A Moral Sacrifice Over China and the Peace Treaty
The speaker argues the peace treaty fails China and Japan fairness, noting China refused to sign. It claims the United States conformed to European and Asiatic intrigues, sacrificing moral standards and weakening U.S. stance toward China and Japan. The piece warns against binding future commitments that block America from expressing its ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
League of Nations
Japan
Shantung
United States
For Sale A Reed Baby Buggy Ad Then Withdrawn
A simple for sale ad for a reed baby buggy in fair condition appeared in the paper. After three days of publication and a night of phone calls and street demands, the advertiser withdrew the ad under cover of darkness claiming other duties and frustration with the ongoing sales effort.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A brief poem by Walt Mason on optimism and weather shifting moods. The narrator contrasts cheerful springs and autumns with harsh summers where heat and pests erode cheer, noting sunny dispositions fade under sunburn and discomfort. He cites Sunny Jims who glow in good seasons but wilt in summer.
Ambersons Era Letters and a College Romance
In a campus setting George Amberson frames a life of family duty, vanity, and evolving affections. Letters reveal his strained pride and growing tension with Lucy Morgan as he faces his grandfather’s estate and a changing town. The tale contrasts youth and aging, ambition and romance within the Amberson circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Morgans
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Lucy
Modjeska
Duke
Soret
Plasher
Tom
Harry
Fanny
New York
G. A.M
Withal
Alberson Hotel
Mr. Kinney
Fred Kinney
Wilbur Minafer
Nand
George Amberson and
Lacey
Pred Kinney
Papa
Eugene
Isabel Amberson
Tuley
Minafer
Advertising Pays Even If The Item Is A Baby Buggy
A Wilmington Ohio News column shows a dialogue about selling second-hand goods through classifieds. The editor argues that advertisements capture attention and that the advertiser can profit by placing a small ad amid numerous others. The piece emphasizes belief in the power of ads to reach readers and prompt responses.
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Pshaw
Charlie
News
Wilmington
Ohio
Europe to Prevent Famine by Action Not Talk
Dispatches from Russia note ongoing defeats as experts urge concrete work. The Glove Gazette highlights progress after the armistice last November and questions Bolshevik endurance under daily setbacks reported by the Des Moines Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Mason City Globe Gazette
Russia
Des Moines Register
Sing Sing Prisoners Fed On 27 Cents A Day
A Sioux City Journal note claims prisoners at Sing Sing are fed well on 27 cents daily and warns that wider circulation could spark demand for admission to the facility.
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Sing Sing
Sioux City Journal
Railroads deficit figures spark tax payer concern
The New York World notes a June deficit of 22.1 million for railroads, with a six month shortfall of 289.28 million. If kept, year end contributions by taxpayers could approach 550 million, nearly covering the prewar annual government expenses.
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New York World
Editor's Mail Mix-Up Sparks Dark Humor
A Western newspaper editor mourns two subscribers and mails advice by mistake. One letter about raising twins received harmfully misdirected guidance to cover them with straw and burn, while the grasshopper query got a castor oil and gum rubbing remedy.
Clever Willie Admits Gaps In Exam Answers
A teacher reviews Willie Johnson’s exam papers and finds that while Willie answered nine of twelve questions politely, nine words reveal there is no information on the subject for the remaining questions.
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Willie Johnson
Willie
Baseball scores from national leagues and associations
In National League standings Chicago blank Philadelphia two to zero and Cincinnati seven to four with New York seven to six over St Louis Boston four, others: American League Chicago three Washington zero Detroit four Philadelphia three Cleveland fourteen Boston seven New York five St Louis two. American Association Kansas City five Milwaukee three. no other games scheduled. Evanaville two Moline Veorta and Pe Bloomington and Hines.
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Cincinnati de Doveserdsces Venet
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Scoowoodl
Brooklyn Weereeebs
Boston
Bt. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Cleveland
St Louis
Washington
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Evanaville
Moline
Veorta
Pe Bloomington
Hines
Nemesis Goddess of Justice and Retribution
The text describes Nemesis as a Greek goddess personifying the fair distribution of fortune and misfortune to each person. It emphasizes her role in justice and retribution balancing luck and fate.
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Nemesis
Woman Novelist Debates Identity and Love Dilemma
A female author laments a double bind in marriage where sticking to beliefs costs affection and clinging to affection risks losing selfhood. She argues a balance between independence and partnership is essential for fulfillment.
Railway Timetable Corrections May 19 1919
The timetable lists corrected east and westbound trains for several lines including L&P and Washington Branch. It notes arrival and departure times for passenger and freight services, and lists daily operation patterns with exceptions on Sundays and specific days. Local freight and passenger details are attributed to agents H W Russel and J W Calvert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oork
L &P
Masonic and Royal Arch Meetings At Washington Lodges
Washington Lodge No 96 A M M meets first Friday monthly under W M L D Laneworthy and Secretary Glenn KB Mace. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M meets second Friday monthly led by H P Langworthy with J W Morton secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday monthly under J D Glasgow E C with J W Morton recorder. Washington Chapter No 8 OBR 8 meets second Thursday monthly led by W M Mrs K H Walker and Secretary Rose Reid. Visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. M
L. D. Laneworthy
W. M. Glenn KB
Mace
Cyrus
L. D. Langworthy
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
K. H. Walker
W. M
Rose Reid
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Evening Journal
Shannon
Ace Cowden
Fr Ubblishers
Iowa
Main Street Mutual
Iide
Abe Martin
Joe Lark
Walt Mason
Magnificent Ambersons
BY Booth Tarrington
Doubleday, Page & Company
Amberson
Frederick Kinney
The
Miss
Night, Miss Morgan
Gene Byrnes
Bermesa Ronal Cartoon Co N.Y
Wecene
H. W. Russel
Pat Lim
Iday
Bouna
1.C. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No
Iowa Ave
Weetiies
Carl B Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
PHOND
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
8. H. Bateman
Blair
Chiropractors
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank
M. H. Sartor Mre
M. H. Garter Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Uare
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
J. D. Dayton
West Chester, Iowa
Ss County
Austin Sutherland
GPON
R. R
Attorne
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal Offich
Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail’s
Brighton
O. F. Hall
North Iowa
Clair Booth
Elmer MecFadden
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