Armament talks and a new mechanical air torpedo
Washington reports a mechanically controlled flying torpedo developed by the U S army and navy air service tested over the east and New York City. It could destroy cities without attacking forces, prompting questions on coastal defenses. Also covered are orthopedic progress in Iowa children’s deformities, Lisbon school tobacco ban, Pershing’s view on armament talks, Sergeant Woodfill at Arlington, and a proposed 10 million dollar increase for prohibition enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Army
Navy Air Service
New York City
Pennsylvania Farmer Questions Labor Hours and Wives’ Struggles
A Pennsylvania farmer asks how many men refuse to work more than eight hours daily while wives at home also seek shorter hours. The remark highlights labor hour tensions and domestic burdens in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Russian Passenger Declines Wallet for Boston Transit
A Russian native tried to pay carfare on the elevated railroad with a fistful of colored paper notes. When refused a ticket in exchange, he launched a torrent of words, praising the money no more, in a scene at the Boston station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Russia
America does not fear war says ambassador in London
The article echoes Ambassador Harvey's London speech framing American aims as aiding a stricken world rather than seeking power. It notes Britain France Italy support for U S plans, Japan's cautious stance, and hopes the conference will succeed by preventing misunderstandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
America
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
Harvey
Lloyd George
Lord Curzon
Briand
United States
Paris
Europe
Quote Snippets From Newspapers On Currency And Policy
A collage of quick quotes from various papers on economic policy and public sentiment. The remarks touch elastic currency payday prices Sinn Fein foreign policy and a playful pun about pay days and Mondays. The set includes a jab at magnifying grocers prices and a note about Shaw avoiding baseball opinions.
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New York
Brooklyn Eagle
G. B. Shaw
Boston Shoe and Leather Reporter
Fine Points in English
The Epworth Herald presents a humorous exchange about Pullman berths with a Pullman agent explaining the pricing quirks of upper and lower berths. The riddle hinges on confusing height and price as the agent clarifies that higher beds can be cheaper and lower beds more expensive depending on the perceived position.
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The
Epworth Herald
Various Iowa incidents shock and surprise readers
A farmer loses a hand in a Sunday hunting accident east of Central City. A barn fire near Central City causes losses for Mr and Mrs Graft. Mt Vernon hosts a Golden Anniversary. Clinton county paves twenty miles on the Lincoln highway DeWitt to the Mississippi. Walcott lacks a church yet boasts wealth and camp fire girl led Sunday school. A Webster City twin daughter born with a notable tooth. Bank robbery attempt near Preston fails due to vault design. Paris hotel night clerk John Ryan shot by a robber in Dubuque. Morehead Caves deeded to state as a unique park purchase. Dyersville fingerprint expert Hmil Steffens stabbed but expected to recover. Iowa City couple fatally asphyxiated by gas after quarrel. Cedar Rapids Pierce Arrow limousine seized for moonshine transport. Trokas shot dead near Cedar Rapids. Hiker held for grand jury. Emmet Rogers 13, burns from gasoline draw incident. Child three shot accidentally near Oxford Junction. not seriously injured.
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Central City
George D. Camp
Mt. Vernon
Clinton County
DeWitt
Mississippi River
Walcott
Davenport
United States
Gobring
Webster City
Paris
Dubuque
Ryan
Morehead
Maquoketa
Iowa
Hmil A. Steffens
Dyersville
Hawkeye Highway
Claptrap in the Pulpit Critique of sensational preaching
Literary Digest notes sensationalists cause disruption in congregations while Bishop Thomas Nicholson of Chicago urges reform. Milwaukee Sentinel agrees with less frivolity and more spiritual depth in preaching, warning against turning church services into vaudeville or cinema.
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Literary Digest
Thomas Nicholson
Chicago
Desplaines
Milwaukee Sentinel
Moving Picture Theater
New County Dog License Law Sets Tags and Fees
Jones County adopts a dog license law effective after January 15 1922. All dogs three months and older must be licensed by January 16 each year with a $1 fee for males or spayed females and $3 for females. Delinquent owners face publication costs and a $1 delinquent fee. Wild dogs without tags may be killed by peace officers.
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Jones County
van Kirk
Board of Supervisors
Sweet Clover Boosts Yields Across Maquoketa Farmland
In Maquoketa Iowa Frank Coverdale reports soil benefits from biennial sweet clover. A field once yielding twenty bushels per acre now promises sixty five. No commercial fertilizer used, pasture and plowed under clover improved yields. Other fields show oats and clover boosting forage and crop production, with biennial clover outperforming hubam in weight and root mass.
