Iowa High Schools Under Scrutiny For Costs and Preparation
The piece argues Iowa taxpayers shoulder rising school expenses while high schools must produce better scholars. Maria M. Roberts faults elective systems and lack of student focus, warning Iowa State College may require entrance exams. The narrator reflects on faculty changes and asks if current students are better prepared than those 25 years ago.
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Iowa
Maria M. Roberts
Town State College
Iowa State College
Jones County
Wilson profile blamed for neurotic traits and faded glory
The Des Moines Register quotes a Washington critique saying President Wilson showed inferiority and self absorption. It argues his early europan visit sparked hype that faded after he abandoned several points of idealism and returned home with no fanfare.
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Des Moines Register
Wilson
Washington
Europe
Farmers urge transforming corn into hogs eggs and butter
A farmer compares low corn prices with hog prices and suggests converting corn into hogs butter and eggs to offset costs. He notes cash tenants lose due to high rents and warns against landlords pressuring tenants by threatening dispossession. calls for landlord leniency toward tenants facing steep rents.
United States proposes reduction of warships at disarmament talks
Secretary Hughes presents a direct plan to England and Japan to scrap sixty six capital ships totaling about 1.3 million tons, with thirty from each side to be removed. The reform shocks old world diplomats who favor subterfuge, yet global observers praise American honesty and steady purpose for peace.
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Hughes
England
Japan
United States
Bond market booms as prices rise on long term issues
Investors who bought prime securities in recent months are enjoying gains as prices advance. Sted bonds show about a five percent average rise since January, with liberty and government bonds also firming. Analysts expect the boom to continue though new offerings remain scarce, signaling growing market stability.
Britain Pushes League to End Balkan Fighting
In a laudable bid Britain urges the League of Nations to suppress bombing and fighting in the Balkans. The piece notes that U S involvement would give the League enforcement power and criticizes America’s reluctance to take on police duties in European turmoil.
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Great Britain
League of Nations
Balkans
League
Wilson
America
Hughes Sets Practical Naval Arms Limitation Proposals
Secretary Hughes presented definite proposals for limiting naval armament at the disarmament conference. The plan is practical and deserves cordial consideration by involved powers. No speculative rhetoric, just concrete measures that offer a positive, effective starting point.
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United States
Hughes
Democrats learn from past booze fights in Iowa
The piece argues that Democrats overreached on alcohol issues in New Jersey and should study Iowa's earlier missteps. It suggests lessons will transfer to other states as parties weigh liquor policy against broader goals.
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New Jersey
Iowa
Armistice Day Talk Delivers Masterpiece Oratory by Cousins
Former Congressman Robert G. Cousins spoke for an hour at a joint meeting of four men’s clubs in Hotel Montrose, captivating about 500 businessmen with a stirring Armistice Day address. He praised U S might and warned of internal foes, citing moral and economic weaknesses, and urged citizens to uphold duties to all, noting war facts from government sources.
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Cedar Rapids
Robert G. Cousins
Hotel Montrose
Mr. Cousins
World Service
United States
France
Cousins
The Temperature of Hell from the Argonaut
A Oakland negro citizen recounts a black boy asking about hell’s heat. The reply explains hell is so hot it would melt all wood in Maine and coal from Pennsylvania and California, then freeze a man thrown into the middle of the fire.
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Hell
Oakland
Maine
Californy
Madison farmer found guilty in federal court in Des Moines
Frank Trumbaur of Madison county was convicted for violating the prohibitory law in Des Moines federal court with Judge Wade imposing a record fine of 2516 dollars. Brother Timothy, long at the Monastery near Dubuque, died after forty seven years there. Football scores include Drake 20 Morningside 10 and Iowa 41 Indiana 0.
