League of Nations Tested by Italian Aggression
The piece discusses the League of Nations response to Italy’s seizure of Greek territory after demanding an apology and the failure to obtain it. It questions the League’s ability to enforce its decrees, warns of potential consequences, and reflects on the U S stance. It also touches on unrelated topics including Indiana Governor McCray’s finances, the Japan earthquake’s toll, and political commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Greece
League of Nations
League
Council
Massilini
Confu
United States
Europe
Banks and Bankers in Wartime Iowa
W R Boyd explores how banks and bankers in Iowa and New York faced heavy wartime losses and credit pressures. He argues a banker must use community money wisely, condemns easy credit, praises disciplined lending, and notes the state’s banking department guided recovery for farmers and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.R. Boyd
Cedar Rapids
New York City
Iowa
Igwa
State Banking Department
Beware of Words in Public Affairs Warns Magazine
A Kewanee Daily Star Courier note discusses Public Affairs warning readers about political rhetoric. It warns against loud talkers and says true progress comes from cool level headed judgment and careful scrutiny of proposals by sound minded citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kewanee
Ill
Daily Star Courier
Public Affairs
Proclamation appeal for Japan relief by President Coolidge
President Coolidge issued an urgent appeal to the American people after a devastating earthquake, fire, and flood in Japan including Tokyo and Yokohama. He urged designated contributions to be sent to the American National Red Cross in Washington or local chapters to coordinate relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coolidge
United States
Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
American National Red Cross
Washington
Red Cross
Ohio Republicans Reflect on Lincoln Era Record
Fragmentary notes cite Ohio Republicans and references to Lincoln and presidential lineage. Mentions Hangar Beaters and Hicanism, with unclear context or sourcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Lincoln
Coal dispute fuel for national legislation debate
The article argues the anthracite strike threat requires broad national action. It calls for public input on regulating a vital utility and criticizes legislatures for short sightedness and Congress for timidity. It warns repeated coal strikes menace will persist until laws free the country from this recurring crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Congress
Editorial reflections on labor, industry, and theatre trends
The New York Times argues cautious presidential handling of a coal strike may avert conflict, praising Coolidge's restraint and willingness to deploy government aid. The Omaha World Herald urges theatre to return with uplifting, educational drama, opposing shock tactics that offend public sensibilities.
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New York Times
Coolidge
Omaha World Herald
New York
Electricity may supplant coal as heat and power source
The article argues electricity can replace coal for heat and machinery. It cites rivers and streams as sources of electrical energy and urges human guidance to harness this potential, claiming electricity could light the world and power industry, eventually even on ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Star
Chicago Tribune September garden inventory listing plants and harvests
The excerpt catalogs garden produce and blooms including cabbages, corn in tassel, radishes, lettuce, strawberries, bergamot, red cockscomb, yellow petals, tall thistles, goldenrod, ferns, migrants in seed bushes, red berries, pink phlox, zinnias, dahlias, cosmos, asters, and a festive autumn mood. It mentions an ax for the woodpile and a paper cutter for a new book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Senator Couzens Faces Criticism Over Poise and Policy
The article accuses Senator Couzens of Michigan of lacking poise balance judgment and common sense for a senator. It claims he aims to form a beer bloc in Congress to reclaim personal liberty surrendered when most states ratified the eighteenth amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Bluffs
Couzens
Michigan
Congress
Bus Line Concept Connects Cedar Rapids Dubuque
A Wisconsin firm proposes a through bus line linking Cedar Rapids and Dubuque via a Cedar Rapids route. Local crime notes report a car with twenty hootch bottles found near Maquoketa fairgrounds and a Dubuque county resident owning the vehicle.
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Cedar, Rapids
Dubuque
Wisconsin
Jacksott County Fair Grounds
Maquoketa
Dubuque County
Charles Stewart
Waterloo
Iowa State College
Dyersville
Silver Lake
Delhi
Jack Monahan
Hattie Monahan
Everett Collins
Rock Island Arsenal
Moline City Hospital
F. G. Rittenmeyer
Rock Island
Brayton Fisher
Donald Fisher
Independence
George Polk
Quasqueton
Polk
Mra
Clem Offerman
River Valley
Anamosa
Senator Brookhart Warning on Government Disaster
Kansas City Star notes Senator Brookhart’s warning that only a strong government can avert disasters. The piece recalls prior crises cited by Brookhart, including an unauthorized beer measure and Magnus Johnson’s extra session, while admitting difficulty recalling all predicted disasters.