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Maquoketa
Frank Coverdale
Iowa
Frank
Poultry House Tips From Iowa State College Experts
Iowa State College advisers urge well drained poultry housing with southern exposure for sunlight. They recommend one square foot of glass per ten square feet of floor space and 3 to 4 square feet of floor space per bird. Nests every six to eight hens, cement or straw-covered floors, and a cheap self feeder to ensure a two to four week supply.
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Iowa State College
Why the American Red Cross Still Goes On
The article argues the Red Cross must continue operations because wartime impacts persist and reconstruction requires long term effort. It explains the Charter ties the organization to serving the Army and Navy and promises details of duties to appear next week. It notes a Jones County chapter reorganization and calls for local citizen support without ulterior motives.
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American Red Cross
Congress
Red Cross
United States of America
Jones County
Iowa farmers urged to grow woodlots to meet lumber demand
Iowa State College foresters warn farmers use six to ten million dollars of lumber annually and that demand may double. They advise planting diverse fast growing softwoods on wasteland to supply serviceable timber in ten years, with creosote treatment for longevity and new woodlots managed for stable farm protection.
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Iowa
Forestry Department
Iowa State College
United States
J. T. Bode
Extension Service Forester
Bode
Jivery
Extension Service
Calves Sold for Baby Beef Club and Local News
Jas H Maple sold 20 Polled Angus calves to Kemp Brother of Marion for Linn county Baby Beef Club under farm bureau rules. Mayor Brownell and wife returned from three months in New York state. Mrs Mattie I James died at Cedar Rapids aged 55, her funeral in Wyoming. Guy P Linville nominated by President Harding as U S attorney for northern Iowa district.
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Jas. H. Maple
Kemp Broa
Marion
Linn County
Farm Bureau
Brownell
New York State
Wyoming
Mattie i. James
Rolla M. James
Cedar Rapids
James
Frank Williams
Clarice Phoebe
Harriet Irene
M. E. Church
T. A. Trimble
Kenwood Park
M. H. Church
Guy P. Linville
Harding
United States
Iowa
Senate
Waiter recalls sergeant major with tough steak choice
A Scotsman humor piece shows a waiter grilling a steak for a former sergeant major who ordered a tough cut. The chef questions the difficulty while the waiter explains the sergeant’s past order habit.
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Edinburgh
Bank Cashier Suicide at Cedar Rapids Bank
Kim Bonish organizer and cashier of Citizens Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids shot himself in his private office at 10 am Sunday. Mary Cervenka, assistant cashier, heard the shot and alerted bystanders, then Bonish fired a second shot entering his temple. An examination of books began, and Cedar Rapids Clearance House stated the bank is supported by its members to prevent runs. The bank’s capital stock was $60,000 with deposits near $500,000. Bonish, 44, had been nervous and under strain. He left a wife and two children.
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Kim Bonish
Citizens Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Bonish
Mary Cervonita
Bensh
Benish
Toledo
Iowa
Ymil Hanish
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Arthur Steindler
Children’ S Hospital
University of Towa
Steindler
Lowa State Nurses’ Association
Vienna
University Hospital
Board of Education of
Lisbon Public Schools
Lisbon
Washington, D. C
John J. Pershing
General Pershing
Sargeant York
Pershing
Sargeant Samuel Woodfill
National Cemetery
Arlington
Sargeant Woodfill
Haynes
Neighborhood News
Wulliam Price
Douglas Tourtillott
Iowa City
Tourtillott
Pierce- Arrow
M. L. Healy
Henry T. Reed
C. J. van Hecke
Moline
Ilinois
Frank Trokas
James Hiker
Trokas
Hiker
Emmet Rogers
Hartville
Standard Oil Company
Emmet
Chas. Eggers
Eldred
Oxford Junction
New York Times
National Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
St. Louis
Cordell Hull
Tennessee
House of Representatives
White House
Red Cross News
Suicidos
Drs
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Chrismann
H. TH. Carson
Hampshire
Lowsen Bros
Salw
Sycamore Street
August Schlemmer
Will M. Lubben
I. W. Suter
SALD
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Atthyntion
Laude & Co
Hopkinton
Anamosa
Burrichter
Times
McNeill Bros
Bott
R. C
Rhode Island
Schatz
Monticello
A. T. Wa
Presbyterian Church
Marie Widmer
Center Junction
Carl Seehusen
George Peter’s Pool Hall
Marcus Hayden
Goodyear
Poland
GTW
Gerdes
Lowa
John Schmidt
Thomas Shover
Alfred Ross
Monticello and Vicinity
Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Accident and Health Dept
Saginaw
Michigan
Capital
Cedar Valley
J. L. Weber & Sons
Props
Cascade
Peckrock
Monticello State Bank
Monticello, Iowa
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Biological Department of Agriculture
Harry 1
Rodman
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