Readjustment tensions slow postwar recovery and politics
The piece argues that trade and wage readjustments will be slow as labor and farmers resist living-cost reductions while unions threaten strikes. It notes high freight rates, calls for lower wages and increased tonnage, and critiques the College of Coe firing a student couple. It also covers Germany’s penalties, Bergdoll, and the temporary tariff bill passing in the Senate to aid farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergdoll
Germany
United States
Senate
New Hampshire
House
Chicago Curfew Aims to Keep Children Off Streets
City enacts curfew to keep youths indoors after hours but requires strong law enforcement to curb street robberies and hold ups. Officials argue the ordinance must be paired with effective policing to deter crime and protect residents.
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Chicago
Class Hatreds and Bryan Slogan Criticized in 1922
A Cedar Rapids Republican criticizes William Jennings Bryan’s 1922 slogan taxing the rich and leaving the poor alone as class prejudice. The piece argues taxes should be proportional to ability to pay and that government should be efficiently run. It labels Bryan’s approach as opportunistic and warns against appeals to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Morales
German gambits to divide Allies face global push for unity
The piece argues Germany and Turkey sought to delay and disrupt Allied unity through procrastination and evasion on Bulgaria Armenia and Balkan issues. It notes Washington’s clear refusal to hinder allies and stresses the Paris London accord as unbreakable, despite Berlin’s hopes for discord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Turkey
Bulgaria
Armenia
Bosnia
Montenegro
England
France
United States
Washington
Germany
London
Berlin
Paris
Supreme Council
Cyrenus Cole as potential fifth district congressman
Sioux City Journal endorses Cyrenus Cole editor of the Cedar Rapids Republican as a suitable successor if Mr Good retires. The paper cites Cole's Iowa knowledge, political experience, broad views, sound judgment, and wide connections to represent the Fifth district in congress.
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Sioux City
Cyrenus Cole
Cedar Rapids
Good
Cole
Journal
Congress
Iowa
Fifth
Trucr Star-Clipper: Reckless youth and spring dangers noted
A column laments reckless driving among youths, noting fatal auto accidents near Ottumwa and Osceola and injuries to high school students. It contrasts fashion shifts from casual spending to worn shoes and cobblers, and jokes about spring fatigue and fishing as coping remedies. It also cites opinions on jazz as evil from Dr. Morton and the Sioux City Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Turo
Osceola
Various Iowa Local News Briefs Highlight 1920s Issues
In Dubuque and surrounding towns a 79 member graduating class includes 51 girls. Five citizenship cases in Manchester district court all succeeded. Decorah post office to rise to first class July 1 handling large receipts. Edward Mason wins Delaware county spelling contest in Manchester. Mrs. Ben Martindale appointed Allamakee county sheriff. 30 applicants for the office. Maquoketa bank robbery attempt ends frightened away. Hall Manufacturing Co sues Bennie Hanson in Linn County to delay suit. Four year old Dean Squires dies in Arlington barn fire. William O Smith caught slitting mail sacks in Cedar Rapids. Hopkinton wins county declamatory contest over Manchester and others. Benton supervisor David H Stickney commits suicide near Vinton. Harry LeRoy Parker drowns near Black Springs. Manchester forms Building Company to manage real estate and housing. August Kruse shoots Miss June Smith then attempts suicide in Waterloo. Jesup church sacral vessels stolen. hosts sprinkled on floor. reconciled by church authority. Fred Darey of Manchester dies at 88, large estate, Roosevelt supporter. Daily News of Charles City receiver appointed amid $23,000 debt. Lieut H B E Du Jardin dies in Marshalltown plane crash. Des Moines photographer Guy Woods survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
Linn District Court
Hall Manufacturing Co
Bennie P. Hanson
Supreme Court
Dean Squires
Arlington
William O. Smith
C. M. & St. Paul Railway Co
Cedar Rapids
Hopkinton
Manchester
Greeley
Oneida
Colesburg
Earlville
Delhi
Huberta Livingston
David H. Stickney
Benton County
Vinton
Harry LeRoy Parker
Derby
Town
University of Iowa
Iowa
Black Springs
Building Company
August Kruse
June Smith
Kruse
Waterloo
Smith
St. Anthanasius Catholic Church
Jesup
Donahue
Independence
Keane
Dubuque
Fred Darey
Delaware County
Roosevelt
Mellon Opposes More Tax Exempt Securities in Chicago Speech
