One Hundred Years of Peace Between United States and Britain
A reflective essay celebrates the 1816 Treaty of Ghent marking a century of peaceful relations. It praises diplomatic methods over military force, highlights figures like Webster Ashburton and Seward, and urges nations at war to follow the Golden Rule for lasting peace. The piece notes the enduring unfortified U S Canada border and the restraint shown by both nations during disputes.
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Ghent
England
United States
Canada
Europs
America
Alabama
Pasion
Patrona
Webster
Lord Ashburton
William H. Seward
Trent
North
Nalons
To the Heart of the Matter Perspective on old objects and memory
The piece muses on why ancient ruins and relics captivate us more than new things. It contrasts crumbling fortresses and antique armor with peaceful modern structures, suggesting beauty lies in perspective and time. It asks how future eyes will view present deeds, even the brutal ones, as they age into relics.
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New England
Rhine
Saint Augustine
Nursamburg
Emerson
Aftermath of Fanny Crosby’s Sightless Career Ends
The piece recalls Fanny Crosby ending a sightless career at ninety-seven, crediting a humble poultice with inspiring a spirit that produced 6,000 songs and gave hope to countless people. It then pivots to a broader question about Europe’s bloodshed and the red hue of aftermath amid war.
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Fanny Crosby
Europe
Courageous Stand Marks U S Policy Toward Germany and Britain
An editorial lauds the state department for bold notes to Germany and Britain over neutrality and protection of American life. It argues the letters strengthen U S leverage and warn against weak diplomacy, praising foresight and judgment in the administration.
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State Department
Germany
United States
Great Britain
Humble Irony of a Banker Turned Beggar in New York
Colonel William Wayne Belvin once a London banker and railway executive, now a waiter, was jailed ten days for begging after asking a fellow waiter for 25 cents. Five years earlier he lost a million in speculation, a fall from wealth that sparked reflections on fate and fortune.
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William Wayne Belvin
London
Court of St. James
San Francisco & Eastern
Port Angeles & Eastern
New York
Col. Belvin
Hien
Dillion
Farmers Question Competition Fixes on Grain and Livestock Prices
W B Quarton of Algona Iowa argues in Mason City that Chicago market prices for grain and livestock are not determined by fair competition. He recalls past trades, the rise of packers, and how price margins harm farmers and consumers.
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Chicago
W. B. Quarton
Algona
Farmers' and Grain Dealers Association of
Mason City
Iowa
Waterloo
Mr. Quarton
Anybody
New York World Exports Hit Record in December
The December exports reached 132 million dollars, the largest on record, with January figures expected higher. Early February partial returns show a 44.59 million dollar trade balance, implying about 180 million per month and over 22 billion annually. President Farrell of United States Steel predicts a balance of at least 1.6 billion for 1916.
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New York World
Farrell
United States Steel Corporation
The King of Italy A Modern Working Monarch
George Fitch portrays Victor Emmanuel III as a modern king who must balance duties across politics, diplomacy, finance, and crisis response. The piece contrasts royal pomp with the demanding, service heavy role of today’s monarch, noting his popularity and rigorous workload since 1900.
Federal Reserve Policy Criticisms and Bank Allocations
A letter discusses the Federal Reserve System in 1915, questioning its benefits to smaller cities and farming communities, noting low bank membership in the Seventh District, and citing figures that show limited new currency and loans. The writer quotes Charles Dawes and argues the system favors large institutions over small towns.
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Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Federal Reserve Bank of Our
Iowa
Ilinois
Michigan
Indiana
Wisconsin
Banka
Great Banks
Chicago
Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve
Air
Charles G. Dawes
Reserve
United States
Federal Reserve Bank
Unprecedented boom signals strong trade and debt payoff
The article argues a booming industrial era is underway driven by trade forces and foreign exchange gains. It notes debt repayment progress and returning gold, while denouncing persistent whiners. It cites Municipal Journal urging early year planning for paving and construction to speed growth. City engineers report benefits and many towns planning paving programs before January’s end.
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Municipal Journal
Cheesh Factory Spends Large Sum for Milk
The Fowler company reports purchasing 1,411,987 pounds of milk for its Janesville cheese factory in 1914, paying $19,260.32, an average of $1.36 per hundredweight.
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Fowler Company
Janesville
Blood Purifier S S S Brawls Through the Body
An advertisement touts S S S as a blood purifier that cleanses the system, relieves rheumatism, catarrhal congestion, skin eruptions, and supports kidney bladder and lung function. It claims long standing public trust, harmless stomach effects, and urges readers to obtain S S S from a druggist and read the folder that describes its claimed medical department support.
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S&s
Swift
ST Swift Berg
Atlanta
Meritol Eczema Remedy Emphasized as Skin Disease Treatment
The article argues eczema is a skin disease not a blood condition and promotes Meritol Eczema Remedy applied directly to the skin. It lists prices and mentions Red Cross Drug Co Henderson Drug Co Waterloo Iowa as providers.
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Reds Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Waterloo
Iowa
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Federal Reserve Bank System
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la Porte City
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Mi Towa
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