Europe Wants Money Not Advice Says Courier
The Courier argues Europe seeks Uncle Sam’s money and men, not counsel, warning against becoming entangled in war plans. It blasts idle journalism, mocks Mason City reporters, and laments stalled progress after the war. It jokes about a “wonder baby” delaying newsroom talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Sam
Kaleer
League of Nations
Enréspé
Uncle Sam
Canada
United States
Pal Sam
Othar
Mason City
Jegmen
Truck Taxes in Debate for Legislature Next Winter
The draft discusses automobile taxation with focus on trucks and hired vehicles. Railroads argue highway wear from trucks justifies higher charges, noting trucks burden public roads more than passenger cars. New England and nearby states show heavy truck activity and tax patterns, urging fair share from Iowa trucks.
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England
New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
Vermont
Usmeshire
Maine
Iowa
Croup Advice and Reader Questions From Dr Brady
Personal Health Service column outlines home care for spasmodic croup and ordinary croup including ventilation steam and cold compresses. It answers reader questions on weight for age whooping cough transmission and bread nutrition while inviting letters to Dr Brady with self addressed envelopes.
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Woods Huteaingen
T. ST. RK
Dr. Brady
Willam Brady
Wealthy Daydreams Turn to Silver Dollar Fantasies
Imogene flirts with a coast to coast trip while Andrew bursts the dream with a cash fantasy. He muses on self-reproducing wealth and endless coins, imagining a life of luxurious purchases and perpetual money reappearing, until Imogene scolds him about practical concerns and he snaps back to reality.
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Imogene
Andrew
Tiogene
Andy
Rock Rapids
Tom Watson
Georgia
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Q&A 1927
Local nature notes invite readers to send questions on subjects like poison sumac turtle danger and a bird locally called water turkey. The column promises answers in this paper and includes curiosity about fishable creatures and bird beaks.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Hou
Ena Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
Sir
Tam
Fragmentary Bee Route Report From Obscure Journal
A cryptic OCR fragment describes bees following a prior route to a new site. It mentions authorities and ongoing activity with bees adapting to a new locale while observers note temporary disruptions and collection efforts.
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Ottas
Poem Fragments Reflect Winter Grief and Faith
The fragmentary lines speak of winter snows and a rose of Mar, expressing a faith failing and a lingering word seeking meaning. A contrast between the sea’s eternal voice and a “little way” hints at longing, doubt, and endurance amid harsh seasons.
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Mar
Iowa Evitors Crossing Road Tracks
The Iowa commerce commission links motorist recklessness to many fatal grade crossing accidents. An eight hour study at three road crossings yields data suggesting broader danger.
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Sioux City Journal
Thihois Commerce Commission
Cross Road Hazards Highlight Public Safety Warning
A lengthy report cites traffic at rail crossings with 366309 vehicles crossing in eight hours and only 62825 drivers looking both ways. Over 156007 crossed without checking for trains and 26453 sped across. The piece argues for stronger legislation to curb driver carelessness at crossings.
The Fatal Green of Thy El Vin Queen Part I
The tale speaks of Editha a beautiful in fine land and castle. Her rich lord father plots to wed her to wealth yet she vows to stay by his side. He suspects a romance or secret and watches closely as events unfold.
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Rameasat
Cleopatra
Mason City
Hiltha
Haditha
Editha
Ediths
Fiditha
Lin
Brain Tests for Sam Lorn on the Turf
A brain teaser recounts Sam Lorn and Charlie Plunger with a peculiar betting system. Tace loses amounts across three steps then recovers all when a final bet returns him to even. Willie and Dusty travel 72 miles. Fortown to Pleasantville equals 1281 miles.
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Charies
Charlie
Westerney
S. Willie
Fortown
Pleasantville
Abe Martin: Politicians Fault Yet Voice German War Feels
The column mockingly notes Abe Martin and Uncle Nilés Turner debating wartime stances. It mocks politicians blaming pacifist rhetoric while criticizing support for entering war and Secretary Baker amid German threats.
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Nilés Turner
Baker
Uncle Harry’s TA about the new movies discussed
In a lively chat, Uncle Harry explains color tinting and talking pictures to Helen Jimmy and Joe. He notes natural color processes, phonofilm, and synchronization challenges, predicting near future improvements while keeping the tale accessible in a common language.
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Uncle Harry
Helen
Cbat
Jimmy
Europe
U. S
China
India
South Sea Isles
Joe
United States
Oncle
Harry
Jinmmy
New Iron Form Boosts Energy and Vitality, Doctors Say
Dr James Francis Sullivan cites iron as essential for red blood, arguing older tonics waste time. He promotes Nuxated Iron as a form easily absorbed, claiming two weeks of use can deliver notable health gains and offering a money back guarantee through listed local druggists.
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James Francis Sullivan
Bellevue Hasftal
New York
Westchester County Hospital
Binuil
Troy
Guarantes
Wang’ur Bros
B. W. Schunenan & Ee Ge. OC
Miller
Iwemeniy
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Repubtes Tion
All News
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Tates
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Dougherty
Washington 1D
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
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Story
Brooks & Finley
Rep's
William Brady
National Newspaper Service
Friend Wife
Rob Fulkerson
Kae
Solinuta
Prank L. Stanton
Evitors
Murre
Gully
Auk
Trarr
Northern Sea Bird
Dows
Wweee
Sandman
Mes. Fla. Walker
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