Brand Whitlock Dies in France and Belgium legacy
Brand Whitlock, American minister to Belgium, earned Belgian admiration for aiding civilians and resisting German pressure. His relief organization distributed aid, helped halt deportations, and he reported on Edith Cavell. Former Toledo mayor, he served as ambassador from 1919, retiring in 1922, born to Rev. Elias D. Whitlock.
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Brand Whitlock
Alled Powers
Whitlock
Brussels
Germany
Edith Cavell
United States
Belgium
Ife
Toledo
Elias D. Whitlock
America
Hair Beauty Ointment and Soap Ad by Potter Drug Co
An advertisement from Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation of Malden Massachusetts promotes Give Your Hair New Beauty Ointment priced 23 and 50 cents with Soap at 2 cents. Proprietors listed as Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation.
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Potter Drug & Chemical Corporation
Malden
Mase
Inventor and writer Whitlock of Toledo
The article traces the life of Whitlock, a Toledo mayor and author. Born to abolitionist lineage in Massachusetts, he moved to Toledo as a youth, studied law, and built a political career on an independent ticket. He authored novels and essays addressing social issues while lecturing nationwide.
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Massachusetts
Joseph D. Brand
Jones
Brand
Toledo
Whitlock
Chicago
Chicago Herald
Altgeld
Mingis
John M. Palmer
Thirteenth District
Testimony Highlighted by His Political Experience
The fragment notes that his political experience uniquely fitted him to testify, underscoring the relevance of his background to the proceedings.
Chief Tapper opposes ad drive for Chiefs Assn magazine
Cedar Rapids officers were told Iowa Association of Police Chiefs agents planned to solicit ad space and donations for the group’s magazine. Chief Ray Tapper said he was not approached for introductions, would oppose solicitation if contacted, and would not sanction business-house solicitations in Cedar Rapids. He plans to join the association if given the chance.
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Iowa Association of Police Chiefs
Cedar Rapids
Ray Tapper
Tapper
Radio Antennae Fee Stricken From City Code
City council stricken a $1 radio antenna installation fee from a proposed electrical code. The ordinance, introduced Feb. 19 by Dan Kruidenier, revises and clarifies local electrical rules under national fire underwriter standards with no major change to inspections. Final action set for next Thursday.
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Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
W. H. Stepanek
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Biain
Austria-Hungary
William
Kroehler
Cretonn
Pici
Hall-Ekfelt
Chief Tapper
Assn. Magazine
French & Reeves Wholesale
3Rd Ave
Hea V
Penney
White
Sylvia White
Lece
BIG Mac
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