No Election in 1924 Sparks Third Party Prospects
Washington leaders fear a three party race could deny a majority in the electoral college and risk a no election by the people. If the house fails to elect a president, the vice presidency may be vacant and an acting president would be Charles E Hughes until a new election is set.
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United States
Senate
Charles E. Hughes
Congress
Public superpower plan for Muscle Shoals bill introduced
A Norris Keller bill proposes a federal nonpolitical public service commission to develop a national system with Muscle Shoals as a nucleus. A $500 million revolving fund would finance initial work, linking existing hydroelectric plants and municipally owned plants into a coordinated public power network.
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Ford
Muscle Shoals
Boulder Canyon
Colorado River
Senate
Norris
House
Keller
Tust
Henry
DLMIM
Public Service Commission
United States
Lights and Lamps in Auto Lighting Systems
A humorous tale about Jones learning car lighting varies by voltage and base type. The salesman guides him to identify his car’s exact lamp needs, preventing waste and saving money. Jones then buys proper bulbs, reads the instruction book, and becomes a steady customer.
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Jones
Internal Revenue Abuse Sparks Calls for Reform
A National Industrial Conference Board report stirs Senate and House debate over BIR abuses and income tax administration. It urges a congressional commission, sharper leadership, a tax appeals board, faster case handling, bond provisions, centralized housing, and disclosure of unpublished rulings.
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Congress
Bureau of Internal Revenue
National Industrial Conference Board of New York
Thomas 8&8
Adams
Yale University
Treasury Department
Mellon
Board of Tax Appeals
Bureau
Army Reviews 535 Prisoners For Possible Parole Clemency
A wartime review by Adjutant General and a War Department panel finds many World War II military prisoners eligible for release or parole after personal interviews in civilian clothes. The report covers 535 cases across Atlanta, Leavenworth, Fort Leavenworth, and Fort Jay, with more reviews planned for McNeil Island and Alcatraz.
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Frank K. Ross
Secretary of War Weeks
United States Penitentiary
Atlanta
United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth
United States Disciplinary Barracks
Fort Leavenworth
Fort Jay
N. 7
James H. Stansfield
Impact of sudden car stops at different speeds
A car moving 15 mph stopping abruptly has impact like a 15 foot fall. At 50 mph stopping in its tracks the impact equals a 120 foot fall.
Rules for Safe Driving and Pedestrian Caution
Advice emphasizes driving on the right, making repairs safely, obeying warning signs, and ensuring dimmers work. It urges motorists to avoid glare, assist traffic officers, and keep control of the car while being considerate of pedestrians and other drivers.
Security Against Theft Afforded by Neat Lock
Small closed cars often lack door locks and owners avoid high locking prices. A padlock can secure a car, protecting clothing and packages and deterring theft. Left front door uses two flat-iron lock plates hidden when closed. other doors use simple latches or sliding bolts.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Ordinary Adhesive Tape To Stop Water Leaks
When water leaks at the rubber hose outlet or radiator pipe joint, wrap the joints with ordinary adhesive tape. Remove clamps, tape joints, then shellac the tape. After drying, replace clamps ensuring a perfect circle to prevent future leakage.
Automobile Tips From Faints Aa
The article offers practical car care tips noting a collapsible water bucket for radiator filling should be standard gear. It recommends shellac or graphite to preserve rims and ease tire removal. It advises drivers to slow at railroad crossings even if the horse appears distressed.
Big Iowa notes include paving deal and church project
A Lau ren s branch forms for the Corn Growers association and Bryant Paving of Waterloo wins a 79000 paving contract for Cedar Falls. Audubon Guards rated 90 percent by inspector Captain Brown. Governor Kendall to speak at Simpson College June 4. Groundbroken for United Presbyterian church at Clarinda at 60000. Ducks migrate at Muscatine. J L Waite left Burlington Hawk Eye files.
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Rens
Bryant Paving Company
Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Audubon National Guard Company
Brown
Kendall
Simpson College
Indianola
New United Presbyterian Church
Clarinda
Muscatine
J. L. Waite
Burlington Hawk-Eye
Tribune
Sheldahi
Morningside
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iowa
Co. E. Hurst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Chicago
Iowa Farmer
American Railway Association
Gilbert Schuerman
Mount Pleasant
Jackson
Atlantic
Des Moines
E. T. Meredith
Des
Decorah
Commercial Club
Maquoketa Valley
Izaak Walton League
Indianola High School
Lowa
Iowa Railway Commission
C. L Holmes
Department of Agricultural Economies
My Daughter Would Cry At Everything
Mrs I A Holford of Clinton Wisconsin testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound rebuilt her weak irritable daughter. She says the product helped with crying and nervous troubles and she recommends it to other mothers with growing girls. The letter praises the remedy's effects and urges others to try it.
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Clinton
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Giis
I. A. Holforpd
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children ad
Vintage promotional snippet touting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders to relieve headaches fever stomach troubles and irregular bowels in children. Claims easy pleasant use and 80 years of maternal trust with trial packages offered free by the Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
Eye for Business In Poultry Markets
A shrewd manufacturer of mechanical devices reads six poultry journals to aid sales. When told this seems odd, he explains that learning a man enters the chicken business prompts him to visit about a tabulating machine. The tale highlights practical cross industry insight.
Fur Fashions Fascinate Women Since Ancient Times
Furs have long captivated women across history with lavish use by ancient Greek, Roman, and Assyrian societies. The enduring appeal of fur accessories highlights cultural trends in early civilizations and luxury attire.
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Greece
Rome
Assyria
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