The Monroe Doctrine Debunked as Comedy Satire
A satirical tirade mocks the Monroe Doctrine arguing the United States should abandon it and instead fortify frontiers. It suggests Europe would be invited to stay off the grass while US power is reassessed, noting humorous misstatements about history and policy.
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United States
Monroe
Earth
Europe
Moorae
Americas
Sam
France
Mexico
Laval
Supreme Jurists to be Appointive
Des Moines reports a Senate Temperance Committee meeting announcing a joint resolution to amend the state constitution. It proposes appointive Supreme Court judges by the governor with Senate confirmation in odd years, six year terms, and no other public office while serving. Also discussed are open hearings for liquor bills, a court commitment program for crippled children, and rules reforms to shorten the legislative session.
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Des Moines
Shortese
Tama County
Supreme Court
Senate
General Assembly
Plate
Shortess
Canada
Temperance Committee
House
Perkins
State University
Town City
Michigan
Caswell
Iowa
Minnesota
Dubuque
Ivard
Pope
Fion
Thor
Evan Ocalvetiog
Amie Fenple
Hanletards Tay
Do We Need It or Don't We in Ship Subsidy Debate
A historical editorial debates the Wilson ship purchase bill, arguing for or against government involvement in shipping. It covers Senator Cummins and Senator Root positions, party lines, and the clash over subsidies, invoking broader arguments about government principle and private capital. The piece references ship subsidy literature while urging congressional action focused on public need.
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Bry
Armorien Veous
Elipa
Eai
Pss
Abu
Cummins
Senator Root
Root
Congress
Mervane Marine
Torrens land registration bill gains backing in Grundy county
A Greens backed proposal in Grundy county promotes the Torrens system to secure titles, cut conveyance costs, and speed transfers from months to days. Advocates cite 13 years in Chicago, 15 in Massachusetts, with thousands of parcels valued over fifty million dollars registered without prior property losses or claims against indemnity funds.
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Greens
Grundy
Iava
Chicago
Massachusetts
Tieene
Jubilee edition honors Chronicle as Pacific coast beacon
The San Francisco Chronicle marks a semi centennial on January 18 1918 with a 92 page Golden Jubilee edition. Owner M Tidle Young completes fifty years as proprietor amid tragedy as his son Charles de Young dies. The issue chronicles the press role in Pacific coast metropolis development and includes twenty two chapters detailing the press history. A bill by Representative Coakley seeks county employment for the unemployed. Roosevelt endorses Outlook as medium for his views.
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San Francisco Chronicle
California
Courier and Reporter
Twa
M. Ti Ile Young
Chronicle
Charles de Young
Iowa Newspapers Portray Cedar Rapids Republican Route to Europe
An Iowa product tale traces Lafe Young of Des Moines visiting Philadelphia and Illinois meetings. He touts Billy’s deeds for Des Moines, then hints at further plans. Tangled text notes Sunday’s influence on Iowa’s future production image and a foreshadowed federal ship purchase debate.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Republican
Europe
Lafe Young
Ties Moines
Philadeth
Crown of Greatness and Humility in Public Life
A reflective piece contrasts famed figures with the Crown of Greatness, humility. It argues true sublimity lies in selflessness, yielding to others, and loving loyalty, even to the weak, while praising modesty in both men and women and urging civic humility as a public virtue. Includes a brief notice about a fair at Armory with dates and locations.
U S Wile Conduct Employment Booked War Discussion
A fragment discusses U S wage policies and privateering, then shifts to state road funding and then to a Washington report on a federal employment bureau. It notes Wilson objecting to depots and departments hindering the hiring bureau, with vague critiques of funding and efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Alanks
Bank of LuVerne Promises Optimistic End of Year Note
George W. Hanna, a Waterloo native now in Lu Verne Ia, reports Bank of LuVerne assets at 468508.02 with 5630 acres farmed land and a 1630 acre orange grove in Mexico valued at 10000. Capital 167274.40. deposits 282919. The bank declares cautious optimism for 1934 amid war, noting cattle losses but faith in local Dutch settlement and wishing customers a happy new year.
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George W. Hanna
Waterloo
LuVerne
Bank of LuVerne
Kossuth
Humboldt
Mexico
Bank of LaVerne
E&t
Brother Phil
Mme
Winter Skin Remedy Using Mercurized Wax Treatment
The ad claims dry and red skin can be revived by applying a thin layer of mercurized wax before bed and washing off with warm water, promising gradual exfoliation and a younger look in about a week. It also promotes saxolite dissolved in witch hazel as a separate face wash with instant smoothing effects.
Danderine Promise for Lush Soft Hair in Minutes
A vintage ad touts Danderine for instant lighter, wavy hair with doubled beauty after a cloth application. It claims dandruff removal, scalp cleansing, and even new hair growth over weeks, urging a 25 cent bottle from any drug or toilet counter.
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Knowilton
Logan
Mason
Tonia
Ialmost
Soc
Dendgral & Co
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State Assembly
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Cerone Roosevelt
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Kondon Mfg. CO
Minnsapelis, Minn
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
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