Communists Charged in Michigan Plot and Actions Across Midwest
A Michigan raid disrupted a clandestine communist gathering and seized literature detailing revolutionary aims. Authorities describe conspirators as active in spreading communist doctrine, with calls for direct action, property expropriation, and a world revolutionary program led by workers councils and soviets. Additional notes discuss socialist figures, coal prices, and tax trends in Iowa amid broader Midwest labor unrest.
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Michigan
Workers’ ‘Party of ‘America
Third International
Edinburgh
The
Labor. Publishing Company of
London
Russia
League of Nations
Federation of Workers’ Republics
Workers Councils
Notable Ohio and regional political figures noted in reminiscence
The passage recalls figures with unusual surnames like Atalee Pomerine and Carmi Thompson in Ohio and Gamaliel at national levels. It mentions Al Swarm, once a prominent Iowa figure and U S consul in Bermuda, Montevideo, and Southampton, lauding his faithful service and government representation. It ends with a quote from President Harrison on worker rights.
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Ohio
Atalee Pomerine
Carmi Thompson
Gamaliel
al Swarm
Iowa
Bermuda
United States
Montevideo
Uruguay
Southampton
England
Congressman's Cedar Rapids Defense of Roosevelt and Wilson in Labor Strikes
Congressman Cole argues that past presidents settled or threatened strikes by conceding demands, criticizes calls for military or federal seizures, notes the cost of government railroad operation, and urges caution before acting to avoid bloodshed and greater upheaval.
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Cole
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Wilson
Harding
Labor
United States Army
Secret Service
Washington
Law Defiance and Prosecution Apathy Across States
A discussion in the Omaha Bee critiques lax enforcement of law as Indiana governors and county prosecutors dodge responsibilities on a prize fight and on prosecuting the Herrin slaughter. Illinois faces funds to aid prosecution though officials claim it is not their affair. The piece questions public officials’ indifference toward crime and legal duties.
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Gary
Indiana
Uselis
Petrovsky
Papourvitch
Omaha
Illinois
Herrin
Tactiul Publicity
Washington Star humor column reports Farmer Corntesses and Josh spreading a rumor about a moonshine outfit to entertain summer boarders. The piece satirizes the notion of gossip as a promotional ploy on rural life.
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Washington Star
Farmer Corntesses
Josh
Silencer Needed
A humorous reflection on taking an elderly man to the cinema. He enjoyed the film but complained the piano played so loudly that he could not hear the dialogue, illustrating a lighthearted miscommunication about noise.
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Charlotte Observer
Cascade Memoir of Early Jones County Settlers
An elderly Cascade writer recounts Jones County origins from 1840s birthplaces and early settlers. He details his family ties, movements from Richland and Lovell townships, the military road survey to Iowa City, and local marriage anecdotes, naming neighbors and dates like October 29 1840 and May 10 1840 while noting historical inconsistencies.
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Cascade
Iowa
Jones County
John O'Sullivan
Dubuque
Ballaclough
James Regan
Richland Township
Section Three
Iowa City
Charles Johnson
William Moore
Alvira Neal
Hempstead
Filmore
Laurie Hamilton
Moore
Squire
Ine
John Kurt
William Aitchigon
Frank Hicks
Lovell
George Green
James McLaughlin
Castle Grove Township
James W. McLaughlin
Overacker
Olin
Corhit
Rebecca Merritt
Joseph Merritt
Sturgis
South Dakota
Mary Moore
William and
Alvira
Neal Moore
Quick Witty Jokes and Anecdotes From Everyday Life
A collage of light humor and quips across a range of topics. A surgeon demands immediate operation while a judge imposes a fine. A devil and Beelzebub exchange barbed lines about a General. A traveler in New Zealand learns a Maori’s grudge against Jeremiah Thompson. A hotel mix up ends with a sharp bathroom quip.
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New Zealand
Jeremiah Thompson
Davenport speech quotes newspaper parable on democracy
Hamilton College professor F. M. Davenport told the American Newspaper Publishers Association that a paper is a democratic organ. He parodied a country newspaper sowing sawdust with hen feed and warned what is sown, the same shall be reaped, echoing a woodpecker image in the tale.
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F. M. Davenport
Hamilton College
Clinton
New York
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Davenport
Multiple Iowa incidents and injuries reported across towns
Reports detail injuries from a mule incident in Hopkinton and a boar attack at the Delaware County fair. Collateral items cover coal prices in Cedar Rapids, a counterfeit check case in Dubuque, a cascade of motor vehicle crashes near Brook at Brook lyn, a drowning of Dr. John W. Cunningham in the Mississippi near Camanche, and other local events.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Dubuque
Cedar Rapid
Orlo Richardson
Hopkinton
Cedar Rapids
Louis Kirby
Cascade Bank
George Hanson
Dan Firestein
Delaware County Fair
Dawson Grimm
Grimm
Robert Evans
George W. Evans
Brooklyn
Iowa
Henry Hale
John .W. Cunningham
Clinton
Mississippi River
Camanche
Clover favored in orchard experiments at Iowa State Farm
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station reports ten years of trials at Council Bluffs showing clover as the best cover crop for Northwestern greening orchards. Clover yielded 473.4 pounds per 56 trees per acre versus 456.4 for clover cropped, 425.5 for clean cultivation, and 298.5 with bluegrass. Bluegrass reduced terminal growth and fruit bud reliability, while fertilizer on sod improved yearly fruiting. Over 60 000 fruit bud observations were recorded and studies continue.
