Work Is What Saves the World
The piece argues that labor and work sustain society, tracing lines from education and industry to justice and moral order. It emphasizes that without work there would be social decay, urging a culture where productive effort supports families and communities.
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Kool
Pducationel
Cumpmerelal
Andy PePpiaus
Cieotier Parinegaets
Corret
Hein
Ariel Attedding
Prapertion
Fontoat
York
Poncomine
Chad Peevert
Male
Jacsite
Butter Controversy and Changes in Butter Making
A humorous but pointed piece on butter production from cow to consumer. It traces the shift from rural, hands on churning to industrial and wholesale processes, notes price and taxation impacts, and critiques consumer access and fairness amid humor about color and taste preferences. It mentions Congress, price per pound, and industry players shaping butter's economics.
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Eipi Board of Trade
Cie von Tas
United States Congress Ling
Waterlou School Board Undertakes Major Building Upgrades
The Waterloo board plans to push forward on 418 important construction projects to improve facilities. Officials acknowledge smoke and dampness persist but expect to overcome such issues with pioneering leadership and sustained effort.
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School Board of
Waterloo
Public Stadiums vs Public Pleasures in Waterloo
The article argues for practical outdoor recreation over grand stadiums, urging Waterloo to build more tennis courts and golf facilities to foster physical activity and community enthusiasm rather than costly arenas. It emphasizes active participation, accessible sport for all ages, and simple pleasures as vital for wellbeing.
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Dubuque
Pascoe
Cuetates
Dies Moines
Drake Wniversity
Eam
Habiapi
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Cedar
Watered pabloes engapl ment in Des Moines paper reference
A fragmented OCR style piece discusses California nonpartisan city government and a Kansas Tribune interview. It notes Los Angeles politics under a commission form, cites partisan leanings, and contrasts civic practices with Waterloo’s longstanding municipal campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Tribone
California
Commission
Saya
Toe Anertes Tribune
Kansas
Los Angeles
Tribune
Waterloo
Pennerat
Becker Execution Reported for Former NYPD Lieutenant
A New York World summary notes the New York police lieutenant Charles Becker was sentenced to death, amid reflections on modern civilization and past cruelties. The piece hints at media coverage and forthcoming court actions as the story unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Cruz
United States of America
Charles Becker
New York
Net York
X. Owill
New Uen
Judge Lees Ride Examines Public Funds and Valuations
The article discusses Judge Lees investigation into public funds and valuations, noting attempts to avoid unnecessary tax burdens and conversations about state taxes and next year’s budget. It mentions political figures, possible conflicts, and calls for accountability amid fiscal debates.
Many Changes in Teachers in Waverly Schools
A chorus of letters and fragments from Readers reflect concern over hiring, retirements, and politics shaping Waverly public school teachers. The column notes uncertainty about best interests of pupils and calls for clarity from the school board, citing ongoing debate and reader opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teactlers
Waverly
Pdue
Jane
Iris
Tle
Local Campaign Notes and Vague Voter Mentions
Fragmented OCR passage mentions a candidate for a house seat, references to a visit and a date, with unclear names and places. The text is garbled, lacking coherent events or verifiable details to identify a clear outcome or action.
Forty Years Ago Fire Ravages Cedar Rapids Area
Fortieth year recount: a Monday blaze destroyed buildings between the river and Walnut Street causing about half a million dollars in damage. Also noted: Mrs. Newell of Finchford aged nearly 70 sold a cow to Cedar Falls buyer and led it ten miles. County Auditor Foote aids swamp land recovery of 8500 and $107 per acre. Multiple small items include arrests for horse theft, alcohol sales restrictions, and a cheese factory anniversary.
Much Ado about Nothing marriage plans in 1804
Twenty years ago, Miss Julia Marfowe to wed Robert Taber, former leading man, in early June 1804. Dr H W Brown and bride return from wedding trip via Chicago. A flag pole fell during wind, nearly ending honeymoon. Robbery attempt on Nick Feidler. Waterloo residents attend Tankard church event to Miersdale, Pa. Barn-raising at Rev Miller farm draws hundreds. Prof A W Rich of Alguna Normal elected math professor at Iowa Style Normal.