The Chicago speech criticizes further issues of tax exempt securities such as bonds tied to federal farm loans and endorses allowing net losses to be carried forward to future years. It notes Mellon’s mixed stance on reform and his limited support for the anti tax burden group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Mellon
Stop Grain Gambling Opinion Sparks Trade Reform
Sioux City Journal notes Des Moines Capital urging boards of trade to ban imaginary grain bets while allowing real grain speculation. The Capital cites Senator Capper's bill as aiming to curb gambling in grain prices. The piece contrasts with local outrage over speculative wagering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Des Moines
Boards of Trade
Board of Trade
Capper
Window display claims 49 percent drop in living costs
Marshalltown grocer Gehrke in Vidora sets up a two window display arguing lower prices by listing items from sugar to oats with a total price of 25.20 dollars matching yesterday’s cost, then claims the drop is 49 percent. The exhibit touts a counter to the living cost question with a dramatic price comparison and lists numerous grocery items and their prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times - Republican
Gehrke
Vidora
Observer
Long English novels of the era and their vast lengths
The piece notes William De Morgan's Old Man's Youth as England's longest 558 page novel this year, but compares it with 17th century romances. Le Grand Cyrus spans about 500 pages per volume across 1649 to 1653, earning 100000 crowns for the publisher. Mile. de Scudery profits, la Chal preendee and Pharamond are cited with huge lengths. Parthenissa by Roger Boyle shows slow pace with the hero and heroine still introducing themselves by page 800.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William de Morgan
England
Manchester Guardian
Mile. de Scudery
la Chalprendee
Cleopatre
Pharamond
Parthenissa
Roger Boyle
Marl
Orrery
Governor Kendall Opposes Extra Legislative Session
The report outlines Governor Kendall’s objection to an extra session to finish code revision. It notes the Iowa assembly’s unanimous vote in favor to avoid risking $100,000 already spent. lawyers claim work can be done in sixty days, while citizens fear court business delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester Press
Kendall
Farm failures rise as farmers face sudden price collapse
The article notes repeated foreclosures and bankruptcies as tenants abandon leases and costly land purchases fail. It explains farmers overreached into high priced farming with little capital and could not meet deferred payments, with conditions varying by region and period, while public mood shifts to heightened concern.
Railroads urged to test lower rates for sixty days
The Webster City Freeman Journal suggests a sixty day experiment cutting passenger and freight rates to spark business. It notes the plan is bold but unlikely, calling back to freer times before strict government regulation and union pressure dulled railroad initiative. It says rates won’t drop until wages fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Webster City Freeman-Journal
Oil Supply and World War Pressures Highlight U S Dependence
Chicago Tribune notes critical oil reliance as England fears fuel loss and Germany leverages Romanian fields. The piece states the United States produces about 75 percent of its needed oil while exporting oil and products, urging access to global fields on equal terms with rivals.
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Chicago Tribune
England
Germany
United States
Toka Falls Citizen and Ohio State Journal Opinion Lines
The Toka Falls Citizen notes unions may fade as capital combines persist, arguing labor quarrels over legal hours and higher pay miss the larger bread versus pie issue. The Ohio State Journal comments on girlhood turning to womanhood as she runs and looks funny.
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Toka Falls
Ohio State Journal
Animals On Trial for Crimes in Medieval Europe
Historical records show animals including bulls horses pigs sows and even a cock faced criminal trials. Notably a bull in 1814 and a sow in 1408 were subjected to death sentences for killing humans. Other cases include a sow and piglets in 1457 and a Laon pig in 1494.
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Onkie
London Daily Mail
France
Molly
Dijon
Meulan
Lavegny
Germany should not press US as reparations mediator
The Kansas City Star questions why Germany seeks US intervention on reparations and why Secretary Hughes keeps doors open for note writing. It argues America, as an ally, should not be Berlin’s messenger and warns of risks in acting as mediator.
