Debate Over the League of Nations and Its Risks
A broad argument questions the feasibility and dangers of a world policing league. Critics warn of unequal power, coalitions of defeated nations, and the risk of international force breeding new conflicts rather than peace. Proponents seek cautious, limited policing over strict pacifism amid global turmoil.
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League of Nations
Council of the League
Italy
America
Germany
Russia
Austria
Bulgaria
League
Europe
England
China
Viscount Grey
Peking
Graf von Waldersee
Mexico
Balkans
Lenines
Trotzkys
Evangelical Free Churches
Wilson
Williams
American Committee On Foreign Relations
United States
Liquor Interests Lose Bid to Delay Prohibition
The liquor interests failed to secure referendums in Oregon and California and face likely similar defeats elsewhere. Courts dismissed mandamus appeals, signaling continued momentum toward national prohibition becoming effective next year. Public protests from New York and Chicago show opposition but do not indicate a change in sentiment. Prohibition is presented as certain and supreme.
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Sioux City
New York City
Chicago
Monticello Board Elects Teachers in Special Session
Monticello Iowa April 10 1919 school board met in special session with members Reed Lazell Brainerd Stuhler. Minutes read approved. April 25 1919 session adjourned with bills approved for printing supplies and services totaling multiple vendors including Monticello Express Metropolitan Supply Co J T Lanigan and others. Secretary authorized to issue electric service check. Alice M Haynes hired at 100 dollars per month.
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Monticello
Board of Education
E. BH. Reed
T. S. Lazell
O. 2. Brainerd
L. G. Stuhler
Eeh
Reed
O. E. Brainer
L. G Stuhler
Monticello Express
Metropolitan Supply Co
Smith’s Variety Store
A. N. Palmer Co
J. T. Lanigan
Killian Co
City Water Dept
Iowa Telephone Co
G. Stambaugh
F. D. Slauson
Electric Company
O. B H. Brainerd
Alice M. Haynes
R. H. Ricklefs
Nurse of Four Wars Teresa Richardson Dies in Bath
Teresa Eden Richardson, a nurse who served in four wars, died in Bath England. She earned the South African medal the Japanese Order of the Crown and Red Cross Merit two Greek medals and the 1914 Star for nursing at Bloemfontein Athens and Antwerp during sieges and bombardments. She fled Antwerp by coal barge with refugees and later stopped Red Cross work in London and Nice.
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Teresa Eden Richardson
Bath
England
Japan
London Times
Richardson
Bloemfontein
Red Cross Society of
Iussia
Athens
Greece
Turkey
Brierfort
Brussels
Antwerp
Hopkinton Boy Badly Hurt in Disc Harrow Accident
Raymond Hugh fourteen year old son of Peter and Mrs Hugh of Union township suffered severe injuries when a four horse team bolted while crossing a field. He was dragged by rotating discs through a fence, receiving head wounds requiring twenty two stitches, a broken arm and leg injuries. The horses, usually steady, were startled by a small stump. He remained conscious after rescue.
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Hopkinton
Raymond
Peter Hugh
Union Township
As Much As They Like Of It
A Cedar Rapids Republican argues against a sprawling league of nations fearing loss of sovereignty. The piece criticizes handling by an alien committee and cites Italy Japan and Shantung as examples of unequal self-determination. The Washington Post note questions Democratic elimination plans targeting Al Burleson.
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Cedar Rapids
League of Nations
Italy
Japan
Shantung
General With Two Stars Wins A Soldier’s Nod
A boastful major general of the A. B. E. I. who prides discipline recalls an incident in which a private failed to salute. The soldier, unaware the general was present, asks what two stars mean. The buck replies that they signify two sons in the army, easing the general’s stern image in staff circles.
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Army
How Britain Saved the Babies
National Geographic describes Britain adopting drastic measures to supply milk for infants. The policy fines adults who drink milk in public eateries and imposes penalties on proprietors. These steps cut infant death rates roughly in half versus prewar times and ensured adequate milk for all babies.
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Great Britain
J. GC. Welliver
National Geographic Magazine
Britain
Only Small Transgression
Jane defies a mom’s rule by riding a new tricycle around the block. On return she is scolded for disobedience and offers a simple, candid excuse about not thinking the parent would care if she went behind the block.
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Jane
Wrist blotter on the wrist offers instant writing aid
Texarkana inventor Harland W. Cardwell has created a curved blotter back with blotter and wrist strap. The device is worn on the right hand so the blotter is instantly available and the pen need not be laid down.
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Harland W. Cardwell
Texarkana
Tex
Spoiling the Ship of State Says Old Saying
The piece harks at the old warning not to waste the nation’s resources. It contrasts a ship of state with penny wise decisions harming national welfare. It cautions readers about policy choices that undermine long term strength.
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America
Phosphated Iron Promises Strength and Vigor
A health tonic advertisement extols stronger men through blood and nerve building with Phosphated Iron. It cites a leading doctor praising the remedy to boost energy and vitality, and warns readers to buy only capsule forms from W. W. Stickford and other prominent druggists.
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Lfe
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School Board Proceedings
Hopkinton Boy
Washington Post
al Burleson
B. A. Thomas
George Stubler’s Sons Co
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Green
W. W. Stickford
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery
Jones
Jim
Jonesy
C. W. Balliger
Farmers’ Live Stock Insurance CO
of the Friendly Tobacco
Joe
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