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Robert Taber
H.W. Brown
Minneapolis
Masonic Temple
Chicago
A. W. Rich
Alguna Normal School
Iowa Style Normal School
Senate mileage debate triggers hotel funding talk in Iowa
The Sioux City Journal outlines a political fracas over mileage allowances and fiscal policy with references to a Dubuque hotel project, rail stock debacles, and New York style corporate upheaval. It notes senate action restoring an expense allowance and a cautious public mood amid ongoing transportation and hotel developments.
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Sioux City Journal
Rehonse
Pital
Senate
Railroads Escaping Federal Oversight After Overhaul
Defooled stockholders of two or three railroads overhauled by pirates will see relief as these and most well managed lines exit federal examination and supervision of financing and operation.
Who's Fabricating Anyhow and Why in Des Moines
Des Moines May 27 special. George Huffman denies a Meredith story claiming he sent a telegram about $1,600 to fund a state campaign for Connolly. Connolly supporters say Meredith is desperate as the campaign for senator narrows to who is lying and why while Meredith and Connolly seek votes across the state.
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Des Moines
George Huffman
Democratic State Committee
Ed Meredith
Huffman
Connolly
Meredith
Chicago
Kenyon
Even as You and I by Rutm Cameron and others
A whimsical column describes two kittens in a study basket, one gray and one black, each eager to switch places as the author muses on animal personality. A stray ad hoc note about a political candidacy and a letter from an anonymous friend precede a reflection on prayers and bachelor life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
John S
Tuthilis
Republic
Duke Naven
Emerson
Benedict
Alfalfa On Sandy Soil Proves Viable With Manure Lime
Fred Baskin of Cedar Falls Iowa describes an alfalfa trial on two acres of sandy loam started in fall 1912. He spread 25 to 30 loads of horse manure, plowed and disced, applied two tons per acre of ground limestone, sowed 20 pounds per acre with nitrogen inoculation, and cut high in July. By May 1st the patch reached ten inches, greener and thicker where lime was used, while areas without lime failed. Baskin argues alfalfa can grow on sandy soils with proper manure timing inoculation and season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Baskin
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Watermelon Crating Costs May Hit Prices
A short note from the Want columns cites Ruth Cameron and others warning that crating watermelons will raise costs. Dealers claim the added expense could force them to drop fruit handling, estimating crating will add about six cents per melon and raise prices prohibitively.
Shippers Protest Watermelon Ruling in Iowa
Muscatine fruit dealers join with statewide shippers to challenge Iowa railway board rulings on watermelon and grape classifications. Meetings in Des Moines set plans to file a protest seeking a hearing before the commission. The change requires crating watermelons in groups of 12 for small shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Iowa State Board of Railway Commissioners
Iowa
Des Moines
Candidacy announced for State Representative in Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford enters the race for state representative in Black Hawk County subject to the will of voters at the June primary. The announcement appears as a political notice in the local edition.
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Black Hawk County
Upton B. Kepford
Iame
H. BE. Tullar
Waterloo
T. R. Meshinney
Candidacy notices flood Black Hawk county races in June primary
A string of candidate advertisements announces runs for county coroner, sheriff, treasurer, and supervisor from Black Hawk county. Names include Sidney D. Smith E A Leighton James B Eason H Be Tullar Clayton E Bronson B H Kascht T R Meshinney William J Burbank H W Grout Fred J Orth with parties Republican or Democratic and June primary as the qualifying date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Burbank
Black Hawk-Grundy
Republian
H.W. Grout
Eczema Cured After 20 Years by Resinol Treatment
Mrs. U.W. from Dauphin Pennsylvania recounts a 20 year struggle with eczema starting at age 13. After trying many remedies she found relief with Resinol Soap and Ointment, using four jars and three cakes to complete cure. The product has been sold by druggists for 19 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Tleager
Dauphin
Waterloo primary voting place notice
Notice to voters announces Waterloo township primary election polling at Kleinfelter's livery in Water-Too. Board of Township Trustees issues the ballot location guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Township
Kleinfelter
Board ‘of Township Trustees
Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy Ad Darkens Gray Hair
A drugstore advert promotes Weseth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy for 50 cents. It claims natural, even darkening, stops dandruff and itching, restores fullness, and returns a youthful appearance within days. Sold by H W Taggart.
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Wryeth
H.W. Taggart
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