Chilly Pacts and Roosevelt Memorial Plans Stir Readers
A Chicago fundraising effort aims to finance five million dollars for a Theodore Roosevelt memorial at Sagamore Hill and a Washington monument, with plans to preserve his Oyster Bay trophies and create a national children’s playground. The piece notes ongoing Roosevelt esteem, Taft and others in leadership roles, and public donations to honor the late president. It also references labor strife in New York and Des Moines, plus debates on the League of Nations and Wilson’s Paris diplomacy.
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Publichea
West Park Ave
Tone C. Hartman
W. Peter
Carrier
Iowa
Antler
Associated Press
Republic
Audi
Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D. C
Mons Blés
B. G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicara
Rt Rey
Lansing
Wilson
Persia
Shantung
Japan
France
Fiume
Italy
Great Britain
Britain
Paris
United States
A Wilson
Europe
Germany
Mr. Wilson
League of Nations
Uncle Sam
League
England
Chicago
Theodore Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Washington
Iime
Sagamore Hill
Otter Bay
Taft
Chariss E. Mughes
Senator Lodge
John Mitchell
Senator Johnson
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Lafayette Young
C. WH. McNider
Love
Health notes on empyema and pleurisy complications
A medical column explains empyema in the pleural cavity, its links to pneumonia tuberculosis and pleurisy, and the septic state with fever and weakness. It warns that pleurisy can precede tuberculosis and urges care after attacks, plus notes about diagnosis and sanitation.
Imogene and Andrew debate modest gown fashion
Imogene shows off a low V back gown as Andrew admires it while warning of immodesty. Their playful banter covers dress standards, perception, and cultural differences, with Imogene arguing attire reflects personal choice and context rather to be judged by others. The scene ends with a shared kiss and playful teasing about the gown.
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Imogene
Andrew
Honey Bunch
Cou Pasat
Japan
Sam
Three Ogres and the Pearl in the River Tale
The tale follows two ogres who seize a pearl, each transformed into black rocks after sighting the pearl. A witch seeks to rescue her sons, while a third ogre, warned by the witch, quest for the pearl ends with the same peril. The cliffhanger ends with the witch awaiting midnight to glimpse the outcome.
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Sel
Thim
Mystery cleared on Bremen crew repatriation report
Des Moines Register notes an official announcement of repatriation for the entire Bremen crew, the German merchant submarine missing since summer 1916. The report places the Bremen’s fate alongside the Cyclops mystery and mentions arrival of the Deutschland in Chesapeake Bay under Captain Koenig with a dyes cargo.
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United States
Bremen
Koenig
Germany
America
Des Moines Register
Admiralty
Chesapeake Bay
Deutchland
Remembering a Horse Thief Accusation and Elmer Moots
A reader recalls the old epithet horse thief as the harshest insult. Elmer Moots is missed, tied to a silk shirt habit, and described as despondent in recent notes.
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Elmer Moots
National Newspaper Service
Brain Tests No 147 Spells a numeral from letters
A puzzle item instructs readers to spell numbers by combining named little objects. It asks to add and subtract as indicated, yielding a final numeral through the resulting letters. The prompt presents a self contained brain teaser typical of a newspaper feature.
Better eat gray bread in your youth than in your age
A brief quote from Sam Loyd dated 1919 emphasizes value of youth over aging with a wry moral about savoring life now. The line reflects Loyd's humor and era, offering a concise, playful aphorism suitable for a newspaper card.
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Sam Loyd
Palmer seeks funds to push inflation probe
The Attorney General Palmer asks for more than 3.25 million dollars to advance the high cost of living investigation. The report notes the public reaction and questions the effort as costly and ambitious amid rising prices.
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Plumb
Rairoad Brotherhoods
Ihen “Look & Feedle Oud
Loo
Cedar Rapids
Palmer
Increase for Postal Clerks Demands Public Support
The Des Moines Capital argues postal workers are public servants underpaid. It recalls 1907 salary hikes and notes current wages have not risen, with clerks seeking a minimum of 1800 dollars and a higher cap to reflect duties.
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Congress
Des Moines
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Rome
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Marshalltown Times-Republican
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Koold
Lykog Medicine Company
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Grandma Anowwss
Fort Dodge Lowes
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Stine
College OF ST. Thomas Saint Paul, Minnesota
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