Castle Grove Election Returns And Local Happenings
In Castle Grove and Jones county, election results show Kendall winning the township by 8 votes and Sheriff candidate Hogan with a 71 vote margin. S. M. Hosford retained township trustee, Joseph J. Delay elected trustee, Fred Heiken chosen assessor, and George Specht reelected clerk with a 91 vote lead.
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Castle Grove
C. A. McLaughlin
G. J. van Buren
Jones County Farm Bureau
Anamosa
Welch
E H. Kohl
Delhi
Frank Miller
Dennis Delay
M. J. Hogan
Mike Haley
Henry Che
John Hasler
Sand Spring
S. B. King
Steve Petersen
Coggon
Charles H. Hogan
Cedar Rapids
L. Ortgies
Kendall
Hogan
S. M. Hosford
Joseph J. Delay
Fred Heiken
George Specht
Harding Debt Policy Emphasizes Negotiation Over Force
The White House notes critics of allied war debt collection favor negotiation and adjustment rather than bayonet pressure. The administration rejects force and forms a debt refunding commission of able Americans to study and pursue a peaceful solution to the world’s largest money problem.
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Sioux City Journal
Harding
America
Warren G. Harding
Supper takes the lead as child mishears a verse
A Sunday school tale recalls a bright youngster who, amid a lesson on Suffer little children to come unto me, cues the superintendent with the feeding cue Supper come to me. The misunderstanding amuses the class and the Times reports the anecdote.
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Los Angeles Times
Short skirts and age in public view
A Los Angeles Times piece argues that skirt length alters perceived age, noting twelve inch skirts appear older by two years per inch and asserting long skirts should be for under 16s while grandmothers cling to tradition. It quips on neck and leg age double standards with provocative humor.
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Los Angeles Times
Steering knuckle blamed for most car wrecks
A Sioux City Journal reflection blames the steering knuckle as the unfounded cause of nine tenths of auto wrecks while noting reckless driving whisky and poor control also share blame as cars are pulled back onto the road.
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Sioux City Journal
Texas Senator Bailey Denounces Democratic Party
Sioux City Journal reports Joseph W Bailey a former U S senator from Texas says politics no longer interests him and will not until the democratic party returns to sanity. He calls the party an organized appetite for office and blames the Ku Klux Klan for the current mess making a return to power hazardous.
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Sioux City
Hitchcock Pledges No Change to Volstead Provisions
Sioux City Journal reports Senator Hitchcock pledges not to vote for amendments to the Volstead act that would weaken it, including any allowing wine or beer sales. The pledge is described as stronger than expected and the senator’s word is deemed reliable.
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Sioux City
The Outdoor Spirit In Open Fields and Woods
A collection of verse celebrates toil and success in The Usual Way and the lure of the outdoors. Verses describe relentless study and effort leading to recognition, and revel in hunting, camping, and wilderness scenery echoing a hunter’s, farmer’s, and naturalist’s affection for open country and solitude.
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Bob White
The Artist and Edith Vincent in a Church Vision
Thomas Everleigh an eastern city artist arrives in a small town and falls for Edith Vincent the rector's granddaughter. A hospital rescue of Edith follows a life threatening blow and Everleigh urges her to live with a commanding, urgent plea and a whispered vow.
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Thomas Everleigh
Tom Averleigh
Everleigh
Tom Everleigh
Edith Vincent
St Paul
St. Paul
B Everleigh
Mr. Vincent
Miss Vincent
Arthur Stanton
Edith
New Use for Scotch Lakes in Grampian Bill
The Grampian Electricity bill gains a second reading in Parliament authorizing use of waters from 15 lochs and 90 lakes plus rivers to generate about 66 000 horsepower across Perth Kinross and Moray counties and four others with a £4 500 000 capital. Proponents say natural beauty remains protected while electricity spreads to districts. Critics warn against possible desecration of Scotland's scenery.
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Scotland
Grampian Electricity
House of Commons
Perth
Kinross
Worfar
Caledonia
New York Post
Danger in steel horseshoes sparks forest fires
Copper horseshoes are being tested in several national forests to reduce fire risk. Angeles National Forest officials suspect steel shoes may spark fires in rocky mountain areas, as copper replacements are piloted in Calaveras County.
