The Art of Conversation and Personal Charms
Fragmentary essay discusses conversation as a social act, contrasting sly wit with genuine interest. It cites Dr Johnston praising a brilliant conversationalist named Richard and notes the value of being engaged, attentive, and unintrusive in dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tura
Rane
Hallenbury
Pup
Glu
Howe
Dr. Johnston
Boswell
Magd
Richard
Namie
The Camel Comedy of The Desert Beast
The piece extols the camel as a hardy, desert adapted animal with features aiding its survival such as wide feet for sand, nostril shutters, thick hide, and internal water ballast. It blends humorous observations about looks with praise for its usefulness to Bedouins and its enduring role in harsh climates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlayrth
Hohm
Prohibition Administration
Kansas
Missouri
Camel as a streetcar substitute Theme
A satirical piece compares a stubborn camel to a temperamental streetcar ride. The narrator scorns bureaucratic fuss, mocks President Wilson’s request, and notes the camel’s rough motion and impatience. It ends by arguing readers should be glad not to use a camel for urban transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Wilson
Erie Railroad
Question of Domination and the Era of Equal Rights
The author argues domination as a policy fails across history from Europe to America and asserts that civilization rests on intelligence and fair play. It cites Germany asserting control over Alsace Lorraine and other powers as doomed to tyranny and revolution, urging America as world teacher to end the fallacy of domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
East
France
England
America
Hoth
Canada
Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Wesult
Russia
Law
Austria
Wisconsin
Minnesota
New
United States
Portland
Maine
What's the Idea about Court Delays Until Session
The supreme court reportedly will not rule on state law challenges until January when the legislature is in session. Observers question whether this delay serves the assembly’s need to craft substitute measures or reflects cautious behavior before elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Oo Urlal
Lesser Iowa candidate Hamilton praised as humane elder statesman
The piece lauds Mr. Hamilton as a kindly 71 year old in Cedar Rapids favoring his stay in public life while critiquing opponents. It contrasts his gentle governance with a push for economic progress under a plan called a greater Iowa. The article cites his role as president of two banks and notes rising expenditures in neighboring states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Iowa
Courier and Pact
Ohio
Missouri
Wisconsin
Michigan
Hata
Nebraska
Minnesota
Two Baeks
Cedar Rapids
News by Prescription and War News Satire
A satirical column mocks wartime optimism and press bias. It jokes about Berlin’s stupefaction at a retreat near Paris, Vienna’s silence, and explains the river and harbor bill as pork graft. It critiques politicians and correspondents, warning against illusion and manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Paris
Vienna
World Power or Downfall Says Scribner's
Sir Henry Norman argues in Scribner's that world power or downfall hinges on opposing militarism and autocracy in Prussia. He envisions postwar peace terms disarming Germany, neutralizing the Kiel Canal, returning annexed lands, and uniting Poland under autonomy, to prevent future wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Norman
Scribner's
Germany
Prus
Europe
Thal
France
Denmark
Kiel Canal
Poland
Ug Balfe
Cummins and Clarke projected to win key Iowa counties
Local reports forecast Cummins carrying Linn and Jones counties this fall and Governor Clarke likely to win Hamilton's home county. Murphy predicts Benton will back Cummins while noting political tensions at the fifth district conference. The Davenport Times- Journal mocks a Democratic campaign document praising Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cinmallins
Marshalltown
Hamilton in His Own Town Governing Image in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids bankers praise John T. Hamilton as a conservative, deliberative leader suited to banking but unlikely to push aggressive public initiatives. Local interviews note his 71 years, presidency of two banks, and limited club involvement while highlighting political foes in Linn County and Dunn faction influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines Register
John T. Hamilton
Cedar Rapids
Hamilton
Register
Secial
Frieds
Hin
Dunn
Mason City
Peefians
Linn County
Mr. Hamilton
Debaters Maintain Humor Amidheated Exchanges
Despite sharp divides and heated arguments, auditors and spectators keep a light mood as the debate continues. Principals lose no temper, and the crowd preserves humor while news of the intense session unfolds.
Moment of Fun in Washington Sunday School Chat
A fragmented assorted set of quotes shows a Washington Sunday show teacher asking pupils about Noah and subsistence, a child guessing Orv lind, a quip on umbrellas, and a golf anecdote about a near putt. The passage blends humorous exchanges and playful misreads from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah
the Ark
Washington
Taxes and Self Respect in Cedar Rapids Licensing Debacle
The Christian Science Monitor notes a shift in U S views on public revenue and cites Cedar Rapids Iowa cutting its tax levy by two mills while approving saloon licenses to boost revenue The move drew protests as residents fear increased revenues would erode municipal self respect and oppose expanded licensing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Science Monitor
United States
Republic
Cedar Rapids
Wapeleve
Public Morals Debate Over Liquor Revenue
The piece argues against relying on liquor traffic for municipal funds, noting Cedar Rapids and other cities have improved morals and reduced tribute from liquor earnings. It cites the Evening Gazette praising higher public standards and a shift away from accepting liquor-derived revenue with broad disapproval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening Gazette
Cedar Rapids
United States
The Germans: Admiration and warning from Watterson
Henry Watterson extols German civilization and achievement while condemning militarism and autocratic rule. He praises German scholarship music and industry but warns that autocracy and caste systems threaten popular freedom from the North Sea to the French border. The piece argues Americans admire Germany’s culture but fear its militaristic regime led by Bismarck and Moltke.
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Henry Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Germany
Heidelburg
Dresden
Hanover
Teuton
Siegfried
Rhine
Tannhauser
Munich
Nurnburg
Beyreuth
Baltic
Lake of Constance
France
Hohenzollern
Alsacé-Lorraine
Belefum
Holland
England
Kant
Hegel
Eucken
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Wagner
Heine, Schiller, and Foethe
Bismark
von Moltke
Real estate transfers listed in local records
Real estate transfers show Sarah B Lund to Charles Yorkstick for lot 3 block 7 Hudson priced at 700 dollars. Henry C Magee to William E Cadwell for land in 22 90 11 at 1 dollar. A Aungst to Pearl G King for lot 16 block 19 Howrey and McWilliams addition at 1 dollar. William F McGarvey to Charlott and Lavinia Eccleston for part of lot 5 Joder’s subdivision Waterloo at 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hawk Co
Sarah B. Lund
Chas. Yorkstick
Hudson
Henry C. Magee
Wm. E. Cadwell
A. Aungst
Pearl G. King
Howrey & McWilliams
Wm. F. McGarvey
Charlott
A. Lavinia Eccleston
Joder’s
Waterloo
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Earth
Wilsom
Towa
Whiter
Politics
Dbubuyte Times-Journal
Ove Gallous
Democrat Party
Woodrow Wykow
Woodrow Wilson
National Committee
Tiemor
Davenport Times
Timesative
Cedar Rapids Commercial Club
Altho
Greater Iowa Association
Busin
Ings
Orv Lind
Washington Star
Houston
Mr. Meekton
Washington, Star
Ile
Walter Trumbull
New York World
Horlick’s
Ras Appere
Area Peren
Peren
Parry Aare Arcane
Ronan
Raran SoMa Bamags
Ins Renee Ee
Sar Rere
Fischer
Cal J. Miller
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