League of Nations talk weds to naval alarm and doubt
A column examines President Wilson's push for a world league and questions the logic of building a vast navy. It notes the tension between harmony ideals and military buildup, asking what purpose a massive fleet serves against whom, and ponders the sincerity of pacifist hopes amid ship increases.
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Wilson
Europe
America
League of Nations
United States
Sam
England
Japan
Cermany
Ausiria
Beatty
Grand Fleet
Political Speakership Debates and Wartime Outlook
The article surveys potential contenders for House Speaker amid a slim Republican majority and possible caucus ballet among Mann Gillett and Fess. It notes Lodge era debates on Germany and previews Champ Clark’s rumored presidential bid with Bryan backing, plus Knox and the peace conference prospects and the need to act on the League of Nations idea.
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Congress
Gillett
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Gifted
Mann
Fess
Frank Woods
Ohio
Fess J
Wis
Todiana
Michigan
Knox
Diverse Uses of the Name Socialism in Historical Thought
A critical essay argues the term socialism has fractured into at least ten distinct meanings across the 19th and early 20th centuries. It traces Fabianism, guild socialism, state socialism, communism, political socialism, Marxianism, syndicalism, anarchism, and other variants, urging readers to drop the misused label from public discourse.
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Ruskin
Matrice
Kingsley
England
Inter
Fabian Society
Sydney Webb
George Bernard Shaw
Germany
Hohenzollern
Wiliam Morris
Albert Beveridge
W. J. Bryan
Robert Dale Owen
New Harmony
Diang
Brook
National Congress
Karl Marx
Sarel
Bolshevists
Russia
Bakunin
Emma Goldman
America
YOUR HEALTH PAGE OFFERS COLD CARE AND HOME TREATMENT
Health note discusses influenza and common colds, outlining causes symptoms and a home remedy approach. It includes dosing ideas from a Dr Carrier and describes nasal care chest treatments inhalants and diet. The column invites readers to mail questions for answers and offers professional input for specific cases.
Warships Parade Foreshadows Peaceful Reforms
The article notes Chile Bolivia and Peru aim to mock themselves with a warship demonstration that could push a sobering effect. It suggests the coming of peace may lead to dismantling or scrapping of large automobiles and three year used vehicles.
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Chile
Balivia
Peru
Sioux City Journal
Webster City
Freeman-Journal
Did You Have A Popcan Like This Grandfather Image
A reminiscing column recalls grandfatherly scenes from childhood. The writer cherishes shared jokes and sled rides with grandfathers and notes the difference between fathers and grandfathers. New grandfathers often adjust to the role, sometimes with reluctance, but soon create treasured memories.
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Traller
EL Cold
Father
Grandfather
Robbie Rabbit Skates Against Mother's Rule
Robbie Rabbit disobeys his mother and goes skating on the pond despite warnings of danger. Old Cox and Mr Dog appear as threats. he falls through thin ice, is rescued by Tim Coon, and survives with a fever. After recovery, mother and Granny Rabbit note the narrow escape and hope he learns to heed guidance.
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Robbie Rabbit
Cox
Mr. Dog
Granny Rabbit
Rabbie Rabbit
Robie Rabbit
Alite
Mrs. Rabbit
Tim Coon
Weisgerber gas wonder eyed as save fuel dream
Iowa editors describe the Weisgerber substitute for gasoline called Liberty gas as a potential world changing fuel. Once managed a Cedar Rapids gas plant he touted experiments in his basement. If proven, halving motor fuel use would make him a renowned inventor and millionaire.
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Weisgerber
Cedar Rapids
Republican
C. Weisgerber
Road bonds and Iowa highway funding thoughts
Des Moines Capital reflects on Illinois issuing 60 million dollars in automobile tax anticipation bonds to fund roads with voters approving the plan. The piece argues Iowa will likely adopt a similar approach someday and stresses tightening road tax spending, avoiding waste, and delivering better highway work with solid funding for hard surfaces.
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Des Moines
Norris
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Iowa
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