THE SENATE DECEIVED AND BANKING CRISIS APPEAL
A long mixed-page excerpt covers Senate actions on import restrictions for wild bird feathers and proposed amendments likely nullifying the ban. It cites the National Audubon Society while detailing risks to bird life and potential loopholes. Also includes a brief wartime style appeal to patriotism urging currency reform and Congress to act to prevent financial distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Bird Rovers
Humane Societies
House
Senate Finance Committee
Senate Committee
United States
Earth
T. Gilbert Pearson
National Association of Audubon Societies
Wilson
Congress
Resort hotel fires and fire safety questions
The piece contrasts common questions about resort hotels with safety engineering concerns from insurance papers. It asks if preventive measures are in place, if fires are detectable, how guests are alerted, escape efficiency, fire-fighting apparatus, and staff readiness for emergencies. It stresses orderly evacuation and proper use of equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Benton
Reiort
Post office urges faster daily papers distribution
The Post Office Department adopts urgency in delivering daily newspapers to speed market data and information to subscribers. Daniel Roper, assistant postmaster general, instructs postmasters to dispatch newspapers quickly, noting their commercial value and timely news as vital to business operations. The Courier highlights Becker's in depth article on the soda fountain industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Daniel ©. Roper
Dispatch
Roper
the Courier
Louis A. Becker
President Wilson accused of civil service post selections
The Nonpareil discusses critics claiming President Wilson favors Democrats for diplomatic posts while others argue for merit from the classified service. It notes Democrats faced entry barriers for sixteen years and hints at broad Randolph manufacturing in Iowa with Vernon Hawk-eye: the state hosts many factories and distributed production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Wilson
Civil Fe
Crop Killers and Elections in Mixed Editorial Fragments
A compilation of assorted editorial excerpts touches on interurban transport, farmer yields in Des Moines, and political shifts. It notes Chicago crop attackers threatening wheat output, Iowa advancing nonpartisan judiciary moves, and Illinois lawmakers resisting. Also comments on Japan’s modernization and recurring bills in farming and coal costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Kansas
Chicago
Ananias
Wrong OX gores tariff talk in Washington dispatch
Muscatine pearl button manufacturers travel to Washington to protest tariff reductions on their output. Congressman Pepper of Iowa’s second district and Wilbur Marsh of Waterloo press for protection while Connolly of the third district supports free trade. The piece notes Democratic lawmakers pursue their constituents’ interests and mocks the paradox in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Muscatine
Washington
Iowa
Pepper
Wilbur Marsh
Waterloo
Marsh
Connolly
Goofy Quotations and Goats in Newspaper Snippets
A collage of humorous clippings and jokes from multiple papers. The items reference playful wordplay about Woodrow Wilson, a goat eating papers, marriage jokes, a misunderstanding about English, and a silent upholsterer tale from the Washington Star.
Cedar Rapids Council Debates Paving and Injury Claims
Cedar Rapids council hears communications from J I Case Threshing Machine about paving hardship on Commercial Street and a Fall Street injury claim from Mrs F B Bennett. Residents on Eighth Street oppose asphalt paving. petitions laid over until final decision. Contracts awarded for sewer work and cement sidewalks. street lighting contract discussed with Walsbach Lighting representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company
Waterloo
Thompson
Fallin Street
F. B. Bennett
Cedar Rapids
Bennett
Bridge Street
Commercial
Eighth Street
Randolph
Wellington
Dewey
Dearborn Construction Company
Mishler & Hawver
Miller-Hey Construction Company
N. M. Stark Company
Mullan Avenue
Bingham
Walsbach Lighting Company of
Chicago
Tref
Ponderous Beecher profile marks a Civil War era preacher
The piece recounts Henry Ward Beecher as the son of Lyman Beecher, noting his early sea ambitions, rise as an eloquent Brooklyn pastor, and abolitionist stance. It highlights his influence on Brooklyn’s growth, his political stirring sermons, Civil War era abolition advocacy, and the Beecher family’s prominence and decline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward Beecher
Lyman Beecher
Beecher
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Ald Society
New York
Turkey
Harriet
Great Britain
Yorktown
England
Waterloo Council Considers Gas to Tungsten Light Contract
The Waterloo council discussed renewing or replacing the contract for street lighting. The city currently pays about 603 gas lights at $1.92 per month, shifting to Tungsten electric lights at $1.25 per month. The matter will be reconsidered after a company proposal. The session adjourned to continue on Wednesday to address Dry Run sewer and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Bingham
U.S. Secondary Metals Value Reaches 77 Million
The 1912 value of secondary metals excluding gold, silver, platinum, iron, and aluminum rose to 77,395,843 dollars, up from 52,586,390 dollars in 1911. J. P. Dunlop of the United States Geological Survey notes the increase is about 25 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. P. Dunlop
United States Geological Survey
Secondary aluminum rising with auto industry impact
The scrap flow shows growing return of aluminum to secondary smelters as cars increase. Reports note exclusion of old iron and steel remelted and precious metals, with a probable inclusion of secondary aluminum in next year’s figures.
Interurban Tax Tested at Urbana Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa June 24 The first test under the Francis law allowing communities to vote a tax to aid interurban lines is under way in Urbana. The Waterloo Cedar Faille and Northern seeks signatures for a special election to raise 200000 to complete a 23 mile line from Urbana to Cedar Rapids. The proposal calls for a 3 percent tax costing property owners about 7.50 per thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Waterloo
Cedar Faille & Northern Road
Commercial Club
Urbana
Cure for Skin Eruptions Sought in Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Kathryn Krafft describes seventeen years of blood poisoning and a cycle of intense itching and rash. After using Cuticura Soap and Ointment plus Resolvent, she reports full recovery over two months. Advertisement touts purity and usefulness for toilet bath and nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenville, O
Kathryn Krafft
Dept. ‘T. Boston
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Jasseteted
Pras
Dolly
mantMin
Poatofice
peWstetos
Fedephones
Fla
Trafalgar Building
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American Express
Lawe
Steammup
Roulevard
Ces Capucines
Ge l'Opers
Americas
Huprese
Sonibe
Berlin
Unter den Linden
St. Petersburg
Nevsky Prospekt
Capudine
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Vernon Hawk-eye
Down
Hawkeye Minnufheluring Enterprisea
Sioux City Tribune
Illinois
Ilinois
Ottumwa
Marshalltown
Keerful
Woody
Woodrow Wilson
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Bill
Jilli
Literary Digest
Yonkers Statesman
Kansas City Journal
Wallashington
J. Pierpont Morgan
John Bates
John
Cedar Rapide Lady
Mont
Ater
Denis
Wrisley Perfumer
Saan Tories
Rua
U. S
Rapids
br.Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
B. VY. Pierce
M.D
Waverly
Geo. Hunt
Tewelit
Bremer Ave
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
eastly @ specialty
Lafayette Building
4Th St. E
Hstingy
Soreson Armand
C. M. Wray
Nate Bank
DR. I
Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
A. A
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St
C.D. Pedersen
Jefferson Street
Carl Bickley
Cecil Bickley
West Fourth Street
F. C. Liffring
Lafayette
Gerrit J. Bennett
West Fourth
Emwood and
Western
T. A. McManus
Commercial Bank
Neery
Ralston
Currier
DR. Bodwell
Rune
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
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