Clean Sweep for Republican Victory in 1920 Election
The piece argues for electing a full Republican slate to both houses and the presidency to ensure harmony with Congress. It criticizes Wilson's administration and emphasizes revisions to the League of Nations, suggesting Senator Harding would lead a smoother, more cooperative government with solid Republican majorities.
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Congress
Wilson
League of Nations
Cox
League
England
France
Senate
Harding
A Quiet Plea for Kindness From A Brief Life
The piece urges moving beyond hate and envy as life is brief. It counsels forgiving neighbors and choosing kindness over bitterness. A speaker vows prayer and compassion, warning that one may wake dead with malice in the heart.
Republicans Seek Momentum Across States Including Iowa
The effort aims to build a Republican majority by applying strategies in Iowa and other states where gains are possible, targeting political influence and electoral success through coordinated activities and alliances.
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Iowa
Two Young Poets Publish Homegrown Verse
Two young girls aged about ten visit the Journal office to share poems. Eleanor Smith contributes Geraldine is a fine cow, a playful piece about a milking cow and a wagging tail keeping flies away. Hillis Storms also submits her favorite poem, continuing the collection readers will enjoy.
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Eleanor Smith
Geraldine
Eleanor
Dolls and Stories From Young Writers
A child’s page presents Hillis and Eleanor with brief tales. Hillis tells of a violet waking and bringing happiness to a sick girl, while a rich girl named Ethel helps a poor family after her pony is trapped.
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Ethel
Melon feast and travel notes mix with streetcar strike chatter
The piece mentions an annual melon feast and tourist camping sites, notes Des Moines streetcar tension over an aging franchise, and quotes Pete Huber on editors not revealing all. It also reports the removal of Bolshevik leader General Tuchatschewski, questioning the movement's near-term prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Huber
Crawfordsville
Tuchatschewski
Armil Sued for 1298 Dollars Over Tubercular Cattle
Davenport August 28 Robert T Armil named defendant in a suit by M L DeLacy seeking 1298 dollars in damages. DeLacy purchased five milk cows for 1250 at Armil sale, claiming the stock tubercular and condemned after sale for which he recovered 302 dollars. He seeks the remaining investment and punitive damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Robert T. Armil
M. L. DeLacy
DeLacy
Armil
de Lacy
Two Roosevelts and a Political Roar
The Sioux City Journal argues that Theodore Roosevelt earned fame through action in the Spanish American War and WWI while Franklin D. Roosevelt did not, criticizing using Theodore’s name for political gain and noting loyal supporters view him as unequal to his father’s legacy.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Navy
Cuba
New York
Dewey
Manila
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Wilson
Roosevelt
Sioux City Journal
Prisoner Pleads for Time as Magistrate Demands Reason
A magistrate confronts a prisoner about possession of chickens. The prisoner answers with a plea for time and a shout of I will Fourteen Gays, revealing tense courtroom dialogue and a dramatic moment.
Legion Convention Draws About 1000 Reservists to Cedar Rapids
About 1000 former service men have booked hotel rooms in Cedar Rapids for the American Legion state convention September 2 and 3. National Commander Franklin D Olier will address the gathering on September 2. Officers and delegates to the Cleveland national convention will be elected. A lively program featuring vaudeville cabaret wrestling and boxing is planned for one convention night.
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Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Franklin D'Olier
Cleveland
Signage on Chinese Railroads Warns of Trespass Dangers
The stop look and listen signs along the Chinese railroads mainly use pictures portraying trespass dangers. Inscriptions may accompany the pictures but are readable by few, while the pictures convey the warning to all observers.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claims Blood Cleansing Benefit
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for nasal catarrh and repeated colds. Claims internal action through the blood to cleanse mucous surfaces and reduce episodes, with a money back guarantee and testimonials.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
List of U S States Acknowledges Names in Transcript
A string lists multiple U S states including Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Dakota Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Dakota Washington West Virginia Wisconsia Wyoming Utah Oklahoma Tennessee. The sequence appears as a catalog or index of state names in a historical context.
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Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Dakota
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsia
Wyoming
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Bruce Cowden
Dutual
Are Martin
Walt MA
Earth
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Storms
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Violet
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Roosevelts
Legion Convention
THE
Hoover
California
Colorado
Illinois
Indiana
Idaho
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Kentucky
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
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Nebraska
Arkansas
Arizona
Missouri
Texas
Connecticut
Vermont
Utah
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Democrati
Florida
North Carolina
Delaware
Alabama
Mississippi
Georgia
South Carolina
Maryland
Louisiana
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Over
Lemley
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Ill
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank
Austin Sutherland
Washington, Iowa
R. R
Bal Busta
J. D. Dayton
West Cheater
Wi County
Attorne
Prookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Pio
Iowa Gas & Electric CO
Givi Her Hoover
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Opfigb
Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Kington, Iowa
W. M Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail’s
Chiro
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Blue
G. W.meyer
Keota
M H
M. H
Garter
Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klo
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