Cost of War Prompts Keep America Out Movement
A 20 year perspective shows war costs far exceed benefits and patriotism once tied to sacrifice. The piece cites 100 billion in postwar costs, 113 million daily wartime spending, and compares battleship costs to housing and education, urging signatures for a Congressional mandate to avoid future wars.
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U. S
America
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States
Congress
United States of America
Washington County
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Remove Piece of Steel from Boy's Eye at Fairfield
Ernest Lambert received a piece of steel in his eye while helping his father in the shop. He was taken to Dr. Crow at Fairfield where the steel was removed. Local social notes mention visitors from Hayesville and Ottumwa.
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Arthur Lambert
Rabio Town
Ernest Lambert
Washington Lodge to Hold Regular Friday Meetings
Washington Lodge announces regular meetings on the Friday of each month with officers A. M. McDaniel W. M. and A. W. Yard secretary.
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Washington
Train Schedule Fragments Show Local and Express Times
A partial timetable lists daily departures and arrivals for multiple trains including Nos 12 2 43 3 4 11 1 43 and locals like Davenport Ottumwa and mixed trains 430 429. Notes indicate California passenger stops and exceptions with agent signatures and stop constraints.
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Golden State Limited
Knoxville
California
L. Goodlander
Arent
Anderson
Wrestling Show at City Hall Promotes Indian Title Bout
Chairman A E Palmer of the W F W says the Henry Kolin vs Tom Good Eagle match will not end in a draw and time limit will be removed. Tom expects to finish Henry within the original hour and a half though factions favor Good Eagle. Other planned bouts include Gordon Shaeffer vs Jimmy Bear and Ali Hassen vs Marion Buckwalter.
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A. E. Palmer
W. F. W. Committee
City Hall
Henry Kolin
Tom Good Eagle
Okahoma
Oklahoma Indian
Tom
Henry
Kolin
Marvin
Eagle
Gordon Shaeffer
Columbus
Ohio
Jimmy Bear
Cedar Rapids
Ali Hassen
Marion Buckwalter
Washington
National League to Use New Ball Aiming to Curb Fluke Hits
In New York the National League announces its 1938 ball will be tougher with a thicker cover and heavier seam to reduce half hits. President Ford Frick says homers remain possible when hit squarely, while fluke drives will shorten reach and distance. The change aims to produce truer averages and fairer play across pennant races.
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New York
National League
Ford Frick
Radio City
Red Brick School Reopens After Fire Damage
Red Brick school reopened Friday after a fire last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Birka visited the Kalosick home on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Crom were guests at the Nelson home Saturday and the Darnells visited the Crom home Sunday afternoon.
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Luther Crom
Cyrus Birka
Chas, Kolosick
J. H. Nelson
Howard Darnell
Codes Long in Use Across Two and a Half Millennia
The article notes that codes have persisted since ancient times, with records dating back about 2,500 years. It highlights lasting influence across cultures and legal traditions, illustrating how codified norms shape governance and daily life.
Chiefs Lead City Bowling League as Two Matches Remain
With two matches left to play next Monday and Tuesday, the Chiefs hold first place in the city bowling league at City Hall while four other teams are tied for second. Regardless of next week's results, a playoff for second will be needed. Last night the Chiefs defeated the Bears 2,181 to 1,981. player scores followed.
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Wwil Pet
Leene
Panthers
Evssesence
Resmi
S.C
Chiefs
The
Bears
Junction Games For January Listed For Columbus Junction
The local team schedules league games in January: January 7 against Morning Sun here, January 14 against Wapello here, January 21 at Mediapolis, and January 28 against New London here.
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Columbus Junction
Morning Sun
Wapello
Mediapolis
New London
Burlington Trailways Westbound and Eastbound Bus Schedule
Burlington Trailways lists Westbound Bus No. 1 from Chicago to Omaha leaving Washington at 4 05 p m and 8 20 am Eastbound Bus No. 8 from Omaha to Chicago leaving Washington at 36 p m and 10 26 am Tickets available at Bug Depot Colenso hotel good for full coast to coast trip from the local depot Bay G Tracy agent.
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Burlington Trailways
Dally
Chicago
Omaha
Washington
Bug
Colenso Hotel
BAY G& Tracy
Ageni
Riverside Basketball Schedule Listed For Holiday Break
Riverside public school dismisses on December 24 for Christmas vacation and resumes January 3. The basketball calendar includes January 7 Conesville teams at Riverside, January 14 Atalissa D, January 18 St Marys Riverside, January 28 IToRS boys, February 4 Springdale boys, February 7 St Marys Riverside, February 10 to 12 County tournament, and February 18 Atalissa boys.
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Riverside*high
iTls
Springdale
St. Mary’s
Riverside
Riverside High
Atalissa
White Sands Spectacular Review Exalts New Mexico Monument
Globe trotters call White Sands National Monument in New Mexico more spectacular than the Sahara in a boastful comparison. The tale portrays the dune area as a striking travel highlight with bold praise.
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White Sands
White Sands National Monument
New Mexico
Sahara Desert
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