Austin the Capital of Texas and Its Peculiar Histo ry
The article extols Austin Texas as the southernmost state capital on the Colorado River and notes its founding in honor of Stephen Austin. It recounts the city’s growth, claims about its population of 36 000, its seven state institutions including the University of Texas, and a colorful history including Lake McDonald and a costly capitol building. It lampoons railroads and taxes in bold, humorous notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Colorado River
Rio Grande
Mexica
Stephen Austin
United States
Houston
Huntsville
University of Texas
Lake McDonald
Avalon
State of
Chicago
Capitol
Detroit
Idea of God Changes with Culture and Growth
Dr Frank Crane argues that the notion of God shifts with culture while God remains constant. He traces how democracy, morality, pain sensitivity, and social changes reshape our mental image of God, duty, property, and relations, viewing it as steady growth rather than drift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe Ktege
Frank Crane
God
Saint Catherine of Siena
Clothes and Sex Appeal in a Chicago Dress Debate
A critique of fashion at a Chicago biennial for women clubs argues the moral issue lies not in modesty but in conformity to sex appeal driven by male greed. It urges women to resist suggestive dressing, seek education, and lead by example rather than scolding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cdubs
Chicago
Muaternlem
Dali
Hissengzas
Club Women of America
First Rudiments Dub Dictates Peace Terms Statment
The text notes the mediators as the first rudiments of power and asserts the victor holds the right to dictate peace terms. It emphasizes power as shaping post conflict arrangements and underscores the principle of victor decree in settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dub
Prnves-Journel
A Fc
Labor Federation backs part time trade schools in Iowa
The Iowa State Federation of Labor favors broader support for state run trade schools. President Strief highlighted Ames and Waterloo programs at the Davenport convention as part of a broader push to train workers without high school, including day and evening offerings for youth and men. The plan aims to widen labor support and counter monopoly by expanding membership and public education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Strief
Davenport
State College
Ames
E. K. Smith
Waterloo
Lgbor
Wiichy
Agaon
Taft
Fragmented Note on Caruso and Seasoned Singing Plans
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Enrico Caruso, a woman, and an evangelistic tone. It references a period, a letter, and editor's suggestion about singing. Details are unclear, with many broken phrases and missing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enrico Caruso
Toni Ye
Delux
Railroads Sparks and Public Struggles Across Cities
Fragmentary 1900s style notes discuss railroads under government ownership, workerless slippage, and imminent financial strains. Mentions include Rock Island, New Haven, and Western lines, with calls from figures like Pinchot and existing political tensions. The item hints at public works, school building efforts, and broad economic distress amid evolving transportation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presen
Inevita
Hlomstite
Janedal
Rock Island
Editorials on banking freedom and smoke reform in Europe
A New York World dispatch from Utica praises bankers who defy Rockefeller Morgan pressure as proof the money system is breaking from the old order. It notes European efforts to curb smoke, citing Hamburg and Helsingfors societies and engineeers classes, linking smoke abatement to fuel efficiency. It highlights Cato Sells as a Texas praise for Indian affairs, and reflects on opportunities that reward those who pursue them, citing historical moves from Iowa to Texas and executives returning successful.
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Dawn
Financial Freedom
Uticn
N. Y
New York World
Rockefeller- Morgan Combine
Bankers of Group, 2
New York Federal Reserve, District
New York Clearing House
Utica
Rockefeller-Morgan
Europe
Hamburg
Finland
Hambure
Glasgow
Froye
Mackstoke
Germany
Helsingfara
Earh
Opportunity
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cato Sells
Texas
Cato
Secretary of the Interior
Iowa
Thompson
Bill Burke
Jones
Peterson
Rio Grande
A Moment of Tun The Invisible Seat in Princeton
Former President Tali describes a weight loss diet of green vegetables non fat meats and dried fruits claiming it was easy and left him light. A trolley car anecdote follows about a petite man offering a seat to a large woman prompting a witty exchange about manners and kissing the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tali
Princeton
Unclear fragment hints at wedding hazards and emetic note
Fragment mentions a Cleveland Plain Dealer piece on a risky wedding topic with phrases about a bride and poisons swallowed by mistake and an emetic, suggesting a safety warning or misadventure. The text is fragmented and lacks cohesive event details or names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
VIEWS OF THE PEOPLE A Reply to Sliver
A reader defends animal welfare, challenging Sliver's criticism of humans and Creator. GEO. W. SALISBURY of Reinbeck Iowa repels alleged cruelty claims and argues for wiser care of domestic animals. The letter criticizes the writer’s views as misinformed.
