Republicans Seek Unity After Six Years of Defeat
A historical column argues the Republican Senate aims for unity after internal divisions that followed six years of losses. It notes concessions between former factions, the gradual approach to reform, and the party’s rise to power, stressing regional balance and reduced American involvement in European affairs.
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United States Senate
United States
Republican Party
North
Middle West
West
Congress
Remark on Ther Martin and Paderewski in World Stage
A voiced quip contrasts a long haired Statesman with Paderewski noting his impact. The speaker muses on appearances of tires versus shoes, hinting at public perception and style.
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Ther
Paderewski
The Old Oak Bucket Returns as Prohibition Plea Repeats
A rhymed lament foresees a Prohibition era end and the return of the old oak bucket as a symbol of abstinence fading. The poem contrasts banished saloons and a sober future with the nostalgia for spirits and the well’s bucket.
Soldier Boys Deliver Decisive Knockout in Defense of Honor
The piece praises soldiers who dramatically entered the fray and delivered a knockout blow to a boastful foe. It argues resting on past victories would leave world standing uncertain, stressing the lasting significance of contemporary sacrifice and resolve.
The Flaming Torch Pushes Public Health Push to Civilians
President Wilson urged Congress to complete demobilization and empower civilian communities to continue the fight against general and oral diseases. The Public Health Service, army surgeons, and wartime control efforts are near completion, with funds and legislation needed to curb venereal diseases and enforce local health ordinances.
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Wilson
Congress
Public Health Service
Army
United States Public Health Service
National Health Agency
City Board of Health
Public health call after demobilization
The U S Public Service Bulletin urges state and local action to eradicate venereal diseases as the federal government reduces wartime efforts. It stresses that controlling these diseases is essential to maintain the fighting machine’s efficiency.
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United States
U. S. Public Service Bulletin
Can't Keep Up With Rising Land Values Says Perry Chief
Clipped comment argues even universal paving cannot match surging land values, voiced by Perry Chief. The remark points to broader urban growth pressures and infrastructure limits impacting development pace.
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Perry Chief
Thrones Supposedly Found in Palestine Spark Market Interest
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a claimed discovery of King David’s throne in Palestine fuels an unusual market surge. With demand for thrones waning, museums are emerging as the primary buyers, seeking exhibit pieces and provenance.
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Palestine
King David
Burlington Hawkeye
German Reply To Treaty Promises Lengthy Digest
The Des Moines Register notes Germany’s response to the treaty will be as long as the document and take time to digest, but with one difference the allies need not digest the reply itself.
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Des Moines Register
German Resistance Lacks Key War Resources
Sioux City Journal notes that Germany needs a navy army cannon air planes transports tanks munitions food and a base outside Germany to wage a successful war of resistance against the peace terms.
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Germany
Sioux City Journal
Seventeen Applications and Many References Note
The Exchange reports a man sent seventeen letters of application and had twelve testimonials, referred firms to seven others, made twenty-one calls, and had fourteen family friends phone in. The paper notes he had accepted a position.
Dickens Quote on Happiness and Benevolence
A reflective line praising happiness found through mercy and benevolence to all living things. It stresses that true happiness requires affection and gratitude toward a benevolent higher power, echoing Dickensian moral tone.
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Dickens
Advertising Pays for Hardware in Ida Grove
A piece by the Ida Grove Record-Era recounts a hardware man's shift from no ads to regular newspaper advertising. After buying ad space, his business grows 25 percent in the first year and doubles over two years, with higher profits and similar overhead. He argues advertising informs customers, builds trust, and keeps prices stable while rival non-advertisers struggle.
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O'Brian
Ida Grove
Evolution of Electoral Votes Since 1789
The piece notes the 1789 first election with one electoral vote and explains indirect selection by state legislatures then. By 1916 the 48 states totaled 531 electoral votes, highlighting growth in New York from 8 to 45 and Pennsylvania from 10 to 38, with other states ranging from no change to significant increases.
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United States
New Hampshire
Connecticut
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Georgia
Massachusetts
New Jersey
North Carolina
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Sioux City Tribune
George Walsh stars in Fox film Help Help Police at Fox Theatre
George Walsh, famed sprinter and actor, headlines the Fox comedy drama Help Help Police at the Fox theatre. The plot centers on a triangle of business love and police with Walsh battling seven charges before triumphing. Alice Mann leads, directed by Edward Dillon, with Billy West in a two part comedy.
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George Walsh
Fox Theatre
William Fox
George
Alice Mann
Walsh
Edward Dillon
Billy West
Vegetable Wax Industry Grows in Japan
A Japanese industry has made remarkable progress in recent years in the extraction of vegetable wax, a product increasingly in demand in foreign markets.
How to Decorate Store Windows
The best items for a store window are goods the public likes. Advertised by manufacturers are household names customers trust. Show these products to add character and signal to shoppers that you carry them. More business will follow.
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Mr. Merchant
Zemo promoted as cure for itching and skin irritations
The E. W. Rose Co. advertises Zemo as a dependable antiseptic liquid that stops itching and cleans skin. It is claimed to relieve eczema, pimples, rashes and other blemishes, with effects often seen overnight. available in 35c and 1.00 extra large bottles.
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E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules for Kidney Trouble Relief
Classified ad promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules claiming to relieve back pain swollen limbs dizziness and bladder and kidney issues. It frames kidney problems as the source of many female and general ailments and promises quick lasting health as use continues.
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Haarlem
Hines Sees Business Boom After West Tour
Director General Hines of the railroad administration reports highly favorable conditions and an optimistic outlook for a major industrial revival. He cites war demand lull and postwar buying power from high wages and a record farm crop as drivers of reconstruction and increased supplies through the West.
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Washington
Hines
Railroad Administration
West
Daily Thought on First Farmer and Land Nobility
A compact quotation attributing noble status to early landholders, noting that the first farmer’s authority rests on possession of land and the social claims tied to it. The fragment reflects historical thinking about property and status.
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Kimerson
Train schedule notices from 1918 line up passenger and freight trains
The notice lists daily and exception schedule details for passenger and freight trains including numbers 11 429 449 835 836 88 89 450 and more. It notes Sundays exceptions, alterations on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a correction date December 8 1918 with agent H W Russell and company lines C M and ST I and Weathound.
Lodge and Chapter Meeting Schedule for Washington Area
Regular meetings are held on the first Friday for LODGES No 26 A F and A M second Friday for Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M third Friday for Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT and second Thursday for Washington Chapter No 08 OB S. Officers named include L D Langworthy W M J W Morton Secretary and Mrs R H Walker W M with Rose Reid as Secretary Visiting readers are welcome.
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Washington Lodge
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn EB. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
B. S
R H. Walker
Rose Reid
Local O. F. Covenant Lodge Meets Tuesdays
Lo O F Covenant Lodge No 101 holds weekly meetings Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the L O O F hall on N Iowa Ave. Members and visitors are invited to attend. Carl B Schneider is noble grand and R B Keller the secretary.
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Covenant Lodg! No. 101
L. O. O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
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