China and Shantung dispute over postwar control
The piece argues China helped the Allies in World War I with 150000 Shantung coolies and others, and now resents Japan’s control over Shantung. It questions Japan’s sincerity and the League of Nations role, urging clear restoration of Shantung to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
China
France
United States
Germany
Europe
Japan
League of Nations
League
Shantune
The Dark Day Poem on Sickness and Financial Strain
A reflective poem warns of sudden illness and the financial ruin it brings. A man neglects health to indulge in pleasures until a doctor's call arrives. His wife pawns clothing to keep the wolf from the door as he laments past wasted earnings and vows to regain strength and money.
Japan and China Tension Cited in Global Peacemaking Talk
The speaker argues for cordial, working terms between Japan and China while noting mutual suspicions. She warns that China feels Japan is encroaching and questions the outcome of efforts to guard the oriental world. The answer to resolving the rift remains unclear.
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China
Japan
Unconditional Surrender Demanded in Wilson Case
Doctors in charge of President Wilson reportedly demand unconditional surrender of their patient. Des Moines Register notes the mounting pressure on the ailing leader.
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Wilson
Des Moines Register
Industrial conference faces deadlock over adjournment motion
Report from Waterloo notes that delegates are unlikely to reach agreement on any issue beyond moving to adjourn. The proceedings show limited consensus and persistent divisions among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Soldier recalls worst France experience dentist deemed insane
A Kansas soldier told a Sioux City Journal interviewer that his worst experience in France was dental work performed by an army dentist who was judged insane the day after the procedure.
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Kansas
France
Sioux City Journal
The Simple Life Tested by Practice Not Theory
A Burlington Hawkeye editorial argues the simple life is preached by many but practiced by few. It contends it would fail as a workable proposition if people treated it as a theory applied to others rather than themselves.
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H.C. L
Burlington
Afterwar Prosperity Illusions Sparked Profit Drives
The Cedar Rapids Republican cites postwar misreadings of conditions as prodigal prosperity myths. It notes profiteers and strikers believed the harvest would last, driving push for gains while wages seemed secure and money appeared abundant.
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Cedar Rapids
Desert’s Great Charm and Vast Distances
The desert offers immense distances that render a mile or more trivial. The observer may see distant mountains and snow capped peaks marking borders of the domain he claims. No one disputes his right to possession or temporal authority in this vast, solitary space.
Dare to Act Quote by Frank Mousey
A vivid quotation praising bold action and risk taking. It extols making mistakes as essential to progress and enterprise, arguing timidity yields no achievements and faith powers initiative. The speaker stresses energy, ambition, and the imagination sparked by errors.
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Lrank Mousey
Chemist Wins Lasting Gratitude
A satisfied patient credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing severe stomach pain after trying multiple doctors and medicines. The testimonial claims the preparation removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, easing hyper and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. Lemmons Pharmacy and other outlets are cited for sales and refunds.
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Mayr
Wage Earners Participation in U S War Prosperity
A National Industrial Conference Board report shows average hourly wages rising 74 to 112 percent for men across eight industries from September 1914 to March 1919, with female earnings rising similarly. The study, covering metal, cotton, wool, silk, boot and shoe, paper, rubber, and chemical sectors, notes higher percentage gains often occurred where absolute pay was lower, and that cost of living rose about 61.3 percent over the period, while wage gains generally outpaced inflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Industrial Conference Board
Dr Leond RH Warns on Infant Mortality and Air Quality
Dr Leond RH argues that infant deaths stem from both air quality and improper care. He criticizes overclothing and improper feeding, urging balanced clothing and gentle activity rather than extremes. He presented these views during a Royal Society of Arts lecture.
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Leond RH
Royal Society of Arts
Mae
Community News From Over County Titus
Ed Stover baled hay last week and delivered hay in Washington. Geo Stewart set up a corn elevator for Tom Carris. John Griffith plans an Aberdeen Angus cattle sale on October 22 at his farm. Dale Atkinson and Mabel Marsh wed in Washington following a local celebration.
