Russians Split Over Conference With Bolsheviks
The piece argues against recognizing Bolshevik rule in Russia and rejects any conference with them. It labels Bolshevism as brutal and dangerous, urging the loyal Russians to reject truces or negotiations with those described as bloodthirsty. It warns that recognizing nihilists would threaten American society and urges better elements of Russia to oppose such recognition.
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Supreme Council
Russia
United States
Roads and reform plus liquor winds in Dubuque era
The article argues for sane road policy avoiding costly radical reform and notes advance from past resistance to road supervision. It contrasts New York prohibitions, critiques on libertarian alcohol advocates, and comments on depressed railroad stocks as markets await government action. It mentions Dubuque brews and saloons as a past dynamic.
Paderewski's Polish Harmony Experiment Noted
Seattle Times observes Jan Paderewski's effort at political harmony in Poland, noting the world would be more curious if it were unused to the unusual. The piece hints at broader interest in his approach and its potential implications.
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Seattle Times
Ignace
Jan Paderewski
Iowa’s State Enforcement Powers Under Fire in Legislature
Des Moines remarks defend state enforcement led by Attorneys General Byers Cosson and Havner. They argue it transformed law use from lax local options to active county and sheriff action, citing Camp Dodge and wartime decisions as proof of state authority shaping Iowa policy and public safety.
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Des Moines
Register
Havner
Iowa
Byers
Cosson
Camp Dodge
War Department
Prohibition Amendment Debate Clashes With Referendum Rule
Sioux City Journal notes liquor interests challenge the constitutionality of the federal prohibition amendment arguing a state style referendum is required after ratification. Authors stress federal supremacy and the amendment process requires two thirds Congress and three fourths state ratification.
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Sioux City Journal
Congress
Wilson a Practical Man
New York Evening Post critiques Senator Cummins calling him a practical man who supports the Fowa idea. The piece contrasts Cummins with idealism, asserts Wilson’s practicality and achievements, and hints at a possible Republican misdirection or propaganda with a call for investigation by the Republican National Committee.
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New York Evening Post
Cummins
Fowa
Senate
Wilson
Republican National Committee
The Trusteeship of America speech stance
The Chicago Tribune quotes a Senate stance on internationalism, warning that the United States must protect national safeguards and its trusteeship over the western hemisphere. It argues the U S senate should approve treaties that do not erode sovereignty or impose local European projects.
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Chicago Tribune
Europe
America
United States
League of Nations
United States Senate
Senate
Western Hemisphere
Debate Over States Rights Among Democratic Leaders
The Aberdeen News notes a shift in Democratic thinking with Mr Burleson and Mr McAdoo arguing that states have no rights on telegraph, telephone, railroad and express rates. Both are described as modern good democrats from Texas and Georgia respectively, drawing support from other prominent Democrats.
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Aberdeen
Burleson
McAdoo
Texas
Georgia
Post Office Department
Local News Briefs Include Dying, Marriages and Deaths
Mrs Bert Faust died at her home near Ryan from appendicitis. George Yarden of Monmouth wed Mildren May Cocker of Oxford Junction in Marion. Charles Hickethier of Coggan died in California for health reasons. Mrs Ollie Hatcher Davis died in Portland Oregon of influenza. Several other local deaths, resignations, and a beekeepers association branch opened in Manchester are noted along with a drowning in the Cedar River and a long municipal court case verdict.
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Bert’ Faust
Ryan
George Yarden
Monmouth
Mildren May Cocker
Oxford Junction
Marion
Charles Hickethier
Coggan
California
Ollie Hatcher Davis
Portland
Oregon
Hopkinton
Sarah E. Vernon
Olin
Anna M. Moneypenny
Chester Moneypenny
S.R. Clements
Manchester Democrat
Colorado
Eagle boats and a peace league demand for war end
The Sioux City Journal notes the government will finish the Ford contract for Eagle boats to be ready at the start of the next war and mentions the League of Nations aiming to end all wars.
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Sioux City Journal
Ford
Eagle Boats
League of Nations
Prophet or Ad Man Behind Christmas Sign
A Kansas City saloon keeper posted a sign last Christmas warning of a long dry spell ahead. The note sparked discussion over whether it was a prophetic warning or clever advertising.
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Kansas City
Professional Jealousy in Indianapolis News
In a reflected tone the piece notes professional jealousy toward Wilson and suggests several eminent statesmen feel more deserving of limelight, framing it as a broader sentiment within the country.
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Indianapolis News
Wilson
Unanimous on One Point at Peace Conference
Kansas City Times notes consensus on what not to do with German colonies as delegates remain puzzled about future actions.
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Kansas City
None he Will Be a Jew Rochester Post Express
A cryptic line questions the risk insurance companies face as German traders enter France and Belgium with their goods, implying tensions over economic and ethnic risks in wartime commerce.
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Rochester Post
France
Belgium
The Peace Conference Executive Sessions Proposal
A Washington Post note argues for holding peace conference executive sessions to ensure full publicity in the United States Senate, suggesting clearer public disclosure of discussions and decisions.
