Happenings of the World Tersely Told
Nine year old Vinson Walsh McLean son of Mr and Mrs Edward Beal McLean died after being struck by an automobile at the McLeans country home in Washington. Officials report Germany cannot separate responsibility for the war from reparation demands and the German peace delegation may not return to Versailles. Italy reportedly relinquished claims to the Dodecanese in favor of Greece ending a major diplomatic dispute. The NC-1 seaplane sank at sea, NC-3 being dismantled for shipment home. The president's first Europe cable to Congress urged labor reform, woman suffrage, and liquor liberalization as war bans end. Senator Lodge called the revised League covenant unacceptable and likely to require amendments. Dispatches from Archangel note plans to move the 339th American infantry to England. several divisions released for U.S. return in June. The War Risk Insurance Bureau reorganized with R A Cholmley Jones named director. Col Henry D Lindsley resigned. A bill to create a cabinet secretary of education is proposed. Germany reports war losses total 6 878 410 as of April 30 and Berlin leaders claim armed resistance unlikely while army leaders urge Silesian volunteers. Japan reportedly recognized the Omsk government led by Admiral Kolchak.
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Iowa Falls Commercial Club
Alta
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
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Farmers’ Creamery Company
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Charles City
Cedar Valley Hospital
A. G Berkey
Winterset
J. H. Polke
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A. M
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Simpson College
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American Legion
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Sheriff Myers
Logan
Pottawattamie County
Oakland
State Dairy and Food Department
Washington
Civil League of Knoxville
H. M Dickerson
J. S. Bellamy
Library Board
Grinnell
Grinnell College
Osceola to pave 75 blocks this year
Across HAWKEYE STATE NEWS various Iowa towns plan public works and hires. Osceola aims to pave 75 blocks this year while Atlantic advances street and alley paving and a hospital project nears completion.
Prices of Pianos
A correspondent recalls buying a piano sixteen years ago for 75 dollars from a lady who later was jailed for irregularities in trading. After 16 years of use the instrument was sold for 120 dollars, and the next day it appeared in a neighboring dealer’s window marked at 210 dollars.
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London Daily News
Birth of Twins Shocks Mrs Maloney in London Tit Bits
In London Tit-Bits a brief note reports the birth of twins to Mrs. Maloney and comments on misfortune, noting that misfortunes often come not singly. The item then mentions Mrs. Finnegan-Shure and hints at shared woes.
Man Speaks More of Ailments with Age
A reflection notes that as men age they talk less about pleasures and more about health troubles, implying increasing focus on physical ailment with advancing years.
Life of Candle Flame and Combustion Percentages
Experiments show candle flame extinguishes when atmosphere drops to 45 percent oxygen. Sulphur burns until 13.5 percent oxygen remains, charcoal continues until 9 percent. Includes a courtroom quip about a locked door and a wife getting angry.
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Birmingham Age-Herald
Unclear Dialogue on Strength and Gardening Metaphor
Fragmentary lines discuss timing for digging the garden and avoiding old subjects. A philosophical note suggests a great man's strength emerges when crushed, comparing to eggs built that way. No identifiable person, place, or event is present.
Meanness of Men and the Natural Place of Vices
The passage argues that human imperfection aligns with useful roles in nature and that vices such as ambition jealousy envy revenge and cruelty are natural lodgments in us. It cites Montaigne noting even cruelty exists within compassion and that even children sense a bittersweet pleasure in others' pain.
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Montaigne
Too Much of a Hurry. Barber-More soap, sir?
A quirky exchange with a deaf auditor giving a wild reply. The piece blends dialogue prompts and proverbs, pairing wit with cultural references and a playful tone.
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Friendship
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Azores
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R. A. Cholmley-Jones
New York
Henry D. Lindsley
Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Secretary of the Treasury Glass
Department of Education
Secretary of Education
Germany
Berlin
Japan
Omsk
Koichak
Hawkeye
State News
Gural
Durham
Durham Tobacco
Bull” Durham
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