Paderewski Leads Poland as Patriotist Statesman
The excerpt discusses the tension between music and practical life for artists, praising Tenace Jan Paderewski as Poland's coalition premier and foreign minister. It argues the public supports him for national leadership over mere musical fame, noting his ability to unite factions despite a difficult path. The piece celebrates musicians steering national destiny.
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Tenace Jan Paderewski
Poland
Paderewski
End of War Tax Anger and Political Critique
A county views war ending as costly and notes income tax rises for a family earning 4000 dollars. The piece criticizes government extravagances and graft, urges payment of debts, and mocks Representative Green's press focus on scandal over soldiers’ hospital info and Creel’s Europe assignment.
North Dakota Eyes State Bank Proposal Amid Socialist Push
North Dakota proposes a central state owned bank to hold surplus funds from all state banks, routing finance within the state. Critics warn Townley wields influence over politicians and farmers as he advances the new state socialism while profiting from the process.
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North Dakota
Townley
I W W. Fellow Opposes Red Flag Bill in Des Moines
A speaker from the I W W. appeared before a legislative committee in Des Moines to oppose a bill banning the red flag. The hostile reception he faced signals strong support for restrictive legislation to curb the emblem of anarchy and destruction.
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Towa
I. W. W. Stripe
Des Moines
Ambassador voices hope for Carranza government in Mexico
The ambassador to Mexico expresses optimism about the Carranza administration. He notes little reason for friction since the United States withdrew and shifted focus to aiding in stabilizing the country that had caused much of the earlier tension between the two nations.
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Mexico
Carranza
United States
Returning soldiers find work ready in county farms
The county expects little trouble reintegrating veterans into labor. Farmers will supply jobs, so the issue is bringing the soldiers back to work rather than finding them employment.
Attorney General Havner Urged For Funding To Enforce Law
The legislature is asked to provide Havner with sufficient funds to enforce the law and prosecute criminals, noting that county attorneys are seen as indifferent. Havner is praised for a strong, hard working record in office.
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Havner
Monroe Doctrine and tariffs shape U.S. foreign stance
The text argues America prioritizes preserving the Monroe Doctrine and the economic right to a protective tariff over policing Europe or supporting colonies. It frames tariff privilege as central to U.S. policy versus colonial sponsorship.
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America
Europe
Recognizing the Bolsheviks in a torn Russian landscape
The New York Times notes the Paris Supreme Council invitation to Soviet envoys is de facto recognition of Lenin and the Soviets as Russia’s government. It laments Allied abandonment of Russia, Archangel aid failures, and the terror under Soviet rule causing widespread suffering and disorganization.
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New York Times
Lenine
Supreme Council
Paris
Princes’ Islands
Russia
Mr. Lenine
Archangel
Trotzky
Roosevelt Said No to Roaming 1915 War Talk
In Sagamore Hill’s big room Roosevelt rejects Robins idea of rallying delegates for a 1916 Republican or Progressive bid. He says he does not want to be president again, has enemies, is too long in public life, and that war readiness is needed now amid Lusitania fallout.
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EH. J. Whigham
Metropolitan Magazine
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Raymond Robins
Robins
White House
Primary Helps Politicians in Cedar Rapids Opinion
A Cedar Rapids Republican columnist argues that the primary system benefits entrenched politicians. W. Allen, Iowa secretary of state, may seek governor or a fifth term, boosting long tenure. The piece concludes the primary bill, meant to curb overstay, now fortifies incumbents and weakens voters.
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Cedar Rapids
Allen
News of the Secret Session
Reporters from Omaha World Herald and American correspondents in Paris publish detailed summaries of daily secret sessions. The practice mirrors secret session leaks in both nations, with European papers receiving updates by cable or other means. No danger from secret diplomacy is evident while American reporters operate abroad.
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Omaha World-Herald
United States Senate
Senate
Paris
A Farewell Trip
The president plans a farewell trip to say goodbye to the present congress as he arrives in America for this visit.
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Kansas City Times
America
Goodby
Congress
Du buque School Board bans fraternities and sororities
The Du buque city school board has barred fraternities and sororities from high schools. The Anamosa Fair association plans another run next fall after last year’s war related discontinuation. Reports cover local sports, marriages, land sales, deaths, and awards with multiple named individuals and places across Iowa communities.
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Dubuque
Anamosa Fair Association
Cascade High School
Dubuque Academy
Oelwein
Roy Allen
Martelle
Flossie A. Nash
Fairview
Baptist Parsonage
Anamosa
J. M. Wilson
President urged to return home and understand America
The Marshalltown Times-Republican urges the president to come back, with or without his entourage, to grasp the country's thoughts and aims. It argues he could ease embarrassments awaiting him at the peace conference and better reflect American common sense.
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Marshalltown
United States
Woodrow Wilson
America
Help Themselves at Peace Conference Weary Nations
Kansas City Star commentary urges big leaders to press young nations at the peace conference. It argues nations should be fed now but must seek homes and self sufficiency soon, avoiding permanent dependency.
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Kansas City Star
Investigating Bolshevism Opinion in the United States
The New York World questions the U S Senate inquiry into Bolshevism praising it may reveal little more than current knowledge. The piece critiques the Senate's approach and hints at skepticism about its effectiveness.
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New York World
United States Senate
Senate
Human Perversity in Postwar Labor Battle
Chicago Daily News observes the paradox of returning service members seeking work while men in secure employment strike, highlighting tensions in the postwar labor market and public sentiment.
