Davis and La Follette clash over tariff and power
A political column argues against La Follette and Democrats on tariff policy and constitutional limits, praising Republican tariff actions and warning against government control of railroads. It cites Underwood acts, 1921 export strength, and Iowa poll trends to frame a anti-Davis stance in a pro-Coolidge context.
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John W. Davis
United States
Canada
Argentine
Denmark
Argentina
Democratic Party
Wilson
Harding
Congress
Anaméda, Jo Pirnal
Iowa
Iowa Magazine
Anamosa Journal
Coolidge
la Follette
Davis
Town Magazine
Hair Styles Spark Debate in Flappers Era
Commentary notes bobbed hair on girls is preferred over the smelly paste used by flapper boys to fix hedgehog like combs, reflecting era style and social norms.
Promises Rally Sparks Tight Davis La Follette Race
The making of promises has developed a real race between Davis and La Follette a neck and neck contest as voters assess pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
la Follette
Bankers Put Judgment and Morals to the Test
In Carroll Herald commentary the writer contrasts bankers wealth and luxury with rising scrutiny, arguing such times test financial leaders' judgment and moral qualities, challenging their public image and conduct.
Retail chain stores reshape New York shopping district
The Aeolian Building lease to Woolworth marks a shift from small local shops to national chain stores. Major chains now run thousands of retail outlets including drug and 5-and-10 cent stores, with hundreds of millions in annual business and large workforce. Department stores expand through acquisitions and new formations, signaling a broad shift in retail economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Aeolian
F. W. Woolworth Company
Atlantic
Pacific
Grocery Fields
United States
Great Britain
New York
Buffalo
Newark
Baltimore
Minneapolis
Louisville
Judge Talley Says Women Unfit Jurors in All Cases
A New York judge argues women jurors decide with heart not head and should be exempt from jury duty. He cites experience on the bench and asserts law should prevail over sentiment. The discussion sparks debate on the role of women jurors amid other local notices of deaths, trials, and incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
New York
Talley
Court of General Sessions
Texas Republican Nominee Declines After Nominating Controversy
In Des Moines a Republican candidate for governor, T B Lea, congratulated Mrs M A Ferguson on her Democratic primary win. He declined the Republican nomination amid Republican anger. The piece notes Iowa Republicans can openly praise Democrats and attack their own party with applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Texas
T. B. Lea
M. A. Ferguson
Lea
Iowa
Webster City Freeman Journal on Iowa coal sales
The Webster City Freeman Journal notes that Iowa people resist coal operators and miners pressuring them to buy Iowa coal. It recalls past strikes where workers refused to dig or allow others to work, contrasting that with today as unlikely to sway public buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Freeman - Journal
Iowa
H. M.’Haver
Jones County Court Opens with Wide-array Law Cases at Anamosa
The September term begins Monday September 22 with Hon. Atherton B. Clark presiding. Jury called September 29. New law and equity dockets list dozens of cases including Guilford Grain Co vs Ray Adams account and multiple promissory note and foreclosure actions across Jones County with banks, savings institutions, and individual defendants named.
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Jones County District Court
Anamosa
Atherton B. Clark
Law and Equity
NEW Law
Guilford Grain Co
al Va
Ray Adams
Bariigh Bros. Motor Co
French & Knott
Et al
W. W. Ackerman
John von Sprecken
the Securities Mutual Paint & Varnish Co
A. J. Rion
H/B. Lieserwitz Co
Frank Ferring
the Homestead Co
J. C. Caraway
George C. Gorman
Harry McGarvey
H. F. Dolan
Leo Finn
Gérald Wood
Ronald F. Rose
Jones County Savings Bank
Sherman Moncrief
J. L. Risley
Clifford L. Niles
Oxford Junction Savings Bank
William Breen
J. Locher
Vernon G. Slauson
Doxsee
Vernon G.slauson
Onslow Savings Bank
John Ko- Yanda
Acme Mineral Co
G. P. Tyrrell
George L. Schoonover
Farley Bros
General Cigars Co
V. Lowe
James M. Conway
Elnora Snyder
P. Sampien
S. O
A Humorous Take on Campaign Speech and Women Voters
The Chicago Tribune ponders how a vice presidential candidate might affect female voters with light swearing. It compares Bryan and La Follette, notes wartime Dawes and Flanders, and jokes that even a small exclamation could cost votes from women voters.
