Iowa Rivers Power Push and Federal Waste Exposé
The article argues Iowa should use water power more and replace old dam systems with modern turbines to boost electric output amid high coal prices and mine strikes. It cites U S geological data on 1918 turbine sales and notes Monticello's planned capacity doubling with better wheels. It also criticizes war department car waste and federal appointees, calling for better public administration and taxation of poker winnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Geological Survey of
United States
Monticello
War Department
Army
Graham Committee
House
Drake
President Wilson ill in White House amid momentous times
The Cedar Stupids Republican comments on President Wilson being confined to bed in the White House during critical times. It notes the illness as a hard situation and underscores unfinished presidential work. The piece also cites a 40 percent rise in newspaper production costs over the past year due to paper and material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Mr. Wilson
United States
Syndicalist Movement Threatens U S Institutions
The I W W leaders shift from torch and bomb to building a single proletarian union to seize government and industry. They infiltrate major unions, prefer wage disruption over violence, and align with Bolshevik aims. Education and intelligent public response are deemed essential to counter the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Lenine
Trotzky
Russia
American Federation,of Labor
Federation
United States
Shantung amendment defeat cited amid league debate
Cedar Rapids Republican notes that the Shantung amendment failed by 55 to 35 with two Town senators voting against. It calls the measure radical aimed at undoing the peace conference decision on Shantung, warns ratification will require two-thirds and suggests reservations may be needed to secure approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
League
Japan
China
Votiig
Iowa
Shantung
United States Senate
Senate
The car of the future lighter than a thousand pounds
The Cedar Rapids Republic notes predictions of a forthcoming ultra light car weighing under 1000 pounds capable of 30 miles per gallon and 20 000 miles on one tire set. It questions heavy car usage and urges reevaluating vehicle costs and longevity with emphasis on efficiency and road comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
No flame On The Farmers
A Cedar Rapids Gazette note argues for methods to raise production without extending hours and praises farmers for their hard, long labor while warning a uniform long workday could alarm the nation. The Waterloo Times-Tribune meanwhile cites rail safety concerns and urges automotive crossers to heed train crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar, Rapids
Emselves
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Smallpox quarantine in Lost Nation linked to Jackson Sentinel report
The Jackson Sentinel notes ten families in Lost Nation are under smallpox quarantine. Other items include Linn county voting to move the county seat to Cedar Rapids on November 1, a North eastern Iowa school contest entry count, and obituaries and local notices across Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lost Nation
Jackson
Linn County
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Colin Brown
Central City
Masonic Lodge
Arlington
Hopkinton
Farmers’ Creamery Co
Monticello
Minnesota
Race for governor narrows to Moore and Kendall
The Coon Rapids Enterprise notes the GOP race may center on Lt. Gov. Moore and ex-Congressman Kendall. It praises Nate Kendall as a polished orator and calls Moore a banker and capable administrator likely to win the nomination unless Kendall unexpectedly stuns the party with his oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coon Rapids Enterprise
Moore
Kendall
Nate
Call to Work and Focus on Local Duty
Cedar Rapids Republican urges men to stop overreacting to Washington talks. It says truth remains after conferences and every man should go to work and mind his own business, avoiding meddling in world affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Washington
Marshalltown ‘Times Republican
Public Expenditures Rise Across Jones County Over Two Decades
Anamosa Eureka reviews Jones County finances from 1899 to 1919 noting a rise in total expenditures from $57,439.28 to $54,000 levied for 1920, with road and bridge costs increasing sharply. Bridge outlays climbed from $9,924.07 and roads $553.47 in 1899 to 1918 road spending of $24,493.79 and bridges near $24,000, aided by state auto tax. The article traces per year totals and the impact of car taxes on county road funds. The Times Republican adds a contrasting cartoonish jab about theater prices and the gallery as a teacher’s domain, followed by a political quip about Woodrow Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Eureka
