Conspirators Promoted Bolshevist Doctrine in Iowa
A Des Moines arrest reveals a plot to spread Bolshevist literature among workers, farmers, and foreign elements in Iowa. The Greater Town association seized a bundle of vicious literature sent to a farmer for distribution, underscoring calls for stronger Americanization efforts amid rising conspiratorial activity across cement plants, beet fields, coal mines, and railway shops.
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Des Moines
Meson
Iowa
Making the Farm Inventory Timeframe for a tax friendly start
Between January 1 and March 1 is a good period to take a detailed farm business inventory and begin recording receipts and expenses for the year. January 1 is preferred for income tax reasons, with March 3 as a possible alternative moving day for renters. Begin by valuing the farm, livestock, feed, machinery, and cash on hand.
Incomplete financial ledger notes a year end inventory
Fragmentary OCR shows ledger phrases about accounts receivable mortgages notes and other payables. It mentions an inventory at the beginning and end and a balance sheet figure, plus a record enabling year end analysis and farm accounting context.
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Bronte
Plan of San Diego Raids Reported by Carranza Generals
Senate testimony from San Antonio outlines alleged involvement of Carranza and top Mexican generals in raids into the United States along the Rio Grande early in 1915. The record cites the Plan of San Diego proposing U.S. territorial carving and a separate Mexican-backed Negro republic, with violent aims and actions against Americans over 16.
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Carranza
San’ Antonio
Tezas
Carrents
Rio Grande
Ibis
San Diego
Suchtz
Texas
New Mexico
Colorado
Arizone
Californie
Mexico
United States
Baker Objects to Promotion of General Wood
The House considered promoting Major General Leonard Wood to Lieutenant General. Secretary Baker advised against the bill, stating Wood’s long service but recommending the proposal not be passed. The push came from Representative Dyer with the measure referred to military committees and then to Baker for his opinion.
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Baker
Leonard Wood
Dyer
Missouri
Committee On
Kahn
California
Leonard Weed
Wood
Four Hundred Acre Farm Sale Bid Notice
For sale a four hundred acre farm in Jones County Iowa near the county line with garrison counties, two and a half miles southwest of Cahton and about eight miles northeast of Onslow. Sealed bids due February 7 1920 at 5 p m at The North Star Benefit Association's office. A $1000 certified check required with bid. checks returned if not accepted. Right to reject bids reserved. Terms cash or five year mortgage up to half the purchase price. payment and settlement by March 1 1920. Further details from The North Star Benefit Association Dr James F Meyers Chief Astronomer or John A Swanson Chief Recorder Miami Aztec Emerslss.
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Jones County
Iows
Jones
Garrison
Cahton
Onslow
Association
North Star Benefit Association
Jas. F. Meyers
John A. Swanson
Fragmented OCR Tangle Of Miscellaneous Historical Snippets
A garbled OCR led item-set mentions Indiana jail population, a dry conditions claim by a statistics bureau, gold nuggets found near geese in Kimballtown, a Bryan incident, the first elephant exhibited in 1798 Philadelphia, and assorted disjointed lines about politics, war casualties, and mechanical notes.
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Indiana
Bureau of Statistics
Kimbailltown
Bryan
Democratic ‘Party
Philadelphia
Chase
Jim
Scholl
Damages Upheld in Coasting Accident Case
Miss Margaret Rodman received 2286 for injuries after a sledding run-in with Daniel Whitson. Whitson allegedly refused to slow traffic. the Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling. The piece also notes a patriotic editorial aside.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Pottawattamie County
Margaret Roeman
Daniel Whitson
Whitson
Miss Rodman
Iowa’s new licensing law hits a weak spot in county
Alfred Mueller of Bellevue challenged the 1913 era system under the new automobile license fee scheme based on price and power. Clerk Albert Thay queried the make and year, noting Mueller had already secured a license last year from the secretary of state.
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Iowa
Jackson County
Alfred Mueller
Bellevue
Albert Thay
Mueller
Secretary of State
Owell
Raising Sirds in Captivity Parrots and Cockatoos Hurdle Breeding Attempts
A historical note details early methods to rear parrots and cockatoos in captivity, including incubator use and feeding challenges. It describes eggs hatching with difficulty, infant birds dying from interrupted feeding, and researchers seeking live tissue and improvised techniques. The text mentions parental feeding, machine incubation, and the struggle to maintain proper temperature and air flow during care.
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Fuind
DeWitt to Build East DeWitt Hotel With $15 000 Masonry Job
Local notes reveal Ward Walrod secured a contract announced yesterday for masonry work on a new hotel in East DeWitt. The project, described as a Bourne Iets site, is expected to cost about $15 000 with stucco exterior, brick trimming, and oak interior. Observers anticipate it will become one of DeWitt’s best homes upon completion.
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Ward Walrod
Ottg Hass
Maquoketa
DeWitt
Observer
Bellevue Population From Town Canvas Shows 1708
Bellevue Herald reports a town canvas led by Louis H Lampe under supervision of local ladies, indicating a population just under 700 names when compared with the 1945 census showing 1708 residents. Official figures come from federal census counts by Glyde Irwin.
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Bellevue
Tonde
Ander
Glyde Irwin
Louis H. Lampe
Holland Refuses Ex Kaiser Extradition Demand
London’s Evening Standard quotes The Hague information that Holland cannot surrender the ex Kaiser to the Allies. The note asserts citizens should be surrendered only on the request of the citizen’s country, and Germany must consent before any extradition.
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Standart
London
Hague
Holland
Paris
Hollamit
Fragmentary Note on Ulfe's Principal Sadness and Bryce
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions Ulfe and Bryce in a sparse discussion of relations and understanding. The text references men and women, and general ideas of how to converse or connect with them, but it lacks clear context, actions, or dates.
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Ulfe
Bryce
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