Model City Pride Sparks Civic Self Reliance
Minneapolis Journal argues model cities emerge from citizen effort not corporate planning. It contrasts Gary and Pullman with Waterloo, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, praising Waterloo’s civic pride and self reliance. The piece urges local pride and self development as keys to robust urban growth, criticizing paternal plans and urging effort.
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Minneapolis Journal
America
Pullman
Ill
Gary
Ind
Waterloo
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Steel Trust
United States Steel Corporation
Misfortunes of the Aliuation Highlight English Training
B F Williams of Des Moines told a national convention of commercial teachers that 75 percent of commercial school graduates fail because they cannot express themselves clearly in English. He urged stronger emphasis on English in schools, warning that poor language habits persist beyond childhood while mathematics lessons are less demanding.
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B. F. Williams
Des Moines Inc
Williams
Commerce College
Oradea
Waterloo set to close musical year with New York Symphony
Waterloo aims to finish a landmark musical year with a Damrosch led New York Symphony concert. The piece highlights Waterloo’s rise as a regional cultural hub and its commercial benefits from patronage of fine programs this winter season. Citizens are urged to support the upcoming performance and the city’s broader goal of becoming Iowa’s musical center.
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Waterloo
Mme. Melha
Sheffield
New York Symphony Orchestra
Walter Damrosch J
Iowa
Waterlo
Massachusetts Court Rules No Fixed Speed Limit
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held there is no absolute speed limit for automobiles in the state. A jury can acquit a defendant if it finds the speed reasonable and proper given traffic, road conditions, and public safety, regardless of the actual rate of speed.
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Supreme Court of Massachussetts
Federal Supreme Court
Oil Trust
Cedar Rapids Deliberates Pure Drinking Water Plan
Cedar Rapids weighs a proposal to pipe pure drinking water from a spring to consumers for one dollar a month using a separate system from the city’s other water. If successful, Waterloo and other cities may imitate the plan, arguing that pure drinking water is a priceless privilege worth the cost.
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Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Lorimer Deficit Keeps Senate Fight Alive
The text questions a senatorship versus defending Lorimer amid a costly, ongoing battle. It notes a $160,000 investment to place him in the Senate and hints at Lorimer being treated as a prize to be won, despite controversy and calls for resignation.
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Lorimer
Spirit of the Iowa Press Snippet Review
Des Moines Register contemplates Carroll seeking a third term amid fears of another attack on the constitution via the Oregon plan. Dubuque Telegraph-Herald notes a Texas man fainted after dropping a $5 gold piece into a church collection plate, a detail unrelated to the plate’s fate. Marshalltown Times-Republican critiques New York City’s idea of equal pay.
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Des Moines Register
Carroll
Oregon
Dubuque
Marshalltown
New York City
Talk of harmony and the new alignment in Ninth district
Mason City Globe-Gazette notes a political shift as Judge Greene wins over Willis Stern in a convention, while the Ninth district seems ready to forget its troubles amid a mild progressive mood. Cedar Rapids Gazette ponders fashion dictates and summer comfort, urging men to cast aside form for ease in hot weather.
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Mason City Globe-Gazette
Greene
Willis Stern
Ninth
Cedar Rapids
Muffled Noise Crackdown Looms for City Cars
Chicago prepares to enforce a July 1 law giving the city power to curb cut out mufflers. The editorial condemns reckless chauffeurs and notes the change will improve safety for pedestrians and reduce noise. It also distractingly shifts to a drug advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets.
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Minnesota science churches revolt in Minnesota
A Minnesota church vote, 93 to 3, withdraws from the Boston mother church. The Fourth Church of Christ Scientist declares the board has absolute authority after Mrs Eddy’s death and condemns teachings by Abbot Smith, amending its articles to form a Christian Science Reform church. A similar move occurred in Duluth’s Second Church.
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Minneapoli
Minn
A. E. Smith
C. 5
Fourth Church of Christ, Scientist
Associated Press
Boston
Abbot Smith
Christian Scienre Reformed Church
Second Church of Christ, Scientist
Duluth
Postal savings banks a joke exposed to Iowa bankers
Iowa bankers heard a paper by R Algyer on postal savings banks and their operations. Decorah officials mocked the program noting few depositors and small sums while Washington bonds stood behind limited local activity. The audience applauded and the talk suggested postal banks strengthen private banks. Organ recital announced for June 5 at First Congregational church with proceeds for Plymouth Congregational church.
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Iowa Bankers’ Association
R. Algyer
Decorah
Winneshiek County State Bank
Algyer
BE. J. Curtin
Mr. Curtin
Washington
Sma
Ralph Mason Hix
First Congregational Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Revival at Old First M E Church Bends Toward Outreach
Revival services under Rev. B S Taylor of Moores begin at Old First M E Church corner Fifth and Jefferson Streets with 7 30 pm street meetings and 8 30 pm church services. The interdenominational effort invites all creeds, aims to reach the unchurched, and cooperates with other churches while proclaiming old-time doctrine.
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First M. E
Fifth and
Jefferson Streets
Evangelist Taylor
G A R Members Seek Car Use on Decoration Day Parade
The G A R requests owners to lend their cars for Decoration day rides in the forenoon and for the afternoon parade. Notify Commander C G Crabtree by card or phone at 1845 black.
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G. Cabtree
Black
C. G. Crabtree
Taking Care Of This One
An urban vignette shows a girl rescuing a starving stray kitten and pleading to keep it. The piece argues if each person focuses on helping one immediate need, the collective impact would ease vast suffering and inspire action in daily life.
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T- Street
Margaret
Burden Shared in Life’s Small Corner Duty
A speaker urges individuals not to reject the nearby duties that lie in their hands for they form the essential burden God assigns. The message emphasizes personal responsibility in daily matters as the true measure of moral effort.
Party to inspect top 10-acre Gulf Coast farm deal
Waterloo and Cedar Rapids group visits Gulf Coast Country on June 6 to review the best 10 acre farm proposition in America. Prices are low and terms easy, with party limited to 40. Open until 9 tonight. French and Frazee, 611 Black Hawk Bank Building.
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Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Gulf Coast
America
French & Frazee
Black Hawk Bank
Hemmer couple visit Water loo and local notes
Washburn May 22. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hemmer spent Sunday at Waterloo. Cut worms are damaging corn and warden plants. Mr. George Van Duyn bought a new automobile. Mr. George Marshall has been ill.
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Washburn
Joe Hemmer
Waterloo
George van Duyn
George Marshall
Local Social Highlights and Livestock Trade This Week
Last week featured visits by Dr Christopher of La Porte to doctor horses and social gathering at Mr Parris home with about seventy five friends surprised guests. Arch Roberts presented a rocking chair to hosts. Hess shipped a carload of cattle to Chicago on Tuesday.
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la Porte
Fred Muthaler
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