Six Cents Verdict In Ford Vs Tribune
A Chicago Tribune defamation suit against Henry Ford ends with a jury awarding Ford six cents in damages for mental suffering after ruling he was not an anarchist. The piece questions who truly “wins” and critiques Ford’s public image and literacy revealed during the trial.
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Chicago Tribune
Mr. Ford
Ford
The
Tribune
United States
Michigan
Henry Ford
United States Senate
Wilhelm the Woodsman and the Kingly Saw
A rhymed sketch contrasts Wilhelm the laboring woodsman with a grand monarch who still cuts wood. The speaker, toiling on mortgaged land, laments his own fatigue while admiring Wilhelm’s strong, steady sawing and wonders how a crippled ruler can perform such feats.
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Wilhelm
Prithee
Billy
Ford judged unfit for statesmanship by critics
The discussion reflects views that Gerald Ford, praised as a business man and popular in several states, lacks the necessary statesmanship and leadership qualities, comparing his public life to foolish acts despite business success and good employer record.
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Ford
War Department plans aerial service for next war
Senate debates League of Nations to maintain peace as the War Department outlines an aerial service plan for future conflict. Sioux City Journal notes the tension between international diplomacy and military preparedness.
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Senate
League of Nations
War Department
Sioux City Journal
Farmers Will Not Strike, Warns Manson Democrat
The article quotes the Manson Democrat urging that farmers will not strike, arguing such action would ruin the country and bring famine to the land, emphasizing the potential national impact of a farmer’s work stoppage.
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America
Manson Democrat
Where Is It The Billion Dollar Billfold Mystery
The Cedar Rapids Gazette questions Congress saving a billion dollars by cutting recent appropriation bills and asks where that money will go and how it helps taxpayers amid ongoing relief concerns.
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Congress
Cedar Rapids Gazette
War trophies for the State Fair headline collection
Uncle Sam supplies a broad assortment of war trophies and relics from French battlefields to the Iowa State Fair. The display covers diverse equipment and paraphernalia illustrating modern combat and its complexities. Ex-doughboys offer expert context for laymen visiting the exhibit.
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Sam
France
Iowa
Germany
Within Gods Keeping
A reflective note quoting Benjamin Whichcote on trusting divine care versus self reliance and the peril of freeing oneself from God’s guidance. It emphasizes surrender over self rule and the uncertainty that follows.
Face of the Master: unselfish comfort yields a glimpse
A quoted maxim notes that giving comfort to others without self interest brings a momentary sight of the Master. The line emphasizes humility and service as a path to spiritual insight.
Drying the rules of hospitality in bone dry times
The Vinton Eagle quotes a friend who says those who “have” do not observe hospitality rules, calling them regular tight corks in a humorous take on strict statutes to curb the treating habit under dry conditions.
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Vinton Eagle
Death of Thy Saints Brightens View From the Throne
A devotional quote by John Austin noting that the death of the saints removes dust to reveal brightness, polishing them into a beautiful luster and setting them as stars around the throne of the Lord.
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John Austin
Old films save the night for Marshalltown readers
The Times Republican notes actors on strike but says city residents can stay home, save money, and enjoy forgotten classics from archives. It mentions no star strike announced yet and suggests many old films remain stored away as new to viewers.
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Altho
Big City
Marshalltown
Times-Republican
Wonder Beyond the Heavens Inspires Pondering
A reflective piece speaks of God dwelling above in stars and the heavens. It notes the mystery of the divine that fills reverence and wonder in believers.
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God
Treasury notices distributed for farm and religious papers
The Herald announces receipt of Treasury Department publicity marked for use in farm papers and the religious press. The paper thanks the department for its discernment.
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Herald
Treasury Department
Oskaloosa Herald
Picturesque Lisbon and Its Hills by the River Tagus
Lisbon, the westernmost European capital, sits along the shores of the Tagus with 11 hills, stretching over five miles of riverfront and three inland. Beyond the narrow channel flow to the sea, while 800 miles west lie the Azores on the horizon.
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Lisbon
Rada de Lisboa
Tagus
Azores
Capper studies living conditions and profiteering in DC
Senator Arthur Capper of Kansas conducts a pewmegoride study on living conditions in the District of Columbia and on profiteering in general.
