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Contents include but not limited to local news from various Iowa towns reporting on social visits, illnesses, church activities, and community events. There is a detailed obituary of Bert O. Clark highlighting his character and death from consumption. The document covers political developments such as the appointment of the first Negro federal judge Robert H. Terrell and legislative actions in Iowa including prohibition debates and appropriations. National and international news includes the withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Cuba, British naval policy debates, completion of Laguna Dam, and incidents like drownings and explosions. It also discusses educational reforms, scientific discoveries about tuberculosis inheritance, and economic concerns related to corn prices. Additionally, there are cultural notes on temperance movements, religious meetings, and social clubs. The document further touches on crime reports, legal proceedings, and public health advice.
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Title:
Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 43, April 02, 1909
Date Created:
1909-04-02
Time Period:
1900s
Description:
Contents include but not limited to local news from various Iowa towns reporting on social visits, illnesses, church activities, and community events. There is a detailed obituary of Bert O. Clark highlighting his character and death from consumption. The document covers political developments such as the appointment of the first Negro federal judge Robert H. Terrell and legislative actions in Iowa including prohibition debates and appropriations. National and international news includes the withdrawal of U.S. soldiers from Cuba, British naval policy debates, completion of Laguna Dam, and incidents like drownings and explosions. It also discusses educational reforms, scientific discoveries about tuberculosis inheritance, and economic concerns related to corn prices. Additionally, there are cultural notes on temperance movements, religious meetings, and social clubs. The document further touches on crime reports, legal proceedings, and public health advice.
Subject (Topic):
African Americans Black people Obituaries African American history Public welfare Education Research Agriculture--Economic aspects Fraternal organizations
Subject (Organization):
Prohibition Party (U.S.) British Politics Group
Contributor (Person):
Ruff, Charles S. Ruff, Thaddeus S. Thompson, John L. (John Lay), 1869-1930
Location:
Iowa--Des Moines
Language:
eng
Contributing Institution:
State Historical Society of Iowa
Publisher:
Iowa State Bystander Pub. Co.
Extent:
4 pages
Genre:
Newspapers
Type:
Text Image
Format:
image/jpeg
Digital Collection Title:
Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa
Digital Collection Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9156m
Related Resource:
Library of Congress Control Number: sn83025186
Digital Object Identifier:
bystander1909040201
Item Permalink:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9vh5cs3f
Metadata License:
This metadata record is made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication. https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/
Source
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"Iowa state bystander. volume 15, number 43, April 02, 1909", State Historical Society of Iowa, Amplifying Black Voices in Iowa, Iowa State University Library Digital Collections
Reference Link:
https://n2t.net/ark:/87292/w9vh5cs3f
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No Copyright - United States
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