Why Cotton 18 Low and Camp Dodge Sentiment in Des Moines
The piece argues low cotton prices stem from idle labor and compares US farm markets with England’s Lancashire mills, noting sharp cotton imports to the US from Lancashire. It calls for faster repurposing of Camp Dodge and criticizes local Des Moines merchants for not supporting soldiers, urging immediate salvage of cantonment remnants.
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United States
New York Evening Post
Lancashire
England
United To
Old England
Des Moines Protest Over Camp Dodge Sinking
Outcry rises in Des Moines against plans to sink Camp Dodge with some outside support. The Eagle Grove Times Gazette is cited by a Des Moines paper arguing soldiers liked Camp Dodge and merchants were hospitable. If the site is to be junked, the disposal should occur while valuable.
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Des Moines
Camp Dodge
Eagle Grove Times Gazette
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
December winds descend as the old year dies and the new year is hoped for yet often judged harshly. The poem contrasts fading old age with hopeful beginnings and criticizes profit chasing while parodying seasonal mood and December weariness.
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Walt Mason
All Men Are Liars in the Evening Tales by the Sea
A reflective verse sketch satirizes farmers and townsfolk who exaggerate stories about autos and field trips. The speakers confess a lifelong habit of lying, powered by stubborn pride and a rusting conscience, while tracing a rural life near the sea and the era of tin boats.
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Ananias
Community notices and social events from Havre area
Local announcements list a candy and box social at Havre school on December 17 with box-bearing ladies invited. A social at 5614 Havre Night features B F Miller and families, plus a dues reminder for Rural Women club members. A Presbyterian food sale and a New Haven school program with box supper are scheduled, with invitations to all. Details include Hazel Sutton and Gladys Crone as organizers.
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Havre
Washington
Gladys Crone
B. F. Miller
Social club Christmas exchange at Hughes home
The Social club announces a Christmas exchange Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Oscar Hughes's home. All members must attend the meeting Wednesday evening at 7 30 by order of President M R Keller.
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M. R. Keller
Oscar Hughes
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Shannon
Cowden
Legion
Marshalltown
Sunking
Wilson
Oakland
F.O.B
Pontiac
Michigan
Schulty Motor Car Co
Department
Mide C. Lewis
New
Grace Hill Community House
Alaska
Gale
LOT I
Lot V
Fox & Dewey
Florsheims
Ball Brand
la Crosse
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