Montgomery Named for Por County Superintendent
Miss Kathryn Montgomery is announced as candidate to succeed the late Katherine Stichter as Por County superintendent. The role has set a high standard of efficiency, and Montgomery’s strong education background and extensive experience make her a fit choice to devote her talents to training and overseeing area schools.
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Por County
Kathryn Montgomery
Katherine Stichter
Washington County
Fife
Great Treaty Idea Fails to Stir US England Tensions
The piece argues that efforts to provoke trouble between the United States and England are unlikely to succeed. It notes historical prejudice against England, recalls past naval events, and mentions political figures like William Jennings Bryan and his treaty stance. The text suggests broad European reactions and a general skepticism about renewed conflict.
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United States
England
France
Russia
Germany
William Jennings Pry
A Be Martin Observes Shifting Social Fads and Quirks
The note references McAdoo relations, a Wilson orchestra drummer quitting, and Miss Pawn Lippincut who once wore crossed socks and received a jester from a Ukrainian musician. A civil engineer now translates the tale recalling past dress norms amid a changing era.
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O' McAdoo
Teli Binkley
Rippling Rhymes By Walt Mason About Wilhelmina
Poem warns Wilhelmina of a guest named Will who brings mischief and crime. It playfully urges securing doors and cupboards, a safe, and a cellar door to protect treasures and avoid deceitful schemes. The humorous verse depicts a frail visitor with a crownless brow and a threatening presence.
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Wilhelmina
Willie
Peace Idea and Its Missed Chance in World War I Tone
The text blasts a leader for rejecting peace talks a year before a major conflict. It credits Mr Bryan's peace plan and aligns it with the League of Nations and League to Enforce Peace. It argues Germany and Austria could have avoided war by embracing principled diplomacy.
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Mr. Bryan
League of Nations
League
Germany
Austria
Clarence
Spred
Litcon League Club
Chima
Efabue
Italy
JucStar
Serbia
Koregors
Tulle
Adriatic
Borty
Hungary
Montenesi
Balkans
Istrian
Aly
Trieste
Pola
Triesta
Antler
Getay
Suck Eggs Phrase Sparks Censorship Clash
A Knoxville Ex press quip about a woman and cloth saving triggers a policing remark, reflecting editorial wit and social censorship tensions in the era. The item captures a sharp relation between gendered commentary and public morality debates.
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Knoxville Express
Inquiry Probes Y M C A Canteen Charges For Soldiers
John R. Mott head of the War Work Council announced a war department inquiry into widespread complaints by homecoming soldiers about excessive canteen charges and service conditions overseas. The review will consider letters and reports from officers and enlisted men, with remedies sought for shortages and staffing gaps at front and in cities.
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John R. Mott
War Work Council
New York
Y. AM
War Department
John MR. Mott
Heppel
Doctor Moti
Linetor
Humanity Adrop
M.C
Cha Ima
Association
Edrop
Christmas Storm Dampens Town Commerce and Travel
A Christmas Day storm hampered transport and shopping with farmers noting weather saved money as many residents skipped trips to town. Schools plan to resume next week after an unusually long vacation and teachers must push to finish courses by June. Washington avoided major war contracts, while Davenport faced layoffs after a period of peak Arsenal activity.
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Washington
Davenport
Arsenal
Saint Patrick Called to Drive Out Bolsheviks Again
A playful nod links Saint Patrick, famed for driving snakes from Ireland, to rally Ireland to confront Bolsheviks as a modern challenge.
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St. Patrick
Ireland
Rumor of New Gasoline Substitute Sparks Debate
A persistent rumor suggests a new fuel substitute may enter the market soon. It is said to be more efficient and cheaper than gasoline, potentially accelerating advances in the automobile industry.
Quotations Reflect on Money Value and Fear in 1918 Scraps
A Davenport Democrat piece notes the difference between profiteers and counterfeiters in dollar value, cites a Chicago trial of five Socialists and a reader’s caution about influenza panic. It mentions a cruel joke involving bloodletting and foresees millions of ordinary colds this winter.
