Readjustments Press Wage Deflation Across Farm and City
George H. Roberts argues that price declines in food and goods must be matched by wage reductions, while workers resist cuts. he warns deflation could worsen the economy if wages drop faster than prices. The piece also critiques Cox Roosevelt campaign dynamics and notes Democratic doubts in Jones County amid fundraising and loyalty concerns.
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George H. Roberts
Mint
City National Bank of
New York City
Mr. Roberts
Kansas City
Chicago
Great American Desert wheat output noted in Sioux City
The Sioux City Journal reports that the middle west region marked by Gen. Pike as The Great American Desert produced one hundred million bushels of wheat this year.
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Great American Desert
Sioux City
Middle West
Gen. Pike
Maine Referendum Shown In Silent Administration Hush
The article notes a solemn Maine referendum echoing through administration circles and serves as a reminder of the gravity of the vote.
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Kansas City
Confession of Cicotte Taints World Series Scandal Comeback
The New York Herald reports Cicotte’s confession confirms a $100000 bribery scheme by eight White Sox players and gamblers that tainted the world series. It notes the betrayal of teammates and owners, the public anger, and calls for punishment of the gamblers who funded the scheme.
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New York Herald
Cicotte
Pabulum
White Sox
Cincinnati
Arm of
Justice
Iowa Should Maintain Strong Republican Party
Des Moines Capital argues for a two party system in Iowa and urges strengthening the Republican Party to guard against socialism, communism, and reform movements. It warns that splitting party lines could lead to disruptive factions and cites Townley’s influence in neighboring states as a cautionary parallel.
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Des Moines
Iowa
North Dakota
Republican Party
Townley
Minnesota
Nebraska
Corn Belt
Cox Thinks Up Half-Percent Sales Tax Plan
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes Mr. Cox proposed a 1.5 percent sales tax as a substitute for excess profits taxes. It critiques the plan as unfinished and warns it would raise prices for the final buyer, potentially costing the poor more. The piece suggests Cox spoke before thinking.
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Cedar , Rapids
Republican
Cox
Cox's Superior Virtue
Beresford Republic reports Mr. Cox views the Republican party as void of virtue and critiques national press bias. The piece likens his self appointed moral stand to a preacher who believes only he and his wife have real religion.
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Cox
Roosevelt
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
San Francisco
D. I
Beresford Republic
Republican Party
Frantic appeal for speakers in Butler County Iowa
Democratic leaders in Butler County Iowa asked state headquarters for many outspoken speakers claiming strong Republican strength. The reply noted ninety eight other counties in the same situation across the state.
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Sioux City
Butler County
Iowa
Gov Cox Speech Suppression Conspiracy Questioned
The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes Gov Cox's claim of a conspiracy to suppress his speeches. The piece says it may be true but concedes uncertainty and suggests any conspiracy would have been ineffective.
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Jay H. House
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Nitti Urges US Europe Peace Role In Global Recovery
In an interview, former Italian premier Nitti says the United States should aid only peace-seeking nations while urging America to push Europe toward stability. He criticizes German militarism and Entente policy, notes Europe's hunger for交流 and raw materials, and forecasts Russia's fall from communism as inevitable but warns against imperialist bias.
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Associated Press
Nitti
Italy
America
Europe
United States
Wilson
Germany
Ekurope
Russia
Entente
Iowa Stand-Still Feared in Federal Aid, Commission Says
The Iowa Highway Commission asserts federal aid funds are secure and cites $7,944,106.79 in potential allotments and $8,220,885.55 in anticipated projects. It notes 46 counties have road work underway on 76 projects with payrolls rising and several towns reporting various local incidents and civic updates.
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Iowa
Iowa Highway Commission
Commission
Congress
U. S. Bureau of Public Roads
Federal District Office
Omaha
U. S. Bureau
The
Highway Commission
Cerro Gordo
Cox misstates record in California speech
Sioux City Journal argues Gov. Cox misrepresented Newberry’s Senate role and claimed a lemon tariff he did not advocate while in Congress. It labels the misstatements deliberate and links them to broader distrust of Wilsonian claims and campaign rhetoric.
