Price robberies and political shifts in postwar era
The discussion covers wartime price gouging by middlemen and calls to cut intermediaries to help consumers. It also analyzes President Wilson’s standing, the 1919 Minnesota election shift, Willard-Dempsey's aging dilemma, Townley and Gilbert guilty verdicts, railroad economics, North Dakota socialism, and the looming ratification fight over the peace treaty including Shantung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ©. Townley
Joseph Gilbert
Non-Partisan League
Minnesota
Townley
League of Nations
Shantung
China
Japan
United States
President Wilson Faces Clash Over European Policy
The piece rails at President Wilson for advocating national incorporation into a European and Asian powers association. It warns of unprecedented violence and a constitutional clash, criticizing his authority and advisers as arrogant and undemocratic, urging moderation before a severe moral trial for the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey's
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Mr. Williams
Henry Clay on courtesies that touch the heart
Henry Clay observes that the smallest acts of courtesy in daily life and politics linger longest in the grateful and appreciative heart, noting their deep personal impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
Britain’s ascent in air power and its global reach
The piece argues Britain will dominate air power in future conflicts, citing Collier's analysis on Britain's flight to air supremacy and a harsh tax case involving Lady Beatty showing cross border taxation. It notes Germany’s postwar munitions drive and warns of future air war over Europe and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Collier's
Richard Washburn Child
Britain
Scapa Flow
Daniels
Europe
Germany
Great Britain
Land and security in owning acres
The Minneapolis Journal argues land as vital life support and a hedge against hunger. It asserts land ownership grants yearly food safety, likening farmers to the best nourished in wartime Germany and noting landowners’ resilience when cities falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Germany
Europe
Jland
Scuttling of German Fleet Tarnishes War Record
The New York Times condemns the scuttling of surrendering German ships by German crews as treacherous and a violation of the laws of war. It argues the act finalizes the German navy's infamous reputation, noting submarine warfare and surrender without combat as part of a long history of villainy. Sailors are praised as gentlemen, contrasts with the German navy's conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Admiral Cervera
Our Duty to Mexico: U S Stance on Carranza Government
Kansas City Star argues the United States must act to force Mexico to respect neighbors' rights. If Carranza resists, the paper says the US should install a government meeting civilization standards. The piece labels watchful waiting as over and cites moral duties and regional security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Star
United States
Mexico
Carranza
Marshall county votes for paved roads and local fairs
A summary of regional news notes from Marshall county with results on road paving, farm sales, marriages, deaths, land transactions, and local incidents. Included are purchases near Cant on and Maquoketa, a bank president's death in Davenport, a hay accident near Tron Will, and a fatal train collision near Oxford Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dostal
Maquoketa
Mike Gorman
Anamosa
C. P. Bauch
Canton
Congregational
Ballevues
Morence Drummond
James Leslie Moore
Cascade
St. Martin's Church
Ralph Myatt
Elwood
Henry Moeller
Grand Mound
Davenport
D. W. Saunders
Tron Will
N. B. Lathrop
Oxford
Notable German war criminals listed for trial
The article names principal German figures sought for trial before an international tribunal. Included are Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria, Field Marshal von Mackensen, General Von Below, Baron Von Der Lancky, Admiral Von Capelle, Lieut Wilhelm Waornher, Commander Max Valentine, Commander Von Forstner, Major Von Manteuffel, Major Von Buclow, Generals Olsen and Von Cassel, Major Von Goertz, the Brothers Niemeyer, General Von Tesey, General Von Ostrowsky, General Limax Von Sandersa, and the Rochlin brothers. It mentions mass executions, prison camp cruelties, and large-scale looting and deportations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Belgium
International
Prince Rupprecht
Bavaria
Lille
Roubaix
Turcoing
Marshal von Mackensen
Roumania
von Below
Andernoann
Baron von der Lancky
Brussels
Edith Cavell
Fryatt
von Capelle
Wilhelm Waornher
Max Valentine
von Forstner
von Manteuffel
Durning
Louvain
von Buclow
Aorschot
Olsen
von Cassel
Doberitz
von. Goertz
Magdeburg
Niemeyer
Holaminden
Glausthal
von Tesey
Arton
von Ostrowsky
Deynze
el- Villans
Limax von Sandersa
Rochlin
Saur
Minneapolis Journey to a Porch Vacation
A nostalgic meditation on summer escape through porch living. The author extols a back porch as an ideal vacation space with hammocks, swings, gardening, and quiet evenings, suggesting leisure, birds, books, and family rituals as the perfect getaway at home.
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Minneapolis
Root urges careful league covenant for U S peace
The article lauds Mr. Root for clarifying that a league of nations must be the right kind to avoid ruinous world risks. It argues the senate should join reservations to preserve freedoms to refrain from foreign war, withdraw with notice, and keep American questions, including the Monroe doctrine, under independent U S jurisdiction.