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Frank Trumbaur
Madison County
Des Moines
Wade
Brother Timothy
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Iowa
Drake
Morningside
Indiana
Central
Bilsworth
Ames
Kansas Aggies
Grinnell
Cornell
Coe
Knox
Luther
Upper Town
State
Penn
Simpson
Iowa Wesleyan
Trinity
Western Union
Lock Battin
Sherman
Edgewood
Independence
Cedar Rapids
F. J. Lazall
Lazell
Department of Parks
Cascade Township
Whitewater
Peru Township
Jones County road improvements urge forward progress
Anamosa Bureka argues Jones county follows national road building trends and federal aid projects. The piece defends mounting road works on the Military Highway River to River and Lincoln routes, noting deep fills and large bridges in neighboring counties as precedents. It urges continued improvement via state and federal support rather than stagnation.
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Anamosa Bureka
Jones County
Lincoln
Smithereens
Des Moines
National Republican on Cox and Marshall views on the league
The National Republican contrasts Gov. Cox calling the league of nations a noble ideal with former Vice President Marshall calling it a school boy dream that has faded. The piece suggests both share similar real views despite differing public tones, arguing Cox offers hot air while Marshall provides horse sense.
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Gov. Cox
League of Nations
Marshall
Gensé
Mr. Cox
Mr. Marshall
Estimating Paint Needs for House Exterior
To plan quantities, measure the house perimeter and multiply by average height. Divide by 2650 to estimate gallons for two coats and include cornices and trimmings. Expect coverage of 200 to 250 square feet per gallon per coat.
New District Court Term Opens at Anamosa with Judge Willson
The November term convenes next Monday in Anamosa with Judge F O Willson presiding. juries begin in the second week. Dockets include numerous civil matters such as promissory notes, garnishments, attachments, accounts, divorces, and foreclosures involving county banks, sawmills, insurers, and local businesses across Jones and surrounding counties.
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District Court
Anamosa
F. O. Willson
Red Cross Roles In Public Health And Disaster Relief
The Red Cross serves foreign relief and support for the armed forces while expanding community health work. It focuses on nurse services in homes and schools, school health inspection, eye and hearing issues, and the creation of health centers with clinics, dental care, sanitation, and vital records, aiming to improve overall welfare and education outcomes.
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The
Red Cross
Army
Navy
United States Public Health Service
United States
Foreign
Snake fire scare near Augusta Kentucky ends with escape
A six foot blacksnake hid under a stump near Augusta Kentucky prompting farmer W H Winter to smoke it out. A line of wire stretched to a twenty acre hayfield as flames spread before a rain shower saved the town. The snake escaped.
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Augusta
W. H. Winter
Death linked to Halloween mask poison in Worthington
Storm Lake reports the death of Mrs Mildred North formerly of Swallum hospital after a Halloween mask caused blood poisoning that spread quickly through her system. The death occurred within hours.
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Storm
Disappearance of Book Sparks Japanese Spy Suspicions
In Washington a club reports a missing copy of Japanese Conquest of American Opinion amid a pattern of library losses in major cities. Intelligence reports say Japanese agents approached publishers and attempted to buy rights and destroy plates as guests for the armament conference arrive. A lost child’s fur mitten is found at McNeill’s store with a reward offered.
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Washington
Montague Flower
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Seattle
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
United States
Hottga
McNeill’s
Wanted Salesman for Monticello Area Commission Contract
WANTED salesman for Monticello and vicinity on commission. Free training to sell income protection via our school of instruction to build a profitable business. Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company Acc and Health Dept Saginaw Michigan capital 1 600 000 202. Bulls for sale Chalice Hereford tuberculin tested and Poland China stock hogs cholera immune. Farm five miles east and two north of Monticello Faber homestead Cedar Valley Hereford Farm. Visitors welcome J I Weber Sons Props Route No 1 Cascade Iowa.
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Massachusetts Bonding and Insurance Company
Accident and Health Dept
Saginaw
Michigan
Capital
Monticello
Cedar Valley
J. I., Weber & Sons
Props
Cascade
Iowa
Jones County Delinquent Tax List Notice 1921
Delinquent lands and town lots in Jones County to be offered for sale December 6 1921 at the county treasurer's office Anamosa between 10 a m and 4 p m for taxes interest and costs due for 1920 and prior years sale continues daily until all parcels are sold or bids cover amounts due and advertising costs included.
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Jones County
Anamosa
Jones Gouty
Pu Itie Bula
Sac County
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