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Chicago Tribune
Bryan
Chas
la Follette
Dawes
Flanders
Elizabeth
Too Jazzy. Knoxville Journal Critiques Government Plan
The Knoxville Journal denounces a reform program described as jazzy political moves to reshape government. It claims aims to dismantle the supreme court seize railroads and the armed forces and place the common people on public payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville Journal
Supreme Court
Political shift ignites cross party invitation scene
A Democrat from Peaks in Hospitality notes an unexpected invitation to John W. Mv Shara after a March 4 event, signaling a possible turn in local political dynamics and candidate outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peakin
Ourden
John W
Shara
Monticello couple wed in Iowa Falls ceremony
Leslie Cushman son of Rev C E Cushman of fowr Falls and Gladys Buckley of Dennison wed last Saturday at 8 am with Rev Cushman officiating. Bride’s family and Schleswig teaching ties noted. The couple will study at the State University of Iowa and live in Iowa City. Also Austin May sentenced to life for the murder of his bride near Schleswig after a July crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Cushman
C. E. Cushman
Fowr Falls
Monticello
Gladys Buckley
Dennison
Grinnell College
State University of Iowa
Phi Delta Kappa
Schleswig Public
Austin May
Oelwein
May
Probate of Will Notice in Jones County Iowa
Probate notice in Jones County Iowa announces the filing of the last will and testament of Andrew Florin, deceased. The court invites interested persons to appear at the September term to show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Dated September 11, 1924, by Clerk B. G. Heies.
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State of
Iowa
Jones County
Andrew Nlorin
Filmu
Andre Florin
B. G. Heies
Clark District Court of
Jones Co
Lowa
District Court
Margaret Stadtmueller
Ferdinand Stadtmueller
Anamosa
B. G. Rees
Twinkle Star Author and Local Accidents Highlight Notice
The London Times attributes the author of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star to Jane Taylor. The centenary of her death was noted at the Ongar Congregational church with a memorial. James Clark of Cedar Rapids suffered a fractured skull in a motor accident four miles south of Ryan. Murray Clark escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twinkle
James Clark
Cedar Rapids
Ryan
Clark
Murray Clark
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Manchester
Dr. Rock
Planks of La Follette platform and rail tax debate
Article discusses La Follette's rail ownership plank and Iowa tax implications if government ownership ends private rail control. It also reports a five year old stranger found dead in a Bellevue boxcar from canned heat, with a note to notify Tom McNamara in Chicago and the burial of the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Wisconsin
Iowa
Bellevue
Pat McNamara
Tom McNamara
Chicago
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Farley
Fairbank
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Anna Kouba
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Kouba
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Mayflower
Clinton
Rosenow
Mayo Foundation
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Cascade
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EH. V. Baldwin
Faber
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Ray Fairbanks
Cass Township
Anamosa Cow Testing Association
Harry Fairbanks
Albert Brickley
A. H. Rickels
Roscoe Lawsche
John Risley
Anamosa Reformatory
Arroll
Chilmore
Central City
Marion
O. EB. Carr
Nelson
Nalson
Abe
R. K Slade
Lincoln Highway
Mount Vernon
R. J. Bachman
Charles’ Webber
Slade
W.W. W. Arney
Marshall County
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W. F. Stauffer
Zwingle Savings Bank
State Superintendent of Banking
Zwingle
Iowa Electric Company
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Hilda Daulman
Specht’s Ferry
Sagesville Road
Willam Donnelly
Illinois
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J. J. Dolphin
Buford
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Olin
Board of Review
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Floyd F. Horton
Velma Horton
WIN Netecott
Monticello Tire & Qpiter Co
Mechanic's
Helen Topping
Robert Topping
Nina Scroggs
Charles P. Scroggs
Equity
C. L. Niles
Nina M. Scroggs
Alee Ireland
Delmar Dan Vorca
Amo Pret VE
Fr Fisher
Charles
Bauserman
Hugo Weber
Edward F. Cotter
the Hawkeye Oil Co
M. F. O'Toole
Merchants’ Life Insurance Co
Joseph E. O'Rourke
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A. B. Wilbur
Andrew McDonald
Mary McDonald
Enoch Watson
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G. Hutton
Reuben
Mullett
J. T. Conlin
Inez N. Banghart
John Mochart
Frank Paten
Neilie Angus
Laverne Angus
Weisley
Matilda Benischek
Edward Benischek
Ed Holub
Ida C. Holub
Marley
James Inglis
Juin Korunda
Jones County Trust & Savings Bank
George W. Walker
Lowell State Bank
Paul Meyer
FOX Hounds
Carl Winkler
Janet Hazard
I. G. Matthiessen
J. A. G. Hanken
Wm. Li Laude
Gerd Rickels
C. L. van Meter
Mtcnell. Bros
Hope Adinton
Chestnut and
Third
Monticello State Bank
W. J. Cochrane
Poland
J. L .Weber & Sons
Cascade, Iowa
C. A. Coxsee
Bensch
Otto Bensch
Monticello Motor Co
Henry J. Buscher
Sali
Center Junction
Adel I
William
Rudolph Winkler, Jr
Monticeleo
State Bank
Jones County Trust CF Savings Bank
Eclipse
Agekly
Aplinth RA
Hide Chip
Harry
Rodman
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