War, duty, and journalism in Iowa politics clash
An opinion piece urges United States leadership in world affairs and cautions Iowa Governor Harding and The Register about biased reporting. It argues war should pursue new dispute resolution and praises national duty, while criticizing editorial methods and political battles in Des Moines.
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Harding
Register
Ingham
Theophilus
the Register
Iowa
Des Moines
Hfe
War and the paradox of international law in a modern conflict
The author argues war reveals paradoxes in morality and law, noting double standards in treating combatants from different nations as heroes or murderers. He calls for a universal method to settle disputes, urging the United States to enter WWI and promote an international tribunal to end legalized killing.
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United States
Larse World Service
Maine
America
France
International Tribunal
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In Montana's Judith Basin area extensive tracts of land from 15 to 60 dollars per acre attract buyers. Over 25 000 acres recently sold to actual farmers with eastern investors active. A prospecting trip in mid April offers special round trip rates and good accommodations. send a line to arrange a viewing.
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Judith Basin
Montana
Stanford Valley
Sunday laws and meat packing critique in Iowa opinion
The piece argues about meat costs and packers profits referencing 1916 beef prices and by products while criticizing Iowa Sunday blue laws. It predicts attorney general Hayner will enforce or repeal the laws and condemns a rigid Puritanical approach to Sunday recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour Packing
Ldte
Dolliver
Edison
Hayner
Wilson
Iowa
Plymouth Rock
Fragmentary wartime note on prices and a Ford car
A damaged snippet questions wartime fuel and coal price trends and notes a Ford car. It ponders price reductions over four to five years of war and the impact on households.
Editor Bruce of The Rolfe Arrow Breaks with German Policy
C C Pugh notes editor Bruce once urged peace amid Germanys submarine actions. After three US steamers sunk unarmed and the outrage is clear, Bruce abandons pacifism and calls for full protection of American shipping to uphold the nations status.
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Bruce
The
Rolfe Arrow
Germany
United States
Wilson
Iowa
C. C. Pugh
Be Fair To The Germans In Loyal Citizens Debate
A letter argues Germans in the United States are loyal and should not face mass suspicion. It references the German-born Ed ward Hansich and defends German stock as seeking American freedom. The piece cites wartime loyalties and calls for fair treatment amid tensions.
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United States
Germany
Edward Hansich
Marshall Township
Laurens Sun
Marshall Center
America
Edwin Haniech
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J. J. Bruce
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Official County Newspaper
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Ol, Grant Velen
Pugh Investment Co
Fleming Bldg
Iona
Kaiser
Nature
Chamberlain
First National Bank
W. C. Shull Rolfe
W. F. Pattee
Mar
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J. B. Kent
Robert Bruce James Bruce W. 8. McEwen
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