KEEP THE MONEY AT HOME AND BANK LOCAL FUNDS
A bill passed by the house aims to end the Des Moines bank monopoly on state funds. It requires state treasurer deposits above set amounts to go to banks within the state proportionally by county receipts. The plan mirrors county practice and could extend to deposit primary road funds in county banks.
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Des Moines
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Senate
Boards of Supervisors
Treaster Jones
Atlantic
School Legislation and Rural Education Standards
The paper opposes any school bill not aimed at real school good and urges parents to seek strong, well qualified teachers. It warns against oligarchic rhetoric and stresses balanced teacher requirements over radical changes, especially for rural schools.
Why France Is Interested in Lausanne Peace Accord
France pursues a Lausanne peace accord to avoid backing Turkey and opposing Britain if talks fail. The article notes France has long supported Turkish movements, a fact widely recognized.
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France
Lausanne
Turkey
Great Britain
Britain Angers Over France Germany Conference Rift
European tensions rise as Britain laments a rupture with France amid talks with Germany. The piece notes Britain’s role in preventing French annihilation during German advance toward Paris and questions France’s seeming forgetfulness of wartime allies.
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Europe
Great Britain
France
Germany
Paris
Not a Kingness Des Moines hints at Kenyon GOP bid
Des Moines reports a near future move to endorse Ex senator and Judge Kenyon for the Republican presidential nomination. Kenyon, appointed by Harding, holds a lifetime or good behavior tenure. His supporters warn against forcing a nominating fight that could imperil a trusted ally.
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Des Moines
Kenyon
Harding
Believing in Miracles in Modern Times
The Sioux City Journal editorial argues belief in miracles grows with the times. It compares biblical miracles to modern feats, noting astonishment at new medical abilities such as examining a trans Atlantic traveler’s heart.
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Sioux City Journal
the Times
New York City
Radio marvels and miracles in modern science
The article extols radio and early wireless science, noting heart monitor transmissions from distant patients, airship flyers, and gliders. It explains how stethoscope signals travel by transmitter, and how wave lengths can pass through walls, urging awe at innovations that defy distance and motive power.
Armour Morris Merger Sparks Beef Price Debate
From Farm Journal account, Armour & Co may save 10 million dollars annually by consolidating Morris plants and expanding with fewer facilities. The move could shift profits to farmers and consumers as the war era expansion lifts costs and muddies margins. Experts note the prior packing industry ran on slim gross margins with 12 percent, and postwar adjustments may affect livestock prices and supply.
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Farm Journal
Philadelphia
Armour & Co
Morris. & Co
F Arm
Ar‘mour & Co
Morris
Armour scheme eyed to acquire Morris assets
The article argues Armour & Co plans to buy Morris & Co to capture its volume and plant capacity, shifting meat production through Armour plants. It discusses cost cuts, overhead, and the need to increase volume, with concerns over livestock prices, competition, and the effect on producers and consumers.
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Homie Succes
Morris
4Co
Fragmented Gossip Riddled By OCR Errors
Disjointed lines mention life insurance sales fears, hat lore, forbidden rum for pies, alimony, cats at night, late Sunday awakenings, hunger before dinner, and spring fashion noise. The garbled text weaves stray phrases and misplaced punctuation into a patchwork of unclear ideas.
Man Seeks Imitation of Charlie Chaplin by Fellow Performer
A performer asks a colleague if he can imitate Charlie Chaplin during a stage rehearsal. The brief note notes a request for a mimicry act and potential comic impression planned for the show.
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Charlie Chaplin
Rippling Rhymes Christmas Feast Satire by Adams
A satirical verse by George Matthew Adams mocks holiday feasts and indulgent treats. The speaker recalls Christmas excesses, turkey, oysters, pies, and rich dishes, vowing recovery and future restraint despite lingering appetite. The tone imitates Victorian periodic verse with playful archaisms.
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George Matthew Adams
Fragmented Phrase About Patience and Washington
Fragmentary OCR reads like a stray line about patience and death with unclear context. Names, dates, or places are not clearly readable. The text lacks a complete event or identifiable subjects.
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