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Kansas City
Brookhart
Consents
Congress
Magnus Johnson
History repeats itself in the world and in men
Be Howe notes that history is an endless revolution. He suggests father and son share a common history with minor differences. He compares national cycles to the earth’s vast pattern and observes revolutions recur across ages with changing weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. W. Howe
Cow Testing Notes Reflect Cattle Fat Output
The average cow in the association yielded 20.6 pounds of butter fat, five pounds below last month. Expect gains in fat production next two months due to fresh cows and culling of low producers. Most members keep all cows as pasture is cheap, a four to five month test will yield a clearer measure of each cow’s ability to produce.
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Association
Ases
Fred Shovey
P. B
Tom Shover
Shover & Boys
P.B. Hal
Hugene McLaughlin
G. Ge
Ford Guadjiach
G. Hol
Fred Shover
Sylvia
Hassler
Ite
Orcutt & Clark
Esler
G.hol
Fred’ Shover
William iMadlear
Duchess
Guern
Shove Oxs
Minerva
H. Hol
Joe Jughlin
Spot
G. Her
Sho Boa
Delle Koal
Tom
Monticello Council Adopts 1923 Tax Levy Plan
Monticello Iowa council approves a detailed 1923 tax levy schedule with multiple mills allocated to general fund sewer street and library needs and authorizes borrowing 1200 from the Monticello State Bank for water fund claims. A refund of 2.00 to Chris Hartman is approved for Sixth street assessment relief. The meeting adjourns with mayor Maurice and city clerk T J George presiding.
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Bates
Hoag
Schneider
Rockstad
van Meter
Maurice
iCity
Chris Hartman
Sixth Street
Monticello
Iowa
Cetces Euacvasitien Nestsattains
Atem
Bell
Board of Supervisors
Rockistad
Sealdd
Council Werge Journedorns
M. Maurice
Finance Committee
City of
Monticello State Bank
T. J. Qworge
A.M. Martice
Nass
Harwell Street
Mra
T. J. George
Lbrary Board
A.M. Maruice
City Scales
J. P. Speeder
Lou Sherrer
Frank Jacque
Oliver Kiburz
Lee
Fred Kellum
N. Davidson
I. BE. Read
Albert Meyer
Weighmaster
W. Bell Tel, Co
Pamcal
Hansen & Brown
Rein‘forainge
Monticello Elec. Co
Monticello el
N. W. Ball Tal.Co
Monticello Electric Co
Stambaugh
Leroy Clark, Sr
Orange
Petar Haensgsler
Dan Smith
Inger
Monticello Council Minutes September 3 1923
City records show monthly treasurer report through September 1 1928 with fund balances and tax collections. The council approved a payroll and expenses for police street and public works, and authorized water main bids and a sinking fund transfer.
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McCray
Indiana
Bank Lane
Apall
Muscatine
Cedar
Staten
The
Republic
Mother of Presidents
Neighborhood News
J. R. Sage
Ames
Ray Heron
F. W. Page
Ilowa
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Co
C. R. Neal
Scotch Grove
Onstow
Harry Miller
Olin
William G. Schoon
Salie
N. Cedar Street
Schoon & Gerdes
Farrow
Hoag & Petersen
C. L. van Meter
Cedar and
Third Streets
W. J Cochrane
Monticello Sweet Shop
A. Pappas
Pi Prop
Lovell Township
Jones County
W. J. W. Hoult
Duroc Jersey Boars
Great Orion
J. N. Smith & Sons
Center Junction
Cowa
Thomas Stimpson
A. V. Scott
Linn County
Maryland
J. W. Brazelton
Manchester
John Miller
George Miller
John J. Miller
Hampshire
March Farrow
Woodworth Bros
Center Unction
O. C. Conley
Andrew Kasper
Fred Zimmerman
Wayne Township
Henry M. Carlson
Ford Cars
Drednaut-Terry Sales Co
Des Moines
International Stocking Mills
Norristown
P. O. Box H
Chicago
Ll-i-pd
District Court
Ida M. Fairbanks
Charles A. Fairbanks
Charles R. Sutherland
John Sutherland
J. 5. Reed
Ella Trene Logan
B. G. Rees, Clark
Jones Co
Lao
Actors
Ee Banking
Farmers’ Mutual Creamery Company Store
Eclipse
Belipse
East Side Yard
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Rodman
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