Willful Waste and Political Rifts in California
A Tribune critique argues against costly oiling of city streets without proper grading, urging engineering oversight for South C East Madison and East Jefferson. The piece also surveys California primary tensions, noting Johnson Crocker DeYoung alliances and editorials from the Los Angeles Times and New York Tribune on Hiram Johnson.
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Fourth Ward
City Planning Commission
South C
East Madison
East Jefferson Streets
Los Angeles Times
Hiram Johnson
the Times
The
New York Tribune
Wood
Times
Senator Johnson
Nonpartisan Leaguers
Hearstites
New York
Thompsonites
Chicago
California
Davenport
City Planning Commission Aims to Act on Fairfield Improvements
The Tribune praises Fairfield s City Planning Commission while urging action beyond planning. Public spirited members are seen as capable, and the paper hopes the group will advance its proposed city improvements this year.
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City Planning Commission
Fairfield
the Tribune
Spirit of the Republics Past Reflected in Modern Press
A Tribune retrospective cites Republican newspapers from forty years ago urging violent acts against opponents. It contrasts that radical rhetoric with today’s more tolerant journalism and warns that old bigotry lingers in some publishers.
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The
Tribune
Republic
Hiram Johnson Faces Scrutiny in GOP Primary Push
In the Republican battle, Hiram Johnson appears poised for a win but is facing internal party questions. Opponents highlight his backing and associations, with focus on William Randolph Hearst as a controversial influence shaping reader interest.
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Hiram Johnson
Johnson
William Randolph
Congress Faces Criticism for 1918 Record
The piece argues that the current congress has delivered a weak record, passing only a railroad bill and likely a budget and soldier bonus bill, while failing to address tariff reform, merchant marine, foreign trade, land settlements for veterans, or labor capital relations, and has spent a year in session mainly criticizing the administration.
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Congress
Republican Congress
Brookhart campaign urged for fair treatment by Iowa papers
The piece calls for newspapers across the state to publish Col. Brookhart’s reply to Cummins and demand fair play after the Republican state convention. It notes local papers Ollie News and Burlington Hawkeye reforms and mocks political posturing while reflecting on the 1930s campaign climate.
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Shank
Col. Brookhart
Brookhart
Cummins
Fairfield Ledger
Bombarding the Moon with Cannons Soon
French scientists discuss a long range gun with a 121 mile range and the possibility of bombarding the moon and planets. Observers cite propulsion advances by Robert H Goddard and note need for high initial velocity and safe landing integrity for lunar trips.
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Paris
France
Mars
Jules Verne
JM. de la Maremare
Moon
Iowa Rising Dairy State As Production Surges
Iowa is emerging as a leading dairy state according to USDA data for 1919. Butter output reached 87,914,683 pounds valued at 48 million dollars, with Minnesota first, Iowa second, and Wisconsin third. Ice cream sales climbed to 27 million dollars, cheese totaled 965 thousand dollars, and other dairy products included market milk, skim milk and condensed milk.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Middle West
Dairy Council
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William Crocker
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Hoover
Robert H. Goddard
Clark College
Vorsector
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Goddard
Earth
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H. P. McLaughlin Company
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Perlee
Jefferson County Abstract & Loan Co
Fairfield, Iowa
Dexter
Dexter Company
Raney Bros. Brick and Tile
Raney Bros
Francine Hat Shop
Mahdeen
the Leggett House Barber Shop
G. E. Mart
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