Krupps and Kaiser Bill fall from world stage in six years
A magazine note reflects on Krupp’s and Kaiser Bill once ruling the world stage and arming Russia, then failing to seize Western victory. It contrasts their decline, Germany’s dwindling aims, and mounting calls for mercy as peace lingers.
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Krupp's
Kaiser Bill
Germany
Russia
France
Canal
Kateer Bill
George
Nicholas
Nick
Kaiser
Winsor Kale’s Uncle Free In Muncie After Jail Stay
In Muncie Indiana ABE MARTIN notes Mrs Winsor Kale’s uncle is out of jail but remains in the town He recalls the couple who began their life together and headed toward seed after the wedding noting local recollections and humor.
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Winsor Kale
Muncie
Indianay
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason on Home Brew
In a humorous verse, Walt Mason jokes about neighbors brewing illicit hops and roots, the aftermath of arrests, and villagers jailed for home brew antics. He mocks the risky pastime and urges moderation while portraying the comic misadventures of the hobbyists.
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Walt Mason
Blitzen
Rhetoric on Allied Peace Terms and Germany
A brief editorial voice argues that true peace would have been achieved by decisive Allied victory on the battlefield with Germany defeated. It contends Germany’s leadership deserved harsh terms and warns against a lenient approach that could endanger cosmopolitan civilization.
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Germany
Peety
Des Moines Editorial Calls for Hanging Murderers
A Des Moines editorial urges capital punishment for two murderers, praising Sheriff Robb and county state efforts while opposing trials in newspapers. It argues life sentences fail to deter crime and contends hangings would deter future offenses amid ongoing street robberies.
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Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Robb
Nea Sts
Editorial calls for hanging in Fosdick case and beyond
Des Moines editor Lafayette Young argues for capital punishment as a cradle to curb crime in Iowa. He cites the Fosdick murder and echoes from Des Moines Dubuque and Orange City, urging swift gallows for Cross Weeks Lereau and others, warning of false mercy in delay and noting Iowa law permits execution after conviction.
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Lafayette Young
Trong
Des Moines
George Fosdick
Young
Iowa
Mr. Young
Cross
Weeks
Dubuque
George Lereau
Rabhieas
Matt Daly
Orange City
Ire Pavey
Claude Lerner
Ottumwa Cowner
Cheney & Co Toledo Promises One Hundred for Catarrh Cure
State of Ohio Toledo Lucas Conte Cheney and Frank J Cheney declare the firm Cheney & Co in Toledo will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh cured by their medicine taken internally and acting through the blood on mucous surfaces. Sworn before W Gleason Notary Public December 6.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas Conte Cheney
Gt Feney
Frank J. Cheney
A. Ae Seal W. Gleason
Cheney & Co
Ohio
Officers Meet At Iowa University for Eleventh Convention
Secretaries, treasurers, and business managers of colleges and universities across the United States will convene at the University of Iowa May 6 and 6 for their eleventh annual convention. William H. Mates of Iowa completes his fourth organization membership. A. H. Smith of Indiana is president of the association.
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United States
University of Iowa
William H. Mates
A. H. Smith
University of Indiana
Ottumwa Primary Election Marked by Large Turnout
Ottumwa reports a notably large turnout in the March 17 primary as voters cast ballots across multiple wards. Local candidates from various parties faced strong participation, signaling competitive races and active civic engagement.
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Ottumwa
Ottumwa voters pick mayoral candidates for March election
Voters in Ottumwa named Pat Leeny and other candidates for mayor on Monday. The March 28 city election window opens with these selections, and local ads urge residents to read the notices and participate.
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Chilton
Pat Leeny
Ottumwa
Train timetable fragment with mixed east west readings
A damaged OCR filled rail schedule fragment lists train numbers and times for westbound and eastbound services. It mentions passenger movements at 9 27 a m and 6 16 p m with notes on departures and corrected dates toward July 1 1920 and mentions freight and local services with inconsistent day references.
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Cm. & Stlp
Paas
Soweat Lim
Masonic and Shrine Lodges Schedule Regular Meetings
Washington Lodge No 26 meets first Friday each month W M J E Grayson and Sec Arthur Goodin. Cyrus Chapter No 13 RA meets second Friday with W C Bell and Arthur Goodin as Secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets third Friday chaired by G B Kerr with Arthur Goodin as Recorder. Washington Chapter No 08 OES meets second Thursday with Mary Lavada Kerr and Myrtle Speer as officers. Damascus Shrine No 10 WSJ meets last Thursday at Moose Hall with Louise Harwood and Lena M Marble.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A.M
J. Ediitt Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
G. 8
Kerr
Recorder
Washington
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
W. S
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
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Mutual
Bugs’ Baer
Abe Martin
Home Brew
Law and Order
Chandler
Cord Tires
Cleveland
Olive
Bevins Motor Co
Washington, Iowa
THE
Chandler Motor Car Company
Cleveland, Ohio
East End
Els
Studebaker
Ater
Apperson
Chevrolet
PTT
RL & PP
Golden State Limited
Golden State
Fapress
H.W. R
Assel
Lo West Lim
W. Calvert
Physicians and Surgeons
A. John Droz
J. Kh. Edgington
M.D
F. & M. Bank
Irvin BE
Huston
Southwest Corner
Farmers’ Union
Washington, Ta
Res
S. H. Bateman
M. D. Blair
Washington, IA
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Ashington County
T. A. Michiels
Morrison & Morrison
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
J. Wilson
Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Journal
Washington, Lowa
Chiropractors
B. Watson
Bicher
Livingston
Hicher
W. M. Kerley
Austin Sutherland
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
PD. L. Carbaugh
D. C. Russell
Brighton
Hall
North
Iowa Avenue
Ralph Zeck
Elmer McFadden
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