Land values rise as prices double in four years
The article argues farm land values have increased to roughly double four years earlier, due to war time price persistence and higher commodity costs. It notes land prices will stay strong while farm products remain high and suggests further alignment with broader price increases. It also honors aviators Alcock and Brown for the transatlantic flight and critiques the need for expert explanations on the league of nations while urging clearer public understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alcock
Arthur Whitten Brown
Atlantic Ocean
St. Johns
N. F
Clifden
Ireland
Harry Hawker
Read
Azores
Canada
Portugal
Clarke to challenge Cummins in Senate race over League
Ex Governor George W. Clarke plans to contend with Senator Cummins for the Senate seat arguing for the League of Nations. The Express notes it does not favor Cummins and predicts Clarke advocating Wilson's League proposal would limit his appeal within his party.
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George W. Clarke
Senator Cummins
League of Nations
the Express
Cummins
Clarke
Mr. Wilson
League
Immigration fears and political boasts mix in Iowa talk
The letter argues New York hosts 300000 anarchists of whom most are foreign born crack pots and urges deportation of undesirables. It calls for denying naturalization via fraud and notes J F Deems of Burlington predicting a run for Iowa governor while highlighting his food administration proclamations.
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New York
J. F. Deems
Burlington
Rotarians
Iowa
Food Administration
Washington Capitol Protest Sparks Prohibition Debate
At an anti prohibition demonstration on Capitol grounds a San Francisco woman Mrs B Rooney jumped on a table and shouted that women would put personal liberty across. The State Federation of Women's clubs just held a meeting entering politics and sociology and all resolutions were kept in play.
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Capitol Grounds
Washington
B. Rooney
San Francisco
State Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lager beer delegates miss Paris mission in Washington miscue
The lager beer delegates who demonstrated in Washington last week sent their petition to the wrong city. They should have delivered it in boots to the city of Paris where U S business is now transacted.
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Paris
Washington
League of Nations
U. S. Senate
Herron
Creel
League
Gay Paree
United States
Estray
Arnold Bader
Speculators Resume Play After New York Loan Rate Rise
When call loans stand at 12 percent as in New York last Friday, speculation resumes with traders betting on further moves and financial players testing each other in the market.
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New York
Rainbow Boys Meet Camp Soldier Fearful Homestead Man
The Rainbow boys of Council Bluffs say that Jim Pierce of the Homestead is not the first man they have met who was afraid of a soldier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rainbow Boys
Council Bluffs
Jim Pierce
Homestead
Peace Treaty Price Sparks German Grievance
In Detroit a remark notes that German residents paying ten cents for copies of the peace treaty may feel cheated, reflecting cost and perception issues tied to the document.
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Detroit
Germany
Neighborhood News Highlights From Story County and Davenport
Story county votes to stay in mud roads class by a large margin. Dubuque boy Frank Clemens drowns at 12. Davenport amateur boxing attraction at Cascade Fourth of July. Iowa and Illinois leaders address bar association and shorter business hours take hold in Dubuque.
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Story County
Cornell College
Frank Clemens
Dubuque
Johnny Myers
Heine Engel
Mason City
Des Moines
Baldwin
Frank Q. Lowden
Illinois
State Bar Association
Davenport
Linn County
Boulder Township
Central City
Marion Township
The
State University
Philip G. Clapp
Dartmouth
B. L. Ulman
University of Pittsburgh
Robert Rhylie
William Brown
Tracr
Lincoln
Alex Mutch
Dinsdale
Brown
Tama County
Blackhawk County
Iowa
Olin
Recorder
Vivian Lee
Dan Haas, Jr
Scott County
Blackhawk
Sioux
Palo Alto
London
A. Frund
H. W. Albers
Frund
Albers
Grand Jury
Soldier son in France praised by YMCA secretary
Mr and Mrs Henry Knake of Monticello receive a letter from YMCA secretary William C Leveke stationed in France praising their son Henry F Knake who left Iowa for Camp Gordon last July and serves in the 7th Infantry. Leveke recounts Andernach on the Rhine and pledges the soldier’s patriotic commitment.
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Henry Behrends
Germany
Henry T. Behrends
Rhine
Camp Doddge
Jones County
Camp Gordon
England
France
Luxemburg
Gravemacker
Meisel
Coblenz
United States
Mme
August Schlimmer
Bennie Behrends
Monticello
Ben
Co BE
18Th Inf
Henry Knake
William C. Leveke
Henry F. Knake
Henry
Iowa
7Th. Infantry
Andernach
Drusus
Land Speculation Boom Shakes Rock Rapids Area
In Lyon County buyers and sellers ride a land wave as values jump nightly from 300 to 400 dollars per acre. Deals switch hands rapidly with 25 to 50 dollar leaps, profits of several hundred dollars appear in days, and investors chase the next uptick amid feverish speculation. Philadelphia Public Ledger notes wine and beer rhetoric in a presidential message.
