China’s War Aid Viewed in Shantung Dispute
The piece recalls China’s 150000 coolies and broader support in World War I, arguing China allied with the United States and criticizing Japan over Shantung. It questions Japan’s vague promises and positions the issue as China’s rightful claim to Shantung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shantung
China
France
United States
Germany
Europe
Japan
Shantune
League of Nations
League
Rippling Rhymes on Health and the Downward Spiral
A satirical verse warns against reckless spending on pleasures while illness looms. It depicts a man neglecting savings and his wife pawning belongings to cover essentials as sickness worsens, ending with a vow to change once healthy.
Uncertain Alliances Between Japan and China Cited
The text argues that Japan and China should be on cordial terms yet distrust persists. It notes China feels Japan is encroaching and hints at protective attitudes within the Oriental world, asking who can judge the right balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Japan
Unconditional Surrender Demanded in President Wilson Case
Doctors overseeing President Wilson's health call for unconditional surrender of the patient amid his illness. Des Moines Register notes amid public concern about his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Des Moines Register
Industrial conference may adjourn without agreement
The Waterloo Times-Tribune reports that observers expect the industrial conference to reach no consensus beyond motions to adjourn, signaling a stalled bargaining process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Times-Tribune
Soldier recalls worst France moment dentist deemed insane
A Kansas soldier described his worst experience in France as dental work performed by an army dentist who was declared insane the day after finishing the procedure. The account appeared in the Sioux City Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
France
Sioux City Journal
Simple life preached yet rarely practiced in real world
Burlington Hawkeye editorial argues simple living remains theory not action and warns it could overturn established habits if truly workable, challenging readers to apply it rather than preach.
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Burlington
Afterwar Prosperity Illusions and Economic Reckoning
The Cedar Rapids Republican quotes a postwar mood of imagined endless prosperity with high wages and abundant money. It notes profiteers and strikers seized the moment, believing the harvest would never be so propitious again and seeking as much as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Desert Distances Inspire Lone Ruler’s Claim
A narrator extols the desert’s vast distances where a mile or many miles seem nothing. He imagines a distant snow capped range as a border and asserts no one disputes his right of possession or temporal authority.
Dare to Act in Face of Fear and Mistakes
A motivational note quotes Frank Munsell urging bold action and risk taking. It asserts that timidity yields no progress and that mistakes energize enterprise, spark imagination, and keep hope alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lrank Munesey
Chemist Wins Lasting Gratitude
A sufferer credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with curing chronic stomach pain after failed treatments. The ad touts the product as simple and harmless, claiming it removes catarrhal mucus and reduces inflammation across stomach liver and intestines including appendicitis. Lemmons Pharmacy and druggists everywhere offer it with a money back guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
Wage Earners Shown to Be Participants In U S War Prosperity
Boston report from the National Industrial Conference Board finds average hourly wages for men in eight leading industries rose 74 to 112 percent from Sept 1914 to March 1919. Weekly earnings surged 62 to 110 percent with female wages showing similar patterns. Data cover metal cotton wool silk boot paper rubber chemical sectors.
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Boston
National Industrial Conference Board
Community Notes From Over County Titus
Ed Stover baled hay last week and John Griffith plans an Aberdeen Angus cattle sale on Wednesday October 22. Mrs. Helen Robertson of Council Bluffs visited Chas and Wayne Houck, and Winifred Carris stayed with Ruth and Helen Meyers. Dale Atkinson and Mabel Marsh wed Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 social notes and events from Richmond area
Sunday gatherings and visits register at Richmond and nearby towns. Residents including Mougin Griffin and Saforek families spend time with relatives. births, illnesses, and new cars noted. Local trips to Davenport Riverside Kalona and Ohio are mentioned along with wresting attendance and social dinners.
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Richmond
Mougin
Henry Griffin
Mollie Saforek
Adolph Wolrab
Gosnold
Ann Richmond
A. H. Wilte
Lula Saur
Amana
West Chester News Notes From Anamosa And Local People
Eckerman of Anamosa reciting on friends and Mrs. King of Dubuque county visits property. Missouri corn huskers come for corn shucking while chicken business weak and eggs high. Pollock sells garage to Edwards and Hoplin. West Chester basketball in Implement building. John Williams and son run Leet farm saw mill. Walter Statler builds hog house. Rodney Davis visits. Cars’ service praised though parts scarce and costly.
