by his era and by intense study with Herndon. It highlights Lincoln as uniquely prepared for his time, with politics as life, newspapers as food, and ambition fused to the nation’s needs.
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Immanuel Kant
Lincoln
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James
Billy Herndon
Abe
St. Gaudens
Merson
Emerson
Hils
Prank A. Carpenter
Springfield
Albert
Herndon
America
Side Talks by Ruth Ocameras and The Authorman Exchange
A firelight dialogue explores fear of death and its possible paradoxical value. The Lady, the Wants-to-be-cynic, and the Authorman debate whether dying is a debt or a gift, while the Cynic and Molly react with wary humor and unease. The discussion shifts to why the young fear death less, and the Authorman offers a short quotation on enduring thoughts about life and mortality.
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Pene
Daniel
Kearlcos
Uncle Consider in Sioux City Patriotism Talk
Sioux City Tribune notes that some who claim patriotism shirk service, recalling Eli Perkins and the "Uncle Consider" character. The piece urges a broader national spirit and suggests additional measures to defend the nation and uphold its ideals.
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Sioux City Tribune
Eli Perkins
Eli
America
Thoughtful Grandmother Admits Spoiling Baby
A Columbus Journal piece describes a grandmother who openly spoils the baby at every chance, explaining in a philosophical tone that she will get blamed anyway and might as well enjoy it.
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Columbus
Jone
THAT LITERACY TEST. Tina Do.
A garbled excerpt discusses a literacy test with quirky dialogue about a spelling school and someone who did not know enough about anything else to pound sand, reflecting a colloquial speech pattern.
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Tina
Marsnaitown
Aweud-Nepublican
Iowa Towns Grow Across Black Hawk County
The region moves toward incorporation as towns like Castle Hill and Gilbertville consider electing mayors and councils. Cedar Rapids and Waterloo loom in influence, while Waterloo remains focused on growth and stability amid regional changes. Iowa soprano Jessie Christian Tate gains opera prominence after substituting for Galli-Curci in Las Huguenots.
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Cedar Heights
Black Hawk County
Castle Hill
Iowa
Gilbertville
Bug
Hugl Center
Washburn
Voorhies
Edwards
Winslow
Benson
Glasgow
Boles
Blakeville
Dewar
Crain
Creek
Center
Finchford
Jubilee
Morris
Louise
Blessing
Waterloo
Hawkeye State
Jessie Christian
Tate
George M. Christian
Grinweil
Des Moines
Rotary Club Speaker Capt Carleton Sias Addresses Monday Meeting
Captain Carleton Sias of Co G First Iowa regiment will speak to Rotary members Monday noon on border patrol service and military experiences. G W Huntley to present a prize. Almon F Gates ill but improving and hoping to attend next Monday. Rotary delegates head to Atlanta for the eighth annual convention.
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Co. G. First Fowa
Rotary Club
G. W. Huntley
Almon F. Gates
Waterloo
Clu
Rotary
International Association of Rotary
Atlanta
The Sun and Lahaina Sail Drying Tale
A Maui Lahaina tale explains the Sun’s longer stay there to dry tapa sails. Maui legends recount the Sun’s hurried journey and a fishing net on Haleakala to curb his pace, teaching the Sun to linger in Lahaina. The story, attributed to Mrs F A Walker, dates from 1917.
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Lahaina
Maui
Maul
Rotary convention fee funds and prize note from Iowa clubs
The register mentions a $5 convention entertainment fund per attendee, expecting strong Iowa club turnout. It notes Rotarian Fred EB. Bissell of Dubuque won $50 for best article titled Why I Like My Home Town Best in a recent American Magazine contest. The rest collates quotes from various poems and remarks about friendship and sentiment.
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Fred EB. Bissell
Dubuque
Kansas City Times Brief on Fortification Bill
The coast fortification bill allocates 51000 for large guns while lacking trained men to operate them. Rufus Holder of Baltimore, twelve years old, is claimed to be the youngest preacher in the country.
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Kansas City Times
Lea
Rufus Holder
Baltimore
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