Cox Campaign Echoes and Tax Talks In 1920 Era Debate
The piece critiques Governor Cox and Democrats, noting restrictions on Republican campaign contributions and the rival debate over campaign funding. It mentions Will Sheppard in Delaware county, primary law issues in Jones county, and calls for tax reforms on income and excess profits while supporting debt service needs. It also covers Wilson, Lansing, and Cox alignment on the League of Nations and president’s popularity, concluding that democratic success implies no change.
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Cox
Republican Campaign Committee
Harding
Delaware County
Will Sheppard
Jones County
Wilson
Lansing
League of Nations
Mothers of America Keep Boy Home In League Debate
Supporters argue that women voters enable mothers to curb war by endorsing Article X of Wilson's league. They urge reading the league clause and choosing restraint, claiming a European driven super government would map U S policy and keep boys at home amid quarrelsome nations.
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League
Mothers of America
Europe
Political reform talk from Champ Clark and president
The text notes Champ Clark proposing trimming the house to 300 members for efficiency and a president aiming to reduce the senate to about twelve. It also hints at a desire to purge Republicans and 21 stubborn Democrats who resisted a certain proposition, expecting support that will not arrive.
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Champ Clark
House
Senate
Iowa cities harmed by stock scheme organizers in six months
Des Moines Sioux City and Cedar Rapids suffered from rings that misled stockholders in a six month span. The state as a whole contributed funds to salvage capital, helping cities recover from the fraudulent activity.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Cedar Rapids
Wilson League Treaty Defeated In Senate Vote
The Wilson treaty with Germany including the League of Nations failed in the senate by 38 to 53. It required a two thirds majority to ratify. Wilson could not unite his party, and his party is not in accord with the treaty now.
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Wilson
Germany
League of Nations
Senate
Wilson era policy risks in Europe and Asia
The Chicago Tribune criticizes President Wilson for treating Europe and Asia as central to American policy. It claims he dictated terms on Japanese presence in Shantung and Armenia mandates, objects to Japan in Siberia and Saghalin, and causes the nation to obsess over distant contingencies. The piece argues such actions stray from tradition and invite unnecessary wars.
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Chicago Tribune
Wilson
Europe
Asia
League of Nations
Shantung
Armenia
Siberia
Saghalin
Politicians and Business Clash Over Federal Paternalism
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes a speaker attacking federal paternalism as excessive. He argues many strikers descend from dependency on the federal government, claiming Washington officials misunderstand business and labor and treat people as spoiled children.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Democratic Address Targets War Spending Waste
A Monticello democratic address cites billions in wartime spending as waste with figures on aircraft, rail control, artillery, camps, and gear. It claims the Wilson administration, Baker’s department, and Curtiss purchases produced massive losses and overorders, including a million dollar walk in France. the piece promises continuation.
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Monticello
Wilson
McAdoo
United Staates Treasury
Baker
War Department
Artilley
Columbus
Georgia
Washington
Congress
France
Cox in Ohio Dem convention scorches isolationist stance
The New York Tribune criticizes Candidate Cox for demagogic tactics and pietistic rhetoric at the Ohio Democratic State Convention. It accuses him of shifting positions on war aims, backing isolationist press, and criticizing peace with Germany while praising actions favoring Allies. It labels him a hypocritical, opportunistic politician seeking a presidential nomination.
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Buncombe
Cox
Ohio
London
Germany
League of Nations
France
Admiral Sims
Washington
Great Britain
Italy
Public mood shifts from league of nations to taxes and prices
A New York World tour through Indiana and Illinois finds people on the street largely uninterested in the league of nations. Most focus on taxes high prices and prohibition. Voters are concerned with immediate effects and whether Harding or Cox will bring relief rather than international issues. The reporter notes a broad indifference to the league among the public.
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St. Paul
League of Nations
Harding
Cox
Ohio vote looms as campaign aides take the field
In remarks from the Ohio race the candidate signals focus on ground effort while campaign associates handle distant territory. Separate note from Sioux City Journal comments on the self contained temperament advising against borrowing trouble.
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Washington Star
Ohio
Neighborhood news items from Iowa brief recap
The Farmers Cooperative Creamery of Masonville closed due to declining patronage. The American Legion Post in Jackson County held a Bellevue meeting to form a unit, the first county organization in Iowa. Lucille Keegen, six, was badly scalded by spilled coffee. Tama Jim Wilson, ex secretary of agriculture, in critical condition at 86. Committees in Linn County aim to raise 15000 for Palisades state park, 10000 in Cedar Rapids. RE Voeltel, Clinton wholesaler, seized 200 barrels of hard cider and 100 cases of bitters for contraband liquor. Arthur Porter died in a Waukon dental chair under anesthesia. heart weakness caused death. Beavers: a long-hidden dam found 6 feet below Charles City creek bed, built before white settlers. Arthur Robinson and Ray Caraway were wounded in a Marion street brawl. two suspects arrested. All in the group reportedly under influence of home brew.
