General Winfield Scott Hero of Mexican War Recalled
The piece salutes General Winfield Scott born in 1740 in Petersburg, notes his Civil War era retirement and 1866 death, and contrasts U S and Mexican political fates while praising his campaigns and appointments. It also discusses Sioux City concrete pavement progress, praising a commercial club invitation to nearby cities to inspect the work.
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Winfield Scott
Mexico
Petersburg
United States
Seater
Queenstown
Canada
Scott
Clippewa
Lundy's Lane
Anat
Senate
Flo
Florida
Harrison
United States Army
Vera Cruz
México City
Napoleon
Pierce
Bronx City
Commission
Sioux City
Middle West
Commercial Club
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Wastington En touraged printer slips on subhead
A printer misreads a subtitle causing the line to drop a key letter from the capital city name, altering the intended subhead and altering the readable text of the article.
Roosevelt and the 1916 Run in Republican Rank
The article argues Colonel Roosevelt will seek the presidency in 1916. It debates whether he will run as a Progressive or a Republican and suggests he aims to lead the GOP. It notes fear of Charles Hughes as a rival and warns prognosticators to reconsider their forecasts.
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Roosevelt
New York
Europe
Loosevelt
Charlies K. Hughes
Supreme Court of
Unit States
Rights and doubts in Cedar Rapids tobacco plan
The Sioux Cy journal questions Lies Maines and Cedar Rapids skeptics over a proposed paving project. Its next test comes when challenging Waterloo authorities and the Huairipal governing body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Business leaders urge postponement of anti trust laws
A delegation of businessmen and capitalists asked President Wilson to delay anti trust legislation, arguing it unsettles commerce and harms employment and capital investment. Wilson reportedly cautioned that uncertain, radical laws would hurt investment, while moderate measures now would be safer.
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Galiries
Wilson
The Center of Apprehension Claims Bluejigs and Tomcat Clash
A quirky tale describes a colony of bluejigs clashing with a tomcat over interests. The cat, though a line pet, inspired posturing as sentinels watched the cat while politicians chase larger game beyond Klinjaye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klinjaye
Viewpoint Mediation Moves at Niagara Falls Amid Stalled Carranza
The article notes rapid progress in mediation efforts at Niagara Falls with Huerta and the United States showing willingness while Carranza remains noncommittal. It stresses the need for Carranza to join, or the plan may fail to settle the current crisis. Carranza’s stance is a focal point in the peace process.
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Niagara Falls
Huerta
Willng
United States
Carradze
Carranza
Not Dead But Glad the Very Things a ail valshin
A garbled fragment discusses swimming, drowning dangers, and lessons at a beach, mentioning the Empress of Ireland disaster and safety admonitions. It shifts to a Nebraska case of jealousy leading to choking a wife, then references Desdemona and a Dallas union depot project costing 4.5 million dollars.
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Werering
Auramer
Empress of Ireland
Haverar
Willie
Forty Years Ago in Fort Dodge and Vicinity
Items from 1874 include a June wedding at Lime Springs Neward County between WC Brown and Mary E Hewett with Brown a former New York Central president. A severe wind and rain storm damaged Eagle township structures while Waterloo saw minimal damage. The Congregational General association held a reunion in the city and a lawn sociable drew large crowds. Washington DC visitors and local potato bugs headline regional notes. W W Cole, 24, formerly of Independence IA, promotes a show here June 18 donating proceeds to fire victims. Race bridge widening and replanking proceed as Cedar Falls Gazette editor last Friday. Christian camp meeting starts June 18 near New Hartford for two Lord’s days.
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Huersday
Lime Springs
Neward County
WC. Brown
Mary E. Hewett
Fire devastates Dubuque lumber yards and factories
Twenty acres of lumber yards and factories in Dubuque burned Saturday night, causing a loss estimated at 759000 dollars. Nearby observers note the extreme heat and report the fire as severe amid drought conditions affecting farms and crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Henry Grout
Waterloo
World Opposes Individuality and the Self
A reflection on how society, family, school, church, and business push for conformity, suppressing individuality. It argues enduring struggle to express one’s life force and self, claiming true religion values finding and staying true to personal identity. It cites the theme of overcoming to gain the Crown of Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finnan
Waekers
Reli Rion
Sioux City Concrete Paving Draws Iowa Debate
Sioux City’s concrete highways spark praise and skepticism as Des Moines and Cedar Rapids papers question durability and demand proof of crack resistance. The discussion notes Sioux City’s successes and past less favorable sections, including older block pavements and newer sarcolithic work on Fifth Avenue.
