All Look Alike to Him and the Political Divide
In a High School auditorium Charles Edward Russell claimed he is neither Republican nor Democrat, admitting he cannot tell them apart. The speaker notes few differences among local party members, comparing political groups to church denominations and arguing that competition drives better outcomes. He hints Russell’s past ties to the Socialist party and suggests lingering alignment with socialist ideas.
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Charles Edward Russell
Mr. Russell
Democrats
RepubMcan
Our
Republic
Russell
Socialist Party
ABE MARTIN Speech on Drinking Habits Mentioned
ABE MARTIN remarks on how much to drink at home to stay lit in town. Tel Binkley notes a connection to New York delivery by the same figure.
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Tel Binkley
New York
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason Wheels and Legs
This short verse laments a stubborn old car that refuses to start and keeps breaking down. The speaker contemplates walking as healthier, noting how exercise revives energy, then returns to the car as a comic clash between desire to drive and vow to abandon it. The piece blends humor with a small critique of automotive woes.
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Dame Nature
World Socialist Unity Promoted Despite Internal Rift
The text argues for a single global socialist party and a perfected internationalism while noting a split when key figures like Mr Russell, John Spargo, and Upton Sinclair distanced themselves during the war. It stresses that disagreement does not erase integrity among honest people who join different groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Socialistic Party
Russell
John Spargo
Upton Sinclair
America
One Way There is One Way to Cut Flying Costs
A Muscatine Journal quotation argues that the sole method to reduce flight expenses is postponing purchases not immediately required today. The proverb frames prudent spending as delaying nonessential buys to save money.
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Muscatine
When the Shoe Pinches The Reds Quote
A brief editorial remark from the Waterloo Times-Tribune argues the Reds seek to dismantle government machinery while opposing any disruption to their own system, framing the issue as political hypocrisy.
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Waterloo Times-Tribune
Des Moines Census Count Mentioned Band of Gypsies
The Cedar Rapids Republican notes in Des Moines that a band of gypsies was counted in the census but argues some cities counted cemeteries within census districts. The piece contrasts “live ones” with past census practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Civilians Recall Pershing Title Debate In Wartime
A Davenport Democrat editorial notes that many soldiers view General Pershing as a permanent general, while others argue the title should be shared or temporary. The piece reflects on attitudes toward military ranks and the influence of congressional action.
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Jack Pershing
Congress
Davenport
Noecker vs Noecker Case Opens with Testimony
Judge C A Dey opened the case of Sarah Noecker versus Gertrude Noecker and others. The dispute centers on a deed of Sarah Noecker’s forty acre farm north of town made to Gertrude Noecker after Newton Noecker’s death. The 76 year old plaintiff testified extensively as the trial began. Attorneys Keeley Richer represent the plaintiff and Butterfield Brookhart defend the defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Déwey
Sarah Noecker
Gertrude Noecker
Newton Noecker
W. M. Keeley
E. ©. Richer
W. H. Butterfield
5. W. Brookhart
His Fate and a Father’s Tear Over Poems
A son presents poems to his father who reads them with tears and declares the boy’s deathly fate, crying out My poor son as the manuscript ends in sorrow and speculation.
Kennedy Praised For Committee Work In River and Harbor Bill
Washington January 27 Representative Kennedy as chair of the house rivers and harbors committee is receiving many congratulations for his work on the river and harbor bill. The measure has been kept to a relatively small sum. Senator Kenyon who has focused on rivers and harbor issues today praised Kennedy for curtailing the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Kennedy
House
Kenyon
Women and Work Across Nations Rise in 1920s
The piece surveys widespread advancement for women including civil service access in the United States, voting expansion in Italy, women’s roles in banking, architecture, law, and labor. It notes London’s lord mayor procession on horseback and Illinois women acting as food profiteer detectives, highlighting rising female participation in public life and industry.
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London
Their Use and the Fools in the World
A reflective comment notes that fewer fools would make the world a more pleasant place to live, suggesting daily life would be easier and perhaps more orderly without widespread folly.