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Chicago Daily News
Swiss socialist conference weighs war guilt pleas
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note says the international socialist conference in Switzerland will determine responsibility for the war. It suggests allowing Wilhelm to plead guilty to save time.
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Pittsburgh
International Socialist Conference
Switzerland
Wilhelm
Precaution in Minneapolis Journal on the lion and lamb
The Minneapolis Journal quips that the lion and the lamb may lie together but the lion should be well fed first, suggesting caution in.unresolved metaphor.
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Minneapolis
New Revenue Bill Targets Wide Tax Increases Across Society
The conference agreed war revenue legislation will raise about 6.07 billion dollars in taxes. Individuals with large incomes pay more, with 6 percent on income up from four thousand dollars, plus a surtax on higher amounts. A $60 bonus upon honorable discharge for military and naval service replaces a one month salary proposal. The two cent letter rate is restored from July 1 1919, with overseas military mail postage free.
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Senate
Man Gray linked to Morley area skull fracture incident
A violent confrontation near Morley left Herman Pieper with a fractured skull after a workshop altercation with A G Gray. Pieper, a local youth raised by the Pieper family, was hospitalized in Cedar Rapids after the Sunday morning incident. Gray fled and a Mechanicsville warrant was issued but jurisdiction issues delayed action.
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Morley
Anamosa Tureka
A. G. Gray
Herman Pieper
David Pieper
Young Pieper
Cedar Rapids
Pieper
Gray
David Gray
Ivor
Mr. Pieper
Mechanicsville
Jones County
Mills
Ford Seeks to Prove Opponent Not Elected Senator
The Boston Transcript notes Henry Ford did not spend on the senate race yet appears willing to pursue broad measures to show his opponent did not win.
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Boston Transcript
Henry Ford
Creed for loyal Americans cited by Marshall
The New York Word quips that Vice President Marshall’s loyalty creed is admirable yet unnecessary noting an American citizen is simply an American Washington Post questions Wilson’s view after viewing France’s destruction and Omaha World-Herald questions Atlantic flight timelines referencing Josephus.
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New York
Marshall
February 1894 Events In Monticello Area Chronicle
February 1894 Monticello Express record recalls births deaths marriages and moves. Notable items include births to Morrill and Kerbli families, deaths of Frey Toel Woods and Sullivan, a Sand Spring marriage, a Ringling Brothers contract for N. G. W. Winner, and a Pansy lodge initiation in Hopkinton with 24 charter members.
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Monticello
J. A. Heisey
Adolph Ehvisman
Logan Smith
Wes Adams
Judge Little
Fritz Fallkers
Sand Spring
Wyoming
Kasper Kerbli
Anna BE. Toel
Wayne Township
Mary Mclean
John
Kathryn McLean
Mary Hall
Chester Starks
Charles Starks
C. A. Stevenson
Colingsworth
Andrew
Jackson County
Sadie Woods
Cedar Rapids
Oakwood Cemetery
Gideon A. Seeber
8. Bharles & Co
John Rickels
Castle Grove Township
Henry Helken
Charles J. Cash
Anamosa
F. O. Brison
Supreme Court of Iowa
N. G. W. Winner
Ringling Bros
Kitty Hill
Alexander Matthiessen
Hopkinton
Carl Reuter
Bowens Prairie
William Helfens
The
P. Lodge
Pansy Lodge
W. S. Hanken
Germany
Jennie Sullivan
Dennis Sullivan
Albany
Missouri
Obituary of Mrs Findley McDonald of Center Junction area
Funeral services for Mrs Findley McDonald were held at Hubbard Iverson parlors after dying at her Des Moines home. Born Anna McDougal on Cape Breton July 16 1835 she later lived in Ontario Michigan and Center Junction before settling near Winterset then Des Moines. Survived by sons Duncan and Findley Jr and daughter Mrs Bert McQuinis plus two grandsons Archie Curtis in France and Fred Curtis in Minnesota.
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Lyle Tompkins
Wyoming
8. I. Schaffer
Farley
John Pitman
Ogillve
Minn
Pitman
Chris Jaeger
North Fork Township
Delaware County
Worthington
A. K. Cramer
Hopkinton
M. C. Furman
Independence
Waterloo
Leo
Hawkins
J. H. Barrett
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Cornell College
Cascade
Henry Schwer
Linn County
War Department
Bellicourt
France
Hugh Stuntz
Homer C. Stuntz
Mt. Vernon
Michigan
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Seltz
Ryan
Ottawa
Findley McDonald
Center Junction
Hubbard & Iverson Undertaking
Monticello
Archie D. Curtis
United States Army
Fred H. Curtis
Clement
Minnesota
God’s Pity Poem Reflects Quiet Suffering and Grace
Louise Driscoll’s verse mourns unseen bravery and hidden grief. It contrasts public glory with private endurance, urging divine pity for everyday people who endure quietly and greet others with a smile.
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Louise Driscoll
Lumber Prices Trend Uncertain Amid Rebuilding Demand
An editorial notes lumber markets rose $5 to $10 per thousand as San Francisco rebuilt after the quake. It cautions Europe’s postwar exports may sustain prices for years, while offering farm products and Eclipse equipment ads for hog housing, self feeders, gates, and tenant housing ideas.
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San Francisco
Europe
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the American
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Stuhlers
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K. C
Salvation Army
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Bptintera
Eclipse
Lori
Harry L Rodman
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