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Farmers ‘Cooperative Creamery
Masonville
American Legion Post
Jackson County
Bellevue
Iowa
Lucille Keegen
Kernen Keegen
Ryan
Tama Jim” Wilson
Traer
Linn County
Palisades State Park
Cedar Rapids
RE. W. Voeltel
Clinton
Arthur Porter
Waukon
Charles City
Arthur Robinson
Mt. Vernon
Ray Caraway
Marion
Will
Jones
Edwin Corum
Wildey Hay Progress After Barn Roof Fall Near Monticello
Wildey Hay who fell from a barn roof four weeks ago near Monticello and suffered a broken hip is now home on crutches and making rapid recovery. Other notes include visits from Elva Calkins Briggs and daughters from Minneapolis and Chicago residents, plus Walter Briggs visiting the reformatory. town politics mention Herring seeking the governorship with an advertising expert. Nellie Powers Quigley dies at about 58 after a prolonged illness and unsuccessful operation. council debates repaving Main Street with depressions attributed to underlying soil but observed as surface wear on brick.
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Wildey Hay
Monticello
Elva Calkins Briggs
Mary
Minneapolis
Mary Calkins Chassell
Chicago
Miss Alden
Wyoming
Walter Briggs
Briggs
Walter
Yale College
Herring
J. F. Deems
Meredith
Nellie Powers Quigley
Main Street
Verdun Battlefront Seen By Traveler From Bellevue
Cascade Floncer reports from Verdun after visiting battlefields in and around the city. He describes near total destruction, buildings wrecked, and a landscape scarred by shell holes and old entanglements. Reconstruction crawls forward with limited resources. locals shelter in tents and rough tarpaper coverings as winter approaches.
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Cascade Floncer
Father Bies
Bellevue
Luxemburg
Father Manternach
France
Verdun
Democrats in Iowa Push Primary Question Despite Conference Nominations
Iowa Democrats pledge economy in party proceedings while the state organization appraises the primary as optional, preferring conferences of political leaders for nominations. The text notes concern over the primary’s perceived economy and effectiveness.
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Anamosa Hareka
Iowa
Democrats say Republicans hidebound vote party line
Gov Cox accuses Republicans of denying choice and confirms a $15 million fundraising drive to buy votes. He asserts many Democrats are considered purchasable and pledges to expose the influence tactics shaping the race.
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Sioux City Journal
Cox
Circus Echoes in Hopkinton Depot Waiting Room
In a bustling depot waiting room after a circus, locals from Hopkinton and nearby towns chat about jelly, wild grapes, and drinks while weighing political loyalties. A couple discusses sheriff candidates from Jones County, a boy praises the circus, and a reporter’s dog begs for food as a train note signals departure to several northern destinations.
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John
Larry Pride
Jones County
Mr. Hogan
Cork
Tom
Jim
Gladys
Dumpy
Rory
Delhi
Ed Templeton
Calmar
St. Paul
Winnipeg
Monticello Wins Dramatic 5-4 Baseball Clash Over Du buque
Monticello defeated Du buque 5 to 4 in a fast game marked by late drama. Monticello pitchers faced a chaotic ninth inning as an error and a bold counter by Thompson and Laude produced the winning run. Fans mobbed the team with spirited support as Monticello eyes further matches including Ryan at the fair grounds and a Cedar Rapids game, with more details to come.
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Monticallo Wine
Dubuque
Dyersville
Monticello
Millar
Miller
Thompson
Laude
Dyeraville
Ryan
Fair Grounds
Hugo Oelke
Iowa
Warfield-Pratt-Howell Co
Cedar Rapids
Cascade
The
Express
Monticello Faces Dyersville In Close District Baseball Play
A detailed Monticello versus Dyersville baseball game progresses with multiple innings showing hits, runs, and outs. Key players Snyder Miller Lucas Hubbard Barnts Miner Thompson Welch Laude and Ochrle feature in a tight contest, culminating in a late Monticello rally to win. A punitive batting averages list accompanies the game recap, plus a string of local ads and notices.
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Snyder
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Dubois
Honey
McCarthy
Ochrle
Laude
Hittemiller
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Kramer
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Mel@artand
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Lande
Welch
Oehrle
Kremer
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Not As It Was Hooked Up
Cedar Rapids Republican asserts Mr. Cox exploited wartime fatigue among men and women. It argues the peace desire and opposition to the treaty linked with the league of nations are nonpartisan aims, not props for any party.
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Cedar Rapids
Cox
Senate
League of Stations
Coal supplies and idle freight cars in government view
A government official asserts there is ample coal and enough rail cars, noting the coal remains underground and freight yard cars sit unused. The remark underscores current supply and logistics conditions amid ongoing concerns.
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St. Joseph
Sioux City Journal Advice on Targeting in Conflict
A brief Sioux City Journal note suggests caution for combatants to learn accurate targeting, asserting that forces never shoot at the wrong men and emphasizing precision over broad action. The line carries a cautionary, anecdotal tone about military conduct.
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Sioux City Journal
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