Czecho-Slovak Nation Unites Bohemia to Moravia and More
New republic forms by merging Bohemia Moravia Silesia and Slovakia into a 13 million people state spanning 320 miles west to east and 1200 miles across. Masaryk leads with Kra marz and Prague ties. Universities planned at Brunn and a nationwide public school system targeted.
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America
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Thomas G. Masaryk
University of Prague
Washington
Karl Kramarz
New York State
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Ungvar
Carpathian Mountains
Czecho- Slovakia
Moravia
Silesia
Prussia
Vienna
March River
Slovakia
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Budapest
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Unevar
Cracow
Galicia
Poland
Brunn
Proved Spirit of Democracy in War Effort
The piece lauds the voluntary service of Americans in supporting Allied forces and Europe, highlighting a massive export program and the goal to ship twenty million tons of food to Europe. It credits democracy and the Food Administration for mobilizing a voluntary, efficient wartime effort under Hoover and cites World War I context and public resolve.
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France
Italy
Europe
Russia
Siberia
Kerensky
United States
America
Germany
Hoover
Food Administration
Optimistic Thought and Bravery Against Bullying Insolence
The text reflects a belief that the bravest men possess restraint and reject brutal insolence. It contrasts courage with harsh behavior, suggesting true courage lies in calm, steadfast conduct rather than loud aggression.
Arbor day lesson sparks nut tree guessing game
A Cleveland Plain Dealer classroom tale shows a teacher linking Arbor Day to tree planting. Students name nuts walnuts beech chestnut, then Mary proposes a doughnut tree highlighting playful humor in the lesson.
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Mary
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Faces as Mirrors of Character and Truth
The author argues that the human face reveals inner truth more than words. By observing facial expressions one may read honesty or deception, discerning hypocrisy or sincerity in a person’s heart and life.
All Can Do a Little
A reflective statement from Huxley about human duty to lessen ignorance and misery in our own corners, urging individual effort to improve the world no matter how small.
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Huxley
Daily Thought on Patience by Vau ven
A concise aphorism notes patience as the art of hoping attributed to Vau ven. The line frames patience as a disciplined form of hopeful restraint.
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Daily Thought
Vauven
President Wilson sails to France for peace conference
The voyage of President Wilson to France for the peace conference prompts discussion of governance. Some legal minds argue Vice President Marshall must lead state affairs by constitutional rank. It marks the first time a sitting president sails to foreign ports during his term.
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Wilson
France
Marshall
Food exports must triple to feed liberated nations
The article argues postwar needs require the United States to raise food exports to 20 million tons to feed Europe and allied nations, while urging economical consumption at home. It warns that Europe faces famine without shared supplies and stresses export limits due to transport bottlenecks, urging national sacrifice to preserve democracy.
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Europe
United States
Australia
Privigea
Argentine
North America
West Indies
North
Russia
Pioneer Alec Scott honored with state capitol grounds donation
Des Moines Iowa reports that after decades the state allocates land to honor Alec Scott the Des Moines pioneer who donated part of the site for the Iowa State Capitol and drove the early land swap battles over locating the capital Scott donated land and constructed the first state house and faced lasting financial loss amid fierce rivalries between east and west side boosters.
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Iowa
Lowa State House
William Alexander Scott
Hardy Old Pioneer
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Scott
Capitol Extension Commission
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Capitol
Alec” Scott
Polk County
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Racoon River
Fort Des Moines
Towa
Kansas
Expital Ground
Soldiers’ Monument
Andrews
California
State House
Mr. Andrews
A. M. Lyon
Locatin
Ried
Future of National Guard discussed at St Paul conference
Adjutant General L. G. Lasher will attend a December 11 12 meeting in St Paul Minnesota with adjutants general and other guards officers from Iowa and nearby states to shape policy on the national guard and universal military training The War department has not stated its plans on these matters and southern states recently urged continuation of the guard and universal training. The St Paul gathering aims to address Iowa and middle west interests.
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Des Moines
L. G. Lasher
St. Paul
Minn
National Guard
Iowa
War Department
Lasher
Richmond
Middle West
Parsons College plans Liberty Farm for student support
Parsons College proposes buying a Liberty Farm to be owned by the college and run for the benefit of self supporting students. Dr Henry Jackson of Washington DC suggested the idea at a community club dinner. A directors group will study the plan and arrange a community farm with liberty bonds possibly redirected for this use.
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Fairfield
Parsons College
Henry Jackson
Washington, D . C
Montgomery
Mrs Mayer Gains Notice With Countess Loschi Visit
Mrs Max Mayer wife of Iowa City's postmaster impresses Countess Marie Loschi Italian noblewoman by introducing her to audiences in the west. Loschi telegraphed Mayer saying she could not do without her for Thanksgiving. Mayer is a known Iowa figure in Federated Women's Clubs and the National Council of Defense.
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Iowa City
Dee
Max Mayer
Marie Loschi
Countess Loschi
Mayer
Iowa
Federated Woman's Clubs
National Council of Defense
Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy Aids Centenarian’s Daughter
A 69 year old mother, troubled by liver stones for 39 years, fainted during attacks. After using Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy advertised in the Toledo Blade, she improved and has felt well since. The ad claims the preparation cleanses mucus from the intestine and relieves stomach liver and intestinal ailments. Money back guarantee. Lemmon’s Pharmacy and druggists advertise.
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Mayr
Toledo Blade
Lemmon's
Baker Says Most Major Casualties Are Reported
Secretary Baker told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that most unreported casualty names were likely for slightly wounded soldiers who would come by mail. He said the department aimed to publish a complete, accurate list as soon as possible and that Pershing had been urged to expedite lists. The system was slower at first but improved, prioritizing reliability over speed. The majority of missing names are believed to be wounded, with 750,000 to nearly 1,000,000 Americans having seen actual combat before the armistice.
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Washington, D. C
Baker
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Pershing
Department
March
Assisant
Keppel
France
Senator Weeks
Massachusetts
Mr Baker
Gen. Pershing
Johnson
California
Wilreg
Haine
Appeal to Psychologists for Strong Support in Law Enforcement
A brief unsigned note urges psychologists to assist a campaign for stronger backing of sheriffs marshals and constables. It questions why photo sessions always show officers wearing hats, implying a discussion of professional presentation and public perception.
No One Free Till All Are Free Says Spencer
An aphoristic quote attributed to Herbert Spencer notes that freedom morality and happiness are achievable only when all people share them. The message emphasizes collective moral and social progress over individual perfection.
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Herbert Spencer
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