Acres of Diamonds and Daily Reflections in 1900s Iowa
A survey of a wide mix of items includes Dr. Russell H. Conwell predicting a year’s end, his Acres of Diamonds impact, and philanthropy for student edification. Also notes on Senator Bailey’s potential senate bid, Philadelphia pennant hopes, a Beattsdale girl eloping, and a Texas election fraud trial among other brief observations.
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Russell H. Conwell
The
Baptist Temple
Temple University of Philadelphia
White
Union
Tigris
Globe
New York
Conwell
Lfe
Harding on roads and education in Iowa editorials
The Courrier and Reporter critiques Lieutenant Governor Harding for opposing hard surfaced roads and urges beginning permanent roads now. It notes Iowa spending eleven million yearly on roads, and argues Latin and German may be replaced by modern languages, while Spanish knowledge aids future commerce with Latin American countries.
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Iowa
Harding
President Wilson Breaks Precedent In Surprise Office Visit
President Wilson called unannounced on Secretary Lansing in his office and handed over papers. The act recalls early administration days when the president frequently shattered long standing protocols. The incident drew notable astonishment among observers.
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Wilson
Lansing
Springtime Lessons For A Long And Active Life
Dr. Eliot former Harvard president argues in a magazine article that adjusting plans after defeat brings progress. He urges daily renewal and trying new things to spark growth and happiness, noting springtime teaches renewal and the value of change for a vigorous life.
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Ant AW
Eliot
Harvard Univerdy
Pine tree defends place in American progress and folly
An editorial extols the pine tree as a faithful ally in growth from colonial times to the railroad era, then warns of overuse and dependence. It laments modern construction of hotels and schools in pine and calls for protection as the nation expands brick yards and quarries.
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Tigsfonenr
Plug
Tey Geare
America
You Do Not Know the Good You May Be Doing
A reflective piece on human imperfection and influence. It argues admirers shape each other through love and example, urging patience and kindness while acknowledging the unseen impact of small deeds. Ruth Cameron cites Goethe and Emerson to urge self-improvement.
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Atever
Earth
Emerson
Tenneyson
Gwendolen
Daniel Deronda
Iiva
Goethe
Dubuqne
What Iowa Editors Are Saying Tateralism in Town
Sioux City Tribune warns the measure before the Iowa legislature harms the public by benefiting insurance firms. Other editorials criticize political uncertainty, mining investments hype, the short ballot for accountability, and opposition to liquor ads in college papers, noting varied state concerns.
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Sioux City
Dubuque
Dunce
Fife
Union Leaders to Get Separate Trials in Colorado Case
Judge Niet F Graham in Boulder Colorado overruled state demurrers to motions for separate trials for five union leaders charged with murder of Pit Staneff during April 1914 strike disorders. The defendants include E ie Doyle WLTL Hickey Jack Cassidy John O Connor and Joe Potestio with Doyle as secretary treasurer of district 15 United Mine Workers of America Hickey as secretary of the Colorado State Federation of Labor.
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Boulder
Colo
Niet F. Graham
Pit Staneff
Norton Montgomery
Colorado
Montgomery
E. Ie Doyle
Wltl Hickey
Jack Cassidy
John O'Connor
Joe Potestio
Doyle
United Mine Workers of America
Hitkey
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Nancy and Jacob's Treasure Quest in the Gypsy Camp
Nancy and Jacob inherit a key from their grandmother guiding them to a hidden treasure. Jacob travels seeking the chest, faces danger with shipments of guards, and discovers a gypsy camp where the key signals a future unlock. Tomorrow's continuation promises more about unlocking the chest.
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Nancy
Jacob
Slater
Goodby
David
Sipsy
McClure Newspaper
Judge Refuses Separate Trials Bid Over Evidence Split
Defense sought separate trials arguing different evidence would be used for each defendant. The note includes a courtroom exchange where a Patriotic phrase is requested and Theodore is asked to wait while the judge responds. The record captures the heated moment.
Your Girls Appetite and Blood Health Ad
An advertisement targets mothers of growing girls warning about pale languid blood during teens. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic and anemia remedy to build red blood, strength, and future health. It directs readers to obtain a free booklet from Dr Williams Medicine Co in Schenectady New York.
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Tisher
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dobson Speech Hints at Self-Incrimination Says Birmingham
In the Birmingham Age-Herald an unsigned note claims every time Dobson speaks he reveals himself while accusing him of lacking philanthropy. The piece frames his remarks as revealing and suggests distrust of his motives.
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Dobson
Birmingham Age-Herald
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Aterloo Evening Courier
Waterloo
LSD
Associated Press
Audit Bureau of Circulationa
W. H. Hartman Company
Proccaims Mimself
State Department
Texag
Joseph W. Bailey
United States
Philadelphia
Texas
Daniel Webster
Pepper Talk
George Matthey Zidams
Cal
Ruth Cameron
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Altho
Illnois
Webster City Freeman-Tribuner
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Canada
GHEY
Nancy and
Jacomws
Nancy Anid Dacot
Sacor Sohans Warren
Stars and Stripes
Theodore
Frank T. Hartman
Fifth and Mulberry Streets
East Side Library
Gerrit J. Bennett
Grant Ave
Boston Confectionery
East 4Th St
West 4Th St
Corn Belt Telephone Company
Ness Office
Mountain Park
Oklahoma
A. Strange
Wangler Gros. Co
East Fourth Street
GC. J. Miller
West Fourth Street
Chicago
Great Western
West Side
East Side Air
Ces Eens
Cate
ST. PA
East Side
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Kansaserry Ly
Big
Kansas City
E. M. Kretz
P. A
T. J. Cleary
Ae Ayia
Libby
Leavitt and Johnson National Bank and Farmers’ Loan and Trust Company
Commercial Street
Leavitt & Johnson National Bank Building Company
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