General Wood Calls for Preparedness in Looming Wars
A Register and Leader writer brands Wood’s warning as antiquated while urging readiness for future conflicts. The piece contrasts duelling with war, notes racial tensions and the need for peace, and critiques a world peace conference yielding to Japan’s demands on China.
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Leonard Wood
The
Register and Leader
Wood
Register
Leader
Japan
China
Ride the Wagon: A Puritan Plea Ends Boozing
A speaker declares the end of drunkenness and calls readers to ride the wagon to a sober future. The poem critiques drink and tavern life, urging abandonment of temperance preaching as the wagon arrives and the era of boozing ends.
Peace and strength must go together in world order
The speaker warns that peace demands power and readiness to fight. He denounces pacifism aligned with Germany and labels non Christians as zealots vowed to murder Christians. He invokes Theodore Roosevelt to insist that courage in defense secures global peace.
Havner Fined Over Tail Light as Publicity Sparks Hotel Talk
Attorney General Havner pays a one dollar fine plus costs for a curbside tail light violation. Newspapers across the state tout Washington’s coming modern hotel, generating local publicity and civic chatter. Spring battle with dandelions continues as lawn care faces seed spread from neighboring lots and zephyrs.
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Havner
Washington
Sioux City's Mistake Recalled in Local Press
The Perry Chief commentary laments Sioux City's actions that allegedly ruined a principled preacher to crown an ineffective mayor, reflecting on a disputed political dismissal and public judgment.
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Sioux City
Perry Chief
Newspapers use the Congressional Record for single wraps
The Newton Daily News notes some papers repurpose the Congressional Record as single wrap material, arguing the publication has value despite critics. The item highlights the practical reuse of official records in daily journalism.
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Newton Daily News
Doctor Zim mermann’s Texas Back To Mexico Proposal
A whimsical note from the Des Moines Register references Doctor Zim mermann proposing Texas back to Mexico as a sporting proposition amid a broader chorus of alibis from German generals and statesmen.
Opinion: Wilson supporters and critics share flawed judgment
A Sioux City Journal column mocks both sides of the Wilson era debate. The writer likens supporters to those who think every action is right and critics to those who deem every act wrong, calling for a sharp wake up call.
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Wilson
Sioux
City Journal
A Sane Proposal for Armenian Unit in U S Army
A Cedar Rapids Republication cites a proposal to form a separate Armenian force within American and allied armies to guard Armenia. The plan argues it is preferable to sending American troops overseas, provided the Armenian volunteers accept the duty.
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Armenia
Cedar Rapids
Peace Terms For Germany Publicized In Early Versailles Treaty
The treaty limits the German army to 100000, abolishes conscription, and imposes disarmament and economic restraints. Forts east of the Rhine are removed, and most war material production halted. Occupations persist for reparations, with reductions after three five year periods if obligations are met. Naval forces are capped and submarines barred. Germany must open Kiel canal and surrender certain zones. An aerial courier delivered the document to Berlin for cabinet review.
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Rhine
Germany
Taltie
Helgoland
Kiel Canal
Versailles
Count von Brockdorff-Rantzau
Weimar
Ehert
Urge for Half Cent Coin to Pay Taxes Faces Skepticism
Washington reports rising calls from Chicago and other cities to mint a half cent coin to simplify revenue tax payments. Treasury officials say action would require Congress, and would undermine revenue. Internal Revenue seeks to curb profiteering as luxury taxes take effect.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Department
Chicago
Treasury
Congress
Internal Revenue Bureau
United States
Poling Foresees Four Crusades After War
Daniel A. Poling associate president of the United Society of Christian Endeavor spoke at Plymouth Congregational Church addressing all city religious groups. He urged the church to prepare for a postwar religious campaign and predicted four crusades industrial political social and religious.
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Des Moines
Daniel A. Poling
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Plymouth Congregational Church
Peling
Johnson County to vote on hard roads plan
Johnson County Iowa schedules a June 23 vote on hard surfacing roads funded by county auto license money. The measure requires a voter proposal after a state highway commission briefing. About 125000 dollars per year, including federal aid, could pave about six miles annually with property owners paying one fourth of costs.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
State Highway Commission
Vance Seeks Custody Claim Highlighting Mother's Rights and Wealth
Mrs Vance argues she should retain custody of Hazel asserting a mother’s right to her child and claiming substantial wealth. She contends she can provide superior educational advantages and a better home environment than the current situation.
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Hazel
Custody Fight Over Iowa Baby Hazel Daugherty
In Muscatine Iowa Mrs Eunice Vance seeks custody of Hazel Daugherty whom she deserted ten years ago to join a carnival. The foster mother Mrs Charles Daugherty and stepmother argue for the child's best care and protection. Relatives testify they will support both mother and child if needed as the District court judge Baker hears the case.
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Muscatine
Eunice Vance
Hazel Daugherty
Carnival
Charles Daugherty
Hampton Teachers Attract Large Applicant Pool In Indiana
Hampton Indiana, May 8. The school board reports over 600 applications for a few vacancies as teachers leave for higher wages elsewhere. Many applicants are university graduates from nearby states and some have experience in city high schools. The recorder notes the public should feel flattered by the response.
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Hampton
Hampton School Board
The
Recorder
Zemo Promises Quick Relief for Itching and Skin Irritation
Advertising copy for Zemo by The E. W. Rose Co. Cleveland promotes quick relief from eczema itch pimples and rashes. It claims instant itching stop with a safe antiseptic liquid priced 35 cents and one dollar for large bottles.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Hampton Residents Seek Temporary Abode Amid Anxiety
Anxious residents seek a temporary lodging solution in Hampton as they await longer term arrangements. The quote reflects civic concern and uncertainty about housing during a transitional period.
Knoxville hospital for inebriates to stay open
Knoxville hospital for inebriates will remain open for at least two more years. The state board of control announced that the Knoxville institution can operate the farm and brick and tile plant profitably, justifying continuation rather than closure.
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Knoxville
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Thirty-eighth General Assembly
Board On Investigation
Sage Tea and Sage and Sulphur for Dark Hair
An old time home remedy describes using garden sage tea with sulphur to darken gray or faded hair. The improved Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound is sold in drug stores for natural looking, even darkening after multiple applications.
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Wyeth
Railway Time Table Corrected to June First 1918
Eastbound trains arrive and depart with schedules for connections at Washington Branch and main line, listing No 450 Local Passenger 9 40 a m and No 439 Local Passenger 6 30 p m among others. The notice notes daily operation except Sundays for several trains and cites H W Russel as agent.
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H. W. Russel
Regular Masonic and York Rite Lodge Meetings Listed
Washington Lodge No. 26 A F and A M regular meeting first Friday. Cyrus Chapter No. 13 R A M regular meeting second Friday. Bethlehem Commandery No. 4 K T regular meeting third Friday. Washington Chapter No. 08 O K S regular meeting second Thursday. Names L D Langworthy W M and secretary J D Glasgow KE C J W Morton recorder Mrs R fl Walker W M Rose Reid secretary. Visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. F P
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
H. P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
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Mann
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Oslock
Physicians and Surgeons
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Irvin E. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
Lemley
Washington, IA
H. Bateman
Blair Bldg
General Practice of Medicine
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Red Mutual
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Washington, Lowa
J. J. Foley
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
W County
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T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
C. J. Wilson
CO. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
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Morrison & Morrison
Abstract Department
Wasshington
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
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