Roosevelt’s death sparks praise from U S party leaders
In Chicago Will Hays extols Roosevelt’s ideals and the Republican banner. An American correspondent in the war notes Roosevelt’s status as a spiritual leader to the Allied and American forces, praising his action stance and impact on national destiny.
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Republican National
Will Hays
Chicago
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Republican Party
Teddy
America
Pershing
United States
ABE MARTIN Safe Bud Drops Out to Save for Lamp
ABE MARTIN notes Safe Bud has left the Red Cross drive and is saving money for a floor lamp. He urges action with flowers as a witty nudge to supporters.
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Red Cross
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason and Other Notes
A poem deposes on wartime weariness and forward work mindsets. It urges avoiding endless war talk, focusing on constructive tasks during day while reflecting on past battles later. It notes labor demand in war industries and shifts when soldiers return home.
Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Eulogy in Early 1919
Poem honors Theodore Roosevelt as a strenuous defender and loyal, gallant rider who rests in eternal life. The piece calls him America’s most loyal servant, whose death ends a long battle and promises guardianship by the stars over his repose. Dated Washington La January 9 1919.
Roosevelt Remembered in Party Tribute and Debate
The piece reflects on Theodore Roosevelt's impact and the mixed public view of his leadership. It notes Will Hays's favorable stance toward Roosevelt's memory, the party's patriotic stance during hard times, and the idea that Roosevelt's legacy persists beyond his death despite ongoing disagreements.
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Will Hays
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Invention Prompts Debate on Listening Capacity
A clipped remark from the Marshalltown Times-Republican questions how many can listen to ten conversations via a new invention and how a listening woman could track them all. The piece notes Versailles awaits action as the strategy board’s resolutions committee meets at a barber shop to report.
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Marshalltown Times
Repub- Mean
Versailles
Strategy Board
Oskaloosa Herald
Hopping bobs and air policemen in London
The piece notes boys in Washington recalling lean hunting days and suggests feeding birds for a party. It mentions air service boys who missed combat may enjoy later thrills as London forms an air policing traffic force.
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Washington
Air Service
London
Early political timber and desire for broad reading value
Crawfordsville Imprint argues for exposing candidates early to let voters dissect them. Mt. Vernon Record notes newspapers may run excessive ads or too few but ads serve reader interest with store news, urging papers to balance content and advertising.
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Crawfordsville
Sues Judees
Mt. Vernon Record
The Goat's Foot and Its Rock Climbing Use
The piece notes the goat’s foot shape and build as evidence of divine design aiding goats in rock climbing and other tasks, illustrating God’s care in fitting creatures for their work.
Macy to Lead Civic Delegation to Europe on Labor
Everit Macy will head a National Civic Federation mission to Europe to study postwar labor conditions. The delegation will include representatives from the Indor party and from employers.
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Everit Macy
National Civic Federation
Europe
Indor Party
Reconstruction term sparks debate about American history
The speaker challenges the use of the term reconstruction for the postwar era arguing it implies destruction occurred and that there was no destruction in the United States except for a lingering pro-German attitude toward fighting.
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United States
America
Polk County Man Granted Alimony Amid Cruel Treatment
A Polk County man receives alimony as compensation for his wife's cruel and inhuman conduct. The court ruling serves as a stark warning to women considering turning their husbands out into hardship.
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Polk County
Fifteen Flu Cases Remain in Washington Today
In Washington the number of flu cases stands at fifteen with the immediate future determining whether a ban will be lifted. Officials urge residents to take care of themselves as developments unfold in the coming days.
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Washington
Youll Find It There In The Want Column
A brief item notes a listing in the want column of the newspaper. It highlights a sale or service offered, with emphasis on availability and contact details for interested readers. The notice conveys urgency and practical detail without embellishment.
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WANT
Backyard Poultry Proves Profitable Say Iowa Survey
The U S Department of Agriculture advises keeping a few hens to earn up to five dollars per hen with proper management. A dozen hens can supply year round eggs for a fair profit, using kitchen and yard waste as feed. Buyers are urged to contact Ames Iowa State College or local War Poultry Committee members for free bulletins and guidance.
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United States Department of Agriculture
U. S. Extension Poultry Husbandman
Iowa
U.S. Department Farmers
State College
Ames
A. G. Peters
Extension Poultry
Iowa State College
Department of Agriculture
Harry Kracaw
Roosevelt Death Refreshed Taft Reflections On Roosevelt
The Des Moines Register recalls former President Roosevelt’s death and an on board Rock Island train talk with William Howard Taft. Taft recounts Roosevelt’s illness and enduring spirit, recalling their past friendship and the idea of Roosevelt as a future Republican nominee against Wilson.