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Chicago Daily News
Root
Senate
League of Nations
J W Howe on Conduct as Basis of Prosperity
J W Howe argues that practical virtues like industry fairness politeness thrift and temperance drive success more than religion He asserts most failures stem from lack of these traits and notes some prosperous individuals lack religious devotion yet show reliable conduct The piece emphasizes personal conduct as essential for progress.
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J. W. Howe
Prices and labor costs in America rise with new standards
The Mt. Vernon Hawkeye notes that high prices matter but the key question is whether price levels will continue. It observes persistent doubt and rising industrial activity as employers focus on meeting evolving labor standards rather than cutting labor costs.
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Sir Conan Doyle
England
Mt. Vernon Hawkeye
America
Farm land transfer furor settles after rapid rise
The Mt Vernon Hawkeye notes that the farm land transfer panic will subside, with readjustments in values expected but no lasting crisis. It urges patience and steady action as conditions normalize.
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Mt Vernon Hawkeye
Burleson Faces Criticism Over Postal Service Decline
The New York World says Postmaster General Burleson pretends not to understand attacks on his official record. It accuses him of ignoring the postal service deterioration and the department's administration breakdown, appealing to those affected to demand accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Burleson
Fragmented Editorial Snippet From Early Newspaper
A garbled OCR fragment discusses political figures and opinions on the U S president and European trip. It hints at a debate over expenses and loyalty but contains few clear names, dates, or places. The readable text suggests a viewpoint on governance without concrete events.
Ford angi
Henry Ford faced questions in a $1 million suit against the Chicago Tribune. The witness admitted moments of humor and confusion on the stand while opinions on idealists and traitors were debated by Ford and attorney Stevenson. Ford later retracted some statements as the exam continued.
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Cedar County
Fred Klipp
Henry Heinemann
Tipton
Henry Ford
Chicago Tribune
Ford
Associated Press
Tribune
Hwllett G. Stevatson
The
Mgr. Ford
Mayatter
Ward
Bennett
Bonodlel Arnold
de Lavigny
Mord
Bally-Hoo
Haling
Dt Monant
Blackguard
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Kora
Stevenson
Mbolons
the Tribune
Ord Na
Maiufacturer
Wilson
Kansas City
Warren 9. Stone
Tribuna
1916
Apy
Major Andre
Arnold
Mr. Ford
United States
Political Hints and Phrases Across Papers
A sampler shows varied editorials from Springfield Masea and the Vinton Eagle critiquing party loyalty and pricing in markets. The Sioux City Journal reflects on candidacy motives while the Washington Post notes meat prices easing. Lincoln Journal cautions about judging men by debt or car ownership.
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Tiyren
Hamilton Holt
Independent
Peace Congress
Congress
van Dyke
Willard
Dempsey
North Dakota
New York Sun
Iowa
Jim Pierce
Iowa Homestead
Legislative Committee
W.S. Withrow
Mt. Pleasant
Supreme Court
Clark
Supreme Bench
London
Holland
Chicago
Air Power
Ethel Beatty
Sir David Beatty
Marshall Field
Beatty
Lady Beatty
Savery
Arthur Huertly
Northern Trust Company
Australia
New Zealand
Helen Rowland
Sioux City Journal
Neighborhood News
Marshall County
Ruth Law
Central City
Bellayne
Linn County
Court House
Warl Kelley
Preston
Clinton
Lady Friend
Father Malloy
Waterloo
Monticello
Henry Lietge
South Fork Township
Delaware County
Melvin Reeder
Cedar Rapids
Robert MecKee
Des Moines
McKee
G. Decker French
Anamosa Journal
Jones County
Iowa Sugar Company
Waverly
Worthington
Harding
David J. Murphy
Dubuque
James M. Pierce
I. C. Ebersole
Toledo
Iowa Law
State Board of Law Examiners
Cole
C. R. Weir
Manchester
Beck Hawkeye Co
Iowa City
Fred Grubeck
Oxford Junction
Grubeck
St. P. Ry
Fred
Standish
Marion
Mr. Root
Mr. Burleson
Sioux City
Moines
Ition
Mth
United
Oana
Nere
Springfield Mase
Senator Borah
Republican Party
Vinton Eagle
Washington Post
Lincoln Journal
Kansas
Kangas
Call of the State Superintendent of Banking
United States Bonds
United Sates
United States War Savings Stampa
Federal Reserve
Hank
Banking ‘House
Bante
Capitaul Stocle
Hod Gall
Snacosatul Opernations
Montreatto
Monticello State Bank
Sungalls
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
DR. A. M. Maurice
Loviell
HOM
Rimlisy Jamich Ilm Tic Remley & Bhmlay
Aztorniys AT Law
Anamusa
Main
Will
A. P. Lambert
McNellis
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley
Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princesa Theatre
N. W. Ackerman
City Hitch Yard
M. F&f. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Stickford Drug Store
Eplinters
Harry S. Rodman
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