Ponderous Personages KOROILEZKO by George Fitch
The piece discusses Kosciuszko, portraying him as a fearless patriot whose life spans Poland and America. It notes his youth, trials in Europe, time in America, and efforts toward a republic, ending with his death in 1817 and burial in Russia’s view.
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Koroilezko
George Fitch
Poland
Kosciuszka
Austria
Kos PluRzko
New World
Europa
Sista
Battleslys
Koncluse
Tyradeuss Andrees Bonaventura
Mereczowszczyno
Srzese
Bia Paestun
America
Congress
Kosetinszko
Republc
Russia
Proasia
Sehvint
Sii
Iowa Fire Loss for 1914 Totals 5.86 Million in State
Waterloo had the largest single loss at 351 900 on Jan 26 1914. Des Moines reports 1914 fire toll of 71 deaths including 31 women and 20 children with gasoline and coal oil blamed for many fatalities. 4 296 fires endangered 25 840 499 in property. 13 recommendations urged for safer wiring storage chimneys and public school supervision.
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Des Moines
Iowa
O. O. Rue
Atate
Reformatory
Insane Asylum
Waterloo
Sioux City
Estherville
Roe
Department of Public Instruction
Railroads Seek Rate Increase and Fair Inquiry
Opinion argues railroads deserve fair rate review rather than political pressure. Call for systematic investigation before setting 2.5 cent to 2 cent rate realities, urging Iowa officials to assess facts and balance public interest with railroad viability.
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Tata
Iowa
Governor's condemnation prompts senate reform of staff
The governor's sharp criticism of the senate's history of employing a large, unnecessary staff for persuasive and political reasons provokes swift action. His pointed remark, though harsh, ensures the targeted practices will be corrected without delay.
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Senate
Pratt
A Hypothetical Atlantic Invasion and U S Armament Plants
The piece discusses a hypothetical enemy landing on the Atlantic coast and advancing inland from New York. It lists major U S ammunition, powder, arms, and naval works from New Jersey to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. It notes the risk of seizure of key facilities and warns that alarmist theories have sometimes proven prophetic.
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Pacific
Washington
New York
Hudson Maxim
Atlantic
United States Army
Picatinny Arsenal
Dover
N. J
Bridgeport
Conn
Union Metallic Cartridge Works
American and British Manufacturing Company
New Haven
Winchester Repeating Arms and Cartridge Company
Marlin Firearms Works
Springfield
Mass
Smith & Wesson Revolver Works
United States Arsenal
Hartford
Coon
Colt Patent Firearms
Pratt & Whitney Works
Mion
N. Y
Remington Small Arms Works
Utica
Savage Arms Works
Troy
Bethlehem
Big Cramp Shipbuilding Works
Philadelphia
Groton
Governors Island
DuPont
Catney’s Point
Parlia
Pompton Lakes
New Jersey
England
Plumbers Trial In Des Moines Sparks Oath Of Damnation
A government witness in the Des Moines plumbers trial invokes an oath promising “the horrors of the damned” if the trade agreement is violated. The testimony highlights anti trust law enforcement and the intense pressure used to enforce the covenant among tradesmen.
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Des Moines
Satan
War tensions rise over sea blockade and food imports
The article outlines Germany and Britain trading threats over a submarine blockade and sea access. It notes Germany demanding end to Britain's food import ban and Britain threatening to mine shipping routes. It discusses neutral nation risks, the war zone, and mixed public sentiment, including a remark on Jack Johnson.
Fragmented 19th Century musings on accuracy and labor
A collection of literary passages and commentary critiques mark the page. It includes a parable on precise data and a song-like bricklayer refrain. Also present are political notices about veteran pensions and a charity column from Waterloo reflecting wartime era concerns.
Formation of societies aids charities but cannot solve all
The text argues that merely forming societies helps but does not greatly mend matters. progress hinges on associated charities providing employment and opportunity to earn enough to sustain body and soul. It notes many who cannot work will still need help, and calls for those who can work to assist.