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Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
A Moment of Fun Our Handicap
A naval architect of the Scotch firm behind the Aqui tania praises America in New York fare. He notes natural advantages, cites Clyde river dredging, and recalls Scots pride. A critic quips about Providence versus self-made rivers as Mississippi and Delaware are mentioned.
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W. H. Ellis
Aquitania
America
New York
Clyde
Mississippi
St. Lawrence
Delaware
Providence
Strengthens Ticket in Primary Fight Across Iowa
Mason City Times notes the primary contest against Governor Clarke aids the Republican ticket. The Dubuque Times Journal commends newspapers for urging party purification. The Cedar Falls Record mentions rumors of former sheriff candidates plotting a comeback.
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Mason City Times
Clarke
Lee
Rowley
the Courier
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Henderson the sprinter and a wild misquote flap
The piece mocks local politics and media, recalling Henderson as a sprinter, while ridiculing Cedar Rapids and Iowa City figures. It notes tensions between the Cedar Rapids Republican and Cedar Rapids newspapers and criticizes the State University of Iowa City.
Poetic Judge Casts Light on Public Scandal
The Chicago Record-Herald notes a breach of promise verdict for $20,000 against Georgia Jay and criticizes William Rodeheaver's reputation. It questions the impact of his religious music work amid a scandal involving alleged romantic entanglements.
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William Congress
Georgia Jay
Rodeheaver
Birds and Bird Protection at the Public Library
The library displays a bulletin on Birds and Bird Protection with pictures and articles from various magazines. A list of readable references at the library preserves titles by Beal, Burroughs, Doubleday, Forbush, Hornaday, Weed, Wright, and others, including magazine pieces and government protections for migratory birds.
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Beal
Burroughs
Doubleday
Forbush
Hornaday
Wright
Citizen Bird
Abirdlife
Birds in Print: Bird Slaughter and Habitat Debates
A digest of periodical references from 1913 debating birds and conservation. Items include Slaughtering the Birds by Law and Three-Arch Rocks Reservation, plus articles on attracting blues birds and worldwide bird slaughter across Outlook Atlantic Literary Digest and Country Life.
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R. of Re
Three-Arch Rocks
Atlan
A. C
Country Life
Bryan's Property Listed for Taxes
Lincoln reports William Jennings Bryan remains comparatively poor after filing with the county assessor. Personal property values total 10 326 dollars in Lancaster County with real estate holdings including land near Lincoln, a Mission Texas farm, and a Florida home, while other assets include notes secured by mortgages, money on hand, and various personal belongings.
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Lincoln, Neb
William Jennings Bryan
Lincoln
Bryan
Lancaster County
Mission
Texas
Florida
Ween Rene
Annie Ey
Iowan Banker Proposes Social Center Plan
Washington June 10 A Forest City banker Mr Jasper Thompson proposes a rural social center idea in a letter via his son Bert Thompson to Senator. The plan aims to establish a community hub funded and run locally to benefit residents and groups.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
Jasper Thompson
Forest City
Bert Thompson
Mothers Friend Promoted for Expectant Mothers Aid
An article extols an external abdominal remedy known as Mothers Friend sold in drugstores. It claims it eases muscle strain and tension during pregnancy and mentions a Bradfield Regulator Co booklet with pregnancy topics including morning sickness and breast concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lamar Bldg
Atlanta
Senator Kenyon Pushes Rural Social Center Initiative
Kenyon promotes turning a modern farm house near Forest City into a rural social center and asks the Department of Agriculture to send a federal expert to Winnebago County. The plan hinges on available funds and a furnished house courtesy of Banker Thompson. The aim is to keep farm youth on the land with community social centers.
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Kenyon
Forest City
Department of Agriculture
Winnebago County
Thompson
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Harry W. Brown
Alfred W. Hoffman
O'Keefe
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Dr. Hoffman
Drs
Dentists Office
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Ralston
Syndicate Building
Eee
A. J. Farnham
Mack
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