Fourth of July Reflections on Patriotism and the Nation
A nostalgic essay recalls Independence Day origins with signatures of Hancock and Adams, the Liberty Bell, and early celebrations. It contrasts past lively village festivities with today’s safer, saner observances, urging enduring patriotism, moral example, and vigilance. The piece laments commercialism and warns against eroding the Fourth’s vital meaning for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Congress
Hancock
Benjamin Jackin
Charles Carrall
Carroll
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Iron Digestion With the Unfed Bread of Life
Dr. Frank Crane argues health hinges on work and food over medicine. He contrasts the resilient laboring poor with pampered elites, warning precariousness is life’s bread. Iowa notes critique vasectomy law as faulty and ridiculed by press, while Deputy Treasurer Wills and Senator Francis face scrutiny over state finances.
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Smith McPherson
Walter I. Smith
John ©. Pollock
Iowa
Des Moines Tribune
Wills
Francis
Spirit Lake
Brown
Allen
Golden Medical
Dr Fierce
R.V. Pierca
M.D
Buffalo
N.Y
Peron
M. de
Sant
Friday Signs and the Allure of Superstition Across Ages
A compact look at superstition's grip through history noting fear of comets eclipses and lunar tales. It highlights Friday as a feared day for unions and voyages, thirteen as a cursed count, and common superstitions like not walking under ladders or breaking mirrors. The piece contrasts old fears with growing rationality and cites antidotes to calm anxieties.
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Bagshot
Fauntleroy
Africa
Tahiti
Madagascar
America
It Is Time For Peace Or War On The World Stage
The article argues for attempting peaceful pacification before war, suggesting a temporary lull may hold if not awakened by actions tied to Upton and a potential volcano threat. It warns postponement of crisis could yield the same offer, urging decisive steps if war looms.
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Touth
Tha [Tig Grande
The American Woman and Political Equality Debate
The piece argues against linking suffrage to condemning American women as inferior. It contrasts American treatment with Europe, notes domestic burdens and independence rising, and contends equality would curb male gallantry while increasing judgment and responsibility, urging removal of charity and dependence.
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Europe
Continent
America
Bryan Defends Columbia Trots in York Herald
The York Herald critiques Mr Bryan for defending Columbia trots citing mixed motives. The piece questions sincerity and asks when Mr Firvan became champion of Taft's policies, suggesting shifting partisan alignments.
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En York Heral
Mr. Bryan
Colombia
Lince
Firvan
William Howard Taft
Historic air crossing attempt from Newfoundland to Ireland
The article previews an bold 200 horsepower air craft named America built by Glenn Curtiss with Rodman Wanamaker and Lt. Cyril Porte aiming to fly from Newfoundland to Ireland possibly with one mid ocean stop. If it completes within seventy five hours it could win 50 000 pounds. The craft features a boat hull, fuel tanks for long range, and a plan to cross by air within five to ten years establishing Atlantic service. Porte plans to depart around July with high hopes for a safe voyage.
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Newfoundland
Ireland
Midecean
Fel
Rodman Wanamaker
Promater
Glenn Curtiss
Cyril Porte
London Daily Mail
America
Middle Atlantic
Wilbur Wright
Wis
Atlantic
Ted Per
Scioner
Porte
Johnson County Reports 699 Births in Year
A Johnson County report shows 699 births for the year highlighting a population trend. The data prompts discussion on rural to urban migration and long term planning for the state.
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Johnson County
Iowa
Time Clock Debate Spreads Across Continents
A fragmentary report notes conservative Britain blocking a statutory time change while Europe and America show interest. A Paris congress proposal advocates advancing clocks by one hour between May 1 and Oct 1 to save energy and extend daylight for workers. Cleveland Ohio enacted an ordinance to switch ahead, citing benefits to health and recreation. The text discusses potential disruptions to newspapers and daily life, and mentions Bannockburn’s 600th anniversary observed by Scottish liberals.