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Washington Post
United States Senate
The Fifth Virtue in Wartime Soldier Virtues
The piece argues a final virtue for soldiers beyond courage unselfishness generosity and modesty patience. It praises patience as essential in victory and daily tasks from K P duties to waiting for boats amid danger and delays, noting its role in saving lives and enabling liberation.
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France
K. P.s
La Follette After The Whitewash
The New York Times questions Senator La Follette's temper and language in his wartime opposition. It argues he erred greatly and needs steady patriotic conduct to regain public confidence, asking whether he can reform himself.
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New York Times
la Follette
Charles Sumner
Senate
Reorganizing the Bolsheviki
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the proposed conference with Russia as a key feature and argues that recognizing the bolsheviks and hearing their leaders could help the Allies stabilize the fragile eastern peace by bargaining with them. The piece stresses that bolshevism exists and wields armed control in parts of Russia.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Russia
Prohibition's Rise Behind the Bar in America
Kansas City Star notes that prohibition began where alcohol was served as owners argued to keep liquor from their side of the mahogany. The public quickly learned business respects only profits, and when business frowned on booze the inevitable shift occurred.
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Kansas City
America
Hoover Calls for Large Scale Food Aid to Europe
Herbert C. Hoover urges sending 1.5 billion dollars worth of food to Europe to prevent famine. He notes if all aid were bacon the amount would weigh in the hundreds of pounds at current prices.
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Sioux Falls
Quotation on Coal Contracts and Subletting Opinion
A Lincoln Journal fragment notes that a sensitive man dislikes shoveling coal unless paid and then is inclined to sublet the contract to women. The remark underscores labor costs and outsourcing tones.
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Lincoln Journal
Senate rejects memorial to return telegraph numbers
The Iowa senate rejected a house resolution to restore telephone and telegraph numbers to private owners by viva voce vote after a speech by Senator Frank Thompson. The house had passed the resolution Monday.
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Kimball
Hauge
Polk
House
Senate
Soldiers Fathers League
Hook
Winnoshiek
Humorous Quips From Papers Stirling Local Gossip
A collage of jokes and exchanges from diverse papers and writers. Banter about marriage manners economics flirting and office etiquette threads through Yonkers Punch Kansas City Star and Boston Globe quips.
Prohibition Jokes Across Cities and Nations
A collection of satirical quips from various papers about prohibition. Jests touch on dry water wagons, corkscrews, tea and coffee bans, brewing, and the unintended social effects of the law. The remarks reference Philadelphia, Lowell, Detroit, Brooklyn, Chicago, Memphis, Lackawanna, New York, and Russia, reflecting mixed sentiment.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Lowell Courier-Citizen
Sahara
Detroit News
Brooklyn Eagle
Chicago Tribune
Memphis
United States
Lackawanna Journal
New York Evening Sun
Russia
New York Tribune
Philadelphia Evening Ledger
Peace Conference Ends In Unanimous League Backing
The report proclaims an all party agreement for the League of Nations as the essential step to peace. It describes the blow as one of the greatest news stories carried by wires and air.
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Lincoln Journal
League of Nations
Springfield Editorial Questions Boundaries and Alliances
The Springfield Massachusetts Republican voices sympathy for Czechs and Poles but warns that if they abandon borders in conflict, questions will arise about the direction of American sympathy and support.
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Springfield
Mass
Cannot Ignore Russia in League Across Nations
Chicago Daily News argues a real league of nations must include Russia or be fenced off. The piece stresses Russia's central role and warns against excluding major powers in global security.
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Chicago Daily News
League of Nations
Russia
A Mother's Prayer For Guiding Her Children
A brief homily from Eleanor Robbins Wilson in Good Housekeeping prays for grace to guide children, illuminate their steps, and turn a brief maternity into lasting, noble influence. The verse asks for wisdom, patience, and the chance to shape souls toward good.
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Eleanor Robbins Wilson
Eclipse self-feeders praised by February 1919 farmers
Farmers including John Peters Carl Schatz Jr William Hoffman Ed Behrends John Wolken Henry Bolken Jr McNeill Bros and others report satisfaction with Eclipse self feeders. They note feeders keep feed accessible to hogs reducing market time while blocking chickens and weather and claim Eclipse bunkers lift corn off ground preventing pig access.
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John Peters
Carl Schatz
William Hoffman
Eid Behrends
John Wolken
Henry Bohlken, Jr
McNeill Bros
William B. Behrends
Dick Bolken
Henry Rickels
Jess Martinsen
William Q. Behrends
Herman Schatz
John Hegger
Geo. Tobiasson
Matt Moore
M. R. Tobiasson
L. J. Hannan
J. McAllister
F. D. Sutherland
Ray Chaplain
Wm. Mangold
Rudy Behren
Will Balsinger
Carl Schatz, Jr
Ed Behrends
Henry Bolken, Jr
William G. Behrends
John Hgger
Geo. Tobiassen
M. R. Tobiassen
Will Balsiger
Eclipse
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Krall
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Maquoketa
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Waterloo
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C. E H. Mullin
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