Middle Class Organizes to Shape National Power
A new middle class only body forms in New York aiming to unite farmers, laborers, teachers, ministers, small merchants and retirees for mutual protection. The plan envisions absorbing the broad public to become a dominant national force, countering monopolists and special interests. The piece cites Chicago women striking over egg prices as example of price-driven action by ordinary buyers.
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New York State
You
United States
Chicago
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Preview
Walt Mason celebrates spring in playful verse. He envisions farmers farming, fields blooming, bees buzzing, and villagers enjoying picnics as winter yields to a cheerful spring season.
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Sylvan Dells
Goats of the Country urged to organize
The author argues that the middle class should organize to govern and guide national affairs. Such an organization would check arbitrary demands, control monopolies, and direct radical forces, enabling swift, right solutions to major problems.
The Soldiers' Memorial Memorial Tax Push
A community fundraiser urges support for a soldiers' club house to honor World War II service. The Memorial Committee argues taxes will rise only modestly, with examples showing a $6000 property at five mills on one fourth valuation adding about $7.50 annually and a $1000 property about $1.25, urging citizens to compare tax impact to daily luxuries.
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Soldiers’ Club
Soldiers Memorial in City Hall Waits for Vote
Civic Committee urges voters to approve funding for a new site for the fire station council and memorial hall to honor veterans. The resolution asks residents to vote yes on February 18 1920, highlighting increased property values and a living tribute to those who risked all.
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American Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
J. B. Crail
Tempering the Wind to the Shorn Wolf Quoted in Brooklyn Eagle
A short quotation from the Brooklyn Eagle remarks on tempering harsh fate with a non-scriptural proverb. The line invites readers to apply the adage personally and reflects a period editorial voice.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Death of Mrs. Emma Thornburg at Richland
Richland notes say Mrs. Emma Thornburg died at home after a lingering illness leaving husband William Thornburg and son Fred of Martinsburg. Funeral was Sunday afternoon at home with burial in Friends cemetery. Revival meetings begin at Friends church led by evangelists Mr. and Mrs. Hutchins. Lottie Rice of Chicago attended the funeral. Reverend Hadley travels to New Sharon for a ministerial meeting. Wv. S. Watkins spoke as the third lecture in the course Thursday night.
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Richland
Emma Thornburg
William Thornburg
Fred
Martinsburg
Hadley
Friends Cemetery
Jno. Kent
Friends Church
Hutchins
Pleasant Plain
Lottie Rice
Chicago
Wm. Thornburg
New Sharon
Wv. S. Watkins
New Haven Social Roundup
A busy sequence of visits and illnesses fills a New Haven week. Acel Robertson, Miss Hazel Statler, and Bert Smith were among locals seen in Washington visits and calls, with Marion Wells, Roy Hesseltine, and the Smith family noted at various homes as grippe illness affects several households.
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New Haven
Acel Robertson
Washington
Hazel Statler
Marion Wells
Roy Hesseltine
Inlaw
A. R. Strum
Marion Smith
Bert Smith
Walter Sheets
Frank Smith
Merie Statler
Frank, Smith
James Combs
Curtis Snyder
Rubio News Notes on January February Illness and Travel
Rubio briefs report Engle man from Missouri visiting Rubio for lumber business and attending a convention in Ottumwa. Illness strikes Pearl Morgan family and Anna Hoffman with Dr Sweeney attending. J Steinbeck and Mrs Morgan travel with coal and a Missouri move cited. Charley Skinner is buried. many neighbors illness and travel impacts noted.
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Rubio
Engleman
Missouri
J. Steinbeck
Ottumwa
Joe Augustine
Davenport
Lois Kerrigan
Walter Nordyke
Myra
Cliff Jones
Homer Morrow
Strickland
Charlie Lepperst
Anna Hoffman
Dr Sweeney
Richland
Pearl Morgan
Morgan
Washington
Charles Morgan
Bessie Kracht
Sigourney
Wesley Hollingsworth
Charley Skinner
Funeral service scheduled at Friends cemetery Richland
Thursday at 2 o clock the funeral will be held at Friends cemetery in Richland. The service will be preached at Hopewell by Rev Hadley.
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Friends Cemetery
Richland
Hopewell
Hadley
Miller Guests Visit Miller Home In Ainsworth
H B Miller of Des Moines hosted visitors over Sunday while Blankenhorn cut his hand leading to blood poisoning and Iowa City treatment. The flu scare prompted the board of health to close all public gatherings and schools for a week. Eight furniture dealers met the school board to select pieces. Mrs Will Chihak of Chicago arrived.
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Ainsworth
H. B. Miller
Des Moines
Rollin Lynn
Clara
Miller
Blankenhorn
Iowa City
Board of Health
Will Chihak
Chicago
Influenza Hits Chihak Family. Church Dinner Postponed
Sunday morning care for the Frank Chihak family including daughter Mrs. E R Rhodes and two children all sick with influenza. The M B ladies church dinner planned for Wednesday is postponed to a later date.
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Frank Chihak
E. R. Rhodes
M. B. Ladies
Treat Rheumatism With Salts And Hydration
Advice warns damp ground raises rheumatism risk due to uric acid buildup. Recommend rad Salts or Jad Salts drink each morning for a week to stimulate kidneys and clear impurities, plus water intake and avoiding excess meat.
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Mall
F. J. Cheney
Lali
P J. Cheney
Ebner Faryn
Farrow
Jersey
Rhode Island
Reid
Harrow
John Deere
Bneweies
J. H. Genkinger
D. F. Macon
Sam Stephens
Wheeler and Moore
Om Marine Co
Sciatic Pains
Sloan
SLAC
Linimen
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