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Europa
National Congress of Chamber of Commercs
Paris
America
Cleveland
Ohio
Hue Deni
Maine
California
Sinalion
Court delays and politics mix in Des Moines’s Byways
In Des Moines June 27 the supreme court advanced a four decade old Dunshee v Standard Oil case on a rehearing motion, sparking protests over court delays. The story also notes a proposed shift to governor appointment of railroad and liquor regulators, plus regional political chatter, an Adel Fourth celebration plan, and critique of the Benet Simon mental classification test used in prisons.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Dunshee Va
Standard Oil
Foral
Judge Carr
Bob Haines
Haines
Carm-Bull
Bar Association
Artanend
Berry
Parole Board
Question on Roosevelt and party prospects in Davenport Times
A Davenport Times inquiry raises whether Roosevelt seeks to drop the Progressive party, while the Marshalltown Tribune hints at a Republican counterpoint. The Burlington newspaper The Palm Awarded notes a Federal Judge, signaling a linked set of political commentary across papers.
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Davenport Times
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Perkins and Marshall At Issue Over Trust Reform Claims
New York World reports a heated exchange about Thomas D. Jones and the Harvesters trust, noting George W. Perkins would be pained by reform claims and that reforming the Harvesters is deemed impossible. Marshall, addressing the Virginia Press association, defends press reports as shaping crime and morality, criticizing his own intellectual reach.
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New York World
George W. Perkins
Thomas D. Jones
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Jones
Harvester Trust
Mr. Perkins
Janes
FAO
Jones
Marshall
St. Paul
Virginia Press Association
Lan
Why Hill the Lions New York Herald Opinion
A Chicago tragedy prompts officials to consider killing the lions blamed for the death. The piece argues the law of the jungle applies, lions cannot be truly tamed, and public safety demands banning people from feeding and approaching dangerous animals. The author condemns spectator thrill seeking and urges authorities to end the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Chicago
Hans
Ilon
Moment of Fun and Folly in 19th Century Jests
A fragmentary collection of quips and anecdotes from 19th century papers. It references a sour faced hammer gang, a request for a warrant over pretense, a petticoat factory scam, a joke about petticoats, a wheel accident, and a hair restoration dispute. The tone echoes humorous newspaper snippets and brief verses from multiple periodicals.
Sweet Innocent He-l It Was Fearfully Hot At The Game
A fragment from a newspaper page notes extreme heat at a game this afternoon. A humorous exchange about baseball fans and a reference to a celluloid collar appears in the clippings. The tone is light and vignette-like, typical of column snippets.
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United States
Crossley
Alaska
Winterset
Boston Transcript
Kansas City Journal
Tableshote or a lacrate diner order
A wordplay filled item from the Philadelphia Ledger notes a diner asking for both options with plenty of gravy, reflecting a humorous take on menu confusion and local flavor. The snippet captures a casual dining banter quoted in a single line.
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Philadelphia Ledger
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Birest
Frank Crane
Ife
Dl de Wise
Mexico
Battle of
Bannockburn
Cuming
Renyon
Paisn
Chick Corporation Organ
Senate
Adel
Sam Q Sloans
Ezra Willard
Atlantile
John 3B. White
Gov. Clarke
White
Sam Sloane
Indiana
Towa Jtees
Marshalltown
Fort Madison
Burlington Gazette
Milwaukee Free Press
Fellow
Cincinnati Enquirer
Christian Register
New York Sun
Cornell
Walter
Fir
Horlich
Ladie
Sisssepreace
RDA
New Fork Mail
Weigert
Battle Creek
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
John B. O’keafe
Harry W. Brown
Alfred A. Hoffmann
Dre, O'Keefe
Brown & Hoffmann
O'Keefe
Hoffmann
Drs
Commercial Street
A. Schrader
First Nat'l Bank
Waterloo
A. J. Farnham
Black
Ralston
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