Long-Range Peace Conference Hopes in Washington
A 1922 Waterloo Iowa column discusses the Washington conference aimed at ending wars, urging honest, selfless leadership from delegates. It notes societal desire for peace, warns against selfish motives, and contrasts Charles of Austria Hungary’s exile with global efforts toward disarmament.
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THE
Evening Courier and Reporter
Waterloo
Iowa
Europe
South Africa
South American
Charles
Funchal
Jon
Alan
Napoleon
St. Helena
Madeira
South Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Cape Town
Portugal
Formanty
New World
United States
Mars
Washington
Earth
The Guarded Heights
A dramatic portrait of George Merton son of a bankrupt livery owner who clashes with Old Planter the neighboring estate owner. After a tense succession of social and romantic entanglements including Sylvia the daughter the plot drives him toward college and football under tutor Squibs Baty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Merton
Sylvia
Lambert
George
Planter
Squibs* Baty
Bailey
Armistice Day Reflections and Patchwork News Briefs
A column reflects on Armistice Day and patriotism, mentions Ford’s cut in passenger rates and rail profits, notes the evergreen clash of holidays with modern noise, and clips items from everyday life including a Globe to New York trek, Mount Everest progress, and a Kentucky election with ten deaths.
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Henry Ford
Ali Ae
De _troit
Trouton Railroad
Vanecan
Ford
Kentucky
Burroughs Nature Club Notes From 1921 Q&A
Readers ask about oriole nest navigation and fledgling flight over water, snake tactile traits, and fisher range. The column provides brief answers: sense of smell in birds, hartshorn ammonia origin, and whether sharks bite from below or above depending on prey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhart
Ballroom Dance and a Princeton Secret Romance
George Morton, a Pratt football standout, attends Betty Alston’s party with distraction and desire. He tries to force a memory from Sylvia, hoping she remembers he came from Princeton with Dick Goodhue. The dance reveals deeper tensions as Morton contemplates truth, memory, and the path to Bet ty’s affection.
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Sylvia
George
Dalrymple
Lambert
Betty
Bale
Betty Alston
Goodhue
Alston Place
Cal
Khan
Ema
Princeton
Tifth and
Madison Avenues
Wandel
Fifth Avennue
George Sondenad
Wandelier
Jthem
Dick Goodhue
George Morton
Sheemia
From the Blooms of May by Frank L Stenton
A dramatic excerpt follows a troubled narrator who recalls a past love amid moral peril. A coercive confrontation unfolds as the speaker hints at controlling power, while Betty seeks escape and the scene ends with a threat of disclosure. The piece ends with a cliffhanger: TO BE CONTINUED.
Scarlet fever incubation and symptoms explained by Dr Huber
Dr Huber outlines scarlet fever progression from two to four days incubation to invasion, tongue changes, rash spread, peeling, and possible complications. Transmission through direct contact and droplets is noted, with isolation and nine weeks quarantine advised until fully clear. Also includes Q&A on acne and home treatment guidance.
Fragmented cry prompts unclear reader reaction
A garbled OCR snippet shows distorted slang and capitalization discussing a man’s thoughts after an event. It mentions prices like sixty six cents and phrases about servitude, likely a column fragment or ad caption. The readable parts imply casual street talk without a clear news event.
Why Imogene Sees The Salad Dressing Joke
Imogene confronts Andrew about his grim joke and a cryptic confession. He explains his mind’s bent wheel makes him act foolishly, while she seeks sincerity and understanding. The couple quibbles over seriousness and a lighthearted life view amid painful self awareness.
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Dalrympie
George
Imogene
Andrew
Billy Sands
Lang
Message Echoes Patriotism and Warnings
Message urges balanced armament talk and restraint while calling for singing Old Glory and displaying colors tomorrow, signaling a mood of cautious national pride amid concern over overreach and disappointing outcomes.
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Webster
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin CO
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