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Newspaper

Brook Reporter

Location

Brook, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1920

Page

7

Harding to Ash New Measures at White House Meeting

President-elect Harding greeted a joint congressional committee at the White House. He urged rapid passage of appropriation bills to clear the way for urgent legislation and named plans to leave the Senate between January 10 and 15. Mrs Harding hosted tea with Mrs Wilson. Lodge and Underwood led the committee in a brief, non handshake arrival.

Washington, Bee Harling Congress Harding Senate Frank B. Willis Ollie Warren G. Harding Wilson White House Lodge Underwood Mondell Fordney Clark Congressional Committee Champ Clark Senator Lodge Massachusetts Caierwood Alabama Besfore Mr. Wilson Senate Foreign Relations Committee Celle League of Nations Covenent

Looks Over Her New Home in White House Visit

Mrs Warren G Harding toured the White House with Mrs Woodrow Wilson marking the first intimate view of the mansion for the future First Lady. Wilson led her through the east room red room green room blue room and state dining room during the visit.

Washington Dec. T Warren G. Turing White House Woodrow Wilson Indy Darding Wilson

Talks on Ireland truce possible as Lloyd George comments

London reports say the Irish peace talks interest the public as Premier Lloyd George confirms government openness to discussions with any authorized Irish body. A Sinn Fein leader’s message prompts questions on who can speak for the movement amid ongoing raids in Seaforth and Dublin.

London Ireland House of Commons Liogit George Michael O'Flanagan Linn Felp Lloyd George Iad Father O'Tranagan Sinn Fein Overpool Dee. T Seaforth Dublin Dee. T.—Auxiliary The Gcorporathon

POWERS DROP GREEK CREDIT

Athens December 7 Great Britain will not grant further financial aid to Greece if former King Constantine returns to the throne a Greek government note says Earl Granville also presented a note demanding payment of outstanding sums France demanded payment on notes and forbidden issuance of bank paper backed by a 300 million tirachma loan arranged under Venizelos Premier George Hall said we can only do what the people demand.

Athens Great Britain Greece Constantine Earl Granville National Bank of Paper Taney Venizelos George Halls

Hamon Evidence Lost in Ardmore Shooting Case

Ardmore Oklahoma December 7 There is practically no usable evidence remaining for County Attorney Brown in the case against Clara Smith Hamon accused of shooting Col Jake L Hamon a magnate and politician Frank Ketch Hamons business partner turned over a suit he said Hamon wore when shot no bullet hole found Ketch also said the automatic pistol had been lost and the underwear Hamon wore burned Frank Adams former Hamon attorney testified he knew nothing of Clara Smith whereabouts and several others may be summoned to Brown s office

Ardmore Oklo Atcorney Brown Clara Smith Hamon Jake L. Hamon Ofl Frank Ketch Hamon Brown Ketch Frank Adams Adams Clara Smith

Building Trust in Chicago Takes Shape in Grand Jury

Federal grand jury begins investigation into a Chicago trust alleged to bind builders to use only local millwork. The plan, if proven, aimed to keep construction prices high by excluding cheaper outside products and was said to involve union leaders and city manufacturers for over two years.

Chicago Building Trust Granil Shermunst! Trust

Rural school grounds can be attractive with little cost

Elizabeth L Cowan in the Midianapolis Star argues that rural schools need better exterior design, noting winding paths and concrete walks as improvements. Teachers can lead community service by planting and tending landscapes, turning school grounds into active nature study spaces without much money, while engaging students in gardening efforts.

Elizabeth L Cowan Midianapolis State Department of Education Amisa

State bars crime films in Pennsylvania censor move

Two killed in auto plunge near Davenport Iowa. Bil Peterson and Mike Anderson died when their car left Hickory Grove road and fell 900 feet into an embankment.

Davenport Bil Peterson Mike Anderson Hickory Grove

Trees to Adorn Highways Memorial Arboreal Tribute

American Forestry argues living memorials through tree lined highways honor fallen soldiers. Michigan will plant Victory highway from Port Huron to Chicago with apple trees. Bibbs county Georgia plans county wide living streets. Hamilton Ohio and Brooklyn plan tree boulevards along rivers and historic rows. Literary Digest notes broad adoption.

