Not a Partisan Issue Over League Constitution Debate
The editorial argues against labeling the League of Nations constitution debate as partisan. It credits the Senate with guiding the process, notes changes achieved through the round robin, and says Democrats Republicans progressives and stand-patters all involved. It contends the issue transcends party lines and reflects broader democratization aims.
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United States
League of Nations
Wilson
Journal
United States of America
Senate
League
Rippling Rhymes on Human Life and Hardship
A reflective verse laments the dull lives of animals contrasted with human longing for higher aims. The speaker notes income tax troubles, deafness, and distrust of merchants, yet remains grateful for being human despite life’s bitterness.
United States rejects entanglement with European affairs
Speaker argues that the United States should not be entangled in European matters through the League of Nations. He contends the current representation is unfair and urges protecting the Monroe Doctrine and western hemisphere obligations. He calls for amending the League constitution only to safeguard U.S. interests.
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League of Nations
United States
League Assembly
One
Great Britain
League
Europe
Corn stalks height sparks regional rivalry
A South Dakota display boasts a 13 foot corn stalk while a 14 foot 4 inch stalk was shown at the Journal office, but Iowa maintains higher standards by about a foot and 4 inches, prompting playful bragging about regional yields.
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South Dakota
Journal Office
Iowa
Soldier memorial opinion sought for Washington form
The Journal invites readers to vote on the form of a Washington memorial. An informal ballot is provided elsewhere in the paper for convenient marking and submission to J. B. Crail to aid in deciding the memorial’s design.
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J. B. Crail
Washington
Burlington Tri-State Fair Hosts Annual Bicycle Race
The Burlington Tri-state fair featured its annual bicycle race yesterday with no fatalities. Spectators enjoyed the event as much as if a daredevil crash had occurred, though speeds fell short of Barney Oldfield’s standards.
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Burlington Tri-state Fair
Barney Oldfield
Postal clerks seek pay raise to 1800 2400
The Des Moines Capital notes postal employees, public servants, demand a minimum of 1800 and maximum of 2400 dollars for post office clerks. They state no threat to the government and urge Congress to authorize a proper increase via the postmaster general.
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Congress
Des Moines
The Profiteer's Choice in Sioux City Journal
A clipped editorial voices a binary sore point for readers about profiteers torn between joining a popular fad or facing legal consequences. It frames the dilemma as a moral test between public gains and private gain in midwestern civic life.
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Sioux City Journal
Beating of Doughboy Prisoners At Higher Levels Debated
An Oskaloosa Herald excerpt notes that senior officers bore responsibility for the beating of doughboy prisoners, while also implying a reversal of blame with the saying that those higher up were lower down.
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Oskaloosa
Clergymen Work Harder Than Actors Stated Quote
A Cedar Rapids Republican remark argues the clergy face tougher conditions than striking actors. The comment appears as a provocative comparison amid labor disputes, reflecting editorial tone on trades and professions affected by strikes.
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Cedar Rapids
Cost of living crisis sparks government intervention debate
The Knoxville Journal argues that the current outcry over living costs is largely hysteria and that government interference could worsen the distressing situation.
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Knoxvilly Journal
The Double MTAMADIA DS ban sparks debate
A fragmented report notes bans spreading in several areas on a topic labeled Double mtamadiads. Officials weigh restrictions amid public concern and unclear guidelines.
Immodest Swimwear Debate Stirring at Beachfront
A Vinton Eagle quote questions beach fashion and modesty, criticizing bandy shank and knotty jointed figures as immodest yet noting the girl may be pretty. The author implies men cause annoyance as beachgoers wander in near-naked attire.
City of Comrades at Fox portrays social contrasts on screen
Goldwyn's City of Comrades shown at the Fox Theatre in two matinee and evening performances. Tom Moore stars as Frank Melbury, exiled due to drink, opposite Leena Owen as Regina Barry and Otto Hoffman as Lovey. The film juxtaposes luxury and slum life, rich and poor, with sharp gowns and ragged refuge, presenting a poignant social study through Basil King's script and Moore's performance.
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Tom Moore
Goldwyn
Basil King
FOX Theatre
Four Hundred
Frank Melbury
Regina Barry
Leena Owen
Lovey
Otto Hoffman
Melbury
Mary Warren
Barry
Lovey and
Comrades
In Praise of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy
Mrs Carrie Fusner of Zanesville Ohio extols Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for cholera morbus and bowel troubles. She credits fifteen years of use by herself and husband with reliable relief citing Lemmon's Drug Store as a source of the advertisement copy.
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Chamberlain
Carrie Fusner
Zanesville
Ohio
Lemmon
Adyvt
Ford libel suit costs limited to fifty dollars
Henry Ford may receive at most 50 dollars in costs from the Chicago Daily Tribune in addition to the 6 cent damages. Alfred Lucking said he would review the governing law, while others stated that costs collectible cannot exceed the judgment, potentially leaving Ford with only 6 cents in costs if damages are under 50 dollars.
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Mount Clemens
Mich
Henry Ford
Chicago Daily Tribune
Alfred Lucking
Ford
The
Tribune
Hoarded Butter Seized in Chicago by Federal Agents
Federal agents seized eighty five thousand pounds of butter from Chicago cold storage and freight cars in a first drive against hoarders and profiteers. Warranted seizures aim to force disclosure and curb sugar and canned goods hoarding with warrants prepared for owners.
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Chicago
Department of Justice
Federal
United States
Clyne
Washington
U. S
Henry Deike
Embargo on Coal to Duluth During Northern Strike
An embargo on coal shipments from Eastern ports to Duluth and nearby docks was issued by the head of the lakes ports department of the railroad administration. The move pauses movement to Duluth Superior and adjacent docks during the coal dock workers strike. Railway shopmen have returned to work and ore docks at Duluth Superior Two Harbors and the Iron ranges are operating, with Great Northern docks at Allone incomplete.
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Duluth
Minn
Lakes
E. L D. Brigham
Railroads Administration
Superior
Great Northern
Allones
Almost a Shadow Afraid to Eat
My son-in-law was 80 bad from stomach trouble and reduced to almost a shadow. He feared eating as gas bloating pressed on his heart. An old druggist urged Mayr's Wonderful Remedy and in two months he recovered, could eat anything, and works hard daily. The simple preparation removes catarrhal mucus and inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince. money refunded Lemmon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
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Mayr
Lemmon
Assembly Invitation Sparks Mixed Reactions After Accident
After a snowbank incident, Georgie Amberson recovers and quips about Pendennis as the group rides a repaired sewing machine carriage. Isabel tends him with care while Morgan and Isabel’s renewed rapport unsettles George, who lurks amid shifting family tensions and a promising social invitation.
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Fanny Minafer
Georgie
Amberson
Lucy
Miss Fanny
George
Pendennis
Gene Morgan
Lucy Morgan
Morgan
George Amberson
Eugene
Railway Time Table Excerpt From 1918 Schedule
Passenger and freight train listings for Washington Branch and connections show arrival and departure times, daily and Sunday patterns, and special notes. Noted agents H W Russel and J W Calvert indicate official verification, with corrections dated December 8 1918 and occasional service changes including annulments and stock extras for passenger use.
Masonic Lodges Hold Regular Monthly Meetings
Washington Lodge No. 26 A M and A P regular meets on the first Friday night each month. Cyrus Chapter No. 38 R A M meets on the second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 K T meets on the third Friday. Washington Chapter No. 08 OES holds meeting on the second Thursday. Visiting brothers welcome.
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Washington Lodge
L. D Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
R H. Walker
Rose Reid
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