Poison limits and gun safety in 1920s policy views
The piece argues for stricter controls on poison sales via registered pharmacists, noting accidents from careless handling and firearms. It contrasts poison safeguards with lax gun sales, urging public protection and cautious regulation to prevent tragedy. It also discusses support for the new Asia Europe treaty and the need for active international engagement to avert future wars.
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League of Nations
League
Asia
Europe
America
Hughes
Association of Nations
Navy
Des Moines Register
Fairfield
Milk Sanitation Praised in Fairfield
City Health Officer Dr Hague reports Fairfield milk sellers show strong concern for cow health and milk cleanliness. An investigation finds many small sellers maintain sanitary conditions, easing parental fears about impure milk for children. An ordinance enforcing standards is deemed wise for future public health protection.
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Dr. Hague
Fairfield
Satirical Musings and Observations on Current Affairs
The piece delivers a series of wry comments on politics taxation and society. It references Fatty Arbuckle public behavior candidates for office and the idea of industrial efficiency while humorously critiquing social norms and tastes. The tone is sharp and opinionated.
Frederick Darwin Mason a Life of Committees and Farming
Frederick Darwin Mason born near Albia rose from farmer to college secretary treasurer and longtime Parsons College committee man. He mixed ranching in Wyoming with law study and public service, earning a rep for honesty and steadfast work while facing personal and political setbacks.
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Iowa
Frederick Darwin Mason
Albia
Fred Mason
Frederick Darwin
Parsons College
Wyoming
Great Stock Country
Fred
Pennsylvania
Tenderfoot
Fred D
Frederick D
Will Ross
Will
Lincoln
Curtiss Iowa Aircraft School Plans and Future War Tech
The Curtiss Iowa Aircraft company intends to open an aircraft mechanics school soon with courses on airplane and automobile motors, flight theory, design, rigging, meteorology, and some actual flying. Contemporary aviation advances include an all metal attack plane with Liberty engine, 28 machine guns, 9,000 cartridges, and rapid magazine replacement, designed for rapid assault and high speed. Also described is a mechanically controlled flying torpedo, poised to revolutionize land and sea warfare, capable of long flights and radio controlled in naval or coastal attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtiss-Iowa Aircraft Company
Ollie
Iowa
Army
Navy
Larsen
U. S
New York City
Black Leather Lady Ad and Stray Items in City Paper
A quirky jumble of clipped items and ads from a New York paper features a lost Black Leather Lady’s pocketbook on Dolphin Street near Division and Druid Hill Avenue with a contact at 1617 Division Street. Other bits include editor remarks on a city treasurer resignation, a racing mishap, sauerkraut as a wartime beer alternative, and light social humor about home decor and Christmas shopping.
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New York
Dolphin Street
Division Street
Druid Hill Avenue
Call
Building trades refuse wage cuts amid wage-cutting stance
The building trades refuse any wage reductions and scenes of labor dispute emerge as they insist on keeping pay. They claim their chief activity is safeguarding earnings against others' bank rolls in a tense labor market.
Shadow Proof Petticoats Advertised This Week
Detectives face a puzzle as the advertised item titled Shadow Proof Petticoats raises questions of followability. The ad hints at elusive concealment and challenges to investigative methods.
Mysterious Stockings Reveal Hidden Roles in Wartime
In a brief remark a commentator recalls two times when men did not know what kind of stockings their wives wore. The line hints at unseen status or roles within home life during uncertain eras.
Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank Announces Long Term Farm Loans
The Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of Lincoln Nebraska offers farm loans on Iowa and Nebraska land under the Federal Farm Loan act. Loans up to 50 percent of appraised value, amounts to $50 000, 6 percent interest with optional payments after five years and no borrower commissions. Apply through I C Evans loan agent at P H Fisher Co real estate office or Farmers State Bank Fair.
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Lincoln Joint Stock’ Land Bank of
Lincoln
Nebraska
I. C. Evans
P. H. Fisher & Co
Farmers State Bank
Fair
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K. Seifert
G Walker
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John Jones
John
Japan
Britain
France
Far East
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Reed
Senator Lodge
Paris
al- Rohooter
Siffy
Natios
Fatty Arbuckle
Harold
Gugenheimer
Old Crow
Canadian Club
Washington
Tommy
Georgia Madisonian
By C. L. Sherwood
Andy Gump
Seymour
Bim
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