Spring fashions and farm goods rise in local ads
An array of ads highlights low prices on Irish linen at 98c a yard and a limp of farm implements like International and Great Western spreaders. It notes shoe repairs at a shop on East Fourth Street, a spring suit and topcoat showcase in Atlantic, a million dollar ranch auction near Council Bluffs, and a corrected American Legion dance notice.
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Dedlay
DeLaval
McCormick-Deering
Sat’ Ritter
Alipe Hospital
East Fourth Street
Coolidge and Dawes
Washington
Atlantic
Metcalf's
Hopkins Ranch
Council Bluffs
American Legion
Globe-Wernicke
Peacock & Baxter
Knight Bake
Hudson Cars
Beck
Northwestern Bell Telephone Co
Dodge Brod
Cushing Machine & Auto Co
Anneal Jonel R
Dawes Life Timeline from Marietta to Dawes Plan Leader
Born 1865 in Marietta Ohio Dawes graduated Marietta College 1884 admitted to bar after Cincinnati Law School moved Lincoln Nebraska 1887 began law practice public utility counselor organizer married 1889 to Caro Blymer. 1896 attracted notice of Mark Hanna managed McKinley campaigns 1902 founded Central Trust Illinois 1917 became lieutenant colonel brigadier general purchases for AEF 1921 director of the budget 1923 headed reparations experts committee that framed the Dawes plan 1924 elected vice president.
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Marietta
Ohio
Marietta College
Cincinnati Law School
Lincoln
Nebr
Caro D. Blymer
Cincinnati
Mark, Hanna
McKinley
Central Trust, Company of
Ilinois
Legion Dance Moves to Thursday at City Hall
Advertisement by the American Legion vocal post states the dance is on Thursday evening at city hall. An earlier notice in last night’s N T reported Friday the 5th, but the correct date is the 5th and the day is Thursday.
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American Legion
City Hall
N-T
Atlantic Attends Inaugural Ceremonies In Washington
Radio fans in Atlantic listened to the presidential inauguration today as the city marked the event with color in the business district. The proceedings included the president's address during the broadcast.
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Atlantic
Washington
Coolidge Signs Salary Increases for Congressmen
President Coolidge signed the legislative appropriation bill increasing salaries for members of Congress the cabinet and the vice president. He inked the measure in his Capitol room after taking the oath of office today.
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Washington
Coolidge
Congress
Capitol
Calvin Coolidge
Lumber Office Safe Crack Report
A fragmented OCR note reports a safe crack in a lumber office. The text mentions tamper details and a value, with illegible numbers and phrases. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable.
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Crack 'Safe
Congress of Blocs Goes Into History Today
Washington March 4. The sixtyeighth Congress ends at noon as Republicans gain real majorities and insurers are removed from councils. Dems and insurgents lose power in both houses while many longtime members depart as new figures, including J Coleman DuPont and Coleman Ly Blease, enter the Senate.
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Congress OF “Blocs
Washington
Senate
House
Farmer-Labor
Congress
L. Heisler Ball
Delaware
Helm Q O
Bursum
New Mexico
Minnesota
Magnus Johnson
W. P. Pine
Oklahoma
W. H. McMaster
South Dakota
Guy D. Goff
West Virginia
Dial
South Carolina
Coleman Ly Blease
As. Agai
Good Roads Assn sponsors consolidated measure in Iowa
Iowa Good Roads association proposes a consolidated $85,900,000 bond issue with a gasoline tax and auto license fees to fund a statewide highway program. The plan calls for surfacing all but previously hard surfaced roads within six years, bonds issued for 15 years at up to five percent interest, and serial funding by the executive funds for construction and equipment.
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Iowa
Resolution Proposal Seeks March 27 Assembly Adjournment
A terse notice indicates a proposed adjournment date of March 27 for the state assembly. The document references a sponsor and outlines procedural trigger terms. No further details on votes or debated items are provided in the readable fragment.
Iowa Senate approves women’s right to sit in legislature
Extra State House report from Des Moines states the Iowa senate paused on the joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment granting women the right to sit in the legislature. The measure faced no opposition and a referendum is slated for 1926.
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State House
Des Moines
Mar
State Senate
Parole bid circulates for Colatz in 10 year term
Petitioners push for parole for George Wollatz, one of two men sentenced to up to ten years at Anamosa reformatory for robberies. Organizers claim farm job support for Colatz and seek quick action, with District Judge Tom Whitmore reportedly backing the drive. state board of paroles will decide.
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George Wollatz
Case
Anamosa
Col- Taz
Pet Colaty
Tom. Whitmore
State Board of Paroles and Pardons
Bank Suit Accuses Politics of Undermining Claims
Clark and Byers and Wes Maines, attorneys for divectors of the Cloadd Farmers and Merchants Bank, filed a district court answer denying fraud and asserting references to Senator Smith W. Brookhart were meant to inject politics and spite into the settlement of claims against the bank. The document contends transfers of property were not in good faith and rejects denials of misrepresentation.
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Washington
Clark
Cade
Thele
City Council Met In Regular Monthly Session
The council convened last evening for routine business includes routine agenda items and city operations discussions. State of the city monitor and routine approvals were the focus as members heard reports and planned next steps.
Dawes Named Vice President Candidate and Budget Chief
The text outlines Charles G Dawes rising as a U S vice presidential contender and former budget director under Harding. It notes his war service as brigadier general and lieutenant colonel, plus his role shaping national budget policy.
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Charles G. Dawes
Vicw
United States
Ted Dee
Dswee
Congressional Committee
Ameri
Dawes
Frank
Howden
Danes Prien
Lowder
Lowden
Myrietia
Olio
Republican
Party For the View
Harding
Je Aigadier
Putrelisses
Ameri| Editionary
Simplicity Marks Inaugural Ceremony at Capitol
Washington May 4 Simplicity marked the inaugural ceremony for President Coolidge. Dawes took oath and delivered addresses while the crowd listened on radios. The event featured a modest program, limited decorations, and attendance trimmed by economy. The president’s father attended, and Coolidge spoke to a nation listening from Capitol precincts and homes.
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Capitol
Key Dent
Coolidme Hort
Tafa
Dawes
Earter
Newee
Harding
Vermont
John Coolige
Gathour
Ware
Coolidge
Goodhue
Supreme Court Fannie Itieers
Army
Navy
Congression Camonides
Fis
Joeremurt
Pennsylvania Avenue
Jthy
Weather Report Notes Overcast Skies Tonight
Forecast calls for overcast conditions tonight with mild to cool temperatures and little precipitation. Light winds from the northwest are expected, with patchy fog possible toward dawn, and a gradual warming trend by tomorrow afternoon.
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Good Roads Assn
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