Slaughter of the Innocents in Iowa Editorials
Local discussions rail at county governance waste and push for commission government. A column endorses reform while railing at the current board’s travel and expense, calling for professional management and currency reform as needed for stability. Also notes a federal bulletin urging mothers to nurse, warning cow milk in summer can harm infants and praising natural feeding by mothers.
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Rowand
Frank
Iowa
Rownd
Board of Supervisors
Gilbertville
Federal Children's Bureau
Good Health
The
Health and Hfficiency League of American
Bunge
Professor Bunge
United States
Hunge
Herod
President to push message through Congress
A garbled report notes the president plans to push a message advocating broad current measures. It mentions Senator Co ble and Representative Griss introducing the views in the Senate and House. The aim is to unite factions and advance the president's agenda.
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Senate
Coble
Griss
Spirit of Tre Iowa Press Fun of Shocking
The Iowa press column comments on political etiquette and shocking moments in public life. It notes a motion to delay a measure, and references reactions to leaders and officials. The piece also recalls memories of local roads, swimming at a legal house, and reflections from Judge Prouty about Waterloo and regional growth.
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Passident
Marsh
V.P
Marshall le
Iowa City
Lote
Tegal House
Dys Sotus
Dave
Originality as a blight and blessing in society
A critique of originality across dress, entertainment, and art. The author laments excesses in ragtime, Cubist art, and high voltage dance while praising practical originality like durable pants and streamlined architecture. He warns that too much originality breeds social ills, urging sensible reform and honest leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibven
Adam
Eve
Des Moines Tribune Notes on Patent Medicines
A Des Moines Tribune item discusses liquid patent medicines and their large-dose use, hinting at the risky naming of principal ingredients. The column also touches on public misfortunes and social commentary, referencing Taft losing weight after leaving the presidency and broader cost of living concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Tribune
Marshalltown
Taft
Intimate Ancestry and Odd Anecdotes in Early Letters
A collage of quotes and vignettes from 19th and early 20th century papers. Characters discuss piano street performances, noble lineage, circus roots, phonographs, and a humorous Washington tale about Lighthorse Harry Lee and a Westmoreland estate deed.
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Highton
General Washington
Harry’ Lee
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Washington
Westmoreland Place
Harry Lee
Westmoreland
Harry
Mount Vernon
PUBLICITY AS TO PUBLICITY
The federal publicity law of 112 grew as an appropriation bill rider aimed at owners of periodicals and truthful use of printed matter. Critics from the postmaster general and attorney general questioned its drastic aspects as publishers challenged constitutional limits in a test case led by New York presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
New York
Ching
Limportines
Fraucs
Post Office Department
Euateian Aha Vealthily al Tba Lam
Court Affirms Congress Power Over Mail Rates For Journals
The court rejects claims that law unduly regulates journalism and affirms Congress may classify mail and set conditions in public welfare terms. It notes the long use of special rates for periodicals and allows restriction to papers that disclose information the public welfare demands. The Monitor welcomes the ruling as advancing clean journalism and publicity about publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Monitor
Real Estate Transfers in Waterloo Listings
Real estate transfers recorded by Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co. show F. Kramer sells part of lot 17 in Hallock's outlets Waterloo for $1 to John Woodbury. Floyd H. Knapp transfers lot 13 block 1 Maple Leaf addition Waterloo to Lucy Peterson for $1.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
F. Kramer
John Woodbury
Hallock’s
Waterloo
Floyd H. Knapp
Lucy Peterson
Maple Leaf
Prize for naming amusement center at Panama Pacific Expo
San Francisco June 19 The Director of Concessions invites names for the concessions and amusement center at the Panama Pacific International Exposition. The best name wins a autographed portrait season pass. If multiple submitters share the chosen name the first received wins. Submissions close August 1.
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San Francisco
Fust
Chicago
Frank Burt
Exposition Building
Pine and
Battery Streets
Evangelical churches fund Tokyo hospital plan
Evangelical churches nationwide unite to raise 16000 for Tokyo land purchase toward a 65000 project to build a hospital and training school in Tokyo Japan. An American resident offers to build the hospital at no cost if ground funds are supplied. The plan divides land into squares for each church to buy, placing emphasis on schools and hospitals as path to Christianizing Japan and China.
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Tokio
Japan
United States
America
Orient
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Eloo Evening Cour
Sanday
W. M. Bartmann
Fark Avenue
C. Hamrmax
AL Y W. Perenson
Scc
Mgr
York
Tribune
Alfred B. Lukens
Isa
City
Postefice
Secund
Daly Waterlon i
Pavere
Europe
Hissope
Batterloo Evening Courier
Egodon
Trafalgar Beilding
Wrotherland Avenue
Ameritas Express
Ind
Haymarket
Dewe's
Breamchip Agency
Green Street
Parie
Mable
Spirit OF
Preouty
Miggie
Rioux City
Ottumwn Courier
Kansas City Journal
Jinx
Nouston Post
Wil
Evangelical Church OF Waterloo
Amer
Ica
Grocer
Chicago, Ill
France
Aking PU
Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Waverly
Waterloo Courter
Geo. Hunt
Bremer Ave
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Evangelical Hospital
C. M. Wray
M. D
DR. I
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
D. A. Waterbury
Russell-Lamson Block
E. T. Jaynes
Black Hawk
Franklin St
T To & P
D. Pedersen
Consolidated Phone
Jefferson Street
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Elmwood and Western
T. A. McManus
M. D. Eye
Commercial Bank Bliwq
the Ralston
DR. Bodwell
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