Senate Rejects Cash Bonus Bill Amid Veteran Protests
The Senate defeated the cash bonus measure 62 to 18 with veterans gathered near the Capitol. Opponents led by Norris and LaFollette argued for broader distribution, while Brookhart helped lead the fight. The defeat forecloses immediate passage and signals the President would veto any bill, with no override possible.
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United States Senate
House
Senate
Capitol
Hoover
Norris and
LaFollette
Brookhart
Congress
Bonus Army
Washington
Two kinds of public works emphasized by Hoover
The article discusses President Hoover distinguishing public works into general and income producing types. It cites a Civil Engineering letter arguing that only income producing works like waterworks toll bridges docks and toll tunnels justify government activity to relieve unemployment and avoid harming the budget.
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Treasury
Congress
Republican Party
Mr. Hoover
Hoover
Herbert S. Crocker
American Society of Civil Engineers
Civil Engineering
Drowning toll spurs safety steps as youths train
A Cedar river drowning toll rises this year prompting safety measures. The public safety department placed life belts on main bridges after a boy saved a girl near Center Point, credited to Boy Scouts training. It urges swimmers to seek lifesaving instruction at the Y M C A municipal beach or Marion pool.
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Cedar River
Department of Public Safety
Robert Hruska
Center Point
Boy Scouts
Marion Pool
Drys Hold Out For 2.75 Percent Whisky
The drys can do little more than wait for whisky at 2.75 percent. The line of negotiation and supply constraints appears to limit broader concessions.
Declined Presidential Nominations Across U.S. Parties
The article surveys historical cases where nominees declined presidential bids across parties. It cites 1872 Greeley supporters, 1904 Parker, 1916 Roosevelt, 1924 Lowden, and later refusals linked to third terms and political strategy, noting broader patterns of nonacceptance in party conventions.
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Greeley
Louisville
Charles O’connor
John Quincy Adams
O’connor
James Lion
Adams
Roosevelt
Progressive Party
Alton B. Parker
Lowden
Coolidge
Hayes
House of Representatives
Tilden
Letter From a Bald Headed Dad to His Flapper Daughter
A fragmented workshop of social commentary and humor, weaving advice to Louise with jabs at war era politics and culture. The father urges growth, patience, and acceptance of imperfect change, contrasting ideal and real life while peppering quirky observations and digressions about society.
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Louise
New York
Purely personal piffle by McIntyre and friends
A collage of personal quips and anecdotes from New York writers and celebrities. The piece name drops Andrew Melton Helen Wills Moody Basil Woon Raquel Miller Isadore Duncan James Barton Ted Healy George Jean Nathan and other figures. It sketches idle claims and reflections, including money, stage fright, and social notes.
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New York
Andrew Melton
Helen Wills Moody
Basil Woon
Maury H. B. Paul
Will Hogg
Texas Guinan
Bernard Shaw
Stock Exchange
Frank Buck
Vernon
Uou
Capital Question Horizontal Crossword Clues
A compact list of crossword clues across vertical and horizontal entries including capitals emblems and common nouns like market and street. covers geography and abstract terms with no explicit article context. The puzzle mixes multilingual and ethnic names, with several entries referring to places animals and objects.
Sheriff Sale Notice In Linn County Iowa
By virtue of a special execution directed from the Clerk of the District Court Linn County Iowa a judgment ob sginet Mee meer rt on the 27th day of Three Bund Twenty four and costs taxed at One Hundred Fifty two Dollars and Thirty three Cents I levy upon Northwest quarter Section 2 and Southeast quarter of to 21 Township 7 West Principal Meridian and will offer the same for sale at the same time and place in Linn County Iowa
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District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Tour Leader Sails for Liverpool After Montreal Departure
A. Laurance left today for Montreal where he will sail for Liverpool to lead a group of tourists touring England and the continent. Dr. and Mrs. Fred W. Bailey and daughter Alice head to Quebec to embark for a European trip with Dr. Bailey attending the International Congress of Otology in Paris. Miss Gyda Bates departs for Seattle for the national nurses convention and will join Miss Jessie Wales for a trip to Alaska. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Claypoole left for San Francisco. Miss Estella Swein travels east to the N E A convention in Boston and then to New York for a Columbia University summer course.
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Do. A. Laurance
Montreal
Liverpool
England
Fred W. Bailey
Alice
Quebec
Bailey
Paris
Gyda Bates
Seattle
Jessie Wales
Alaska
C. P. Claypoole
San Francisco
Estella Swein
Boston
New York
Columbia University
Personal Health Service Reflections From a Family Doctor
A physician recalls fifteen years in general practice noting a Colles fracture fee dispute, patient attitudes about money, and the lingering cataract debate. He contrasts older and Smith Indian eye methods, explaining the lens needs and astigmatism effects after surgery. The piece concludes with reflections on independence and self respect.
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Colle
John E Ely Joined Cedar Rapids Society Board
On June 18 1912 John E Ely of Cedar Rapids was appointed a member of the society. This action expands the organization’s active leadership with a local figure noted for civic involvement.
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John 8. Ely of
Cedar Rapids
The
Society
Blakley and Jones Tie 1902 Nuptials in Immaculate Conception
Miss Isabelle Cecelia Blakley and James F Jones wed today at Immaculate Conception with Very Rev Dean Mekota presiding. In Clutter, Joseph Mekota to speak at July 4 celebration. Cedar Rapids hosts Elks carnival with 100 plus travelers to Dubuque. Third Presbyterian Sunday school enjoyed a Linn Junction picnic. a six-car special train ran. City Marshal Joe Kozlovsky leaves First ward for Third after 33 years as political pillar.
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Isabelle Cecelia Blakley
James F Jones
Immaculate Conception Sonra
Dean Unn
Joseph Mekota
Clutter
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Third Presbyterian Church
Linn Junction
Joe Kozlovsky
The Skinny Winnies and Beliefs in Superstition
A 1932 piece discusses weight, mirrors, and self image, challenging the superstition that marks in foods or objects cause explosions. It emphasizes education and reason over fear, noting that individuals with curves are not doomed and urging critical thinking for young readers.
Notice of Special Execution in Linn County Iowa
By virtue of a Special Execution from the Clerk of the District Court of Linn County Iowa on June 7 1932 in favor of Frank Doupnik and the Estate of D Mentzer deceased executor Earl J North in rem for two thousand four hundred thirty one dollars and costs one hundred twenty dollars and have levied a bid on the estate in Linn County Iowa.
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District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Frank Doupnik
Earl J. North
D. Mentzer
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