County May Vote On New Courthouse Question
Supervisors set a vote on building a new Jones County courthouse after D A White of Wyoming and H A Owen of Oxford Junction urged public sentiment. Based on their talks, the board asked electors to decide whether bonds should be issued and funds spent, amid high costs and current comforts of the old building.
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D. A. White
Wyoming
Li. A. Owen
Oxford Junction
Anamosa Harelosa
Dave White
H. A. Owen
Anamesa
Jones County
Proposing milehouse booths and rail crossing aid on highways
The plan calls for telephone booths every mile on main highways to aid motorists. It also considers locating a first aid station and a nurse at each railway crossing on these routes.
Census Bureau to Finish Soon Then Start Next Count
The census bureau may complete its present census and announce results around the start of the next count about nine and a half years from now. The remark notes the long interval between censuses and the timing of official release.
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Census Bureau
The Acceptance Speech of Senator Harding Compared to Lincoln
The Sioux City Journal lauds Harding's acceptance speech as clear and practical. It contrasts it with prior ornate state papers, calling it a plain spoken, people oriented address with Lincoln like wisdom and enduring truth.
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Harding
Sioux City
Lincoln
Senator Harding
Republic
The Nut Party Calls for Broad United Front
The Washington Post argues for a new third party in the United States to unite misfits cranks and discontented figures from other parties. It urges a broad platform “as broad as humanity” to include every eccentric and critic, aiming to harness their energies under one centralized party from soup to nuts.
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Washington Post
Chicago
United States
Coal customers face likely winter price hikes
The Freeman-Journal reports that coal consumers may be robbed next winter as operators tell retailers their 1920 supply is sold to jobbers. This could let jobbers reap large profits seen in paper and sugar markets, says a Webster City dealer.
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Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Roosevelt shown as unique amid great presidents
The writer argues that the claim of inherent ability due to the Roosevelt name ignores the uniqueness of predecessors like Washington Jefferson Jackson and Lincoln. There will be but one Roosevelt, the piece asserts, implying individual merit over lineage.
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Sioux City
Constructive optimism can restore national teamwork
The piece argues universal unrest shows mainly in destructive criticism and warns against constant fault finding. It urges citizens to stop complaining and focus on personal effort, courage, and faith in others to rebuild a better united country.
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Sioux City
Bureau proves no link between prohibition and narcotics use
The Des Moines Register reports federal findings that a 1919 committee concluded no relation exists between prohibition and narcotic consumption. States showing dry conditions varied, with some up and others down in drug use, and officials saw no reason to expect more narcotics as alcohol use declines.
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Des Moines Register
Bureau of Internal Revenue
McAdoo
Doctor Of Our Town Honored In Dearborn Tribute
Jennie B. Austin praises a local doctor in Dearborn for selfless service during the influenza epidemic. The physician cared for friends and patients through long winter nights, spreading cheer despite personal strain. The tribute calls him the Salt of the Earth and notes his humble, fearless commitment.
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Jennie B. Austin
Dearborn Independent
Senator La Follette Credited Yet Miscast In Politics
The Davenport Democrat critiques Senator La Follette as able yet miscalled for politics. It mocks his self importance and stubborn belief he alone is right, noting many agree with him on issues but doubt his fit for leadership. The piece comments on his personal charm and influence over auditors.
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Davenport
Senator la Follette
Gov Cox Faces Questions on International Policy
The Kansas City Star argues the country has a right to know Governor Cox position on Harding listed international matters. It notes Cox has proclaimed intent to follow Wilson foreign policy and asks whether he supports European boundaries, Armenian mandate, or Shantung delivery to Japan, urging a clear denial.
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Kansas City
Kansas City Star
Gov. Cox
League of Nations
Diverse Iowa News Item Roundup From 1920s Local Papers
Readable snippets cover deaths from Burns and accidents, political moves in Iowa, farm sales near Tipton and Cascade, a furniture firm anniversary with balloons, and a future Democratic state convention chair. Also notes oatmeal production in Cedar Rapids, a bank president’s death, a planned consolidation of Tipton schools, and a fatal hayfield accident near the Monastery.
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Louis Starry
Olin
M. J. Kennedy
Clinton
W. Johnson
Muscatine
American Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
H. H. Englecon
Bellevue
John N. Hughes
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company
Iowa
Cora Boyle
Maquoketa
Grand jury reports housing shortage impact in Cleveland
The Cleveland grand jury reports that housing construction now requires about twice as long with the same labor. Tests show carpenters, bricklayers, paperhangers, painters and plasterers doing less work than five years ago. Builders’ costs rose sharply, with wages up to 200 percent and labor costs up to 400 percent, while output declined.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Des Moines Capital on War Rages and Wilson Cox Alliance
The piece notes twenty two wars worldwide and two global powers forming an alliance under league of nations principles. It suggests the upcoming big refer endum could be shaped by the Wilson-Cox alignment and broader international pressure.
