Wilsons Letter on World Leadership in the Postwar Era
The piece discusses ex President Wilson and his views on U S leadership in a league of nations. It notes public skepticism about America taking a global leadership role while stressing criticism of postwar mail delays under Postmaster General Hays. It cites figures on government costs and references ex Congressmen Good and Cousins, Ford, Newberry, and GE in a broad political commentary.
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United States
League of Nations
Senate
Wilson
America
Good
Committee On Appropriations
Chicago
Henry Ford
Muscle Shoals
Wilson Dam
Jefferson
William Allen White on credit and the white race
William Allen White argues that the white race is burdened by debt and overindulgence. He condemns speculative finance and political and military actions tied to industrial disputes. He urges balancing capital and labor with public interest and condemns forced labor conflicts as unproductive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allen White
Ford Newberry primary sparks bipartisan critique in Tribune
The Times recounts how the Washington Administration backed Ford in the Republican primary, arguing that public spending and open primaries expose the costs of publicity. It condemns the clamor as hypocritical and notes Michigan's support for Newberry amid a costly, high profile contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Ford
Washington
Newberry
Ephesus
Michigan
Mrs Chris tina Schubert 101 dies at Galena farm home
Mrs Christina Schubert died at her Galena Illinois home at age 101 after long life of hard work on a single farm. She credited her longevity to diligent labor and self sufficiency. The piece contrasts with modern harmful stimulant trends and urges work as a safe stimulant.
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Cedar Rapids
Christina Schubert
Galena
Illinois
Unfair Attacks Against Farm Bureau Countered
The piece defends the farm bureau against opposition and argues current criticism from the Iowa Homestead is prejudicial and based on unfounded charges. It contends that sincere farmers weigh costs and that aggressive propaganda cannot derail the bureau’s aims.
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Vernon Hawkeye
Farm Bureau
Iowa Homestead
Dubuque Area News Highlights From January Events
The clipping lists a string of local items from Dubuque and surrounding towns. It notes school sports in Dubuque and Anamosa, a bank reception in Maquoketa, a Cascade Knights of Columbus event, anniversaries for the Geronzins of Clinton, a Dubuque widow Mrs Shiras connected pension case, a missing Marshall county deputy, a Fire at Judge Remley's Anamosa home, a Cedar county suit by heirs, a Dubuque auto-theft roundup, and Waterloo court actions against gamblers and liquor sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Anamosa
Hopkinton
American Savings Bank of
Maquoketa
Denmark
I. Breese
Red Oal
Mark Barton
Burlington
Ethel
Ervin
Independence
Jones County
John Haller
Clinton
K. W. Hicks
Clinton Publi Schools
Bankaton
Dubuque Country
Russell ©. Ross
Marshall County
H. M. Remley
Margaret Schrope
Cedar County
Schrope
Monticello
L. Easterly
Easterly
Olin
Hasterly
Harper, Smythe
Frank Rhodes
California
Board of Education
White-Phillips Company
Davenport
Iowa
Leo Morroway
Tama
Oliver P. Shiras
Columbia College
Waterloo
Governor Kendall Opposes Railroads Fixing Rates
The Knoxvillle Journal reports Governor Kendall reiterates he will not allow railroads to fix rates based on one valuation while taxed on a lower one. The piece notes the state's two-valuation system for different purposes suggests the governor’s stance targets railroads amid broader property tax practices.
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Knoxvillle Journal
Kendall
Lloyd George Jokes and Self Parody Highlighted by Humor
In World's Work P W Wilson notes Lloyd George’s humor keeps him grounded. He recalls a favorite drowning joke about mistaking a rescuer for himself and a Welsh farmer praising David Lloyd George’s rise with a six thousand pound annual income.
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Lloyd George
P. W. Wilson
Thames
Criccieth
David
Floors for hog housing promote health and warmth at Iowa State
Iowa State College animal husbandry experts say dry clean floors cut disease risk and save money. They compare dirt cement and tile concrete floors, noting durability and warmth differences, and urge bulletin 194 from the Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station for more details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station
Ames
The
Newberry holds Senate seat amid costly partisan clash
In a Chicago Tribune critique, Senator Newberry retains his United States Senate seat but faces a hard term. The article cites his campaign, Ford’s support network, federal patronage, and newspaper access as key factors in a costly race. It contrasts wealth, machinery, and media influence with public morality while noting improved dairy gains from ground corn in Iowa experiments.
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Chicago Tribune
Newberry
United States Senate
Senate
United States
Ford
Wilson
Chicago
Michigan
Frozen desserts at home from Iowa State expert
Miss Frances Newell of Iowa State College's home economics division says frozen desserts are easy and healthful to prepare at home. She advises using ripe cream around 22 percent butterfat for smooth texture and mixing thoroughly to incorporate air. For freezing, use salt with finely chopped ice at a 1 to 6 ratio. experts warn that 1 to 3 wastes salt.
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Frances Newell
Iowa State College
Proper Farm Machinery Readiness for Spring
Iowa farmers can cut operating costs by using well maintained machinery and securing parts ahead of time. J B Davidson of Iowa State College extension warns losses occur when repairs are delayed, urging timely parts supply so tractors and implements are ready when spring arrives.