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West Chester
Eckerman
Anamosa
Edwards and Hoplin
Pollock
John Williams and Son
Walter Statler
Rodney Davis
Grandchildren and neighbors in Haskins Haskins column
Grandpa Wallace spent the forepart of the week in Davenport to hear Billy Sunday and returned Thursday. Mrs. Roy Littrell and two children plus Frank Knott and Mrs. W. F. Welliver visited Iowan City to have Dr Byfield see a two month old baby thought to suffer rheumatism from Horlicks Malted Milk. The doctor advised a food change and the family hoped for relief. Opal Godlove and Lola Welliver shopped in Washington Thursday and Lola stayed to help Grandma Sands. Two sermons were held Sunday.
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Haskins
Grandpa Wallace
Davenport
Billy
Roy Littrell
Frank Knott
W. F. Welliver
Iowan City
Byfield
Horlick
Littrel
Mills
Near Nichols
Bert Allen
Inside Bathing for Health and Clearing Toxins
A historic health notice advocates a daily morning drink of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved mood, energy, and digestion, citing constipation bilious attacks and nervous days as common ailments corrected by the routine.
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Bath
Lecture on infant mortality by Dr Leondimitts
Dr Leondimitts, whose experiments argued that dead air causes disease, recently lectured the Royal Society of Arts on infant mortality. He claimed babies die from being over or underdressed and improperly fed, and urged exposing infants to fresh air for exercise.
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Leondimitts
Royal Society of Arts
Ines
S. S. S. Blood Remedy Promoted for Impure Blood
An advertisement extols S. S. S. as a purely vegetable treatment to purify blood and boost vitality. It claims sluggish circulation signals impure blood and urges taking bottles to cleanse blood and strengthen health, with free information from Swift Specific Co. at Swift Laboratory, Athens, Ga.
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S. S
Swift
Swiftaboratory
Athiuta, Ga
Crowd Misses Full House for Dr Montgomery Talk
Mr and Mrs Gene Edwards attended the Cedar Rapids reunion of the 25th Iowa on Tuesday while a Monday night talk by Dr Montgomery drew a smaller audience than expected.
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Montgomery
Gene Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Mr. Edwards
Railroad timetable notices corrected for December 8 1918
Corrected train schedule shows westbound and eastbound passenger times for Nos 25 3 91 26 8 92 and local trains with noted frt days. Agent J W Calvert announces the updated period and times for departures and arrivals.
Fraternal Lodge Meetings Schedule and Officers
Washington lodges announce regular meetings for LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A F A M Regular meeting first Friday each month with W M L D Langworthy and Secretary Glenn E Mace Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M Regular meeting second Friday with L D Langworthy and J W Morton Secretary Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT Regular meeting third Friday with J D Glasgow E C and J W Morton Recorder Washington Chapter No 98 OBE S Regular meeting second Thursday with Mrs R H Walker W M and Mrs Rose Reid Secretary Visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
D. P
J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
E. C
Washington
O. BE. S
Econd
R H. Walker
Rose Reid
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Cowden
East Main Street
Mutual
Abe Martin
Rhvbare Rie
U. S
Over County
Wm. Arnold
Frank
Jennie Marek
Bert Stumpf
F. BE. Neiswanker
Jacob Critz
Crystal Lake
V. B. Critz
Shalla-Colbert
Riverside
Chas. Lintz
Paul Kern
Stephens
Hazel Pieper
Irene
Edna Ford
Carl Kos
Alvin Critz
John Eagle
Bessie Keifer
Stella Kern
Francis Wotruba
Adolph
Bride
Iris Shaffer
Pieper
David Weiland
Mike Stumpf
Margaret Eglin
Milt Chapek
Mela Hora
Wino Strabla
Maude
Ohio
Walter Carl
John Robinson
Frank Chez, Jr
Minnesota
Joe Marhofer
Kalona
Irene Mellree
River Junction
Tony Kern
Jesse Satorek
Jesse
George Shalla
S. S.S
Eatonic
Washington Branch
W. Russel
OO. F.—Covenant Lodge No
Iloo
O. F. Hall
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Brighton
LL. O. GO. F
Northes Avenue
Clair Booth
Elmer McFadden
Austin Sutherland
Physicians and Surgeons
Dol
A. John Droz
Bae Ee
Irvin E. Huston
Lemsey
Res
Office
Blair Bidg
Washington, IA
Genewad
J. E. Edgington
M. D
F. & M. Bank Bldg
Cordelia E. Klopfenstein
F. & M. Bank’ Bldg
G. W.meyer
Keota, Lowa
M. H. Sartor
Mre
M. H. Garter Sartor & Sartor
Chiropractors
Washington, Iowa
J. D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Eale
Wash County
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
T. A. Michels
Temple Building
Black
Cc. J. Wilson
C. C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson Lawyers
Opposite Journal
Morrison & Morrison
Morrison Bidg
North Side
Eicher, Livingston & Eicher
Abstract Department
W. M. Keeley
W. H. Butterfield
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