Hoover Urges League Ratification to Prevent Treaty Collapse
In a detailed interview, Herbert Hoover warns the United States must not withdraw from the League Covenant or allow the peace treaty to fail. He argues democracy is essential for global order, cites American wartime aims against autocracy, and stresses the League’s role in maintaining balance of power while nations rebuild. He calls for careful public consideration of treaty provisions and the need for a generation of free education to sustain democratic government worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert. Hoover
New York
Varig
Food Administration
America
Europe
Hoover
Feoe
Han Many
Luss
Nurkey
DTH Wainer Iy Cena
Nes
Tegand
Georgia
Ageraliay
Dave Sprumg
Ad Agi
Chemi
Elniim
Strugula Wlinort
Antorlen
Tiachibery
Jawa
Ubi
Wien
Langue council deadlocks over governance with appeals to tradition
A fractured council debate stalls a key decision as leaders cite historic authority and procedural delays. The dispute centers on representation and ongoing influence of senior figures while public access to meetings and votes remains uncertain.
Women Suffer Most From War in Call for Peace League
A historical call urges mothers and women worldwide to form a league for lasting peace. The text highlights women’s sufferings during conflict and appeals to mothers to unite with men and leaders to protect future generations.
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Jasotte
Milford Young Lady Flies to Estherville for Air Shopping Tour
Miss Sal Jordtenson of Milford Town flies to Ratherville aboard a Donaldian Bros. plane piloted by Lieutenant John Murray. She shops in Ratherville for an hour before returning home, claiming the air shopping tour as a first for the region. Her trip follows nearby Calfornia plans, with her brother linked to the Donatden Bros. Acra show.
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Milford Young
Estherville
Iowa
Sal ‘Torstensen
Milford
Matherville
Donaldian Bros
John Murray
Torsartensen
California
Indies
Murray
Batherville
Curtis
Jorstenson
Ratherville
Misa ‘Sorstenson
Donatden Bros
Milton
Watherville Democrat
Iowa Patriotic League Opens School Year Across State
The Iowa Patriotic League linked to the University extension will resume in September in high schools to foster intelligent American citizens. Clubs or individuals may lead programs in history economics English and civics. Last year the league had activity in nearly all counties with 235 groups and about 15000 students. Medals and war stamps were awarded for essays and contests. Students will study topics like League of Nations labor price fixing peace and democracy to gain informed views beyond popular opinion.
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Patriotic League
America
Iowa Patriotic League
University of Town
Iowa Patriotic
Chistes
Towa
Jad
Mth
League
League of Nations
Cimk
Accident at Emmetsburg Injures Maude Campbell’s Daughter
A late 10 year old girl in Emmetsburg was struck by an auto while trying to avoid another car. She suffered head injuries and a knee wound, with the wheel brushing her limb but no bones broken. The driver stopped within two feet. The girl remained under care as relatives noted the accident.
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Emmetsburg
Maude Campbell
Walon
County Breed Directory Proves Worth in Towa Region
County directories listing purebred livestock breeders show strong returns where printed, with investors backing compilations as valuable reference guides. The report notes robust interest across rural communities and ongoing demand for breeder names and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
County directories boost purebred breeding trade nationwide
The article describes county breeding directories issued in Linn and Crawford counties as effective, economical広告 tools. They raise a county’s profile in the breeding world, promote cooperation, and offer reliable, advertiser funded information kept for future reference by breeders and buyers.
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Linn
Crawford County
Missing watch in WWI mail mystery at Camp Dodge
In July 1918 Roscoe Mayne at Camp Dodge received a box mailed from Emmetsburg with a wrist watch from his father. The watch was missing upon arrival, and the box was opened after leaving the Emmetsburg post office but before delivery. The insured package yielded no insurance payout. Suspects remain unknown amid many similar war era thefts by civil employees, prompting local anger at the loss. Also includes classified notices from Emmetsburg Reporter about farming listings, land sales, and local labor ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Mayne
Camp Dodge
Emmetsburg
Camp, Dodge
Clair Cons
Kemmeraburg
Barberry Eradication Efforts Aggressively Rounding Up Bushes
The campaign against the common barberry, a pest of wheat, reports widespread eradication across towns with many bushes found and destroyed on farms. Joint action by the U S Department of Agriculture and state entomologist continues in multiple states amid concerns about rust spread and crop damage.
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Jawa
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Amey
Upper
Mississippi
Seed Corn Picking Time Near In Town
Seed corn picking season approaches in Iowa with harvesting slated from mid September to October 1 depending on conditions. H D Hughes of the Town Agricultural Experiment Station says prospects are for abundant high grade seed this year as favorable growth and careful practice are expected for best results. Growers are advised to select one ear of good seed for every 5 or 6 acres to ensure safe testing and reselection in spring.
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Iowa
H. D. Hughes
Agericultural Experiment Station
Hogging Down Corn Proves Efficient In Iowa Experiments
Iowa farmers weigh hogging down standing corn as a labor saving method. John M. Evvard of the Iowa Experiment Station says hogged down corn is profitable with supplements, observing that 182 farmers tested approved the practice and waste was minimal. Hog numbers and timing depend on hog size, corn yield, and cleanup speed, with 14 to 16 hogs per acre common for 40 bushels per acre.
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Lown
John M. Evvarid
Lown Experiment Station
Covn
Ames
Stealing at War Front Draws Complaint
Readers report widespread theft of money and valuables sent to soldiers at the front. The letter-writer condemns the practice and urges action to stop the drain on troops and families during wartime.
Gypsies honored for buried kin in Union Township cemetery
The Upper Des Moines Republican recounts the 1896 gypsy camp near the Wm Annis and M Morrow homes in Union Township. After a war wake for Alphonso Gutshat, a grave was buried in a local plot. The Gypsy tribe later added a granite tombstone, planted trees, and built a stone wall around the lot while maintaining the graves of Alphonso, Albert, and others. The Gutshells and Jeffries tribe members own a farm near Oytonville Minnesota and seasonally move between farm and migration.
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Wm. Annis
M. Morrow
Union Towns
Des Moines
Union Township
Alphonse
Alphonso Gutshat
Alphonso
Albert
Albert Jeffries
Alphonso Resta
Gutshells
Jeffries
Oytonvill
Minnesota
Ha Alyaya
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Herbert’ Hoover
League of National
Tia Beluga
Dijustien
Hillton
Tia Council
Levis
Rome
Gilly
Nak Andy
Perludin
Maines
Nantes
Viertr
Belge
Uta
Fanny Erie
Clewet
Worten
Peace League
DR. Shaw
Anna Howard Shaw
Cito Liege Faye
Joan Sean
Erie
Amant
Montenegro
Thelin Magers
Tamauia
Uberdies
Nathons
Clement
Ida
Gil
Emineaburg
We Pierson Land Agency
Graettinger
Old Pierson Land Office
C.K. Pierson
O. H. Raliegh
Lewis Lippold
Grachtinger
F. C
Fred Zelinsky
Army Shade
Ford
Times Office
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