Turbulent World War Strain Prompts Gloomy Iowa Debate
The Cedar Rapids Republican editorial notes fear of German aggression and predicts Kaisers troops possibly marching into Paris before summer. warns of Britain’s naval risks and wartime supply strains. It surveys Iowa political issues, urges highway funding by state plan, and comments on social topics from tub murderers to bachelor rights. The piece reflects a 1916-era newspaper mood with strong national and local concerns.
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Tse Iis
Petertiyed
Juennerg Wall
Ayote
Niceey
Aspen
Germany
Paris
Fnogland
Calais
Cedar Rapids
Elkde
Courier
Iowa
Courier and
Bryan and Walson Report on One Term Presidential Plank
Washington dispatch reports William J. Bryan may seek the Democratic nomination and oppose a single presidential term. The piece notes the 1912 and 1920 era discussions, Wilson’s stance, and historic sentiment against a third term, while mentioning Theodore Roosevelt’s 1912 bid and current wartime context without sensational detail.
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Washington
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Tirvan
Baltimore
Tirygn
Friends
Wilson
Theresas
Democratic Party
Democratic Congress
Congress
Theodore Roosevelt
Tatt
Courier and
Upor Pap
Lempeer
Wil+son
Drvan
Sears
Independent Mindset Promise in Personal Freedom
Fragmentary text discusses independence as a personal creed, urging fearless self-reliance and self-definition. It conveys a rugged ideal of inner strength, individual purpose, and avoiding external noise in choosing life direction.
Nations Celebrate U S Centennial Echoes Across World
A garbled yet vivid retrospective notes the United States aging into its hundredth year and the global view of constitutional heritage. The piece contrasts long-nurtured republics like France and Italy with evolving nations, pointing to the US as a mature, influential example as many states model the Constitution after it.
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Tao Ts
United States
China
France
Franca
United States of America
Italy
Kingdom of
Portugal
America
Belgium
Balkan States
Tranjomly
Germany
Western Hemisphere
Hyynt
Persia
Norway
The Stenographer and The Author Man Remember a Poem
A fragment from a familiar poem prompts memory as Molly the stenographer and an author recall lines. The piece then shifts to reflections on the “Average Mind” and the habit of lazy thinking, urging active effort to understand. Further sections discuss slovenliness of mind, and motherhood duties with a Hard-Working Man dialogue about Sunday care of children.
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Molly
Mmake
Will Mr Bryan Run for President, Editors Say
Iowa editors discuss rumors that William Jennings Bryan may seek the presidential nomination. The chatter notes his cabinet resignation as a possible signal and suggests his entry would affect political dynamics, with speculation about his stance toward the current president and party prospects.
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Bryan
Marshalltown Times
Wilson
Gnome in the Box Invites Wealth and Weds a Housewife
A tale begins with a weary woodcutter named Jans who frees a gnome trapped in a hollow tree. The gnome promises riches if released but warns of harm if freed again. Jans later traps the gnome back in the box, then frees him only long enough to obtain a treasure. His wife, hearing of wealth, vows to mend her cross temper and keeps it, after Jans reveals the gold.
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Jans
Tana
Sunome
Jana
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
New York
Citr
Armenian burning ship incident sparks editorial critique
The Cedar Rapids Gazette rehashes the Armenian affair underscoring private management and admiralty ties via Ambassador Page. It mocks reckless driving and notes the risk from drunken motorists, warning that more deaths may occur unless measures curb intoxicated wheelmen.
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Ambassador Page
United States
Germany
Independence Briefs: Marriage and Local Business Changes
E W McKee, son of Mr and Mrs Geo H McKee, wed Adeline Consuelo Vetter of New York City. McKee serves as a United States lieutenant. A Wr go Bros circus to perform Wednesday July 7. King buys Richard Keane insurance business and assumes control. King, formerly with Webster Seed, resigns to pursue insurance. The King family plans to return to Independence. Local churches plan union services over the coming months.
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Independence
E. W. McKee
Geo. H. McKee
Adeline Consuelo Vetter
New York City
McKee
United States
Mary
Go Bros
King
Insrance
Richard Keane
Webster Seed Company
Waterloo
Hoocens
School Age Numbers and Clerical Moves Noted
The number of persons of school age is 1,011. Rev. L. P. Craney, formerly in this city, has moved from Fairbank to Dubuque to lead St. Joseph's College. Mrs. Frank Dodson of Des Moines is also mentioned.
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L. P. Craney
Civ
Fairbank
Dubuque
St. Joseph's College
Frank Dodson
Des Moines
Tribute to Senator Cummins highlighted by labor federation
In Washington July 5 the American Federation of Labor salutes the Clayton anti trust law provision stating labor is not a commodity. The federation notes Senator Cummins authored the sentence and expects strong labor backing for his presidential bid.
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Washington, D. C
American Federation of Labor
Federation Organ 30
Cummins
Organized Labor
Darken Gray Hair with Q Ban Restore
An advertisement promises a simple, safe method to darken gray hair using Q Ban Hair Restore. It claims the product darkens gray hair, reduces dandruff and itching, and leaves hair soft and glossy. Available in a 50 cent bottle from Siansen & Protchers Drug Store, Waterloo Iowa, with mail order for out-of-town customers.
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Siansen & Protchers Drug Store
Waterloo
Iowa
Women Who Are Always Tired Promoted By Lydia Pinkham Medicine
Swane Creek Michigan and Hebron Maine women report relief from fatigue and female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. Testimonials from Annie Cameron and Cuantus Rows praise improved health and energy, with confidential letters to Lydia Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Mass.
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Swan Creek
Mich
Lydia B. Pink
Jham
Annie Cameron
R.E.D
Michigan
Hebron
Lydia E. Pickham
Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn Mass
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