Dollar Mark Refuses to Spare John Dodge for Workhouse
A column debates the Dodge speeding case and the demand that the millionaire face the same punishment as other violators. It criticizes legal loopholes and notes Judge Bartlett’s firm stance while urging equal accountability to curb luxury immunity and promote respect for law. It also touches on immigration skepticism voiced by Lillian Russell, urging strict future controls.
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Movie censors and campaign talk mix in odd editorial note
The article critiques municipal campaign rhetoric as “safe and clean” and praises Will Hays for guiding the film industry toward responsible content. It argues to value quality entertainment over sensationalism and cites Hays as aligning with American youth and mothers seeking proper standards. The piece notes a shift toward higher quality films and comments on a light Capitol Hill exchange between senators.
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Tobacco A Poison and Health Talks by Huber
Health Talks by John B. Huber discusses tobacco as a poison, warnings about middle and advanced life diseases caused by youth habits, and calls for medical insight. It includes reader letters, questions on bleeding gums, and note on responses via stamped self addressed envelopes.
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Friend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Andrew questions Imogene about a church sermon by Dr Stevens. Imogene complains he attacked women and modern flairs, cites bridge games and dances as wrong. She suspects he targeted her and contemplates quitting church while Andrew teases her with pointed questions about other women.
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Irish and British remarks stain Senate on St Patrick’s Day
In the chamber the August Senate, on St Patrick’s Day, John Sharp Williams and Senator Ashurst sparred with Irish and Welsh jibes. Dr Lockwood calls the exchange an example of idle high life in politics. The piece notes that expert tax explanations don’t ease paying the bills as Congress debates the bonus bill amid talks of candidates for Congress and national debt.
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Teal debut slated for May as spring arrives officially
Today the season felt chilly yet official with the arrival of Afterthoughts Dame Spring. Officials announce a Teal debut planned for May, marking a formal introduction amid seasonal early coolness.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Questions and Answers
A 1921 Burroughs Nature Club notes page offers Q and A on nature topics with snappy quips about milk, bird houses, and garden advice. The column lampoons famous figures and playwrights while delivering light commentary on wildlife, gardening, and modern life from a local paper.
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Houghton Mifflin CO
Ture Notes
Answers to Prefvnoous Questions on Silk Worms and Weather Rumors
A letter-like piece weighs in on native silk production mentioning domesticated silkworms and moths like cecropia and promethea as potential silk sources. It questions circulating stories, explains earthworm behavior under the ground, and clarifies how birds digest fish and bones.
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Taxes Rise From Public Demand Says Brindley at Waterloo
John E Brindley of Town State College told 150 farmers and townsmen that higher taxes in 1920 reflect expanded public services. He argued better schools, roads, bridges come from progress, urged budgeting and no blame on school boards, noting taxes fund schools and secondary roads and detailing motor license contributions and road funds.
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Abe Martin Safe Buds Stock Sale Prompts Watchful Eye
Abe Martin Safe Bud is selling stock in a company aiming to make quick silver termicvle tears. If mother ever fits a six hour day someone’s bound to go broke paying overtime.
Street Singer and Tax Talk Highlight Town Notices
A street singer pleads for bread and home as crowds drift by while a Billville man ends his life over supper costs. Town discussion weighs road funding, army spending, and education taxes, with Mr Brindley arguing schools deserve more tax support than war. Facts on Black Hawk county school tax levies follow.
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Penalty debates heat as roads and treaty mix in editorials
Fowa editors argue harsher penalties deter motor theives of yesteryear while Davenport Times notes spring mud slows road travel. Cedar Rapids Republican predicts ratification of the peace treaty with 64 votes for and 29 against, praising leaders Hughes Root Lodge Underwood and Borah for bipartisan progress.
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Brain Tests Asks Quick Answers In Wire Entanglement
A historical brief describes a Scientific Wire entanglement study in trench warfare. It notes the device confuses attackers while offering a concealed easy route for constructors. An exercise asks to find a path from left to right, cutting only 12 wires. A real estate man stands to receive 7100 dollars for a small park.
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