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Chicago
Davenport
Democrat
Nan Wan
Dehan
Rezny
Crinnell Register
More Yanks Arrive Home After War Mission
New York dispatch says 3805 officers and men of the American expeditionary forces returned aboard the French liner France. Among them were 214 wounded officers and 104 wounded men, with 223 suffering from shell shock or nervous tensions.
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U. S
New York
France
Government cloth expert visits Montezuma for three day clinic
Mise Callon a government clothing specialist held a three day clinic in Montezuma to teach women to cut garments with minimal fabric. A distant report from Washington jokes about teaching women to eat clothes, reflecting a mockery of the effort.
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Mise Callon
Montezuma
Washington
Vienna Sees Poor Christmas Amid Cold Streets
In Vienna shoppers faced a bleak Christmas as shops closed early and icy streets hindered travel. Food and clothing prices rose while relief efforts lagged and the city counted heavy closures and many unserved residents.
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Sendark
All Money Good Says Minister on Tainted Funds
A Detroit Free Press piece quotes a minister declaring there is no tainted money and that people scrutinize coins and bills only to ensure no improper funds appear in their change. The remark frames money as inherently clean despite temptations.
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Detroit Free Press
Magal Laes Lima Arrested in President Paes Murder Case
Magal Laes Lima, a noted Portugal scholar, has been arrested in connection with the murder of President Paes. He is among several prominent political figures detained in the investigation.
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Magal Laes Lima
Portugal
Paes
Lima
Count Bentinck shelters Kaiser in Dutch estate
Wilhelm Count Bentinck, hosting his friend the Kaiser at his Armerongen estate in Holland, is identified as son of Aldenburg and Count of Waldeck-Limburg, plus hereditary member of the first chamber of Wuertenberg.
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Bentinck
the Kaiser
Freddie’s family names baby sister after mother
A school scene shows Freddie in kindergarten choosing a name for his new sister. He decides to name her Mrs Throckmorton in honor of his mother, an idea he accepts with quiet seriousness.
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Freddie
Throckmorton
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Patent Statement Authored in Toledo
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Notarized December 6 in Toledo Ohio, with details on internal administration and blood action. Sold by all druggists. Hel’s Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
Osth
F. J. Cheney & Co
Prank J. Cheney
A. TD
A. W. Gleason
Hall
FY. J, Cheney & CO
Te. Hel
Railway Time Table corrected to June 1 1918
Railway timetable lists multiple east and west bound trains for the Ma. R. and P. and Washington Branch lines with arrivals and departures. Local passenger and freight services shown alongside daily and Sunday exceptions and agent notes.
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Baers Answenes
H. W. Kusesel
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Walt Mason
Dintinotia
Republic of Venice
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Adriatic Sea
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Taly
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Englind
Rucela
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Trentino
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Tils
Wilson
London
Serbie
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Unite
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le Valde
Tidi- Sidon
Ee Om
Styria
Ravers
Armags
THE
Jugoslavs
der Moihes Register
Vienna
Austria-Hungary
Wilhelm, Count Bentinck
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz, M. D
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Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsley
Washington, IA
Office
DR. S&s. H. Bateman
Blair
Chiropractors
M. H, Sartor Mre
M. H. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Square
Klein Klothing Ko
Red
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Ashington County
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Washington, Lowa
Cc. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Washington, Iowa
Washington Branch
BL & Q
Jay
Ana Paruruaay
Lo'we
Mondmond Weld
T Lim
Law i
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Morrison & Morrison
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Ralph L Funce
W. M
J. W. Morton
Secretarioar Cyrus
Rh. A. M
L. D. Langworthy
Bethlehem Commandery
E. T
Joe &S. McElhinney
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Covenant Lodge No. 101
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J G. Moriarty
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R S Keller
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