Rand School Criticism and Socialist Links Across Nations
A Cedar Rapids Republican piece accuses the Rand School of socialism of training Yiddish activists who return to Russia to foment revolution. It cites Prof. George D. Herron and links to Iowa money funding the school, noting his anti establishment rhetoric and alleged connections to President Wilson.
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New York
Rand School For Socialism
Gfone
Russia
Congressional Investigating Committees
Burlington
Iowa Rand
Herron
Grinnell
New Jersey
Europe
Rand
Cedar Rapids
George D. Herron
Carrie Rand
International Socialist Movement
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
America
Washington
Wilson
Alien Enemy Residents in Jones County 1916 Census
The 1916 Jones County census counted 1310 enemy aliens, mainly Germans and Austrians, residing in the area before the U S entered the war. Many had not naturalized, still loyal to their birth nations, and could decline military service in the United States.
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Jones County
United States
Austria
Deportation risks for noncitizen aliens in Jones County cautions
The article warns that government plans to expand deportation powers will target aliens whose actions clash with citizen expectations. It notes radicalized aliens may be sent home, while praising Jones County residents and condemning slick promoters selling fraudulent schemes. It recounts a Monticello bank swindle case where a dealer failed to offload worthless notes and was forced to disgorge them.
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Monticello
Call for thoughtful code revision with better indexing
Personal note from President Wilson mentions a week in Washington and a return to Europe. The text urges a constructive revision of the code with a good index and time for lawmakers, and notes plans to shorten the primary ballot by leaving state officers aside from governor and lieutenant governor to be decided by a state convention.
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Wilson
United States
Washington
Europe
Bavarian Socialists Clash as Wealth Struggle Turns Fatal
In Bavarian Germany, several classes of extreme socialists push for exclusive wealth division among the junkers but have begun killing each other over the dispute. The infighting underscores a volatile political struggle within leftist groups amid aristocratic wealth.
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Bavarian
Germany
How The Game Is Sometimes Played
A Cedar Rapids piece warns readers about stock swindles pitched by slick talkers. It cautions that if a sure thing existed it would stay safe rather than be hawked publicly and cites Wall Street Magazine data that 99 of 100 such propositions fail or swindle investors.
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Cedar Rapids
Wall Street Magazine
Iowa towns announce growth and losses in quick rundown
Springville reports 82 service flag stars while Tama City plans a fireproof hotel next summer. Davenport to pave eight miles at a half million cost. Iowa City mayor Frank K. Stebbins dies at 63 from pneumonia. Community events include anniversaries, land sales, and new bank construction as towns face ice, hospital openings, and winter health concerns.
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Springville
Tama City
Davenport
Frank K. Stebbins
Iowa City
W. A. Lang & Co
Greeley
Lang
Benjamin Parks
Cedar Rapids
George Dukek
Manchester
Carl Johnson
Reinbeck
R. J. Matheson
A. Marolf
Hopkinton
First Nation Bank of Independence
Rae Ruffcorn
Independence
Murat Palace
Wilson
Joseph Cloahy
Oxford Junction
Rock Island
Illinois
Children’s Hospital
The Outlook on George D. Hierron’s Career and Views
The Outlook reviews George D. Hierron a Congregational clergyman who abandoned his family for a second marriage and spent years as a social exile in Switzerland. He supported radical socialism and the Rand School of Social Science in New York while criticizing the coercive family and economy.
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George D. Hierron
Switzerland
Rand School of Social Science
New York City
Am erica Embraces Clemenceau After Assassination Attempt
The nation expresses real shock and growing affection for M. Clemenceau as Americans admire his dauntless spirit, blunt honesty, and human qualities amid recent events.
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Kansas City Times
France
M. Clemenceau
The Price of Progress
Amid debate on legislative sessions critics ask what a yearly change achieves. The Kansas City Star argues society evolves, demanding constant law making to adapt codes to new conditions.
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Kansas City Star
Legislature Recess Amid Stalled Bills and Proposals
The 38th Iowa General Assembly begins a March recess as lawmakers return to farming and banking duties. Key items include road funding, public utilities bids, an anti tipping law, Perkins law expansion for disabled, county crop agent support, and a code revision. The senate pushed a Byington alien teacher ban and chiropractors licensing advances, while Sunday movie licenses were approved for cities over 6000 with optional blue-law relaxations in smaller towns.
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38Th General Assembly
House
Senate
Kimball
Haskell
Linn County
Boards of Supervisors
Frailey
Iowa
State House of Representatives
Moore
Guthrie
McFarlane
Byington
Ames
Cedar Falls
Senate Committee On
Great Britain
Belgium
Italy
France
Walter A. Jessup
State University
State Board of Health
President Wilson in Lodge home hawk talks on league
Chicago Daily News notes the scene where President Wilson explains the league of nations in Senator Lodge's Boston home bailiwick and the remark evokes strong reactions as the sacred codfish is said to gasp and swallow an enchanted bean.
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Chicago Daily News
Wilson
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Bailiwick
Quite an Improvement. Father and Son Meetings Praised
A Minneapolis Journal snippet lauds modern father and son meetings, contrasting them with older woodshed sessions and noting increased delight and harmony. It highlights progress in family relations and domestic culture.
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Minneapolis Journal
Berger’s Sentence and the Espionage Verdict
The Sioux City Journal notes a twenty year term for Victor Berger and co‑conspirators convicted of espionage act violations. It argues dogmatic views warp judgment and warns Debs shared guilt, urging leaders to support the country’s safety over personal beliefs during wartime.
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Sioux City Journal
Victor Berger
Berger
Eugene V. Debs
President Wilson to Speak in Boston on League Talk
The Sioux Falls Press notes President Wilson will stop in Boston for a speech before heading to Washington. He plans to explain the league of nations in Senator Lodge’s bailiwick, signaling a high profile push on foreign policy.
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Sioux Falls
Wilson
Boston
Washington
League of Nations
Senator Lodge
Bailiwick
Card of Thanks and Classified Notices
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and flowers after a bereavement. Also offers a six room house with land for sale in Lovell township, details and contact. Manager job ad seeks district managers for a Farmers Association with address in Des Moines Iowa.
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C. R. Schofield
Proctor’s
Lovell Township
City Park
G. Stambaugh
One Farmers’ Association
America
Farmers' National Association
Securities Building
Des Moines
Iowa
Eclipse Plan Service urges home repairs in February 1919
In the February 1919 Eclipse Corner the ad stresses building material costs, urges patience on price drops, and promotes Eclipse Plan Service for solving building problems. It notes hogs needing warm beds, a Monona county farm case, and suggests carpentry work like hardwood floors, built in closets, china cabinets, and kitchen improvements during cooler months.
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Clemenceau
Lodge
C. W. Balsiger
Chas
Huene
North Cedar Street
Mary Altman
Will Lubben
Rt. 2
Steve Fitzsimons
Cascade
South Cedar Street
Kathryn Young
Rhode Island
Ohio
A. Chrisman
W. Balsiger
Majestic
Salh
Thompson
Center Junction
P. D. Bell
Alva Zimmerman
C. N. Patricix
C. M
St. P. R. R. Round House
W. I. Ackerman
Monticello State Bank
Langton Sawmill Company
John Schoon
J. H. Zimmerman
First Street
Angle Street
J. G. Suter
Edith S. Brazelton
Vergennes, Vt
N. G. W. Winner
Red Cross
K. C
Salvation Army
The
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Aplinters
Paul
Eclipse Plan Service
Monona County
ACAR
Harry L Rodman
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