Split in Republican party seen as Wilson sign of victory
The piece argues President Wilson may benefit from a Republican split and notes past electoral swings. It recalls Wilson’s minority presidency in his first term, the 1916 showing, and the 1918 Republican gains. It also claims current Democratic discord over Wilson’s policies, praising principled stand by senators.
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Cummings
Wilson
Republican Congress
Democratic Party
Republican Party
ABE MARTIN Reflects On Shortening Stories And Postcards
The speaker recalls past skill in writing In Haste on postal cards. The tone favors nostalgic humor about old writing practices and a dandy knack for brevity. Multiple references to recalling earlier habits appear with a folksy, informal voice.
Desert Train Through the Painted Desert
The poem recalls a green plush desert train built by Mr. Pullman that traverses barren sands with courteous porters and lavish dining. It contrasts modern luxury and old frontier hardship as passengers groan at the desert, while pioneers once blazed a harsh route and faced thirst and heartbreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Accurst
Senators Stand With Convictions Amid Administration Critics
A faction of Democrats defend their stances against the administration and its official organs, asserting they acted from conviction and were ready to make personal political sacrifices if needed. The passage reflects partisan solidarity despite disagreements with leadership.
War era housing and government contracts debated
The Marshalltown Times-Republican notes disputes over idealism. In Hammond Indiana houses built by the government for war purposes were to be sold cheaply as low as 340 dollars, while government paid contractors for supervision amounts reportedly reaching 250000 in five months. A Toronto scientists experiment on sugar from sawdust is mentioned amid European republic concerns.
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Hammond
Indiana
Cedar Rapids
Toronto
Canada
Europe
Clipped Comments on Future Millionaire and Middlemen
The Oskaloosa Herald argues that diligent saving and overtime work will create future millionaires. The Cedar Rapids Republican warns that middlemen may suffer during the coming price recession.
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Oskaloosa Herald
Faith with the dead in France and new generations sent
A historical remark argues that honoring fallen soldiers in France requires sending a million more youths to Europe and Asia to fight along front lines, reflecting a stark wartime stance on sacrifice and duty.
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France
Europe
Asia
Farmers Repudiate Labor Alliances In Plumb Plan Debate
C W Hunt president of Iowa Farm Bureau declares farmers and union labor cannot unite while labor backs strike. He opposes the Plumb plan for government ownership of railroads and condemns socialist and radical ideas. He notes distrust of W F Kopp and urges voting for Major Fred B Holsteen for Congress on June 7th, arguing political games have changed since 1900.
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C. W. Hunt
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
W. F. Kopp
Congress
Burlington To
Major Fred
Holsteen
Political Advertising Holsteen for Congress
War Department letters from 1920 praise Major Fred S. Holsteen for long service in the Judge Advocate General office in Washington. Frank L. Hatch letters urge his retention. Allen asks for evidence of his value. Dowell confirms Holsteen handled penitentiary and capital case reviews showing high legal skill and dedication to duty.
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Frank L. Hatch
Fred S Holsteen
War Department
Judge Advocate General
Washington
Holsteen
Advocata
Judge Advocate's Office
Washington, Db c
Hol‘steen
Kopp
Col Dowell
Judge Advocate’s
Allen
Burlington Trades and Labor Assembly
Burlington
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Fred S. Holsteen
Econgress
Major Holsteen
WM. Allen
S. 10Th St
William Allen
South 10Th St
Towa
Crowder
Military Justice Division
Military Justice
Notice of Quiet Title in Washington County Iowa
In the District Court of Washington County Iowa Nettie Statler and Henry Warren Statler sue Margaret Simpson Nancy Campbell Thomas Campbell Thomas Y Williams Mary J Williams T Y Williams Mary Jane Williams George Barrows Mrs P R Barrows B C Barrows Eugene H Barrows Byron Barrows Eugen H Barrows H S Statler John Claude Statler Claude Statler Warren Statler Margarett Simpson John Simpson M Z Williams Margaret A Simpson Rosamond Barrows Rebecca FE Ogden R E Ogden Paulina R Barrows Mary Z Williams H P Statler and unknown claimants of described real estate in Washington County Iowa seek to quiet title in fee simple to the north east quarter section sixteen township seventy five north range nine west of the 5th P M providing that all claims be barred and the defendants be estopped from any adverse title. You are referred to the petition on file and told to appear before noon on the second day of the next term beginning September 6 1920 at the Washington County Court House. Attorneys Eicher Livingston & Eicher.
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Washington County
Iowa
Nettie Statler
Henry Warren Statler
Margaret Simpson
Nancy Campbell
Thomas Campbell
Thomas Y. Williams
Mary J. Williams
T. Y. Williams
Mary Jane Williams
George Barrows
P. R. Barrows
B. C.barrows
Eugene H. Barrows
Byron
Margarett Simpson
John Simpson
M. Z. Williams
Margaret A. Simpson
Rosamond Barrows
Rebecca FE. Ogden
R. E. Ogden
Paulina R. Barrows
Mary Z. Williams
H. P. Statler
District Court of
District Court
City of
Washington
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Notice to Bidders for Washington County Steel Building
Washington County Iowa Board invites sealed bids by June 15 1920 for a 40 by 80 foot steel building at the County Auditor’s office. Plans are on file and public. A 5 percent certified check is required with each bid and bonds of 100 percent with award. If bids are not executed within 15 days after acceptance, the check is forfeited. If no award within 26 days all proposals are rejected and checks returned. Continued on page six.
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Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Iowa
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Walt Mason
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids Republican
J. D. Glasgow
Palmer Wilson
Fred
Holstekeen
Cassius M. Dowell
The
New
Royal Cook Book
Wales
Pulton Street
New York City
New York
Home Builders Loan Department
Washin Sauer
Loan SA Pany
O Chas. H. Keck
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