Lincoln Douglas careers started in far extremes
Claude G Bowers compared Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A Douglas in a Springfield courtroom setting. He argued both shaped by opposing roles, noting Douglas rose first while Lincoln transformed from failure to a humane, steadfast leader. The talk traced their early lives, careers, debates and divergent paths toward and beyond the Civil War era.
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Lincoln
Douglas
Springfield
Claude G. Bowers
New York
Bangemon County
Abraham’ Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Cone
Bowers
Gast
Jong
Brandon
Vermont
Kentucky
Lincoln memoir recalls boyhood mud rescue story
An 88 year old resident, George Douglas, recalls Abraham Lincoln pulling him from a mud hole near Otter Creek, linking the tale to the Lincoln Douglas era. He notes Lincoln’s later train stop at Freeport and a fond personal memory that outshines debates he overheard.
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McGregor
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
George Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas
Georgie’ Douglas
Otter Creek
Georgie
Douglas
Alton
Ill
Freeport
George D. Sidney
Stephen
Gladbrook Club Women Sponsor Music and Plays
Gladbrook continues community events with an entertainment of music and three plays set for Mann's hall Tuesday evening. Alpha Study club met with Mrs J C King to discuss Lima, A City of the Past. Mrs Lizzie Koester, visiting from Los Angeles, is with her daughter Mrs Alfred Boll. J J Drakos seeks a location for an electric shop and battery station. I W Bensen is critically ill at home. his children are being summoned.
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Gladbrook
Woman's Club
Mann's Hall
Alpha Study Club
J. C. King
B. ¥. Harma
Alfred Boll
J. J. Drakos
I. W. Bensen
Nine witness gaps in Cook Pint fatal crash case
Kenneth Cook pleaded guilty to manslaughter for running down Don Pint, who biked on a highway near Osage. Pint died with a crushed leg and no witness corroboration. Cook claimed accident and fled, later stealing the car. Prosecutors say lack of eyewitnesses shaped plea and trial risk. court sentenced Cook to eight years at the reformatory, while Pint rests in a cemetery at Osage. Also, a separate note reports 10-year-old Philip Smith breaking an arm during gym play at St John’s School in Independence.
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Donald Pint
Kenneth Cook
Pint
Cook
Osage
Reformatory
Gwynne
Independence
Philip
P. J. Smith
St. John's School
Danderine Ad Claims Soft Lustrous Hair For New York Star
A Zigfeld selection New York performer praises Danderine for making hair soft, shiny, and easy to style. She says it removes oily film, brightens natural color, and helps scalp feel clean, noting less frequent shampooing and a dandruff check. The ad promotes 350 bottle size sold in drug stores.
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Ziegfeld
New York
Miss Hargrave
Killer Kenneth Cook Sentenced to a Year in Reformatory
Kenneth Cook, 28, a Jesup barber, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Donald Pint. Pint died after being dragged 20 feet when Cook allegedly ran down a motorcycle rider who aided a girl who had jumped from the car. The tragedy occurred July 1, 1928, near Waterloo. Cook was sentenced by Judge H. B. Boles to serve eight years of his life in the Anamosa reformatory, with other indictments dismissed. Pint, 28, had been studying at Town State Teachers College Cedar Falls and planned to coach in Missouri.
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Douglas
Lincoln
National Congress
Congress
Kenneth Cook
Jesup Barber
Donald Pint
Ab Anamosa
H. B. Boles
Pint
Des Moines
Waterloo
Fourth Street
Hampshire Road
Sheridan Drive
Byrnes Park
Marlowe’ Cushman
Fint
Buchanan County
Jesup
Cook
John W.W. Gwynne
Edward H. McCoy
McCoy & Beecher
Anamosa
Reformatory
Manchester
Town State ‘Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Snels Central
Missouri
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, World’s Best Laxative
In 1892 Dr Caldwell introduced Syrup Pepsin as a mild safe laxative for all ages. Millions of bottles yearly prove its value against headaches biliousness indigestion and other ailments. Mothers buy it for themselves and children and keep a bottle handy for emergencies.
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Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Neeple
Geneseo 4-H Club Girls Hostesses to Mothers
Geneseo February 12 Mothers of 4-H club members were entertained at a Saturday meeting in the home of Edith Mitchell.
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Geneseo 4-H Club
Geneseo
4-H Club
Edith Mitchell
Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps to Be Reorganized
The Waterloo Boy Scout drum and bugle corps will be reorganized under Henry W. Dallman with a first rehearsal set for Wednesday March 6 executive Arthur F. Jury said. The revamped group will have 16 buglers and eight to 12 drummers sponsored by Becker-Chapman post. R Whaylenavill will instruct buglers along with Harry H Sheridan and E Arthurs. Ivan G Ryle attended a troop meeting in Kingsley school while Jury spoke at church meetings and presented the Beaver patrol with the patrol efficiency cup won in January. Willis Johnson presented the troop
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Waterloo Boy Scout
Henry W. Dallman
American Legion
Arthur F. Jury
Becker-Chapman Post
R. Whaylen Avill
Buglers
Harry H. Sheridan
E. Arthurs
Grocery Specials and Prices in a Wednesday Sale
A wide list of discounted grocery items advertised for a Wednesday special. Included are pure cane sugar, detergents, canned meats and vegetables, fruits, nuts, breakfast staples, baking goods, snacks, beverages, and cooking oils with prices per unit or by size. Strong emphasis on staple crops and pantry items.
The Penalty of Leadership in Arts and Industry
The text discusses how leadership in any field exposes figures to fame and harsh criticism. It notes that true masterpieces attract envy and detraction, while mediocrity arouses little attention. It cites Whistler and Wagner as examples of enduring acclaim followed by lingering detractors.
Efficiency trophy to troop No. 14 at disor school
The Waterloo council plans a February 21 meeting for business men to discuss plans products and committees for the coming year. Bruce Gates general chairman will preside in Black's tearoom.
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Disor
Black
Bruce Gates
Waterloo Council
Quarantine Raised at Carl Stauffer Home in Geneseo
In Geneseo on February 12 the smallpox quarantine at the Carl Stauffer home was lifted, marking the sole numbered quarantine in the area as residents report improvements, including Lloyd Guernsey who is recovering.
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Geneseo
Carl Stauffer
Lloyd Guernsey
Pneumonia Strikes Littleton Child In Iowa
A three year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Wood is seriously ill with pneumonia at Littleton Iowa as of February 13 special report. The illness comes after another case involving Matt Byam who is improving at his father M C Byams home following pneumonia.
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Matt Byam
M. C. Byam
Littleton
Walter Wood
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Cough Remedy Ad
Promotes quick relief for stubborn coughs with a blend of pine tar honey and other ingredients. Advises holding dose in the throat before swallowing for deep seated coughs and mentions relief of bronchial and night coughs. Says sold everywhere and urges asking your druggist.
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Foley
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Claude Bowers
Gladbrook Club
Helen Hargrave
nangRa
Qectestte
Boy Scout Drum and Bugle Corps
United Fruit Co
East
E Carr
Maxwell House Coffea
Blackstone Colfe
Whistler
Bayreuth
Wagner
Little World
Fulton
Big World
Cadillac Motor Car Company
General Motors Corporation
Detroit
Michigan
Cadillac
LA Salle
Ittis
Eme
Entz Cafe
First National Bank
Meat & Grocery CO
Commercial St
East Fourth St
Sycamore Sts
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