Rights of States in Constitution Amendments Debated
The piece argues the power of state legislatures and Congress to amend the national constitution, noting Maryland and New Jersey objections to suffrage expansion. It cites Chief Justice Marshall and Lord Bryce, discusses potential court review, and urges patriotic daily flag-pledge in schools as civic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
New Jersey
Maryland
Supreme Court
High Court
Marshall
Lord Bryce
Des Moines Register
Reforming the Radicals in American Life Debate
A judge argues radicals should be educated in American ethics rather than deported, while another says you cannot educate an anarchistic radical. The piece critiques radical influence on youth, foreign influence, and the tendency of soap box orators to ignore positive American life.
Two Million Dollar Inquiry Probes by Republicans
The Republican Congress ordered sixty one investigations costing over two million dollars aimed at political credit. Senator Hitchcock accuses the party of turning inquiries into partisan action while Democrats say money is wasted chasing capital, as Scudder & Scudder earn up to 100 dollars daily for expert work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congress
Hitchcock
Senate
Scudder & Scudder
New York
William Tyler Page
House
Running the gauntlet and public jokes in Chicago news
The Chicago Tribune comments on political and social jests as it notes suggestions from B. L. T. about poking fun at public figures. A citizen remarks vacant houses in Fairfield are occupied and the piece wryly observes fashion and spring hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
Fairfield
Maryland Rejects Woman Suffrage Stirring Local Debate
In Maryland a claim of repudiated suffrage is linked with a cold street scene and a man bareheaded in freezing weather. The 1920 agricultural outlook warns of fewer farmers, while Jefferson County residents debate farm rentals. The piece also notes Jack Johnson's return to Chicago and potential Black Hand tensions.
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Maryland
Department of Agriculture
Jefferson County
Jack Johnson
Chicago
Sale of Mrs. Maggie Fye Saturday attracts buyers
The sale of Mrs. Maggie Fye on Saturday was well attended and everything sold well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie News
Maggie Fye
Elevated Hog Prices At Local Sale In Clio Iowa
The rising market pushes hog prices higher than wartime averages. J. Gilbert Fye, Guy Carson, and the Clossen brothers attended the recent sale of W. Preston Donald in Clio Iowa, noting the standout lot as above average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gilbert Fye
Guy Carson
W. Preston Donald
Clio
Iowa
The Helpful Neighbors Thank their Community
Mr. and Mrs express gratitude to friends and neighbors for help during their son's illness and death. The notice thanks those who assisted during a time of sorrow.
Miss Ula Reinier Returns to Marquis Store
Miss Ula Reinier comes back to the Marquis store after a weeks long vacation spent at her Packwood home caring for flu patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ula Reinier
Marquis
Packwood
Actress Mary Pickford Avoids Notice in Nevada Divorce
Report says Mary Pickford dressed shabbily to conceal identity while seeking a divorce in a Nevada court. The remark notes her effort to avoid publicity and suggests petitioning the census bureau for a re enumeration of Fairfield since March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Nevada
Census Bureau
Fairfield
Country Dogs Move to Town Catch Townwide Eye
Readers note a bored, puzzled look on country dogs relocated to town this week as they adjust to urban surroundings and new routines. Their behavior hints at homesickness and curiosity in unfamiliar streets and shops.
Honor to Herbert Hoover Presented with Gold Medal
The Givi Forum of New York City awarded Herbert Hoover a gold medal as the American who has given the most distinguished service in the past two years. The ceremony followed his inaugural address to the American Institute of Mining Engineers. Hoover urged private operation of railroads and shipping, warned against government control, called for personal cooperation, and proposed a national public works department and budget to boost production amid postwar challenges.
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Givi Forum
New York City
Herbert Hoover
Thomas A. Edison
George W. Goethals
Alexander Graham Bell
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Agriculture standardizes terms for clear public use
The U S Department of Agriculture moves to standardize terms like Blood line and Standardbred by consulting field men scientists and editors. The first term acted upon is corn belt with Corn belt preferred over corn belt or cornbelt. Collaboration invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Animal Industry
Division of Publications
Department of Agriculture
Canada seeks more farmers and laborers as immigration rises
An analysis shows 168 000 immigrants from British Isles and 52 141 from the United States arriving in Canada. About 17 million dollars in cash and effects came with American settlers. Canada offers land and incentives to attract farmers, laborers, and domestic workers, with an immigration rule requiring cash and passage funds. The last decade saw over 3.3 million migrants to Canada, incl 1.27 million from the U.S. and 567k farmers. Colonies already exist in western Canada, and 1919 forecasts push a spring effort to recruit from the United States aided by railroads, especially Canadian Pacific, which reports 7,079 more farmers in the first eight months of 1919.
