England and America discuss naval strategy amid Britain's fleet changes
The article analyzes British naval spending for the 1921 22 year and updates on Admiral Lord Lees stance on dreadnoughts. It notes Britain will retain capital ships while scrapping older vessels and shifts focus to the Atlantic and Pacific deployments alongside an emerging Anglo American understanding.
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Great Britain
Britain
United States
England
Lord Lee
Admiralty
Ennglich
Jutland
America
Pacific
Atlantic
Japan
Week of tragedy hits Chicago with two deaths
A four day span in Chicago saw two highly renowned men, both in the prime of life and at the peak of achievement, die suddenly. The report notes death’s indiscriminate impact on persons of brilliance and influence.
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Chicago
American diet shifts toward vegetarianism noted in 1920
A 1920 review argues Americans are gradually reducing meat intake, with per person beef consumption dropping from 178 pounds in 1910 to under 57 pounds in 1920 while pork and veal rise. Overall meat use remains lower than prior years, and experts suggest health benefits from less meat, amid broader political chatter and anti-prohibition sentiment.
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United States
Keep Am in Reserve as Spring Arrives
The piece suggests delaying the phrase am and keeping it unused for a few weeks more, urging readers to hold off on the contraction during the early spring period.
Health Talks By John R Huber Milkborne Diseases
Health Talks by John R Huber AM MD discuss milk borne diseases and contamination sources from diseased cows milker containers surroundings water and imperfect storage. He answers reader questions on appendicitis eczema Asphyxia and invites letters with stamped self addressed envelopes for replies.
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John R. Huber
Huber
Estelle’s engaged to Tom after cliffside romance
Imogene and Andrew recall Estelle’s courtship with Tom, revealing her past as a society belle. The tale recounts dancing lessons, sly courtship maneuvers, and a late insistence on marriage as Tom proposes before a tea-time family audience.
Afterthoughts spark public spirit and reform talk
A medley of 1900s editorial snips urges immediate civic acts, lampoons politicians, and notes local quirks. It praises neighborhood pride, condemns draft dodgers with public shaming, and mocks reformers while highlighting street warnings and architectural debates. Names include Hinky Dink, J.G. Coxey, and Palmer, with scattered references to London, Waterloo, and Chicago.
The Question ballad fragment by Frank J. Stanton
A short lyric fragment shows a speaker arguing about love and money with a partner. The refrain questions whether love can pay the rent, with the couple's dialogue alternating between hope and doubt.
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Frank J. Stanton
The Confession Before a Town Wedding
A dramatic confession unfolds as a woman, after an hour of standoff, admits love while a man simply holds her. Andrew notes the scene and reveals a forthcoming marriage set for tomorrow while townspeople debate the mistress and slaves metaphor.
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Andrew
Imogene
Nature Notes Questions for Answers in Tomorrow’s Column
A public column invites readers to send general interest questions to the Nature Notes Dept. Readers ask about bird mating, aquatic snake survival, and identifying mushy growths on dead trees. Answers promised in tomorrow’s Nature Notes.
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Nature Notes Dept
Artificial foundation in beekeeping for economy and honey
The text explains artificial foundation reduces labor and wax usage by guiding bees to build comb outward. It notes foundation is only a base and bees still must construct the actual cells, which humans cannot fully imitate. It mentions limitations and other practical notes like handling moles and car rides.
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Bao River
Mole Diet and Urban Turbulence In 19th Century Writing
A discussion notes the mole’s diet from earthworms to beetles and its lawn damage. It recounts an unknown man dodging an owl, then shifts to Cedar Rapids and Sioux City opinions on government education spending versus animal-focused policy, and ends with Chicago gunplay contrasting with Tombstone.
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Coriduantant
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
America
Department of Education
Washington
Chicago
Davenport
Far West
Tombstone
Ariz
Correct English Revisions for Selected Phrases
A guideline style text correcting phrases like playing tennis. It shows how to convert to correct forms such as playing tennis is an excellent exercise and going to Europe. It also corrects phrases about theatres finding a knife and stop worrying about troubles. It notes newspaper ads can be started or stopped quickly between days.
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Europe
Europa
Mystery at the Ledyard house ends in a murder
Detective Paul Harver arrives to probe the Hartshorne murder at Colonel Ledyard’s home. Beatrice Ledyard denies knowledge while maid Louise recalls a dramatic blue velvet gown and a frightful scene. A blanket warrant targets the household as Harver questions staff and suspects.
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Merition
Charis
Riverton ‘Bank
Honeire
Swarthmore
Imatlide
Harger
Swarthmere
Harvey
Rose Adare
Harvey Huesions Swarthmore
Paul
Ledyard
Hickson
Jim
Miss Ledyard
Miss Ledd
Yard
Beatrice Ledyard
Louise
Paui
Mrs. Ledyard
Misa’ Ledyard
Rebus Puzzle Notes Oscar and Isaac Figures
Fragmentary text describes a beam test and a rebus puzzle portraying Oscar and Isaac. Inheritance and stone imagery appear with measurements such as twenty two inches and a one half bulb reference. The passage hints at answering No 644 and includes nonsensical phrasing and garbled OCR.
Diamond Dye Advertises For Women's Wear
Waterloo women can refresh coats skirts dresses and stockings with Diamond Dyes. Easy directions promise perfect results for wool silk linen cotton or blends. Druggist displays color cards showing fabrics diamond dyed in rich fadeless shades.
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Waterloo
Driggist
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