Prices rise under money flood says Lord d Aberon
A column debates inflation driven by currency expansion and weak real value. Lord d Aberon argues raw material production in 1919 nearly matched 1913 while prices leaped, insisting currency growth, not supply, drives inflation and calling for scrutiny of socialist cures.
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Lord d’Aberon
United States
Britain
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Rellebie
America
Europe
Germany
Russia
Austria
Turkey
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Competing Testimony on Socialism Sparks Debate
The Courier reports a contrast between conservative critics like Charles Howard-Rusael and Victor Merger's views. Merger is described as pro-German rather than a socialist, highlighting a sharp ideological split in the discussion.
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Terger
Famous Smokers Highlighted in Prominent Profiles
A nostalgic feature surveys renowned men described as inveterate tobacco users. The piece profiles cultural icons from recent decades, noting their public personas while detailing continued smoking habits and era-specific attitudes toward tobacco use.
Health Talks By John Hubdr A BM MD Base
A reader asks about tuberculosis risks in a crowded home, seeking guidance on whether a sick daughter can stay in a room upstairs and if a family member can hand her water from a shared pitcher. Dr Hubdr explains basics, notes contagious concerns, and invites more questions by mail.
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John B. Hubdr
Hag
Friend Wife By ROB FULKARSON
A fragment from a story centers on a car ride with Imogene describing a Bridges party and a plan to read a lead in her own hand before a sudden stop and an encounter with a stunning woman. The readable text hints at drama and intrigue surrounding an afternoon event.
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Andrew
Imogena
Imogene
Rente la Ula Theatre
Queen
Johnnie Rook Runs Away From Family Tree
The Sandman Story follows Johnnie Rook, a young rook from a proud family that guards its lineage. He rebels by building a nest near fields with crabs and vegetables, taking a few vegetables while not harming much.
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Constable Plum Arrests Car Owner and Republican Nomination
A historical note recalls Constable Plum who arrested a prominent car owner blocking a fire station. The item also mentions a long familiar songstress and a visiting daughter connected to a household, highlighting local figures and social ties.
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Hain
Nature Notes Q and A on animal life and habits
Questions about rival intrusion in bird families and skunk cabbage, plus details on prehistoric horse size and name. The piece explains animal tools in nature, unselfishness in birds under stress, and trout spawning in fall due to reliable cold spring water, purity of water, shade, and low temperature.
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Nature
Congress Approves Water Power Sale and Use Act
Des Moines Capital reports both houses pass a law authorizing sale and use of water powers on U S streams. The piece recalls a past crusade against waterpower monopolies, noting early resource conservation debates and public opposition to concentration of power.
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Congress
Des Moines
United States
Fifty Years Ago in The Courier January 1870 Highlights
In Des Moines Republican caucus George G. Wright chosen for long term senator to succeed Grimes, J. B. Howell for short term, W. B. Allison as long term candidate. Jesup M E church dedicated January 2 costing 4000 dollars, debt free, bell fund raised 175. Hotel lease on east side to H L Swift Auburn N Y for a year, Logan House. Taxes debated, wheat thefts nabbed, bail set at 250, prices local: wheat 45-50, pork 7.0, corn 30-5, oats 32, eggs 20, butter 24, potatoes 40 cents.
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George G. Wright
James W. Grimes
J. B. Howell
W. B. Allison
M. E
Jesup
A. B. Kendig
Dubuque
H. L. Swift
Auburn
N. Y
Logan House
Waterloo News and City Advices on January 21 1880
Forties era notes report ice cleared from the river on Monday. Reeth J L Husted reappointed county attorney. Waterloo mass meeting backs Des Moines to C M S Paul railroad link with Milwaukee to be interviewed by a committee. Grain trade hits Cedar and City mills with thousands of bushels and steady prices. Local business moves as Fowler fixes a new drug store corner. Logan house leased for five years. D & D railway mail service ordered January 14 routing north to Waverly and beyond.
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Des Moines
C., M. & S. Paul Road
J. H. Leavitt
J. L. Girton
Milwaukee
E. W. Burnham
G. D. Frink
Logan House
Barrett
Dubuque &Dakota
Waverly
Corn for Millions Incorporation Plans at Waterloo
Twenty years ago on January 23 1900 the Waterloo Canning Co decided to form with plans for a Riverside addition near Bath Packing plant. Frank J Fowler named first president and George W Drake named manager. Illinois Central officials prepared for entry of trains into Omaha as South Africa news reported British advancing against the Boers and Ladysmith relief. Veterans of Robert Anderson post No 68 inaugurated a new hall in the Russell Samson block with a reception and supper. John S Glover prominent dry goods merchant died in Lincoln Nebraska last Wednesday night.
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Riverside Addition
Bath Packing Company
Frank J. Fowler
George W. Drake
Robert Anderson
Post
John
Glover
Procer
Lincoln, Neb
Our Part and the Blizzard Wards Off Trouble
Poem excerpt by Frank L. Stanton urging endurance through blizzard winds. It emphasizes keeping up effort, ringing the bell for ainer, and guiding a wagon safely without spilling into the briar patch.
White coal potential eyed for Iowa waterpower
The Capital urges tapping unused Iowa waterpower on rivers like Des Moines to generate heat and light without coal. If dams are built at intervals, power could fuel interurban lines and valley machinery, turning back economic activity. The article also notes Keokuk deportees worrying over property as repatriation questions arise.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Fort Dodge
Keokuk Gate City
United States
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