Yellow journalism and its rise and evolution in the press
The piece reflects on yellow journalism as a byproduct of a commercial era driven by ambition and sensation. It cites Pulitzer and Hearst, notes rising city newspaper circulations, and argues the form pushed the press toward greater accessibility, reader engagement, and eventual higher moral standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulitzer
Hearst
New York Journal
American
Greeley
Hts
Iowa Navy Bill Targets Saloons Within Five Miles of Schools
The measure aimed to close saloons within five miles of educational institutions but its inkers would have affected many towns from a to 25 600 population. Returned to the judiciary committee, the bill faced dishonesty in its pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Judiciary Committee
Hypocrisy in reform and wartime fears unfold in Des Moines column
The piece attacks reform swindles in temperance causes and condemns hypocrites. It warns against alleged Japanese spying tied to border tensions, cites Senator Lafayette Young as a speaker candidate, notes Judge Landis sentencing a white slaver, and reports Ottumwa's deficit near eighty four thousand dollars over the legal limit.
Unwritten Law and Political Shakeups in Iowa Press
A compilation of Iowa editorials mocks legal folklore and political churn. It notes Dubuque and Shenandoah quips on law and medicine, stands patters in Spencer, governors’ Oregon plan votes, Cummins and Byers disputes, and Des Moines GOP machine shifts toward a Kenyon model.
Farmer Charles Krause Found Dead by Wire at Home
In Adair Iowa Charles Krause 65 was found hanging in a coal house by his daughter Julia 13. Authorities say he died by his own action while temporarily insane with family away at church. Krause owned several small farms near Adair and had been in a Clarinda hospital for insanity years earlier. Picture framing offered by Peterson Bros at 221 W. th.
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Adair Ta
Charles Krause
Julia
Mr. Krause
Clarinda
Women as backbones of American theater audiences
A New York theater manager notes that women comprise 40 to 89 percent of evening theatergoers at five large houses, shaping which plays succeed. He urges women to boycott immoral shows, praise wholesome productions, and quietly influence stage content by their attendance and applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Promoted for Colds
A brief advertisement urges readers to take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to cure a cold, warning that the real danger lies in complications like pneumonia and consumption. Sold by all dealers.
Trust Company Men Convene in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa March 20 a gathering of 125 trust company officers marks the second biennial convention of Iowa trust companies The session at the Savery hotel outlines a program Banquet at 6 pm James F Tox of Sioux City chairman and toastmaster Toasts include remarks on importance and value of trust companies in Iowa by William T Abbott B E Hart and C M J Lenehan Other toasts cover the business as it is and should be Presented by leaders from Cedar Falls Waterloo Atlantic and Dubuque The first meeting two years ago was informal This year aims to form 28 permanent organizations with a constitution and bylaws led by T E Sedgwick of Waterla a.
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Des Moines
Trust Companies of
Lowa
Savery Hotel
James F. Tox
Farmers’ Loan & Trust Company of
Sioux City
Trust Companies
William T. Abbott
Central Trust Company
Chicago
Iown
B. E. Hart
First National Bank
Council Bluffs
Cm. J. Lenehan
Hurd, Lenehan & Kissell
Roger Leavitt
Cedar Falls Trust Company
B. J. Howrey
Waterloo Loan & Trust Company
James H. Whitney
Whitney Loan & Trust Company
Atlantic
Trust Company
T. E. Sedgwick
Farmers Loan & Trust Co
Waterlaa
Not Popular Political Quip Echoed in Washington
A witty exchange from the Washington Star features a young politician declaring plans to wake voters in office while Senator Gorgum notes an alarm clock is useful but not popular. The humorous contrast highlights campaign rhetoric and public reception.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Dr. Cavanaugh Warns of National Neurasthenia in America
In a Catholic Writers' guild address Notre Dame president Rt. Rev. Dr. John William Cavanaugh criticizes American restlessness. He cites three passions—travel, spectacle, social intercourse—harmful to home life, noting shallow high school courses and colleges overemphasizing social life over intellect. His critique targets contemporary books and plays.
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Chicago Tribune
Catholic Writers’ Guild
John William Cavanaugh
Notre Dame University
Cavanaugh
Moral Power Need for Clear Thought and Strong Will
The piece argues modern fiction dulls will and morality while praising early contrasts where literature spurred action. It urges Americans to develop serious thought and steadfast virtue, warning against superficial entertainment and calling for literature and media to scourge the moral power to action. It ends with an unrelated cold remedy ad mentioning Laxative Bromo Quinine and E W Groves signature.
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John Balsworthy
England
Dr. Cavanaugh
Oxford
Cavanaugh
Free Advice to Women by Lydia E Pinkham
Women suffering from any illness are urged to contact Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The letters are confidential and answered by women. Mrs Pinkham offers free medical advice based on extensive experience and a 80 page booklet available by mail.
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Lynn
Mrag
Nkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
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Wiese
Japan
Mexican
Iself
Lafayette Young
Landis
Ottumwa
Spirit OF the Iowa Press
Dubuque
Shenandoah World
Spencer Herald
Dolliver
Oregon
Manson
Towangw
Byers
Cummins
Webster City
Freeman-Tribune
H. W. Hyers
Senator Cummins
Mr. Byers
Res Moines
Kenyon i
Farmer
Peterson Bros
Congregational Brotherhood
Brotherhood of
First Congregational Church
Harry T- Hawland
Gideon
J. Q. Stevenson
J. D
Dr. Stevenson
Lana
Trafic
Stevenson
Army
Navy
Panama Canal
Sus
Waterloo
Howland
Mr. Howland
Brotherhood
Scott
SMS
E. W. Grove
Black Hawk National Bank
LAW
Gates, Bryan Realty Co
City Property and Farms
Phare
Waterloo Land CO
Bridge St Farm Lands
City Property
Ee Galloway Ginson Iny. CO
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Ee Ee
B. McMurray
J. D. Murtagh
A. G. Reid
Juwa Mausadleum CG
Telpehone
Pike & Knapp
Aegarg and Tobacco i Ie
Eee Williame
Quality Segar Shop
Fourth Street
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Central 10Wa Granite. Company
C. A
E. T. Jaynes
Frysician
Biack Hawk Bank
Phono No
Robert G. Dakis
Burgeon & Physician
Ore
Phous
T. A. McManus, M. D
Commercial Bank Building
Jerger
Dr. D. Tiffany
Consolidated Service
Black Hawk Bank
J. BR. Scott
Ida M. Scott
E. A. Hunt
Ben C. Everall
Marsh-Place
DR. F. C. Liffring Osteopathle
Lafayette
Bodwell
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