Reform and relief debates span Russia and home front
In the discussion of aid to starving Russians the piece argues prioritizing American relief for veterans and unemployed workers. It covers Governor Small’s arrest, Harding’s disarmament hopes, Willis-Campbell anti beer bill progress, Pussyfoot Johnson’s India tour, and the ice cream tax repeal move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Small
Illinois
Sangamon
Small
State Capitol
Senate
House
Pussyfoot
Johnson
India
United States
A Destructive Overland Tour Through Flanders W front
An American observer tours ruined Flanders from Bruges to Ypres and Dixmude. He notes scorched fields, empty towns, and shell torn roads. He describes cemeteries, dugouts, and tanks, plus Belgian mourning shops and cities rebuilding with Gothic tradition.
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Flanders
Ypres
Dixmude
Brussels
Bruges
Miss Haggard
Rider Haggard
Thourout
Staden
Poelcappelle
Orphaned Children Aid Prompted by Tax Appeals in Brussels
A plea for taxes and donations to aid sorrowing sufferers asks for greater zeal to support orphaned children and poor mothers who lost all but hope. The appeal, dated July 14 1921 from Brussels Belgium, is signed by J W Doxsee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Belgium
J. W. Doxsee
Secretary Hughes Talks on Consular Service Duties
Secretary of State Hughes states the government will deal with foreign relations based on facts and asks for accurate information from consular and diplomatic representatives. He notes telegraph advances centralize decision making, reducing authority of abroad officials while increasing demand for precise data and impartial observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Hughes
State Department
Interstate Commerce Chief Denies Pending Coal Rate Cuts
Chairman Clark of the Interstate Commerce Commission sent a letter to a western coal association denying any formal move to reduce coal freight rates. The missive aims to quell rumors that lowered rates would boost buying and curb prices, noting no pending proceedings seek general coal rate reductions under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
United States
Clark
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Coal Association
Jones county real estate and livestock assessments cut
The state board of equalization reduced Jones county property values after wartime increases. Real estate up two percent, livestock mostly cut with yearling colts down two percent and goats down fifty, while personal property falls up to fifty percent in places. The move aims to balance tax burdens amid changing farm values.
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Anamosa Eureka
State Board of Equalization
Jones County
van Kirk
Local notes carry Independence area events and incidents
A roundup of Independence area items reports a poisoning attempt in Dubuque, drownings in Manchester, a fire sale for coal bids, a child injury in Independence, and plans for a Mechanicsville Legion celebration. It notes a shark of civic activity, including a stadium project at Cornell college, a Cherry sisters vaudeville return, and a Spirit Lake Legion convention.
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Board of Education
Town of
Independence
B. Knudson
Manchester
Ada A. Monroe
J. Fl. Peck
Oln
Monty Seagar
Morley
Sear
Chis Place
Mechanicsville
American Legion
Monticello
Jack Carson
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Clinton
Monnday
Springville
Dyersville
James Fahey
Dubuque
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Messrs. Pearse, Robinson & Sprague
Des Moines
Cherry Sisters
Marion
Iowa
Magquoketa
Moorehead Caves
Separate Peace With Germany Favored by Some Senate Foes
The Sioux City Journal surveys U S diplomacy over a separate peace with Germany, noting Senate opposition to the Versailles terms and possible negotiations via a new treaty independent of the Allied pact. It warns Harding seeks favorable terms without antagonizing allies, while stressing U S need to preserve independence and victory rights.
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Sioux City Journal
Harding
Germany
Senate
T Hughes
Versailles
United States
Flarding
Harding Ia
Brest-Litovak
France
Britain
Aly
Belgium
America
Great Republica
Bharding Wouldike
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Wisconsin
Great Britain
Ways and Means Committee
Washington
No Man’s Land
Galient
Eingland
the Yser
Chateau Thiery
Halle Aux Draps
Nieuport
Caeskerke
Noumen
Lovain
Hotel de Ville
St. Peter
University
Neighborhood News
Wapsle
Frances Price
Solon R. Wamblin
W. H. Barton
Henry G. Bohr
Davenport
Masonic
Eastern Star
Linn County
Coggan
New American Legion Park
W. J. Barngrover
Cedar Rapids
Hopkinton
Paul Cameron
Cameron
Elijah Nix
Milo P. Smith
Nate B. Kendall
Judge Smith
William Smythe
Co. C
31St Iowa Infantry
Sherman
College of Law
University of Michigan
Marengo
Adolph Whrisman
Byns
Drs
Monticello Motor Company
J. R. Studer
Wantid
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
SALIS
Kodak
K. M. Keyas
Salie—Fiord
Stuhler
Ray Adams
Route 3
W. C. Welch
Maxwell
J. A. Waddick
W. R. Leibsle
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Tereford
the Times
McNeill Bros
Bote
Rudolph Bohren
Lowell Township
R. C. Cartano
Goodyear
Cedar Valley
Kellum Building
Standard Oil Station
V. W. Hattendorf
Succesde
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Gladstone
Phare No
Alsoe
Harry I, Rodman
Mgr
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