Richard the Lion Hearted and His Turbulent Reign
A rough portrait of Richard I of England, son of King Meary I of Eneg dand, famed as a warrior king who spent little time on governance. He fought across Europe and the Holy Land, was captured and ransomed in Austria, and died in France in 1193 amid a reputation for battlefield prowess rather than statecraft.
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Hichad
Ichard
Meary I
Enegdand
Europe
Bereik
Mexico
Gam
Jim
Richard
England
Aray
Jerusalem
Palestine
Hla
Austria
Rome
Joti
France
Philp
Fathers Clubs a Great Success in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Iowa the Fathers' club movement gains national notice as founder Stevenson plans a federation of clubs across all fourteen districts. The program outlines monthly topics from September to May with invited speakers and aims to strengthen ties between fathers, schools, teachers, and the board of education to better the children.
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Council Whit
Council Bluffs
Fathers’ Club
Stevenson
United States
Fathers
Robert Bruce
Board of Education
Elie
Neyor
Bar Association of
Democratic Harmony Factionalism Marking the Democratic Convention
The piece examines intra party strife within the Jeffersonian Democrats, naming Clark and Wiland factions and criticizing leadership. It cites Bryan and Clark dissension, patronage quarrels, and editorials from Jack Dalton and I. F. Anderson, noting divides over prohibition and Wilson era appointments.
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Clark Democrats
Bryan
Jack Dalton
Manson
Allan
Thurman
Grover Cleveland
Kilver Dilek" Hand
Wain J. Bryan
Camp Clark
Woodrow Wileey
FE. Anderson
Forei Ily Independent
Wilson
Mryan
Wilasn
Whiele Dentaerathe P
Denner
Wilson Endavars
United States
Democratic Party
Chicago
The Guilt of a Dope Sale and Blood Money
A Chicago drug sale of 160 heroin tablets cost a drug trade $59. The piece questions who is truly guilty: the user of the drug or the system that profits from blood money.
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Chicago
Elevated playground opens on Williamsburg bridge approach
The article describes a new elevated urban park in New York built on the East River approach to the Williamsburg Bridge. The 68 by 436 foot space provides a cool breathing area for tenement residents and plans call for a chain of such parks along the east side with grass shrubs and trees to comfort all ages amid the city’s dense development.
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Manhattan
Williamsburg
East River
New York
Temperance Reform Poised By Two Types Of Soldiers
The Cedar Rapids Republican column lauds temperance work and recognizes the temperance agitator on the firing line. It argues both types of reformers are essential in advancing the cause, acknowledging the value of different approaches in a shared struggle.
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Cedar Rapids
Prohibition Debate and Proposed Federal Powers
The piece compares indirect and direct routes to constitutional prohibition through Congress. It notes The Outlook backs federal power without immediate national ban, while the current bill pursues direct prohibition. Lyman Abbott critiques prohibition as insufficient for millennial change and cites varied views including public safety and dairy health analogies.
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Congress
Lyman Abbott
New York City
Idea Spreads Like Grease Spot by Dr. Frank Crane
The piece argues ideas spread through minds like a grease spot and chemical mixing with the wind. It cites William James and Goethe to show that a person’s view of God and politics reflects their own character and mind-set.
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William James
Roosevelt
Goethe
Moments of Humor and Mockery Across Papers
A collage of quoted lines critiques and jokes from various newspapers. The pieces lampoon umpiring, parental expectations, and career hopes, weaving witticisms about a “white hope” player and a milkman’s fate with quips about Solomon and stenographers.
Temperance Growth Through Education Not Coercion
Cedar Rapids Republican argues abstinence momentum spreads nationwide and should progress gradually. Advocates less aggressive tactics and more educational influence from business and scientifically minded investors to reduce alcohol’s harms and shift society toward non drinking as the norm.
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Cedar Rapids
Nurse Advises Education Board Head To Lead State Instruction
Des Moines July 21 report P E McClenahan of the state board of education is a candidate for the post of state superintendent of public instruction next spring. New law requires the governor to appoint during the 36th General Assembly with Senate approval and the term to begin July. McClenahan, an inspector of sextonium schools, has worked with high schools statewide. The candidacy is already known among educators in the region.
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Des Moines
P. E. Mc Clenahan
State Board of Education
Thirty-Sixth
General Assembly
State Senate
McClenahan
Sétonium
Passenger Service Between New York and San Francisco
Inquiry about transcontinental passenger service in 1915 answered by a steamship line. The Kroonprinz and Finland will sail between New York City and San Francisco at stated intervals. The voyage takes sixteen days and round trip fares with berth and meals range from 12 to 50 dollars per person. Canal tolls necessitate higher rates than otherwise.
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New York City
San Francisco
Ueatfirtearive
Kroonprintz
Finland
SABC
Fire club formed by Mr. Blevenson organizes districts
About 100 people attended a meeting to support the fire club organized by Mr. Blevenson. The text notes the club’s spread to other districts beyond its origin and ongoing work through the years. It lists founding dates: May 12 1923 first, Nov 7 1923 second, Nov 21 1913 third, March 24 1913 fourth, plus additional clubs formed in ensuing months.
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Rasly
Alfasard
Blevenson
Bits
Last Hours of a Great Newspaper Chronicle
Excerpt recalls the final hours of the Chicago Inter Ocean with a memorial service in the composing room. Publishers, veterans, and workers hear dirges as presses stop, a funeral-like atmosphere fills the shop, and farewell tributes mark a historic decline in an era.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Walter Hurt
New York Morning Telegraph
Hermis H. Keblenst
Wade
Chapel Ag
Tilesos
Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam promoted for summer bowel troubles
This week Wakefield's Blackberry Balsam is advertised as the reliable cure for diarrhoea dysentery and cholera infantum. The ad claims 69 years of use and urges readers to stock up at 35 cents per bottle or two for a dollar.
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Wakefield
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Houston
Pratge
Washington Star
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Sydney Bulletin
Solomon
Cincinnati Enquirer
Boston Transcript
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Louisviire Courier
Journal
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Ohio
Kansas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia E.pinkham
Misa Evelyn Admir Stewart
Euphemia
Lydia
Tinkhar Medicine Co
Lyne
Mass
Tassengre Service
Thre Canal
Instrumento
Charles L. Edson
Colliers
Woods Bros
Maver Geasey
Eavey
Walt
Miatoki
Jagums Mpc. Co
Mane
Ad.irena
H. P. Staver
Waterloo
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E. A, Schrader
Pirst
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Independence
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
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Atlantic City
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Salt Lake City
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Fred Austin
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