Separate peace with Germany ends war era and US pulls troops home
Berlin hosts a signed peace treaty between Germany and the United States ending hostilities. American and German officials state Knox-Porter terms govern US-German relations, with reliance on the Versailles provisions kept alive as needed.
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Germany
United States
Berlin
Rosen
Wilhelmstrasse
Eilis L. Dressel
Austria
Congress
Senate
Hungary
League of Nations
Reichstag
Pomerene
Ohio
Foreign Relations Committee
Hughes
Senator Hitchcock backs ratification of the treaty
Minneapolis Journal reports Senator Hitchcock as a Wilson follower bowing to the inevitable and supporting ratification. Democratic colleagues express contentment with the agreement while Republicans view the Knox resolution as satisfied and mild reservationists like Senator Kellogg praise a treaty preserving victory fruits without violating American principles.
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Minneapolis
Hitchcock
Wilson
Kellogg
Minnesota
Land of William Tell and Swiss Alps Captivates Visitors
In July 1921 J W Doxsee recounts a Swiss odyssey through Interlaken Grindelwald and Jungfrau. He details mountain railways, the Jungfrau Jock route, Staubbach Falls, and glacier tours, noting Monticello Switzers and local hospitality. The trip ends on Lugano lake after a perilous Grimsel Furka pass drive.
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Ghelus
Bryant
William Tell
House of Hapsburg
Hapsburgs
Switzerland
Interlaken
Bernese Oberland
Jungfrau
Grindelwald
Wengeren
Scheidege
Silberhorn
Schneeborn
Staubbach
Murren
Lauter
Brunnen
Scheidegg
Jungfrau-Jock
Rototock
Higerwand
Bismeer
Jungfrau- Jock
Hismeer
Alps
Italy
Rudolf and
Hieronymus Meyer
Aarau
Faulhorn
Monticello
Bear Hotel
Benat
John Hasler
Glacier
Wetterhorn
Wettenberg
Peter Bauman
Louise Bauman Schneiter
Schilt
Bohrens
Hegers
Grimsel
Furka
Meiringen
Brienz
Hans Ruof
Aare
Rhone
Express
Fred Huyck
Clarence Matthiessen
Furka Pass
Eilther
Grimsol
Andermat
Goschenen
Lugano
J. W. Doxsee
Highway Survey Is Unchanged Anamosa Eureka
The state highway commission refused changes to the original surveys for primary road project No. 86 near Anamosa. It noted the road’s intercounty importance and potential savings from relocating Teenges and Dirks farms, estimating annual user savings about $1,200 and a capitalized value near $24,000 to finance relocation costs.
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Anamosa Eureka
State Highway Commission
Dirks and
Teenges
Anamosa
Jones County
Monticello
White
Board of Supervisors
Commission
Philadelphia Mint Reduces National Debt as Silver Dollar Output Soars
Officials report the Philadelphia Mint cuts government debt by 5 million dollars monthly while setting a fresh silver dollar production record. Daily output averages 260 thousand dollars in silver coins as the Mint works to replace 350 million melted during the war. The surge supports issuance of new silver certificates to cover prior certificates and match two other mints in total production. It may take two years to replace all melted coins.
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Philadelphia
United States
Treasury
San Francisco
Denver
Prunes Raise Hope For Food Supply in Hartington
Hartington Nebraska hopes for an abundant pickle crop as prunes prosper. The note hints the crop would secure food for women’s colleges and old fashioned boarding houses, echoing a humorist’s imagined supply.
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Hartington
Wise Man Hunts Coal Bin Boards After Urgent Advice
A Boston Herald note reports coal companies urging immediate purchase. The article highlights Mr Wise Man seeking out his coal bin boards to comply with the strong advisory.
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Boston Herald
Cherry sisters return to stage amid late 19th century harvest
The Cherry sisters are back on stage, returning to the boards in a revival set in the 1890s. A prior season had them performing for a week before winter, when they received vegetables from the audience to sustain the troupe.
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Minneapolis
Cherry Sisters
Diphtheria Claims Stella Magirl in Ryan
Obituary style note reports six year old Stella Magirl of Ryan died last week from diphtheria. The item lists local deaths including M H Williston of Manchester and Morden of Maquoketa, plus civic and church happenings and a firewood of small notices.
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Stella
J. W. Magirl
Ryan
M. H. Williston
Manchester
Des Moines
Monticello Baseball Dominates Ryan 12 to 3 at Central City
Monticello ends slump with 16 hits led by Levson who pitched a full game. Ryan, debuting seven players, fails to stop Monticello as Honey Hubbard arcs back to base paths and Laude hits his second homer of the season. The 12-3 line shows a decisive Monticello victory with four hits in the fifth inning.
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William ©. Morden
Maquoketa
Lutheran Church of Independence
C. Mardoff
Monticello
J. C. Dennison
Bellevue
Mac Sheelol
Nick Rees
Bellovua
Findley D. Clemmons
Vinton
Benton County
11Th
Iowa Infantry
Delaware County
Worthington
Morley
Board of Education of
Wyoming Independent School District
John
McClroy
Vinton Truck & Manufacturing Company
Bishop Wilson
Lewis
Methodist
Sioux City
China
Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth
Morningside College
Anna Ohrt
Miss Ohrt
David Bradstreet
Independence
Wanpsie
Bradstreet
Electric Company
Gladys Potter
Henry Kreinbring
Lowdon
Kreinbring
Ottumwa
Onslow
Ter
Vernimont
Cedar Rapids
Q Giants
Giants
Flint Blood
Thompson
Clark
Fiesh
Honey Hubbard
Manchester
Threo-ve League
Cty Park
Montivello
Central City
Ryan
Winthrop
Levson
Levy
Lewson
Honey
Laude
Snyder
Iowa Extension Warns Growers on Potato Seed Quality
Iowa State College horticulturists warn local potato growers not to rely on Iowa-raised seed due to an exceedingly hot summer that damaged Iowa potatoes. They say seed for 1922 will be poor and advise securing seed from other states. The department runs experimental patches to demonstrate certified potato seed value.
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Iowa State College
Iowa
Waterproofing collars and wall coatings at Iowa State College
Agricultural engineers at Iowa State College detail waterproofing methods for collars and walls. They wash surfaces, apply asphalt or coal tar paint, then seal with a cement mortar mix to resist outside water pressure.
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Agricultural Engineers
Iowa State College
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Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
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Krisman
Ray Adams
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Monicello
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Maxwell
J. A. Waddick
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
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Hutton, Monticello
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Hopkinton
Town Bote
Adolph Chrisman
Palmer’s Pharmacy
Palmer's Pharmacy
Matthieugen Auto & Supply Co
Light
Birmingham
Alabama
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R. A. Naylor
Goodyear
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R. A. Cartano
L. V. Nash
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Cedar Valley
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Monticello, Iowa
America
Jones County Trust and Savings Bank
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Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company
Eclipse
Aplinthra
Tom Shover
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Poland
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Harry
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