The Real vs the Ideal in the Fiume Dispute
The peace conference faces a rift over Italy’s claim to Adriatic coast lands and Fiume. President Wilson argues Austria-Hungary’s collapse changes needs, while Italy demands honoring London pact terms. England and France balance two conflicting agreements as Italian public opinion leans to the Italian commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Adriatic
Austria- Hungary
England
France
Fiume
Wilson
Europe
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Austria
Frustrated Man Promises Rampage Against Society
Poem expresses violent intent including bombing churches and schools, shooting clerks, and looting. It envisions a lawless future with no cops, praising murder and crime as a path to “freedom” and vindication, urging the desolation of institutions and public fear.
Enduring Antagonisms Stall Reforms in Europe
The passage notes that despite victory by certain factions, they face denial and perceive bias against them by former enemies. Deep national and racial hostilities in Europe hinder the advance of higher governmental ideals along the reforms pathway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Dandelion crop safe from frost amid other regional notes
The report states frost will not seriously injure the dandelion crop. Marshalltown plans a 360000 hotel while a 125000 Washington building proceeds. A road trip is advised for liver health, though cars suffer. Michigan eyes Victory Loan, Iowa consistently over the top. Dandelions may rise in popularity after July 1, prompting questions about garden digging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Iowa
Mickie Says Yes Sir We Sent Our Statement
A candid note from Mickie states they will pay and that their paper and ink suppliers trust their reliability. They acknowledge frequent delays in paying and say they must get money when due or risk delaying their offerings.
She Must Take It Castor Oil Dose Itself Critique
In a clipped comment from the Sioux City Journal the writer compares Germany to a boy forced to swallow castor oil. The piece uses sharp satirical language to urge compliance with a demand or expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Sioux City Journal
Darius Cobb Painter Dies at 84 in Newton Upper Falls
Darius Cobb, renowned painter of portraits and landscapes, died at his Newton Upper Falls home at eighty four. His best known work includes The Master, completed in his eightieth year after four years of work. Other notable pieces are Christ Before Pilate and Paul Revere's Ride, with Last Comrade housed in the State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton
Mass
Darius Cobb
Newton Upper Falls
Paul Revere
Free food in Russia sparks more enthusiasm than free love order
A quoted line from the Des Moines Register remarks on public appetite for food aid versus political policy. The snippet contrasts material aid with social reform in a sharp editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Des Moines Register
Lenine and Trotzky Split Spoof Provokes Post Speculation
The Leavenworth Post mocks the question of a Lenine and Trotzky break, while the Oskaloosa Herald quips on the cost of such a split, reflecting satirical newsroom banter of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenine and Trotzky
Leavenworth Post
Oskaloosa Herald
Iowa Legislators Face Wife Questions Over Des Moines Scandal
Perry Chief reports that every Iowa legislator will be asked by his wife whether he was involved in the Des Moines girl scandal and each will answer that he was not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Des Moines
Perry
Chicago raids on I. W. W. quarters find no occupants
Police aided by federal agents raid a flat near Ninety-second street and Commercial avenue after a Sioux City tip. They seize large quantities of I. W. W. literature from the publishing bureau at 1 West Madison street but arrest no one.
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Chicago
Ninety-second Street
Commercial Avenue
Sioux City
I. W. W. Publishing Bureau
West
Madison Street
Aliens to Leave Nation. Billions in Savings Exposed
The Burlington Hawkeye cites a claim that 1,300,000 aliens will depart the country with four billion dollars in savings. The piece notes the American Bankers Association would be horrified by such a large outflow of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bankers’ Association
Burlington
Lesson in Free Trade and Lumber Exports
The article notes a large Canadian lumber flow into the United States as free imports, while a U S firm dismisses 500 workers. Canada imposes tariffs on American lumber, and the piece critiques free trade policies as harming domestic industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellingham
Canada
United States
Lealie
Miller’s Antiseptic Oil Snake Oil Ad Prospect
An old advertisement touts Mil ler’s Antiseptic Oil, claiming deep penetration through leather and into joints and throat pain. It markets 30c 60c and 1.00 dollar bottles with a money back guarantee and urges presenting the tearout at a drug store and Sherman Bros. as advertisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continent
Miller
Sherman Bros
Stanley Miller Is Named Better After Medical Consultation
A trio of physicians conferred last evening on Postmaster Stanley Miller. They concluded the illness will be lengthy but recovery is likely. One lung shows no pus and other lung is badly affected. rest and patience are needed to restore health.
