Religion and reform push for social justice in 1910s reforms
A long feature argues the Religious Citizenship League drives a broad social reform program. It lists measures from suffrage and child labor bans to health, housing standards, education, and federal oversight. Prominent leaders cited include Drs Glenbel, Strong, Gladden, and Jane Addams. Local politics note W Law's Republican candidacy in Iowa.
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W. P. P. Bliss
Religious Citizenship League
League
National Health Bureau
New Zealand
Ideas of a Plain Man by Dr. Frank Crane
Excerpt discusses boredom and personal affinity in relationships. It notes the complex play of attraction and repulsion, hints at love, and muses on how others perceive us. The text references theater and poetry to illustrate social dynamics and the perils of failing to engage others.
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Frank Crane
Competition and the force that spurs progress
The piece extols competition as a driver of efficiency and lower prices while noting remedies like parcel post that curb excesses. It argues competition reveals itself when buyers choose, and praises its impact on services, though it warns financiers once resisted it until regulation curbed abuses.
Shoveling Snow and Tax Talk in Odd Notes
The item spots Jon D Rockefeller exercising by shoveling snow. It notes Mrs Ella Flagg Young defends income tax despite exemption. Rumor hints a congressional probe could reveal corruption at the Rock Island railroad tied to Water, Joe and the historic union station.
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Jon D. Rockefeller
Mr. Rockefeller
Ella Flagg Young
Chicago
Young
Rock Island Railroad
Joe
Union Station
Buying Foley's Honey and Tar Compound saves money
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is advertised as cost effective with a few doses stopping coughs and colds, one bottle lasting a long time. It allegedly heals raw inflamed surfaces and stops tickling throats, harsh coughing, croup, hoarseness, and grippe coughs, sold by all druggists everywhere.
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Foley
Fragmented Iowa newspaper clippings on politics and society
A collage of satirical notes and brief items from Iowa papers humorously critiquing California boosters, labor strikes, legal responsibility in auto mishaps, and President Wilson on tolls and suffrage. Scattered references include Des Moines advertising, city election advice, and a Des Moines famine sale among Mexican refugees.
Advertising Truthful in Law and City Policy
Des Moines attracts borers by hot air from the city, while honest advertising is upheld as both statute and policy.
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Des Moines
A Moment of Fun and Witty Snatches From Papers
A collection of quotes and humorous exchanges from various papers including the Atlanta Constitution and Baltimore American. Light verse about weather and life, a cartoonish exchange about knighthood for a show manager, a judge’s quip on authors' fortunes, and a bundle of love letters alleged to be valuable though not to a wife.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
PICK UNIVERSITY ORATORS
University of Iowa selected representatives for intercollegiate contests. John J. Gabriel of Waterloo won first and will go to the Northern Oratorical League contest in Madison Wisconsin. Benjamin G. Swab of Cedar Rapids took second and will compete for the Hamilton prize in Chicago. Frank Rehorst of New Frampton placed third.
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University
Town
University of Iowa
John J. Gabriel
Waterloo
Iowa
Madison
Wis
Benjamin G. Swab
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Frank Rehorst
New Frampton
Don’t neglect your stomach remedy advertisement
An old advertisement touts Mina Strom as a quick relief for stomach ills and digestive troubles. It claims regular use strengthens the stomach, soothes irritated membranes, and boosts digestion. It promises a healthier system and offers a money back guarantee from Wenger Bros. Co.
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Ray
Micootin
Wenger Bros. Co
Verdict Returned In Favor Of Gore In $50,000 Suit
In Oklahoma City on February 19, a jury returned a verdict for United States Senator Thomas P. Gore in the suit brought by Minnie E. Bond seeking $50,000 for an alleged hotel attack in Washington last March. The ten minute deliberation followed final defense arguments by S. M. Rutherford. Counsel for Bond had hoped to call Jacobs and others in rebuttal, but evidence was closed.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
United States
Thomas P. Gore
Minnie E. Bond
Washington
M. Rutherford
J. ¥. McMurray
Oklahoma
Robert L. Rogers
McMurray
Gore
McAlester
Rogers
Jacobs
Bond
Clark
Ordinary inconveniences strain a wife's patience in marriage
In Ruth Cameron's column a reader laments a drifting husband despite years of affection. The writer recalls a devoted wife whose husband now hates her, noting small quirks once laughed at now fuel his irritation and distance. The piece ponders whether minor personal foibles unlock marital rifts.
Domestic Thorns and Daily Courtship in Married Life
Ruth Cameron cites Montaigne to warn women that small irritations in daily life can erode love. She argues that as husbands grow tired, minor quirks become sharper, and a wife should anticipate and temper such frictions to preserve affection.
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Montaigne
Ruth Cameron
Pioneer Woman Frances E Martin Dies at 86 in Manchester
Frances E Martin a Delaware county pioneer woman died at her Manchester home earlier in the week. Funeral services were held from the home and interment was in Oakland cemetery. Born in Vermont December 20 1833 she married Martin Fink at nineteen and later moved to Freeport then Delaware county. The couple ran The Martin House for over thirty years before Mr Martins death in 1897. She is survived by daughter Mrs George Nelson and son Cal W Martin both of this city.
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Manchester
Iowa
Delaware County
Frances E. Martin
Oakland Cemetery
Freeport
Fink
Mr. Martin
Forrestville
Martin
Highways designated in Delaware County
Delaware county has 167 miles of county roads as shown on the county roads system map approved by the state highway commission. Three north south routes span the county from Colesburg to Band Springs, Tedgewood to Greeley and Hopkinton, and a northwest corner to Ryan. Two main east west roads also run through the county.
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Manchester
Delaware County
State Highway Commission
Colesburg
Band Springs
Tdgetwood
Greeley
Hopkinton
Ryan
Hawkeye highway and local routes noted in brief
The report mentions Hawkeye highway and other runs from Ryan to Hopkinton and Sand Springs. Berlin hosts a store displaying pictures of women who wish to become brides.
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Hawkeye Highway
Ryan
Hopkinton
Sand Springs
Berlin
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