Columbus Vision and Courage Behind the Great Voyage
The piece lauds Christopher Columbus as prudent and brave, weighing every factor before sailing west. It portrays his voyage as a disciplined, faith driven enterprise that opened a new hemisphere and enriched world civilization, urging a national milestone anniversary to honor his achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Tascanelli
New World
Colimbis
Western Hemisphere
Hind
Strang
Pepperess
America
The Dairy Industry as Moral and Economic Force
A contemplative piece argues the dairy cow binds home life, soil, education, and culture to farm profits. It frames cattle congress and dairy farming as constructive forces shaping Iowa and national progress beyond mere amusement or profit.
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Justine
Iowa
Ruluire
Tany
United States
Iimuntty
A Practical Choice by the Town Anti Saloon League
The Anti-Saloon League favors a practical political path endorsing Clarke over Knapp in the governor race, rejecting both Prohibition and Progressive candidates. The Tatler condemns saloon petitioners and cites Cedar Rapids building owner renting space for a salon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Anti-Saloon League
Clarke
Knt
Hamilton
Tatler
Cedar Rapids
Outlook debates treaty peace provisions and observation risks
The Outlook questions the advisability of peace pacts signed by the state department with twenty six nations. It raises concern that a one year observation period before hostilities could hinder timely defense and invites fears that states may ignore the treaty. The piece argues treaties are moral obligations aiding defense, not guarantees, and calls for vigilance against naively trusting paper promises amid European conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitsok
State Department
International Commission
Belgium
Hanwe
Ligue
Towa Politics and Devious Ward Ties Revealed in Probe
A muddled report highlights political corruption whispers and factional strife as investigators probe party ties, capital schemes, and alleged misdeeds across cities. The piece notes contested leadership, rumored German links, and ongoing legal scrutiny amid a charged election season.
To the Heart of the Matter in Iowa Politics and Wealth
The piece argues wealth and inheritance drive governance, contrasting moneyed rulers with elected officials. It notes Wall Street influence, the persistence of inherited power, and references Des Moines growth, political sniping, and party dynamics in Iowa as the state debates proper governance and fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Flamiston
Oewno Party
Gealing
Hour of Control
Hamilton
John W. Rowley
Iowa
War politics and rulers in a collapsing order
A fragmentary 1914 era critique outlines three rulers in a great war. It accuses Count Berkhfuld and hidden privilege of driving continents to conflict while Austria’s people lack input. It hints Wilhelm II as prisoner of war factions and calls for postwar political reform and rational governance in Germany and Russia.
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Golliers
Kurane
Rans Jasaf
Atria
Nicholas
Russia
Helme
Germany
Count Berehield
Giroops
Minit Nicholas
Prom Tavis
Wilhelm TI
Jied Dy Wissen
Amareetoans
Modera
Rspurs
Reskin
Saukar
Carmen
Cheese by George Fitch
George Fitch humorously explores cheese across nations highlighting varieties and effects. He notes Swiss, Dutch, French, German cheeses like Roquefort and Limburger, with playful claims about their aromas, consumption, and even political influence.
Waterloo Growth Shines in Directory Figures
Waterloo shows rapid growth from 1910 to 1914 per McCoy directory. city expands to 16 square miles with 4 325 blocks of streets and 33 000 population, up 4 000 in two years. record housing and business gains accompany rising school census and net migration. E L Hosteter.
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Cjly
McCoy Publishing Company
Rockford
City At& Streets
Waterloo
Ont
E. L. Hosteter
The Human Engine Works Best at High Pressures
Ruth Cameron exhorts readers to push effort to high pressures in life. She compares the mind and body to an engine, citing examples from athletics and study. A freckled girl in a race and a small scholar-athlete illustrate sustained focus and maximal drive leading to success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dear
Janey
Joseph Vance
Mill
Besi
Former Towan Indicted by Minnesota Jury
Tremain, once a prominent Hart keeper in Minnesota and son of a noted local figure, has been indicted by a Minnesota jury. Details remain unclear due to OCR errors, but the case involves a former Towan connected to Minneapolis authorities and Tremain’s ties to the Minnesota scene.
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PHU Byer Association
TOWAN
Minnesota
Jery
Sioux City
Met
Tremain
Hart
Minoog Amd Stows Cin
Oat
Teemiln
Minnieapolis
Tmare
Four men charged with grand larceny in Sterling Securities case
Day with J. J. Wise and D. R. Morrill of Minneapolis faced grand larceny charges. Four indictments allege receipt of money under false pretenses for selling $42,000 of Sterling Securities stock in New London with a bank plan, then failing to fulfill the agreement. The Sterling Securities firm is in receivership. Tremain’s lawyers say he acted only as an officer and had no involvement in the New London deal.
