Politicians loom tariff issue in coming U S campaign
In a reflective column from Waterloo Iowa, Senator Hitchcock of Omaha argues the tariff will be a major point of divergence between Republicans and Democrats in the 1920 race. He posits war taxes will push revenue needs toward protective tariffs as the easiest method. The piece also contrasts American war finance with France and laments public apathy amid national sacrifice.
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Hitchcock
Omaha
Nebraska
Madame Guyon and the Quietist Path to Peace
A reflective study of Madame Guyon born in 1648 France and her quietist influence. It recalls her trials persecution by ecclesiastics Bossuet and Harlais, support from Fenelon Maintenon and the pope, and her belief in disinterested love and inner religious life. The piece links her lasting influence to readers who seek serene trust in God amid upheaval.
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Henry Drummond
Isla
Madame
Guyon
Emerson
France
Fenelon
Gol
Madame Guyon
St. Francis of Sales
Jesus
Bossuet
de Harlat
Madame Maintenon
Louis Viv
Jenelon
Molinos
Trad
Health concerns and influenza causation in early reports
The London Lancet and British Medical Journal debates link influenza symptoms to various bacteria while Pfeiffer’s bacillus appears in many cases. Reports describe chill, fever, cough, and rapid deterioration with high mortality in severe broncho-pneumonia. emphasis on rest, fresh air, sunlight, and simple tonics. cautions to avoid crowds and sneeze properly. Dr Currier offers general interest advice.
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London
Little
Garofalo
Williams
Gotch
Witttingham
Spain
New York
Preiffer
Public Health Service
Currier
Cureier
SIDE TALKS on patriotic motives and public criticism
A reader rebukes jeering critics who attack others for their war contributions. The piece questions whether critics act from self justification or simple pleasure in opposing others, and urges honest motives beyond fault finding. It asks if anger over public service is genuine or a mask for personal motives.
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America
France
Belgium
Uncle Sam
Hel
The Sandman Story Ends With Moss Rose Legend
In a fairy tale scene set at a May ball in a garden, the moss green nurse sprite lends a moss jacket to a lonely rosebud. The Queen searches for her nurse while the rosebud grows warm under the coat. The tale ends with the nurse to sleep until October and the rosebud named the Moss Rose.
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Ulip
Teeny
Stose
Burke
Ft Jonks
Sprite
Hopeson
Is It Right to Tell What One Truly Thinks
The writer questions how people seek advice to justify their choices. She argues for speaking truthfully or declining to give an opinion, cautioning that easy agreement harms personal integrity and country duties. The passage contrasts trivial pleas with moral responsibility.
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Ruth
Red Cross
John
ZeppelinsRaid England and Battles Across Europe On Oct 19
This day in history recalls raids by six or seven Zeppelins on England with four shot down in France. Also noted are the Serbs pressing an offensive on October 19, 1916 in the Cerna river sector, Italy and Russia declaring war on Bulgaria in 1915, and French repulses near Chaulnes on October 15, 1914.
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England
France
Cerna River
Italy
Trussia
Bulgaria
Ironies of war shape Belgian fate in Flanders
Iowa editors reflect on Belgian remnant army's role against Germany. Davenport Times notes irony of fate as Belgians are harmed, urged to seek vengeance remembered for four years of ruin. Des Moines Capital credits Wilson for firm stance and calls for continued fight. Marion Register observes America’s five wars ending in unconditional surrender yet demanding fair terms.
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Herr Gothein
Reichstag
Wilson
League of Nations
Germany
Belgium
France
Jand
Davenport
Flanders
Des Moines
Marion Register
America
Peace Colloquy and Wartime Wit Across Papers
A collection of satirical and reflective lines from various papers notes President Wilson’s resolve with a diplomat’s stroke, thrift stamp optimism after weeks of isolation, and culinary quibbles on boiled potatoes. The snippets hint at wartime patience, fiscal prudence, and gentle humor in daily print.
Women of New York State Aid Harvest Efforts
The New York State Industrial Service bureau mobilized 400 women to assist farmers with potato gathering crop harvesting and general farm work. Workers stayed in grouped housing under supervision for a minimum three weeks with separate housing for each group. Arthur Kaiser of Chicago born in Germany 48 seeks legal name change to Arthur Kimball through his attorney in the probate court.
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Waterloo
John C. Harman
A. W. Peterson
Treas
Gen'l Mer
Iowa
Washington, D. C
Munsey
Dougherty
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
Story, Brooks & Finley
Bureau of Employment of the
State Industrial Service
Arthur H. Kaiser
Germany
Treuit
Arthur FE. Kimball
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Washington Times
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
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Sandman Story
Chaulnes
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Ford
Repass Automobile CO. Sales
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Sioux City Tribune
Cedar Rapids
Soen
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Haarlem
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