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Sioux City
Gov. Cox
Congress
Guv. Cox
California
Wilson
Anamosa Eureka Reviews Recorder Candidate Lloyd Soper
The December piece notes Republican Lloyd Soper seeks a second term as recorder with a quiet, steady record. He served in France during 1918 1919 and returned to office duties. The writeup praises his consistent performance and notes his 800 vote majority without an active campaign.
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Anamosa Eureka
Lloyd Soper
Recorder
Uncle Sam
Lor
France
Soper
Washington Fest Sees Cannon Reeletion Likely After Illinois Vote
Uncle Joe Cannon wins decisive victory in the Illinois primary with about seven thousand votes over a young rival. The Eighteenth Illinois district remains securely Republican, making Cannon’s return to the House nearly certain.
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Washington
Uncle Joe" Cannon
Illinois
Uncle Joe
House of Representatives
Baseball betting fight spurs congressional action push
The Sun and New York Herald report that baseball barons urge Congress to regulate betting on the sport. Lawmakers may act only after tackling bills on skirt lengths and ouija board use. For sale notice lists a Jones County farm 140 acres with 114 miles to town.
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the Sun
New York
Herald
Congress
For Sale Listings from Monticullo and Cartano & Richardson
Ford touring car in good condition 2004 price. 1918 model sedan 600. 10 hp International gasoline engine 276. Demonstrations by Monticullo Motor Co. Also farm sale: T. H. Dunn farm in Wayne two 204 acres black corn land tiling and buildings offered by Cartano & Richardson.
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Monticullo Motor Co
T. H. Dunn
Wayne Two
Jones Do
Cartano & Richardson
Farm for Sale in Attentafl County Minnesota
860 acre improved farm with good buildings located 3 miles from a town and 4 miles from a school. Owner sells due to ill health. Inquiries to Hubert Schweitzer or C W Wethergill Monticello Iowa. Price and full particulars available on request.
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Iowa
Strawberry Point
Sheldon
Milo P. Smith
Marion
Independence Canning Company
City Council of
Bellevue
J. F. McCormick
Manchester
Delaware County
Lou Black
Preston Times
Fred Bailey
Mitchelville
State University Psychopathic Hospital
Town City
Charles M. Hysinger
Muscatine
American Legion
Cedar Rapids
West Liberty
Dubuque
Camp Grant
Delaware County Farm Bureau
Mr. Combs
Greene County
John A. Kral
Clay County
Missouri
J. A. Byers
Prairieburg
Doolittle
Coggon
Linn County
Coggan
Jones County
M. G. Alsaver
1St Avenue
Towa
Minnesota
Salh
Attentafl County
Hia
Hubert Schweitzer
C. WH. Wethergill
Monticello
Lowa
Jones
Buelnesa
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Democratic Party
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West
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Traer
Louis Murphy
Internal Revenue
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Cornell
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Ames
Grinnell
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Indiana
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Dubuque Am. Legion
Columbia
Platteville Normal
Maquoketa
Mt. Vernon
Wyoming
Iowa City
West Branch
H. L. Rann
Press
W. E. Beels
Hopkinton
Joseph Lorene
Cedar County
Tipton
Yeggs
Chester McCarthy
McCarthy
North Lake
Wisconsin
Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Hawkeye Highway
Masonville
Beyes Tuestod
L. G. Stabler
A. G. Hanken
Brainerd
Aldo
Paul Peterson
George Dirks
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Oar & Fotorson
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China
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R. W. Brady
Scotch Grove
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Crewmary
Center Junction
A. Wright
Amber-Monticallo Road
Buick
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
Welinn Helgens
Mre
Hanke Ricken
Dr. Gilmore
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
Anne Neilly
America’s Lee
Ling Feed
Arend Balster Jr
Monticello State Bank
United Rates Bonds
War Savings Gov, & Keitt Stumps
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EI. M. Carpenter
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Richardson
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Jones Co
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Hiele
Directora
Jones County Tru and Savings Bank
Remley
James Remliey
Remley & Bemley
Tyorneye
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Gunara
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G. C. Brazelton
Carl
Patrick
West Main Street
Marshalltows
M. F. Hogan
EF. A. Hefner
Buckford
Monticello Town
Eclipse
Meh
Iowa State College
Animal Husbandry Department
Architectural Bulletin
Sam
ACF
Harry L, Rodman
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