To the Heart of the Matter about the Family Ideals
The piece argues the Family as the normative force shaping future society and government. It cites Kidd on the project of efficiency and envisions a world where production and growth follow a Family based moral and social order. It links unity of capital and labor, cooperation over competition, and a universal brotherhood, echoing Tolstoy and Burns in urging a peaceful, family centered civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Kidd
Tolstoy
Howard Mellamy
Henry George
Hubert Burns
Baltimore and Ohio Railroads Century of Growth and Pride
The Baltimore and Ohio, founded to link the Atlantic with the Ohio River, now spans 4500 miles and earns near 100 million dollars yearly. From 14 miles of mule powered track in 1830 to today’s double and triple tracked system, it hauls coal iron and people, with routes from Philadelphia through Washington to Chicago and St. Louis, amid dramatic expansion and public scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore
Canal Trust
Ohio River
Philadelphia
Washington
Potomac River
Harper’s Ferry
Allegheny Mountains
J. P. Morgan
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railroad
Why Are We Conventional A Look At Fear Of Change
A recent book argues conventionality stems from fear of the unknown and change. It surveys sources from Bushmen to New York leaders, showing progress comes when fear of the unconventional is reduced while propriety and respect for others’ fears guide change.
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Earth
Australia
Alaska
Japan
New York
Washington
London
Paris
Queensland
Lord Chesterfield
Col. Roosevelt
The Year and the Churches
The article notes many churches held annual business meetings, reporting healthy treasuries and records. It urges focus on spiritual purpose over financial health and warns that modern ideas may drive revolutionary changes within the next decade.
New York Times Survey on 1914 Trade Outlook for 1915
The Times surveys finance and trade prospects for 1915 amid war shadows. It notes steel demand rising and orders up, rail traffic improving, a new banking system aiding commerce, a stabilizing money market, and foreign exchange easing. The Stock Exchange reopened with renewed investment, Europe buying modestly, and overall optimism tempered by war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
the Times
Steel Corporation
Tate
fiThe Stock Exchange
Europe
War and sport on front line truce then forbid by authority
A fragment recounts soldiers on the British German front proposing a truce to play football during Christmas. Draws led to a two day pause in the war until authorities banned further games and fraternization. The piece also notes the Colorado coal strike ending with guarded miner gains and mentions Governor Clarke and other scattered, opaque references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Our Supremacy in Murders Attorney General Cosson Speech
Attorney General Cosson argues US murder rate far exceeds Canada Germany England and Wales France and Belgium. Citing Andrew P D White eight year study he links high murder toll to law enforcement enforcement gaps and economic costs of crime. He notes courts consume state resources as most government buildings operate partly due to crime.
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Cosson
Andrew PD. White
Canada
Germany
England and Wales
France
Belgium
United States
England
Wales
Supreme Court of the
Justice Court
Wellington and Napoleon drawn by a prince at Waterloo
Newfoundland Quarterly notes a tale of the young Prince of Wales showing Wellington a drawing featuring Napoleon on horseback and himself as the other figure. The veteran duke reveals he never laid eyes on Napoleon, while the Evening Courier is widely read in Waterloo homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Edward Vilas
Wellington
Prince of Wales
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Tadant
Mself
Lhsen
New York's Woman Commissioner Praised for Reform Work
Katherine Bement Davis, named New York City corrections commissioner by Mayor Mitchel, led Bedford Reformatory for Women for thirteen years and now runs the city prison system. Her approach emphasizes humane treatment, discipline, and rehabilitation with plans for a detention home and farm colony to restore self respect and useful civic roles.
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John Purroy Mitchel
New York City
Corrections
Katherine Bement Davis
New York
Katherine B. Davis
Vassar College
Berlin
Leipzig
Philadelphia
Bedford Reformatory
Davis
Bedford
Miss Davis
Dr. Davis
Mitchel
Tombs
Blackwell's Island
Iowa faces high costs as general assembly begins
Des Moines special correspondent notes the governor will outline a practical program to curb state expenses. The piece recalls past governors and highlights rising expenditures, new departments and commissions, and a shift toward efficient, economical public business. It cites Iowa taxes totaling 46 million with 2.7 million to state services and 4.5 million for institutions, underscoring ongoing fiscal demands on lawmakers.
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Des Moines
Jan
Towan
General Assembly
Gary. Carroll
Gov
Cummins
Clarke
Iowa
Colorado
Brora
Indiana
Illinois
New York
Oklahoma
Lake Preservation
Anda
Big Iowa legislative agenda outlined for 1920 session
A lengthy forecast of what lawmakers face includes state-wide budget balancing, taxes, and revenue reform. Proposals cover education funding, road and park development, prison industry labor, sanitation and health institutions, and a push for home rule in cities. Expect bills on workmen compensation, insurance regulation, auto taxes, and public utilities, with emphasis on reforming government structure and fiscal controls.
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National Guard
Maytag
Garst
Jones
Mattes
Barrabee
Iowa
Railroad Commission
Traud
Supreme Court
Association of Boards of Supervisors
Tax Commission
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Area
Real estate transfers listed by Black Hawk Co Abstract Co. include Carrie H Sherwin to John Stowe for lot 7 block 23 Cedar Falls at 5806 dollars. Lucy D Skippy to Jesse Miller for several fractions in sec 1 90 11 at 25 dollars. Myron Temple to Ray Reding for part lot 9 block 14 Doe s add 11. Olive M Mackey to Phoebe J M Murrin for lot 7 Pleasant View add Waterloo 1 dollar. Waterloo L T Co trustee W H Davis for lots 12 and 3 block Soash Park Waterloo 1 dollar. Ella M Mackey to Phoebe J M Murrin for part lots 8 4 and blog 4 Miller s add Waterloo 1 dollar. W J Burbank treasurer to Richard Robbins for lot 128 Pleasant View add Waterloo 0.48 dollars. Galloway Gibson Inv Co to Oli y McBride for lot 104 First add to Galloway 1 dollar. Olive McBride to M B Neff for lot 104 First add to Galloway 1 dollar. James L Kenyon to M B Neff for lot 50 Galloway Waterloo 1 dollar. 4 50 Illinois coal compare with other cheap coals Blim Co. Ce ad in ment
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Carrie H. Sherwin
John Stowe
Cedar
Lucy D. Skippy
Jesse Millersw
Myron Temple
Ray Reding
Doe
Hila. M. Mackey
Phoebe J. M
Pleasant Viey Add
Waterloo
Galloway-Gibson Inv. Co
Oliy McBride
Galloway
Olive McBride
M. B. Neff
James
Kenyon
German Specialist Dr Myers Promises Nonoperative Care
A Waterloo Iowa advertisement extols Dr Myers, the German Specialist, claiming he treats chronic diseases without surgery. It lists conditions such as appendicitis and gallstones, asserts high reliability, and provides address 71214 Earnest Street with office hours and a book offer.
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Myers
Furthey
Earantest Street
Waterloo
Towa
Mis
Suuday
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Clarke the Fox
Cedar Rapids
Puke
Ef_le McCollum Jones
Consolidated Rural School
Bureau of Printing
Woman's Reformatory
Foley
Ness Office
DR. Myers
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