Waterlon Evening Courier on Voting and Prosperity
The editorial discusses declining voter turnout in the United States, contrasting it with higher participation in Britain and other nations. It links prosperity, immigration, and blurred national issues to reduced political engagement, noting strict enforcement gaps after wine manufacture permits were revoked and the belief that government handles major policy.
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York
United States
China
Frank R. Kent
Harper's Magazine
Simon Michelet
Utade
America
Great Britain
Clevelang
Blaine
Europe
Seip Re
Experts Report Seeks Wider Use of Intermediate Credit System
Washington observers report to Secretary and officials that the time is opportune for broader employ of the intermediate credit system facilities. They explain indirect lending via rediscounts on notes backed by banks to aid Iowa farmers, based on corn stored under the Iowa warehousing act, amid ongoing farm relief discussions. The report notes Iowa farmers face large debts, high costs, taxes, and volatile prices, even as the agricultural situation improves since 1921. population growth continues and some drivers struggle.
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Washington
Jamine
Nils A. Olsen
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Albert C. Williams
Reuiher
Firm Loan Board
Iowa
Cummins
Cummins Aids Farm Bill Effort Faces Congressional Hurdles
Davenport Times notes Senator Cummins seeks a practical farm relief bill to win congressional and executive approval, criticizing grandstanding by farmer advocates. Cedar Rapids Gazette fears birth control and better babies moves. Des Moines Capital questions King Tut relic sale benefits for Egypt. Springfield argues hands-off stance on the anthracite strike, urging nonintervention. The piece reflects varied editorials on policy, health, and economics.
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Cummins
Fiten
Davenport
Iowa
Washington
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Isothermal Debate Over Germs and Ventilation
Dr Brady reports readers debating cures for colds with Dr Reed advocating hot air treatment while others dispute ventilation rules. Letters discuss germs in air, drafts, humidity, and the limits of common sense hygiene alongside questions about yawning acids and Brady related fitness programs.
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Thad
Dr. Reed
G. A. L. Reed
University of Cincinnati
Billings
Josh Billings
William Brady
Mysterious Runaway Debris Found on Fourth Street
Fifty years ago this Courier reports a mysterious runaway incident on Fourth Street West with debris, a broken sidewalk, scattered wagon parts, and displaced fence. owner unknown after inquiry, 5 am incident time.
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Fourth Street
B.S. Phelps
Chicago street car and electric light plans reported
Wednesday November 25 1885 reports on Robinson Hitt car orders for Chicago street car line with 24 cars in construction and two on the bridge route. C W Harvey seeks ten electric arc lights for 1350 dollars monthly in the business district. Wolf killed on Illinois Central freight line west of Cedar Falls. Mrs Dixon OsL checkbook found with 27 dollars rewards offered. Indians passing through city on Tlbot Central line bound for Powetz reservation. L F Walker boys seek silver trumpet to award the most popular fire company at Turner hall fair.
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Chicago
Robinson & Hitt
South Chicazgo
Madison Street
L. F. Walker
Turner Hall
Horrible Murd ers Twenty Years Ago Near Independence
Twenty years ago on November 25 1005 Mrs William Afe Williams and her five children were found murdered at their farm near Independence. All six were killed with hammer blows and throat injuries suggesting entry by the door. The father William McWilliams is being sought after he was seen riding away. Other items note James Rownd’s death in Cedar Falls and local business updates including horses at a commission barn and an ornamental cornice project at Hiks hall.
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E. A. Raymond
New York
Tru
Piewse
Eddreass
Ana Son
Doug
Brady Symphony
Luster
Renenut
Teader
William Afe Williams
Independence
McWilliams
Herselick
James
Rownd
Cedar Falls
Ohi
William Holland
Mullan Avenue
Jefferson Street
Hiks Hall
Sytamore Street
Uncle Wiggily's Thanksgiving tale by Garis
A fragment from Howard R. Garis features Uncle Wiggily and companions planning a festive Thanksgiving. Billy and Johnnie Bushytail chatter about treats and a box of candy, with playful chatter and hollow tree house antics setting a wholesome holiday mood.
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Uncle Wiggily
Howard R. Garis
Billy
Johnnie Bushytail
Bilfie
Johnnie
Uncle Wiggily Thanksgiving Feast and Helping Others
In a woodland tale, Uncle Wiggily shares his Thanksgiving pile with a hungry goat and a dressed up trio of visitors. The rabbits learn generosity and gratitude as the bunny sizes up the sacrificed feast and the animals discuss kindness versus keeping all for oneself.
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Johnnie
Squirrel Boys
Uncle Wirsily
Dave
Uncle Wiegily
Luke
Emmetsburg to Honor George McManus Homecoming
Fort Dodge Messenger reports Ammetshurz noting one of her sons as famed, claims McManus of Bringing Up Father was born in Emmetsburg. Town invites him for a September homecoming, promising a memorable day and proud celebration for Emmetsburg.
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Fort Dodge
the Chronicle
Ammetshurz
Faous
Ammetshurs
George McManus
Emmetsburg
McManus
George
Thanksgiving Across Ancient Times and Cultures
A column notes Thanksgiving traditions before Plymouth 1621, tracing harvest feasts from ancient Greece to Canaan and Israel, with Demeter worship and harvest meals. It contrasts European and Anglo-Saxon practices and hints at future discussion of Pilgrim additions to the holiday.
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Plymouth
Demeter
Athens
Canaan
Great Britain
Thanksgiving in Americas discussed and letters invited
In a classroom exchange, Linck and Hay note “Tomorrow Thanksgiving in Americas” and invite boys and girls to send letters to Uncle Ray via the paper. A reader asks which city is second oldest in the U S with Santa Fe and Jamestown debated.
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Linck
Americas
Uncle Ray
United States
Santa Fe
Jamestown
Mary Alice Falkerson
A. Sama
Jamestown County
Virginian
Nourth America
Acadia
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Questions and answers from the Nature Notes column
A historical Nature Notes page invites reader questions. It lists inquiries about sea gulls, dark-maned lions, and reptiles in Ireland, with answers promised in tomorrow’s issue. It also includes discussion of song birds, ant species, and a few descriptive notes on ants and Formica exseetes.
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Nature Notes
Ireland
Mustolinus
North America
Wakmond
Formica
Pitaling
Polsuneos
Oak trees and their oak acorn bearing age
Oak trees require about twenty years before they begin to produce seedy fruit. Even then the trees are not fully mature. Their normal life span runs to two or three centuries, making the long growth period seem proportionate to the tree’s overall life.
New York Stillmans Struggle for Front Page Spotlight
Abe Martin notes that the New York Stillmans face a sickly interior page presence in the newspaper, doubting they will reclaim the front page. Elmer Swank votes to keep the tall seat, hoping it yields freedom and independence for three minutes.
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New York
Elmer Swank
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Brady, M. D
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Reet
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Yast
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Daniel
Newell
Mary Be, Mickley
Ray. R. Norton
Waycoms
Joseph Bennett
Minnie F. Reoville
New Albin
Hitt's Grove
Althe
J. Williams
P. J. Siberling
D. B. Washburn
W. L. Bitchcock
H. B
HD. Aten
C._W. Harvey
Wolp
Minois Central
K. Dixon
Tilibots Central Railway
Winnebagos
Powetz
Neb
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Fourth Streets
Heyman Streege
Silver
Matt Parrott & Sons Co
Clarence Huston
Logan House
Jane, Recs
Meas
Christias
Holle
Bil
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Binlie
Linck Rays
Counern
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin
Abe Martin
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