Morse and the Telegraph A Ponderous Portrait of Faith and Invention
Samuel Morse born in Charlestown 1791 studied art at Harvard and in England. He chose electricity over painting, inventing the telegraph. after initial skepticism Congress funded a line in 1844 connecting Baltimore to Washington. He lived to see success, celebrated for faith and invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Massachusetts
Charlestown
Harvard
Morse
England
America
New York City
Mores
Congress
Moree
Baltimore
Washington
Rival highway groups threaten each other in Iowa news
Dubuque Times Journal reports rival highway associations in Iowa are gearing for conflict over the good roads movement. The piece blames self interested individuals for opposition while praising citizens backing road improvements. The piece notes women will likely gain the vote and comments on local charity after Jamaica fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Kennedy's Nemesis and the Ames College Clash
The piece argues Professor Kennedy overstated state board politics and President Pearson’s supposed support. It condemns Kennedy for misrepresentation, notes his dismissal from the Ames extension director post, and emphasizes education must be politics free with board and president choosing faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
State Board
Board of Education
Pearson
Ames
The Ills That Destroy C W Post
A reflection on C W Post once rich with wealth and health who lost his life to his own hand. The piece notes his business prowess and fight with labor, then ponders how bodily ills and wealth contrast, ending with a caution that riches cannot cure all ills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Post
Mr. Post
Post
City council hears plea to curb smoke nuisance near prolific producer
Property owners near a major smoke source appeal to the council to abate a nuisance that soils clothes and air. The Courier notes progress as many new furnaces trap soot, urging practical, economical fixes and urging fuel to be burned whereheat is needed rather than vented into the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Washington Gladden Criticism of Journalism and Politics in News Remarks
The Courier and Reporter reviews Rev. Dr. Gladden’s critique of journalism as exaggeration and mob influence, and notes rival professions that pander to wealth and popularity. It references Senor Huerta’s $4 million salary, a Milwaukee antifeminist stance, a Washington demonstration for woman suffrage, and political debate as shifting narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier and Reporter
Gladden
The
State University
Lawrence
Kan
Hke
Dr. Gladden
Washington
Wilson
Local notes from Waterloo May 14 1874
Dr A Middleditch visits New York on his first vacation in twelve years M C Woodruff and family relocate to Dubuque W C Brown a trusted Illinois Central railroad dispatcher leaves for Minnesota Parkhurst the crockery dealer goes east to buy goods Ilinois Central plans new stockyards council supports higher saloon licenses at 300 dollars yearly Barber shops face a Sunday closing petition Wheat looks promising corn planting begins May 4 favorable weather for outdoor work and 20 acres planted in Lester township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. A. Middleditch
New York
Ilinois Central
Twenty Years Ago May 16 1894 Waterloo Dubuque
A newspaper item recounts a hot day with 99 degrees, Barnum circus enthusiasm among children, the death in Chicago of Gen. M. M rumbull exresident of Waterloo, and notes city council permits for saloons raising annual revenue to 9300 dollars while Kelley’s army reached Ottumwa and provisions were sent to the camp three miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M.rumbull
Waterloo
Dubuque
Chicago
Third Infantry
Ninth Town
Grant
French & Whites
Gosweiler & Gesser
H. A. Leach
Guy & Dunnwald
Kelley
Ottumwa
Marriage in Adolescence and Political Attacks
Dr. Frank Crane argues for early marriage as a public order virtue and outlines economic and social steps to make marriage affordable for youths aged 14 to 21. The second piece rebuts claims that editor Meredith supported Kenyon, detailing the 1912 controversy and editors’ efforts to keep politics out of Successful Farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Agricultural Journal
Meredith
Meredith Briice
Inne
United States
Towa
Meredith Newspaper Notes on Republicanism and Ads
Des Moines dispatch explains the Kenyon editorial printed in Meredith’s farm paper in 1912. The piece argues opponents use unfair tactics against Mr Adwit for the United States nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith
Des Moines
Kenyon
Adwit
United States
How to Do It for Lower Taxes in Wyandotte Area
A City Journal urging voters to elect a legislature that trims public spending. It argues tax relief depends on frugal budgets at county township municipal and school levels and supports revised statewide tax policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seux City Journal
A Moment of Fun Quietly Noted in Gossip Panels
A collage of witty quips from periodicals highlights playful snippets about furnishing girls rooms invented burglars and embarrassed clerks. Humorous lines capture social mores in a brisk, era flavored montage.
Con Games Sweep Midwestern Cities
A Des Moines man was relieved of his roll in Kansas City via wire tapping. An Iowan in Omaha allegedly bought a street car running on its track from a street hustler. Des Moines and Oskaloosa travelers trigger a wave of activity in Masonic temples, streets, and city halls. Cedar Falls witness notes an unsophisticated Iowan visiting Omaha and taking interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Kansas City
Omaha
Oskaloosa
Olive Tablets advertise cure all skin and systemic ills
An advertisement for Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claims cleansing of blood bowels and liver improves skin and health. It promotes the tablets as a gentler alternative to calomel and lists prices and availability. The notice includes political candidacy pitches from T R Mwel?nhney William J Burbank and H W Grout for county or state offices, subject to Republican June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Edwards
T. R. Mwelhinney
War of Life: Wilson Address at Vera Cruz Heroes’ Funeral
President Wilson’s funeral address honors Vera Cruz soldiers. He praises duty over applause, compares courage under fire and sneers, and urges self sacrifice for country. The nation’s moral verdict should guide action as living enlisted servants. The fallen heroes illuminate a clearer path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Vera Cruz
Con Man Buys Car Then Tries to Seize It in Iowa
A stranger explains a local traction system where owners keep most receipts while conductors earn $2 per day. Towan buys a car for cash then plans installments. He boards his numbered car to take possession as the con man previously in Iowa is criticized for tax talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towan
Jasper
Iowa
Tom Purcell
Republican primary filings for county treasurer and state representative
The notice lists candidates seeking party nominations in the June primary. B Duke Nave n campaigns for Republican county treasurer. Clayton E Bronson and B H Kascht announce bids for county treasurer and state representative, subject to party voters in Black Hawk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Black Hawk-Grondy
H. W. Grout
Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford
Subjeek
von A. Leighton
James
Hason
H. BE. Tullar
Waterloo
Clayton E. Bronson
Black Hawk Co
B. H. Kascht
Also Mentioned on This Page
SP Carter x Copy* ‘Cure
Oclwelh Register
Republican Party
Perry Chief
Jamaica
Perry
Greater Town Committee
California
Ranservell
South America
Doc” Cooke
Brazil
Pence
Senor Huerta
Mexico City
Garl
Milwaukee
Huike
Benatar Cummins
Dea Monica
Sayaga
Thia
M. C. Woodruff
W. C. Brown
Illinoia
Ladies’ Temperance Union
City Council
Parkhurst
Tim Kellogg
Lester Township
Barnum
Circus
Dr. Frank Crane
Tawa Concern
Kansas City Journal
Mr. Hilite
Fido
Smith
Boston Transcript
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Cedar Falls
William J. Burbank
Rudyard Kipling
District Court
John 5. Tuthill
Duke Naven
Sidney D. Smith
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Meritol
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Down Town Green House
Third and
Jefferson Streets
Drs
Dentists Office
Commercial Street
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Dr, Bodwell
Ralston Are
Asteor
Syndicate
Ane
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!