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West
Calaveras County
California
New German Balini Handles Wool Without Fading
A moth repellant named Balini is launched in Germany claiming moth protection for wool fabrics without discoloring dyes. The white powder resists water unless acid is added, suitable for factory use, while a household form dissolves easily in water for soaking and drying. Eulan F is also on the German market.
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Germany
Northcliffe superstitions and a statue misread by officials
A column excerpt recalls Lord Northcliffe fearing misfortune from 18 at a table and recounts a city official mistaking Nathan Hale for Howdin at a statue. The anecdotes illustrate superstition and humorous misperception in public life.
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New York City
City Hall Park
Nathan Hale
Hale
Howdin
Argus
Paradox and Matherson Rush Home Before Curfew
Paradox and Matherson surprised friends at the club by leaving early to keep a promise. Matherson explains he must be home by ten thirty to catch the last train, fearing missing it if he stays out longer.
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Matherson
Armistice Day Roll Call Adapts Red Cross to Veterans Care
On Armistice Day the American Red Cross launches its Roll Call to enroll 2,679 chapters nationwide supporting ex-service men. The campaign highlights extensive hospital support, disability aid, claims processing, and family assistance funded by government and chapter efforts, aiming to reach the $10,000,000 annual target. The program emphasizes personalized veteran care, reintegration, and continued relief through partnerships with the Veterans Bureau and local chapters.
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American Red Cross
United States
Ted Cross
Ate Ing Chongh
Armis
Red Cross
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
National Headquarters
Rea Gross Organization
Christmas Joy Abroad Expands With More Help For Europe
The Junior Red Cross packed over 100000 Christmas boxes for Central European children last year. Plans already underway aim to greatly increase the spread of Christmas joy this season.
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Central
Europe
Red Cross
Strength in Numbers Drives Red Cross Peace Time Service
A call urges joining the American Red Cross to boost peace time relief work. The message emphasizes small contributions collectively increasing aid capacity and the value of ordinary civic participation.
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Americain Red Cross
Early Adoption of Harvesting by Machinery
The text notes that practical methods for harvesting by machinery did not begin until 1881 marking an early stage in mechanized farming.
Red Cross Gains Strength in All Foreign Fields
The American Red Cross reports a record year with total membership rising to 153,408, surpassing 1918 by 4,201. The Philippines leads with 115,917 members, Europe adds 11,125, and other regions including China, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Mexico show sizable gains. junior members abroad approach 700,000 across about 70 foreign lands.
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Insular
United States
American Red Cross
Philippines
Europe
Constantinople
China
Mttle
Virgin Islands
Dominican Republic
Haalti
Mexico
For Sale Poultry Cockerels and Hogs Also Farm Offered
Several classified notices list for sale various items: eight shorthorn white Leghorn cockerels from Thomas Shover, Rhode Island Red cockerels from H Schatz, winter apples from Delano Sanford, furniture and a sewing machine, Chester White stock hogs from McNeill Bros, and an 85 acre farm for sale or rent owned by Mrs Lucetta Alberry. Multiple Iowa locations noted Hopkinton Monticello Scotch Grove.
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Thomas Shover
Rhode Island
H. Schatz
Delano Sanford
Scotch Grove
Iowa
Chester White
McNeill Bros
Hopkinton
Lucetta Alberry
Monticello
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White House
Texas
Hitchcock
Datrolt Free Press
Cecil D. Basham
Antoinette de Conesey Patterson
New York
Goodby
Yudith Vincent
Heith
Long
Gopper
Northcliffe
Lord Northcliffe
London
Tian
Red Gross
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Gildner Bros
Monticello, Iowa
Pelton
Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes
Davenport
Bertha Kaufman
Atthiessen Auto & Supply Co
C. L. Jacobs
Lowell State Bank
Levsen Bros
Anc Cess
John Behrends
Shover
Nagel
Garland Kitchen
Nina Hall
H. Hill
G. Hutton
Cedar and
Third Streets
Monticello State Bank
W. J Cochrane
Henry Buscher
Rosecomb
Herman Harmsg
S.C
Bray's
Town
Route 1
Cass Two
Grand Street
Library
Martha Williamson
Wilcox & Sons
Poland
Farrow
Helgens Bros
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
Chester
Mike Breen
Phone
J. L. Weber & Son
Herman Cordes
C. Husman
G. H. Gerdes
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