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Iowa Agricultural’ Experiment Station
State
Council Bluffs
Northwestern Greenings
Fordney tariff passes amid Democratic filibuster debate
Senator Borah the sole Republican voting against the Fordney tariff in Anamosa Hureka notes three Democrats Broussard Kendrick J and Randsell supported it, labeling the measure a solid Republican win. The bill aids farmers with the emergency tariff and spurs campaign debates on protection as Democrats rail against it ahead of elections.
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Anamosa Hureka
Borah
Broussard
Kendrick J
Randsell
Feeding Tips For Fall Pigs To Market
Fall pig litters born late August or early September can reach market price nearly as low as spring pigs if fed before cold weather. Iowa State College experts advise dry rations for sows and pigs still nursing, including corn oats tankage or white wheat middlings, with salt in self feeders. Ensure warm housing ready for impending cold.
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Iowa State College
Hints For Silo Filling From Iowa State College
A cattle farming notice lists pre filling steps for corn silos. It covers checking the corn binder and cutter, stock of twine and knives, cleaning pits, ensuring doors and hoops fit, removing old silage, and guidance on watering dry or green corn to aid packing. The advice emphasizes avoiding poor cuts and proper maintenance for good silage quality.
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Texin Department
Iowa State Colege
Readers urged to expand youth library shelves nationwide
The Chicago Tribune promotes the American Library Association's two foot book shelf for children featuring twenty five titles such as Little Women and Treasure Island. It argues parents should read aloud with kids to spark a love of reading and notes demand will grow beyond the initial list with further titles and guided by agricultural engineers from Ames.
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Chicago’ Tribune
American Library Association
Children of America
Robinson Crusoe
Tom Sawyer
Robin Hood
Shakspeare
Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Rip van Winkle
Hans Brinker
Roosevelt
Cooper
Parkman
America
Town State College
Agricultural Engineers
Ames
Petit jurors drawn for September term court list
The document lists numerous names of prospective jurors for the September term across several towns including Monticello Anamosa Wyoming Center Junction Oxford Junction and Langworthy with many spellings and initials mixed in. Also included are notes on probate and sale notices and a poem titled submission.
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Allen
Mathew
Monticello Barker
C. C
Anamosa Beach
Dga
Wesw
Amamlosd
Belknap
Jennie
Anamosa Bort
C. O
Monticello
Wyoming
Byerly
J. W
Anamosa Caspers
Henry
Martelle Dunn
Ll. A
Oxford Junction
Noonan
Walter
Bernard Parr
Peterson
Swan
Sese
Stone City
Powelka
M. V
Rogers
Joe
Monticello Roush
Wyoming Sarma
John
Xford Junction
Schweitzer
C. J. Oee
Monticello Sinclair
M. M
Scotch Grove Liver
Mrs
Cora
Mechanicsville
Stoner
Paul
Cascade
Tasker
Frank
Wyoming Topping
Olin Waddick
Monticello Waddick
W. B
Executrix Notice in Iowa Estate of Henry Behrends Sr
Public notice states Lizzie Behrends is appointed executrix by Jones County District Court Iowa for the estate of Henry Behrends Sr deceased. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to cover costs. Dated Anamosa August 16 1922. Doxsee and Doxsee, Attorneys for Estate.
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Jones County
Arend Balstor
Arend Balster, Jr
Yonete
A. D
State of Iowa
Eorge W. Green
Said County
George W. Green
Igneet
B. G. Rees
Iowa
Coxsee &Doxsee
District Court
State of
Henry Behrends
Anamosa
Iowe
Lizzie Behrends
Doxsee
Pstate
Clarinda
John Quaintance
Doxsee & Doxsee
Hutate
Administrator's Notice of Estate in Jones County Iowa
The administrator of the estate of Clarinda Quaintance in Jones County Iowa calls all creditors to file claims with the court clerk sworn and timely. Debtors are asked to pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa August 4 1922 John Quaintance Administrator Doxsee & Doxsee Attorneys for Estate
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Jones County
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Col. Brookhart
Cummins
Col
Brookhart
Ford
Mid-Western
President Harrison
Tactiul Publicity
John ‘Sullivan
Boston Transcript
Daily Register
Sherman Eve
Beelzebub
Dallas _ News
Capper
Neighborhood. News
Books
Petit Jurors
Jove
Mary Starbuck
Dra
Cochrane & Stabler
Gall
Mra
J. D. Nichols
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Hicks & Ricklets
William H. Brokens
Hugh Corbitt
Onslow
Jack Studer
Stutt
Monticolio
Winder
Center Junction Farmers’ Grist Mill
A. Loek
Center Junction
L. Davis
Visitation
Freda Meyer
Visitation Academy
Vera Stary
J. B. Zimmerman
Burrichter
Wilcox & Sons
David Garbett
Whias
August Schlimmer
Henry Albers, Jr
William Tudkoen
R. A. Cartano
Saleh
Frank F. Johnson
RWNE
Jones Co
Cilia Havlik
Doxsea & Doxsee
Jamey
Leroy Clark
Sylvester Glenn Hdwards
Ntealtha
Jackson
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Towa
Ceopeenyen
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Monarch
Martin Seymour
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Monticello, Iowa
Eclipse
Bplin Ve
Phome No
Harry
Rodman
Mgr
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