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Kansas City Star
Germany
United States
Hughes
Berlin
America
Supreme Council
Washington
Methodist Episcopal Church Reports Big Gains in 1919 20
The church shows a net membership rise of 191 559 and Sunday school enrollment up 91 237. Total receipts reach 60 831 681 with pastors 21 944 221 bishops 314 080 and retired ministers 1 360 409. New buildings and improvements cost 10 655 179 debts paid 4 626 796. Centenary benevolences totaling 20 005 727 include women's societies receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Committee On Conservation and Advance
Oliver S. Baketel
New York
Justice to France in reparations talks
The New York Tribune argues France distrusts any German-linked suggestions in reparation talks. It lauds France for three years as civilization's bulwark, noting Durance and French sacrifices were celebrated yet France has not been fairly treated or supported by wartime allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
France
Durance
Mitchell Republicans Push Co op Selling by Farmers
A Mitchell Republican Congress candidate urges legalizing cooperative selling for farmers. He argues no monopoly risk if organized well and stresses forming strong farmer cooperation to rescue the industry from present dangers before high returns attract disruption to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Republican Congress
Italy backs recall of Yap date amid postwar allocation row
The York Tribune reports Italy joined Jance in urging a recall of the Yap date as Yap was allotted to Japan by error. The allocation text appears to name Japan as mandatory for overseas possessions, a move the United States did not approve. Our Paris representatives had raised a reservation on Yap during the council of four deliberations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oe York Tribune
Italy
Jance
Japan
Germany
United States
Paris
Council of Four
Japan Baseball Team to Tour United States Soon
Chicago readers note Japan's crack base ball team will soon play in the United States creating a chance to settle the Yap dispute through sport rather than force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Japan
United States
Hospital Stay Looms For Speaker Says Cincinnati Enquirer
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes a public figure urging frank speech while warning that much of the time will be spent in the hospital. The remark highlights health constraints impacting public discourse and duties.
Shont Horn Bulls and Cadillac Bargains
Shont Horn bulls from Scotch breeding offered for sale with guaranteed breeders and retest option. herd bull Village Chief in service. Also two used Cadillac bargains from Cadillac Sales Company Cedar Rapids Iowa. Type 57 7 passenger touring car $2,600 and Type 55 roadster $2,000. cars overhauled with extras.
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Silver Sultan
Tve Cumberland
Imp Villager
J. Iben
Prairieburg
Boyce
Cadillac Sales Company
Celdar Rapids
Iowa
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Coe College
Jermey Taylor
Jermey
Coe
Trucr Star-Clipper
The
Sioux City Journal Qi
Frank BH. Morton
Neighborhood News
Edward Mason
Ben Martindale
Waukon
Allamakee County
Daily News
Farmers’ Publishing Company
Charles City
H. BE. du Jardin
Marshalltown
Guy Woods
du Jardin
Woods
Quincy
Whig-Journal
O. F
Imine
Wy Owl
Yonder Heights
Joln Burroughs
Methodist Church
Justice
U.S
Cincinnati Enquirer
L. G. Stubler
Monticello Motor Company
TR. Studer
Coniition, Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Bonington Typewriter
Amanda l Hosford
M. L. Coyle
Harry Salyia
N. Parrot
Phone Black
Salh
Mra
Wainnlo
Crim
Joseph Dohner
Fred Maruge
Monticello Pradues Co. 20, Srl
S. C
Rod Shover
Natching
Thompson
J. W. Callahan
Scotch Grove
Sali
North
Cedar Street
F. A. Matthiessen
Clark Height
Inge
Lauran Beeler
Papes
T. W. Sheridan
Cascade
Burns Lodge A. J
A.M
Notici
Monticello
G. W. Wilton
G. M. Brainard
Anamosa
Cass Center Church
W. R. Leibale
Goodyear
Matthiessen Auto & Supply, Co Co
Maple Hill Farm
Frank J. Lawrence
Edward Schrader
Hdward Schrader
D. Schrader
J. Leonard
Civil Service Examiner
Equitable
Washington, D. C
Cedar Valley
J. L. Weber
Batt
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Oxy Acetylene
Central Lumber Coal Co
W. E. Corbin
Eclipse
Harry 1
Rodman
Mgr
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