Johnson Surges Ahead in Minnesota Politics Amid Brookhart Clash
A political skirmish unfolds as Magnus Johnson eclipses Senator Smith Wildman Brookhart in Minnesota. Johnson, profiled as a farm owner with twenty four cows, travels the country while courting voters amid labor unrest and industrial cautions. The piece notes Brookhart’s Russia policy demand and Secretary Hughes’s retort, plus regional oil price tensions in Iowa and state governance during Governor Kendall’s illness with Hammill stepping in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smitherie Brookhart
Nonce
Magnus Johnson
Wildman
Brookhart
Chester White
Wall Street
Minnesota
Hughes
Russia
Brockhart
la Follette
Europe
T. Meredith
Smith Wildman
Meredith
Alaska for Alaskans in Harding’s statehood vision
The text argues President Harding favored Alaska statehood first for its southeastern region rich in copper, coal, timber, and fisheries. It emphasizes local development, protection from outside monopolies, and the goal of later admitting more distant areas as statehood grows. It frames Alaska as a vast, resource rich land needing assurances for homesteaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Harding
Northland
Alaska
United States
Mississippi
Seattle
Sitka
Juneau
Skagway
Mr. Harding
Abe Takeeteniy
Faith of Youth Is It Being Strengthened or Shattered
Rev W B Norton in Chicago Trib une says college students face conflicts between science and Bible as they pursue honesty in mental life. Dr Schermerhorn warns against doubting youths and urges pastors to support trained religious teaching in colleges amid evolving views on evolution and creation.
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W. B. Norton
Chicago Tribune
Tower of Babel
W. D. Schermerhorn
Garrett Biblical Institute
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Evanston
Schermerhorn
Dr. Schermerhorn
Nebuchadnezzar
Warsaw
Kansas City
Star
K. L. Hatch
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Hatch
United States
Ratification of Washington disarmament treaty celebrated
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes that the Washington naval treaty has been ratified by all signatories. Secretary Hughes will inform the navy department, and many battleships will be dismantled. The piece lauds Harding and Hughes, calls for continued support of peace, and asserts the Pacific naval reduction secures ten years of peace.
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Washington
Hughes
Briand
Coolidge
Harding
Pacific
Satirical view of America as seen in cinema
A London Mail Continental Edition piece mocks American life, claiming films expose a country filled with unscrupulous businessmen, robberies, and law evasion. It notes some good people exist, but many Britons would be overwhelmed by the "exciting life" shown on screen and the rapid fortunes and ruin portrayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
America
United States
Vice President as Presidential Co-Partner in Harding View
The Minneapolis Tribune discusses President Harding envisioning the vice presidency as a powerful co partner ready to assume leadership. It argues the president faces a crushing job and suggests the VP act as an executive assistant sharing duty and drudgery to protect the president and keep the government running.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Harding
Senate
Memorial Address Praises Bryan’s Friendly Demeanor
Friends and public figures recall William Jennings Bryan as a congenial soul who avoided offense and honored others wishes. The passage notes his infectious good nature, steady stance on issues, and respect earned by his patriotism public spirit and duty. His funeral oration for the unknown soldier is highlighted as a masterpiece.
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Bryan
White House
Harding
United States
Prohibition Agents Seize 290 Motor Boats in Detroit
Detroit agents seize 290 motor boats as a method to stimulate shipbuilding. The move reflects enforcement and industrial aims tied to Prohibition era activities.
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Detroit
Dayton Herald
Smith
Beloit News
Eighty Acre Farm Sold At 265 Per Acre Near Barville
Joe Wulfekuhie sold an eighty acre improved farm north east of Barville for cash at 265 dollars per acre. The sale followed a report of steadied farm values amid other Cedar County notices.
