Harvey Weekly Quits Amid Harvey’s Ambassadorship
The article notes Colonel George Harvey’s appointment as ambassador to Great Britain and the cessation of his wartime publication Harvey’s Weekly. It reflects Democratic party tensions, Harvey’s break with Woodrow Wilson, and comparisons to Herbert Hoover’s political stance, framing the shift as a public service pivot and partisan reaction.
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George Harvey
Great Britain
Col. Harvey
Woodrow Wilson
Harvey
Henry Waterson
Bryan
House
Lansing
Pabices
Senate
Tomwehe
Cena
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Colonel Harvey
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason The Old Man
Poem recounts an elderly man at sea age eighty two with hopeful plans and a bold spirit who dies in bed after dreaming. The speaker admires the man and cautions against believing aging ends ambition while promising to keep creativity alive in old age.
Right to Act Seen As United States’ Need
The passage reflects on a large segment of people who believed their actions were justified by the country’s needs, asserting a perceived right to intervene during a critical period. It frames the actions as widely supported by many who thought they understood the nation’s course.
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United States
Diet for the School Child Promotes Milk as Daily Nutrition
Miss Sophia Poetgieter presents a healthful feeding case for daily milk for every child and explains milk’s solid content compared to meat. The piece argues milk is a real food and urges prioritizing milk over other items in budgeting, with future milk recipe notes promised.
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Sophia Poetgieter
Minnesota Statehood History and Wheat Leader Status
Minnesota formed from parts of the Northwest Territory and the Louisiana Purchase with the Mississippi as a dividing line. It was admitted to the Union in 1858. its area is about 84 000 square miles and it is a leading wheat producer with twelve presidential electors.
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Minnesota
Northwest Territory
Mississippi River
France
Great Britain
United States
Congress
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Louisiana
Missouri
Iowa
Duluth
Lake Superior
Father Hennepin
la Salle
Upper
Mississippi
Falls of St. Anthony
Minneapolis
Father Galtier
St. Paul
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Milk Before Movies Brings Kids Milk Over Movie Prices
A newspaper note urges prioritizing milk for children over movie outings. It recommends evaporated milk as a cheaper, versatile substitute when fresh milk is unavailable, advising that diluted evaporated milk has the same nutritional value as fresh milk and suggesting using it in cocoa or foods for kids.
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Turkey
Train Mangles Boy Red Oak
April 30. Two 6 year old boys Willie Breese and Joseph Marcum found a sandpile by Burlington tracks. Joseph crawled under a box car for a paddle and was run over and killed. Willie ran to his mother but could not speak. Mrs. Marcum found her son in a crushed, gore covered condition and collapsed.
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Red Oak
Willie Breese
Joseph Marcum
Burlington Tracks
Joseph
Willie
Barrier Sues Over Car Replevin Across Counties
James J. Barrier sues A. M. Cowger in district court alleging false attachment of an automobile. The writ allegedly issued in Jefferson county and served in Mahaska county by a Wapello county sheriff, with the case before Judge Cornell.
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Ottumwa
James J. Barrier
A. M. Cowger
Cornell
Jefferson County
Mahaska County
Wapello County
Real Meaning of Thrift in Public Benefit
Thrift is not mere stinginess but the careful use of income. It includes spending less than earned and investing savings in ventures that yield returns for both individuals and the public.
Auto Bone Yard offers Ford parts at half price
We wreck Fords and supply most parts at half the cost. New accessories include foot feeds, radius rods, cut-outs, Hassler steering wheels, front springs, 1914 Ford touring body, and upholstery. Also a large stock of used tires and a new line of 30x3 tires with prices.
Insurance in Iowa claims and finances detailed for twenty companies
Twenty of Iowa’s twenty two life insurers paid claims totaling 9.57 million dollars in 1920 with assets of about 108.0 million and other outlays of 14.2 million. Premium income reached 8.58 million within the state and total in force across Iowa stood at 1.136 billion.
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Iowa
Iowa State Insurance Commission
Iown
Insurance in Force and Claims Totals for 1920
The text records that insurers then held in force coverage totaling $624,342,186.55. It notes 65 companies issued and restored $160,099,297.30 in 1920, and $18,023,453.29, while 52 companies incurred other claims amounting to $4,391,102.89.
Fire bug escape rambling suspect linked to Davenport blazes
Davenport police identify Olivier Nordstrom of Boone Iowa as the man who started a fire at the Burtis theatre and three other Davenport buildings Tuesday morning. Nordstrom, an escapee from Independence Iowa state asylum, alternated between claiming involvement in a nationwide World War Veterans plot and admitting sole responsibility. Police deem him insane and maintain he was the arsonist, not part of any larger gang.
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Tolbert
Olsen
Davenport
Tolbert Olsen
Burtis
Olivier Nordstrom
Boone
Independence
Iowa
World War Veterans Organization
Olson
Nordstrom
World War Veterans’ Organization
Refuse Printers Demands Cedar Rapids Shops Close
Cedar Rapids printers refuse demands and plan to close shops before accepting a 44 hour work week. The dispute centers on working hours and union action with tension rising as talks stall and employers push for staffing flexibility.
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Cedar Rapids
Factory Faces Threatened Strike Over 44 Hour Week
The firm has refused the union printers pressmen and bookbinders demand for a forty four hour week starting May 1 and warned it will shut down if a strike occurs. Past relations were amicable and officials hope to settle through international mediation before Monday to delay or avoid a walkout.
Boy Saves 500 In Year
Oakland Iowa April 30 a 15 year old farm hand Harry Surber saves 500 dollars his year’s wages his frugality stands out He lives in Oakland and attends school and now works for his brother Ray Surber at Imperial Nebraska
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Oakland
Iowa
Harry Lurber
Ray Surber
Imperial
Nebr
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Washington
E. Main Street
Mutual
Ist
Ist Eee
Oun
Harvey's Weekly
Abe Martin
Wilson
Amy Tanger
Walt Mason
Jay
Dotard
Jean Paig Slack
Graham Theatre
Jonathan Brace
Waukesha
Wis
H. R. Sitter
Claude H. Ryan
H. RK. Sitler
Prop
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Partiewara
Iowa Gas & Electric Comp’y
Physicians and Surgeons
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J. &. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank
Irvin BE. Huston
Corher Square
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
Praones
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
T. A. Miciels
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Washington, Iowa
Abstract Department
Chiropractors
Ss. B. Watson
Towa
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Towa
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Boy
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
E. J. Cheney & Co
Ohio
Eastbous
Golden State Limitaes
Ives
Golden State
Iran
H. W. Russel
C. B
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Washington Lodge
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A. M
J. Enlitt Grayson
Arthur Goodin
O. EB. S
Ma Lavada Kerr
W. M
Myrtl Speer
Damascus Shreve
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Worthy
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
I. E. Mitchell
D. C. Russell
1. O. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
1. O. OU
North
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Noble
Roy Maple
Brighton
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Iowa Avenue
Ralph Zeck
Elmer McFadden
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