Watered Down Europe and Uncle Sam in New Stories
The Courier in Europe lists travel offices in London Paris and St Petersburg. A Chicago judge critiques Uncle Sam as a deceiver in romance ads while editorial notes call for corporate tax regulation. Iowa political machines are debated with mention of Cummins and Kenyon. Vocational schooling in Cedar Rapids is proposed, along with riverbank control attempts in Des Moines. Public health warns against shared drinking cups.
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Des Moines
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Decency Wins At Ottumwa in Reporting Defeat of Phillips
Ottumwa history marks a mayoral ouster after Casson law enforcement measures removed ex Mayor Tom Phillips from office. The bitter campaign featured accusations of debt and incompetence, with the Ottumwa Courier portraying Phillips as dragging the city into debt. Citizens welcomed the victory for good government and stability.
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Ottumwa
Tom Phillips
Casson
Ous Phillips
Phillips
Browne
Broderick
Wilson
Tlinois
Washington reports opening of way in declassified steps
An official authority in Washington states a new path opens in the declassified process. The report outlines procedural advances, potential timelines, and the impact on ongoing negotiations and public access.
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Washington
Public Health Urges Strong Action on Infantile Paralysis
The I. P. Council Bluffs Nonpareil warns that infantile paralysis is more dangerous than major diseases and urges the legislature to empower health boards to isolate cases promptly. It cites last year’s milk peddling from a house with two paralysis cases as a warning against further incidents.
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Ntine
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
The Everlasting Hunger Weighs On Our Times
A reflective meditation on ongoing struggle and injustice. The speaker foresees future generations judging these days for their insufficient justice and upright conduct, noting a perpetual hunger and yearning that remain unmet. The tragedy of living parallels the tragedy of dying in its magnitude.
Cottage kindness and a call to share summer air
A letter from Emily Sargent Lewis tells of a cottage donated for a sick child to enjoy a few weeks by a lake. It urges the owner to consider lending idle seaside homes for the good of others, sharing the thought that abundance should serve kindness and community.
Trouble Grows Over Delegates In Iowa Primaries
Des Moines reports rising factional clashes over delegates to national conventions in both parties. Disputes center on whether last primary state convention delegates should reassemble or were only for nominating state officers. Also covered are a 5 mile limit bill advancement and the plan to elect state printer and binder by April.
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Des Moines
Iowa
United States
General Assembly
Senate
Binder
Smith
Mitchell
Hair Trade Truths Behind Hair Imports From China
Washington reports by Consul General George E. Anderson debunk sensational tales about hair sourcing. In 1910 US imports from Hong Kong reached $695,137 with total hair exports around $1.5 million, mostly combings from well to do Chinese women and barbers.
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China
George E. Anderson
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United States
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Rhodes Scholars Criticized By Oxford Tutors In New York Times Report
The New York Times reports Oxford tutors view American Rhodes scholars unfavorably for preparation and work ethic while noting some show energy yet lack thorough early training. The piece questions whether the Rhodes idea of linking English speaking worlds succeeds and implies the English spirit dominates.
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Henry 5. Pritchett
Carnegia Foundation
New York Times
Yartone Oxford
Rhodes
Cecil Rhodes
College
Truth and charity in Iowa editorials fall in line
A span of Iowa editorials and columns weighs public attitudes on honesty taxation and public health. Commentary ridicules excuses for repealing the tax ferret law, lauds citizens for restraint, and warns tubercular cows pose a milk danger requiring action.
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Vinton Eagle
The Tragedy of Living in a New York Factory
A Des Moines Register editorial highlights the grim life of a young woman earning about $3 weekly in a New York factory. It contrasts the fire death toll with the daily grind of 10 hour days, squalid living, and constant struggle to survive on meager wages.
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Des Moines Register
New York
New York City
Notes sale nets 300 dollars for defunct bank debts
Algona Iowa March 30 twenty thousand dollars in notes and judgments on the defunct Bank of Corwith were sold at Garner for 300 dollars. Shariff Surbaile bought 4000 dollars in notes against Jno Standling the absconding cashier for ten cents. Receiver Delke conducted the sale.
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Bank of Corwith
Shariff Surbaile
Jno
Standling
Recelver Delke
No Hell Says Teacher in Deer Creek Debate
Bloomington Illinois March 30 Deer Creek is in turmoil over the question Is there a hell The trouble grows over the reported answer by Miss Alma Block a teacher in a talk with her pupils on religious topics Thirteen children have been kept at home by indignant parents and the school board has advised Miss Block to avoid all religious discussions in the future.
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Bloomington
Ill
Little Girls Plan for Big Journey
Waverly March 80 The wanderlust seized Winnie Pratt 12 and Carrie Turner 10 one week ago as they boarded an interurban car to Waterloo with doll filled band boxes and suitcases A roll of 25 dollars was said to be among the items They were intercepted at Waterloo by telephone and returned home under railroad crew care The girls are adopted daughter of Hattie Pratt and daughters of Mr and Mrs A Turner
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Hattie Pratt
A. ¥. Turner
Objections to "Pa" Higgins Stir Omaha Public Opinion
The Omaha Bee laments Higgins not retiring or patching things up at Des Moines. It notes he carries a lingering heavy burden in public sentiment and questions the rest of the league's prospects, calling the situation regrettable.
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Omaha Bee
Higgins
Des Moines
Rabies Epidemic Drives Jersey Dog Quarantine Plan
New York report notes rabies has grown so widespread in northern New Jersey that a statewide dog quarantine for one year is proposed as the sole effective measure. Authorities warn of continued spread unless strict controls are imposed.
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New York
New Jersey
Rabies Eradication Urged by Hackensack Doctor
Dr W W Curry state veterinary surgeon says stamping out rabies in New Jersey requires strict confinement of dogs for a year and banning street presence. He claims the northern state is infected and cites England’s eradication example as proof.
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New Jersey
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