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Mene
Lash
British Isles
United
Canada
United States
Colorado
Iowa
Nebraska
Prairie Provinces
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Colonization Department
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Quebec
Manitoba
Political Elishas and the Roosevelt Mantle in 1916 Race
The Peoria Transcript discusses a contest between Senator Johnson and Major General Wood for progressive Republican support, noting Roosevelt letters that hint at leadership influence but cautioning that Roosevelt’s mantle passes to the people, not a single Elisha. It argues any candidate must promise a businesslike, restrained government.
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Johnson
Wood
Theodore Roosevelt
Mr. Roosevelt
Edgar Williams
State Civil Service Commission of
California
Booker T. Washington
Roosevelt
Williams
Hiram Johnson
Bainbridge Colby
Wilson
Robert Lansing
Elihu Root
Elisha
Hiram
Senator Johnson
Major 1W Ld
Washington
Senaae Johnson
Ill
Mount Pleasant Teacher to Chili Mission Service
Mount Pleasant Iowa reports Mrs. Mary Swaney principal of Mount Pleasant High School will travel to South America likely Chili this summer to teach under the Methodist church missionary program. Her husband, former Brighton schools superintendent, was instantly killed by lightning several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Chili
Mount Pleasant
Mary Swaney
South America
Methodist Church
Brighton
Fat Men Die Earlier Says Scotland Life Boss
Lewis Orr of the Scottish Life Assurance company cites statistics from 18 000 insured Britons over twenty five years to claim lean men outlive fat men and warns against excess weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lewis Orr
Scottish Life Assurance Company
Interest in Bermuda Purchase Proposal Sparks Senate Debate
May Bay Bermudas Washington reports negotiations with Great Britain aim at U S acquisition of Bermuda Islands if a senate resolution by Senator Kenyon Republican of Iowa passes.
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May Bay
Bermudas
Washington
Great Britain
United States
Bermuda Islands
Senate
Kenyon
Iowa
Germany to surrender 100 more warships to Allies
Report from The Hague states Germany will hand over 100 additional war craft of various classes to the Allies within the next few days. The announcement underscores ongoing postwar disarmament and shifts in naval power as Allied forces consolidate victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Hague
Germany
Free Farm Employment Bureau Seeks Married Man for Farm Work
Harry Mitchell of Packwood seeks a married man for general farm labor immediately. Interested workers should contact Mr. Mitchell at Packwood or call Packwood telephone.
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Tribune’s Free Farm Employment Bureau
Harry Mitchell
Packwood
Mr. Mitchell
County History Summary by H Heaton for Jan to March 1920
H Heaton prepares a three month county history noting a mild winter with little snow and roads in good condition. Influenza returns but not as deadly, cost of living rises, and a housing company forms to shelter newcomers to Fairfield. Memorials for WWI dead and local obituaries highlight county life and pioneer families.
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H. Heaton
Fairfield
Washington
France
Wilson Reed
John G. Barwise
Land Office
J. W. McLean
Ed. Sidoreous
C. J. Fulton
al. H. Heaton
Mary Elizabeth Hayes Bloss
Bloss
Virginia
Delia Vaught
Hisel
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Airie
H. H. Windsor
Popular Mechanics Magazine
America
Feaars
Shank
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Drake Clothing Co
TaAw Fink
Peoria Transcript
Mr. Erickson
Sweden
Round Prairie Township
Socrates S. Crane
Crane
Mr. Crane
Andersonville
South
Anna J. Gantz Hewett
Mrs. Hewett
Lafayette Coop
Mr. Coop
Col. Coop
Nancy Laughery Toothaker
Mrs. Toothaker
Illinois
Fred S. Toothaker
Glenale
J. S. McKemey
McKemey
Maria Danielson Lamson
Ellis
Seventh Iowa Infantry
Pleasant Plain
Sanford Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
Harpour
Fleenor Cline
Abingdon
Chier
Robt. W. Fleenor
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