Treason and patriotism in wartime debate and policy
A wartime column urges Americans to reflect on national devotion amid a mixed-heritage population. It labels dissent as treason if directed at preparation for war and defense, and stresses the duty to support government actions and unity. Included are parliamentary notes on Raymond B. Stevens nominated to the Shipping Board to replace Bernard N. Baker.
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America
China
R. B. Stevens
Shipping Board
Washington
Raymond B. Stevens
New Hampshire
Wiledh
Fe Shipping Board
Bernard N. Baker
Senate
Mr. Stevens
Senator Ball Seeks Probe Into Iowa Treasury Shortfall
A communication from Senator George W. Ball accompanies a Senate resolution calling for a joint investigative committee to examine a 1.5 million dollar deficit reported by Governor Harding. The measure aims to uncover causes, borrowing terms, fund use, and deposit locations to guide future appropriations and deficit relief.
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George W. Ball
Fairfield Daily Journal
Senate
Harding
Iowa
Ball
Local Society Notes and Club Activities
Fairfield Hospital Auxiliary hosts a 10 cent Kensing ton at 302 West Broadway with sewing for the hospital and invites all women in the city. Jefferson Lodge No 4 I C O F meets tonight with a degree and a social hour with refreshments. Willing Workers Class and Baptist Men's Class met at the Gustison home for a business meeting and annual officer elections followed by refreshments. Mrs George M Ball hosts the Thursday Embroidery Club. Women suffrage supporters planned a special edition to appear in all county newspapers by month end with musical selections and light refreshments at Mrs Hague’s home.
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Kensington
Fairfield Hospital
Charles Herrifige
West Broadway
The
Baptist Church
Carmel Gustison
South Court Street
S. A. Hague
East Burlington
Hague
City Council debate over lumber yard near residences
A petition signed by 35 West Broadway residents urged the Fairfield city council to block a lumber yard on lots 9 and 10, block 9, in the Hisel addition. The council postponed action awaiting Charles Lyon’s presence. a full discussion and possible action are expected tonight.
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Cty Council
West Broadway
Charles Lyon
Ds. McKenney
Fairfield
Lyon
Clark versus Carter case remains in progress
Judge Gornell and the jury continue to hear Mrs. Elsie Clarke’s $5,000 damages suit against W. F. Carter after a Libertyville collision. Clarke’s party claims Carter caused the crash. defense contends the crash was premeditated. Also, A. I. Stut pled not guilty to forged instrument charges with a Monday hearing and $500 bond set.
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Gornell
Elsie Clarke
W. F. Carter
Clark
Carter
Libertyville
Clarkes
A. I. Stut
A. M. E. Church to Give Fine Concert
The A. M. E. choir will present a concert at the church on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. It promises an exceptionally good entertainment and a large crowd is expected.
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A. M. E. Choir
Lincoln Birthday Observed With U S Veterans Services
On February 18 memorials were held at Lincoln tomb in Springfield Illinois for Abrahams Lincoln birth anniversary. G A R Sons of Veterans and Spanish War veterans led services while the Lincoln Centennial association held its annual banquet. Princeton president Hibben and Senator Sterling spoke. Governor Lowden presided at the First Methodist church as prayers for the nation and leaders were offered.
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Springfield
Ill
Abraham Lincoln
Sons of Veterans
Lincoln Tomb
Lincoln Centennial Association
John Grier Hibben
Princeton University
Thomas Sterling
South Dakota
Lincoln
Lowden
Monon Shopmen Seek Five-Cent Hourly Increase
Four hundred machinists boiler makers blacksmiths pipefitters and helpers at the Monon railroad shops threaten to quit unless given a five cent hourly raise. Conferences with Chicago officials yielded a two cent offer.
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Lafayette
Ind
Monon
P. L. McManus
H. R. Kurie
Chicago
Local Briefs From East Pleasant Plain and Nearby
Clarence Hook of East Pleasant Plain visited the city yesterday. Thomas W. Hannah traveled to Ottumwa on business this afternoon. Mrs Maggie Voorhies and Mrs W F fevering spent today at the J W Ogle home north of town. Mrs W E Thompson visited Mt Pleasant yesterday. W M Black returned to Des Moines after visiting the J M Hammer home. The W H Clapp home on Coure street was released from quarantine this morning. George Campbell and daughters Lethia and Virdie are guests at the FP W Campbell home. Attend the Methodist Church lecture tonight at eight o clock.
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Clarence Hook
East Pleasant Plain
Maggie Voorhies
W. F. Fevering
J. W. Ogle
W.M. Black
Des Moines
J. M. Hammer
W. H. Clapp
Coure Street
George Campbell
Lethia and
Virdie
FP. W
Everybody Is Going To The Methodist Church Tonight
A call lists a gathering at the Methodist Church this evening. An automobile crank was found on South Main Street and a finder is asked to notify Alex Monson at 222.
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South Main Street
Alex Monson
Indictments expected for Lake County cities
Indiana rumors point to forty eight federal grand jury indictments to be served in Gary Hammond and Crown Point. The notices mention a Methodist church event titled Living Life Over Again at 8:00 p m with admission twenty five cents.
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Hammond
Ind
Indianapolis
Lake County
Gary
Crown Point
Methodist Church
Lecture for Epworth League fund by Rev W R Keesey
A lecture titled Living Life Over Again by Rev W R Keesey raises funds for the Epworth League new church fund. The event aims to benefit church youth programs and community outreach with proceeds supporting growth and activities.
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Rev
W. R. Keesey
Epworth League New Church Fund
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George M. Ball
North Court Street
J W. Stephenson
South Fourth Street
Elk's Rooms
Rowena
Yeoman Hall
Ed, Gentry
Clayton Hodgens
O. B. Hartman
W. W. Kracht
Florence Ledbetter Phillips
Prof. Reed
Barhydt Chapel
O. J. Simons
Ledger Office
A. M. E. Church
Thomas W. Hannah
Ottumwa
W. E. Thompson
Mt. Pleasant
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Federal Grand Jury
the Journal
Henry Walthal
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Mary Alden
D. W. Griffith
Frank D. Kerrick
Iowa State Savings Bank
John T. Davies
Undertaker
George Q. Loesch
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