Flowery kingdom and the war tariff issue in 1919
A magazine-like, opinionated piece examines Japan as a rising industrial power after World War I, arguing Japan will flood world markets with cheap goods due to low wages and high production. It warns the U.S. must respond with tariffs or lose jobs, then shifts to social topics and portraits of public figures, ending with political musings on preparedness and peace.
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Waterloo
Wiater Town
Associated Press
Japan
Germany
United States
America
Americas
Demand Change Of Venue In Royal Link Case
The piece argues for changing venue to avoid a royal family angle in the Hohenzollern case. It notes the accused is the son of an English princess and cousin to King George V, warning newspapers might trumpet royal ties in headlines and bias London coverage.
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Kaiser
England
Mr. Hohenzollern
Louvain
Liege
London
Edward
George V
Biskra Like Stage in Barbart Coast Town
In the Barbart coast town of Biskra Moorish coffee houses bustle with Arab patrons and Turkish ambiance. Foreign visitors drive the scene, as dancing girls perform for them while locals remain ordinary in a desert-edge oasis. Since Hichins Garden of Allah popularized the locale, visitors come for the climate and famous nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biskra
Barbart Coast
Omighty Pride Leveler Surprises Iowa Hog Coverage
Davenport Democrat notes the Iowa hog has hogged front-page attention over the past week, suggesting it may humble some men who pride themselves on prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Iowa
Health Talks on Canine Rabies Limits and Signs
A health column by John B. Huber explains canine rabies signs, from sudden attachment to master to aggression and paralysis. It notes the furious and dumb forms, and lists other animals showing similar symptoms. Also answers about tuberculosis, fumigation, and a reader question on death notices and disease reading habits.
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G. G. Ranibaud
Pasteur Institute J
New York City
Little Life Confidences in Naming a Child
A humorous dialogue between Andrew and Imogene Fulkerson on how a child's name shapes their future. They discuss names such as Jack, Harold, Egremont, Abner, Claude, Clarence, Jim, and Edgar, arguing that certain names carry lasting character outcomes and social expectations. Copyright Twenty-first Century Press.
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Andrew
Imogene
Rok Fulkerson
Sarah
Jack
Hoe
Harold
Meremioni
Eremont
Egremont
Abner
Providence
Claude
Clarence’ i
Cissy
Dreast Nods
Jim
Clarences
Harolds
Edgar
Jones
Egermont
Twenty-first Century Press
Trans-Atlantic Steamship Route From Chicago
Uncle Harry explains a new U S Shipping Board line routing Chicago products to Liverpool via the Welland canal. The Lake Granby cargo ship will travel Lake Michigan Huron Erie Ontario to the sea, reducing transfers and port costs. Chicago gains a Midwest export outlet with 13 ships planned for July and August.
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Chicago
Liverpool
England
Uncle Harry
Joe
Jimmy
Welen
New York
Harry
Lake Ghanby
United States Emergency Finer Care
Great Lakes
Helen
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Buffalo
Henny Alevin
Lake Ontario
Bars
St. Lawrence
Niagara
Uncle Mar
Bothiy
Atlantic
Pacific
New York State
Canada
Welland Canal
Onttario
Sam
United States ‘Shipping Board
U. S. Shipping Board
Middlewest
trans-Atlantic Shipping
The
Shipping Board
Lake Granby
Europe
Seaboard
Middle- West
Tow. MS Marvel. Burlington Hawk-loye item on Iowa towns
The article extols Iowa small towns such as Burlington, praising their enterprise and noting the lack of great cities. It argues Iowa’s supremacy comes from many strong, smaller communities rather than large urban centers.
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Burlington
Hawk-loye
Iowa
Bnos
Three Little Ducklings And Perkins Law Commentary
A narrative follows a winter day trek of three ducklings from Madam Duck. One explores the pond, finds danger, and is rescued by a passing farmer, while siblings reflect on good deeds versus boldness. The piece shifts to praise for Iowa’s Perkins law providing free hospital care for children, noting its expansion to adults and linking health to happiness and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Duck
Mr. Pig
Creatur
Iowa
Five Gallon Creek in the Cedar Riles Iowa Debate Over Home Brew
Iowa editors mock Havner and state agents targeting home brewing as illegal. The Burlington Hawks Eye notes public outcry over cellar beer, likening it to Prohibition era antics. The piece recalls historic figures and constitutional rights while forecasting political friction as Cedar Rapids and other areas react to enforcement talk.
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Cedar
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Havner
Buck
Cedar Rapids
Bonnie
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Andeus
Ar Busch
Grommes
Ulrich
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd 1919 Puzzle Snippet
A fragment from a 1919 Loyd brain teaser collection presents short sentences each hiding a Maine town name. The text references travel, meals, a lake hotel, hunting season, and a star with triangles, ending with a copyright note and the line ANSWER TO NO. 112.
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Maine
Grandpa
Julia
Fergal
Glow
Sat Loyd
Burleson Praised As A Great Mixer In Local Buzz
Readers note Burleson earns praise as a social hub and good mixer in community chatter. The line suggests mixed opinions about fault versus finances, highlighting Burleson’s reputation in local circles.
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Sheppler
George Sheppler
Des Moines
Sher- Hi
Howe
Nava
Wilson
Nelson
John B. Huber
Barry
Philadelphia
MS Marvel
Congles Tourgatt
Jowes
Fwein
Bie
Oor
Promibition
Hs the Kutcher
Tim
LF Seg
Sandman
Mrs. PF. A. Walker
Burlington Hawks Eye
Jowa Undaz
Burleson
Sergica
Tara
Susan
Zu Zu
Eliis
Fee
National Biscuit Company
Sore Sr
Zu Zu Ginger Snap
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