Koenyon amendment vote sparks Democratic critique
In the Senate the Koenyon amendment was killed 55 to 12 as Democrats and standouts allied with Republicans. The piece questions Democratic sincerity and cites the party line on tariff for revenue and trust criticism amid a campaign backdrop. The piece also notes broader political debate and a call for mandatory city planning in Pennsylvania and a discussion of public policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koenyon
United States
Senate
Lawsuit Seeks Permanent Injunction Over City Sewage
Charles City faces a district court suit seeking a permanent injunction to stop sewage discharges into the river. The health official argues streams cannot be dumping grounds under law, pressing for timely sewerage system upgrades to shield public health and rivers, a precedent with broad Iowa impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles City
District Court
Fin County
Iowa
Stroms
Responsibility and Authority Silence in State Depart ment Debated
Fragment reads about John Bassett Moore leaving the state department and the issue of credit and responsibility shifting among officials. Mentions Democratic senator Kenyon and the aluminum trust debate while criticizing the handling of credit and authority in public affairs. The piece touches on political maneuvering and reform rhetoric without clear conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bassett Moore
Big Mn
State Department
Spetcher
Moore
Paradox of Progress by Dr Frank Crane
The Paradox of Progress argues that old monarchic religious formulas recur in democracy as deities of balance. Crises between labor and capital and between legislators and the public yield a gradual shift where the common man inherits privilege, even amid conflict.
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Frank Crane
The Tourist and the Traveler Portrait in a Nation
The piece contrasts two archetypes the tourist who travels light and rushes Europe with the traveler who lingers, learns, and savors culture. It notes the tourist misses much, yet admires the traveler who brings back deep knowledge despite time and money limits. It closes by judging return sight of America as a sign of being a tourist.
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Europe
St Sebastian
Italy
United States
America
Itoo
Hemi
Monte Carlo
Keokuk Named Hottest Town in the Country
A chaotic slice of midweek chatter notes Keokuk as the hot town in the nation. The dam town label lingers as people search for reasons to dress up. A railroad track halt headline hints at a year’s first gridiron accident in Iowa with quick follow up.
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Keokuk
Iowa
One Thing Still Inexpossible from Des Moines Capital
A collection of fragments from Spirit of the Sowa Press and Des Moines Capital notes mixed with political and social commentary. The text references railway signaling limits, a baseball game, and general public discourse on virtue trade practices and safety improvements on the New Haven road.
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Des Moines
Tobacco use by students becomes school offense
The Cherokee Democrat notes a new state law prohibiting tobacco use by school children with suspensions or expulsions as penalties. Superintendents and boards must enforce the rule, affecting Johnny who will spend more time in the barn.
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Johnny
Fragmented Humor From Historic Columns and Dialogues
A mosaic of quoted jests and excerpts from various 19th and early 20th century papers includes humorous lines about aging slickers feminine sarcasm and social quirks, with snippets from the Detroit Free Press Lippincotts Louisville Courier Journal Boston Transcript Kansas City Journal and others. The collage features wry observations on manners, class, and social behavior, punctuated by brief skits and pun laden anecdotes.
Amalgamation and Suffrage Debates Across Papers
A Des Moines Register and Leader editorial stance on equal suffrage joins other papers like the Dubuque Telegraph Herald and Sioux City Journal. Coverage notes politicians and editors debating reform, party shifts, and the evolving political landscape with strong opinions and hints of future moves.
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Amaleg
Mivs Tor
George Ara Fiatvey Jnghatu
Edithe
Des Moines Register
Reds
National Monthly Quote on Marry Your Opponent
A National Monthly line mocks political rhetoric, saying a speaker would marry an opponent due to an inability to support anyone with such an appetite. The remark highlights sharp partisan tone and personal jabs in commentary.
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National Monthly
Girls Only in Farming Class at Shenandoah
Shenandoah Iowa September 6. High school of the town offers a new agricultural department led by W D Meltzer. All enrolled students carry Miss titles as farm boys have not yet joined, and local officials note the law requires teachers for country schools to study agriculture.
