Rail service critique and political barbs from Iowa Forum
W P Payne of the Iowa Forum attacks President Wilson and the Nobel prize trustees in a column. He mocks Republican critics while noting the peace treaty work and calls for public action to improve rail travel conditions after severe winter delays. The piece urges Pella Chamber of Commerce to organize a fix and warns against higher railroad charges.
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Payne
Iowa Forum
Wilson
Bill
United Action
Pella
Republican tariff folly on grains sparks farmer critique
The piece denounces Republican attempts to aid farmers by taxing corn and wheat imports as ineffective and politically motivated. It argues the United States remains the world’s leading grain producer and that small imports have little impact on prices, deeming the tariff plan a dangerous misstep.
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Teriff
Marion County
Kansas Republican misreads Panama toll repeal stance
A Chicago Tribune summary quotes Representative Tichner of Kansas as hedging on Panama canal toll repeal. The Kansan cites support for Harding while opposing Wilson. The piece accuses him of hazy ideas and braggadocio, characterizing Kansas lawmakers as opposing anything the president stands for and blaming the broader Congress for national hardship.
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Tichner
Kansas
Panama Canal
Chicago Tribune
Harding
Wilson
Congress
People of
Tobacco and Prohibition Clash Over Smoking Rights
The piece argues prohibition opponents misframe tobacco as a threat to public order. It cites Health Commissioner Copeland urging moderating use, warns against disrespectful smokers, and notes lax tobacco sales laws to minors. It compares tobacco's social impact to alcohol’s and urges sellers to reform before public backlash.
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Royal 8. Copeland
New York City
Copeland
Iowa
Fragmented Thought Excerpt Reflects Rail and Fate Imagery
The text presents a fragmented, cryptic meditation on people and fate, mentioning rail, feed, freight, and public involvement. It reads like a dated, symbolic fragment with unclear narrative or context, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Fragmented Tale Of A Mother's Lost Belief In Princes
A garbled reminiscence recalls a mother who once believed a handsome prince would arrive. The text suggests themes of youth, beauty, and idealized dreams, echoing a nostalgic belief in transformative romance.
Marriage of Pauline May and Seth Van Synpost
A fragment from Missouri weekly notes a wedding to Des Moines nurse Seth Van Synpost and Pauline May, with townsfolk debating the secrecy of the match and kinship ties. The piece blends local gossip with humorous observations and community notices.
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Seth van Synpost
Des Moines
Iowa
Rural Carrier Examination for Marion County Iowa Held Jan 8 1921
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam in Marion County Iowa on January 8 1921 at Knoxville and Pella for rural carrier vacancies in Bussey Hamilton and Harvey and other post offices. Salary starts 1800 dollars per year for 24 miles with 30 dollars per extra mile. Open to qualified citizens domiciled in the county. both sexes may apply but certification may specify sex. Women limited to widows of U S soldiers sailors or Marines unless otherwise qualified.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Marion
Iowa
Knoxville
Pella
Bussey
Hamilton and
Harvey
U.S
Civil Service Commission Application Forwarding Note
The text directs that applications should be forwarded to the Civil Service Commission in Washington, D. C., at the earliest practicable date, indicating timely submission to the commission.
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United States
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D. ‘C
Commission
Washington, D. C
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Old-fashioned medical advertisement claims Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children cure colds in 24 hours relieve feverishness headache stomach trouble teething issues and worms. Promoted as pleasant for kids and used for over 30 years by druggists. Sample free from Mother Gray Co Le Roy NY.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
le Roy
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Towa
Missouri’ Weekly
Jones
Joe Doe
Harold Green
Violet Wise
Green
Frang
Case van Synpost
Horace V. Waterson
Pauline May
Seth
Toad de Horn
Case
Tobacker
Toad
King
King David
Arte
the Chronicle
Dolly
Joe
Missouri
Des Moines Register
Morning ‘Register
Register
the Register
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