The Wolf in a Long-Legged, Lanky Lament on Wolves
A historical essay contrasts the true wolf with a two legged predator, noting the animal’s relentless hunger and dangerous bite. It describes wolves in Russia and the United States, their impact on livestock, regional habitats, and legal bounty systems, while drawing cynical parallels to human wolves in politics and law.
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Ilinois
Indiana
New York
Lim
Ihlims
United States
Valuations Disputed as Iowa Counties Overstate Farm Land Values
Investigation by the executive council finds two counties overvalued farm land in 2014, with Van Buren County inflating to exceed state order by more than 2.5 million dollars. Auditor's final figures reach 16.65 million against an ordered 14.27 million, causing farmers to pay roughly 2.99 million more in taxes. Twelve counties either ignored or did not raise values as directed. Black Hawk and other counties show smaller excesses or shortfalls. The council seeks explanations. unresolved cases may go to the attorney general. Governor Clarke and Attorney General discuss the implications for taxation figures in Van Buren County.
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Es Moines
Executive Council
van Nuren
John W. Rowley
State Council
Mark Igook
Black Trank
Council
Buller
Clarke
Decatur
Hardin
Shelby
Warne
Winnebago
Wright ‘Conty
Wright County
George Cossyn
W.S. Allen
van Buren
Clearinghouse Weekly US and Canadian Clearings
The Bradstreet's Journal reports United States city clearings for the week ending July 23 at 4 011 387 000 dollars, up from 3 172 004 000 last week and 2 907 647 000 from the year earlier. Canadian clearings total 160 909 000 dollars. The summary shows percentage changes from last year and includes a partial annual comparison.
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Hank
United States
Bradstreet’s Journal
New York
Golf and Reason in the King William Statutes
A satirical take on golf versus non golfers arguing for abolition as a public duty. The piece parodies archival law and cites 1609 King William statutes on archery and idle sports, contrasting famous figures and faith in peace with the futility of debate over golf and its social divide.
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Kolf
William
Scotland
Thomas Fhialson
Taft
Peace
Avoirdupois
Rockefeller
Carrexie
Woodrow Wilson
Gall
Despair in Russia under Czarist rule and looming strikes
A stark critique portrays Russia as medieval and repressive under Czar Nicholas II. It cites widespread surveillance, censorship, and violent suppression of workers, arguing the regime will shoot strikers and deport rebels to Siberia while condemning Russia as a reproach to civilization.
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Russia
Czar- Nicholas
Dvornik
Siberian
Straws and Fair Lips in a Napkin Woven Tea Talk
A local diary tone laments straw usage at soda bars and the social etiquette of sharing drinking implements. The writer jokes about straw distribution, germ concerns, and possible sanitary schemes to separate saliva from beverages, all framed in a satirical, early 20th century voice.
Cedar River pollution sparks Cedar Rapids debate
Government experts test Cedar River water and ice at Cedar Rapids amid pollution fears. High bacterial counts found in ice lead to packing suspensions and meat hold ups. Citizens may demand pure supply or river cleansing measures to protect downstream towns.
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Waterloo
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Senate
Knife in Crucifix Is Like People Prisoners From State Senitenti Aries
The article discusses legal changes to allow the state to keep drained swamp lands and cites the executive council’s stance that no lakes in town shall be drained, while noting several marshy areas once called lakes may be affected. It emphasizes land drainage and property sales to adjoining owners with questions about valuation.
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Executive Council
Towa
Dagger in the crucifix sparks moral critique at Crema
A columnist at Crema in Mary reports an ornate crucifix dagger found behind the crucified figure. The piece uses provocative imagery to critique hypocrisy and moral counterfeiting, arguing most people remain plain and honest while a few possess concealed knives of manipulation.
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Crema
Mary
John Addington Symonds
Torse
London
Little Aggravations and Witty Exchanges Across Papers
A collage of brief vignettes from newspapers includes quips about delays, a wife going to the movies, a derisive artist, a jokey exchange about a renting agency, a wartime regiment plan, and a bold electric fixtures ad from Black Rank Electric Co.
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Black Rank Electric Co
War shadows spread as Austria-Hungary breaks with Servini
Sunday briefing reports war imminent as Austria-Hungary severed diplomatic ties with Servini and Russia declares mobilization while martial law spreads across the empire. Repartee of violence follows in Duluth where Martin Johnson shoots his wife during a public demonstration amid a 200-strong crowd. Chicago sees the passing of Charles Henrotin, early Chicago Stock Exchange leader and former Belgian consul, amid a shifting federal army scene in Mexico City where Antonio Esa’s rebellion is crushed.
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London
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Duluth
Minn
Martin Johnson
Chicago
Johnson
Charles Henrotin
Chicago Stock Exchange
Belgium
Consil
Turkey
Mexico City
Antonio Esa
Federal Army
Rojas
Suffragists Call for Gems Gift to Fund Campaigns
Chicago July 27. National Woman Suffrage Association campaign committee urges women nationwide to donate gold and silver jewelry to fund suffrage drives in seven states Ohio Missouri Nebraska Nevada Montana and the Dakotas. Led by Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs Meddill McCormick the appeal seeks about 860000 by August 15, with plans to spend 15000 in Ohio 10000 in Missouri and 4000 in the remaining states. A Boston group sent a large donation but fund-raising relies on many small gifts.
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Chicago
National Woman Suffrage Association
Anna Howard Shaw
Medill McCormick
Ohio
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
Montana
Dakotas
Boston
Corson's Plan for Holding Lake Beds Liked by Council
Des Moines July 2 Attorney General George Cosson favors state retention of lake beds reclaimed by drainage. The plan, likely to be adopted by the state executive council, pauses Rush lake drainage petitions in Vale Alto county until the legislature meets next winter to allow potential drainage reforms. The attorney general also seeks future drainage of marsh lands and abandoned lakes to be controlled by the state.
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Des Moines
George Cosson
State Executive Council
Rush Lake
Vale Alto
Electric operation cheaper than steam for railroad division
A speaker in Electrical World cites a 26 percent estimated saving for a 440‑mile railway division when using electric operation over steam. Direct current requires major feeder copper and conversion gear, with locomotives as a smaller share. alternating current reduces stationary gear but makes locomotive equipment more elaborate.
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