Radical leader Zucker returns disillusioned from Russia
From Reval Estonia Dr Morris Zucker once credited with organizing the US Communist party heads home to America in a humbled mood after study in Bolshevik Russia. He was imprisoned here for sedition and pardoned by President Wilson. He claims Bolshevik failings and urges others to rethink radical ideals.
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Russia
Reval
Estonia
Morris Zucker
Communists Party
United States
America
Dr. Zucker
Wilson
John Spargo
Charles Edward Russell
Emma Goldman
Mr. Zucker
Legislature Adjourns as Iowa Delegation Returns
Iowa legislators prepare to adjourn with Washington County figures Senator Brookhart and Rep Letts cited as well behaved. The write up notes their good conduct and appearance while implying the public eye enjoyed the beauty prize among lawmakers.
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Iowa
Washington County
Brookhart
Rep. Letts
Encouragement for a Skipper Facing Harsh Criticism
A leader with high station endures relentless fault finding from dawn to night. The piece argues praise spurs effort while constant blame hinders progress, comparing the respected man to Richard Roe and stressing that even leaders crave encouragement and honest pride.
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Richard Roe
Beauty versus hard work in Des Moines politics
The passage states citizens believe Messrs Brookhart and Letts have other duties in Des Moines beyond pursuing beauty. It notes beauty is superficial, while honesty, practicality, and respect for others’ rights drive success in any field.
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Messrs Brookhart
Letts
Des Moines
Adventure in Mud tale by I Loftus in Washington Town
Children shelter from rain and begin a quiet storytelling game. Henry narrates a tale of an old woodsman and his daughters Mary and Jane as a cry draws them toward a found discovery near their home. Henry, Mary, Jane and Herbert become part of a collaborative story session.
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Henry
Mary
Jane
Mr. Thomas
Herbert
Country Children and a Muddy Morning Adventure
In a rural morning, three girls and five boys from a family head to Hocomb Creek for wading. They rescue a five year old from quicksand, returned muddy but joyful, only to face a scolding from Aunt after the rain arrives.
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Hocomb Creek
Herbert
Henry
Almeda
Florence
Harry
Johnny
Ena
Three Promises Ended a Dry Summer Adventure
Grace, Aunt Florence, and cousin Minnie formed a trio and vowed not to wade again that summer. They kept their pledge easily since it never rained again that season.
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Grace
Aunt Florence
Cousin Minnie
Quotable Clips Echo Wartime and Weather Jabs
A montage of satirical quips from multiple papers mocks diplomacy hunger, oats in Boston, Harding era weather, Henry Ford and tin product humor, and voting age for women. The remarks frame political and social topics with sharp wit and regional voice.
Judge spares songs in court for German air crowd
Waterloo magistrate dismisses disturbing the peace charges after witnesses say the songs were German and sung by an Irishman. Clarence Loving Joe Sarodlenti Mrs Flo Blondas and Malone’s voice tied to arrest but case ends with no fines. In New York Police Commissioner Beright vows to enforce prohibition under new state law.
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Thina
Bhuttebore
Massachimettis
Dartford
Yale College
New York
Lake Champlain
New Hampshire
Ethan P Allen
Green Mountain Boys
Waterloo
Stnecing
Metcalf
Tim
Clarence Loving
Joe Sarodlenti
Flo Blondas
Malone
Beright
United States
Miller
Enright
Des Moines Prepares Grand Shrine Convention in June
Des Moines plans a large welcome for the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine arriving June 14 to 16. Hosts Za Ga Zix Temple with Abu Bekr El Kahir and Kaaba temples expect 50,000 visitors, parades over five miles, massed drill, fireworks, and a city transformed with lighting and decorations.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine of North
United States
Council
Panama Canal Zone
Honolulu
Halifax
N. Y
Mexico City
Albuquerque
N. M
Polk County
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Order
Five Cent Nickel Returns to Chicago Market With Ribbon
The five cent piece, nicknamed the nickel weed, reappeared in Chicago markets today showing its distinctive band. Normalcy seemed restored as the coin returned to everyday transactions.
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Chicago
Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves Reframed
The piece critiques self serving actions by men that harm others whether in wartime or employment, arguing current conditions arise from people helping themselves at others' expense and urging fairness.
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Heaven
Tobacco Price Cut Announcement Across Stores
Several clear store owners announced price cuts on cigarettes citing cheap labor and abundant tobacco crops as the cause. Five cent cigars rose to seven eight and ten cents during the war, dealers say.
Jud Tunkins on business doctors and gratitude
Jud Tunkins quips that a man who ignores his own business may still win gratitude by acting as a business doctor. His remark reflects a humorous view on personal neglect and offering help to others in the marketplace.
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Jud Tunkins
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Trade Palace
Walt Mason
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Ton, Town
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James
Germany
Boston
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Arkansas Gazette
Harding
Roanoke Times
Hank Ford
Columbia
8. C
Roanoke
Shriners
Iowa State Fair Grounds
Public Utilities Securities
Iowa Gas & Electric Comp’y
Fair Play
Eas
Golden State Limited
H. W. Russel
OB Deeg
Cc Tenemaiedel
I. W. Calvert
Physicians and Surgeons
Buck
FOX
Manufac
John Droz
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
J. E. Edgington
M.D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
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Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
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J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
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M. H. Sartor
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Klein Kiothing Ko
Red
S. B. Watson
Towa
Prookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Washington, Lowa
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. Elliot Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
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K. T
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B. Cc
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damesecas Shrine
Moose Hall
Loujee Harwood
W. Ho
Lena M. Marbie
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Loyal Order of Moose
D. L. Carbaugh
D. C. Russell
Enant Lodge No. 101
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Noble Grand
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