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Sliver
the Courier and Reporter
Mother's Friend touted as safe relief for expectant mothers
Prospective grandmothers recommend Mother's Friend to ease pregnancy strain on muscles and ligaments. The externally applied remedy is said to reduce nausea and nerve tension, aiding morning sickness and twitching. Prepared by Bradberg Regulator Co of Atlanta and advertised for over twenty years in drug stores nationwide.
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United States
Bradberg Regulator Co
Lamar
Atlanta
Handling fragile mail by postal workers in slow service areas
A discussion notes that in five months of experiments about 3.6 percent of eggs broke and 2.3 percent were wasted when mailed. The report suggests breakage will drop as postal workers gain experience handling fragile matter and the issue affects those far from express service.
Elks Sign Up for Iowa Trip With Band and Parade
City residents sign up for a special train to Iowa City for the state Elks convention. The event includes a 50 piece Cedar Falls band, 65 lodge members, and a grand parade with schoolchildren, a baseball team, and a dinner. Travel plans show multiple sleeping cars and a baggage car as the group prepares for the journey and return Saturday morning, June 20.
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Helple
John Lilley
Margaret Heiple
Tilfred Bell
Tilfred
Elke’ Lodge
Marshall
Etty
Town City
Cedar Falls
Sioux City
Iowa City
Frday
Meredith Campaign Spent Six Thousand in Senate Race
Des Moines In June 12. Believed to be far under earlier estimates, E T Meredith filed with the secretary of state a report showing six thousand dollars spent in his United States senatorial race with Connolly. The congressman spent a similar amount. Printing postage and office help formed the major share of the total. Also notes Waterloo students returning home from Mount St. Joseph's college at Dubuque for summer vacation with several named companions.
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Des Moines
E. T. Meredith
Secretary of State
United States
Connolly
Meredith
Waterloo
Mount St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Marjorie O'Keefe
Beatrice Gorham
Elizabeth Mann
Jeanne Birdsall
Mae Buchan
Cerrude Shaffner
Jeanne Siherling
Ninety Attend Poyner Township Picnic At Frost Farm
Dewar Iowa June 12 Special report says about ninety residents from the town attended the Poyner township picnic at the Frost farm one mile south of Raymond. The event featured a school child float and lively chatter about Mazie’s marriage as the main conversation, reflecting local rural life.
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Dewar
Poyner Township
Frost Farm
Raymond
Mazie
Scott
Baking Helps By Mes Janet McKenzie Hill Editor
Boston Cooking School Magazine guidance on cake baking advises a two stage oven: moderate heat until the cake rises fully, then hotter to brown quickly. Extreme heat hardens dough and halts rising, causing an uneven center as gas forms inside.
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Mes
Janet McKenzie Hill
Boston Cooking School Magazine
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Texas Mall
Atos Pinchot
Peph Mhl
Pwin
Maueayett
Beatin Phittsty
Wilson
Indorse Sells
Prim
Geo. W. Salisbury
Reinbeck, Ja
Washington
Department of Agriculture
N . Kidgways Seu
ELKS
Howe
Victoria
Vancouver
Seatile
Colorado
Solero Springs
Pueblo
Maine
Portland
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Massachusetta
Boston
Michigan
Charlevoix
Mackinaw
Isle Roya
Minnesota
Ortland, Victoria
Taylors Falls
Cass Lake
Greenland
Madison Lake
Waterville
New Jersey
Atlantic City
New York
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Chautauqua Lake
George
New York City
Ontaris
Muskoka
Muskoka Lake District
Toronto
Oregon
Paul
Mintsapolia
Duluth
Alexandria
Annandale
Glenwood
Paynesville
Lindstrom Lakes
Phom T
Iabekona
Cee Nes
Montreal
Ural
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Spokane
Tacoma
Chisago Superior
Hayward
Shell Lake
Turtle Lake
E. P
McHenone
Great Western
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Man Ae Pourte
Box Candy & Specialty
Lafayette Building
4Th
Jaguzxsa Mra. Co
Kemble
Third and
Jefferson Streets
East Fifth Street
Water and
Sycamore Streets
C. E. Phifer
John E. O’keefe
Harry W. Brown
Alfred W. Hootmann
O'Keefe
Brown
Hoffman
Drs
Gerrit J. Bennett
Sergeon
Grant Ave
Ralston Srcarcer
Syndicate
A. J. Farnham
Black Building
Phontes—Res
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
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