Harding Defers Bonus Bill to Share Burden
The article argues President Harding shouldered responsibility by opposing immediate passage of the bonus bill, deferring it to Congress while prioritizing care for wounded soldiers. It contrasts his stance with past leaders and notes potential political costs but supports his clear, decisive position.
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Harding
Wilson
Germany
MP Ghee
Hughes
Admiral Sims
George
Mellon
See
Sec. Melion
Congress
Old Timey Quote About Shopping and Niagara Falls
A Folksy line recalls buying an organ and visiting Niagara Falls leaving only funds for an iron deer for the front yard. The speaker notes a woman aged by appearance yet cautions she isn’t old around the heart.
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Niagary Falls
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
The poem laments William Jennings Bryan leaving Nebraska lamenting the loss felt from Broken Bow to Lincoln. It describes Nebraska pride in farming and healing and mourns the fixture of Bryan as a landmark for the state from York to Weeping Water. The verse notes sorrow among Nebraskans and calls Bryan a departed figure.
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Nebraska
Matis
Broken Bow
Stratton
Hastings
Odell
Bryan
Commonwealth
York
William
Budget Drives and Bonus Debates in War Era Policy
The article argues for a business administration aimed by General Dawes to slash government waste and save the country vast sums. It supports a cautious approach to the bonus bill, urging care for wounded veterans while favoring timely payments when treasury conditions permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeessoxpress
Amrabureihe
Cummins Backs More Pay but Opposes Bonus Plan Options
In a letter to American Legion leaders, Senator Cummins endorses additional compensation for World War soldiers but criticizes the Esch bill options. He supports outright payment and urges funding through foreign debt recovery, while resisting recommittal to finance. He also emails similar concerns to other Legion heads in Iowa.
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Washington
F. L. Watterman
American Legion
Davenport
Senor Cummins
Senator Cummins
Watterman
Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Meseran
United States
Sins of Speech and Signs Stir Iowa Towns
The brief notes sbout local speech mispronunciations and the impact of automobile signs draw attention in Marshalltown. A quip from the Times-Republican questions pool investments after sixty drownings in Iowa. A Galveston remark laments marital biscuit biases amid changing tastes.
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Marshalltown Times Republican
Iowa
Steady business revival predicts by real estate boards speaker
Joshua Kirby of Cleveland told the National Association of Real Estate Boards convention that America faces a revival in business conditions. He argued a lack of finished goods and ample raw materials, plus strong purchasing power, underpin the upturn.
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Chicago
Joshua Kirby
Cleveland
National Association of Real Estate Boards
America
Dani, Crawford, Jr
Philadelphia
Not So Dry Yet in Lab Tales
A quirky exchange between a librarian and an experimenter features a request for scientific stories. The librarian mentions Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea as a choice, while the experimenter admits the topic is too deep for him.
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Jules Verne
Earl A. Rohlf
Kenyon Proposes Cash Bonus With Land Plan Link
Senator Kenyon urged recommitting the bonus bill to the finance committee with a report by January 1922 and to include a land plan. He said he favors a cash bonus but recognizes land provisions may appeal to soldiers seeking vocational training and home ownership at Ames.
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Finance Committee
Kenyon
Ames
Judge Fights Joy Riding in Waterloo
Municipal Judge J W Gwynne vows to end joy riding in Waterloo after lecturing two Wilberly youth men charged with molesting girls They urged girls to join them for joy riding after a tyrant at night The mother of one girl opposed the plan The judge says authorities must act and chivalrous men should help stop the practice The two culprits were fined 19 dollars.
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Waterloo
J. W. Gwynne
Gwynge
Beautify Old Dump Promised by Grinnell Mayor
Grinnell plans a cleanup of a long disgraceful dump area along the M. and St. L. track, once owned by Eli Mincer. Mayor Melrath announced the project, pledging city administration action to remove unsightly waste and improve the approach into town from the south.