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Iowa
J. B. Davidson
Agricultural Engineering Extension Department of Iowa, State College
Prohibition foes risk fire as they challenge enforcement
Lincoln Journal argues opponents of the 18th amendment ignore enforcement realities in large cities like New York. It warns that public sentiment grows against liquor trade as carousals and vice temptations persist, citing New Year events as proof that safety awaits the end of prohibition. In Grundy County, a Fonda reunion scene is described with crowds, $400,000 pavement, and $1,000,000 worth of autos.
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Lincoln Journal
New York
Grundy Republican
Fonda
Monticello School Board Proceedings Open Special Session
The Monticello board met January 18 1922 at 7 30 p m with five members present. Minutes of prior meetings were approved and numerous bills paid from General and Express funds including supplies repairs janitorial services and utilities. The board accepted Miss Christine Pedersons resignation as junior high principal and elected Mrs Baith B Severson as principal at 1500 monthly. Emma Grote was hired as sixth grade teacher for 136 monthly and Edith Steele as fourth grade teacher. The meeting adjourned with A H Koop secretary.
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Board of Education
Stimson
Redmond
Lazell
Hoag
Cropp
Eewin Wilcox
Visual Equipment Co
State University of Iowa
Esseececese Essenenemanaes
Scott, Foresman’ & Co
Adams Paper Co
Standard Oil Co
Frank Locher
Monticello Water Dept. Service
Liddy & Rickless
Gen's Biological Supply House
J. F. Meyer
Frank Page
Jake Arduser
Monticello Bloc. Co
Metropolitan Supply
Houghton Mifflin Co
Riverside
World Book Co
A. H. Koop
Tom Cargon
Heliose Lumber Co
Comerce Sossessessevense
Those Short Skirts Agal
A collection of humorous clippings notes misprints and witticisms from various papers. It includes a Birmingham editor’s misprint about Main street shoppers and a New York sociologist remark on marriage licenses versus theater tickets. It also mentions a moon speeding up to keep pace with a busy earth.
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Anon
Birmingham Age-Herald
Chiggersville Clarion
Main Street
Washington Post
New York
Cooperation yields plenty through shared effort
A brief fable from the Bowling Green Post features the Big Red Rooster and the Little Brown Hen arguing over laying eggs. They strike a deal to cooperate with one another promising two eggs for every dozen the other lays, illustrating that teamwork can lead to abundant results.
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Bowling Green
Monticello Defeats Marion 22 17 In Slow Diet Half
Monticello wins its third game of the season by defeating Marion 22 to 17. The first half led 19 to 8 with Skeelley and Zuchler scoring for Monticello. In the second half Marion rallied to 17 while Monticello managed only three. Davis, Hubbard, and Zuebler were notable while a pair of players were ejected for a scramble. The crowd eyed Hopkinton next as Monticello prepared for a second meeting on their floor.
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Monticello
Marion
Anamosa
Capt. Skeelley
Zuchler
Davis
Hubbard
Bugs
Hopkinton
Annimosa
Rotary charter presented to Monticello club dinner
Luther Brower presided as Cedar Rapids Governor Brewer presented the Monticello Rotary charter at a dinner for local Rotary members and wives. Guests included Cedar Rapids Rotarians and spouses, Fred J. Kay spoke as toastmaster, and Northcott and Reed were noted for remarks and organization work. Two quartette numbers and singing highlighted the evening.
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Wixproeas
Rotary Club
Monticello
Luther A. Brower
Cedar Rapids
John QR. Weber
Louis 13
Lamson
Allie Reed
Monticello Club
Worl
Rotary
Messrs. P. W. Guilford
J. 8. Lavell
L. A. Iverson
F. A. Locher
Y. S. Lavell
Mesdames T. M. Redmond
F. J. Kay
January 1892 Monticello deaths and local notices
A annal of Monticello area events in January 1892 lists deaths of Dr. Charles A. Henry 49 of Monticello from la grippe, Mrs J H Fuller 61 of Scotch Grove died near Warville, Dr Norman M. Smith 76 of Monticello from paralysis, William A. Allen 64 of Monticello, Samuel Brazelton of Greeley, Alfred Noble of Castle Grove, William Poggenklass at Independence state hospital, plus births and job moves including Nellie Carpenter at Rockford Seminary, Leonard Arduser in Dubuque, Minnie Ainsworth to East Des Moines high school, and local property sale by Hicks & Wilers with H D Sherman.
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Monticello Express
Nellie Carpenter
Rockford Seminary
Rockford
Ilnois
Leonard Arduser
Dubuque
Minnie Ainsworth
Monticello
East Des Moines
Charles A. Henry
la Grippe
Fred Poppo
Langworthy
Joe Podhaski
J. H. Fuller
Scotch Grove Township
Warlville
Robert Somerby
Wyoming
Norman M. Smith
William A. Allen
Sycamore Street
Samuel Brazelton
Greeley
Delaware County
Bowen's Prairie
Alfred Noble
Castle Grove Township
William Poggenklass
State Hospital For Insane
Independence
Hicks & Wilers
Duer
Them
H. D. Sherman
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Eureka
Hays
Burleson
Lockwood Committee
General Electric Co
General Electric Company
Bob” Cousins
Hamilton Club
Coolidge
Mr. Cousins
Debs
Henry “Ford
United
States
Neighborhood News
Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph
Louieville
London Weekly Telegraph
North Dakota
Minnesota
Miami
Fin
Herald
Kentucky
Cincinnati
School Board Proceedings
Atlanta Constitution
Charter
Rotk Foundation
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Wrekly Sang
Colorado
Ohio
Hocking Valley
Harry I. Rodman
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