Brew Their Own as Prohibition Spurs Home Beer Boom
Burlington July 16 Local brewer Martin Moehn Sr says a surge of amateur brewers in Burlington and surrounding county produce potent near beer and raisin wine while near beer sales fall. He warns home brewing could harm drinkers and notes saloons may not return. 2% beer should be sold in grocery stores with wives as bartenders. Industry dealers corroborate that national prohibition drives consumers to home production.
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Mr. Moehn
Bright
Des Moines
Elsie Ferguson Stars in Heart of the Wilds at Graham
Elsie Ferguson appears to thrill audiences in Heart of the Wilds at the Graham theatre. Director Marshall Neilan and Thomas Meighan head a strong cast as outdoor Canadian border scenes unfold with Indians and cowboys. Ferguson handles a wild pony and showcases notable horsewoman skill amid dramatic frontier action.
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Artcraft Star
Elsie Ferguson
Artcraft
Miss Ferguson
Heart of the Wilds
Thomas Meighan
Ferguson
The President's Veto A Daylight Saving Debate
Muscatine Journal notes the president vetoed the agricultural bill due to a rider repealing daylight saving. It argues the repeal affects 109 million people, critiques congressional debate, and urges states like Iowa to advocate repeal while weighing benefits and drawbacks for farmers and urban workers.
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Muscatine Journal
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Washington Times
Campbell
Kansas
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Iowa
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
God
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Mississippi
Mr. Quinn
Mr. Ferris
Oklahoma
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Gray
Doctor Keeley
Doctor Cook
North Pole
Garabad Giragossian
Agricuuliers
Reason Enough Twins Paid Two Cents a Day for Wakeups
A Chicago writer recalls twin nephews who woke him on weekdays for two cents daily. One Sunday they woke him at seven, he protested, and they defended the act saying they knew he wanted sleep but needed the mopey.
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Chicago
Stanley Miller Sells His Paper in Mt Pleasant Iowa
Mt Pleasant Iowa July 16 The sale of the Mt Pleasant Free Press by Stanley Miller to Geo L Tomlinson manager of the Henry County Farmers Union Publishing Company was announced. Tomlinson takes possession August 1 and will publish the Daily Union Tribune that advocates Farmers Union principles for southeastern Iowa and Henry County. The paper will be independent in politics and issued each evening except Sunday from the Free Press office. The weekly will continue as Free Press.
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Free Press
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Iowa
the Free Press
Kalona Community Visitors and Returns Report
Kalona notes list visitors and returning soldiers with connections to Des Moines Riverside Muscatine Fort Wingate Mexico and Rock Island. People mentioned include James Shebeck Frank Vodika Catherine Hofer Joe Snider Everett Allen and family Chas Kempf and two sons Ed Godlove Mary Iden v Carrie Marion Brown and Mrs Sleichter improving after surgery.
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Kalona
James Shebeck
Des Moines
Frank Vodika
Catherine Hofer
Joe
South Dakota
A. C. Sleichter
Joe Snider
Iowa City
S. J. Baker
Allie Crawford
Riverside
John Maple
Dale Jackson
Auto Mechanics’ Division
Ft. Wingate
Mexico
Everette Allen
Little Daughter
Rock Island
B. F. Allen
Everett
Cops Stand the Strain in Wartime Advice
A noted scientist suggests five minute eye and muscle relaxation sessions several times daily to endure wartime stress. The piece defends police during a period when belated citizens pressed them, noting police actions against stick-up men were wise and excellent.
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New York Times
Unsought Fame Ends A Dancer’s Social Career
Algernon laments the end of his social life after a night of drinking at a ball. His valet apologizes as rumors spread that he invented a new dance. The scene contrasts public scrutiny with private regret and a tarnished reputation.
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Algernon
Japs Cheer Ruler for First Time in Tokyo Celebrations
Tokyo marked the fiftieth anniversary of moving the imperial capital from Kyoto with two days of festivities. Emperor Yoshihito, Empress Sadako, and Crown Prince Hirohito rode in open coaches as crowds cheered banzai. The city showcased banners, arches, a thatched pavilion in Ueno Park, and a special postage stamp.
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Tokyo
Kioto
Metropolis
Yoshihito
Hirohito
Ueno Park
Europe receives assured food for liberated Europe
The American Relief Administration under Theodore Whitemarsh pledges enough food to feed liberated Europe until harvests this fall. About $100,000,000 in relief funds are distributed with overseas representatives through mid August. Hoover remains abroad until relief work ends, while the U.S. has supplied $500,000,000 in food since the armistice.
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Europe
American Relief Administration
Theodore F. Whitemarsh
American Organization
Congress
Herbert Hoover
United States
Whitemarsh
Best of Stimulants Voice in Duty Alone
A single sourced quip noting duty as a stimulant that never fails or intoxicates. The author references Duvty and the skylark Happiness as poetic images for inner virtue guiding men.
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George D. Prentice
Marshall County Votes For Paved Roads In County Election
Marshall County Iowa approved paving with 3 119 votes for and 1 151 against while 11 of 22 outside precincts supported paving. The outcome adds momentum to re Routing the Lincoln highway to avoid mud roads through preferred counties.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
Des Moines
Story
Tama
Hardin
Franklin
Boone
Hamilton
Wright
Cerro Gordo
Veterinarians of County Meet Here
A meeting of the veterinary surgeons of Washington county was held at the Commercial club house yesterday afternoon attended by twenty members from various towns. They discussed the swine disease affecting many herds and reviewed matters of importance to veterinarians. Dr. Simons of the federal service spoke at the meeting.
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Veterinary Surgeons
Washington County
Commercial Club
Simons
The
Federal Service
Notice to Bid for Washington County Boilers 1919
The Washington County Board of Supervisors Iowa will accept bids until 1 PM August 12 1919 at the County Auditor Office for furnishing and installing in the county courthouse and county home 12 Kewanee fire box boilers and moving a 6 boiler. Separate bids, 5 percent certified checks, bonds 100 percent, plans on file, bids sealed and marked. County may waive defects and reject all bids.
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Washington Co
Iowa
Washington County Court House
Kewanee
Washington County
District Court
Board of Supervisors
Why the Von Prefix Honors in German noble Titles
The prefix Von denotes a privilege title in German tradition, bestowed by a monarch for meritorious services. Although once confined to military or feudal families, many commoners such as captains of industry scientists financiers and artists were likewise honored. The title is either hereditary or ends upon the holder’s death.
Breakfast Quarrel Over Second Helping
Two siblings Juanita and Charles request a second helping at breakfast. Charles replies with the line Ladies first and mans next after being taught to wait Juanita. The feuding resolves with shared plates and a household lesson in manners.
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Juanita
Charles
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