Women Voters Attack Daly Lobby Over Welfare Bills
The New York State Committee of Women Voters charges a Daly led lobby and the League for Americanism with opposing welfare measures including eight hour work day minimum wage and health insurance. They accuse merchants and manufacturers funded campaigns and warn of patriotic propaganda. An impartial trial is urged while noting wartime patriotism politics remain contentious.
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Daly
New York League For Americanism
Mark A. Daly
Buffalo
Sweet
New York Assembly
League For Americans
League
Amsterdam
League of Americanism
League For Americanism
Lusk Investigation Committee
Lusk
United States
New York
Sioux City Tribune
Making Bolshevists and the New York Assembly
A Des Moines Register editorial argues the New York Assembly expelled five socialist members to appease reactionary forces and uphold anti democratic values. It warns against abandoning liberal democratic principles and predicts strong opposition from socialists returning to their constituents. The piece criticizes Speaker Sweet and calls the move a gate toward mass Bolshevism.
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Assembly
America
Earth
New York
What Will the Senate Do About Newberry Case
The piece notes Senator Newberry and sixteen co-defendants were convicted of criminal conspiracy in Michigan. Newberry faces a two year term and $10,000 fine. Senators face pressure to act as Ford supporters demand full Senate investigation while Republicans worry about party backlash and Newberry’s fate.
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Tor Lodge
Senate
Simmons
North Carolina
Senate To Ratify. As One of Those Not On the Foreign Relations Committee
Lodge
Ford
James E. Watson
Subcommittee On
Privileges and
Newberry
Ford-Newberry
Roosevelt
Michigan
For a Better Water Supply
Fairfield residents led by the Ladies Improvement Association plan a petition asking for an election on issuing bonds to fund a new water system. The group aims for prompt council action as the current supply is deemed inadequate and costly construction is anticipated.
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Ladies’ Improvement Association of
Fairfield
Shank o' the Week Reflection on Hoover Era Autos
A short column compares automobiles to horses, noting skepticism about horse reliability. It quips that a Dobbin would not “go dead” eight miles from town and need towing by a brother, implying a modern shift toward motor cars and a Hoover era mindset.
Fairfield Ladies Discuss Restoring Circle to Ballot
The Fairfield ladies plan to discuss restoring the circle to the ballot amid political chatter. A market report notes hog prices have fallen, while the public is urged to dig into pockets for a purchase.
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Fairfield Ladies
Best Editorial Emphasizes Shared Fate at Ottumwa Club
Ottumwa editors praise a Commercial club dinner uniting employers and employees. The discussion rejects class division and promotes mutual understanding, wage earners and business people sharing goals, and a common effort to build Ottumwa through community spirit. The piece underscores equality of Americans and the need for open dialogue.
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New England
America
Ottumwa
Good Government a Growth From Minneapolis Journal
A cautionary piece arguing reform must be incremental not revolutionary. It cites America's founding and the 1787 Constitutional process, praising careful testing over upheaval and urging repair over wrecking for a stronger government.
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Minneapolis Journal
America
New England
Hoover and his aid earned praise for European relief
The piece credits Mr. Hoover and his organizations for feeding 2 500 000 European children amid war famine and tuberculosis in Serbia and Austria. It argues private charity is needed while awaiting Senate approval of treaties and league membership.
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Kansas City
Europe
Serbia
Austria
Western
Mr. Hoover
London Times
America
Public Forum notice on Letters to the Tribune
The Tribune outlines policy for publishing letters of community interest. It states submissions may be edited for length and suitability and that publication does not imply agreement with the sender’s views. The paper reserves right to reject content reflecting on individuals or beliefs or not serving readers welfare.
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Tribune
Rf Ad
Christian Science reply to Heaton on explanation of faith
Willard J. Welsh writes from Iowa City defending Christian Science against Hiram Heaton’s critique. He argues Christianity is practical right thinking, cites biblical passages, healing from sin and disease, and contrasts with medical and secular views, ending with Tribune policy note.
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Christian Scientist
Heatons
Fairfield Tribune
John W. Doorly
Leeds
Doorly
Iowa City
Public Forum
Hiram Heaton
Jesus
Paul
Christ Jesus
Mr. Deorly
Mr . Doorly
Father
Mary Baker Eddy
Jesus Christ
Eddy
Royal S. Copeland
New York City
Los Angeles Evening Express
War Department
United States
Chicago
U. S. Army
United States Army
Vincent G. Heiser
New York
Journal of the American Medical Association
France
Willard J. Welsh
Christian Science
Iowa
Save 2 000 Acres Iowa Land
Farmers in Allamakee county northern Iowa push a plan to straighten the Iowa river to prevent annual flood damage. Estimated cost reaches 60 000 dollars, with about 2000 acres directly benefited at roughly 27 dollars per acre.
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Iowa
Allamakee County
Old-Time Cold Cure Teas for Quick Relief
A vintage remedy promotes Hamburg Breast Tea as an inexpensive vegetable cold cure. Mix a tablespoonful in boiling water, strain, and drink a teacupful anytime. The ad claims it opens pores to relieve congestion and loosens the bowels for faster recovery.
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Hamburg
St Jacobs Liniment Promises Fast Rheumatism Relief
A vintage advertisement touts St Jacob's Liniment to rub away rheumatism pain in joints muscles and bones. It claims quick relief for sciatica lumbago backache and neuralgia without internal treatment and promotes a 30 cent bottle from drug stores.
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St. Jacobs
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