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Stanley Miller
Bright Future Prospects for Mexican Mining Ventures
Charles in Dolores Ta Dolores writes from Mexico City about securing Regina Jurez for El Pilar and Cuauhtemoc mines, improving railways, and a peaceful Morelos with few bandits. He notes American interest, rising credit, and optimism for mining, development, and investment amid repairs and new governors.
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W. P. Littlefield
Mexico City
Rio Grande
D. F
Regina Jurez
Florea
el Pilar
Cuauhtemoc
Morelos
Zapata
Pablo Gonzales
Mexico
Round Grove Park Opens Free To Public In Greene Iowa
Round Grove near the Shell Rock river opens for the season May 1 through November 1. The ten acre park, bought this spring by C. M. Mather of Greene, offers shade clear waters fishing bathing and boating with no charge to visitors.
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Greene
Round Grove
Iowa
Shell Rock River
C. M. Mather
Pershing Highway
New York May Permit Sunday Baseball Debate
An ordinance to allow playing baseball after 2 PM Sunday with admission fees no higher than weekdays was introduced by New York aldermen. Debates were postponed a week as the measure follows a state bill signed by Governor Smith authorizing municipalities to decide on Sunday baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Board of Aldermen
Smith
How to Tell Your Favorite Tobacco by Smell
Smokers can judge tobacco by rubbing it between the palms and inhaling. Flavorings improve burning and taste, with Tuxedo Tobacco using chocolate as its distinctive addition. Aged Sansena tobacco and chocolate make a pure fragrance easily detected by the nose.
American League Baseball Games To Be Played Here
A note references upcoming American League baseball games to be hosted at the local venue, signaling scheduled matchups and the return of league action to the city fields.
Beta Theta Pi to Build New Fraternity House at Iowa
Beta Theta Pi at Iowa University bought a 2500 dollar site on a hill overlooking the Iowa River. If alumni contribute, an 85000 dollar chapter house will be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa City
Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
Iowa University
Lowa River
Bede Cottage Auctioned on Boston Common Derbyshire
The Bede cottage on Boston common Derbyshire, known from George Eliot's Adam Dede as the original home, was sold at auction for 2675 dollars. The sale includes the building attached that served as the workshop of Adam and Seth Bede.
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Bede
George Fliot
Adam Dede
Boston Common
Derbyshire
Adam
Seth Bede
Drink Hot Water Each Morning For Health Benefits
A health column urges drinking a glass of hot water with limestone phosphate before breakfast to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims this practice flushes toxins, improves digestion, and restores vitality, noting the phosphate is inexpensive and tasteless.
Want Ads Railway Time Table Corrected to June 1 1918
The page lists eastbound and westbound train times for Nos 12 30 86 88 11 49 87 89 and branch services with arrivals and departures. Specific times include 4:02 am 6:10 pm 6:35 pm 9:45 am 12:26 am 2:30 am and 5:15 pm among others with daily and Sunday note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paahaneny
Washington Branch
Fraternal Lodge Meetings Set for Monthly Dates
Washington Masonic bodies announce regular meetings on the first Friday for LODGES No. 26 and related chapters and commandery. Officers include L D Laneworthy W M and Glenn E Mace secretary for LODGE No. 26, with other leaders named for Cyrus Chapter No. 18 and Bethlehem Commandery No. 45. Visiting brethren welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Lodge
A. FP
A. M
L. D. Laneworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
WL. D. Langworthy
Covenant Lodge 101 Meets Tuesday Evenings
Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets every Tuesday at 7:30 in the Lo. F. hall on North Iowa Avenue. Visiting members are invited to attend. Carl B. Schneider, noble grand, R. 8. Keller.
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Covenant Lodge No
Lo . F. Hall
N. Iowa
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
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Evening Journal
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Washington
Mutual
Abe Martin
Tell Binkley
Walt Mason
Brotherhood of Man
Marshalltown
Mickie
U. S
Littlefield
Mentico
Meico
Charles
Ta Dolores
Avenido
Round Grove Park
Gotham
Beco Cottage
H. W. Russel
OM. &It. Pr
Lim
W Calvert. Agert
Vinci
Sandford
Maine
C. D. Haines
Springfield
Charles T. Harder
Filions
Wesk
Sfree
Dru
U. S. Army & Navy Tablet CO
West Broadway
N.Y
Lo. O. F
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
5. H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
General Practice of Medicine
Be. EB
Stutsman
F. & M. Bank
Red Mutual
Chiropractors
Bae
M. H
Chi
Klein Kiothing
J. J. Foley
F. & M. Bankwell
DulMaing
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
County
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
R. R
C. J. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Bide Bq
Richer, Livingston & Eicher
LAW
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail's
Wash'ngton
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