Taft and league of nations debate clarified
The Waterloo Evening Courier discusses Tafts changes to the league covenant authorizing two year notice to withdraw, limiting colonial representation, making immigration an internal matter, and preserving the Monroe Doctrine, arguing these reservations could ease opposition and stabilize the pact. It also reports on steel pricing discrimination harming western buyers and calls for a Chicago base to cut costs for farmers and manufacturers.
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Taft
Imbrogny
Senator Borah
League of Nations
Wilson
Paris
Mr. Taft
Heaven
Washington
New York
League
United States
Congress
Waterloo
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Gary
Gary Mills
A&é
Cfty
Converna
Federal Trade Commission
Chicsto
Glyjms
Michigan
Lake Reighters
Iowa
Pulling Power of Horses and Men Compared in Tests
Tests measured pulling power of two horses, one elephant, and groups of men. Two horses at 1600 pounds each pulled 3750 pounds, 550 pounds over their combined weight. One elephant at 12,000 pounds pulled 750 pounds, 3 950 pounds under its weight. Fifty men pulling 750 pounds equaled the elephant’s effort, while heavier groups exceeded their combined body weight. One hundred men pulled 12,060 pounds in tests.
Pleurisy and related health Q and A column
The column explains dry and serofibrinous pleurisy with effusion, listing fever patterns, chest pain, rapid pulse, and possible lung compression. It notes potential outcomes like empyema and pleural thickening, and mentions hysteria as a diagnosis for certain fatigue and pain patterns. Advice includes safe cold plunge practices and general health guidance from Dr. John B. Huber.
Little Life Confidences in a Married Couple
Andrew and Imogene Fulkerson argue over a quarrel that spirals into a joke about Latin verbs and a misunderstanding on a phone call. He tries to smooth things with a kiss and excuses, she rejects the ruse and ends the marriage discussion. He retrieves a pocketbook as payment for the summer outfit.
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Andrew
Imogene
Rok Fulkerson
Eva
Billy Sands
Evas
Evamus
Evatus
Evant
Billy
Er- Sheepshead
Joss
Smith
Jones
Ihogene
Rome
Prrerateetieel Century Press
Why Moles Are Blind A Finnish Tale
The Sandman Story by Mrs. F. A. Walker recounts a Finland village tale of two brothers, Heava and Ivan, sharing a field. Heava schemes to claim the crop by appealing to fairies, but Ivan's honest toil yields the true harvest, exposing deceit as the crowd regards the fairy verdict.
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Finland
Heava
Ivan
Teava
Hoava
Fairy Reveals Wicked Plot, Banishes Boy to Burrow
The narrator recalls witnessing the fairy uncovering a wicked man who hid his son to cheat Ivan. The fairy vows punishment, declaring the boy shall hide in the earth, become blind, and burrow forever. This explains moles being said to burrow and be blind.
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Ivan
Dag
Prosperity and farm profits in Iowa crops boom
The article notes early wheat yields around 30 bushels per acre with sale prices near 2 dollars per bushel, predicting strong corn prospects and high hogs. It warns that abundant money brings risk, urges prudent savings, and contrasts farmer prosperity with the looming possibility of a market downturn.
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Marshalltown Times Republican
Iowa
Marshall County
Bavaria seeks former king Ludwig property in Bavaria
Berne reports Bavarian government negotiates with ex king Ludwig who has lived at Salis castle in Switzerland for months to settle the landed property in Bavaria. He may be allowed to keep one castle as a retreat amid talk of his insanity signs. The former royal family income once averaged about 1.25 million annually. Boston Transcript notes a social quip about husbands leaving business and golf on the links.
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Berne
Ludwig
Salis
Zizers
Switzerland
Bavaria
Geneva
Wollman Review on Prices and Efficiency in 1791 Level
The Wollman Review notes prices nearly back to the 1791 high with an upward tendency. June saw more advances than declines as some groups held steady. Bradstreet's Inflex index stood 1.4 percent below the year ago peak, with War Trade Board economists commenting on the cost of living.
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United States
England
France
War Trade Board
Strange Toe
Washington Bureau
Europe
Beef Trust
Wollman
Bradstreet
Views of the People Why Harrison Died
A letter excerpt reprints an editorial from the Courier about Cleveland Harrison of Alabama, 32, a Holy Roller member who allowed a rattlesnake to bite him five times, dying two days later. It condemns the act as tempting God and cites biblical examples to argue against such faith trials.
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Harrison
Reinbeck
Courier
A&a
Cleveland Harrison
Alabama
Holy Rollers
Satan
Christ
Temple
Jesus
Shadrach
Meshath
Abednego
Nebuchadnezzar
Daniel
Paul
Stephen
Isaac
Abraham
GEORGE W_. SALISBURY
Abe Martin observes a dry town outsized punctuality
Abe Martin notes in his rural column that a returning man tends to reappear on time, while Bud displays eight dollars allegedly saved from last week’s wages, framing small town quirks with wry humor.
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Bud
Uday
National Newspaper Service
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John. C. Gartman
A.W. Peterson
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Ontaida
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Sermber Audit Bureau of Circulations
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Alteather
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Ride
David New York
Philad
Story, Brooks
West
Middle West
Pittahurga
Andy
Vimy Ridge
Balleau Wood
St. Mihiel Salient
Rainbow
Germany
Ford-Tribune
Mr. Clemens
Supreme Court
Vi. S. A
Hindenburg Line
Edward Pickett Kimball
FIR Astet
Hyateria
John B. Huber
Hin
Hiva
Sandman
Mrs. F. A. Walker
Cyapre
Hennegerry
Ber
Sioux City Journal
Cedar Rapids
Farm-Bureau
Tam
Osten
Madame
Monsieur
Merci
Boston Transcript
Idaho
Remount Service
Out Ai Vouvray
Tours
Allez
Voile
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Sam Loyd
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