Springfield Republican’s Birthday Marked by Independent Voice
The Springfield Republican, founded in 1844 by Samuel Bowles, celebrates a century of influence. It has remained independent through shifting party lines, supported leaders from McKinley to Cox, and fostered journalism as a school for the craft with noted contributors and enduring editorial integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfeld
Altho
Kinley
Bryan
Parker
Taft
Wilson
Cox
McKinley
Blan
Roosevelt
Tapal
Republican
Samual Bowles
3Bin8
Bowles
J. 4& Holland
Titcomb
Colferns
Long Heford
Amercam
Ely
New York World
New York fTrmes
Boston Evening Transcript
Ohio State Journal
Theew York Sen
The
New York fErivine
S. Louis Post-Dis Patch
Grant
Ku Klux Klan
Republican Party
Massachusetts
Springfield Republican
Botacs Greeley
New York Tribune
Flag Goes By and Other News From Rockford
A feature on patriotism prompts questions about immigrant allegiance as crowds ignore the flag during a defense day parade. In Rockford, Illinois, city officials debate rain drainage for an 11 story building and reject a seven to eleven story extension. The Red Cross home service reports $12,300 in back pay secured for disabled veterans this year, while Frederick Gillett’s Senate nomination gains force with Republican support. The column closes with reflections on national unity and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Lye City Council
Register-Gazetts
Althouhe
Statisticians’ Corps
Trust
Cali
Focal
The
Red Cross
Army
Gillett
Frederick Is. Gillett
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Butler
Gov
Cox
House of Representatives
Senate
Health warning on cancer cures and medical frauds
Dr Brady cautions readers about bogus cancer cures sold by charlatans and warns that genuine cancer treatment requires early recognition and surgical or radiologic therapy. He urges women to consult physicians and avoid delays caused by fraudulent remedies and “healers” promising miracle cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Brady
Wiliam Brady
Century milestone for the Zblest country journal
The Zblest country journal marks its hundredth birthday, earning congratulations from newspaper makers and readers alike. The tribute praises its fairness and its perseverance as a powerful part of the American press, noting its commitment to balanced reporting without seeking the popular side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Journal
Newspaper Makera
Bayline
FRIEND WIFE By ROE FULKERSON
Imogene coins a deposit slip error after a dress purchase causes a bank overstatement. Andrew and Imogene argue about orders and domestic mismanagement, then plan to perform chores together before a movie. The dialogue shows marital friction and humorous domestic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Dawes Pipe Censorship Sparks Debate in Maine and New York
Iowa editors discuss campaign image as Dawes faces limits on lithographs and press portrayal. Dispute centers on editorial censorship and how to present the vice presidential candidate, with New York papers offering varying renderings of his pipe moment and calls for a balanced portrayal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divenport Democrat
Maine
Gen. Dawes
New York
Dawes
Herald-Tribune
Times and World
Herald- Tribune
Brain Tests Riddle Challenge by Sam Loud
Three minute puzzle asks readers to solve a word circle riddle. The drops of moisture and organ clues yield a hidden numeral. The sight pieces form a circle as shown for the answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Loud
Debate at Apple Grove school house on whisky friendship claim
In a local gathering at the Apple Grove school house last night a discussion on public life included a remark that Scotch whisky had strengthened friendship with Great Britain more than the war. The tone is folksy and humorous with Abe Martin cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple Grove
Great Britain
Roads and crim es in midwest commentary and tax protests
A collage of opinions on road science and maintenance debunks old ideas while noting roads wear as roofs do. It discusses youths facing justice, references Harry Thaw and notorious killers, and critiques local tax meetings under the Iowa budget law with muted public protest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mimy
Britt News-Tribune
Burlington
Harry Thaw
Storms
Loeb
Leopold
Narya
Storm Latte Pilot-Tribune
Iowa
Buena Vista County
Brookhart rail plan mocked by Courier and readers
The piece recounts Senator Brookhart's revised rail solution and its Sigourney amendment, contrasted with Courier analyses using Interstate Commerce Commission data. It argues his figures on excess profits misstate reality and compares private versus government railroad operation costs and wages, noting 1917 to 1924 shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hidton
Smith Wildman Brookhart
Courier
Interstate Commerce Commission
Sigourney
Eldon
William Ge. McAdoo
McAdoo
United States
Brookhart
Federal Railroad Administration
McAdes
Senator Brookhart
A Breath of Autumn Changes the Face of Nature
An observant piece notes the first brisk north wind and the subtle shift to autumn. It describes softer sunlight, deeper blue skies, and leaves dancing in a final fling as birds alter songs and people breathe a cooler, fresher air indicating summer’s end.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Queries and Answers
Questions on bird eggs crocodiles and toads appear with answers in the next Nature Notes column. A reader asks about white pine seed maturity and cone ages with details on how sunlight and stand density affect seed bearing. The piece also explains whale tail orientation and general fish fin arrangement with brief natural contexts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature Notes
Lana
Propellin
Tama Fair Shows Strong Weather and Profit
Tama, Iowa September 13. For the first time in years the Tama county fair enjoyed ideal weather all week. Gate receipts Thursday totaled 2140 dollars, not including several hundred dollars in advance season tickets. About 3000 attended Friday evening. The profit for this year’s fair is about 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama Fair
Traer
Tama County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hartman Co
Courier Bidg
Comer Park Ave
Commercial St
John G Hartman
Nest
Waterloo
Associated Press
Trai Net
Ferrite En
Cops &S Ara Holt
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooke & Finley
William Brady, M.D
Nat'l Newspaper
Phystelion
PeerAnce
Tase
Pound
Slua
Wehsleumns
Igie
Hokum Ag
Abrams Shack
Vancer
Woinda
Agriculture Department
Washington, D
Kylix
Andrew
Imozune
Imogene
Kitty
Law and Order
Palm Beach
Abe Martin
Ce & Afte
Lem Deareys
Barger Shee
Ottumwa Corrier
Ralroads
Jesse James
Brown the
Asher Soul
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!