City council dithers over underground grade crossings
Five people have died and others injured at grade crossings in Fairfield as the council stalls on installing underground crossings along Rock Island road and Burlington road at Second street. Critics blame Alderman Lem Nelson for blocking plans while the railroad commission offers only cautious support. Delays threaten more lives.
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Fairfield
Rock Island Road
Burlington Road
Second Street
Nelson
Nelgon
Rome
Armies of Desperation A Menace to the World
A Chicago Tribune foreign service report from Eugene Szattamary on the East Prussian frontier describes a ragged even starved Red Army marching under red stars. He notes iron discipline amid shortages and questions whether the army can sustain victories to secure food and territory.
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America
Russia
Eugene Szattamary
Chicago Tribune Foreign News Service
Szattamary
Red Army
Red Star
Red upheaval in Russia threatens world peace
The Davenport Democrat notes that unless Russia's red upheaval is checked, the world faces a grave menace after the great war. It warns of starvation, diminished supplies, and the need to conquer the pressure before it spreads and endangers global stability.
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Russia
Davenport Democrat
Every Other Inch A President
A Springfield Mass Republican editorial argues that if Harding wins the presidency his view could empower Congress and the Senate, warning against a wax-figure executive and urging constitutional leadership with party backing. It contrasts Lodge’s praise with the risk of senatorial domination.
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Senator Harding
Senator Lodge
Harding
Springfield
Mass
Cox’s News Tactic Satisfies Press Ahead of Speech
Ottumwa News notes Governor James M. Cox uses selective inserts to heighten interest before releasing the full acceptance address. The strategy is described as a scoop over rival Warren G. Harding of Marion.
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James M. Cox
Harding
Marion
Ottumwa News
Obscure Agency Statement on Communications Rules
A tersely worded notice asserts the right to reject communications deemed improper by character or religious bias and suggests such rulings serve the general welfare, though details are unclear.
Numbering the Houses Editor Tribune
In Fairfield women urge proper house numbering to help locate people and aid reporters and citizens. They commend press interest and call on residents to mark houses clearly with visible numbers to ease identification for officials and responders.
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Tribune
Fairfield
Foley Kidney Pills Advertised For Kidney Relief
Mrs L Gibson of La Junta Colorado reports quick relief after using Foley Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and back pain. The ad claims relief from irritating bladder and promotes Jericho Easton as the local druggists.
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L. Gibson
12Th
Edison Sts
la Junta
Colo
Foley
Jericho & Easton
Kansas Wheat Crop Heads for Near-Record Harvest
Kansas is estimated to have one of its largest wheat crops, approaching the record set in 1914 when 180 million bushels were harvested. That bumper yield would supply each U.S. resident with about one bushel and three pecks of wheat.
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Tribune
Tibune
Prof. Watson
Court House
Kansas
United States
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Claims Quick Cough Relief
A testimonial from Mrs. Geneva Robinson of Albany New York touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective for hay fever asthma bronchial coughs as for ordinary coughs cold and croup. She reports two bottles cured a stubborn lingering cough and praises Jericho Easton druggists for providing it.
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Foley
Geneva Robinson
N. Swan St
Albany
N. Y
Jericho & Easton
Flight of a Newspaper Editor Above the City
A newspaper editor recalls a near air journey with a pilot, debating altitude and planets, observing city blocks from above, and feeling fear recede as wider vistas unfold. The ascent grows humorous, the return gentle, and the piece ends with a skepticism of flying as a future life charm.
Examination Notice for Rural Eighth Grade Students
Notice from County Superintendent June Chidester that rural eighth grade examinations will be held Monday and Tuesday August 16 and 17. Those with partial tests may choose the day that suits them as three sets of questions will be available.
Ice Cream Social At Salina Hall Aug 6
The Telikum club hosts an ice cream social at Salina hall each evening starting August 6. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Salina
Telikum Club
Salina Hall
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Chicago Tribune
Chicago
Iowa
Highland Ave
Highland Avenue
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East Burlington Street
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Julius
BY Baker
Atic
Jupiter
Mars
Angel
James
June Chidester
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