War Memories and Local Homecoming Reflections
A returned soldier notes time drags as Rainbow boys settle into civilian life. Iowa’s War History project seeks photos and data from Washington County veterans, urging timely submissions before press. Sunken funds from the War Publicity campaign are pro rated and refunds issued to contributors.
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The
State Historical Society
Iowa
Washington County
Matthews
Advertising Club
They Come Too Early Quote Sparsely Noted
A clipped comment from the Sioux City Journal notes the common complaint that summer mornings arrive too early in the day.
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Sioux City Journal
Many alive may see regular NY London air service
Sioux City Tribune asks who would claim that people living today will not witness a regular mail and passenger service between New York and London by air. The remark questions pessimism about future transatlantic air travel.
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Sioux City Tribune
Jona Moves to Improve Roads With Backing and Plans
Ackley World notes Jona pushes for better roads backed by people money and land. The effort promises practical funding and governance to Speed infrastructure development.
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Jona
Ackley World
Time For Peace: Vinton Eagle Editorial on War and Peace
The Vinton Eagle argues that public opinion shifts with war versus peace, urging universal support for peaceful policy now that the conflict has ended. It cautions against returning to bellicose stances once peace prevails.
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Vinton Eagle
Prohibition Debate Faces Familiar Supporters
President Wilson's recommendation on prohibition meets the same crowd seen in prior debates and welcomes reform with familiar enthusiasm, though the outcome remains uncertain as supporters weigh the issue against longstanding opposition.
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Wilson
Times-Republican
Haste to junk war materiel questioned by Grundy Republican
The Grundy Republican questions rushing to junk war material at ten cents on the dollar and urges waiting to see postwar demands before buying more at inflated prices. It argues diplomats and politicians may delay peace and prolong costs.
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Grundy
Married in Haste at the Fox thrills crowds with witty leads
The Fox cinema crowd enjoys Married in Haste as a light comedy not aiming for a deep moral. Ray and Fair lead a capable cast with newcomer wit and a standout sub title writer praised for sharp repartee. Charley Ray shows a steadier, more thoughtful performance alongside the lively supporting team.
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Witwer
Lardner
Ray
Fair
Albert
Eddie Lyons
Charley Ray
Charley
Lyons
ABE MARTIN on wrecks and liquor seekers
Abe Martin laments how many people turn to cars for excuses to drink, noting that memory fails after the wrecks and that a pleasant woman’s appearance is uncertain in the moment.
Club Standings in National League amid Rough Season
Fragmented notes show National League club standings with unclear team names and partial scores. Mentions Chicago and Cleveland appear amid disrupted text. overall clarity and dates are unreadable.
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National League
Chicago
Cleveland
Ahs
Fig
Ee Ae
Baseball scores from leagues with rain cancellations
National League results show Philadelphia 7 over Chicago 2 and New York 7 over St Louis 6 while Brooklyn 6 lost to Pittsburgh 4 and Cincinnati beat W Roeton 4. American League Chicago 6 toppled New York 3. Bloomington 3 defeated Mockford 6. Kansas City 7 beat Minneapolis 2 and Milwaukee 6 over St Paul 1. No other games played due to rain.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
W. Roeton
Bloomington
Mockford
Americ Abboclation
Kansasbulu
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Calvert Townley Elected President of Engineers Institute
Calvert Townley, assistant to the president of Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing, has been elected president of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. Born in Cincinnati on October 18, 1864, he studied at Sheffield Scientific School and earned a mechanical engineering degree. He resides in New York City.
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Calvert Townley
Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company
American Institute of Electric Engineers
Mr. Townley
Cincinnati
Sheffield Scientific School
New York City
Professor David Todd Heads to Montevideo for Solar Eclipse Flight
Professor David Todd director of Amherst College astronomical observatory travels to Montevideo to photograph a solar eclipse on May 2 from a naval seaplane at 10 000 to 15 000 feet. He says the high altitude will yield clearer eclipse photographs than any prior attempt.
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Dmvid Todd
Armherst College Astronomicel Observatory
Montevideo
Burning Truth
A facetious observer notes golf fans take pride in dialing back their season’s strokes while claiming genuine joy comes from lowering cattle tonnage from the prior winter.
Fragmented Ode on Mistakes and Eden
A terse meditation on human errors and the tale of Adam in Eden. The piece questions fault lines among peers and invites reflection on choices that lead to missteps.
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Adam
Death and Cruelty Quote From Watter Winans
A quotation condemns cruelty to animals as a deadly sin while affirming death as not a hardship or cruelty as aligned with creation. The speaker, Watter Winans, asserts the moral stance against animal suffering.
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Watter Winans
Locket Eyeglasses Granted British Patent
A British patent was granted for eyeglasses that can fold when idle to resemble a locket and be worn on a chain as an ornament. The innovation combines eyewear with a jewelry appearance for convenient, decorative use.