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Rock Rapids
Lyon
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wyoming Boys Drowned in Wapsie River Tragedy
Two Wyoming youths John Hansen aged 17 and Otto Lazare aged 20 drowned in the Wapsie near Oxford Junction while swimming after a picnic. Melvin Ingwersen and a companion tried to save them. Ingwersen was pulled under twice before escaping. Bodies recovered about thirty hours later, mangled by the dam raceway.
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Merle Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
William Kings
Ellis Park
Young Anderson
Anamosa
Herbert Anderson
William Rundell
B Avenue
Quaker Oats
Anderson
Lloyd Henderson
Donald Monroe
Wyoming
Wapsie
John Hansen
Otto Lazare
Oxford Junction
Melvin Ingwersen
Vonsprecken
Ingwersen
Morrison
Jake Mann
Mongay
Monticello Country Club Opens New Golf Tournament
The Monticello Country Club inaugurated a new golf tournament under USGA rules with four loving cup prizes. Contenders’ averages are set by the committee, and those absent must play three games for an average. Iverson wins the recent final with 64 handicap aided score, Laude and Locher place.
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Monticello Country Club
United States Golf Association
G. L. Lovell
A. J. Ricklete
R. U. Ricklets
Paul Matthiessen
H. S. Lee
T. F. Denkhoff
Lazell
A. H. Koop
G. R. Stuhler
W. A. Tseery
George Wilson
T. M. Redmond
A. O. Peterson
Mark Hogan
Rex Ricklets
C. G. Thomas
J. J. Hayes
William Laude
Richardson
P. W. Guilford
J. A. Liddy
George Guyan
M. E. Thoeni
W. W. Stickford
BE. G. Hicks
J. P. Wilkens
A. J. Stuhler
R. B. Ewing
General Wood Praised as Favorite of Republican Masses
The Carroll Herald defends General Wood against claims he is unfit for the presidency. It argues the assertion originates from opponents of Woodrow Wilson and asserts Wood is an able man loved by Republican masses nationwide.
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Carroll Herald
Wood
Woodrow Wilson
Leaders urged to push peace talks with Central Powers
In an editorial stance from the Kansas City Star, the piece argues for bold leadership at the peace conference, suggesting even Hungarians and Czechs or Romanians and Hungarians, Poles and Ukrainians should initiates talks to forge an early settlement.
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Kansas City Star
Castle Grove Threshing Outfits Expand Amid Farm Activity
Threshing outfits multiply in Castle Grove as W F Hiben buys a separator to be run by Geo Muller's tractor. J F Delay and Sons and Steve Petersen purchase equipment, forming a northwest township outfit. P J Kehoe sold a farm to Richardson and Cartano who then sold to I B Hoag. Henry Caspers and Earl Leonard returned from Camp Dodge after serving with the 88th division. Nellie Morey, Henry Morey, and Roy Morey visited. S M Hosford attended the county superintendent convention in Anamosa. cattle losses from lightning reported by John Mettler and M J Cass. Dr A McLaughlin transported fat cattle to Chicago.
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Castle Grove
W. F. Hiben
Geo. Muller
J. F. Delay
Cartano
Monticello
Hoag
Henry Caspers
Earl Leonard
Camp Dodge
Nellie Morey
Henry Morey
Anamosa
Roy
Is James M. Pierce Asleep
Des Moines Capital reports late dispatches from Lowdon Iowa where the mayor was knocked down by a young returned soldier over conduct toward soldiers. In Minnesota a pro German critic was knocked down with a cane by an American soldier. No arrests yet. Also note the Dubuque Boat and Boiler Works shut after a strike by iron workers seeking a 10 percent raise affecting about two hundred men.
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Des Moines
Lowdon
Iowa
Minnesota
James M. Pierce
Mr. Pierce
Dubuque
Middle West
Great Lakes
The Eclipse Corner: Invest in Home Building Postwar
A 1919 opinion column urges readers to buy homes now to restore prices and support postwar recovery. It contrasts prewar costs with the readjustment period, stresses duty to family and community, and promotes country living over rentals. It cites coal trends and praises the benefits of a sturdy home for children and society.
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Martha R. Bechtel
W. J. Bryson
Macon, Sr
Smith-Reimers Company
First National Bank
Reimers
Independent Baking Company
L. G. Stuhler
Dr. Redmond
Verdon Welch
Chas. Huene
J. G. Krause
Center Junction
N. G. W. Winner
L. van Meter
Henry H. Schoon
John Ricklels
Invoice
W. H. Shelley
Franklin Barn Equipment Co
Tih-Makdrs
Mrs. Laude
Davidson
L. T. Arduser
South 6Th St
Minneapolis
John Fluckiger
P. D. Bell Vor
Lightfoot
Grace Poldhaski
Sali
Casper Kehrll
Monticello State Bank
Salw
First
Gill Streets
M. W. Herrick
M. G. Alsever
Noticih
John Deggers
Clark & Staley
S. GC
Is James M. Pierce
United States Bonds
United States War Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Victory Loan
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Si Smart
Korkscrew
Rere Lord
Harry S. Rodman
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