The Little Brown Men and Filipino Independence
Two essays discuss the Philippines and U S policy. The first argues independence is possible but warns against hastening, noting high literacy and farm ownership among Filipinos and risks from other powers. The second exposes the deceptive practice of ghost speech in Congress records and warns readers about misattributed or fabricated public hearings.
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Little Brown
Congress
Twele Sam
Acr Obs
Pacific
America
Kalaw
Philippines
University of Santo Tomas
Harvard
Mr. Kalaw
Borneo
Darwin
Java
India
Orient
Islands
Uncle Sam
Value in Milk Soups
A guide to making nourishing soups using milk and leftovers from vegetables and other foods. Use 1/2 to 1 level tablespoon flour per cup of liquid and 1 level tablespoon fat. Flavor with onions, corn, fish, and vegetables to help children take their daily quart of milk.
Tumor awareness and cancer risk guidance by Dr Huber
Doctor emphasizes early examination for any swelling and cancer types, urges women over 40 and men over 40 with risk factors to yearly checkups, notes deep seated cancers are hard to detect and compares cancer impact to tuberculosis. Includes reader letters about eye and ear conditions and advice to seek professional care.
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Lazarus
Fritz
Little Life Confidences in the Experience of a Couple
Andrew and Imogene exchange jibes on aging and marriage. He jokes about her changing figure as years pass, while she mocks his faults and social life, in a satirical portrayal of lasting love and time’s toll. Corrupt text ends with a publisher note.
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Andrew
Imogene
Roe Fulkerson
Vempus
New York
Coney Island
Mazie
Corpright
Oest Century Press
Puss and the Kettle Sing Showdown in Kitchen Tale
In a cozy kitchen Puss boasts of a singing voice until Fido and a clock hint at rivals. The teapot on the stove unexpectedly joins, revealing a louder, hotter tempo that upsets Puss and escalates into a humorous duet. The kettle challenges Puss with sharp, comic taunts and a surprising splash of steam.
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Puss
Fido
Mr. Fido
Pusa
Miss Kettle
Puss Defies the Kettle and Sings in the Kitchen
A comic scene shows Puss the cat singing near a stove and provoking a dog named Fido. Despite warnings, Puss plans to sing again, while household tensions ease as plans for road surfacing in the region gain approval and momentum.
Road Election Vote in Black Hawk County
Des Moines Tribune notes Black Hawk county voters approved funding for a primary road system with bonds of about 0.000. Waterloo and Cedar Falls backed the measure while rural districts split. deep mud hindered farmers from reaching polls, signaling broad support for improved roads.
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Black Hawk Co
Black Hawk
Des Moines Tribune
Black Hawk County
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Consistency and independence in early 20th century debate
The column contrasts Senator Borah’s stance on women’s suffrage with his call for Irish leaders to be heard at the Paris peace conference. It notes possible parity if the Lords press for Philippine independence, reflecting on international courtesy and consistency in political positions. It also mentions a cheap concrete car proposal and a Taft nomination discussion with skeptical tone.
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John Smith
So-And-So
Ton
House of Representatives
Davenport Times
Borah
Women of America
Senate
Paris
Ireland
House of Lords
Philippines
Council Bluffs
Movin van driver laughs at eight circus horses
A fragmented note from a local paper recalls humorous events as a van driver spots eight circus horses pulling a 30 pound kangaroo. It also mentions the Holley Debating club resolving a tax issue on pajamas over five dollars.
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National Newspaper Service
Curtail Puzzles and Hidden Word Remains No 87
Brain tests challenge readers to curtail a word leaving a new meaning. Curtail an American coin par take of food noble man and organ nourish price paid for services sum of money merriment roll up natural covering. Diagram shows tinsmith cutting material into three pieces forming a square.
Terms of Peace Lays Ground for Future Trouble
The Paris conference settlements provoke Balkan and Italian tensions. It argues that compromises on Fiume Dalmatia Albania and Asia Minor widen rivalries among Italians Jugo Slavs Greeks and Turks and will spark future conflicts as Europe readies for renewed Balkan discord and racial animosities.
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Russia
Europe
Balkan
Saar Yal- Jeu
Danzig
Tescher
Fiume
League of Nations
Balkans
Italy
Zara
Sebenico
Jugo-Slavia
Dalmatia
Albania
Asia Minor
Great Britain
France
Africa
Abyssinia
Wilson
Tiume
Asia
Minor
Shantung
Saar
Cat Killing Plot Goes Astray In Maine Drugstore
A Biddleford drug clerk and a distressed couple asked for chloroform to kill their cat. They left with anaesthetic but bought a wash boiler to perform the act. The slips of misused liquid led to the cat being alive and mother to four kittens.
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Biddleford
Puss
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