Disarmament Talk and Public Policy Commentary
The piece argues for concrete disarmament actions over rhetoric, urging the United States to show real cuts in naval programs to influence global opinion and prompt private British discussions. It critiques bombs as a poor policy and suggests cutting costly presidential vessels like the Mayflower, plus notes on road safety and journalism libel cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les
Harding
British Admiralty
Enele Sam
United States
Uncle Sam
Eanner
America
Professional Bombers in Chicago Labor Feud
The report quotes William G. Smith saying a five man gang was hired by a shoe repair union to bomb rivals. They offered about $50 weekly per man, aiming to disrupt non affiliating workers. The confession links the plot to interunion vengeance similar to Kentucky clan feuds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom Come
William G. Smith
Chicago
Jowa
Smith
Wnion
Hom
Kentucky
From Land Afar and the Cost of Words
A fragmented verse piece laments distant affection and the lure of money in writing. The speaker resists insults to heaven and fate, pleading for a meeting and recognition of love while contrasting a printer's pay with the value of imagination.
Marshal Fech Anticipates Battle of America Amid Prohibition Doubts
The passage recalls Marshal Fech facing German shells with dismay at the prospect of a new national conflict and questions whether prohibition will thwart gatherings. It hints at the Dairy Cattle Congress returning to the coast as favorable news, while expressions of anticipation and afterthoughts linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Fech
America
Burroughs Nature Club Qs From 1982 Notes
Readers sent general nature questions to Burroughs Nature Club Notes. Queries touch on swallows barns serpents and plant blight with reference to famous writers, with answers promised in tomorrow's column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
the Notes
Thomas Hardy
O. Henry
Bees and birds in wild life notes raise questions on lifespans
An expert discusses advertising influence on prices and natural history notes on bees, birds, and fishes. It mentions eggs, shells, and shells’ mucous, observes that Albia may be a dead town, and muses on moonshine and experiments tagging birds and placing metal buttons in fish fins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern University
Albia
Diogenes
Wehnat
Local residents voice mixed views on state fair presence
Abe Martin notes a cousin’s visit to the city while others express reluctance to join the state fair with him. Mr and Mrs Tate Bud mention concerns about not receiving a car as part of their reflections this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Arbuckle
Fatty
Eni Meats
Tate Bud
Frank
Lothrop
Health Talks by Dr Huber Advices Walking Cure for Ills
A reader asks about severe fatigue digestive issues and weight loss at 41. Dr Huber advises against death talk and recommends a clinic exam if affordable. If healthy enough, start a structured walking program with proper shoes for two weeks to a month, gradually increasing distance, then walk at dawn to feel vigor and rebuild strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yongdong
Woodland Dale
Enoch
Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Sally burdens of marriage and gender roles are explored through a dialogue between Imogene and Andrew. They discuss women's hardship, love, and a metaphor about potatoes sprouting from light, reflecting on romance and the dynamics of marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wife
Roe Fulkerson
Sally
Imogene
Andrew
Market Notes and Morning Reactions Edit
A fragmented OCR passage hints at people reading the paper amid jest and market reports. The dialogue suggests someone laughs at something while another seeks money and market updates. The excerpt preserves a casual, domestic newspaper voice with scattered words about money and humor.