American Forestry Washington Hving Chambers At Commerce Iave State of Michigan Port Mure Chicago Bibbs County Hamilton Ohio Brooklyn Tno Literary Digest

Dog case in highest court ruling on dog licensing law

Washington December 7 Justice McReynolds opened with This tale of a woman and two dogs After initial surprise he announced a decision upholding the constitutionality of New York state law requiring licensing of dogs The ruling in the Supreme Court confirms state authority to regulate canine ownership.

Washington Supreme Court Tystice McReynolds Justice Mcleynolds New York State

Opening Fight to Reduce Southern House Representation

Representative Tinkham of Massachusetts introduced a resolution directing the house census committee to investigate disfranchisement of Negroes in the South and to recommend cutting down the representation of those states. The gesture marks the start of a long-debated effort to curb Southern political power by altering apportionment based on voting rights.

Washington Dee. T House of Representatives Tinkham Rep Massachusetts House Census Committee

Ship injunction set aside on shipping board powers

Washington December 7 The injunction against the shipping board forbidding the sale of former German passenger liners issued by the district supreme court on hearing by William Randolph Hearst was set aside by the district court of appeals. Congress authorization of sale later made the issue a moot point for the board. End Union Relations Boston December 7 The Clothing Manufacturers' association of Beaton voted to break off relations with the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.

Washington The Shipping Board Pnagenger District Supreme Court William Randolph Hearst District Court of Appeals Congress Boston Clothing Manufacturers’ Association of Beaton Amalgamated Clothing Workers of Asnerice

Markets Lose Ground Amid Mixed Grain and Livestock Prices

Grain prices show weakness in hard spring and soft winter wheat while rye, timothy, and clover hold. Live poultry, eggs, and butter list variable values with creamery extras commanding premiums. Cattle and hog markets reflect broad ranges from high quality to fair conditions as calves and sheep also trade amid fluctuating demand.

Timothy Turkays Minneapolis Ranier Lamba Gentlines Wethorn Ewes

Saving for Homes Inspires Savings Banks in City

Many hundreds of small depositors in city banks start savings accounts to accumulate funds for homes. The program is a solid foundation for solving housing needs, aiding both the city and the individuals who gain personal benefits from disciplined saving. The initiative fosters civic improvement and personal ambition toward home ownership.

Vaid Ife Nye Ohio State Journal

Terre Route Adopts Town Planning System For Growth

Terre Route Indiana adopts a town planning system to guide future growth and city appearance. It involves constructing civic buildings including a proposed consent with a 6,500 capacity facility. A basement exhibition hall for the city's industrial products is contemplated.

Terre Route Ind Popular Mechanics Magazine

Bayer Aspirin ad warns against imitations

An advertisement stresses that genuine Bayer aspirin bears the Bayer name on the package or tablets and cautions that counterfeit products are unsafe. It promotes Bayer aspirin for colds headaches neuralgia rheumatism earache toothache and pain with affordable twelve tablet boxes and larger packages sold by druggists. Senator Sorghum is quoted about social disorders and the Constitution while urging trust in real Bayer tablets.

Bownret Bayer Hamiy Tia Boxea Drugeists

Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root ad promises big cures for kidneys

A promotional tobacco style advert extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for kidney, liver, and bladder issues. It claims widespread testimonials from customers and a prominent druggist endorsement, urging readers to buy bottles by mail or in local drug stores and noting prices.

Dr. Kilmer Adirese Drewier

Close Scrutiny By The Hinaingham Age Berald

A fragment from the Hinaingham Age Berald notes a curious remark on a single piece bathlog sult and how an empely member of the fall sex views it with careful attention.

Bibbles Empely Hinaingham

Catb arn Talcum and Catlarn Toilet Trio Ad

An old advertisement extols Catb arn Talcum as a scented economical facial powder and perfume. It cites Catlarn Toilet Trio with Soup Ointment Talcum as a convenient choice. The copy questions if the man is respectable, noting his craft of hiding bodies for ladies. The ad links pursuit of desire with vision.

City and Country Home Ownership Factoid

A historical note states two thirds of American farmers own their homes while two thirds of city dwellers do not. The statement contrasts rural asset ownership with urban housing tenure, highlighting broad housing patterns across decades.

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