National Briefs In Short Form Of Political And Personal Matters
A compact roundup of national events, political moves, and notable personal notices. Includes quick hits on policy shifts, public statements, and relevant societal developments arranged for broad reader comprehension.
Wilsons cabinet care and senate action shape politics
Speaker Champ Clark turns sixty two as President Wilson reshapes the cabinet while the senate passed naval and military appropriations and a liquor control bill. Turmoil abroad includes the Taft Taft era labor department creation and various court and policy actions in Alaska, Chicago, and Des Moines.
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Senate
Military Academy
Webb
Sheppard
Hobson
Alabama
Washington
Congress
Wilson
House
San Monica
Cal
War Department
James Wilson
G. Elliott
Department of Agriculture
Clark
Underwood
Ways and Means
William Jennings Bryan
New York Stock Exchange
Yeggs
Orpheum
Des Moines
Colorado House
Ralston
Indiana
United States
Woodrow Wilson
American Peace and Arbitration League
League
Yorck
North Sea
Chicago
White Slave Commission
New York
F. F. Friedmann
Berlin
National Sorority Convention Held in Iowa City
The National convention of the Associated Sororities met in Iowa City Iowa. The event highlighted organizational affairs and future plans for the sorority movement.
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Iowa City
Lower Austrian Discount Company
China
Clarence 8
Darrow
Los Angeles
Richard C. Cushing
Omaha
Utah Senate
Janina
Ppirus
Portsmouth
Sidney Bright
Beatrice Defeats South Omaha 15–0 In Beatrice Game
Beatrice High school basketball team defeated South Omaha High at Beatrice by the score of 15 to 0. Elaborate arrangements are being made for the opening of the baseball season in Omaha.
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Dr. Roller
Albert Cahn
Harry Symes
Omaha
Beatrice High
South Omaha High
Beatrice
Montana Senate
Battling Nelson
Frankie Whitney
Cedar Rapids
Atlanta
McGill
Denver
Milwaukee
John Beall
Cleveland
Brewers
Ad Wolgast
Tommy Murphy
New York
San Francisco
Two Women Saved From Operations in Beatrice and Cary
Beatrice Nebraska and Cary Maine women recount relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs R B Child reports avoiding surgery and regaining health with several bottles, while Mrs Hayward Sowers says symptoms including side pain backache and nervous fatigue disappeared and she regained strength for a family of four.
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Beatrice
Neb
Lydia E. Pinkham
R.b.chilp
Ned
Cary
Maine
Lydia Pinkham
Hayward Sowers
Municipal golf schemes emerge across English cities
The parks committee of Birmingham considers a municipal course at Castle Bromwich. Edinburgh claims pioneer status with six public courses. London, Nottingham, Manchester, Sunderland, and Liverpool are noted for existing or planned schemes. Seaside towns like Brighton Bournemouth Yarmouth and Southport reflect growing public golf plans.
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England
Birmingham City
Castle Bronwich
Edinburgh
London
Nottingham
Manchester
Sunderland
Liverpool
Brighton
Bournemouth
Yarmouth
Southport
London Mail
Cheap Way to Mount Pictures
A simple inexpensive method to mount pictures for nurseries and children's rooms. Trim the white margins from the print, attach to a stained wooden frame, leave a uniform edge of dark oak around the image, seal with varnish, and hang as usual.
A Wise Plan About a Marriage Contract
A witty exchange suggests the French method of protecting the woman through a marriage contract. The plan would set alimony while the groom remains in love, framing alimony as a preemptive safeguard.
Strength Without Overloading The Stomach
A California business man praises Grape-Nuts as a breakfast that fuels energy without heaviness. He credits four teaspoons with sugar and a splash of cold milk as the cereal portion, saying it keeps him alert and mentally sharp for a busy day.
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Postum Co
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Iowa Legislature Considers Early Recess Amid Tax Commission Fears
Des Moines reports many Iowa legislators discuss adjourning April 1 and reconvening after about sixty days to gauge public sentiment on key measures. Democrats originated the idea with Republicans growing warmer, despite protests over the tax commission and other major bills. Leaders push for passage while members seek input from constituents.
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Des Moines
Iowa
House Democrats
Senate
House Republicans
House
Tax Commission
Dougherty Farmers Co operative Society reports best year
Mason City report shows ninth annual meeting with net profits of 2889.90 and annual business 102940.27. Thomas McManus serves as president of both the Iowa Grain Dealers association and the co operative society. Old officers reelected. Assets total 18813.02 liabilities 11703.69.
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Mason City
Dougherty Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Thomas McManus
Iowa Grain Dealers Association
Four Men Injured in Ruins Collapse at Ellis-Ellsworth
Four workers were seriously injured when the Ellis-Ellsworth company's building they were wrecking collapsed in Keokuk. Injured are Andrew Stevens Swanson Kimbler and Pinnell. Pinnell is fatally injured.
Marne Man Dies From Smallpox Vaccination Lockjaw
Irving Sorenson 56yearold son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Sorenson of Marne died from lockjaw linked to smallpox vaccination. He succumbed in four days amid a local smallpox scare that prompted widespread compulsory vaccination.
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Marne
Irving Sorenson
Thomas Sorenson
Wilson Arrives in Iowa After 16 Years in Cabinet
James Wilson, retiring secretary of agriculture, arrived in Ames from Washington on Tuesday morning. He spent the day at Iowa State College meeting President Pearson, the deans, and old friends.
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Wilson
Iowa
Ames
James Wilson
Washington
Iowa State College
Pearson
Anita Votes For New School Bonds
A new school house bond issue totaling 32000 dollars passed by 337 to 46. Among ten women voters, only one cast against the proposition.
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Anita
Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets Cure Constipation Now
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation claiming it addresses the cause of many diseases. Also mentions Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething with a 25 cent bottle, and a note about a married actor avoiding curtain calls at home.
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