Fur Bringers A Northwest Tale Of Ambrose Doane
Ambrose Doane free trader and Colina Gaviller clash as Doane helps settlers seize a fur company mill after Gaviller refuses a fair price. In the chaos Indians toast flour made from telegrams before a store raid leads to drunken riot amid a perilous pursuit inside Gaviller’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Doane
Colina Gaviller
Fur Company
Poisoned, Yet Alive In Gripping River Valley Tale
Ambrose evades capture as Doane’s assault is interrupted by Colina and a tense confrontation unfolds. Strange and Macfarlane press for truth while Pringle hides fear. The San Antonio flood note hints at river wealth and danger as a broader warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Colina
JM Aalerou
Anita Mee
Strange
de Valera
Llosa George
Macfarlane
Coline
Milestones in Bible Education Across Generations
The passage argues colleges should treat the Bible as a cultural and historical work to shape younger generations. It contends this is the sole path many youths will encounter the Bible, suggesting curricular integration and respectful study to preserve its influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Columbia University
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle text discusses a numeral puzzle linking water, an Italian city, a warded person and letters to spell a wartime secretary of state. It notes Mary’s promise and the confusing calendar reference about weeks and Sundays, highlighting unfamiliarity with Sunday as the week’s first day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Fifty Years Ago News From Waterloo Iowa 1871
A retrospective item notes Mrs. W. H. Palmer winning first premium at the Iowa state fair with a butter sample worth $52. C. P. Hunt invites readers to visit his vineyard and sample grapes. Jack Frost nips vegetation. stovepipes are being set up. G. R. Crittenden lays a crosswalk on Commercial at Bridge street. Waterloo attorneys listed. Horace Greeley lectured for library fund, earning $130 with receipts from $300 to $401. A robbery on Jefferson street—wallet with $20 stolen from David E. Robinson’s trouser pocket on Sept. 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Palmer
Black Hawk County
Horace Greeley
The
New York Tribune
Garfield Dies in Office in 1881 at Long Branch
Forty years ago on September 19 1881 President James A Garfield died at Long Branch New Jersey at 10 35 p m He was 50 and slain by Charles J Guiteau Chester A Arthur took oath as president The nation mourned with messages from European heads and local services held across town as stores closed and churches tolled for the fallen leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courier
Garfield
Long Branch
N. J
Charles J. Gulteau
Chester A
Arthur
Hiram College
Ohio
Wis
Europe
Cit Council
J.H Kubna
Beir i
Congregational Church
Postoffic
Carrried
Chrispiocopal Church
Fifteen Political Nominations and McKinley Funeral Echoes
The article notes Republican county nominations for Representative C A Wise Sheriff W M Law Superintendent C E Moore Coroner Dr T A Mc Manus Surveyor M L Newton. It mentions a McKinley funeral crowd of about 100000 in Canton and memorial services with Rev Samuel Callen and Rev Ren 4 Tanner. It contrasts Roosevelt age with Grant as presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Wise
Cedar Falls
W. M. Law
C. E. Moore
T. A. McManus
M. L. Newton
Canton
McKinley
Opera House
Samuel Callen
First Presbyterian Church
J. H. Leavitt
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Materiel Evening Courier
Ae Dais Eae Apnea
Weat Park Ave
John C. Hartman
Bilter
A. W. Peterson
Tresa
Gen'l Mgr
Associated Press
Dougherty
Waington
D. C
New York
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Biory, Brooks & Finley
Rep's
Col. Dawes
Mavy
Ques Ition
Henk
Ameanuac
Frank L. Stanton
Earth
J. Pluvius
Dairy Cattle Congress
Abe Martin
John B. Huber
Huber
Thiz
Empg
Wice
Rye
SimPey
Gort
LTTE
FUR Bringers
Canadian Northwest
Hulbert Footner
Jack Chanty
Coppright
James A. McCann Company
Admiral Sims
Senator Glass
Touchstone
Champs, Elysees
Paris
Charlot
Charlie Chaplin
Mortmarte
Ison
Pershing
Giants
Mart
Calina
Giddings
Tle
Pringle
Mr. Gaviller
Miss Colina
Doane
Mr.Gaviller
Ings
Celina
Pringie
Little Parton
Aluge
Breed
San Antonio
Sam Loyd
In the Courier
C. P. Hunt
Jack Frost
G. R. Crittenden
Bridge Street
Lewis Lichty
Horace Boies
H. B. Allen
A. Hewitt
J. H. Preston
J. L. Huster
W. Mullan
W. H. Holman
Miller
BE. K. Ware
Lore
Alford S. P. Brainard
G. W. Howard
W Galloway
E. T. Cowin
O. Miller
George Ordway
D. A. Dodge
John
Glover & Bro
David E. Robinson
Jefferson Street
Cense
Mr. Robinson
Amelia
Stephen Phelps
Cos College
Cedar Rapids
Atlantic
Rock Island
Des Moines
Lizzie Kruse
Chris Schmidt
Cato Sells
Eagle Township
C. O. Lamson
Russell
New England
M Bentley
Paul Davis
Netti Vroom
Olivia Bachma
Ren
Tanner
Our Lady of Victory Academy
Presiden McKinley
Francis Rosgen
Anna Dolan
Bar
Hanlon
Rose Reith
Agnes Mee
Namara
Margaret Herman
Lillia Zimmerman
Coletta Sibert
Ann Ryan
Mabel Barrett
Frances Wagmer
Mayme Sullivan
Margare ‘Friedl
Hiia Rosgen
Margaret McAllister
McKin
Col
Theodore Roosevelt
Ulysses S. Grant
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