Disappointment For France at Washington Armament Talks
The article argues France seeks protection against Germany at the Washington conference while Britain and France differ on strategy. It notes France fears German revival and desires U.S. backing, but warns against U.S. pledges to alliance. It contrasts coverage of boxing fame and evangelist Billy Sunday's reform efforts with news priorities.
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Uncle Sam
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Jersey City
Robin Hood
Babe Ruth
Billy Sunday
Sioux City
Reservoir idea for elastic employment and river flood control
The piece discusses a reservoir system to cushion workers during slumps and historic ties to Senator Dolliver's plan near New Orleans. It cites levee damage, Mississippi flood concerns, and using roads or parks as potential reservoirs, noting the need to fill emergency jobs and avoid narrow skill limits. It also questions editors’ judgments, and mentions Lena Burkett’s forgery case and Barnstorming errors by Ruth.
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Dolliver
Mississippi
New Orleans
Mississippi River
Health Talks: Between Boyhood and Man's Estate
Questions and answers about adolescence stress and nervousness. The doctor notes stages from ages about 18 to 21, with love as a key factor, and suggests light exercise. A separate reader case discusses chronic fever and suspected tuberculosis, with mixed infection and advice to follow a physician, plus how to submit inquiries.
Imogene Faces Impromptu Banquet Speech With Husband
Imogene eyes her husband Andrew as he paces and riffs through an improvised toast at a banquet. He recalls past missteps, shares a comic tale of impromptu talks, and explains how afterdinner speeches became a lifelong habit.
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Imogene
Andrew
Afterthoughts and Proverbial Musings on Peace and Life
A collage of quips and reflections on Armistice Day peace signals, daily joys of cigars and weather, public habits, and social observations. It notes political figures, laws of nature, and humorous asides about marriage, archeology, and trains in Dakota with a light, sardonic tone.
Brain Tests Puzzle Sketch Refers to Aesop Fables
Rebus teaser by Sam Loyd asks which Aesop fable is hinted. The puzzle shows wordplay with DANK WICK ANEW WIT HENS to form a clue. Yesterday's answer and a Dickens hint appear, signaling a word puzzle style from Loyd’s known brain teasers.
Abe Martin Reflections on Cautions of Quick Wins
The note recalls caution about quick gains and dangers of risky choices. It contrasts those who seek luck at Niagara Falls with others who face consequences after arriving there, highlighting moral warnings about foolish shortcuts.
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier
The Courier recalls a Delinquent tax list and a giant Pound Pippin apple weighing one and a half pounds. David Cobb dies after a fall, with burial in Yorkshire. Potato prices dip to 30 cents a bushel. Residents urged to number Commercial Street stores. Courier expands to a new room in the Postoffice block. D W Foote ill with fever. W J Ackley begins Ackley Row housing beyond the Illinois Central depot.
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Postoffice
Forty Years Ago Here s Hoping and Odd Local Bits
Fragmentary memoir style notes mix verse, sermon quips, and social chatter. References include Benoy, the Des Moines telephone gossip piece, Wright county hunts, Waterloo schools enrollment, Cedar River boom, and a leadership change at Independence insane asylum with Dr. Gersholm H. Hill succeeding Dr. Reynolds.
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Des Moines
Social whirl marks week with reception and dance in Hirs hall
In 1901 a Benton County town celebrated with a reception at Hirs hall hosted by Mr and Mrs Silas Northey and others drawing more than 400 guests. Samuel Deaner died at his home on Fourth Street West. St Marys German Catholic church was dedicated, with Father Hemesath crafting altars and woodwork. St Patrick's priest Father Coyle died. Rev Koon of TaPorte City pauses duties for health. West high school cornerstone laid. Peter Melendy funeral held in Cedar Falls. Melendy had helped nominate Lincoln and Grant at national conventions.
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Silas Northey
Charles G. Stearns
Samuel Deaner
Fourth Street
St. Mary’s
H. J. Hemesath
Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
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Peter Mélendy
Cedar Falls
Baltimore
Abraham Lincoln
Gen
Grant
George
Lambert
The Guarded Heights Fight at Planter Estate
George Morton, apprentice to the Planter stables, becomes guardian to Sylvia Planter and faces a charged confrontation with Lambert Planter. After a forced horse incident and a tense altercation, George defeats Lambert in a brutal, hunger for independence sparks. He declares resolve to leave and claim his own path.
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Sylvia Planter
Sylvie
Lambert
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Lambert Planter
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Editorial Viewpoints on Austria Hungary War Invite
Marshalltown Times-Republican argues Americans should avoid involvement in European royalist conflicts. The piece criticizes charity as the response while monarchies and royal families maneuver for power, warning against sending U.S. youth to police Europe amid Hungary and Austria turmoil.
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United States
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Ancient rulers and strength in avoiding trouble
Fragmented OCR notes reflect a discussion on great men versus weak leaders. It suggests the ancients aimed to avoid future trouble posed by royal families, implying a preference for strong personal qualities and governance.
Burroughs Nature Club Q&A Prompts Readers
The column invites readers to submit questions on nature topics. It previews answers to queries about young birds and foster care, a snake known as Bly stake that emits a vapor, and flea issues in a kitten, with replies appearing in tomorrow's notes.
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Nature Notes
Answers to Previous Questions
Answers discuss eagle flight height up to 27,000 feet and visibility. It notes nourishment from elements including rainwater and minerals, plus distinctions about distilled water. It explains pocket gopher cheek pouches are not used for dirt. instead dirt is carried in arms and by body movement to underground stores with several loads then rest.
Correct English Don't Say: There Were Not Near as Many As I Expected
The passage contrasts incorrect phrases with corrected forms. It shows how to fix errors like nowhere as many and to be seen with proper wording. It also demonstrates capitalization and punctuation adjustments for exclamations and direct address.
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