Political Labor Party debate and voter dynamics analysis
The piece discusses how the American Federation of Labor opposes a distinct labor party while planning active political involvement. It outlines how labor could influence elections by bargaining with existing parties, potentially sway candidates, and consider demographic groups like veterans, farmers, and city workers. The article emphasizes unity for the greatest good and questions about teacher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gompersi
American Federation of Labor
Labor
Isbor
Tts
Teachers pay and patriotism in a changing economy
The piece argues that teaching pay fails to keep pace with other trades, forcing many teachers to rely on savings during vacations. It cites Cedar Rapids survey data showing 82 percent lost money yearly, while comparing teachers to bakers, blacksmiths, and machinists. It laments longer-term costs and hints Washington and global topics, ending with reflections on fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Health Talks by Dr John B Huber on tuberculosis and ear wax
Health column presents early symptoms of tuberculosis with emphasis on persistent cough fever night sweats and blood in sputum plus guidance on chest X rays and testing. Also answers on removing ear wax causing deafness ringing and dizziness and on infant colic with home relief tips and when to seek a doctor.
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Walker
A farm tale shows Old Mr Rooster guiding his hens and chicks away from greed. After a heavy rain the flock squabbles over a large worm, and the rooster covertly steals it, claiming he acted to teach restraint. Mrs Hen warns others, while Rooster boasts of using force when reason fails, ending with a moral about restraint. The piece ends with a city slogan note and wartime munitions comparison.
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Mr. Rooster
Mrs. Hen
Mr Rooster
Sioux City Journal
Lions City
Friend Wife A Satirical Read of a Newspaper
A husband Andrew refuses to share the evening paper with Imogene, arguing the ads finance the editorials. He labels the editorial pages as advertising schools and complains the news section only serves to coax money from readers. Imogene presses for dress ads and gossip, while Andrew clings to thrift and safety.
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Imogene
Andrew
Sims
Daniels
New York State
Mexico
Gers
Dempsey-Carpentier
Colum
America
Trey
Bryan
H.C. S
Editoria
Madame Gish
Life Lessons Hidden in Fiddle and Race
Readers are reminded life is uneven with time and chance. The piece muses on waiting for opportunity, money, and coping with sorrow, noting bitter sweetness in moments, and urging resilience amid dark days and sunny spells.
Nature Notes quiz prompts and questions
Nature Notes asks which agency heavy nuts depend on for sowing and which material the chimney swift uses to build its nest. It also questions what handicap animals have over man, with answers promised in tomorrow's Nature Notes.
Answers to Questions on Dogs Pineapples Birds Noted
A dated page discusses why dogs hide bones with their noses not paws to mask scent. It explains pineapple cultivation in Hawaii including the first and ragoon crops. It also notes bird distribution is climate driven, with altitude equating to latitude, and references Sioux City Journal's take on Gov Edwards supporters attracting attention.
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Iit
Sioux City
Wilson undercuts his own party in presidential year
The Burlington Hawk-Eye accuses Sor Wilson of eroding party unity and undermining public service to aid Republican chances in the next presidential election. The Davenport Democrat notes Congressman Boies opposes military training, while warning rural voters may sway Congress. November remains distant for independent thought in Washington.
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Sor. Wilson
Burlington
Hawk-Eye
Wil Ison
Paris
Davenport
Boies
Washington
Income tax facts you should know from the era
Article compiles Q and A on deducting worthless debts for 1919 taxes, noting conditions for charge off, bankruptcy, exhaustion of collection, and that gifts cannot be deducted. It discusses recoveries in later years, advances to friends as gifts, and regulations denying partial or forgiven debts as deductions, with broader economic commentary on wages, tariffs, and British piano production as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe
Bureau of Fanages Revenue
Treasury
Germany
United States
Europe
England
New York
Brismead
London
American Manufacturer Fear Echoes in England
A Cedar Rapids Republican editorial warned months ago about trends in English industry. It argued that American manufacturers faced mounting pressures and potential decline, noting signals now increasingly evident beyond U.S. shores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
England
More Plaudits for Columbus in Davenport Times
Fragmentary clipping praises Columbus and references wartime aid and wheat shipments, mentioning Europe and a vague friend network. The text is garbled, with unrelated anecdotes about camp and personal connections, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.
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Columbus
Davenport
United States
Europe
Eno
Brain Fests by Sam Loyd No 1 North Poles Puzzle
A quirky Loyd brain teaser discusses poles for a square lot, with two-foot spacing leaving 110 poles short and two-yard spacing leaving 96 poles over. It asks for the lot’s area in square feet and hints at a dash from the Pole 600 miles away with 110 dogs.
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McManus
Eggs soar for hens with Don Sung feed ad claim
An advertisement from Burrell-Dugger Co. Indianapolis touts Don Sung for 200 hens boosting daily egg numbers from 25–30 to 114. It promises a 30 day trial with money back if results and profits aren’t realized, detailing cost, income gains, and procurement through druggists or mail order.
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Ropp
Don Sung
Burrell- Dugger Co
Columbia Bng
Indianapolis
Ind
What causes indigestion
Ab excess of acid in the stomach sours the food and starts fermentation. Distressing gases form. Your meals don't digest but lay the lumps of lead. Then you have heartburn, flatulence, fullness, belching, headache, and misery in the stomach and intestines. Pane's Diapepsin brings relief almost as soon as it reaches the stomach. Pane's Diapepsin costs little at drug stores.
Protect children from diphtheria with Tonsiline tonic
A vintage ad warns that a sore throat is a breeding ground for diphtheria and urges giving Tonsiline at first sign of throat pain. The medicine is described as reaching the diseased surface to help the body's defenses and is marketed in 85c, 60c, and $1.00 sizes with a call to keep it on hand.
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George Washington
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Thomas
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Pedroni
Hammond
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Martin
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Rooster
New York City
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Roe Fulkerson
Frank TL. Stanton
Sutan
Nature Notes
John Burroughs
Gare
Towa Editors
Sam Loyd
Scott
Scott & Howne
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Carter
DR. Carter
Gattias
Carters
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