To the Heart of the Matter About Taste and Judgment
An essay on taste and criticism argues against authorities who police likes in art and literature. It laments critics who presume to dictate taste, urging freedom from legislating opinions and embracing personal preference despite outsider rules.
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Thorne
Evry
Ming
Gerial
Loway
Ss Add
Sonic Interna
Etto
Carlo Nolet
iCrowe
Cavalcaselle
iKucler
Ruskin
Country Meeting War Conditions Show Signs of Recovery
New York reports the country adapting to war conditions with improving finance and trade. Strong cooperation among government, finance, and industry sustains credit, while hopes rise for gradual reforms, better export activity, and easing stock-market strain amid ongoing global conflict.
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New York
New York City
Bank of Mingland
Penes
Germany
Htip
Europe
London
New England
United States
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
A Time Coming Perhaps Unguarded Talk Among Allies
A discussion among sympathizers of the Allies speculates that if Germany is entered by the coalition, the empire could be dismembered and divided among victor nations. When that hour arrives, Germans may learn who their real friends are and Americans, angered by military aggression, will condemn any foreign powers attempting to rule German land and people.
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Germany
Pocauer
Waiting Solace and War Lessons From Global Peace Efforts
The author argues for patience in labor disputes and international conflicts, praising a three year halt in the Colorado strike zone and recent treaties to refer disputes to commissions before hostilities. It cites Vera Cruz withdrawal, criticizes meddling observers, and extols waiting as a revolutionary tool for preventing war and tempering national passions.
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United Mine Workers of America
Wil
Colorado
Washington
Great Britain
France
Spain
China
Germany
Russia
Japan
Turkey
Graece
United States
Vera Cruz
New York
Mexico
Mexico City
Walt-Line
Europe
Wilson Hadeen
Connally campaign fevers over leadership appeal in senate bid
The article critiques the Connally campaign’s focus on presidential leadership to boost Mrs Connally’s Senate run. It argues the strategy risks overplaying influence, notes Cummins as a counterpoint, and praises Cummins as a clear statesman who would not merely echo the president.
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Connally
Renkile
Arr Connolly
Cummins
United States Senate
Connolly
Bravery and War Echoes Across a World in Turmoil
Fragmentary wartime reflections depict exhausted soldiers fighting from dawn to dusk under shellfire, praising endurance amid a climate of global leaders and artists serving in uniform. The writer notes strained morale, the need for rest, and calls for broader public support while mentioning international figures and political anxieties.
The Conceit of Self Consciousness Advice
A classroom piece warns against excessive self consciousness as a form of vanity. It notes people fear looking foolish, misjudging others thoughts, and missing life’s fun. The essay urges humility and focus on learning over appearance.
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Chu
Gra
Severruedy
Ian
Wenaliy
Evne
Fi Jess
Local Notes From Rockford and Surroundings
Cool cloudy wet weather marked the week as Rockford area reporters note various local happenings. A church remodeling at a property once owned by Koerner is observed. a birth occurs to Mr. and Mrs. Faratin. A. H. Malow helps with a street project near Hanley, and residents travel to lakes after work.
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Reckford
Mleyd Rounty
Fearhers’ Institute
Charing City
Old Methodist Church
Ivay
Vd Corwineke
Yvergreen Strack
Malay City
Anatin
Minn
Amt
Mashia
Pringing
Roosevelt Speeches Open Kansas Series in Wichita
NOT THE OLN ROOSEVELT Wichita Kansas September 21 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt opened his Kansas speech series with a Wichita address Saturday afternoon. His remarks lacked clear audience reach as the former leader struggled to project in the large forum.
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Wichita
Kan
Theodore Roosevelt
Kansas
Roosevelt
Sanaa
The Spy Hero and the Cost of Spying in War
A reflective piece extols spies as patriotic and essential to war effort. It praises Nathan Hale as a hero for his country, notes spies slip behind enemy lines in disguise, face court martial if captured, and receive meager pay while wartime contractors prosper. It argues for fairer treatment and support for spies as vital military assets.
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Nathan Hale
Aone
Supreme Court
Ini
Tohn Barjeycurn
Former president comments spark party critique at Waterloo hall
Attendees who had not heard from the ex leader since the old days were surprised by his shorter terse lines. The new party head’s address softened, while his plea for “sol cier justice” and denouncement of old bosses drew less forceful reaction. In the crowd, some nearby whispered questions about the falsetto finish as the hall turned quiet. Additional actions show local property transfers in Waterloo including transfers to Zora F Wells, Curis H. Jci tha, and Frederick W. Smith with dollar amounts or nominal values noted for several plots and subdivisions.
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Solcier
A Moment of Fun In Housework
A playful vignette about Mabel stopping her chores to ponder a habit, noting she only occasionally mops her brow. The quip hints at social observation and domestic routine with a light tone from the era.
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Mabel
Detroit Free Press
Real Estate Transfers in Black Hawk County Iowa
Real estate transfers list multiple Waterloo and Cedar Falls parcels with buyers and sellers, including Shanewise and Rector to Pearl King Lot 19 Block 2 Burnside addition, $1.00, C Haines Williams to Ella Williams Hillside addition Lot 5 Block 5 $1.00, Jos B Clay and wife to J H Madgen Lot 2 Block 18 Railroad addition Cedar Falls $390, A W Chamberlin and wife to Chris Lauridsen No 50 ft Lot 10 Block 2 Lane and Fowlers addition Waterloo $1.00, Frank J Eighmey and wife to K G Crowther Lot 7 Block 16 Lot 4 Block 17 Blowers addition Waterloo $1.00, Leavitt & Tolinsga Tr Co to KH G.
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Crowther
Hagerman Place
Waterloo
P. J. Martin
Zora F. Wells
Rainbow
Cedar River Park
Galloway Inv. Co
Curis H. J.citha
Galloway Isl
C. Marlin
Bloom
Logan Dale Heights
Henry Casey
Frederick W. Smith
Oscar Casey
Wif
Black Hawk County Abstract Co
Shanewise
Rector
Pearl
King
Burnside
C. Haines Williams
Ella Williams
Hillside
Jos. B. Clay
H. Madgen
Railroad
Cedar Falls
W. Chamberli
Chris Lauridses
Fowlers
Waterlan
Frank J. Eighmey
K. G. Crowther
Blowers Addition, Water Inc
Leavitt & Tolinsga Tr, Co
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Greene Notes on Local Visits Births and Funeral
Miss Emma Miner visits sister Mrs. W Curtis in Greene while Mr and Mrs Wolf return from Charles City after attending Henry Seifert funeral. Birth of a boy to Mr and Mrs Win Cheney Sept 13. F L Mabee to Greene for a month from Washington DC. J Henry Seifert funeral held at Christian church after a stroke. born Germany 1866.
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Greene
Emma Miner
Wi. Curtis
Waterloo
Wolf
Charles City
A. L. Reseinder
Henry Seifert
Win. Cheney
F. L. Mabee
Minneapolis
Four Percent of Convicts Free in Iowa Reform Plan
Sept 21 Des Moines reports Warden Sanders at Fort Madison prison shows about 24 percent of inmates work outside the walls in road camps and distant institutions. The effort hinges on trust in reform, with few escapes and a push toward custodial farming for longer sentences. Also notes inmates’ few escapes and Italy’s film industry rise and Argentina’s June census.
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Des Moines
Fort Madison
Sanders
Colorado
Washington
Iowa
Nebraska
Sloty
Jong-inte
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