Bryan and Mexico dominate Waterloo press debate
A long column in the Courier and Reporter weighs former Secretary Bryan's resignation from the cabinet, arguing it exposes weakness and harms U.S. diplomacy, while panels from Burlington and other papers discuss Bryan, German-Americans, and peace aims amid the Mexico crisis and calls for Republican gubernatorial candidates in Iowa. The pieces reflect era debates on national policy, diplomacy, and party strategy with names like Bryan, Von Bethmann, and local political figures cited.
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Michigan University Aims to Outshine Harvard in Athletics
The article surveys the University of Michigan’s rise from its 1827 founding near Ann Arbor to a major East Coast rival in sports and education. It notes large enrollment growth, a vast endowment, vast facilities including an impressive auditorium and stadium, and a national reach with many alumni in Congress and football fame. It references key figures James T. Angell and Fielding H. Yost and states the school’s colors are maize and blue while aiming to improve football to lure Harvard back to play.
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Princeton
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Michigan National Guard
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America
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Fielding H. Yost
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Autobiographical Threads in Classic Novels and Authors
The piece argues most novels contain autobiographical echoes, naming Dickens David Copperfield Thackeray Pendennis Bronte Jane Eyre Austen Pride and Prejudice and Little Women as prime examples. It notes writers often blend fact and fiction, with Barrie sentimental Tommy and Bunker Bean cited as especially persona driven. The author ponders why readers love autobiographical fiction.
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Dickens
David Copperfield
Pandennis
Thackeray
Dickans
Eridies
Tommy
Barrie
Bunker Bean
Silent Influence and Iowa Round Up Atmosphere
An essay on silent influence contrasts inner traits with spoken praise, citing a white haired imam’s reaction to a shrub’s fragrance. It mentions the Iowa Round-Up at Hotel Sherman, Chicago, June 21, inviting Iowa men to mingle, view a pageant, and attend a smoker and concerts. Also notes a fatal accident in Whittemore from a step on a toasty pine, causing death.
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Iowa
Hotel Sherman
Chicago
Towane
Hawkeye
Advertising Association of Chieago
Ana
Michigan Arena
Round Up of Iowans at Chicago Convention Feature
A spectacular feature at the world advertising convention in Chicago will be the Round-Up of the thousand men from Iowa. The event is highlighted as a major draw for attendees and showcases Iowa participation in the famed gathering.
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Chicago
Associated Advertising Clube
History of the US flag and its evolving design
In a June speech Elbridge D Madley outlines the flag’s evolution from colonial banners to the 1818 act restoring thirteen stripes and adding stars for new states. He recounts Betsy Ross’s role, Washington’s involvement, and the flag’s symbolic meanings of courage purity and fidelity amid changing arrangements for forty eight states.
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Congress
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Colonel Ross
Betsy Ross
What Iowa Editors Are Saying
Moore and Harding Mount Vernon Record says E. R. Moore may be urged by Harding supporters to run for lieutenant governor. The piece argues it would be unfortunate if Moore aligned with Harding, noting Harding’s opinions on roads and temperance differ from those of many Republican voters in the county.
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Charles City
Lafe Young
Ides Moines
Col. Young
Iowa
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Young
Courier and Reporter
Good Roads
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Harding
Senate
Temperance Forces
Manson Democrat
Germany
United States
Council Bluffs
Political opinions swirl over temperance and state race
The Des Moines Tribune notes eastern readers see Bryan resignation as a public service, while Manson Democrat warns Germany not to sever relations, and various Iowa papers question Harding's gubernatorial bid. Editors urge clear stands on whisky policy and political courage amid a fraught election landscape.
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Washington
The
New York Tribune
Bryan
Wilson
Colonel Bryan
Des Moines
Lecture Fees Change From Yearly to Nightly Rate
A terse note indicates a speaker will switch from earning $12,000 annually to a nightly rate of $500 for lectures, reflecting a major change in compensation for immediate engagements rather than long term yearly income.
Water readers rely on The Evening Courier and Reporter
The Evening Courier and Reporter is read in nearly every Water home, serving as a primary local news source for residents and families across the community.
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Evening Courier
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