Suffrage Drives Illinois Women Reform Efforts Across Towns
Representatives from over 10 000 women gathered in Monmouth to discuss what equal suffrage means locally. Cities from Keithsburg to Peoria and Galesburg reported gains, including water systems, cleaner governance, and women-led campaigns. In Bushnell and Macomb, women organized commissions, funded projects, and promoted reform. in Galesburg and Moline, women achieved primaries and school board presence. other towns saw men replaced by women supporters in elections.
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The South Moves Toward Woman Suffrage in 1920s
Southern legislatures in West Virginia Tennessee Arkansas Florida Oklahoma and Texas voted on woman suffrage amendments. Total results show 409 in favor and 243 against across these states with Delaware North Carolina remaining to vote next. Georgia and Alabama expected to consider enfranchising women soon.
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Judge questions applicant as he seeks citizenship
In Buffalo a man being examined for citizenship gave "Rags" as his nationality when asked, prompting the judge to press for a correct answer. The exchange underscores the humorous confusion during the naturalization process and reflects on language barriers in immigration inquiries.
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Woman's Share to Pay Taxes in New York City
Women in Michigan and New York are cited paying a large portion of federal and local taxes. The piece highlights that in New York City women contribute to education, protection, judicial costs, and charities via taxes, while noting they cannot vote on city matters yet share the burden of debt and election costs. It emphasizes the role of mothers in the East Side amid crime concerns and asks, What about the Boston Tea Party?
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Boston
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New York
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Costly Chicago elections spark suffrage debate
A New York World editorial argues expansion of woman suffrage increases election costs in Chicago and questions restricting voting rights to save money. It suggests disfranchising many or appointing a single sovereign leader as a cynical economy measure, challenging American democratic ideals.
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Squank and the Goblinette Rescue in Dream Tale
In a fairy tale scene Squank the goblin rescues Queen Bee from a beetle at a tulip, earning her thanks. He then hurries home with a honeyed buttercup breakfast while a looming ogre adds danger and a call to seek the goblinette on distant battlements.
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Gallant Tjitle
Legislators weigh changes on women voting rights and testimony
A roundup of early 20th century signals shows Tennessee approving wives testifying for defendants, Illinois debating a red light injunction, and Georgia elects Nat Harris who backs woman suffrage. Clergy and judges across Philadelphia Baptists and New York Italians bolster votes for women, with Pope caution in church councils and lay delegate rights debated in the Pittsburgh diocese.
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Ogre Threatens Tiny Wanderling in Bizarre Fairy Tale Scene
A whimsical tale unfolds with Wandering Wanderling pleading for rescue from an ogre who plans to make sauce of her at 10:37 AM. Fairy Queen Bee intervenes as Squawk the raven plots a plan, while a busy ladybug serves breakfast at the ogre’s castle and a strange herd of cattle appears.
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Queen Bee Delivers Beasts to Krakawax in Bee Siege
In a fantasy sequence from 1915, Squank and Queen Bee confront the ogre Krakawax. Bee forces unleash thousands of bees to subdue the monster who boasts of gluttony as Wanderline and companions flee to safety. Krakawax is defeated but sick, having endured 37 000 beastings.
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Flowers Needed for Decoration in Waterloo
Weather delays in Waterloo cause a carnation shortage for Decoration Day on Monday. Florists struggle as greenhouses fail under gray skies, prompting the Ladies auxiliary of Waterloo camp No. 33 to appeal for flowers. They will meet Sunday at 4 pm in the G A R hall to prepare bouquets and urge the public to donate blooms to decorate veterans graves.
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Varm land prices reach record mark in Tama area
Farm lands in Tama county soar with several sales at high prices. Sev eral 200 acre and 214 acre parcels near Voorhies Clutter and Collins sold for 275, 230, and 340 dollars per acre respectively. Buyers include Simm onsen Foley and Cherveay with plans to subdivide and market acreage.
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Henry Meyn
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Tama
J. H. Marken
R. B. Glass
Cedar Rapids
Lincoln Highway
Tama County
Davenport Girl Vanishes as Police Seek Missing Child
Eleven year old Myrtle Schroeder of Davenport disappeared after leaving Harrison School at 4 10 pm. Police and local children aid groups conduct nationwide search as mother and stepfather beg for safe return. Description: medium height, red dress with white sleeves, no hat. Authorities note no foul play yet and urge full-city search if not found by dismissal.
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Angry Cows Trample on Prostrate Woman in Greenfield
May 29 Greenfield a young cow was reportedly raped by Mrs Hiram Johnson in an effort to milk it. Fleeing a dog the cow dragged Mrs Johnson over the yard rope and feet, then pitched back and forth injuring her shoulder and breaking two ribs. Mr Johnson freed her with a dog’s aid. she is expected to recover in weeks absent internal injuries.
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Former Nashua Man Schultz Murdered in Montana
Nashua May 29 word reached here that John Schultz a former Nashua resident was murdered at Troy Montana where he owned a farm. Schultz aged about 45 unmarried died after a quarrel over land with a local man who shot him four times claim self defense saying Schultz attacked with an ax. The shooter surrendered to authorities. Schultz was the son of Mr and Mrs John Schultz of Nashua and survived by two brothers and three sisters. Real estate transfers listed followed in local notices.
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Q Engine Makes Sensational Run Across Iowa
The Q engine plan lengthens runs on fast trains as two test engines operated from Burlington to Lincoln, 345 miles, with one engine. The trial cut coal stops to Chariton and beat a two-engine train by seventeen minutes. Officials praise the result as radical yet promising, with broader tests planned across the system to save engines and maintenance.
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Body found in Shell Rock river near Greene
The body of a young man was recovered from the Shell Rock river two blocks above the bridge at Greene. Police have not yet identified the deceased and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
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Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promoted for colds
Medical authorities note colds are infectious and celtic children may be barred from schools. Spring weather brings more colds and croup, with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound advertised as the quickest safe treatment sold by druggists. Also mentions Judge and Mrs Platt sailing from Honolulu to San Francisco, with planned June return after a May departure.
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Congressional party visits Pacific islands on grand tour
In a May letter Judge Platt reports a delightful trip starting at the Panama-Pacific exposition then visiting Yosemite valley Los Angeles San Diego Salt Lake City and Yellowstone park. Uncle Joe Cannon and Illinois congressman figure prominently in pages of the Pacific Advertiser celebrating the congressional party and their islands tour.
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