Florida boosters and the gentle moral editorial
A Waterloo editorial notes Florida publicity in national magazines and questions the novelty of state growth since St Augustine's 1565 discovery. It discusses citrus, Everglades drainage, housing demand, and winter tourism, then shifts to a moral tale of an Indian salesman and a girl distressed by his claims about a miracle medicine and divorces, ending with a prompt to readers to complete the editorial.
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California
Florida
United States
St. Augusting
Everglades
Waterloo
Papa
Florida boom and ghost of California in winter lure
The article compares Florida’s rising appeal as a winter resort with California’s past prominence. It notes persistent booster publicity shaping Florida’s growth while California’s glow fades. history shows gold rush migrations from 1843 to 1849 and other frontier movements driven by health, climate, and opportunity.
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North American
California
Florida
Alaska
Black Hills
Dakota Territory
Colorado
Arizona
New Mexico
Abe Martin on places urged to turn after robbery
The piece features Abe Martin-esque humor with a nephew hiding a plan after a supposed bank raid and a quip about a married woman painting. The dialogue nods to familiar places and the notion of turning directions in crime, framed in a folksy, North American small town voice.
Public figures urge action against city crime in editorials
Iowa editors urge strong steps against crime, arguing publicity harms cities with crime rates. Chicago mayor Dever calls for citizen help to correct perceptions and criminals, while other papers discuss weather forecasts and railways paying penalties as public concern shifts to safety and infrastructure.
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Crivina Courier
Chicago
Dever
Fenalty
Sibley Tribune
Oslerism Says Retirement for Doctors Is Wise
In a column by Dr. William Brady, the piece argues for automatic retirement of physicians at 60 to 65, likening it to military pensions. It contends younger doctors better serve patient health, notes past biases against change, and urges readers to seek younger medical advisers while acknowledging some elder doctors’ strengths.
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Osleriam
Matcher
Brady
William Brady
Cara
This Newspater
Uncle Wiggily and the Jabber by Howard R. Gants
Uncle Wiggily is asked by Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy to fetch flowers for a visit by Mrs Twistytail and Mrs Stubtail. Mr Longse rs promises to pick the flowers and heads to the garden.
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Uncle Wiggily and the Jabber
Howard R. Gants
Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy
Bunny Rabbit
Uncle Wiggily and the jabber bee tale twist
Uncle Wiggily, a clever rabbit, misreads a buzzing jabber bee and friends as a threat. A wolf plots to sniff out the rabbit, while the bee explains its sting as defense. The jabber bee helps by stinging the wolf, and Uncle Wiggily thanks him, promising honey from the garden flowers.
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Uncle Wiggily
Bee
Jabber
Bhimgeil
Fowler
Iis
Hee
Angle
Berlin Chief Praises International Police Conference
Berlin police colonel hails the New York international conference as a success for policing. He notes it fostered global exchange among police chiefs and provided practical ideas and suggestions. He commends New York Police Department and Commissioner Enzick for hosting the parade honoring the visitors.
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Berlin
Interna Reieh
New York
Kuenzer
Kyenger
Emvicht
Veep
Murder and storm toll at the Cottonwood ranch frontier
In a turbulent tale set at a ranch, violence erupts during a storm as Hinki the prospector is slain in the tent he shares with Jim Hawkins. Dave Stunden and cowboys rally to secure the herd, chase cattle thieves, and plan dawn salvage, amid threats from Dangerfield and Red Shea. The scene shifts to bunkhouse routines and a weather-beaten search as the night wears on.
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Synovsis
Hinki
Jim Hawkins
Lawtessnon
Jim
Dave Stunden
Hs Hin
Ambler
Rictims
Alice
Saunders
Clam Lipscomb
Dangerfield
Dave
Red Shea
Billy
Bilby
Soo
Lash
Frank Hitchcock
Joe Hawkins
Prank
Mark
West End
Tid
Tex
Old Jim
Tie
Mave
Tone
Red Sheaf
Clemn
Sunday School Lesson by Rev Fitzwater
The Moody Bible Institute teacher delivers a Sunday School lesson outlining a practical English Bible approach. Emphasizes clear reasoning, ethical instruction, and scriptural applications for daily life in a 1918 Western News context.
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P.B. Fitzwater
D.D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Goats and Fruits in Galatians Lesson Text
Lesson outlines Galatians chapter 5 on freedom from the law and living by the Spirit. It contrasts liberty with license, urges loving service, and notes the flesh versus Spirit conflict. Sins of the flesh and the fruit of the Spirit are discussed with emphasis on moral choice and community love.
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Christ
Morgan
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Answers and Replies
A nature column invites reader questions on beekeeping, birds, snakes, and apricot cultivation. It previews tomorrow’s answers and discusses a catbird identification, coral snake notes with Ditmar reference, and apricot hardiness with Russian varieties as suitable for cooler climates.
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Ditmar
United States
New York
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Commercial St
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Jackson McCoy
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Associated Presa
Ape Celal
Audit Bureau of Circulations
York
Philadelphia
Los N Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Brooks & Finlay
Representatives
Jaliporata
An & A
Abe Martin
Mason City
Marshalstown Times-Republican
William Brady, M.D
Nat'l Newspaper
Berricad
Mrs. B
Chen
Tours
Seily
Wigerly
Wolf
Ant
Creo
Mr, Long
ScHoow
FF Ia
Cottonwood Gulch
Doubleday
Poge
Frank
Paul
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
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