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Associated Charities
Omaha Mayors Target by Billy Sunday Campaign
Omaha ministers urge converting Mayor Dahlman during Billy Sunday revival. At a Ministerial Union meeting prayers focused on the mayor's conversion to Christianity, with lists of 10,000 or more Omaha residents to be reached and a push to win the city for Sunday. A library board committee will propose prayers on Sunday school work, and ministers expressed sympathy to Rev H. D. Kallna on the loss of a baby.
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Omaha
Dahlman
Ministerial Union
Young Men's Christian Association
Marshall
Presbytterian Theological Seminary
Dr.Marshall
Billy
Public Library Board
A. C. Douglas
Library Board
H. E. Hess
C. N. Swihart
Adolph Hult
Kallna
Crown Flow and Patent Ads Highlighted by Collier Letter
A fragmented page note references Crown Flow and a patent office letter from 1833, then surveys ad copy and fraud-fighting efforts. It highlights New York Life agent A OC Smith and a series of notices urging ethical advertising, urging personal business involvement to curb lies.
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New York Life
Com
OC. Smith
Post Office Department
Publishers’ Associations
Associated Advertising Clubs
Associated Advertising
California Syrup of Figs ad urges mothers to treat sick children
An advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as the cure for fevers stomach upsets and bowel cleansing in children. It claims the fruit laxative safely clears waste within hours and urges buying the genuine 60 cent bottle from the California Fig Syrup Company, warning against cheaper imitations.
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California
Iowa Fire Safety Laws Cited in State Report
The state fire marshal cites laws mandating fire cause instruction and alarm reporting by telephone companies, plus standards for housing sanitation and fire safety. He notes Iowa’s last year fire losses fell by 433000 while U S and Canada losses rose by 10000000, concluding Iowa shows improvement.
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Iowa
United States
Canada
Strayer Family Plans Florida Summer Move
Mrs. Strayer wife of John H Strayer left Johnstown to visit son Herbert in Niagara Falls N Y and intends early spring travel to Winehurst Saskatchewan Canada to spend summer with youngest son John E Jr his wife and child there the young man owns property in the area.
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Johnstown
Daily Democrat
Farm Seeks Wheat Planting On 320 Acres
Mrs Strayer plans to plant the entire 320 acre farm in wheat this season. Later she intends to visit friends in Waterloo Iowa with her youngest daughter Miss Emma. From Waterloo they will travel to Florida where she will join her husband to settle permanently in the sunny state.
Vinci Cod Liver and Iron Tonic Advertises Health Claim
Mrs Slack from Palmyra Pa praises Vinci for transforming her delicate child into a hungry, sturdier, healthier girl after trying the cod liver and iron tonic. The ad guarantees Vinci to make delicate children healthy and strong and lists Wangler Bros. Co. and Druggists as distributors.
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Uniaren
Palmyra
Vinci
Wangler Bros. Co
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
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Philadelpha
Paris
Napoleon
Kosciusko
Jong
Omer
Owa Lower
Germany
Great Britain
Bui
British Isles
Jack Johnson
Mexico
Europe
Mire Hut
Conan
V. Brussoff
Wnid
Wil
Elbert Archine
National Tribune
Tn Senate
Reepublians
Soldier Rell
Ie Donaldson
da. Abbott
KR. Thurton
Wn M. Palmer
Mn G. H. Bond
P. Reily
J. R. Williams
J. Hammond
Weote. Richards
J. A. Burrows
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Xiding
Eodety
Colliers
New York World
Vulcan
Coal Products Mfg. Co
Joliet
Itt
Atwill-Makeinson Coal & Coke CO
McCormick Bidg
Chicago
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
J. E. Strayer
Florida
Dancary
Charles City
Decorah
Manchester
M. D. Toop
District
Mgr
Iows
Peerless Check Protecting Co
Rochester
Alexander
Gen
Polk Blig
Towa
Cederk Wate
Pushel 1
Roy
Traument
Falls Union Mills Loo, Iowa
Menta
Y. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
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