The Potato and the Peoples Palate in Wartime Economy
An opinion piece extols potatoes as a humble yet vital food source. It traces the crop’s spread from the New World to Europe, notes its nutritional value, and argues for wartime support of potato production over other staples. It contrasts German abundance with American shortages, urging policy and public appetite to favor spuds.
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Europe
Ireland
New York
New World
Chile
America
Germany
Our Responsibility to Belgium Food Relief During War
The piece discusses Belgium's starvation risk under German blockade and argues the United States bears moral responsibility to aid. It explains Germany will not feed civilians, Allies cannot spare food, and neutral nations like the US, Italy, and Spain must step in, framing Belgium relief as America's existential duty within humanitarian law and faith.
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America
Germany
New York
Commission For Relief In
Belgium
Europe
France
Russia
Austria
England
Europa
United States
Italy
Spain
Race prospect in state race centers on Cosson and Harding
The article gauges upcoming state races with Cosson and Harding as the likely frontrunners. Kendall Thorne Downie Allen Francis and Hanna are among possible entrants. It notes shifting allegiances and the fading relevance of progressive versus standout labels in the current political climate.
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Cosson
Harding
Nate Kendall
Congress
Thorne
Capper cites Kansas liquor drop versus saloon states
Governor Arthur Capper stated at the Intercollegiate Prohibition Association convention that Kansas per capita liquor consumption is 71.25 annually while wet states show 21 per head per year. The American Year Book supports the view that national liquor increase stems from saloon-state consumption.
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Arthur Capper
The
Intercollegiate Prohibition Association
Kansas
Capper
Our Case Unanswerable on British Treatment of Shipping
The note by the state department to Great Britain protests British handling of American shipping and contraband charges. It cites numerous seizures, delays harming exports to Italy, and insurer reluctance, while predicting an amicable settlement. The piece also notes export declines, women in industry, and a new depot in Mason City.
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State Department
Great Britain
The
Great Western
Rock Island
Mason City
To the Heart of the Matter The Gulf and Maker Culture
A reflective piece contrasts historical makers in Greece with modern inventors shaping automobiles and devices. It ponders whether material progress truly elevates humanity and asks if fast transits and instant communication improve life, questioning Thoreau and the value of spiritual over material advancement.
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The
Gulf
Greece
Iowa Kids and Labor Laws Seek Stronger Protection
The Iowa legislature faces a push to strengthen child labor laws to protect underage workers. Proposals would raise minimum ages in mines and hotels, curb street trades for youths, require permits for 14 to 16 year olds, and limit work hours to eight per day and forty eight per week. Support comes from state committees, the federation of labor, and women’s clubs, while some fear overreach and loss of childhood work. The aim is to safeguard education, playtime, and physical development amid changing work conditions nationwide.
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Iowa
Iowns
State Child Labor Committee
State Federation of Labor
Women’s Clubs
Thoes
Oury
Lowa Child Labor Committee
Iowa Legislature Sparks Long Governing Field Rumors
Special correspondence from Byways Des Moines notes the 36th Iowa General Assembly may seed future state office contenders. Gov Clarke’s ongoing term keeps ambitions alive yet primary timing and biennial elections complicate real candidacy. Names linked as possible governors include Cosson Harding Kendall Thorne Church Downie Palmer Stillman Francis Garrett Allen Bieskly Hanna Rawson and Rawson.
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Des Moines
Jam
Iowa
36Th
General Assembly
Geo. W. Clarke
George Cosson
Audubon
Wm. L. Harding
Sioux City
Nate E. Kendall
Albia
Clifford Thorne
Washington
Heer
Z. A. Church
Jefferson
John Downie
Board of Control
Col
D. J. Palmer
Paul Stillman
Leslie E. Francis
Spirit Lake
B. W. Garrett
Supreme Court
Joseph TH. Allen
Pocahontas
John L. Bieskly
Ida Grove
James R. Hanna
Chas. A. Rawson
Oldest statewide political student notes shifts in legislature
The speaker outlines a key view of state politics, noting old factional traces in the senate while the house lacks such sign. The coming session may see the railroad commission become appointive, the lieutenant governor position not worth contested, and other state officials entering open races. The attorney generalship appears open with a large field of candidates.
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Senate
Railroad Commission
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Kansas City
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Los Angeles
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