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Grinnell
Eli Mincer
Melrath
First of Oil Men to Reach Northern El Dorado
Nine men travel from Vancouver to Fort Norman in Mackenzie Valley north Canada to stake oil lands near Edmonton. They crossed 750 miles via snow covered trail from White Horse Yukon in 21 days aboard dogsleds. They report high grade crude oil for lighting heating and gas engines.
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Juneau
Alaska
Fort Norman
Mackenzie Valley
North Canada
Edmonton
Alberta
John McDonnell
Norman
Continental Divide
White Horse
Yukon Territory
Vancouver
B. C
Skagway
White Pass
Carmacks
Yukon River
Canadian
Canada
United States
Fort McMurrey
Peace River
Peace
Mackenzie
Boys chained to a tree by parents in Mount Vernon
Two young brothers were found chained to a tree near Edgewood by boy scouts yesterday. Authorities reported the boys were tied by their parents as a form of punishment, prompting inquiries into the family and the incident.
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David Hammond
Floyd Bailey
Grand Mound
Edgewood
Hammond
Mount Vernon
Large Iowa court suit lists numerous Dayton heirs in land action
Original notice in Iowa District Court Washington County names Milton Dayton and Arthur N. Dayton as plaintiffs against many defendants including Bunker Bingham Campbell Dayton and numerous Daytons with multiple spellings and banks listed. It describes two tracts of land in Washington County Iowa and directs unknown claimants to respond.
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District Court OF Iowa
Washington County
Iowa
Milton
Dayton
Arthur N. Dayton
Vs. A. Bunker
Lizzie N. Bingham
Elizabeth L. Bingaman
W. A. Bingaman
William A. Bingaman
Nancy FE. Cook
Howard Cook
Anna Campbell
Anna Belle Campbell
Anna B. Campbell
Amy I. Campbell
Nathan Campbell
Jesse H. Campbell
Nancy Ellen Craven
J. M. Craven
Anny Dayton
Annie Dayton
Anna Dayton
Emerson E. Dayton
Emmerson E. Dayton
Eva Dayton
Eva M. Dayton
Elizabeth Dayton
Glaphrey
Samuel Ay
Kalona Sayings Bank
Joseph R. Lewis
M. A.lewis
Mary A. Miller
W. L. Miller
the Northern Trust Company
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Anna Pollard
Oz Powell
Sarah Powell
W. A. Stewart
Addie E. Stewart
H. D. Smouse
Washington County Savngs Bank
Washington
Washington County Savings Bank
the Wellman Savings Bank
Wellman
Washington Loan & Trust Company
A. C
Section Twenty Four
Township Seventy Six
Range Nine
Quieting Title Petition Filed in Washington County Iowa
Notice that the Clerk of the District Court of Washington County Iowa has filed a petition by plaintiffs claiming fee simple ownership of described real estate. The suit seeks to bar unknown claimants and quiet title with general relief. Defendants warned to appear before noon of the second day of the September 1921 term or face default and judgment.
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District Court of
Washington County
Iowa
Court House
Washington
Local Train Schedule Fragments
Partial timetable lists local pass and freight numbers with times. Mentions No 435 449 835 836 889 and 439 430 with services to local passengers and freight except Sundays.
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Ste OT Bursel
Ascat
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Mutual
Abe Martin
Ftusar
Walt Mason
Galveston
PEA
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A. John Droz
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Lawyers Opposite Journal Office
Washington, Iowa
Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner
Farmers’ Union
Washington, IA
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Gy County
T. A. Michels
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher: Law
Abstract Department
Chiropractors
M. H. Sartor Mra
M. H. Sartor Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Jeth Fielding
Red
B. Watson
Austin Sutherland
R. R
Morrison & Morrison
C& KR
Golden State Limited
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Exci J. C. Mek
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St Lim
Esdarday
Asti
Aday, Daw
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John Park
Washington Lodge
A. P
A. M
J. Eliott Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Bethlehem
Commandery
K. T
Kerr
B. Cc
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
EB. Mitchell
D. ©. Russell
Brighton Encampment N
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Iowa Avenue
Welvi
Ralph Zeck
Elmer McFadden
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