FINE POINTS IN POLITICS A Democrat Defends Hitchcock
The piece debates Senator Hitchcock of Omaha criticizing the Post Office under Burleson, labels this a possible Peanut politics clash, and argues the Democratic senator is a high minded public servant while contrasting Republican use of the term. It questions how Europe views U.S. unity and demes the political row.
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Hitchcock
Omaha
Post Office Department
Albert Sidney Burleson
Texas
Senate
Mgr. Withcork
Harreson
Nnsi- Tansier Gener
Europa
Europe
Wilson
Vic
Lodge
Cummins
Hitchcork
Burleson
Tehmack
Peanut Politioa
Rep
Weather to blame for starving Russians and U S ties
The piece argues millions of Russians face famine this winter while Americans enjoy abundance. It condemns propaganda and U S opinions, questions why troops stay in Siberia, and condemns German influence in Mexico and press manipulation. It laments public indifference amid wartime strain.
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America
Higwar
Hindred
Tageh Rossin
Siberia
Siberia and Ceptain Proveinces of Rursia
iHorres
Russia
Drvine
Understanding germs and the body’s defenses in health
The article explains how infections arise from bacteria within the body or on the skin, the role of blood defenses and lymph nodes, and how white cells neutralize poisons. It notes microbes on hands and clothing, airborne bacteria, and why wounds may get infected, with reader Q&A on health advice and mail-in responses.
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Tastenn
New England Warnings on Worry and Fear
In recollection a New England mother warned against fretting over minor troubles. Her stern view framed life as a God‑fearing test, urging gratitude for home and family while challenging needless anxiety. The narrator recalls her aunt’s blunt motto about “working for fear you won't have a picnic.”
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Alitin
Bert
Meni
Gretchen
New England
Vanne
Nero the Brave Dog Guards Toys After Christmas
A playful Christmas story features Nero the dog in a toy-filled room. Nero’s brave act to protect the toys from a menacing paper spider surprises the other toys, exposing his bragging and finally earning their trust through a dramatic late-night showdown with the spider.
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Nero Dgg
Nero
Spider
Pier
Dolly
Faust
Hinah
Courage and a small dog win over bravado
The passage describes a dog named Jack who faces a fierce dog but remains unafraid. He retreats to his box for safety, while Nora proves cunning. From then on, Jack is described as well behaved, contrasting bravado with prudent restraint in a domestic scene.
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Dolly
Nero
Jas
Toms
Nere
Nera
Jack
Nora
Iowas Grand Old Man and Other Political Snapshots
Iowa editorials reflect on Horace Kelis once governor of Jaws celebrated near his birthday with health unchanged. Boies is lauded as a Democratic national figure who declined top roles, choosing agriculture instead. Mixed commentary praises Wilson as a teller of anecdotes, contrasts German engineering, and notes political publicity trends. Ty Cobb is celebrated for a long homerun journey.
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Iowa
Burlington Hawk
Horace Kelis
Jaws
Jack Hawk County
Pacific Coast
Boies
Jane
Married twelve times shocks Walnut Ridge crowd
Report of Kilvin YT a Confederate veteran marrying for the 12th time on public streets with County Judge Tharp officiating. The bride, Mrs Agios Neal, widow with no children, takes the new spouse amid a dramatic scene. Nearby, Evansville notes a man peering at his wife’s corpse as undertaker is urged to the bedside.
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Evansville
Ind
Henry Fitaman
Tron
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Kilvin
Tharp
Agios Neal
Alo
Willow
Germany in Revolution How Radicals Clash With Moderates
Uncle Harry explains Germany's postwar turmoil from Ebert to Liebknecht. He outlines three power groups: Socialists led by Ebert, radical Spartacists led by Liebknecht, and conservative elements loyal to the Kaiser. The piece notes Berlin fighting and the upheaval forcing a new government.
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Marty
Joe
Germany
Jimmy
Ebert
Workmen's Council
Doctor Liebknecht
Berlin
Uncle Harry
Helen
Philipp Scheidemann
Karl Liebknecht
War Party
Spartacus
Extreme Left
Harry
Venter
German views on future of their government in orderly reform
In a discussion on Germany's path after wartime turmoil, views stress that reactionaries oppose socialists and loyalty to law. Observations note German education, political passivity, and fear of violence, while warning that Allied pressure and reparations push toward an orderly transition under capable leaders.
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Germany
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement by Waterloo Resident
Mrs J A Myers of 1527 Franklin St Waterloo testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her severe rheumatic pains and back distress after irregular kidney action. She reports continued benefit after nine boxes and endorses the remedy five years later. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
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Dean
Waterloo
J. A. Myers
Franklin Sr
Wangler Bros. Drug Co
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Dows
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Mursey
Mexico City
von Eckhardt
Mexico
United States
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Zimmermann
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Eukharidt
Jis
Noor
Watarina
Taorstenetre
Evar
Hener
Currier
Bob
Courrier
Caverox
Nyno
Sandman
Mrs, Fla. Walker
France
Ady
Thp
U.S
Anoothe Hospital
Des Moines Register
AML Ide
Marshalltown Times
Sepblican
Perry
of the Nations? Women's Party
Washington
Keokuk Gate City
Alerr Ebert
Sorghum
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Ty Cobb
Ods
Rhert
Kaiser
Vistsradicals
Junkers
Aire
David Lloyd George
Henterband
E. W. Rose Co
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