Painter and the Allied Debt Pact Echoes of War
A fragmentary editorial discusses the Dawes plan era, praising the allied powers for stabilizing Germany’s war debt and framing the settlement as a neutral mediation success. It lauds Henry C. Dawes commission leader and reflects on Germany paying its dues, while condemning the Kaiser’s choices and the broader wartime consequences.
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Germany
Ete
Iychas
Gwen D. Young
Dawes
U. S
the Times Ng
Kaiser Wilhelm
The Case of the Worm Tale from a Bygone Era
A fragmented verse filled with archaic language depicts a worm lamenting its fate as a fish angler uses a sharp hook. The whimsical narration contrasts the worm's misery with the angler's practiced ease, painting a harsh scene of capture in old prose.
Call of the Worm Haunts a Boy in Quiet Night
A boy is lured from studies by the call of the worm and the lure of fishing. He awakens in the night, dreams of vast cities, and slides from bed to stalk waters and cast a line. The piece frames the worm’s voice as a haunting guide to piscatorial pursuit.
Fragmented Verses and Prohibition Debate Amid Tuberculosis Fight
The piece blends satirical verse about sheep with a public health debate. It cites Dr. S. H. Cherrington and World League Against Alcoholism arguing alcohol worsens TB, linking French stamps and anti drink campaigns to tuberculosis data. Figures show French alcohol use and numerous alcohol trades, noting New York City as a dry-city contrast with lower TB deaths after prohibition.
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Rence
S. H. Cherrington
World League Against
France
Brourir del
Professor Letulle
Lancereaux
Berthollet
New York City
United States
Eid
Iowa Ousted From Big Ten Echoes Across Stadium Winds
A stream of verses from The Cincinnati Times-Star laments Iowa's removal from the Big Ten, naming Riley Locke and Duke Slater while picturing winds sweeping across plains as Purdue and Northwestern watch. The piece portrays the Big Ten exodus with regional pride and somber imagery.
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Cincinnati Times-Star
Iowa
Shades
Locke
Old Duke Slater
A. Devinet
Mayes McLain
Simon-Pines
Abe Martin Peculiar Weather and Campus Quips
Nonsensical garbled notes mix local humor with reports of Ike Soles at Acme garage and Joe Kite found within his income after a week’s absence. The fragmentary text references Towa the goat and Big Ten controversy, touched by feverish mood and campus alums, with a satirical warning about world awareness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Soles
Acme
Joe Kite
The Amazing Vagabond in Steele Parachute Thrills
A review praises Steele as central to the adventure filled film The Amazing Vagabond. The plot follows a millionaire youth sent to timber country by his lumber king father to temper his thrill seeking. The reviewer notes exciting scenes, a wholesome tone, and steady direction by Wallace Fox.
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Ng Vng
Steele
la Boon
Fauh
Tillionaire
Embrays
Directo
Eddie Foy and Texas Guinan on stage in early era cinema
A fragmentary reminiscence notes Eddie Foy Sr and Texas Guinan performing with Hogan and Eddie in stage shows. It mentions Foy leaving the stage to enter film, and Bryan directing Eddie Jr on multiple occasions, portraying early Warner Bros. projects and a Queen of the Night Clubs link.
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Eddie
Miata
Hyon
Texas Guinan
All
Foy
Fota
Warner Bros
Bryan
Eddie, Jr
Eddie Foyles
Warner TV
Birthday Dinner Held for Mrs. Morgan's Eightieth
A birthday dinner was hosted at JO W Schmittel on June 5 for Mrs C T Morgan turning eighty. Mr and Mrs Fleming visited Washington Tuesday. Stone the road man and helper Nelson Woodford repaired a muddy stretch between here and Clay on Wednesday. Mrs LB Hannan and family joined others for supper at Brighton after a Tuesday afternoon visit. Mire Bertha Smith assisted Mrs Charles Kephart with her duties.
Local Notes and College Grads Highlight Small Town Wire
Mrs Wilfried Pleiz graduates Town City University on June 3. Rumor says Harry Wentworth of Brighton plans marriage. Kerrigans of Davenport join a push to swap programs for IRnco Park benefit for the abs aid. Ardith Luithly and Alice Snyder return home for summer. Elwood Johnson, son of P B Johnson, reenlists for another year at Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Wilfried Pleiz
Town City University
Harry Wentworth
Brighton
Wentworth
Kerrigans of
Davenport
Irnco Park
Abs Aid
Ardith Luithly
Alice
Mazel Snyder
Elwood Johnson
P. B. Johnson
Cheyenne
Wyo
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the Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Washington County
Elder, Shannon & CO
Bruce Cowden
East Main Street
Washington
Tows
United Pri Wink Service
Seo
Pan
THE
Jesus
Arrerers
Tam
Eiso
Divine
Lin
Angie Worm
Tlynt
Jong Strin
Indies
Samuel Hoffenstein
Saint Peter Dozes
Hope
Loreth
Hawkeye Ware
Pen Town
Towa
Zuppek
Old Ohio
Marek
Purdue
Old Northwes
Abe Martin
Big Tent Turk
Tohnso
Presbyterian Church
H. & A. Baking Co
Wilson Bros
Paisies
Carl
Athlee
Shorts
North Side Square
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