Go slow on winter laws to aid industry, urges Iowa official
George Wrightman of the Iowa State Manufacturers' Association argues during the winter session lawmakers should avoid burdensome measures that curb business. He warns against class legislation and notes defense of wage earners should not destroy industry. He cites state insurance proposals and calls for reform language that protects public welfare without wrecking commerce.
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Iowa
George Wrightman
Iowa State Manufacturers’ Association
Garst
Des Moines
Social Service
Alive and Voting on Los Angeles City Manager Plan
Citizens will vote December 28 in a special election to decide adoption of the city manager form replacing commissions. The charter amendments provide for a mayor and council, with the council appointing a city manager who selects eleven department directors under civil service rules. Legislative action by the state assembly is needed this winter to enable the change.
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Eitigens
Los Angeles
Waterloo
State Assembly
Desperate Litigation and Noted Public Oddities
A lengthy Iowa tale recalls a costly twenty year legal battle over a twenty dollar dam and four calves, yielding damages of one thousand dollars and costs of two thousand eight hundred eighty six.84. Names include Robert Jounsoy and Anamosa, while Davenport buys two islands and public figures face flirtation and Senate results.
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Jenea County
Robert Jounsoy
Anamosa
United States
Jones County
Today’s Deliverance and the Nation’s Banking System
A New York World review notes the opening of regional federal reserve banks ending a long political struggle over the national banking system. The piece traces battles over banks from the early republic to present debates, highlighting centralization of financial power in New York and the political divides between patriotism, greed, and nationalism.
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New York World
United States
Second Bank
New York
To the Heart of the Matter in Education and Banking
A reflective piece on education stressing self-activity over imposed rules, and on banking reform advocating a balanced system with regional and national banks, a federal reserve board, and opposition to monopolies. It argues against universal schooling claims and urges trust in reform while condemning greed and partisanship.
Cummins reports no campaign expenses
Des Moines Capital notes Senator A B Cummins filed his federal campaign expense report showing no money collected or spent. The commentary contrasts his frugality with other candidates and argues for lower campaign costs and easier re election for Governor Clarke, praising his character and the desire for fewer expenses in state office.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cummins
United States Senate
Clarke
Paramount Issue in Iowa Legislature Prompts Economy Debate
The Sioux City Journal notes that applying economy and efficiency to state government could become the paramount issue in Des Moines next winter. It argues that elevating the economy principle makes large, extravagant appropriations seem less likely than in past sessions.
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Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
MEN-THO-EZE Promises Pain Relief for Various Aches
An old advertisement touts MEN-THO-EZE as a universal remedy, claiming relief from rheumatic pain backache lumbago sore muscles stiff joints throat chest congestion earache headache neuralgia and more. It advertises 25 cents a box or direct mail from Hero Medical Co Fort Dodge Iowa.
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Hero Medical Co
Fort Dodge
War Songs and the Moral Quandaries of Battle Anthems
The piece argues war songs bolster soldiers facing death, noting historical use from the French Revolution to the Civil War. It questions the psychology of singing before battle and suggests rewriting songs to favor peace or nonlethal aims, warning of the danger of echoing violence. Entities include Jules Lurobard, Dixie, Just Before the Battle Mother, and In a Prison Cell I Sit.
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Jules Lurobard Eang
Wong
Tam
Best Jake I know Charles Lamb’s reply to a doctor
Canon James O Hannay under the name G A Birmingham shares a playful New York Times joke about humor and a Lamb quip. The letter from Sackville Cottage Besulieu Hampshire notes the Times motto all the news that’s fit to print and recalls Lamb’s reply to a doctor advising morning walks on an empty stomach.
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New York Times
James O. Hannay
G. A. Birmingham
Lse
Ireland
Sackville Cottage
Besulieu
Hants
Jake
Charles Lamb
Lamb
Steel Industry Booms as Prosperity Returns in Gary
Gary Indiana reports a steel industry revival with orders at the bridge plant and mills. Structural and sheet steel demand for the first three weeks of November is seen doubling October. Mills to produce coke and pig iron next week while rolling mills operate on alternate weeks. Six thousand workers return to Gary steel mills as U S Steel officials note broad business improvement.
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Gary
Ind
Bridge
Gary Steel Mills
United States Steel Corporation
Steel industry eyes upturn as demand climbs
An official claims a bottom in the steel business has dropped and predicts an upward trend nationwide. Workers return to steel mills tin plate plants and American Bridge Company shop floors now operating at 60 to 70 per cent capacity. Railroads lag in orders but are expected to buy rails in large quantities as prosperity returns to the steel sector.
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United States
Steel Company
American Bridge Company
Pittsburg
System
Europe
On The Habit Of Irritability In The Home
The piece critiques irritability as a ruinous habit harming happiness in families. It urges self restraint, invoking a prayer to avoid self indulgence and noting how irritability splits homes, affects children, and overshadows moments of peace with anger and fear. It compares the harm to that caused by alcohol and stresses accountability for wrecked homes.
Real Estate Transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo
Alfred Grundy transfers part of lot 3 block 21 original Cedar Falls to Joseph F Lind for 5500 dollars. Lewis Miller conveys easement over government lot 3 1788-12 to Ralph A Hillis and J L Fortunski for one dollar. J L Martin sells lot 6 block 17 division A Cedar River Park Waterloo for 250 dollars to Samuel Doran. J L Shannon sells lot 2 block 8 Johnsons addition Waterloo for one dollar to H L Green. Highland Improvement Co transfers lot 26 and part of lot 25 block 10 Highland Waterloo to Elthel M Hellen for one dollar.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Alfred Grundy
Joseph F. Lindsay
Cedar Falls
Lewis Miller
Ralph A. Hillis
J. L. Fortunski
J. Martin
Samuel Doran
Cedar River Park
Waterloo
J. L. Shannon
H. L. Green
Johnson's Addition
Highland Improvement Co
Ethel M. Hellen
Highland
Danderine Hair Care Ad Promises New Growth
A 25 cent Knowlton's Dandeline advertisement claims dandruff damages hair and scalp, causing hair loss. It pledges rapid improvement after first use, restoring shine, fullness, and new hair growth over weeks.
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Knowlton
Indulgence of Irritability and the Habit of Temper
A columnist argues that irritability destroys peace and happiness. The piece notes how frequent venting becomes a necessity, likening it to a drug, and warns that yielding to temper is a growing habit with serious moral crime implications.
Black Hawk County Advances Crop Expert Support Plan
Black Hawk county becomes the only Iowa county to tax itself for a crop expert under a law passed by the last legislature. The Black Hawk Farm Improvement association leads the effort to bolster agricultural, horticultural and animal husbandry industries. Five counties voted on the measure, with Polk county among them but losing. Illinois and several states show widespread farm improvement programs, with about 316 U.S. counties maintaining farm experts.
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Black Hawk County
Iowa
Mowy
Polke County
Onois
United States
Farm Improvement Associations Law Aimed at Iowa Counties
The county faces a coming shift as Farm Improvement associations grow, with the proposed legislation to aid counties in adopting the law. The explanation of the law’s work and its legislative background is expected to help voters in upcoming elections assess the measure.
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Iowa
Serious Kidney Advice From Waterloo Resident
Waterloo readers urged to recognize kidney disease symptoms early. Mrs Mary O Connor of 130 Mill St Waterloo testified that three years ago Doans Kidney Pills relieved her backache and fatigue. The ad promotes Doans Kidney Pills at 50 cents through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Waterloo
Mary O'Connor
Mill St
Jaws
Saga
Dean
Mra. O'Connor
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
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