Iowa Tax Burden Rising as 1919 Levy Near 30 Million
Iowa counties and districts expect about 30 million dollars in 1919 school taxes. The 1918 levy totaled 66,216,150.50 and projections show total state, county and city taxes may reach 76 million with schools receiving around 20 million. City expenditures across 105 cities totaled 20,649,770 with general government and public safety leading outlays.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Corning
Toledo
Lafayette Coop Pioneer Citizen Dies at 77
Lafayette Coop born April 15 1842 died January 23 1920 at 8 PM. He left eleven siblings with two surviving daughters in Kansas. A founder of Antioch church he charitably helped neighbors, and he married Cynthia Jane Spencer September 4 1867 producing seven children, all but one surviving him. He valued industry, economy, and community service throughout Jefferson County.
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Lafayette Coop
Christian Gilbert
Lanfield
Clarinda Henderson
Lincoln
Kansas
Coop
Jefferson County
Antioch Church
Cynthia Jane Spencer
A. L. Coop
John Belville
Washington
Iowa
Dp. W
Catarrhal Deafness Cure Promoted by Constitutional Remedy
An advertisement claims local ear applications cannot cure catarrhal deafness and that only a constitutional remedy helps. It explains deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and mucous surfaces, and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Medicine as a cure, offering a money back guarantee from Cooney & Co. of Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Coeney
Tolede
Death of Lafayette Coop Ends Local Pioneer’s Life
Thompson of Des Moines Nellie Evaline infant death Mrs G A Flinchead Fairfield Miss Myrtle Coop Washington DC and Mrs EB Kaliff Spokane WA note the loss of Lafayette Coop a longtime adviser born and died on his farm He lived four years in Washington and three in Fairfield Funeral services held at home and Antioch with Rev Polly Spaulding and Chas Coop officiating Fairfield businessmen’s quartet sang Pallbearers were three sons in law and three grandsons Interment in churchyard cemetery
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Washington
Fairfield
Antioch
Polly
The
Christian Church
Spaulding
Chas. Coop of
Perlee
Fairfield Buiners
John Bellville
G. A. Flinchpach
D. W. Thompson
Des Moines
Roy. Raymond
Harold Coop
Churchyard Cemetery
Prevent Colds in Children with Safe Cough Remedy
Parents can guard community health by keeping sick children home for a day or two. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for kids, containing no opium, and helps loosen cough, aid expectoration, relieve the lungs, and help the system recover from the cold. Lemon's Pharmacy and druggists everywhere.
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Lemmon’s
Pearis Ne Oyster Monopoly Reported in Meat Shipment
Popular Mechanics Magazine notes pearls on tripe from the United States observed in England. Four soft pearls, each embedded in a cyst, appeared on mucous surfaces of the meat. The occurrence is not unusual and may have escaped prior notice, with frost specimens from cows supporting the finding.
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Pearis
England
United States
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Early Street Lighting Claims and City Debates
The article compares progress in modern illumination with ancient cities. Paris and Bowdon claim priority in street lighting. Tandoy reportedly lit its streets with lanterns by 1414, a point contested by rivals.
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Paris
Bowdon
Tandoy
Ancient Wisdom Quote on Souls and Houses
A quote attributed to Epictetus urges that it is better to raise citizens' souls than to embellish grand houses, emphasizing virtue over wealth and power. It frames a moral priority for state service and public virtue over ostentatious living.
Marking Lin When Marking Hoen with Tok
Instructions advise using a pencil to form initials before tracing ink marks to prevent the ink from spreading. The method emphasizes careful initial work and tracing to control ink spread during marking.
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Evening Journal
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Natered
Lst Sones
Lst Sone
FBI
Tooun Sounray
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Noecker
Ministry of Health
United States Civil Service Commission
Italy
British Institute of Bankers
Supreme Court
Mullen
New York City
Byrd Mack
Los Angeles
Calif
American Woman's Legion
Illinois
John Fallace Riddl
Farmington, Conn
Theodore Roosevelt
Girls’ City Club of
Boston
Wellesley Woods
Edith Strauss
Department of Justice
Daisy Polk
San Francisco
Cal
Vitrimont
Jane Mauner
Wellesley College
Sir Johnston Forbes- Robertson
Charles Rann Kennedy
Training Department
Ministry of Labor
Ko Ko Tanawa
U. S
Ancient
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Stean
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