Wilhelm in English court charged with war guilt
A dramatic contemplation envisions ex Kaiser Wilhelm facing trial in an English court for war crimes. The piece recalls his rise to power, his role in starting World War I, and the fall from imperial grandeur to criminal accusation, as he would be judged by history and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God of
Wilhelm
England
Mur-E
Kaiser Wilhelm
Germany
France
America
United States of America
Europe
William
ABE MARTIN Plans Small Town Ford Parts Venture
Abe Martin quips about sellers dropping out of the Wilson cabinet and expanding his idea of a small town enterprise selling Ford parts and playing the saxophone, reflecting the satirical tone of his column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Spring and Winter Auto Woes
The verse laments winter’s cling as the speaker stacks against a cold morning crank. Amid cozy readings and music, the poet longs for springtime warmth and sunlit hills while the frost keeps the auto from starting and the nose from thawing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tong
Tam
Sylvan Nook
Notice of Quiet Title Action in Washington County Iowa
Plaintiff seeks to quiet and confirm fee simple title to the west forty four feet of lot seven in block ten Original Plat of Washington city. Defendants and unknown claimants are alerted to appear before the second day of the March 1920 term or default will be entered. Local attorneys Hitler Livingston Eicher represent the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
District Court
Washington
Hitler, Livingston & Eicher
Archibald Harvey
City
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Coded Moral Adage on Pride and Consequences
A brief quotation from a column notes moral warnings about pride and downfall. The author invokes biblical proverbs to illustrate the peril of vanity and the limit of human strength. The snippet frames caution as a civic duty and social standard.
City to Host Twenty One Car Makes in 1920 Show
The writer notes Washington could rival Davenport and Ottumwa with a large auto exhibit featuring over one hundred models from twenty one makes in 1920. He urges leadership to organize livestock and other shows, arguing competitive exhibitions spark producer interest while contrasting two kinds of railroad travel and two mindsets in life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Ottumwa
Franklin and Cedar Sell Many Christmas Seals
In West Chester Iowa on January 7 funds from Franklin and Cedar townships’ Christmas Seal drive totaled 103.23 with Health bonds at 5.00. Schools and clubs reported varied sales led by White Way club at 7.56 and West Chester school at 27.84 while Dayton Grove Effie Van Sickle Lexington and Antioch schools contributed smaller amounts.
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West Chester
Iowa
Franklin
Cedar Townships
Frank McFarland
Herman Lures
L. P. Jackson
Mies Green
Frank Sherbeck
J. L. Coffey
Dayton Grove
Effie van Sickle
Lexington
Antioch School
White Way Club
Public discourse on victory claims and costs
The Oskaloosa Herald notes public sentiment on government and coal miners both claiming victory while the public bears the costs. Mason City Globe Gazette quotes a contrast between gentleness and humanity versus inflamed hatred as the only curb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Oskaloona Herald
Mason City
Glob, Gazette
Real Relict: The Strike Pay Check Return to Home
Miners wives welcome the end of the strike as husbands return home with pay. the question of the relit presence at home underlines relief over idle grousing. Sioux City Journal mentions the shift as the first real sign after the pay period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Women in Line for Key Roles Trigger No Surprise
The Burlington Hawkeye notes that the sight of a woman as an applicant for important positions is no longer unusual, and such women generally perform well wherever placed.
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Burlington Hawkeye
See Chambers Ad for Bargains in CAPS
Brief note directs readers to page 8 for a Chambers advertisement featuring caps and bargain offers. The item hints at a local classifieds style promo within the newspaper.
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Chambers Ad
Notice of District Court suit in Washington County Iowa
Original notice lists numerous plaintiffs and defendants including Aetna Life Insurance Company and First National Bank of Washington. It describes real estate in Washington County Iowa including the west half of the southwest quarter of section sixteen and adjacent tract details. Unknown claimants are named for the described lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Washington County
Iowa
John F. Sheetz
Alfred T. Burris
Peter H. Anderson
David W. White
Jane Anderson
William Allen
James G. Anderson
Caroline White
Daniel Anderson
Harvey Anderson
Sophronia Anderson
Albert Anderson
Sarah J. Duer
Geo. W. Duer
George W., Duer
Wm. W. Allen
Mary
A. Allen
John M. Schilling
Sarah A. Schilling
Samuel M
First National Bank of Washington
Nancy A. Dawson
Jane McFarland
Joseph Kenney
Elsa Kenney
William Scranton
Catharine Scranton
Isaac Kleese
Samuel Huffman
Wm. Scranton
L. Kleese
Section Sixteen
Seventy-Five
Sage and Sulphur Hair Darkening Compound Ad as Remedy
Old time remedy for gray hair, Sage Tea and Sulphur, is sold as Wyeths Base and Sulphur Compound in stores. Apply with comb or brush to strands. by morning gray hair vanishes and hair gains a darker, lustrous appearance. Not a disease cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Lawsuit Listing Numerous Washington County Parties
WASHINGTON COUNTY IOWA W J Morrow sues Simon P Teeple and Richard Moore along with multiple named associates and relatives in a broad civil action. The document enumerates numerous defendants including local residents and property holders in Washington County Iowa Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Iowa
W. J. Morrow
Simon P. Teeple
Richard Moore
Washington Co
Iowa Territory
Joseph Neal
Joseph B. Davis
Robert Rose
William Mier
John Rose
William Mieir
Sophia Mieir
Sophia Mier
David L. Fidler
Thompson McElroy
Mary P. McElroy
Mary A. McElroy
Laurraette Mc
Legal notice fragment from March 1920 filing
Fragmentary legal notice mentions plaintiffs and counsel Eicher Livingston Eicher and a March 8 1920 date. The readable portion suggests a general and equitable relief request in a civil action. No full names or court details are available in the excerpt.
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Bruce Cowden
Washingtown
East Main Street
Mutual
Matl
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Ning
Franklin and Cedar
Qrace Cee
Ada
Vinci
Belvidere
Joan Lewis
Sherman Bros
Doctor Eemmor
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Connor
Bist
Advi
Drug Sherman’s Store
Lows
Hill's
Cascarae
Sandard
Mel
Hill
Eldridge Battery Co
Washington, Iowa
Loi
Ryzon
Byzown
Bakers and Chef's of America
the Lemley Co
Southwest Corner Square
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