Republican Rhetoric Targets La Follette in 1920 Debate
A conservative speaker argues against La Folletteism, labeling it a return to governmental ownership and old European models. He contrasts Republican aims with Democratic ideals, praising local self government, limited entanglements, and plans to retire the national debt, framing the election as a choice between central control and pragmatic independence.
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la Follette
Flowers
Pharoah
United States
America
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Republican Party
League of Nations
Dawes
League
Germany
First Reformed Choir Entertained at Sunnyside Stag Party
At a Central Bay pep meeting the First Reformed Choir invited forty members to Sunnyside for a stag party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sadler. Banquet rules, treasure hides with choir members’ names, and prize cats added humor. Jakie Sessler and Pete De Beer earned extra credit for locating packages.
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First Reformed Choir
Prof. Sadler
Origin of familiar words through early spelling errors
An excerpt explaining how English words evolved from mistakes by ancestors. It traces belfry from a watch tower, costard from costardmonger to costermonger, grocer from engrosser, a dealer in grass, and butcher from heeder or killer of gears, ending with Qetedlom Wed.
W H Merritt Declares Candidacy for Marion County Treasurer
Dr W H Merritt of Pleasantville Iowa announces his candidacy for county treasurer. He has been a Marion county resident for 41 years and pledges economical and honest administration.
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Marion County
W. H. Merritt
Pleasantville
Iowa
Gas on Stomach Won't Let You Sleep
An ad describing Adlerika as a fast acting intestinal evacuant that relieves gas pressure on the stomach and heart, reduces nervous restlessness, and eases constipation often within an hour. The ad touts Adlerika as effective for various stomach gas cases and recommends The Ideal Pharmacy.
Democratic candidate for Township Assessor speaks to voters
The message announces WILL DE GORY as the Democratic candidate urging votes for Township Assessor. It presents a brief endorsement style appeal without additional policy details.
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Alamo
Abraham Lincoln
Sadler
Pella
Farmers Co-operative Exchange
Palla
Pella Produce Co
Farmers Produce Co
John Wynberg
Will DE Gory
Buick
Pella Motor Co
van der Linden’s
Rexall Store
Elgin
Ray Collins
High Ave. West
Oskaloosa
Mr. Mandel
Coats
West Side Square
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