Two Leagues of Nations Foreshadowed by Global Powers
A historical piece argues Germany may push for a second League of Nations led by Germany, Russia and Austria Hungary, while the existing bloc led by the United States, Britain and France pursues its own aims. It warns such divisions would hinder universal peace and notes Japan's gains at Shantung and Kiao Chau, China’s partial rights, and the need for inclusive, just global leadership.
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Germany
League of Nations
England
France
United States
Russia
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Fiume
Japan
Kiau-Chau
China
Kian- Chau
Pacific
Shantung
Clarence L, Speed
Davis
League
America
Europe
Asia
Austria
Canada
Australia
Greece
Brazil
Serbia
Belgium
Watts
Rubber heels spark chatter as new milliner arrives
In town the rise of rubber heels prompts talk while a new blonde milliner stirs interest among the young men, though the excitement seems focused on the local boys.
Bonds and Rumors in Wartime Stock Panic
In a tongue in cheek warning, the speaker laments selling bonds during tight times to fund gas and luxury amid postwar demand. The piece mocks bond holders rushing to unload as prices plunge, urging buyers to snap up bonds before they rise, and warns against wasteful spending and reckless borrowing.
Clean-Up Day in Washington Promotes City Pride
Citizens plan to participate in next Thursday’s Clean-Up event urging broad involvement. Local note items include morning concerts, a humorous hotel complaint, and a tongue in cheek pronunciation guide for Fewm ay.
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Washington
Iowa
The Test of Greatness Quoted in Davenport Fragment
A clipped comment from the Davenport Democrat quotes a remark about a man feeling undervalued without a bomb sent to him. The fragment reflects the paper’s rhetoric on achievement and perception during the era.
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Davenport
London awards gold casket to Mr Wil gon
The Marshalltown Times Republican reports London presented Mr Wil gon with a gold casket described as a handy place for the proposed third term candidacy.
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London
Wilgon
Marshalltown
Times- Republican
Local Pride Urges Townwide Renewal and Self Improvement
A call to residents to invest in their hometown, arguing that progress begins at home. Building up the town lifts not only the community but each individual resident and their neighbors. Encourages local achievement over seeking benefits elsewhere.
Home Institutions Urged to Patronize Local Establishments
The Keta Eagle urges readers to support home institutions, emphasizing that it costs nothing and will do no harm to patronize local businesses and services.
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Keota Eagle
England Announces Airship for Nonstop America Trip
The remark by Vinton Fagle notes England’s airship capable of flying to America without landing. He suggests such a craft would be almost essential for that journey.
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England
America
Vinton Fagle
No doubt the Huns will comply with allied demands
The St. Paul Pioneer Press notes the German position as uncertain and hints that German leaders may delay full compliance, joking that a brief “crack on the bean” precedes submission while insisting there is no doubt they will meet Allied demands.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Vaudeville Skits and Comic Bits From Chicago Theatres
A collection of gag lines and quips from vaudeville acts in Chicago venues. Schwartz and Clifford trade lines about marriage and cradle theft. Sworn and Avey deliver humorous boasts and ghost stories while bantering about money, love, and clothes in rapid-fire exchanges.
Secretary Redfield Visits Pearl Oyster Lab in Iowa
Secretary of Commerce Redfield toured the Fairport biological laboratory in Muscatine County Iowa examining ponds where the mussel shell is artificially propagated for pearl button production. He walked through the site to study work aimed at safeguarding America from a pearl button shortage.
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Muscatine
Redfield
Iowa
Biological Laboratory
Fairport
America
Cork Substitute From Fungal Gel Cement Mix
A cork substitute is produced by drying and grinding certain fungi then mixing the powder with cement and consolidating under pressure to form a gel-like material.
The World's Next Step in League of Nations Debate
Clarence L speed argues for a universal league to prevent war, faulting American vanity for opposing a global pact. He cites WWI lessons, urges U S support for collective security, and warns against insisting on unilateral action.
A Fair Exchange Burglar Romance Twist in a 1919 Tale
Bob awakens to a burglar in his apartment but spares her future with aid and pity. The burglar pleads, a gift is given, and a sister Betty explains the exchange between Bob and Margaret. The tale ends with a budding romance and the line that love is a fair exchange.
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Bob
Betty
Bobbie
Margaret Allan
Margaret
Bobby
Margeret
Robbie
McClure
Passenger and freight train schedule for Washington Branch
Train list for the Washington Branch with arrival and departure times for No 12 express No 30 Lo Pass No 50 Lo Pass No 86 Lo Frt No 8 Lo Frt and others. Local passenger trains 429 449 430 450 run daily except Sunday with times given. Agent H W Russel notes standard daily schedule.
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Washington Branch
B&q
H. W. Russel
Earth
Masonic and Knights Templar Lodges Schedule
LODGES Washington Lodge No. 26 A F P A M holds regular meetings on the first Friday night monthly. Cyrus Chapter No. 18 R A M meets on the second Friday night. Bethlehem Commandery No. 45 KT meets on the third Friday night. Washington Chapter No. 08 O B 8 meets on the second Thursday night. Visiting fraters are welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M. Glenn EB
Mace
Cyrus Chapter
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
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