Debate on League of Nations weakness and Poland crisis
The author argues the League must enforce decrees with a police force and condemn US and British restraint. Poland's invasion into Russia exposes the League as a debating society lacking enforcement. The piece criticizes U.S. isolation, calls for stronger action, and notes related political and social concerns including women’s voting and sugar speculation.
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League of Nations
League
Poland
Russia
Warsaw
Téven
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Promoters and Pitches Lure Investors Into Elusive Fortunes
The article warns that many fall for impossible promises from con men like Ponzi and Efe. It notes millions diverted from credulous investors, bank failures, and deceptions in oil leases, packing plants, rubber plantations, and mining schemes. Warnings fail as people are drawn by dreams of overnight wealth.
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Ponzi
Efe
Tennessee Votes Aye On Woman Suffrage Amendment
The last needed state for ratifying the federal woman suffrage amendment voted aye amid a close tally. A motion to reconsider was filed and will be decided in two days. Tennessee’s issue centers on constitutional legality, as the state requires a legislature to be elected after ratification propositions. If Tennessee’s doubt holds, supporters aim to secure ratification in another state. Among 36 ratifications 29 were Republican and 7 Democratic. among rejections 1 Republican and 9 Democratic.
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Tennessee
Cox and Wilson cited in policy appeal amid calls for change
A democratic candidate for vice president says, The ideals of Cox are also mine The remarks imply shared goals with Mr Wilson. The campaign hints at a trio of leaders and urges supporters to discard all three to pursue change.
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Cox
Wilson
Herring Nominated Governor Candidate Scrutinized
The Democrat nominee, Herring, was described as a searcher for mares nests for calling to investigate the million dollar war fund. Governor Harding challenged his claims by noting how the last legislature used only a small portion and pointing to the public records.
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Herring
Harding
Public Debate on Change in Democratic and Republican Presidency
The piece argues the key question is whether voters favor change after preliminary sparring. It says democracy should be judged by Wilson's era, not Cox's promises, and contends voters will seek change by weighing Democratic extravagance against a fresh start.
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Wilson
Cox
Swindlers Exploit Iowa Concerns Across State
Des Moines Capital lists 1200 stock holders in a defunct packing plant firm who were swindled by promoters. Sioux City project labeled rotten as Des Moines. Manchester Press warns a Jones county courthouse plan could be defeated this fall due to high material costs and bricklayer wages.
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Des
Manchester
Jones County
Governor Cox Criticized for Harsh Campaign Rhetoric
Observers note Cox's speeches show an old time whang doodle style with invective toward dissenters. The language risks alienating opponents and may fail to win converts from the Republican side.
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Cox
Saloon Era Ends as Public Backs Prohibition
The Washington Post reports a long path to modify the Volstead act with public opposition to restoring old evils. The Cedar Rapids Republican says the saloon is wiped out and liquor traffic will not regain its former status. Employers favor prohibition for efficiency morale and fewer accidents, complicating any repeal effort.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington Post
Union era notes and local tragedies share the week
Mrs Daniel O Moon of Marion dies at 66 Sister of D A White of Wyoming. John Delaney 70 killed by Milwaukee switch engine in Dubuque. R F French of Independence buys yearling Poland China sow for 2150. Several other local items include deaths, accidents, school and road news from Iowa towns.
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Marion
D. A. White
Wyoming
John Delaney
Milwaukee
Dubuque
R. F. French
Independence
Atkins
Republican
Iowa City
G. B. Fullmer
Marengo
F. B. Kaltenbach
Calvin Yoran
Manchester
Herkimer County
New York
Consolidated School
Clarence
Florida
Macon
Georgia
Athens
Iowa
Hubert Utterback
Des Moines
George B. Lynch
Adair
John W. Anderson
Sioux City
Seneca Cornell
Ottumwa
Stanwood
Thomas Robinson
Robinson
J. Harry Scurr
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Gilman
Town
Marshalltown Farm Bureau
Minneapolis and
St. Paul
Marshalltown
Jonathan Richards
Lisbon
Ray Rupert
John Miller
Richard
Nicholas P. Chaimouras
Davenport
Harry Stratton
Stratton
Tipton Advertiser
Northern
Ry. Co
Cedar County
Entie
Senator Gore Defeat Attributed To Administration
The report credits Oklahoma defeat of Senator Gore to the administration. It notes Mr. Wilson’s consistency in his egotism and willingness to cut a Democrat threat when they diverge from his view.
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Marshalltown
Gore
Oklahoma
Wilson
Great Jones Co Fair at Monticello Aug 24 27
The Great Jones County Fair returns to Monticello August 24 to 27 for its seventh year. The 54th Regimental Band performs daily with acts by Gus Hornbrook Sports of the Plains Mellila Sisters Leach La Quillan Trio and Sigsbee’s Dogs. Six horse races offer purses totaling 1500 including two $500 stake races. Baseball double header Thursday and nightly band concerts vaudeville and fireworks listed.
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Monticello
Jones County
54Th Regimental
Gus Hornbrook
Sigsbee
HW. M. Carlsen
G. P. Rockstad
Riverside cemetery fund reaches twelve thousand nine hundred forty six
The Riverside cemetery fund has reached 12 946 dollars without heavy campaigning. Wm Connery died yesterday morning at his home after months of illness. He leaves a wife and young son. A county road grading surge uses tractors and heavy graders but some sections lack proper sod work.
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Riverside Cemetery
Wm. Connery
Connery
N. E. Kendall
Iowa
Anamosa Fair
Kendall
Cedar County
F. C. Willson
Carl Kautman
I. M. Havner
J. W. Miller
Havyner
Havner
Miller
Landers buying tour precedes new Delhi cash and carry
N L Landers begins a buying tour for stock to stock a forthcoming Delhi area cash and carry grocery run by Landers Co. Geo Angell sold twenty acres north of Delhi to Fred Bartsche for 16000. Bartsche sold 105 acre farm to Mrs Susie Hessing and sons for about 21000. Rail line near Hawkeye warped by heat halting southbound service for hours.
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Landers Con
Geo. Angell
Delhi Corporation
Fred Bartsche
Delhi
Delaware
Bartsche
Susie Hessing
Vawter
Tipton Advertiser: Millionaire Democrats and Iowa Nominee
The Tipton Advertiser argues that Democratic critics label Republicans as big business, noting Cox of Ohio as the era’s only millionaire presidential candidate in fifty years. It claims Iowa Republicans crown wealthy figures like Marsh of Waterloo Meredith of Des Moines and a new governor candidate rich in auto wealth.
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Tipton Advertiser
Cox
Ohio
Iowa
Marsh
Waterloo
Wd. Meredith
Des Moines
Emma Goldman Reveals Reds Killed in Soviet Russia
Emma Goldman tells a socialist friend in England that many comrades sent to Russia on the same boat have been killed by the Soviet government. She says they believed Russia was free and acted on habits learned in America.
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Kansas City
Emma Goldman
England
Russia
America
Cascade Falls to Monticello in Rough Baseball Clash
In a Sunday game Monticello beat Cascade 12 to 0 as Faber and Hayes silenced Cascade with strong pitching and fielding. Cascade offense stalled after early innings and Monticello built a commanding lead, adding runs through the game while Cascade failed to respond.
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Kabor
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Snyder
Miller
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Cannon
Gearhart
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Thompson
Wolech
Iuens
Honey Flubbard
Barnts Layde
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Ifauss
Feeeap Gestae
Danne
Sha
Kivenius
Q Baber
Li Cannon
Tuarhart
Bisenle
Phivusoy
Gillie
Bisus
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