Neola court ruling urged safer driving standards
The Iowa supreme court decision on the Neola automobile case shifts responsibility to drivers at rail crossings, urging motorists to slow or stop when crossings are obstructed or obscured. The piece argues this precedent will reduce wrecks and influence courts nationwide.
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Iowa Supreme Court
Neola
Council Bluffs
Tower Court
Supreme Court
Neola Boy
Iowa
Neola Bey
New Farmer Machinery Plan Takes Shape Across Farm Bureau
A committee of seventeen top U.S. farmers works with the Farm Bureau and allied groups to finalize a comprehensive plan for marketing farm products. They expect the system to be ready for submission once the outlines are completed.
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California
Opal
Farm Bureau
United States
Harding cabinet picks and public reception to Hughes
The article weighs the chances for Mr. Daugherty as attorney general and contrasts public familiarity with Hughes. It argues Daugherty’s relative anonymity may hinder early praise but credits his campaign management and potential to prove himself. It notes Harding's lead in the final showdown and suggests reserve judgment until proven.
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Harding
Hughes
Daugherty
Nati
Local Plans Stirring Waterloo Visit For Judge Landis and Gen Dawes
In a lively suggestion the piece imagines Judge Landis and Gen Dawes arriving in Waterloo for a preliminary event. It proposes a harmless practical joke leveraging a highway spill on Logam avenue toward Bremer county line to put them in jocular spirits, assuming the trip remains safe.
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Landis
Gen. Dawes
Waterloo
Logam Avenue
Bremer, County Line
President Wilson Favored Belgium Debt Cancellation Idea
The note suggests President Wilson supports canceling Belgium's debt to the United States by taking over an equal amount in German bonds, seen as a workable plan.
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Wilson
Belgium
United States
Dust Fever From Dusty Workfields And Health Q A
Health Talks by John R Huber M D discuss dust fever among threshing and flax hatchelers noting dust induced illness can resemble pneumonia with fever chills and nasal discharge. The article also includes reader questions on eye strain nasal catarrh and vocal implications with answers and a note on sending stamped envelopes for replies.
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Sheffield
Pye
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerson
Imogene debuts a bold new hat as Andrew grills its style with sharp wit. He critiques its horsey design and pomp omitting a dressy setting, while she defends the piece as a striking creation in this flirtatious scene.
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Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Imogene
Andrew
Kelly
Hidden Extremes? A Glimpse From Prohibition Echoes
In a fragmentary slice of old newspaper prose a note on bootleggers retreating to mountains contrasts with a modern hotel job account. The piece hints at social changes and elusive women in ads, signaling shifts from lawless hiding to structured work life.
For Three By Frank L Stantom Poem About Simple Joys
The piece recalls simple pleasures and shared meals, coffee and crackers, oysters, laughter, and friendship as life’s joys brighten weary hours. It contrasts happiness with sorrow and notes how companionship sustains through tough times. The tone is reflective and nostalgic.
Classy Lid and a Classy Woman Sparks in a Quarrel
In a heated moment Imogene rebukes Andrew for comparing her hair to a horse’s mane while he taunts her. He claims the conjured insult hurts her feelings as he compliments her “classy lid” and a “classy woman” amid their flirtatious exchange.
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Andrew
Side Talks Courage Against Life's Fears
Ruth Cameron urges readers to stop living as cowards and choose courage in facing life’s hazards. She links health to courage, cites biographies of resilient figures, and argues optimism fuels inner strength over pessimism, urging self‑talk to assert bravery.
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Psoule
Mary Lyons
Carl Parker
Chariotte Bronte
Scott
Correct English Ten't Sar Style of Ought and Should
The passage debates proper modal usage with phrases like ought to refuse to accept and should have accepted. It contrasts correct forms such as he ought to have gone home with incorrect variants and questions whether he should have accepted or refused.
Pullman Porter Reflections On Struggle And Hope
A fragmented diary style note captures a Pullman porter’s wary view of poverty and work in difficult times. The voice questions labor, race, and dignity while seeking better prospects and small daily victories. The piece centers on resilience amid hardship.
Iowa editors heed Henry C. Wallace agrarian creed
Des Moines Capital reports Wallace urging farmers to be self reliant and price level minds, arguing against quick legal fixes and noting postwar costs surpass farm income. He calls farmers to patient, businesslike mastery of agriculture and warns of Europe Asia hunger amid Iowa overproduction. Fort Dodge Messenger endorses council manager plan as proven urban governance.
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Henry C. Wallace
Des Moines
Iowa
Wallace
Congress
Mr. Wallace
Europe
Asia
Pleasant Hill Exposition March 2 at School House
The Pleasant Hill school near town will host an exhibition March 2 featuring stableaux dialogs declarations charades and music. Miss Field spoke against women’s suffrage to a large Russell hall audience last night prompting debate on women’s roles. Reverend D B Champlin died Monday after lung congestion leaving a widow and two daughters. charity is invited to aid the family through local ladies. Dr A Middleditch fell ill Saturday and was carried home from his office.
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Pleasant Hill
Miss Field
Russell’s
Champlin
Free Will Baptists
Fox Township
Gilbertville
Mysterious sleighride benefactor to Os ta l oo sa teachers
Forty years ago on a winter Saturday the Os taloosa school teachers were invited to a sleighride by a stranger with a scarfed driver. They were taken to a nearby village for a warm meal at no charge. The curious public wonders who funded the gesture.
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Ostaloosa
West Bank levee upgrade eyed for spring repair
Local notes mention a plan to raise the west river bank and spend about 2000 dollars on improvements expected to start as spring opens. Also included are notes on perfumes in flowers and a Q A about keeping goldfish in globes versus rectangular aquariums.
Local news brief from La Porte City February 1901
Twenty years ago on February 23 1901 La Porte City saw principal H B Lizer resign to edit the Progress Review. Alice Edwards won an oratorical contest at State Teachers College. Tramps in jail included a 77 year old man carrying 54 pounds. Fred Gilbert was killed by his own Illinois Central train at Dyersville. Ira Rodamer bought J W Logan property at Washington and BunE Streets. Mrs W W Marsh and Miss Lucy Kimball attended the wedding of Ivadel Laird and H L Hawkings at Jesup. Editor Van Metre’s fame spread for the Pat Crowe yarn and mixed editorial notices.
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Fred
Gilbert
Ilinois Central
Dyersville
Pat.Joyce
W. W. Marsh
Lucy Kimball
van Metre
Pat Crowe
United States
Waterloo
Maine
California
Council-manager plan debate on council election power
Supporters and opponents of the council-manager plan agree the new council will be elected by all citizens. The fiercest opponent and the strongest advocate would have equal input on who sits on the council if the plan succeeds.
Parrot Motto Puzzle Hints Honest Policy
A riddle notes a slogan linked to parrots claiming honesty is the best policy. The text plays on beheadment clues to fill successive blanks, referencing Earth and sunshine and a numbered answer 621.
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Breath and Bowels Aid
The ad claims Dr Edwards Olive Tablets, a vegetable remedy with olive oil, gently stimulate bowels and liver to purify the system. It says they relieve bad breath and are safer than calomel, selling for 10c or 30c and recommended for nightly use for a week.
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Parkersburg
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Cedar Falls
G. W. Barnes
S. A. Bishop
John Connolly
Yost
Edgar Pickett
Mona
Joe Turner
Albert Lea
Lucius Colby
Alexander O'Neil
Eagle Township
D. L. Hughes
James L. Robertson
Eliza O'Neill
Samuel J. O'Neill
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H. B. Lizer
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