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Joe Wulfekuhie
Barlville
A. W. Savage Lumber Company
Ryan
Board of Supervisors of
Cedar County
Tipton
Cedar County Bankers’ Association
Pigs Ready for Fall Market Say Iowa Experiment Station
C C Culbertson of the Iowa Experiment Station outlines fall pig production essentials including breeding stock, housing, sanitation, and rationing. He urges late August arrival to avoid heat and fires, stressing a strong suckling and postweaning ration with yellow corn self fed, meat meal tankage, mineral mix, and alfalfa as needed.
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Iowa Experiment Station
C. C. Culbertson
Culvertson
Culbertson
Two Strong Parties Necessary for a Stable Democracy
Anamosa Journal notes Minnesota's election as a lesson from Iowa, warning that when one party dominates and the opposition lacks organization, radicals gain power. It urges two balanced, principled parties, not sectional, to prevent radical influence across states including North Dakota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota.
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Anamosa Journal
Minnesota
Lowa
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Diet and Exercise Guide Stresses Slimer Adults Longevity
An American Child Health Association summary from Metropolitan Life Insurance notes after age thirty lighter individuals have better long term survival, provided no disease. It urges tracking weight and adjusting diet to about 2500 calories daily with meals outlined for a full day.
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Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
American Child Health Association
Louis T. Dublin
America
Winter Poultry on Iowa Farms. Caution on Loafing Hens
Iowa State College expert R L Cochran warns that many farms keep unprofitable hens through winter due to misjudging laying versus loafer birds and the belief winter is a rest period. He notes higher egg values and staking on culling weak birds, selecting proven layers to boost production.
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Iowa
R. L. Cochran
Poultry
Iowa State College
Cochran
Mr. Cochran
Washington counters Johnsons dress suit boasts in Senate history
Washington rebuffs Magnus Johnson’s pledge of plain dress as a campaign boast and recalls past senators such as Bailey Reed Davis Simpson and Brookhart. The piece notes how political pledges often fade after election and that figures like Johnson face scrutiny from the public and rivals.
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Washington Dispatch
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Washington
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Gainsville
Senate
Capital
Tom Reed
Capitol
Marthy
Reed
Jett” Davis
Arkansas
White House
Jerry’ Simpson
Kansas
Brookhart
Late Summer Seeding for Legumes Boosts Next Year
Prof H D Hughes of Iowa State College urges late summer seeding of alfalfa and sweet clover as an economical method to provide hay and pasture for the next year. He notes September 1 as a latest seeding date and stresses deep plowing for seedbeds and strong root growth before hard winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Hughes
Iowa State College
Mr. Hughes
Manuring Recommendations Raise Corn and Oats Yields
Iowa soil tests show average gains from manuring of 6.8 bushels per acre for corn 5.9 for oats and 0.12 ton of clover. Optimal application is 8 to 10 tons per acre with caution on heavy soils to avoid lodging. Proper storage and timely spreading preserve manure value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Experiment Station
Iowa
Essential Lubrication Advice For Farm Tractors From Iowa State College
Iowa State College agricultural engineering expert BE Collins warns that clean equipment is essential for tractor lubrication. He notes to keep reservoirs closed and tools dust free and to wipe funnel openings before pouring oil. Proper lubrication reduces wear and prevents wasted power from thick oil.
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BE. OV. Collins
Agricultural Engineering Department
Iowa State Colege
Mr. Collins
Poem fragment urges transforming thoughts toward perception
A fragmentary verse urges turning thoughts to eyes and ears, converting hate to listening, friendships to mistrust, and joys to fears. It proclaims that true love will remain free despite treasonous or perilous times.
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Ita
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Hammill
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Elemiént
Eng
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Thes
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Kangan
Neighborhood News
John I. Liddle
The
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Cedar Rapids
Liddle
Upper Iowa University
Sarah L. Spear
Stanwood
John Spear
District Court of
William Ashbaugh
Maynard
Wes
Wereen
Cyrenus Cole
Anamosa
Arthur L. Remley
Monticello
George Guyan
Mechanicsville
H. J. Maurer
Coggan
William M. Crosier
Marion
Arthur EH. Granger
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Collings
State Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
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