Revolution by Ultimatum in Rail Road Plan
The New York World critiques the railroad brotherhoods push for nationalization, calling it a Soviet style takeover with government ownership and public finance. It argues Congress and the American people must resist coercive demands and notes past wage gains while warning of a broader economic revolution if the plan proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
B. M. Jewell
Railroad Employees’ Department
The
American Federation of Labor
Wilson
Congress
Trotsky
Burgeoisie
United States
Railroad Brotherhoods
Brotherhoods
Stag
Unities
Anti-Saloon League
Pierce and the Non Partisan League Conviction Report
August 18 Des Moines reports A C Townley, head of the Non Partisan League, convicted of conspiring to teach disloyalty. James M Pierce, Iowa Homestead publisher, denounced for launching baseless charges against the Great Iowa Association. Pierce, a long time road reform advocate, led anti road efforts and clashed with supporters in the legislature during 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Pierce
Ter Iowa Association
Woodworth Clum
Gud
Minnesota State Fair to Open With Record Attendance
The Minnesota State Fair runs August 30 to September 6 with a projected attendance over 500,000. Highlights include auto and horse races with multi‑stage vaudeville, battles reenactments, a 2500‑voice Victory Festival, a combined 150‑piece orchestra, and performances by Miss Florence Macbeth and David Althouse. The event features a large machinery show, 100 tractors, $1.4 million in livestock value, $1 million in art, and a major government exhibit with war trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Chateau Thierry
151St Artillery Band
Sunset Division
Minnesota State Band
Thavieu
Florence Macbeth
David Althouse
The
American Legion
161St Artillery
Arctic Nights and Arctic Light Wonders
Explorers describe the arctic night as deeply dark yet illuminated by stars and moon phases. Snow reflections soften the gloom even in extreme darkness and auroras provide the brightest illuminant, while light absence still challenges visibility without proper measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Hety Niva
Big Tent Show Brings Sen. Version of Uncle Tom's Cabin
Burk's Big Uncle Tom's Cabin Co promotes the first public presentation of the Sen. Version of the play. The troupe staffs a special train with People horses ponies dogs chariots and paraphernalia for a Grand Spectacular production. The cast features Uncle Tom Eliza Little Eva and Marks with a large ensemble of singers and dancers. The scenery and effects promise a sensational finish at the M. and St. I. Depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom
Eliza
Little Eva
Marks
M. & St. I. Depot
RINGSTED Social News Recaps Visits and Travel
Rolfe's M. G. Christensen visits relatives in Ringsted while G W Robinson calls in Estherville. Newell's Chris Haahr and family stay at Carl Johanson home. Numerous arrivals and departures include Dew clan from Conrad, Lockwood family from Joliet, and travelers to Spokane Colorado and Chicago. Local residents return from service abroad, business trips, and state travel as bookkeeper Vance Law joins State Bank, and a baby is born to the Theesfields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. G. Christensen of
Rolfe
Gammelgaard
Rasmusgell
G. W. Robinson
Estherville
Chris Haahr
Newell
Carl Johanson
Dew
Conrad
Einers
Chas. Lockwood
Joliet
Illinois
Giften
Petersen
Spencer
James Petersen
Jacob
George
Adolph
Jessie Mathiesen
Sioux City
J. A. Mathiesen
Phillipp Thompson
Minneapolis
Hannah
G. V Gigen
Eldora Nason
Mankato
J. C. Peterson
J. H. Johnson
North Dakota
Ruth Bonhorst
Ottawa
Odessa Chesling
Peru
George Lowenberg
Horse Tail Caught in Separator At Clever Farm
An unusual accident at Clarence Clever farm near Storm Lake involved a horse belonging to Burt Yount. Its tail became caught in a threshing machine separator, the entire tail was torn off and some skin, necessitating the animal being shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Clever
Burt Yount
News from Des Moines Conventions and Local Happenings
Ed Sillge attended the Democratic convention in Des Moines. Mrs. P Keenan returned from Denver with her son George who has gone blind from pran ulated eyelids and will live with his parents. J Hardie opened a real estate and insurance office on Fifth Street. Jn Atwood returned from Chicago where he learned undertaker trade and embalming. Jonn Wilson and Miss Sarah Hawkins wed at 2330 o'clock. they will live in Graettinger where he works in grain and coal. P C Broad injured in a runaway at Sixth and Lincoln. three ribs broken, facial cuts, bruises. he will stay until week’s end. Misses Feland of Spirit Lake guests of Bridget Howe. Mrs C E Birney hosted tea for friends. George Neville will work next week at Brown Bros. mill. Mrs E J Willey left for Boscobel after brief visit with daughter Mrs G A Nichols, accompanied by granddaughter Henrietta Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sillge
Des Moines
P. Keenan
Denver
George
J. Hardie
Fifth Street
I. J. Atwood
Chicago
Jonn Wilson
Sarah Hawkins
Rev. Evans
Graettinger
P. C. Broad
Estherville
Sixth
Lincoln
Feland
Spirit Lake
Bridget Howe
C. E. Birney
George Neville
Brown Bros
E. J. Willey
Boscobel
Wisconsin
G. A. Nichols
Little Henrietta Nichols
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clum
Association
Lowa
Burk’s Big
Uncle Tom's Cabin Co
Republican
Stars of the
Exelso
Paul
Mina
Sullivan & Palmer
Rathervile
Lo Lows
E. B. Higley & Co
Cash Produce House
Iowa
Joseph Deneen
Mgr
Gruver
Savings Bank
Gruver, Iowa
Kuppenheimer
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