Veracity debate and record trade surplus in 1919
The paper questions European reporting and assessments Lloyd George’s statements while noting big US trade figures. It cites a March 1919 export surplus of about 1.76 billion dollars to Europe and a 0.67 billion dollar import total, yielding a net U.S. balance over 1.0 billion. It compares to historic balances and comments on postwar shifts and feminism talk.
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Reds
Germany
Fourth Street Bridge
Lloyd George
Fiume
Danzig
Europe
America
United States
McKinley
Milk safety and home pasteurization methods featured
An article explains why milk purity matters for infant health and promotes pasteurization. It details a home pasteurizer setup with a three‑part can, rack, and top, outlining steps, timing, and temperatures, noting cost around $1.50 and urging safe milk practices.
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Straits Home
Making the Most of Marriage Plain Talks for Couples
A 1918 Thompson feature urges harmony at meals to improve marriage. It advises avoiding faultfinding, responding softly to complaints, planning cheerful menus, sharing humor, and fostering a positive dining atmosphere to nurture mutual happiness.
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the Thompson
Queen Fashion Faces Dress Reform Movement
Frustrated by Queen Fashion, a leading women’s club promotes a platform of dress reform. It calls for practical standards on skirts, hips, seating, pockets, footwear, and easy maintenance to ease movement and dressing efficiency.
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Easia
Bo Ibled
Short Ears and the Long Ears Tale
Grandfather Rabbit tells Bunny about Short Ears, a rabbit who loses his tail escaping a dog. After hiding and listening, Short Ears discovers his ears grow long instead, and the rabbit family gains long ears to hear danger from far away, keeping tails short.
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Bunny Rabbit
Grandfather Rabbit
Rabbit
Dog
Short Ears
Hee
T -Bunny Rabbit
Reugeny
Shenandoah Seeks To Enforce Blue Laws In State
The article argues Shenandoah will apply existing statutes strictly, enforcing blue laws or repealing laws out of step with public demand. It notes a newspaper-backed secretary of state will ensure a difference in approach and hints at political context in Michigan. It mentions Michigan voters rejecting the wine and beer amendment and the influence of the women’s fete on the defeat.
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WH. CO
West Park “Ave
John.c. Hartman
ASW
Peterson
Treas
Mgr
Se'city
Waterloo
Associated Press
Ated Press
Audit Bureau of China
Petore
Washington, D. C
Munsey Bldg
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story
Brooks & Finley
Shenandoah
Pablc
Michigan
Davenport
Witt and Propaganda in Iowa Politics Cited
The Witt affair under Gov. Harding draws scrutiny over funds and secretaries. Editorials from multiple papers discuss political propaganda in the Philippines, campaign shifts, and public sentiment on costs, roads, and church attendance as Lent approaches.
Rhubarb and Sassafras Verses Spark Sunlit Edges
A column jokes about press agents and syndicated rhubarb poems printed across papers like the Seymour Democrat and Connersville Examiner. It muses on spring rhubarb verses, sassafras lines, and rebus puzzle clues tied to small shops, with a playful note toward an “Answer to No. 36” puzzle.
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Indianapolis News
Seymour- Democrat
Connersville Examiner
Rhubarb
Elmore
Sassafras
Rhubarb Traditions And Pie Craft Highlighted In Ethereal Tribute
A fragmented excerpt discusses rhubarb as a domestic treasure with a precise pie technique. It notes the plant’s long history from 1700 B C through Asia and Europe, and describes the ideal crust and the need to avoid soggy bottoms. It mentions anatomy terms and a mysterious chromore terminology.
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Touth
AbBar
B.C
Asia
Europe
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Lone Star
Atlantic City
League of Nations
Atantic City
John
Ray C. Beery
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Parents Association
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Iande
Ggorge
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Sandman
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Walker
IOW
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Rockford Register
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Harding
Cade
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Council Blutts
Philippines
United Sates
Marshalltown
Marton Register
Havner
Harmony
Avner
Ida Grove
Cedar
Repids
Baker
War Department
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Goodby
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Vinton
Eagle
House
Champ Clark
Readby
Sam Loud
Otto Toot
Sum’ Loyd
Elgin
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