Farmers at Washington Farm Conference Courted by Satire
A humorous critique notes Mark Sullivan lampoons attendees at the Washington Farm Conference. It features farmers Ogden Armour, Bern ie Baruch, Arthur Capper, Henry Wallace, William Jennings Bryan, Fordyce Pinchot, Roy Chapin, Nelson Updike, C H McDowell, Henry Firestone, Tom Wilson, Jim Bell and others, imagining their conversations on topics from calf weaning to manure and schedules. The piece blends wit with references to public figures and agricultural business figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Sullivan
Washington, D. C
Mark
Ogden Armour
Bernie Baruch
William Jennings Bryan
Gifford Pinchot
New York
Roy Chapin
Hudgon Automobile Factory
Nelson Updike
Omaha Bee
Nebraska
C. H. McDowell
National Fertilizer Association
Henry Firestone
Tom Wilson
Chicago
Jim Bell
Minneapolis
Freight Rates Prompt ABE MARTIN Rant
Abe Martin complains about freight rates and the cost of a quarter’s worth of goods. He mocks people for being more focused on making money than politeness.
Potter's Field and the Fate of Crooks in Potter’s Field
A poem by Walt Mason rails at crime and punishment as bodies rest in cheap graves. It contrasts workhouse wards and jails with bargain counter tombs and asserts justice keeps criminals in sight as they meet an unseen end.
Farmers Shape Leaders From the Farm to Power
The article argues that most business and political leaders began on the farm and remain tied to rural life. It cites Bernie Baruch as a key figure guiding farmers against middlemen and foresters, fueling the Farm Bureau's influence. The piece forecasts farmers dominating the future amid postwar economic readjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Bernie Baruch
Sullivan
B. M. Baruch
Iowa
Washington
American Farm Bureau Federation
Congress
Path to Farm Based Future Governs Policy
The speaker asserts a shift toward recognizing farming as the fundamental industry and the cornerstone of future policy, noting a consensus forming around this approach and its implications for national direction.
Amusements Noted Athlete Star in Motion Pictures
William Fox launches Maurice Flynn in Bucking the Line at the Fox Theatre next Monday. Flynn, Yale football star famed worldwide, becomes a leading screen figure after a deliberate shift from finance offices and athletic fame. Molly Malone co stars as the female lead in this screen version of The Real Man by Francis Lynde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fox
Francis Lynde
Fox Theatre
Maurice Flynn
Yale
New York
Maurice T
Molly Malone
Invention of the pipe traces to ancient herb use
The text notes primitive peoples used tobacco opium and hemp. It says the pipe arose from frequent herb burning for sacrifice or healing. A portable container with a tube for the smoke followed as a logical development for inhalation therapy.
Revival at Christian church draws large Davenport crowd
In Davenport a major revival at the Christian church showcases warm hospitality and lively music led by Linut the director. Evangelist Campbell preaches on moral living and the Centurion Cornelius, noting one cannot be a Christian without moral conduct. The meetings run all week and have already added 41 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Washington
Baptist Church
Linnt
Billy Sunday
Kings
Mayb
Cornelius
Bro. Campbell
Disciples’ Church
Alexander Campbell
W. H. Hampton
Sullivan describes bar fight with Dagan
Sullivan arrives home with a black eye a broken nose and a split lip after an altercation he says was a fight with Dagan. He explains the incident and cites the other party by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Dagan
Quotation Sparks Tempers Over a Dead Man in Legion Weekly
A quote from Legion Weekly features Mrs. Sullivan and Sullivan arguing about a dead man while a man calls a puny rival a shrimp. The exchange reflects a heated tone amid wartime or veterans’ circle discourse.
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Evening Journal
ELDER
Shannon
Bruce Cowden
Mutual
Oserker
Arthur Capper
United States
Henry Wallace
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Potter's Field
Alex KR. Miller
Davenport
Democrat
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz, M. D
T. A. Michels
Washington, Iowa
Post
Postum Cereal Company, Inc
Battle Creek
Michigan
Tai
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Irvin BE. Huston
Farmers’ Union Store
Washington, IA
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law
Federal Farm Loans
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Res
S. H. Bateman
Giair
Kicher
Livingston & Kicher
LAW
Abstract Department
O. F. Boller
D. D
City
Washington St
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Washington County
B. Watson
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Dr. King
Ccrl&p
Golden State Limited
Golden St
Washingto
noense_esee GM
H. W. Russel
C. B&o
J. C. McCkay
Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
J. Eliott Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cycus
W. C. Bell
Belva Carris
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine No
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No. 1295
Loyal Order of Moose
B. Mitchell
Elmer McFadden
Covenant Lodge No. 101
North
Iowa Ave
F. Murdock
Noble Grand
Russell Goodin
Brighton Encane
O. O. BF
Iowa Avenue
B. BE. Nicholson
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