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Shenandoah
Kitty
Shenandoah High Achor
W. D. Meltzer
Iowa State Agricultural College
Ames
Agricultural Department
Shenandoah High School
Meltzer
A. H. Speer
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Ad From Tipton Iowa
Mrs Sarah E Duncan of Tipton Iowa writes of her son’s bad cold and dreadful cough last winter. She bought one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy which stopped the cough and cured the cold completely. For sale by all dealers.
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Sarah E. Duncan
Tipton
Iowa
Chamberlain
Real estate transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo towns
Black Hawk Co. Abstract reports transfers including Lewis Miller to Daniel Schaefer on land in 38-89-13 for 1 dollar. Daisy Archer to Gertie V. Bowen Wa Cedar Falls for 2200 dollars. Edward J. Messier to Fred Sherman Cedar Falls lot 2, block 1, D. C. Overman's addition for 5873 dollars. Mary L. Townsend to Ora Edleman Cedar Falls lot 20, Arthur P. Catton's addition for 5000 dollars. Additional transfers in Cedar Falls and Waterloo involving multiple lots, blocks, additions, and prices ranging from 400 to 5873 dollars.
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Black Hawk Co. Abstract Co
Lewis Miller
Daniel Schaefer
Daisy Archer
Gertie V. Bowen
Cedar Falls
Edward J. Messier
Fred Sherman
D. C
Arthur P. Catton
C. H. Bailey
Willis F. Hemmerling
Rainbow
Walter D. Crumrine
Ernest Nielsen
Alford
Waterloo
Frank J. Eighmey
Effie Register
Riverview
F. F. McElhinney
Widow's Pension Act Under Court's Test
Sioux City Iowa September 5 Attorneys for a widow with three dependent children attempted to force action in the district court on the matter of orphan children's pensions. County Attorney C N Jepson had previous involvement in the case.
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Sioux City
District Court
C. N. Jepson
Supreme Court hears case over unpaid payments refusal
A test case is before the supreme court on a writ of certiorari after the board of supervisors declined to act and withheld payments, citing a legal breach.
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Board of Supervisors
Supreme Court
Mother of Eighteen Children Declares Health Gain
Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Mill Virginia writes she suffered five years with stomach trouble and could not eat a biscuit. After taking three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets she is now a well woman weighing 168 pounds and can eat anything she wants. She invites local residents to verify her claims.
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C. J. Martin
Boone Mill
Chamberlain
Claimed Wife Deserter Pleads For His Freedom
New Hampton Iowa September 5 A man posing as an unmarried bachelor and paying for his defense pleads for freedom as a deserter claimed by his wife seeking relief and release from charges or duty.
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New Hampton
Don’t Tolerate Streaked Hair in Advertised Cure
An old time hair care ad promotes Brownatone to cover gray or faded hair with a range from golden brown to black. It claims instant, tasteless coverage, non staining, and zero harm. Available in two shades and sizes, with samples and a booklet offered for 16 cents. Sold by Kenton Pharmaceutical Co. and local druggists.
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Kenton Pharmacal Co
Pike St
Covington, Ey
New Hampshire Woman Arrest Reveals Desertion Case
Local report describes F D Keily once an undertaker and embalmer at Murphy Furniture as the focus of a wife and child desertion proceeding. He was ordered back to his Montezuma home after sheriff notification, pleading to avoid jail so he could return to work. Also mentions a fall and winter sale at Scotch Woolen Mills Tailors.
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New Hampton
F. D. Keily
Murphy Furniture Company
Montezuma
Waterloo A Good Town Promotes Meritol Line
Waterloo is presented as a proud town and endorses Meritol preparations through American Drug and Press Association members. Red Cross Drug Co and Henderson Drug Co are listed as local agents, urging residents to request Meritol goods.
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Waterloo
American Drug and Press Association
Meritol
Red Cross Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
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Wangler Bros. Co
F. H. Latier
Lafayette Street
Fourth Street
Lafayette Building
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Geo. Hunt
Fremer Ave
Scotch Woolen Mil Tailors
East Fifth Street
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Bazard
Black Hawk Bank
E. H. Knittle
NAT
E. T. Jaynes
M. D
Black Hawk
Franklin St
F. C. Liffring
Gerrit J. Bennett
Elmwood
T. A. McManus
M. D. Fye
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DR. Bodwell
Osteopathic
C.D. Pedersen
Jefferson Streve
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