Weather and world affairs mix in cautious editorials
The piece contrasts local rain woes with far reaching flood damage in Iowa and Nebraska, notes milder fall pasture benefits, and condemns persistent weather complaints. It cites militia deployments after cloudbursts, urges faith over lament, and weighs immigration and European politics through a Chicago Tribune lens, citing U S senators Robins on McKellar Swanson and McKinley.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Job
Bryan Reconsiders League of Nations Stand
In a Los Angeles Democratic club speech William Jennings Bryan says he now opposes the League of Nations and supports only movements against war. He maintains President Wilson won t abandon his stance though the idea is discredited. Bryan rejects any authorization of using U S forces to assist Italy or France in overseas conflicts.
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Bryan
Mr. Wilson
League of Nations
League
Los Angeles
Signor Mussolini
Italy
Monsieur Poinc
France
Ruhr
Cedar Rapids Republican Adopts Metro Daily Features
On its first anniversary under new management the Cedar Rapids Republican adopts metropolitan daily style with new features. The paper explains the changes are gradual, aimed at boosting strength and popularity, though costly to implement.
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Cedar Rapids
Sloan's European Tour Highlights by Former Resident Sloan
Former Nebraska resident Hon. Charles H. Sloan returns from Europe with notes on crop prospects in France and Belgium, urban factory stagnation in Germany, joblessness in Vienna, and economic stability in Czecho-Slovakia. He reports on Britain unemployment, emigration trends, and Ireland moving toward peace under the current government.
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Sloan
Europe
Charles H. Sloan
Nebraska
Omaha Bee
France
Belgium
Germany
the Bee
Vienna
Czecho-Slovakia
Tts
Bohemia
British Isles
Glasgow
Belfast
United States
Canada
Ireland
America
Farmers urged to use standard cornbelt ration for steers
Town farmers planning to feed a carload of steers this winter are advised to follow the standard cornbelt ration of shelled corn silage and alfalfa or clover hay. Iowa State College expert Howard says the ration outperforms commercial mixes, with margins per steer ranging from a loss of 7.31 to a gain of 20.39 in trials, and warns against buying corn substitutes when cheap corn is available.
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Ak Mp Bywardy
Animalcy Department
Iowa State College
Howard
Bovard
Eyvard
Brookhart farm price claim critiqued by Pontiac editor
The Pontiac Press ridicules Senator Brookhart for claiming farm price losses of 32 billion dollars, noting the figure surpasses wartime costs and represents a large portion of 1920 farm property. The piece denounces Brookhart as misinformed and self important, urging voters to view him skeptically.
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Pontiac
Mich
Senator Brookhart
Brookhart
Meredith
Baltimore Art Study Finds Blondes Best for Legs in Models
A Baltimore dispatch reports the Charcoal club studied lower extremities of hundreds of girls auditioning as models for the men's evening life class opening October 1. The committee found one girl with ideal limb metrics, a blonde nicknamed the budding Venus.
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Baltimore Dispatch
Charcoal Club
Baltimore
Charcoill Club
Venus
Elevator Under Way to Replace Damaged Lumber Plant
The A W Savage Lumber company advances a new elevator to replace the fire-destroyed unit at Ryan. In Tipton John R Smith the city street commissioner died from sewer gas exposure while opening a manhole. Two rescuers were overcome but recovered. Other items include deaths of Andy Gilchrist and Marcus Barr, a court bootleg ruling, and local incidents across Iowa.
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A. W. Savage Lumber Company
Ryan
John R. Smith
Tipton
Andy Gilchrist
Tracy
Minnesota
Arch Gilchrist
Central City
Marion
Fort Madison
Marcus Barr
Angmosa
Oskaloosa
Barr
Jones County
President Coolidge praises the Constitution as guiding liberty
The Fort Dodge Messenger recounts President Coolidge framing the Constitution as the final refuge of rights. It urges Americans to uphold the Constitution as the only true authority and to ensure public support to keep the government of law secure.
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Fort Dodge Messenger
United States
Coolidge
Public endorsement matters for Coolidge's candidacy
The piece argues that Calvin Coolidge, as president, is a candidate by virtue of the office. He seeks party nomination and national election to solidify his record and secure indorsement. A party denial would embarrass the party by rejecting its chosen successor to Harding.
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Portland
Harding
Our Snake Doctors and US Policy Passages
Brook Hart of Iowa again criticizes Secretary Hughes and Russia while Senator LaFollette in Petrograd is expected to back the Iowan. Senator Magnus Johnson backs recognition. Dr Shipstead from Minnesota remains silent but likely agrees. Senator Borah’s position is clear. A Humboldt farmer recalls profiting from the boom by not investing and now plans to stay comfortable.
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Philadelphia Public Ledger
Brookhart
Iowa
Russia
Hughes
LaFollette
Petrograd
Magnus Johnson
Shipstead
Minnesota
Borah
Court reports mixed term with several pleas and fines
The September term shows few jury trials with most cases settled or continued. Several criminals pleaded guilty and were sentenced including bootlegging cases. fine-heavy penalties followed, some suspended on good behavior. A habitual drunkard was sentenced to at least one year in a state dypsomaniac hospital.
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State Department of Markets
Wisconsin
Department of Markets
Chicago
Federal Trade Commission
Fond du Lac
Madison
Racine
Milwaukee
Janesville
Midwest Motor Corporation
Sherman
State of Iowa
Sam Marmis
George Newman
Ike Helphand
State of Town
Henry Landmann
George H. Paul
Charles Schneider
Leon Carpenter
Ray Hogan
Charles Connelly
William Flaherty
James Conway, Jr
Pat Landman
Monticello
Independence
Landman
Court docket entries list numerous civil actions and dispositions
The record shows multiple cases dismissed at costs, settlements, or default with judgments against defendants. Trials were commenced or continued, and several equity matters, divorces, partitions, and foreclosures were resolved or set for decree. Notable items include judgments in Barnes, Hogan, Wilker, and Belknap cases and several dismissals in Wright, Marvin, and Fenton matters.
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Central Lumber & Coal Co
Frank Wright
Midwest Motor Corporation
John Sherman
Sylvester Miller
Walter Graf
F. W. Lembaugh
Joe Davis
J. A. Warren
Ira L. Davis
D. J. Dirks
Jones County
W. H. Wood
Will J. Sealls
W. E. Marvin
J. C. Fenton
W. C. Wood
W. EB. Marvin
Justin Hayes
Vernon Slauson
Jess Burns
Franks & Son
S. W. Ireland
Plantiff
Charles Southwick
Arthur Southwick
Ignace Homolka
KH. P
Matilda Bracha
Gottlieb Bracha
Jason Main
Francis Lamb
Stewart Main
Supleen Sampha
Diana Samphca
Hugh L. James
Ioah James
Sarah Graham
Albert Graham
Owls, Early Birds and a Carthage Opinion
The Carthage Missouri Press mocks the wisdom of owls while noting that humans may prefer the owl’s night watch. The piece contrasts nocturnal birds with daytime fowl and suggests a lesson about schedules and daylight. The tone questions which path yields more value in life.
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Carthage
To He Desired National Republican Pray for Youth
A brief plea echoes a civic exhortation urging virtue across ages including humility in youth and patience in middle age. The line champions balanced conduct and warns against cockiness or crankiness as a path to national harmony.
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National Republican
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