Iowa Review features Iowa history and education themes
The Waterloo area notices discuss advertising rates, press rights, and postal costs, then shift to a long essay praising Iowa state life. References include The Review of Iowa’s March issue, Dr. Henry C. Taylor, and topics on agriculture, structure of life, and the value of college training. A moral on illusory gains and law follows, warning against fraud and overreaching. The piece argues education builds mind, not dollars, and laments disappointment in misused studies.
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Sindy Wy H Hartman Co
Courier Corner
Waterioo
Iowa
Ab Wires
Associated Press United Process
Ds Gant
York
Philadelphia
Jenga
Angels
Breoks & Finley
Henry C. Taylor
Northwestern University
Waterloo
George EB. “Roberts
National City Bank
New York
James
Des Moises
Wistovierl
Tawa
The Decay of Liberal Radicals in Prosperity
An editorial notes liberal and radical leaders such as Debs Tarbell and Willard are no longer classifiable as regressive as prosperity shifts public mood. It argues their convictions persist but lack fertile fields to sow discontent as they gain wealth and adjust to mainstream success.
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Ramcalisil
Chatire
H. &. Mead
William Allen H White
Norman Hapgood
William Hard
Eugene Debs
Ida Tarbolt
Oswald Garrison Willard
Liesage
Baltimore
Fere
Socialisia Ameritt
Cp Tw Ted
Deen Jilnk
Not Worth While Degree Leaves Man Jobless
A university graduate laments the lack of usable knowledge from his studies and says he must work in unskilled jobs to survive. He criticizes the education system and questions the value of his degree after years without meaningful employment.
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Em University
Eblag
Phas
Icullege
Alowes
Alvin Aye
Mt. Main
Persia
Iowa editors debate prohibition and history in editorials
The Webster City Freeman Journal argues prohibition has reduced drinking but will not end all illegal sales while the Cedar Rapids Gazette and Iowa publications reflect on how modern headlines could illuminate history and progress in morals and education. Des Moines Review blasts cowards who enable risky behavior and criticize overly lax laws.
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Webster City
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Socilors
Harry
Teeth cleaning method debated by readers
A reader correspondence on correct teeth brushing methods critiques popular diets and dental advice. It urges regular dentist visits twice yearly, noting brushing cannot remove deposits and stressing sound teeth maintenance, diet questions, and practical hygiene tips.
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Ali
Wwe
Fifty Years Ago in Tie Courier Mar 1 1876
News from Washington Township recalls a wedding of W. M. Shanko and Elizabeth Cain at the bride's parents home. Samuel Cain and Rev. Souk Murray officiated. Weather remarks note many laborers arriving, ice harvest woes, a thaw, and a harsh winter with rain replacing snow. Dr Kennedy returns from California after installing a rotary bake oven.
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Wialhestiy
W. M. Shanko
Elizabeth Cain
Aut Aires
Samuel Cain
Orange Township
Souk. Murray
Mose
Forty Years ace Burroughs Nature Club Notes
A fragmented local column recalls Burroughs Nature Club notes, community events, marriages, deaths, and society updates from early spring. Mourners, townsfolk, and officials like Frank Kinster and B. Kinster feature amid brief reports on post offices, church affairs, and school building plans.
The Covetous Wife Hazel Dey to Batch
Barr continues work after marrying Stephen as she spends money to project status, while a friendship grows between Stephen and stenographer Sulla Mason. A dinner leads to a kiss and remorse as Ann contemplates a bank position for 2100 a week with Mr. Bellamy. Ann muses on wealth, power, and a possible life with Austin Bellamy, then plans to uncover Stephen’s possible guilt.
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Stephen
Sulla
Mason
Mie
Stepien
Ann
Mr. Bellamy
Bank of Commerce
Austin Bellamy
Austin
Bellamy
Barry
Jack Force
Uncle Wiegily and the Squeaky Toy
Uncle Wiegily plans a ruse with a squeaky toy to trap a rabbit. The fox disguises himself as a wind up toy but is discovered by Nurse Jane and the muskrat, ending his trick.
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Uncle Wiegily
B. Garis
Homer
Tam
Vinele
Wii Tone
Vine
Jane
Danny
Fiele Wisguy
Jana Grabber
Uncle Wigerly
Fragmentary 1920s text scene with quirky names
An odd, garbled prose piece features characters Wraxel Box Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane in a comical, scrambled scene. It mentions Stew Nugent and a burglar visiting his mother, with rapid, misspelled phrases and surreal imagery throughout.
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Jane
Atin Tos
Stew Nugent
Jupiter the giant planet and its nine moons
A science letter explains Jupiter’s size and marks seen via telescope. It notes a 10 hour day, five hours of daylight each side, and the unlikely possibility of life. It mentions nine moons moving in two directions, with four large ones similar in size to our Moon. It invites readers to observe with opera glasses.
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Earth
Silwa
Mercury
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