Ohio battle over Harding Cox votes and hopes
Republicans doubt Senator Harding can carry Ohio citing Governor Cox’s repeated wins in a split GOP state. Cox never won a majority, often benefited from party splits and wartime dynamics, while Harding beat Cox in 1914 when both were up. The analysis urges Democrats to win over Harding supporters to secure Ohio’s electoral votes.
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Senator Harding
Ohio
Cox
Harding
Repubican
Governor Cox
Willis
Wilson
Pomerene
Quotereflects on shop clerk overpricing clothing and Sunday danger
ABE MARTIN jokes about a clerk who has never met you managing to sell your wife a night shirt four sizes too big. He quips that it’s almost natural to be killed on a Sunday, reflecting frontier humor and daily concerns.
Westward Gas Shortage Sows Despair and Strife
A Western Slope crisis leaves travelers without fuel as gasoline rations vanish and stations refuse service. Citizens mourn lost mobility and hope while families face hardship. In a separate note, Miss Taylor’s field work in Chicago Bohemian settlement aids segregated children from Ogontz nursery, prompting local support and curiosity about rural life.
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Wiebe
Ohe
Ogontz Day Nursery
Chicago
Miss Taylor
Washington
Jimmie Cox Says Await Ohio Result Before Posting
A brief note quotes Jimmie Cox stating they will wait for Ohio confirmation before publishing results in that state. The remark indicates coordination across state results and emphasizes accuracy. No additional details on specific events or figures are provided.
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Jimmie’ Cox
Ohio
Oskaloosa Census Mood Catches Public Interest
Readers note varying census counts across towns with Washington’s tally pending and curiosity rising about growth or decline. Local market schemes push “Gasoline Economizers” to boost efficiency but are exposed as moth balls. frauds halted by the Associated Advertising Clubs of the World.
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Oskaloosa
Washington
Rail rates spark call for more passenger equipment
A Cherokee Democratic note warns that even a small fare increase will require better passenger service. The feature reflects front porch campaigns in Cherokee and cites J.W. Jarnagin of Des Moines commenting on statewide events and Miss Letha Taylor of Washington, Iowa, training in Chicago.
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Iowa
J.W. Jarnagin
Des Moines
Letha Taylor
Washington
Chicago
Fox Trot Here To Stay Says Dancing Masters
Cleveland August 13 The International Association of the Masters of Dancing opened its twenty seventh annual convention with a ruling that the fox trot and easier waltz cannot be supplemented The modern dancer seeks less mental and physical exertion leading to the decline of rigorous steps Waltzes and two steps from ten years ago are attempting a comeback but the masters say it cannot be done
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Cleveland
International Association of the Masters of Dancing
Harding Should Beat Cox in Ohio
Washington August 14. The Republican Publicity Association argues the Democratic ticket was chosen for expediency. It contends Cox cannot win Ohio, while Harding leads in Ohio voting trends and national returns. The piece analyzes historical Ohio votes and Cox’s electoral viability versus Harding.
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Washington
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
Cox
Harding
Roosevelt
Ohio
New York
Abraham Lincoln
White House
Congress
Oskaloosa Loses 39 in Census Count
The census bureau lists 1920 population figures with declines and gains across cities. Oskaloosa, Iowa shows a population of 9,427, down 39 residents or 0.4 percent, among other changes nationwide including Marion County Indiana and Salt Lake City Utah.
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Oskaloosa
Washington
Census Bureau
Ft. Dodge
Ila
Albia
Green County
Monmouth
Elwood
Ind
Danville
Centralia
Marion County
Indianapolis
Salt Lake County
Utah
Salt Lake City
Roosevelt Speech Attacks War Spending and Accountability
Marshalltown Times-Republican notes that in a speech referenced to Vice Presidential nominee Roosevelt, critics claim Democratic management of wartime funds led to vast expenditures with little military return. It cites aviation, spruce, nitrate, powder plants, and military gear spending, questioning the value and accountability of over a billion dollars spent before the armistice.
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Mr. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Pershing
Nitro
W. Va
Nashville
Hercules Powder Company
Raspberries Bring Big Income On Small Farm
Tipton August 13 Wm Straub finished marketing berries from his one acre patch. He sold 842 boxes of red berries and 2 420 boxes of black berries for 1 020 79 dollars. He will market garden produce and keeps a steady income from chickens and eggs on his six and a half acre farm. Straub argues small land with smart work yields income comparable to larger farms.
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Tipton
Straub
Alls Catarrh Medicine Promises Deafness Cure
Local text describes catarrhal deafness caused by inflamed Eustachian tube and claims Alls Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to restore normal mucous membranes. It promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot help and advertises Druggists 5c and free circulars from J J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio.
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J. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
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