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Arthur Capper
Kansas
District of Columbia
A Limited Field In Vaccination Debate Cited
Davenport Democrat reports on a view that advancing vaccination among girls is increasingly difficult for doctors to do without visible side effects. The remark reflects concerns in medical and public health circles about vaccine acceptance.
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Tis
Davenport
Well Bet The Kid Was Right
A brief London Tid-Bits quip where an inspector tests a class by asking what a common word sounds like, and a child finally answers Kissed the teacher. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding in a classroom setting.
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Giadot
London
Curious Advertisement Tricks a Young Man in Local Paper
An inquisitive young man sent ten shillings to an occult diviner after reading a local ad asking him to reveal who loves him. The reply stated the woman was his mother, exposing a simple scam.
Idleness Blamed for High U S Living Costs Says Cedar Rapids Men
Cedar Rapids officials and merchants warn idleness hurts production and keeps prices high. They say only a real increase in daily output will reduce costs, as New York markets lack goods and profiteering persists. Consumers face rising shirts, groceries, and other essentials amid scarce supply.
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Cedar Rapids
H. C
N. Y
J. W. McDaniels
Clark-McDaniels
New York
McDaniels
F. W. Damour
Notice of Will Probate for Al Duvall in Washington IA
The Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa states that any instrument purporting to be the last will of the deceased Al Duvall is on file. A hearing for probate is set for September 10 at 9:00 a.m. in the court, with J. D. Glasgow as Clerk.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
al Duvall
J. D. Glasgow
Snowbound Scoot With Lucy Morgan In Fast Cutter
Miss Lucy Morgan appears in George's fast cutter with a charming smile that sparks poetic flirtation. Children shout joy as sleigh bells jingle and a noisy ride stolen by a daring snowbound chase ends with a bystander laughs and cautions about horse power.
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Lucy Morgan
George
Eugene Morgan
George Minafer and the Amberson Mansion Scene
George Minafer praises his trotter as the cutter speeds past Amberson Addition pillars. He points to the Amberson mansion claiming it as his grandfather's while Lucy Harris recalls their late night at the mansion with family and musicians, noting Miss Minafer and relatives dancing.
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George Minafer
George
Amberson Addition
Amberson Mansion
Lucy
Papa
Fanny Minafer
Miss Minafer
Heavy Meat Eaters Must Flush Kidneys With Salts
An enduring health note warns meat overload strains kidneys by producing uric acid. It claims sluggish kidneys cause rheumatism headaches and urinary issues. To flush and stimulate kidneys, take four ounces of Jad Salta daily in water before breakfast and maintain a lithia water drink to keep blood and kidneys clean.
Train Schedule Fragments From Washington Branch 1918
An archival timetable lists westbound and eastbound passenger and freight services on the Washington Branch with arrival and departure times for multiple numbered trains. It notes daily operation with Sundays excluded for several services and mentions a correction dated December 8 1918.
Masonic Lodges Schedule and Officers Listed
LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 A P A M regular meeting 1st Friday. L D Langworthy WM Glenn E B Mace Secretary. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 A A M regular meeting 2nd Friday. L D Langworthy HP J W Morton Secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 KT regular meeting 3rd Friday. J D Glasgow EC J W Morton Recorder. Washington Chapter No. 08 CBS regular meeting second Thursday. Mrs R H Walker WM Mrs Rose Reid Secretary. Visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
L. D. Langworthy
W. M. Glenn EB. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
R H. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
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Shannon
UCR
Cowden
East Main Street
Mutual
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Benjamin Whichcote
U.S
Evening Journal
Glenn E. Plumb
Glenn KE. Viumab
Lin College
Harvard Law School
Magnificent Ambersons
BY Booth Tarrington
Doubleday, Page & Company
W. Russel
Ana Fruey
J. W. Calvert
Covenant Lodge No. 101
I. OO. O. F. Ball
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
R. B. Keller
Gah
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
Res
H. Bateman
Blair Bidg
Chiropractors
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank
M. H, Sartor
M. H. Sartor
Sartor
Sartor Chiropractors
Real Estatle
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
County
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Cc. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal Offich
Morrison & Morrison
Washington, Iowa
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Fitnc Sss
Crail's
Wash'ngton
Brighton
North
Crimean Avenue
Clair Booth
Elmer McFadden
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