League of nations critique and political commentary
A lengthy editorial argues against the league of nations and U.S. involvement abroad. It attacks tariff policy, prohibition, and political figures while urging self reliance, a consolidated school system, and cautious foreign entanglements. United States must avoid reduced independence and police duties for other nations.
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United States
League, of Nations
League of Nations
England
France
Missouri vote on woman suffrage and peace pact critique
The piece criticizes a measure granting women the right to vote for President as born of fear and desperation. It argues the League of Nations policy promoted by President Wilson is distant from global peace. The text frames leadership as powerful yet divided on war and peace priorities.
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League of Nations
Wm. H. Taft
Missouri
Wilson
Democratic Party
Wiota Votes 95000 Bond Issue for Electric Plant
In Wiota Iowa a special election approved bonds totaling 95000 for an electric light plant to be built and operated by the town. The White Company of Davenport has purchased the bonds and construction will start promptly. The plan promises near 24 hour service and revenue expected to cover bonds interest and costs with a surplus.
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Wiota
White Company
Davenport
Woodworth Clum
Iowa Commission
San Francisco
State Senate
M. B. Pitt
Harrison County
Clum
the Greatertlows Association
Local youth Alfred Taylor dies by his own hand in Anita area
Alfred Taylor 32, unmarried son of Willis and Mrs Taylor of Wiota, committed suicide at his home Sunday by hanging. Found by his mother in the barn, he had directed no reason for the act, with funeral plans pending telegram replies from brothers in Canada. The Anita community page notes concerts, soldiers’ aid, and local business notices amid a town’s wartime empathy.
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Alfred Taylor
Willis B. Taylor
Wiota
Canada
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