Labor strain and political clash loom over cities and states
A Philadelphia Public Ledger note cites soaring building wages and bid battles as contracts cancel in New York and Chicago. It argues for steadier labor costs and fewer fluctuations while urging Governor Smith to choose a policy aligning with constitutional enforcement. It also notes Memorial Day, steamship and tourism price issues, and Bryan's defeat in Presbyterian debates without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Public ‘Ledger
New York
Chicago
Steaily Amas
Smith
Instanee
New York Democrats
Mississippi River
Iowa
Northern and Southern race labor and wives rights debate
The piece argues that Southern dependence on Black labor persists despite abuse and migration northward. It cites Chicago population growth and labor needs, linking changes to World War II era shifts. It notes a Rome conference proposing wife support and a share of wages, contrasting English and Scandinavian views on conjugal partnership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Far North
England
Farm labor survey finds nationwide wage gap and shift to cities
Missouri farm bureau reports farmers cannot compete with industry wages and most counties show labor shortages with one surplus. Farms plan to cut grain acreage 10 to 30 percent and move workers to cities, seen as hopeful for higher city demand and prices. Sioux Falls jury system voices demand for greater court cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Missouri Farm Bureau
Bonar Law illness tied to brief wartime premiership
The Sioux City Journal assesses Bonar Law’s brief prime ministership noting his illness likely spared him political disaster. It contrasts his fragile regime with Lloyd George and Austen Chamberlain, arguing health limited his ability to lead and that the Lloyd George government had faced greater tests in peace than war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Bonar Law
David Lloyd George
King George
Austen Chamberlain
Mr. Law
Mr. Chamberlain
Lloyd George
Empire
Law
Bonny Law
Wall Street Fears Cooperative Farm Marketing Gamble
A Topeka Capital note reports Wall Street Journal opposition to cooperative marketing for farmers calling it speculative and a pure gamble. The piece suggests farmers could lose control of marketing if such cooperatives are controlled by financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Capital
Wall Street, Journal
Wall Street
Politician Henry Ford Avoids Direct President Nomination Answer
Springfield Mass Republican Henry Ford dodges a direct reply when asked about a presidential nomination saying he would not go any further than his current position to become king of England. The remark frames him as evasive on the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Presbyterian Assembly
Springfield
Mass
Henry Ford
England
Lawsuits Totaling $9000 Filed Over Maquoketa Road Crash
Three plaintiffs including F C Sears and his wife Ann Eliza Sears sue J R Stevens Co Jones County and Southern Surety Co in Jones County District Court over a Wyoming Road incident near the Frank Porter place. They allege absence of barriers and danger signals caused auto damage and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Anamosa Eureka
J. R. Stevens Co
Southern Surety Co
Maquoketa
Wyoming Road
F. C. Sears
Myquoketa
Bessie’ Wendall
Frank Porter Place
Ann Eliza Sears
Constitutional limits and state action on enforcement
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes that federal and constitutional power cross state lines, while Pennsylvania lawmakers face funding gaps for enforcement. The Harrisburg Patriot adds a separate item about efforts in South Africa to counter cannibalism and the idea of sending missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Congress
Gov. Smith
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
South Africa
Commencement Day Activities Highlight 1923 Class
The Monticello area observes baccalaureate and class day events as the Class of 1923 prepares for graduation. Rev. T. M. Nielsen delivers the sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church, with music and readings punctuating a full evening program. Class day proceedings include history, will, prophecy, and cap and gown presentations, followed by the graduations at the opera house this evening. Alumni banquet and dance at the Methodist church, with readings by Miss Whitsall of Coe College, precede the post banquet activities and a class song. Center Junction creamery reports gains from a butter quality contest, listing high scorers and noting potential economic benefits for local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodiat Episcopal Church
T. M. Nielsen
Baumgardner
Leonard Duckett
George McNary
Theodosia Doolittle
ACM Ty Works
M. Nielsen
G. W. McNary
Leyland Shelley
Royal Corbett
Donald Denichoff
Son
di Capua High School
Monticello High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Whitsall
Coe College
Stickford’s
Kay’s
Center Junction
Jones County
H. H. Seehagen
John Seehuseen
John Hedrichs
McDonald W. Serbousel
Henry Badberg
Gerd Bunting
Gus Dreibelbis
Henry Bramer
L. Buchholtz
John, Schrader
George Read
C. C. Livingstone
Monticello High School Graduation List Honors 1923
Special Monticello board meeting grants graduation certificates to a long list of Monticello High School seniors including Helen Schneider Marie Widmer Mabel Lambert Grace Siemers Gladys Alcorn Ethelwyn Wilcox Anne Hauss Royal Corbett Blanche McLaughlin Hans Aebi Monica Ardager Donald Denkhoff Janet Young Agnes Mairo Leyland Shelley Thelma Ruof Ted Hanewalt Pauline Newton Ted Hamilton James Nielsen Alfreda Read Ben Harms Kathryn Orcutt John Hoult Carmene Bancroft Alma Morse Clara Schoon Hanna Willis. Board adjourned after action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello
Iowa
Board of Education
Lovell
Lazell
Stimson
Monticello High School
Helen Schneider
Marie Widmer
Mabel Lambert
Grace Siemers
Gladys Alcorn
Ethelwyn Wilcox
Anne Hauss
Royal Corbett
Blanche McLaughlin
Hans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Germany
Alma Marie
Clara Schoon
Agnes Marie
Hanna Willis
James Niesen
Alfreda Reed Ren Harris
Kathryn Orcutt
John Hoult
Carmone Bancroft
Aung Hass
Hans Aoril Monien Arduaor
Donald Denthot
Janet Young
Leyland Shelley Thelma Root Theodore Hanawalt
Pauline Newton , Ted Hamilton
Marie Widmer Oy
Mabel Lambert , Grace Siemers
Mason and Dixon Line
Sioux Falls
Kansas
Fred Lazell
Cedar Rapids
la Follette
House of Cards
Gov
al Smith
WIE
Baccalaureate
Girls' Glee Club
Alma Morse
Thelma Ruof
Alfreda Reed
Gingrich
Carl Sehneider
Opera House
Frank Court
Davenport
Agapobboo
Fred’ L. Mahannah
L. BE. Hoag
School Board Proceedings
Portland Oregonian
eVerte
The
Federal Reserve
Paal
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Jones County Trustee Savings Bank
Towa
Paris
Bardo
Hofstra
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company Store
Eclipse
Splinthre
Bellapse
John D. Rockefeller
Harry J. Rodman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!