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D. Hellen
Des Moines Register
Roosevelt
Rock Island
Omaha
William Howard Taft
Theodore Roosevelt
Detecting Malingerers by Pupillary Response
A Dutch physician proposes a test for feignedotal deafness using sudden sounds. In strong light the subject gazes at a distant object while an assistant loudly recites words like Attention and Forward march to reveal pupil dilation as a honesty indicator.
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Poorward
Confusing Invitation at Brickyard Foreman Moment
A man named Dodgin is appointed foreman at a brickyard but not all workers know him. While making rounds he meets two men in a corner smoking and, when asked who he is, reveals he is the new foreman. The men respond that they are also foremen and invite him to join them.
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Sword
Sabor
Dodgin
The Hardiest Palm in California Windmill Palm
The windmill palm Trachycarpus excelsus is noted as the hardiest palm in California. It endures low temperatures and stands up to rough treatment, proving itself as a tough, resilient plant for challenging conditions.
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California
Twelve Fishermen Turn to Cannery Gunboat Rhythm
Twelve loyal fishermen plan a spring fishing spree but drift into a cannery routine. They collect coins and plan a grand tackle purchase, then transform into canners packing meat with fishhook motifs. An inspector finds the holes in their hands as the shipyard moral turns dark.
Early Bird Pay Promotes Standard Bred Poultry
The piece urges poultry raisers nationwide to favor standard bred birds over mongrel fowl. It argues standard bred poultry cost less to raise house and market, weighs similarly, and yields higher prices when dressed. It also promotes the ongoing BarLy Hatch campaign as key to success this season.
Early hatching program praised by agricultural cooperators
The State College of Agriculture and the U S Department of Agriculture cooperate with county Home Demonstration Agents and local leaders to promote early hatching. The program aims to boost producer income through improved poultry practices and coordinated community effort.
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State College of Agriculture
U. S&s. Department of Agriculture
Quieting title suit notices in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa plaintiffs file a petition to quiet title to described real estate including sections 23 14 and 24 township 75 north range 7 west with Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railway right of way. Defendants and unknown claimants urged to appear before noon of the second day of the March term 191% to avoid default. attorneys Micher Livingston & Bichen seek general equitable relief.
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VE. John A. Duke
Julia A. Meek
Julia A. Duke
Mary C. Duke
Martina A. Duke
Ella V. Duke
Joseph T. Duke
Julia A. Smith
Julia Duke
James Dawson
Nannie A. Dawson
Isaac van Nostrand
N. A. Dawson
1. van Nostrand
Catharine van Nostrand
A. W. Chilcote
J. H. Ballard
J. A. Chilcote
Trene Ballard
William PD. Taylor
Ann Jane Crawford
Anna J. Crawford
Francis D. Crawford
Lydia A. Crawford
John Marshall
John Dawson
Mary Pawson
Rebecca A. Marshall
John W. Logue
Georged. Temple
George CC. Stone
Theoe Stone
Kate M. Stone
Geo. Roland White
George Roland White
Geo. KB. White
Maria M. White
George Rh. White
Geo. A. Miller
Rosa L. Miller
William
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Company
District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Mietriet Court
City of
Washington
Micher
Livingston & Bichen
War Macaroni Complaints Over Size Stirring Town
A quirky note from the era complains about the size of war macaroni while mentioning a preference for the 44 calibre variety over vermicelli, with a nod to Sarmivel Weller.
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Sarmivel Weller
Railway Time Table Corrected to December 1918
Eastbound and westbound schedules listed for No. 12 Express No. 30 Lo Pass No. 60 Lo Pass No. 86 No. 88 freight and No. 11 Express No. 49 No. 39 No. 87 No. 89 with specific arrival and departure times. Washington Branch and Nor. West lines show local passenger and freight trains with daily except Sunday operation. agents note corrections to December 8 1918 and June 1 1918.
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Washington Branch
N. W. Russel
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Publishers City Editor
East Main Street
Mutual
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Ikountless
Fadeless
Deathless
Fannie KE. Gilbert
Washington, la
Theodore
Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Goring
Towa
W. S. Eldridge
T. C. Davis
Miaiatiffis
ST. P
M. Waew
M. Oistete
J. W. Calvert
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz, M. D
Mer
Irvin BE. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemsley
Washington, IA
DR. S. Tf, Bateman
Blair Blos
Chiropractors
M. H
Sartor Mra
Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Klein Klothing Ko
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Austin Sutherland
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Washington, Iowa
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bldg
North Side
Eicher, Livingston & Beicher
LAW
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
Wash'ngton
Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
Ralph L. Bunce
W. M
E. C
J. W. Morton
Recorder
R. HW. Walker
Rose Reid
1.C. O. F.—Covenant Lodger No
Iowa Ave
J.G. Moriarty
Noble Grand
Keller
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