Jones County
Board of Supervisors
Supervisors Proceedings Mention Bridge Work and Road Grants
The records list Wm. Flaherty and G. Butt with bridge repairs on T B span Hale 2022 36 5 and 600 Amamosa Libr lumber and sewer pine. Items include Hartman replanking Falconis Creek bridge and various road and culvert projects with multiple contractors and laborers noted. Rand entries cover salaries pensions and allowances for numerous individuals and public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Flaherty
Rep
Hale
G. Butt
Scott Hardware
Hartman
Falconis Creek
Amamosa Libr
Iselipse Lbr. Co
Ray Starry
Stacy Miller
T. H. McMaster
Cascade Lbr Co
terhard_Monk
telipse Lumber_Co
Mont
Ibr
John W. Gable
Walter Matthews
Bodenhofers Dist
Chas T. Foley
H. J. Travis
Truel
Ll. Himebaugh
H. &. Fortney
Rome & Green
Gus Schuchman
M. A Larson
A. Miller
Glicks & Millers
Carl Fadle
MD Padley
Scotcher
K. Brady
Julian A. Day
J. D. Admins Co
Dno. FP
W. Aten
Co. Iine
Eo McConaughy
Prading Greenfield Two
Bridge
Gay McConaughy
Fairview & Green
Standard Oil Co
Arend Balster
P. Matthiessen
Henry C. Bohlken
Martin Moore
Cascade Road
J. C. Gearhart
Mike Aschigen
Will Koppes
Mont & Cascade Road
Crafton Bro‘s
Cascade
Fred Tehner
Mabel Fleming
W. J. Mills
F. L. Webst
Lloyd Soper
Vera Potter
Nellie V. Morey
Agnes Remsey
B. J. Rhinehart
Jones Co
F. W. Clark
BE. W. Harrison
Rat-Snap promise for rat control with varied sizes
Odorless mouse and rat killer rat snap claims to attract all pests and leave no scent. It states cats and dogs avoid it and offers 25 cent, 50 cent, and 1.00 dollar sizes for homes, farms, and buildings. Sold by Ricklefs McNeill Kay and Stuhler's Sons Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baxter
New Jersey
Ricklofs & McNeill
Kay
Stubler
Coa
Ricklefs & McNeill, F. J. Kay and
Geo. Stuhler’s Sons Co
Senator Calder Sees No Quick Drop in Construction Costs
The New York senator, a practical builder, warns that under normal conditions yearly needs for new buildings total about three billion dollars. He cites a four billion dollar home shortage and a million homes short in numbers, urging action on housing and farm infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Calder
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Watson
Indiana
Federal Trade Commission
George D. Herron
Prince Island
Stuart Chase
A. S. Kravitz
Martin L. Lorber
Daniel A. Kemper
Chicago
Burleson
Post Office Department
Neighborhood News
Dubuque
Grinnell
Simpson
Ames
Missouri
Illinois
Coe
Monmouth
Clinton
State University
London
Julius Kuhrice
Independence
J. W. Turnbaugh
Bellevue
Milwaukee
Chas. Mauer
Idaho
Mauer
Ruth Fay
Coggon
Buell
Wyoming
General Assembly
Muscatine
McNutt
C. D. M. Railway
John Wunderlich
Anamoga
Can” Road
Chamber of Commerce
St. Joseph
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Commercial Club
Lucy Chamberlain
Earth
Chamberlain
John Jaeger
Mr. Jaeger
Harvey's Weekly
Europe
Toledo
John
Boston Post
Harold
Hiram
Shota
James Whitcomb Riley
Bill Nye
Nye
Tee
Hector
Times
Birmingham Age Herald
Moses
Woodrow Wilson
Wilson
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Wyes
L. G. Stubter
Hwyes
Dr. Redmond
John F. Fluckiger
Ford Roadstor Lile
Miner
Modern Cleaners
Sals
Joe DeBoost
Poland
Wanthd
C. W. Balsiger
P. H. Evers
Salim
Farrow
Mike Breen
Mrs. Laude
Jersey
Harry A. Fairbanks
Salmn
Glark & Staley
Eureka
Eureka Mfg. Co
East St. Louis
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co, Tr
J. A. Tracy
Onslow
Thomas Cashman
Boulder Township
M. Cashman
Sali
P. O’shea
Milbury Road
Brick School House
Gill Street
Lowell State Bank
George Dirks
Fred
Col
Defender
Pathfinder
C. L. Overbaugh
Mechanicsville
Ford M. Clark
A. P. Walton
Towa
Marshall Outa Maviios
Boston Transcript
Call of the State Superintendent of Banking
United
United States War Savings
Federal Reserve Bank
Gee
Banc
The
Monticello State Bank
Jones County Trust and Davings Bank
A.M. Maurice
D. D
Lovell
HW. M. Remley
Jamie Acmlay
Remley & Remley
Tptorneys
LAW
Anamosa
Main Street
A. P. Lambert
McNeill
Charles W. Bosley
Lara Bosley
Bosley & Bosley Doctors of Chiropractic Princess Theatre Building
N. W. Ackerman
City Hitch Yard
M. F. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Streckford Drug Store
Monticello Town
Eclipse Corner
Splinter
Harry Rodman
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!