CHICAGO PROPOSES AGRICULTURE HUB FOR MIDWEST
The article outlines Chicago plans to become a central hub for American agriculture and related industries. It envisions a dedicated agricultural temple housing national conventions, a hub for production, transportation, conservation, and ideas exchange, positioning Chicago as the food problem power station of the Midwest. The proposal seeks broad national backing to drive better farm life and industry collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chairrman
Middle West
Unclear War Record Prompts Reflection on U S Belligerence
Analysis arguing the United States has a long history of war, noting 410 wars in 142 years and 600 battles. It claims the nation won 110 wars and highlights frequent military engagement, including conflicts with Indians, England, Mexico, the Civil War, Spain, and recent actions, with about 1.5 million losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Spain
Germany
Fam
U.S. A
Republic
England
First Catch Your Hare in Iowa Roads Debate
Iowa editors discuss road needs emphasizing drainage and hard surfacing for everyday travel. The debate shifts from tree planting to practical roads for trucks and tractors, aiming to justify investment in better statewide road infrastructure before landscaping plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Health Education Should Emphasize Core Health Habits
Davenport Times argues for concentrating health education on fundamental principles like ventilation contagion insecticides proper eating taught clearly and persistently. The piece notes many men were unfit for army service due to poor health and urges lasting personal health responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Health guidance for invalid children and rehabilitation
An excerpt discusses long-term outcomes for invalid children from the Uinense epidemia, noting partial recovery with muscular weakness, chronic incapacity, and the promise of tenic and orthopaedic treatments. Advice covers nutrition, outdoor activity, sleep, galvanic and faradic electricity, massage, and surgical options, plus questions and answers columns by Dr Currier.
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Caruré
Lieve
Ehil
Currier
The Clean Slate Christmas Right From China
A reader describes a festive practice inspired by Chinese New Year traditions. She pays all bills each week before Christmas and completes odd jobs, then writes long thoughtful Christmas letters to absentee friends, sharing news and photos. She also writes personal notes of appreciation to writers and clergy who touched her. The habit brings a “clean and happy” feeling.
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Tvol Shins
Daily & T
WH. Rak X Co
West Park Ave
John
Hartman
AW. Feterson Treas
Audit Bureau of Cinculanon
Associated Pre - Assotiated Press
Waterloo
Mon
Ial JK Rvs
Convas
Washington, D. C
Buresu
Bldg
H. G. Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Omic Storr
Brooks & Finley
Tes
Clirister
Little Yellow Chicken learns playroom truths at midnight
A Little Yellow Chicken fears a mantel menagerie with a cross man and a feisty Teddy Bear. A visitor plays with the children and the chicken endures being cooked for dinner before realizing all is play at 12 o clock each night.
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Littles Yellow Chicken
Chick
Jack
Little Chick
Altho
Yellow Chick
Tor
Reddy Fox
Young Dyg
All France Was Drunk With Joy
An American sergeant in the medical corps writes from Lorraine on November 17 about Armistice celebrations in Paris and nearby towns. He recalls joy, church bells, a village serenade, and Americans cheering as hostilities cease at 10, while noting Kaiser Wilhelm’s fate and hopes for a peaceful postwar era led by President Wilson.
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United States
France
America
Austin ‘Tims
Courier
Staf
Tims
Biow
Waterloo
Lorraine
Paris
States
Kaiser
Hohenzollern
Holland
Napoleon
Hohenzollerns
Wilson
Europe
Germany
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W. E. Skinner
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Mississippi Valley
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Ead
Ruisewey
Henides
Ughell
Gurrlar
Cxtras
Sandman Story
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Biamarck
Bismarck
Rhine
T Horlick
Libhere
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnson Building
H.R. McHougale
Waterlon
Dunkerton
Jemma
Jemima
Aunt Jemima
Aunt Jemima Mills Company
St Joseph
Missouri
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