Chaplain Robb Praises 168th Regiment and Des Moines Heroes
May 24 report features Chaplain Winifred Robb recounting the One Hundred Sixty-eighth Regiment’s boasted courage and brutal casualties at Chateau Thierry. He honors townsmen who served, buried 350 friends in four days, and urges unity to prevent future wars and policing the world against bandit powers.
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Des Moines
Winifred Robb
One Hundred — Sixty-eighth
Towa
America
Robb
Chateau Thierry
The Probation Wife: A Tale of Roguery and Romance
Amusements feature Jo Mowbray the cafe temptress who schemes to steal from patrons. Wealthy Harrison Wade exposes her plan and offers money to escape but the management foils her. She is jailed and later travels with Wade under a marriage in name only before events unfold in this dramatic narrative.
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Jo Mowbray
Domino Cafe
Harrison Wade
Wade
Sianley McMerton
Sunny Bay Window Home Lived In By Daughter Of The House
A fragment describes a sunlit bay window apartment cherished by the house daughter. It mentions the National Bison Company and other packers, a warm white lounge rug, and a meadow view with hills rolling beyond.
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National Bison Company
Norma Talmadge in Select Pictures at FOX Theatre
Norma Talmadge stars in a Select Pictures program at the FOX Theatre with Joseph M. Schenck presenting. The bill includes a cartoon comedy and a Bruce scenie as added attractions.
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Noema Talmadge
FOX Theatre
Select Pictures
Norma Talmadge
Joseph M. Schenck
Bruce Scenie
Demobilization Delay Noted for July 1
Chicago officials received official word from Adjt. Gen. Julius A. Penn that the U S Army cannot be demobilized by July 1 1919. The notice answers a May 6 city council resolution urging early demobilization so the liquor ban could lift on that date. It states no statement of facts can declare army demobilized on July 1 1919.
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Chicago
United States
Amy
James T. Igoe
Adjt
Julius A. Penn
War Department
Wilson
Secretary of War
British Defeat Afghan Army Near Dakka in May Battles
British troops reported new successes against Afghan forces on May 16 and 17 and May 18 near the Dakka region west of the Indo Afghan frontier. Commanders described the area around Dakka, including Sherabad and Rabat, as very satisfactory and said the operations benefited Afghan tribes.
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London
Dukka
Khyber Pass
Dakka
Sherabad
Rabat
Wire control plan seeks private return of telephone and telegraph systems
Washington May 25 Postmaster General Burleson forwarded to the house post office committee the wire control boards recommendations for returning the nations telephone and telegraph systems to private ownership and creating a tribunal to settle employer and employee disputes. The plan calls for coordinated operation and rate regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Burleson
House
Post Office Committee
Washington
Wire Control Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
House Post Office Committee
Mhewire Board
Fire leaves Mobile 1,000 homeless after city-wide blaze
A corrected Mobile fire estimate shows 240 homes burned and 1,000 people left homeless. Victims are sheltered in public halls and tents as authorities tally damages and aid.
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Mobile
Ala
Greater Iowa Holds Annual Meeting in Colfax
The Greater Iowa association convenes its annual meeting in Colfax this week with remarks from H A Wheeler former US Chamber president and J F Deems former federal administrator. Judge James W Bollinger of Davenport issued a statement on the proceedings.
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Colfax
Greater Iowa Association
H. A. Wheeler
Chamber of Commerce of the United States
J. F. Deems
James W. Bollinger
Davenport
Local Leaders Debate Road Law and Publisher Exclusion
James M. Pierce faces charges and action may be taken against the publisher after a vote to expel him from the association. William Collinson of Chariton and James C. Harvey of Leon discussed the road law at a banquet where Col. M. A. Tinley gave the principal address.
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James M. Pierce
William Collinson
Chariton
James C. Harvey
Leon
Col. M. A. Tinley
Wealth Share In World Population Cited
A claim states the United States holds 5 percent of global population and 32 percent of world wealth, meaning one fifth of people and about one third of money of the world. The text references the Wiebeeres.
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United States
Wiebeeres
Unclear Train Schedules Interpreted From Fragment
Partial OCR note shows train times with departures and arrivals around midnight and evening for No 3 and No 9 passenger services. Details are fragmentary and lack clear dates, routes, or operator names.
Masonic Lodges and Chapters Schedule Notices
Regular meetings announced for Washington Lodge No. 26 Royal Arch Chapter No. 18 and Nethichem Commandery No. 45 with officers L D Langworthy J D Glasgow and J W Morton. Washington Chapter No 08 Ohio EB S invites visiting fraters and lists officers Mrs RL Walker and Mrs Rose Reid as W M and Secretary.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
H. P. J. W. Morton
Nethichem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
Iegular
R l. Walker
Rose Reid
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