Bradstreet's Report Mixed Signs From War and Trade
Bradstreet's report from New York on October 11 presents a blend of war impact and easing in some areas. It notes warm weather and southern cotton depression, high money rates, slow collections, restricted industrial output, and tightening credit while export operations and war supplies provide some support. Bank clearings for the week ending October 8 totaled 2,729,701,005, down 19 percent from last year, with wheat exports including flour at 8,127,251 bushels versus 6,148,948 a year ago and business failures at 314 from the prior period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet
iHradstreet’s
Citrolax advertisement claims quick relief and cleansing
An advertisement touts Citrolax as a reading for constipation sour stomach lazy liver and sluggish bowels It promises rapid relief from a sick headache and a thorough flushing with no pain or nausea It states the product keeps the system cleansed sweet and wholesome and instructs readers to ask for Oiteplay
Seventh Day Adventists Buy Hospital Building
In West Union the Seventh Day Adventists purchased the Harvey Smith building from Dr. Whitmore to convert it into a hospital. Possession will be Jan 1 with equipment underway for a January opening. Jasper Wayne of Spencer, association president, announced a public meeting Tuesday for community discussion. Rev Dr John Archer Gray resumed Universalist pastorate, while Dr F B Whitmore bought the old mill and nearby structures. Mr and Mrs N Schenck invite guests to daughter Alta’s wedding to Walter Carpenter on Oct 15 at their home. Rev H CO Culver and family arrived to join the Methodist church. Rev Van Buren was sent to Tipton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Seventh Day Adventists
Harvey Smith
Jasper Wayne
Spencer
John Archer Gray
Universalist Church
Chautauqua
F. B
Miss Alta
Walter Carpenter
Sumner
Piace
H. CO. Culver
Springville
VanBuren
Tipton
Dewar Resident Survives Second Injury in Nine Months
Mrs. John J. Encert suffered a serious accident in Dewar on Wednesday, after a prior February fall that broke a limb and required an operation. She now breaks both bones in her right arm but is recovering as well as expected. Nearby Mrs. C. T. Chorpenning recuperates from an appendectomy at St Francis Hospital and expects to go home soon.
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St. Francis Hospital
Local Notes From Eagle Center and Waterloo Area
J BE Conry and son Frank traveled to Rochester Minnesota last Friday. Nora Griffin attends a business college at Waterloo. Mr and Mrs John Perese of Waterloo visit their daughter Mrs Jacob Shaffer this week. James Griffin rents a farm near La Porte City. Joseph Kerr bought a carload of cattle at the Reinbeck sale last week. Arthur Reiter is laid up with a neck carbuncle.
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Eagle Center
J. BE. Conry
Frank
Rochester
Alnn
Nora Griffin
Waterloo
John Perese
Jacob Shaffer
James Griffin
la Porte City
Joseph Kerr
Reinbeck
Arthur Reiter
Boys Accused of Stealing Automobile
The automobile belonging to R. J. Eklund stolen Thursday night was recovered early last evening. Three boys, Thomas Hall Floyd Crary and Howard Porter, about 16, were taken into custody on theft charges. The car traced from Washington Street to La Porte City Vinion and back, were deserted on Lower Jefferson Street. Hall and Crary had prior custodial history and will be arraigned in juvenile court.
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R. J. Eklund
Thomas Hall
Floyd Crary
Howard Porter
Washington Street
la Porte City
Vinion
Jower Jefferson Street
Hall
New Way Hand Corn Husker promotional notice
The Besser Wand Corn Husker claims world improvement over old methods by saving time per bushel and offering low price. It promises quick payback and urges readers to send for a descriptive circular from Besser Manufacturing Co. Alpena Michigan.
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Besser
Besser Manufacturing CO
Alpena, Mich
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Christopher Columbus
Bybie
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Suelo
Lesander
Tay
Columbia Diay
Sarnia
John Fiske
Cathayly
Wally Weary Sears
Trenty
Helgium
van Germaay
Pank
Liege
Berger Capital
Avai
Stoosny
Foo
Beer Veenworth
Patt
Wall Street
Ieehagen
Vanderbilts
Astors
Goulds
Amertes
Houx
Gary Pragnne
Dean
Mk Ito
Rellely Jong
Ream
Mtik
Menmet
Sean
George Fitch
Limburger
Ruth Cameron
Royal Baking Powder
Dewar
Citizens Gas and Electric Company
Klinefelter & Sons
Park Avenue West
Cedar Falls Union Mill Co
Lowa
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