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Des Moines
League of Nations
Wilson-Cox
Chicago street railway strike ends with defeat for strikers
The Sioux City Journal notes that the Chicago street railway service strike led to a total victory for management. It credits President Wilson's pardon of imprisoned union leader Mike Boyle and argues labor should align with safe, honest officials over reckless rhetoric.
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Sioux City Journal
Mike Boyle
Wilson
Difference Between Property and Personal Rights Demonstrated
A Sioux City Journal remark contrasts drivers stopping for a car in traffic with the difficulty of stopping for a pedestrian, highlighting legal and practical distinctions between property and personal rights on the road.
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Sioux City
Unpopular Wilson Criticized in The Lincoln Journal
The Lincoln Journal says Woodrow Wilson became the most unpopular president since James Buchanan due to ambition for personal fame overriding national and world welfare. The Detroit News quips the presidency will fix a white paper shortage for an Ohio publisher.
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Mr. Wilson
Lincoln Journal
Woodrow Wilson
James Buchanan
America
Detroit News
Ohio
Monticello Notes From July 1880 Town Records
The Monticello town files record a July 1880 reelection of the entire school corps with salaries listed for each teacher. Monticello saw a Monticallo vs Wyoming ball game 24 to unknown in favor of Monticallo. Several residents returned from Ames Agricultural College for a three week vacation. Rev. David Jenkins was reengaged as Congregational pastor by a 70 to 1 vote. A. G Rodman had a thirtieth birthday celebrated. Dr and Mrs Philips marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary. George Murphy died after being struck by a train near Monticello. The census reported 1877 residents. Tax levies and a new Freie Presse began publication. A baby died at ten months and P A Nandall moved his family to West Union for hardware trade. The 1880 census gave Monticello population 1877. At the Republican state judicial convention Judge Weaver and two others were nominated for supreme court. Judge Salinger failed to secure votes and withdrew. Linn county pledged full support on all ballots.
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Thenthalla Express
Luther Foster
Kate Curtis
M. A. Wright
Alpha Campbell
Alice Gurney
Pink Dyer
Frane Moulton
M. Grassmeyer
Mattie Herrick
David. Jenkins
Congregational Church
A. G Rodman
Monticello
Mra
J. H. Philips
H. M. Carpenter
I. N. Austin
J. H. Matthews
William Stuhler
Great Lakes
George Murphy
Anamosa
Freie Presse
B. Surles
P. A. Nandall
West Union
J. E. Nye
Cedar Rapids
Weaver
Iowa Falls
F. F. Favilloe
Fort Dodge
Lawrence de Graff
Des Moines
Salinger
Linn County
Hold on to solid jobs as winds of change rise
The Cedar Rapids Republican urges workers to keep good employment despite uncertain times. It warns that a postwar desire for easy gains is fading and stresses cautious optimism while noting unforeseen shocks may occur.
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Cedar Rapids
Scotch Policeman Blocks Crowd at Parliament House
In London a stout, excited woman tries to pass the crowd before the house of parliament. A Scottish constable refuses entry saying she could not pass even if she were the wife of a Presbyterian minister.
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Saturday Evening Post
London
House of Parliament
Farm Help Shortage Tied to City Pay Gap and War Talk
A farmer near Anamosa notes his son in the city earns over a hundred dollars weekly, while the other son helps at home and shares profits. He argues farm labor shortages stem from urban wages and that stabilization of industrial conditions is needed to balance town country pay.
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Anamosa
Sale Notice for Jones County Real Estate Partition
An Iowa partition sale is ordered by the district court for Jones County. On September 28, 1920, in Anamosa, sale of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter in section 26, township 86 north, range 1 west, will occur at 1 PM at the courthouse door. Cash due on deed. H. M. Carpenter Jr. referee. W. O. Welch attorney for Mary Supple plaintiff.
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Jones County
Avadagen
Said
Asa Logan
A. A. Clarke
BE. Reed
District Court
Iowa
Mary Supple
Edward J. Supple
Joseph T. Supple
Genevieve Supple
Wilford J. Supple
Teresa Supple
Cecilia Supple
Zelma Supple
Herbert W. Supple
Clare V. Supple
Donald A. Supple
Doris Supple
Marcus J. Kehoe
St. P. M
Court House
Anamosa
Monticello
H. M. Carpenter Jr
W. O. Welch
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Cascade
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Stuer
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