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Titus
Ed Stover
Geo. Stewart
Tom Carris
Helen Robertson
Council Bluffs
Chas
Wayne Houck
Winifred Carris
Ruth
Helen Meyers
Claude Davis
Keota
Washington
John Griffith
Clair Brook
Illinois
Alvie Nebergall
Charles
Des Moines
Colorado
Dale Atkinson
Mabel Marsh
Local Notes from Richmond and Surroundings
Richmond area residents and visitors are listed with travels and gatherings. Names include Mougin Griffin Saforek Wolrab Gosnold and others visiting relatives in Richmond and Riverside. Births, illnesses, car purchases, and local engagements are noted along with a cement block factory sale in Kalona and a duck of community life.
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Richmond
Mougin
Henry Griffin
Mollie Saforek
Adolph Wolrab
Gosnold
A. H. Wilte
Lula Saur
Amana
Walter Car
John Robinson
Frank Chez, Jr
Minnesota
Joe Marhofer
Kalona
Irene Mellree
Riverside
River Junction
Tony Kern
West Chester News Roundup and Local Happenings
Mrs Eckerman of Anamosa and Mrs King of Dubuque were visiting friends in West Chester. Nine Missouri men came for corn husking and corn prospects look good. Pollock sold his garage business to Edwards and Hoplin. West Chester hosted a basketball game in the T implement building. John Williams and son run a saw mill. Walter Statler builds a new hog house. Frustration over unavailable car part highlights rising living costs.
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West Chester
Eckerman
Anamosa
Pollock
Edwards and Hoplin
Mr. Pollock
Timplement
John Williams and
Leet
Walter Statler
Rodney Davis
Weekend Trips and a Baby Medical Mystery in Haskins
Grandpa Wallace visited Davenport to hear Billy Sunday and returned Thursday. Mrs Littrell and family, plus Frank Knott, traveled to Iowa City to consult Dr Byfield about a two month old baby diagnosed with rheumatism. Doctors attribute it to Horlicks Malted Milk. diet changed in hopes of relief. Local residents visited and shopped, with Grandma Sands receiving help from Lola Welliver. Two sermons were held Sunday.
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Byfield
Horlick
Littrel
Mills
Morning inside bath with hot water and limestone phosphate
The article extols a daily morning internal cleansing using hot water and limestone phosphate to flush the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It argues this routine removes waste toxins, improves health and appearance, and claims many ailments result from indigestible buildup.
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Bath
S S S Purely Vegetable blood treatment advert
An old advertisement promotes S S S as a purely vegetable blood cleanser for impure blood and sluggish circulation. It claims vitality benefits and urges readers to buy from druggists and contact the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for free information.
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Swift
Swiftaboratory
Atliuta
Montgomery Talk Draws Moderate Tue Night Attendance
Mr and Mrs Gene Edwards attended the Cedar Rapids reunion of the 25th Iowa Tuesday evening while a sizable crowd was expected but not as large as hoped for Dr Montgomery's address.
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Montgomery
Gene Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Edwards
Train schedules reflect December 8 1918 update
The notice lists corrected westbound and eastbound passenger and local train times for December 8 1918. Westbound: No 25 Passenger 1 03 a m, No 3 Passenger 9 10 am, No 91 Local 12 01 pm with No 91 Freight Tue Thu Sat. Eastbound: No 26 Passenger 1 27 am, No 8 Passenger 6 47 pm, No 92 Local 10 40 am with No 92 Freight Mon Wed Fri. J W Calvert Agent.
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J W Calvert
Masonic Lodges Set Regular Meetings on Monthly Fridays
Washington Masonic bodies announce regular meetings for LODGES No. 26 and CHAPTER No. 18 and COMMANDERY No. 465 with officers L D Langworthy Morton Glasgow and J W Morton. Washington Chapter No. 08 lists Mrs Ann H Walker and Mrs Rose Reid as leaders. visiting brethren welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. A
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
C. EB. S
Anr H. Walker
Rose Reid
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Bert Stumpf
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Crystal Lake
V. B. Critz
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Chas. Lintz
Paul Kern
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Carl Kos
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Francis Wotruba
Adolph
Bride
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Pieper
David Weiland
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Margaret Eglin
Milt Chapek
Mela Hora
Wino Strabla
Maude
Ohio
Rex Car
Jesse Saforek
Jesse and
George Shalla
Haskins
S. S.S
Jack Peps
Eatonic
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Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
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Clair Booth
Elmer McFadden
Austin Sutherland
Physicians and Surgeons
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F. & M. Bank Bldg
G. W.meyer
Keota, Iowa
M. H
M. H. Garter
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
Bolowing Ko
REAL
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Bome
Te County
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Washington, Iowa
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
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