Political essay snippets spark wartime commentary
Readable fragments quote editors and readers debating peace terms and living costs. The Sioux City Journal notes the senate’s satisfaction with the peace treaty amid amendments. Perry Chief claims thrift and saving despite hard times. The Osage Herald ridicules a soap box speaker accusing soldiers of fighting for pay.
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Senate
Sioux City Journal
Perry
France
Oskaloosa Herald
Settled Policy Needed to Make Mexico Safe for Democracy
The speaker argues that global safety for democracy requires a consistent policy toward Mexico. They claim prior tensions stem from an unsettled approach and shifting administrations, noting mutual misunderstanding between the Mexican people and the United States.
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Mexico
The X-Roads Boy Opinion on Farm Routines
A brief fragment from H A W laments farm labor patterns with a rhetorical question about hogs shucking corn versus cattle waiting for feed. The note captures a rustic, rural voice typical of a historical column or personal reminiscence.
Eighteen New Insurance Concerns In Iowa
Des Moines Sept. 26 There are eighteen new insurance companies in Iowa according to Insurance Commissioner A C Savage. The count changed after some withdrawals following a July 30 ruling prohibiting dividend payments that would reduce surplus or alter original surplus.
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Des Moines
Iowa
A. C. Savage
Sthekharaeen
Busi
Rippling Rhymes about Uncle Sam and tax spending
A satirical poem laments government spending, depicting Uncle Sam as draining earnings. The speaker protests waste while praising the toil that earned the money and urges restraint in federal consumption for future redemption.
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Sam
Sammy
World Surprised By Shipbuilding Program of U. S.
Peter O Knight of American International Shipbuilding says Hog Island proves U S industrial might. He cites wealth, banking resources, and wartime loans as evidence of America's vast capacity and global influence.
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U. S
Philadelphia
America
Peter O. Knight
American International Shipbuilding Corporation
Hog Island
Lord Reading
England
Dividends Questioned for Life Insurance Firms
The article quotes Mr Savage noting some firms declare dividends exceeding earnings, reducing surplus, and questions whether current law impacts new life insurance companies and their financial practices.
Shoddy Wool Industry and Decline in England
An 19th century overview explains shoddy as rag wool and its processes from sorting and cleaning to grinding. It notes use with mango and ebony wool, its annual consumption near 200 million pounds, Yorkshire as the hub, and a current slump due to rag supply and demand for higher priced goods.
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London
New Zealand
Itag
Yorkshire
England
City Council Proceedings July 1919 Minutes Read and Approved
The council met in regular session at City Hall with Mayor Royee presiding. Members Work MecCleery Maxwell Squire Fetters and Lihe present. Claims for Contingent Fund Water Fund Sewer Fund Lighting and other accounts were read and allowed. The Jane A Chilco te Library tax proposal was referred to finance. The sidewalk grade for the new high school was approved after engineer check. July 1919 treasurer’s report showing 25727.69 balance filed and noted.
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Council Chamber
City Hall
Aug
Royee
Work
MecCleery
Maxwell
Squire
Fetters
Lihe
John Harper
Pishouren Ccacucco
Dick Bidwell
Seymour Bidwell
Wallace Bidwell
Eters Oeeke
Standard Oil Co
Soros Baenatheedee
Cuneenrkt
Enos Ckuenes
New York Belting & Pack
REE Senccnbesnennak Sesr
Jane A. Chilcote City Library
W. W Wilson
Rawn É
J. Kellogg
Don’t Waste Life Hunting Safety Rules From a 1910s PSA
An old safety notice lists hunting cautions to prevent accidental shootings. It warns against firing in haste, pointing at people, carrying loaded guns in public or vehicles, and resting guns near others. It advises keeping guns unloaded unless ready, avoiding careless companions, and obeying game laws.
Long Life Copper Mine in Cuba Operated Extensively
A Cuban copper mine has been run on a large scale for an extended period, with ongoing operations and continued exploitation of copper deposits. The article notes sustained activity and the mine’s significant output in the region.
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Cuba
Tom Mix Insurance Puts $300000 on Amusement Risk
Louden reports Tom Mix secures $300000 coverage from three insurers after refusals. Coverage splits $100000 per head torso and legs with premiums totaling 4550 annually, tied to his Fox film Rough Riding Romance showing tonight and Monday at Fox Theatre.
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Tom Mix
Mix
Fox
Fox Theatre
Tony
Pudding Recipe Sparks Dispute at Dinner Party
A writer describes gifting a pudding recipe to a friend. At a shared dinner a guest remarks on its cost and quality. The exchanged comments hint at cheap ingredients and a dispute among attendees.
Vast British Empire and its World Territories
The article lists the British empire as the largest global power with a total area of 18 123 712 square miles at the war’s start. It breaks down vast holdings by region including Europe Asia North America Central America West Indies South America and Australasia.
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Europe
Asia
North America
Central America
West Indies
South America
Australasia
Amberson family quarrel over a letter and honor
George confronts Isabel over a troubling letter from Eugene. He declares his honor bound to protect his mother while condemning the letter as insulting and reveals his decision has ended any chance with Lucy. Isabel pleads for reconciliation as tension rises.
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George
Eugene
Lucy
Isabel
Brother George
Amberson Pride Versus Gossip Sparks Family Confrontation
In a tense scene, a son pleads with his mother to resist a marriage proposal from Eugene Morgan. He warns the town will brand the Amberson name as tarnished and insists a sacrifice of status would be a sacrilege. The mother weighs duty, pride, and family honor amid pressure.
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Eugene Morgan
Sto BR
To Polish Glass With Alum and Chalk Mixture
A polishing powder for glass combines five parts ground rock alum with one part calcined chalk. Mix and apply with a dry brush, using chamois leather or velveteen to avoid dust or grit for best results.
Railway Time Table C Corrected to May 19 1919 Eastbound and Westbound
Railway timetable excerpt listing eastbound and westbound arrivals and departures for multiple trains, including expresses locals freight and special notes. Contains station times for North Western and Washington lines, with days of operation and agent signatures.
Masonic lodges schedule monthly meetings in Washington
Washington lodges announce regular meetings for LODGES Washington Lodge No 26 A F and A M on the first Friday each month with L D Langworthy W M and Glenn E Mace secretary. Cyrus Chapter No 1% R A M meets on the second Friday with L L D Langworthy Hu P J W Morton secretary. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 KT meets the fifth Friday with J D Glasgow KB C J W Morton recorder. Washington Chapter No 08 OKN meets the second Thursday with Mrs R H Walker W M and Mrs Rose Reid secretary. Visiting fratern are welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. FP
A. M
L. D. Langworthy
W. M
Glenn E. Mace
Cyrus Chapter
LL. D. Langworthy
P. J. W. Morton
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
J. D. Glasgow
KB. C
J. W. Morton
Washington
O. K N
R H Walker
Rose Reid
Covenant Lodge 101 Meets Tuesday Evenings at IOOF Hall
The F Covenant Lodge No. 101 meets every Tuesday at 7 30 in the IOOF hall on N Iowa Ave A cordial invitation is extended to visiting members to meet with us Carl B Schneider noble grand R 8 Keller
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F.—Covenant Lodge No
I. O
O. F
Iowa Ave
Carl B. Schneider
Noble Grand
Keller
Brighton
North Lows Cen Avenue
Clair Booth
Elmer McFudden
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