Wells as American correspondent under fire over views
The piece details H G Wells losing work with the London Mail over pro Russia and anti France remarks, while American papers like the Chicago Tribune and New York World continue to publish his dispatches. It notes Wells's ideas, the Mail's critique, and Wells's reception in the U.S. press and public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Wells
Washington
New York World
Chicago Tribune
London Mail
Mail
the Mail
Russia
Germany
France
England
Wells
America
Middle West
Iowa
Satan
Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Plea for Iowa license tax reform on automobile values
A Sioux City Journal editorial condemns the Iowa automobile license law as discriminatory and unfair. It argues taxes based on original purchase price overcharge older cars compared with newer models, calls for legislative amendment, and notes depreciation and value disparity across the fleet. The piece predicts protests statewide and urges a fairer valuation method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Mississippi
Missouri
Iowa
General Assembly
The Girls On The Rhine
Dr Frank Crane reports that 60 to 60 American girls with the army of occupation on the Rhine aid discipline and decency in clubs reading rooms and canteens. He says these uniformly dressed workers uplift soldiers more than any other influence and bring home life to the front. New York World notes the need for wholesome publicity to publicize armament conference efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Frank Crane
Rhine
Dr. Crane
Europe
America
Neighborhood News Highlights From Iowa Towns
A notice summary of local events reports Vinton raising 30000 dollars plus a 50000 bequest for a new hospital. Elections at Manchester post of the American Legion elect C G Yoran commander and Paul A Clouse adjutant. Don A Preussner becomes Manchester postmaster December 1 under civil service. Other items note deaths, accidents, road-sign removals in Sac County, Rhodes scholarships, and a jarred road incident near Dyersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
C. G. Yoran
Paul A. Clouse
Manchester
American Légion
Don A. Preussner
Civil Service
EB. M. Carr
Cecil Locke
Independence
A. T. O’brien
The Dollar’s Confession to the Red Cross Roll Call
A talking dollar recounts its year helping ex service men and children in hospitals and relief efforts. It notes 26 000 ex service men in U S P H S hospitals, 80 000 disabled veterans aided into normal life, and 3 600 000 European children saved through relief. The scene ends with the dollar choosing to return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Federal Board of Vocational Training
United States
San Antonio
Pueblo
Europe
Mr. Hoover
European Relief Council
Cole backs 40 percent surtax vote in new tax bill
Sioux City reports Representative Cyrenus Cole the sole Iowa vote for 40 percent surtax on incomes in final tax bill passage. He defends stance as conviction and party leadership support. The piece contrasts Republican fear and Democratic jubilation with debates on capital tax impact and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Cyrenus Cole
Iowa
Cole
Cedar Rapids
House
Senate
Mr. Cole
Russia
America
Edison predicts artificial gold production breakthrough
Thomas A. Edison states a discovery within the last two months marks a major step toward manufacturing gold from base metals. He notes lead may contain two ingredients, and he warns the gold clause in bonds could be undermined if gold becomes cheaply produced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
Muscle Shoals
Alabama
Rolfe Argues Americans Overindulgent in Hard Times
The Rolfe arguer says Americans justify little for grousing about hard times when spending 15 billion dollars a year on luxuries, while the Arrow contends the bill could be cut in half without notice. Yet the public will likely refuse to curb spending, continuing extravagance and complaints, a childlike trait noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Rolfe Arrow
the Arrow
Cement turning posts set on Third street and Avenue A
Valley Center notes in last week’s issue that a new cement turning post was installed on Third street and Avenue A, plus another at Avenue B, all painted white. Street Commissioner J C Berry estimates weights at four tons for the flag pole post and three tons for Avenue A, warning drivers to consider post weights before collisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Center
Kan
Third Street
Avenue A
Avenue B
J. C. Berry
Borah Portrayed as poser in Council Bluffs piece
The Council Bluffs Nonpareil mocks Senator Borah calling him a poser with wild hair and animated speech claiming his Senate presence is a product of the republic’s representative system and labeling him among perverts with a seat in the ninety four member body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Borah
Senate
Family poverty and potential Ben Franklin cited in Denver case
A Denver mother with five children faces court scrutiny over welfare concerns and income limits. The article defends her against sterilization as punishment and argues social reformers threaten reproductive potential, citing Benjamin Franklin’s mother as a warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Clyde Cassidente
Denver
Cassidentoe
Cassidentes
Cassidantes
Cassidante
Humorous Tales From Varied Voices
A collage of quick, humorous vignettes and cartoons from periodical humor pages. Bits include a romance miscue between Clarice and John, a sharp-witted table scene with a grumpy customer and a speedy waitress, a tour guide in Rouen, a hot afternoon in Washington with a doll and a baby, a bank traveler recollecting a carefree trip, a courtroom name spelling dispute, a quip from a southern preacher and deacon about lightning, and other light anecdotes.
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Ireland
Canada
Great Britain
George
Lord Lascelles
Mary
Irish Free State
Sioux City
M. L. Fall
Lake City
Northern District
Kenyon
B. A. Morling
Emmetsburg
Cummins
Scott
Reed
Neighborhood News
Reuben K. Pinch
Mr. Pinch
Hampshire
Joseph P. Klein
Dubuque
Dubuque County
Mr. Klein
Cg,cc. Bowie
University of Iowa
Rhodes
Oxford University
Bowtle
Ernest D. Burroughs
Morley
A. C. Burroughs
A. N. Burroughs
Anamosa
Sac County
Board of Supervisors
William Heery
Cascade
St. Anthony’s
Heery
Elizabeth Drummond
Washington Township
Jones County
Charlies B. Baumgartner
W. B. Hawkes
Dyersville
Clarice
Alek
John
Philomel
Lile
Rouen
Hea
Courts of Justice
Arthur Dear
Clara
Harper's Magazine
Colorado
Mr. C
Indianapolis News
Ottswell Wood
Sioux Falls
Drs. Cochrane & Stuhler
Matthiesson Auto & Supply Co
Salw
Sycamore Street
August Schlommeer
Jones Bros
Carl BF
Schatz
Hailand Ward
Aigut Ago
Phono
L. A. Oltmanna
Androw Eee
Times
McNeill Bros
Hopkinton
Binels
Lewis Hepp
Salmw—Poly
Farrow
W. T. Kehoe
Towa
Ford
R. Studer
Salm
Geo
Oltman
Scotch Grove
Salmw
Chester
Mile Breen
Monticello
J. R. Studer
Ruth Hanssen
Hattendorf
Clark Height
Monticello State Bank
F. I. Backer
Carl Hotz
Monticello Motor Co
Ford M. Clark
Mann
Goodyear
Shores
Kay
Government
Leonard
Banktable Bldg
Washington, D. C
S. G
Hutton
Iowan
Frank Stary
Pangburn Apiary
Center
Junction
Will Aldrich Place
Gerd Zimmerman
Iter
W. H. Winans
Heraford
Poland
Cedar Valley
J. L. Weber & Sons
Props
The
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Pep
Harry
Rodman
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