Truthful politics and public life urged in era of reform
Benton and adjoining counties rate 3 00 by mail or 4 00 outside. Publisher Kruse and editor Kruse present in an independent newspaper. Chauncey Depew predicted party balance but today people doubt, yet expect less politics and more efficiency in governance. The piece argues for civility, reform, and merit over rancor.
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Benton
Adjoining Counties
Vinton
Chauncey Depew
Depew
Nen
China Civil War Forecast in Fifteen Years
The article sketches a long civil conflict in China over Peking with Marshal Chan Tse Lim and General Feng Hsaiwe as rival leaders. It suggests a possible modernized republic or dictatorship outcome, predicts a brief interlude of peace, and imagines China’s future progress and potential Siddonization alongside Japan. The tone mixes speculative analysis with optimistic progress.
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China
Fival
Peking
Atle
Chane Tse Lim
Manelmuria
Feng Hsiawe
President Coolidge Pressed on Dickinson Measure by Farm Leaders
Midwest farm leaders from Iowa urged Governor Jolene Hammill to back Dickinson policy, calling on President Coolidge to support the measure. The president met with civility but signaled a careful, restrained stance on endorsing the plan.
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Verhort
Coolidge
Beldine
Midwest
Jolene Hammill
Iowa
Dickinson
President declines Dickinson bill amid Midwest talks
The President told Midwest visitors he cannot support the Dickinson bill despite recognizing farmers' difficulties and seeking relief before adjournment. Church notes follow with Methodist services listed Mar 7 including morning worship, Epworth League, and an Easter focus.
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Midwest
Congress
Methodist Church
Elberon Ladies Aid Meeting and Community Notes
The Elberon Ladies Aid gathers Thursday March 11 in the church basement with hostesses Elmer Mason Mrs E Snyder Hos WIP Wilson and Mrs J Gouy. Local residents list visits birthdays and minor happenings including radio installs hospital trips travel to Cedar Rapids and Tama, family gatherings in Elberon Junction and nearby towns.
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Ladies Aid
Les. Elmer Mason
E. Snyder
Hos. Wip. Wilson
J. Gouy. Boing
Getting Up Nights and Lithiated Buchu Ad
A Virginia man recalls frequent nightly urination for forty years and credits Lithiated Buchu tablets for relief. The Keller Formula is advertised as a bladder cleanser and natural aid, costing two cents per tablet, sold at Weller Laboratory mechanicsburg Ohio and Le Grange Drug Co.
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J.H. Dorian
W. Graham
Leating
Ot Weller Laboratory
Mechanicsburg
Ohio
le Grange Drug Co
Boost for Tony at Cedar Valley sale
Van Horne March 4 1926 report notes a good sale despite roads and weather. Sound horses sold well up to £157.50, Milch cows priced around $70, machinery also strong. Attendees and overall day praised Tony Schimita and the Cedar Valley Daily Times.
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van Horne
Kruser
Spa
Tony Schimita
Cedar Valley
Urbana Club Meeting and Illnesses Report
Urbana notes show the Just-a-mere club meeting Tuesday in Winton with ten attending. Mrs. Frank Sanders hosted Wednesday’s all day session including a business program. Nevadell Fox, child of Mo and Mrs. Fred Fox, is critically ill with appendicitis. Cheney club hosted by Mrs. Andrew Long on Wednesday with seventeen attendees, focusing on sewing carpet rags. Harry McCright home quarantined for scarlet fever. his child also affected. Last week Mrs. Fred Fox visited Iowa City for several days.
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Alberr Lek
Chelsea
Mark Wim
Wendl Ulich
Jahr Radeke
Arthur Hasse
Wryome
Eas Klowpek
Tame
Ceska Beseda Club
Chas
Chas. Sikir
Irving
Mercy Koenita
Oxford Junction
Jose Woheo
Newday
Fred Glch
Frances Valenta
C Dar Rapids
Ed Kucera
Clutter
Ernest Taylor
Winton
Frank Sanders
Nevadell Fox
Fred Pox
Cheney Club
Andrew Long
Harry McCright
Fred Fox
Iowa City
Orchestra Aid Elevates Evening Services
Morning services set a goal and evening meetings gain strength from the orchestra. The ensemble has greatly aided the church’s efforts and deserves attention and appreciation from the congregation.
Cracks Ruin Nantucket Walk Joint From Mushroom Growth
A growing mushroom in a concrete walk at Nantucket exerted pressure on a joint causing the pavement to crack and split. The incident highlights subterranean growth affecting surface structures on a public path.
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Nantucket
Expressive Little Arthur Chooses Independence Over Grandma
A young boy declines staying with his grandmother saying his home is full of donts but he asserts his own path. The quote reflects a child’s view of constraint and desire for autonomy.
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Arthur
Grandaim
Telephones Outnumber Cars In United States
The exchange notes that there are twice as many telephones in the United States as in the rest of the world and more automobiles than telephones, praising the country as wonderful if asked.
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United States
Exchange
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Wilbert Anders
Ed Weise
Mehellands Path Kess
Elmer, Kanicek
Siuner
Joe Kaloupek
Homer Kepler
Waterloo
Willian Bockholt
Fred Bockholt
L. Hausman
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H. Malcolm
Joe Rika
Ed Rika
Joseph Saymon
Spencer
Steve Musil
Tama
Joe Wilimek
Etberon Junction
Berth
Hilton
Wrone
Jerrie Josifek
Keystone
C. Koepke
Vinton Savings Bank
W.C. Ellis
J. F. Traer
Tony
Urbana
Hanna-Harwood Motor Co
Vinton, Iowa
Rossey Bros
Holy Brand
Oleo
Coe Oe 'Sale
Japan
I. IL
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