Mexico unrest may pull US into Mexican affairs
The article discusses U S Mexican policy as President elect Harding faces the Mexican question. It notes congressional and presidential positions toward Obregon and Torres, possible US recognition conditions, and the risk of US influence if Mexico’s government cannot stabilize. It mentions Secretary of State Cole and potential U S actions after March 4.
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Harding
Rio Grande
Fall
Hobby
Torres
Obregon
Albi
Mexico
Wilson
State Coley
South America
Foreign Office
Gaston
Cole
United States
Uncle Sam
Cuba
U.S. A
Supreme Opportunity and Mysterious Mexico
A historical wartime and postwar column discusses Wilson’s Make the world safe for democracy, critiques the failing Wilson era, and warns of looming economic and political manipulation by profiteers. It shifts to Mysterious Mexico, noting public ignorance and hidden motives behind recent events and uncertainties about the Aztec land’s future.
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Mexico
Hats off and on in court pleasantry puzzled readers
A puzzling column debates gender roles in courtroom etiquette after Justice Aring orders hats removed and fines two women for contempt. The piece muses on whether a female judge would act similarly and invites reader opinions while venting about world affairs and political commentary.
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Justice Aring
Chicago
Justice of the
The Rise and Fall of the Independent and Middlesex Life
In 1836 84 year old William Knowles and partner William Hole pursued a bold plan by forming the Independent and West Middlesex Life and Fire Assurance company in London. The venture sold quick policies with no medicals or birth certificates, courting rapid growth across the UK. A 1839 reformer expose branded it a false scheme, yet the pair pressed on until the office vanished one morning leaving thousands penniless as premiums reached 1.8 million.
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W. H. Hartman CO
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Cymal
Iowa
Waterlow
Lowa
Associat
Associated Press
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Doughedy
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Philadelphia
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Europe
Kaiser Bill
WiLson
Harding
League of Ther
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Ufe
London
William Hole
Independent
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Bank of England
Portman Square
Hole
Tom
West Middlesex
Knowles
British Isles
Cumberland Place
Middlesex
Gow
Dublin
Glay
Gres
Britain
Scotch Reformer’s
Independent and West Middlesex Life and Fire Assurance Company
Peter MacKenzie
Her
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McClura Newspaper Syndicate
Service at cost plan eyed for Davenport street cars
Davenport city council committee considers operating the street railway at cost as a municipal ownership approach. The plan promises public control over finances, fair returns to the company, adjustable fares, and economies while keeping fares low. It aims to provide reliable service without financial manipulation, matching features of similar ordinances elsewhere and aligning with Iowa law.
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Davenport
Rlen
Iowa
Change in Farming Methods and Political Wit
The Estherville Vindicator argues farmers cannot sustain the old way amid high costs, urging reduced grain and increased cattle feeding. Other editorials touch on coalitions in politics, urging support for a soldiers bonus, and predicting President Wilson’s message will be brief. The Spencer News-Herald notes Harding’s pledge of normalcy and the ongoing belief that borrowing may resume.
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Estherville
Des Moines Register
Wilson
Congress
Health Talks By John R Huber Discusses Fumigation and Tumor Advice
Dr Huber explains that skin peeling from scarlet fever and measles is not the main transmission stage and that bright sunshine and pure air are key disinfectants. He notes fumigation often unnecessary and urges ventilation, cleaning, and sunlight after illness. The column invites readers to mail questions about tumors and surgery for future answers.
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Mary
How the Turtle Got Its Shell
The tale recounts goblins giving turtles hard shells after helping them at a festival. Goblins and goblin pranks occur before fairies arrive, on ground claimed by the fairies, leading to a conflict over magical territory and the turtle’s new home.
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Godlin
Tor
Fairy Queen Rescues Goblins Then Shelters Them in Shells
A fairy tale recounts the Fairy Queen riding moonbeams to confront goblins torturing fairies. The goblins escape on turtles after the queen’s arrival, promising gratitude in return. The turtles grant homes in their shells, creating a lasting hard shell heritage for turtles and kin.
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Moon Man
Answers from Nature Notes on birds animals and wasps
In Nature Notes questions answered by John Burroughs readers learn birds mourn briefly after losing mates during wet breeding seasons. Dogs show the strongest human traits due to long association with humans. Stingless wasps exist. the boy notes white faced males correspond to drones in a hive.
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
A puzzle in Loyd’s brain teaser column asks how far a giraffe would beat a hippopotamus in a handicap race given the rhinoceros beats the hippo over five miles. determine the distance in the same race.
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Sam Loyd
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Promote Clear Skin Promise
An old advertisement touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle substitute for calomel. It claims a pimply face clears after a few nights, with benefits to blood, bowels, and liver, and touts olive colored tablets marketed in 15¢ and 30¢ sizes, urging readers to try for a week.
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Dr. Edwards
Edwards
A. Conan Doyle
A Love Note by Frank L Stanton
A fragmentary lyric by Frank L Stanton imagines longing and release in love. The verse speaks of days sweet as music and light nights, with imagery of prison walls turning peaceful. It includes a quip about authors reading their own works and a line about the Bible and a humorous twist on fate and damnation.
Pape's Cold Compound Promises Quick Relief
The ad claims the first dose eases a cold and that taking doses every two hours until three doses are complete breaks up severe colds. It promises relief from stuffed nose, head pressure, runny nose, headache, feverishness, sneezing, sore throat, stiffness, and drowsiness. The product is inexpensive, tastes nice, contains no quinine, and requires no medical help.
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Pape
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets Claim Quick Digestion Relief
Mi-O-Na Stomach Tablets promise instant relief from indigestion and upset stomachs. The ad claims they stop poisonous gases and excess fermentation, strengthen the stomach for easier digestion, and are guaranteed to end indigestion or money back, with Wangler Bros Co. and druggists selling the product.
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Wangler Bros Co
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