Payne Enters Republican Governor Race in Iowa
Payne announces candidacy for Governor on the Republican ticket in June primaries. He faults the current administration for harming state prosperity and party unity while advocating a pro growth, capital friendly program. His bid signals a possible Republican revolt, with no clear frontrunner yet and uncertain faction strength.
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W. O. Payne
Des Moines
Forum
Himelf
Kentallem
Payne
Republican Party
Iova
Ash Our Watraways The Interests And The Particular
A fragment from a newspaper page mentions Ash Our Watraways and notes interests and particulars in a muted, incomplete context. The readable portion hints at a local matter, with no clear names, dates, or places to anchor the event.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Outclased
Poem lauds Ananias for honest efforts to bend truth but mocks early liars and fake stock schemes. It contrasts past simplicity with modern schemes, noting lack of oil stocks, salted mines, and glossy campaigns.
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Walt Mason
Ananias
Tie
Mississippi River Valley Association to meet in Kansas City
The fourth annual session of the Mississippi Valley Association will be held in Kansas City from April 22 to 26 to discuss transportation in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Delegates aim to develop waterways as a low cost, rapid means to move goods, reduce waste, and stabilize markets. A bloc push to use waterways is proposed as a national policy.
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Mississippi
Missouri
Mississippi Valley Association
Kansas City
Middle West
Life of James Dustin Freedman and Leader in Free Negro Community
In the Outlook column dated March 29, L H Hammond tells of James Dustin a free Black in slavery times. Dustin, despite hardship, pursued education became a preacher farmer and evangelist guiding many peers to Christian life. The piece notes five hundred thousand free Negroes before emancipation and urges readers to seek out the full story.
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L. H. Hammond
James Dustin
Bartholow Announces Candidacy for Washington County Board
POR member of board L Bartholow announces as a Republican candidate for the Washington County Board of Supervisors term beginning Jan 1924. He cites lifelong farming and seven years on the Washington Township Board of Trustees and school boards as preparation. He pledges economical, practical county administration and value for taxpayer money. Fred Moore of Washington Telephone Co. is ill with grippe at home on East Main Street. Read the Eventing Journal.
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Bards
Fred Moore
Washington Telephone Company
East Main Street
First Washington Train Sparks Old Timers Reminiscences
Journal notes recall September 1858 arrival of the first railroad train named Washington, with George Ross and Jack Keating sharing memories. Different claims identify Engineer Charles Davis or George Smith as the operator. a 1865 wreck near Ainsworth killed three, including a returning soldier.
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Washington
George Ross
Tom Mottis
Fred Motts
Jfm Muscatine
Mr. M Tts
George
Fred
Ross
Jack Keating
Charles Davis
Keating
Davis
George Smith
Iowa City
Muscatine
Rock Island
Charles Davia
Ainsworth
Trons
Signs of Spring Stir Amid Odd Town Chatter
Citizens notice spring signs as fishworms appear on sidewalks and a man carries a garden rake south of the fire house. Residents talk up an annual clean-up, while coal runs low and inquiries surface about an upcoming automobile show at the square.
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Iowa
California
Al Kiester Pushes Brighton Annexation to Washington
Al Kiester leads a movement to annex Brighton to Washington to secure a constant police force. He argues the annexation would provide an ongoing supply of officers for local security.
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al Kiester
Brighton
Washington
Smile into the world and the world smiles back
The passage urges helpful conduct and good service to others as a mirror for how the world returns favors. It warns against imagining unfairness, stating that one must give a square deal to receive one, lest life reflect bias back.
Johnny Westphal Buys Organ at Local Auction
At South Marion avenue yesterday afternoon an organ was offered at auction. Johnny Westphal bid ten cents as his father presides behind the west side jewelry cases. He would have paid more but only had a dime. The purchase surprised onlookers as both are musically inclined and may take lessons. The piece hints at local tastes and small town pursuits.
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Johnny Westphal
Marion Avenue
West Side
Johnny
Ohio Man Regrets Flivver Registration Effort
In August Ohio man checked his old car to register under a new state law. The result shows a radiator leak a bent windshield a broken tail-light and rusted foot-boards. Despite many faults the junker supposedly “will hay do” for its condition.
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Ohio
Boy’s Scotch collie dies after suspected poison in Ralston
We learn today of another dog poisoning episode. Ralston Meek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Meek, owned an eight week old Scotch collie pup he loved as the finest dog. The pup is dead and Ralston endures his first real tragedy.
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Ralston Meek
Harvey Meek
Ralston
Jury verdict tainted by doubt in court room murmur
A tense jury room scene ends with the foreman muttering that the prisoner was not there but the group believes he would have acted had the opportunity arisen. The old man’s solemn line reflects juror uncertainty about guilt.
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Freman
The Ghost of Anthonish and a Hollywood Rattle
A fragmented note references Congress and a film title idea The Ghost of Anthonish. It mentions a morning struggle to rise and hints at a case for a production in Hollywood with spirits in the industry. Squire Herman from Wapakoneta is cited.
