Colombia's Grief and the Panama Canal Debate
The essay defends the U S push to build the Panama Canal despite criticism from Colombia and European propaganda. It credits Theodore Roosevelt for decisive action, argues the canal united oceans and boosted global economy, and likens any payout to Colombia to a merely symbolic gesture without moral debt.
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Panama Strip
Panama Feanal
Panama Canal
Isthmus
Canal
Europe
Theodore Roosevelt
Atlantic
Theodore
Colombia
Panama
United States
Canal Territory
Swallow Quotes ABE MARTIN Tone On Peace Timing
Squire Marsh Swallow notes a long wait before quitting the search as Germany is mentioned. He warns against overspending at a soda fountain compared to a saloon and mocks the idea of cutting costs on food like bologna.
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Germany
Squire Marsh Swallow
Rippling Rhymes on Aging and Family Kindness
A reflective poem urges compassion for aging parents as time and frailty advance. It contrasts the harshness of harsh words with the need for patience, support, and gentle care when loved ones grow older and weaker.
Town clock counts decades of duty and dog trainer digression
A local column muses on a forty five year old town clock tallying 2 562 300 hammer blows. Cy DeVry is praised for animal knowledge though not a grammarian while Pomahaska the dog trainer draws laughter for an off color boast. Two cars sped east on Main Street yesterday morning at an estimated 40 to 60 mph, drawing ire from residents.
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Cy DeVry
Pomahaska
East Main Street
Brewers Likely to Consent to Nationalization Trial
An experimental nationalization proposal draws attention as brewers may agree to a test run in the brewing business, according to the Marshalltown Times-Republican. The editorial notes support for trying the policy as a national experiment and anticipates favorable reaction from industry players.
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
Bryan Named Democratic Presidential Candidate
A Southern Democratic journal declares William J. Bryan the party standard bearer for next year. The note suggests the claim should settle the contest without the need for a general election.
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Bryan
Sioux City Journal
Government action urged against food profiteers
The Humboldt Republican warns that without strong government action this winter there will be upheaval due to food profiteers. The notice frames rising prices as a collective danger and calls for decisive intervention.
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Humboldt
Publicity contrasts in magazine advertising claims
The piece critiques advertising displays from correspondence schools, noting flashy illustrations and motto laden copy such as Get out of the Dinner Pail Class and You Can Make More Money With Your Coat On. It describes images of workers rising in status and the era’s hopeful messaging, then hints at new realities behind the scenes.
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Arie
Rea
Pay scales for trades in Vinton area echoed in editorial
The Vinton Eagle notes sign painters helpers earning 10 dollars per day draftmen 18 dollars per week executives 25 dollars a week and milk wagon drivers 35 dollars. The piece comments that educating oneself seems penalized as the trend grows.
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Vinton Eagle
Frazier for President Emerges as Nonpartisan League Plan
Washington dispatch in the New York Herald reports Gov. Lynn J. Frazier of North Dakota poised to run for president under the Nonpartisan League. If endorsed by Republicans, he may run as an independent to build a national organization pushing socialization, press control, and utilities nationalization.
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Washington Dispatch
New York
Lynn J. Frazier
North
North Dakota
League
A. C. Townsley
Minnesota
Representaive Knutson
House
Steenerson
Committee On
Wisconsin
la Follette
Montana
Nebraska
Trained Nurse Endorses Mayr's Wonderful Remedy
A former nurse recounts personal relief from stomach and liver trouble after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. She urges other sufferers to try it, claiming the preparation removes intestinal mucus and reduces inflammation linked to widely noted ailments. A refund guarantee is hinted.
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Mayr
Marine
Lémmon
Phar
Dru
Mission Messages on Evangelizing the World
A faith lesson urging believers to fulfill the Great Commission. It outlines the obligation and power of missions, the scope from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth, and the example of the first foreign missionaries Barnabas and Paul in acts 13 and 14 with their trials, miracles, and steadfast witness.
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Jesus
Christan Missions
Jerusalem
Christ
Barnabas
Sal
Holy Spirit
Antioch
Elymas
Flymas
Sergius Paulus
Gog
Paul
Jupiter
Mercury
Teontum
Stephen
God
Without Loyalty to Christ We Lose True Christianity
Fragmentary text suggests a critique of Christianity lacking loyalty to Jesus Christ, using a metaphor of a solar system without the sun to illustrate spiritual emptiness and misdirection.
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Christ
Inward Beauty and Truth in Divine Life
Fragmentary quotation discusses inward beauty and divine truth not known until it is digested. Mentions John Smith and Whichcote in a reflective, devotional tone. The text appears as a historical aside with unclear context and attribution.
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John Smith
Angel Images in Amberson Circle Dinner Talk
Fred Kinney and Morgan discuss Georgie Minafer and Isabel Amberson. Kinney mocks Georgie as a satanic fool while Morgan argues mothers see angels in their sons, revealing tension over Georgie’s influence and Isabell’s worshipful gaze.
Old Times and New Times Clash in Isabel Amberson Dance
Morgan bursts in with bright talk about Isabel Amberson and a dance with her. Kinney pretends to doubt, recalling Fanny and the past. Morgan declares there are no old times only new times, as the scene shifts toward continuation.
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United States
Colombia
New World
Panama
Atlantic
Pacific
Isabel
Mr. Kinney
Isabel Amberson
Fanny
Kinney
Morgan
Inside Bathing For Health From Hot Water And Limestone
A promotional health note urges starting each day with a glass of hot water mixed with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion clearer skin and reduced headaches and bad breath after one week and costs little.
Railway Timetable Corrections for May 19 1919
Railway timetable update lists eastbound and westbound trains with arrival and departure times, station notes, and exceptions. It includes Washington Branch local passengers and freight services, noting daily operation except Sundays and specific annulments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and certain Fridays.
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Washington
H. W. Russel
Masonic and Allied Bodies Schedule Monthly Meetings
LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M regular meetings first Friday each month. Cyrus Chapter No 18 BR A Mee regular meetings second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT regular meetings third Friday. Washington Chapter No 9 OIS regular meetings second Thursday. Visiting fraternities welcome and listed officers names.
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Washington Lodge
L. D. Laneworthy
W. M. Glenn EB
Mace
Cyrus Chapter
A. Mee
L. D. Langworthy
H. P
J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
Ef. C
Washington
O. 1 S
R H. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
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Laddy
Daddy
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Christian Missions
Magnificent Ambersons
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Doubleday, Page & Company
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Mr. Morgan
Fred
Georgie Minafer
Amberson House
Georgie
Minafer
Aimberson
Theongel
Georgie Miniter
Washington Branch
Ovenant Lodge No. 101
N. Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
B. Keller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
DR. &. H. Bateman
Blair
Chiropractors
Cordelia BE. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Savas
M. H
Sartor Mra
Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Uare
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
REAL
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Wash! County
Austin Sutherland
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
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W. H. Butterfield
Crail
Wash'ngton
Brighton
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