Measuring Sanitation Gains in Cuba and Yellow Fever
The author argues American military control eliminated yellow fever in Havana and Santiago within two years, contrasting with Spanish rule and urging continued scientific sanitation under a treaty for Cuba’s independence. The piece emphasizes health, quarantine limits, and the strategic need for purification of the island.
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Havana
New Orleans
Cuba
Santiago
Antilles
United States
Seta
Pensions Compared Highlight British War Costs
The War Office orders pensions for South Africa widows and orphans to be paid within two months of death. British pension outlays in the army and navy totalled 26.77 million dollars, far lower than American pensions for October and November. Speaker Reed labels the U S a billion dollar nation, praising American patriotism.
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War Office
South Africa
United States
Whitaker
Army
Reed
Great Britain
Science V8 Freeman-Tribune Letter Debate
The Freeman-Tribune notes ongoing discussion on matter gravitation and theology. It critiques haste in Rendall's Dec 26 letter and calls into question quotations from a lexicon and the alleged Science of God and Science of theology.
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Freeman-Tribune
Rendall
Religion and science clash over truth and unity
In a Webster City column from January 8, the author surveys religious diversity and science’s authority, arguing Christianity moves toward unity while many sects fade. It critiques occult and Christian Science, notes modern philosophers on religion, and predicts scientists and theologians may eventually align.
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Great Evangelical Church
Mrs. Eddy
Boston
M. D
Webster City
The European Burden of Militarism Analyzed
In Europe militarism imposes heavy costs and drains industrial capacity. Vanderlip argues Europe spends 1.38 billion dollars annually on military establishments and withdraws 4 million men from work, reducing productive output by four percent. The United States benefits from relative freedom from these pressures.
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Russia
Germany
Italy
United States
Europe
Frank A. Vanderlip
Sanitary Scribner’s
Debate Over Congressional Pay Increase in Washington
The article discusses proposals to raise congressional salaries from 5000 to 88000 over four years. Advocates say current pay barely covers expenses in Washington, while opponents warn increases benefit the rich as much as the poor. One suggestion is restricting eligibility by wealth, to separate average earners from millionaires. It argues lawmakers should not pursue a champagne lifestyle on a soda water salary.
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Washington
Congress
Iowa Praised by Newark Evening News for National Role
The Newark Evening News lauds Iowa as a rising force in national affairs naming Allison Henderson Wilson Shaw as influential figures and noting Teddy Roosevelt’s expected 1904 nomination may favor Iowa. The piece contrasts Iowa’s prominence with Ohio’s perceived decline.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Hawkeye
New York
Newark
New Jersey
Evening News
Ohio
Senate
Iowa Allison
House
Iowa Henderson
Iowa Wilson
Treasury
Iowa Shaw
Teddy
Mississippi
Public Farm Sale Near Webster City and Blairaburg
Auction notices detail a January 16 sale at Webster City and a January 23 sale near Blairaburg with 50 cattle and 50 hogs plus 20 horses and roadsters, farm machinery, grain, and household goods. Terms offer 12 month credit on amounts over $5 with 8 percent interest, cash for small sums, and noon lunches provided.
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Poland
Ohio
W. A. Ruppel
M. L. McCollough
H. W. McDonald
Aurilac
W. H. Hill
McLaughlin Bros
Roadsters
Billy Golden
Prairie Queen Draft Horse Co
J. H. McLain
O. W. Bige
J. H. Shipp
Farm Auction Notice Near Kamrar and Webster City
A move prompts sale to the highest bidder at the McComb farm two and a half miles north of Kamrar and seven miles southeast of Webster City on Thursday. Local residents anticipate competitive bidding and clear terms.
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McComb
Kamrar
Webster City
Thurs
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