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Ghost of Anthonish
Hollywood
Mushroom hunt plan with no dog cited in dialogue
A fragmented page shows a mock exchange between characters Page Howard Sitler and Charley Thomas about mushroom hunting. The dialogue notes Doctor Watson urging Charley to join, but they lack a dog and practical plan.
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Doc Watson
Charley Thomas
Charley
Cc. T
Odd Cigar Stub Rack Honors County Bar Creators
In the district court ante room a wooden rack holds cigar stubs arranged by height for members of the county bar. Fred Blake, a former county clerk, is credited with the invention. Names under each block slip to identify which attorney uses the stub, with taller lawyers at the top.
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Mason Gity
District Court
Blackstone
Fred Blake
Jim Williams
W. A. Westfall
Mrs Pringle Visits Keota for Nelson Family Reunion
Mrs Frank R Pringle traveled to Keota to visit her parents Mr and Mrs William Nelson and to join a family gathering honoring their 54th wedding anniversary on Monday.
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Frank R. Pringle
Keota
William Nelson
There and There Quite An Improvement
Democratic editors praise limited progress saying a do nothing congress is better than one that did everything. The Union Republican notes mixed feelings from Winston-Salem about legislative output.
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Winston- Salem
N. C
Union-Republican
Cox Candidate Backed By Well Known Friends
Friends of former Governor Cox campaign for him in 1924 citing his well known record as the main argument. The Pittsburg Gazette Times notes this as the case’s unfortunate feature.
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Cox
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Generous Europeans Propose U S Gold Redistribution
In Sweden economists advocate redistributing United States gold holdings, reflecting European generosity and concerns over global wealth shares. The Chicago News notes the provocative idea and its potential geopolitical implications.
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Sweden
United States
cChicaco News
First Year Achievements of President Harding
The Toledo Chronicle notes a bipartisan view of Harding's first year asserting it has made good progress. The piece presents praise from diverse readers while acknowledging the administration faces an acid test ahead.
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Harding
Toledo
Chronicle
Great Need For Dawes In Treasury Departments Across Europe
The article notes a massive effort in Europe to craft excuses for debt collectors, while President Harding considers sending Dawes abroad to demonstrate spending policies and blunt the debt issue.
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Treasury Departments
Europe
Atlantic
Harding Muht
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad
An aged testimonial from Mrs Grorce Harper of Los Angeles proclaims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound transformed her health after years of illness. She tells of getting stronger after eight bottles and a Sanative ash treatment and urges others to try the remedy as a true friend indeed.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Lydia E. Pinkham
Thrift Nations Where They Can Buy
A clipped line from the Portland Oregonian notes thrift nations for purchases and expenses. The fragment hints at cost saving strategies and consumer guidance but offers limited context or names. Further details are unavailable in the readable text.
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Portland Oregonian
No Fool Like Apr Old One Believes Bootlegger
A Des Moines Register quip warns that some people mistake bootlegged whiskey for genuine spirits, noting the old belief persists that counterfeit whiskey is real. The remark underscores skepticism about illicit liquor during the era.
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Des Moines Register
Cheering Her Up By A Flustered Lady And A Kindly Priest
A young woman confesses to a priest that every time she passes a mirror she thinks of her beauty. The priest reassures her it is not a sin merely a trifling error in judgement. The anecdote reflects a humorous moral tone from The American Lesson Weekly.
Mrs Griffith Visits Relatives In Brichton Area
Mrs. L. E. Griffith of Crawfordville spent the night with her mother Mrs. Hugh Teeter then went to Brichton to visit her sister Mrs. Glenn Dunbar.
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L. E. Griffith
Crawfordaville
Hugh Teeter
Brichton
Glenn Dunbar
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Fast Main
Mutual
Abe Martin
Wiley Tanger
Bacs
Stephens
Charley Sullivan
Southland
POR
Eventing Journal
Washlington
Krew
Congress
Squire Herman
Wapakoneta
Dunbar Pollies
Graham Theater
Howard Sitler
Cerro Gordo
Mrs. Hardee
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz, M. D
J. BE. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
DR. Irving. Huston
Farmers Union
Washington, IA
S. 1. Bateman
M. D. Blair
RR. W. Gregg
FL & M. Bank
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Brookyart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
J. Db. Dayton
Westchester
Owa
Washington County
Abstract Department
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
R. R
O. F. Boller
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Washington St
RL & PL
Golden State
Westboun
Express
Wednnesday
H. W. Russel
J. C. Melis
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John Park
Washington Lodge
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A. M
H. T. Carris
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus Chapter
W. C. Bell
H. P
Zeredatha Council
Ry & Ss. M
J. Elite Grayson
Bethlehem Commandery
Kerr
B. C
Belva Carris
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Katheryne H. Beatty
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy
Amos Chapter de Molay
Ira Jones
G.C
Frank Langworthy
Lya Order of Moose
Moose Hall
RK. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
O. F.—Covenant Lodge No
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Iowa Ave
W. I. Murdock
Noble Grand
Russell Good
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