Omaha Nostalgia and Debate on Civic Moral Reform
A sprawling letter page cites national issues and local concerns. It critiques southern attitudes toward African Americans, urges internal housecleaning, and questions foreign policy optimism. It also touches on aviation progress, the imperial covenant debate, and local church reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America
Tate
Land
National Capital
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston
South
Omaha
America
Mason and Dixon’s
Washington
East St. Louis
Mississippi
Texas
Health Talks on Edwaard Morris Book and Rural Living
A reader reviews Ten Acres Enough by Edwaard Morris, praising its tribute to Mother Earth and the value of country living for self sufficiency. The column also answers health questions on gangreneHereditary risk and bow legs, advising medical consultation and noting the column’s health and sanitation focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwaard Morris
Hilda Morris
Mother Earth
Andlord
Ilex
John B. Huber
Little Life Confidences in the Experience of a Couple
Andrew and Imogene discuss Ethel Ray as a paragon of modern matrimony. Andrew ribbings about traditions contrast with Imogene praising Ethel's cleverness and charm. He quips about sailors' luck and the perils of marriage in a humorous dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Imogene
Noe Fulkerson
Ethel Ray
Imo~ Tena
Ethel Nay
Dane
Shield
Willie
The Tree of Swords Part II Excerpt Ends With Cliffhanger
An epic fragment follows a youth climbing toward a magic tree guarded by a three headed troll. He uses courage and a belt to gain strength, steals the sword, and the troll loses power. The tale ends with the peasant guiding the troll from the tree as a new peril looms. (Continued tomorrow). Meanwhile London Lloyds notes discuss accident rates and insurance premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacky
Cane
Courtesy in business urged after armistice
A Des Moines Ad Club bulletin cites a postwar shift to aggressive money demands and urges a return to courtesy and service in commerce. Regional editorials from Davenport Times to Sioux City Tribune comment on ongoing economic pressure, labor disputes, and public interest in moderating harsh collection practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des’ Moines
Des Moines Adt Club
Des Moines Act Club
Blood disorders linked to impurities and skin blemishes
An advertisment argues blood disorders cause kidney and rheumatic diseases and urges early treatment. It promotes Acid Iron Mineral as a liquid iron that purifies blood, clears skin, and strengthens health, with a druggist guarantee. Sold by Wangler Bros. Co. and C. J. Miller.
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Jeulisen
Joe
Letma
W. H. Hartman Co
West Park Ave
John C Hartman
Peterson
Jeus
Gen
Towa
Waterloo
Menber O
Srori
Wilso
Audit Bureau of Circulating
Inser
Rears
Washington, D. C
California
Ford
Senate
Britain
Wilson
Paris
Visien
C. H. Platt
Uncle Sam
Cuba
Platt
Senator Platt
U. S. Senate
Sam
Sandman
MES. F
Walker
London
Lloyds
England
Mary
Tome Bay
Iowa
Rew Cport
Davenport
Storm Lake
Pilot-Tritone
Council Bluffs
Landis
Tmes
Sioux City Tribune
New Jersey
J. Barleycorn
Ties Moines Register
Marshalltown
Sam Loyd
Lo Atis SS
Marshall, Mich
Kaman
LE Glaza Tin Shop
Kopsiring
Waterloo Bake-Rite CO
East Fourth Street
Wangler Bros. Co
C._J. Miller
C Co
Ben Schuneman
Wangter Drag Co
Horn's Pharmacy
C.F
Miller Drug Co
Henderson Drug Co
Landgraf Drug Co
Ath
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