Political talk and home front tips from a 1920s paper
A column debates Democratic candidates with emphasis on Senator Underwood as a potential rival to Harding. It compares leadership styles and notes parallels to William Jennings Bryan era politics, while shifting to practical advice on fly control and household sanitation to ward off pests and disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood
Warren G. Harding
Weary Ford
Ford
Ttm
Oscar VW. Underwood
Harding
Mr. Underwood
William B. Milson
House of
Senate
Tyné
Ar. Herding
Washington
The Deadly Fly and Public Health Warning
A historical note emphasizes the deadly threat of the common housefly to public health. It discusses the fly as a carrier of disease germs and outlines a swatting campaign to reduce its role as a feeding place for decay and potential health hazards.
Iowa hall of fame panel lists twelve historic Towans
The Courier discusses Gary Kendall proposed hall of fate in Iowa naming twelve figures from Charles Mason to Jonathan Dolliver as immortal Towans. It lauds their public service and hints future additions including notable Towan editors and worthy women, expanding beyond the original dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Kendall
Hall of Fate
Towa
Charles Mason
Supreme Court
Samuel F. Miller
United States Supreme Court
Semuel J. Kirkwood
Interior
James W. Grimes
United States
James Harlan
Secretary
Grenville M. Dodge
Geal
Cong
Will Liat Rrahee
State Board of Parole
James
Tamadim’) Wilson
Iown
House of Representatives
Secretary of Agricultura
William B. Allison
Congress
Davidb. Henderson
House of Ten
Henry Wallace
Mii!ar
Edsion
Philanthrae
Jorathan
Dolliver
Courier
Masot
Bolliver
Lowa
Iowa
Sisterhood of States
Reakek Gate City
Laws
Iowa Hall of Fame
Surh
Parking Problem Lions City Journal
Iowa editors discuss a persistent parking issue in the city journal noting public gripe and municipal response. The piece highlights street congestion and calls for measures to ease curbside loading and visitor access.
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Lions
City Journal
Contin
Ptosis Without Slump And Digestive Misreads
Personal Health Service by Dr. William Brady discusses ptosis of the stomach as a cause of indigestion and weight loss. It notes symptoms, the role of posture, and cautions about treatment approaches while answering reader questions on fasting, goitre, and healthier remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brady
Wae
National No Service
Fang
Salaghi
Gazetta Degli Ospedall
Mies
C. B.D
Dr. Brady
Spring Discontent From An Aging Lover’s View
In a humorous exchange Andrew laments spring for the young and the nimble, while Imogene objects to its pull on his aging body. He imagines ducking from a creekside swim and recalls past springtime joys, then faces renewed pressure from Imogene about fishing trips and social entanglements. The piece blends nostalgia with a witty defense of aging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Imogene
Imoene
Matt
Dumbego
Hizh Island
John Shoemaker
Billy
Benedict
Parking Curbs in Sioux City Pushes Citywide Reform
Sioux City plans stricter parking rules to ease business district congestion. The move targets all day parking in the core area, urging water-car owners to park outside congested zones to keep streets clear for shoppers and traffic. The council backs compulsory measures in the interest of business access and flow. Pays tax on dead dog sparks local humor as editor defends a playful tribute to a deceased canine.
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Hartmen Co
Park Ave
Etephote
John G Herman
Vale A. W. Peterson
Treas
Gev
Watertos
Iowa
Nember
Associated Press
Associates Presa
Tse
Aee
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Dougherty
Washington, D.C
York
Eliladelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Siers
Brooks & Vintey
Fep
Sioux City
Cty Io
Trafic
Dev
Butler County
Nibbs
Ufe
The Sandman Story by Mrs F A Peal Err
Mr Fox and Mr Rabbit collide in a cautious sunny day hunt for garden greens. Rabbit wanders near the barn while Fox lies hidden watching for poultry. A surprise encounter unfolds as both animals seek a meal after winter hunger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandman
Mrs. F. A Pe
MR. Fox
MR. Rabbit
Man
Regeneration of Malcolm Starmount and woodland mischief
A tale fragment pairs Malcolm Starmount's effort to reform with a comedic animal episode where Mr. Fox and Mr. Rabbit outwit a porcupine and each other. The narrative then shifts to Starmount facing a dramatic social crisis as Zenat and Nalda Courteney threaten his future. The piece blends humor, romance, and a melodramatic plot set around a country home.
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Mr. Fox
Mr. Rabbit
Sean
Iim
Mr. Porcupine
Malcolm Starmount
Mars Devlin
Nalda Courteney
Dick Tennant
Waas
Starmount
Ramon
Mary
Pinen Graves
Ramon Graves
Marc
Zenat
Mary Devlin
Tame
Malcolm 1
Starmount Most
Nature
Lary
Mal
Miss Devlin
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Seeks Questions
Nature Notes column invites readers to send questions on nature subjects to the Nature Notes Dept. of the paper for answers. ©1923 Houghton Mifflin Co. requests for questions of general interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin’ CO
Nature Notes
Abe Martin: Engagement Sparks Rural Gossip
Abe Martin notes chatter about Em Pash's niece whose first husband was a riveter now engaged to a road material man. The speaker jokes about whether to build a house or spend money on remodeling as townsfolk discuss marriages and fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Em Pash
Ike Soles
Transplanting seedling tips to reduce drooping
Readers share a method to transplant seedlings with minimal disturbance. Lift clumps intact by loosening soil without stressing roots, then separate individuals gently after relocating them to a prepared bed.
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