Tariff, peanuts, and Europe finance in local view
A long editorial discusses the tariff as a local issue affecting the souths peanut and sugar growers, sugar lumber and wool interests, and the need to protect domestic industries from imports. It links protection to political and regional interests and notes a shift in US finances toward creditor status as Europe owes billions.
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Louisiana
Cuba
Senate
South
Japan
China
India
Orient
West
Ohio
New England
Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Health Talk on Hysteria and Arthritis Misconceptions
Dr John B Huber discusses hysteria as a nervous disease mainly in women and its social causes noting imitation hysteria and mass suggestion in schools prisons and barracks. He answers reader questions on arthritis kidney calcium oxalate heart risks and wintergreen oil with cautious medical guidance.
Little Life Confidences in a Couple Philosophie
Andrew and Imogene quarrel over a lost diamond from a dinner ring. He learns of her frugal efforts saving about $47 by cleaning and repairing items at home. He apologizes and promises to replace the stone, praising her perseverance and shaming his own temper.
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Andrew
Imogene
Roe Fulkerson
Puddin
Burr
Harry i
Echo
Sarah
Honey Girl
The Gnome's Mound in a French Forest
In a war torn French forest a poor peasant Jacques and his wife find a mound and help gnomes relocate their underground treasure. The gnomes reward Jacques with a chest of gold coins, enabling a happy future for them all.
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Jacques
Jacquas
Thor
We Change How We View Des Moines Carriages and Cars
An Iowa editorial notes Des Moines once had fewer than 50 private carriages and drivers and $1,000 to $1,800 investments for a team and equipage. It compares old carriage luxury with today’s autos, reflecting on rapid but quiet societal change and Iowa’s wealth and comforts. The piece urges progress in the coming decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Nnions
Federal Reserve
Des Moines Tribune
Des Moines
Iowa
Clarke weighs Senate bid amid league of nations stance
Ex governor George W Clarke eyes a U S senate run to succeed Senator Cumming. His tentative bid centers on backing the league of nations while pressuring Cumming to vote for its covenant. The Journal doubts Cumming will be swayed by Clarke’s tactics as it notes political maneuvering across the nation.
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Cummins
Knoxville Journal
George W. Clarke
United States Senate
Cumming
Clarke
League of Nations
Woman Seeks $1000 Over Midnight Kiss Incident
Mrs. Alice Newman sues Burdell Evans in Hartsville court alleging he kissed her, hugged her and squeezed her on a lonely road on December 14 at midnight and demands $1000 in damages.
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Hornell
Hartsville
Alice Newman
Burdell Evans
Brain Tests By San Lord
A fragmentary set of sentences names cities and towns in the United States within a larger spoof text. It includes lines about a bold rider, a postman warning, a porter dropping trunks, a bear den near a sheep fold, and a quoted answer to a puzzle, attributed to Sam Layd in 1819.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
United States
Walter
Sam Layd
Uncle Harry Discusses Phases of the Peace Treaty
Uncle Harry outlines changes to the peace treaty after German protests. He notes Germany’s admission to the league of nations after first instalment and the Rhine occupation tied to Germany’s payments. The group anticipates more talks on Poland and Jewish massacres, with fears of new revolutions in central Europe.
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Harry
Uncle Harry
Jimmy
Joe
Helen
Versailles
Paris
Germany
League of Nations
League
Rhine
Senate
Wilson
Congress
Saia Joa
Europe
Russia
Adriatic
Austria
Poland
Coming Events Cast Their Shadows
An old advertisement promotes Mother’s Friend by The Bradfield Regulator Company urging pregnant women to prepare for childbirth. It extols eased labor, less pain, and quicker hours, claiming the product keeps nerves and muscles relaxed and ready for delivery.
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Aiscomfort
Agantas
Bradfield Regulator Company
Ept. M
Lawar
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Felon G Hartman
I W. Peterson
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Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washington, D
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Wunsey Bide
Dougherty
Hew Tork
Phiadephia
Chicargi
Story
Brooks & Finley
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Balanca
Pacific
Atlantic
Azores
Hawaii
Milneis
General Assembly
Maude Muller
Lone Fife
John B. Huber
Sandman
F. A. Walker
France
Dus
Fina
Marshalltown Times-Republican
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Ford
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San Lord
Alee
Crisia
Waterloo Gas Engine Company
George M. Painter
Chicago District Salvage Board
East Superior Street
Chicago
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