Hearst Warns of Radical Party Rise in Democratic Ranks
In an editorial by William Randolph Hearst he argues for a new radical party to represent progressive principles, predicting it could form before the next campaign. He critiques Wilson as a rallying figure and warns against Hearst’s own radical appeal while urging immigration and denaturalization measures.
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William Randolph Hearst
Mr. Wilson
Bryan
Wilson
Wilson Party
Hearst
Republican Party
Price Drop in Cattle Shaves $50 Off Steer Value
The cattle price fall of over five cents per pound since March cuts $50 from a steer’s value. The farmer bears the loss with little consumer gain as housewives see little to no savings on steaks while restaurant board rises. The question remains who pockets the difference.
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Tama County
No Change in Daylight Saving Law This Summer
The repeal bill, recently voted out of the house committee, provides that daylight saving time shall not take effect until 1920.
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House
Senate Rights in Treaty Access Debate
A newspaper reader notes the president will not give the senate a copy of the proposed treaty and questions the senate’s power to obtain it. Germany offers photographic copies and New York offices hold additional copies for senators willing to travel. The writer remarks on secrecy censorship and constitutional friction, and that peace terms seem farther away than last November. A correspondent later supplied the senate with a copy.
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Senate
Germany
New York
Soldier visitors fail to meet Jim Pierce at Homestead
Council Bluffs Rainbow division troops sought a group call on Jim Pierce of The Homestead to discuss items from a recent special edition. Pierce dodged the request and refused to meet the soldiers, risking his stance amid disputes over loyalty and rhetoric.
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Council Bluffs
Rainbow Division
Jim Pierce
Homestead
Pierce
Illinois Leads Ratification of Woman Suffrage Amendment
Illinois was the first state to ratify the constitutional amendment granting women the right to vote, with Wisconsin and Michigan soon following.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Inconsistent Times Seen in Farm and Cattle Prices
The twenty per cent drop in cattle prices contrasts with a twenty-five per cent rise in farm land values. The text notes general financial inconsistencies across the era.
Free talk among bridge guests escapes tax in Congress
A witty item notes that despite many taxes Congress did not apply, a free discussion with one’s wife about other guests at last night’s bridge party was not taxed. The remark reflects political humor of the era.
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Chicago Daily News
Congress
Foolish Fears in a Changing World
This brief item reflects on a bygone worry about American youths growing fond of France to the point of neglecting a return home, illustrating era anxieties about cultural shifts and patriotism. The note treats fear as a social mood rather than a concrete event.
Tama high school has no graduating class here
Neighborhood notes cover a range of local items from Elks convention in Dubuque to road bond plans in Tama. The report mentions a late busier hour for Dubuque shops, a railroad promotion, Homeless children care proposal, and a series of local civic and religious events. It notes a fatal train accident near Washburn and Kingston area, plus community fundraising pledges and a long biographical sketch of a Howard County leader.
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Tama
Elks
Dubuque
B. F. van Viet
Oxford Junction
Des Moines
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
State Board of Control
Leander Clark College
Toledo
Monticello City Council Minutes June 2 1919 Proceedings
Monticello Iowa council met in regular session with all members present. Treasurer reports a balance of 17227 68 dollars. Clerk reports miscellaneous receipts incl water rents licenses rents and dirt sales. Bills approved including labor signs and utility costs. Salary for city clerk set at 35 dollars monthly from June 1. Meeting adjourned to June 9.
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Monticello
Iowa
FRY, Signs , Speagip Fadgeteau
Very Gceestones
John Bower
Ab Adame
L. Aldrich
R. Herren
L. Gordon
Hangsen
Welch
Schneider
Rockstad
Bell
Voorhees
Sinclair Refining Co
Cedar Rapids
Burleson and McAdoo Compared in Government Ownership Critique
The Chicago Post condemns Postmaster General Burleson and former Director General McAdoo for their roles in government ownership of rail and telegraph systems. It argues their actions provoked costs, political advertising, and eventual resignations, warning against reliance on government control of utilities.
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Chicago Post
Burleson
William Gibbs McAdoo
McAdoo
Burlesan and
Burleson and
Wall Street
The Picking Is Good
Washington Post notes a benighted country seeking America as a mandatory choice. It observes that America has many benighted countries to select from and questions the importance of the option.
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Washington Post
America
Monticello Board Grants Principal Raise and Honors Graduates
The Monticello board of education met in special session with six members present. They approved minutes, granted Miss Jarman a $100 yearly raise as principal, authorized various bills, and moved to present diplomas to 26 graduates from Monticello High School.
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Board of Education
Ebeh, Reed
T. M. Redmond
O. E. Brainerd
L. G. Stuhler
Lazell
Miss Jarman
Monticello, Electric Co
F. D. Slauson
W. W. Stickford
F. J. Kay
Smith's Variety Store
Cookie Iowa Telephone Co
Amd Toll
Ernest Eugene Stambaugh
Emil Stutt
Inez E. Young
R. H. Ricklefs
Sun Parlor Brightens Home And Mood
The Eclipse Corner urges readers to add a sun parlor for health and comfort, noting it boosts home value and signals welcome signs. It touts hardwood floors, concrete pits to save money, and coal buying now as prices appear favorable, urging timely remodeling and home improvements.
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F. 8. Williamson
Iowa State College
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Lh. S. Lee
C. J. Northrop
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Jake Giese
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Cross Hdw Co
Peter Dress Beaden
Ren Oases
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