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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1922

Page

6

President Harding calls Congress for November 20 session

President Harding called Congress to convene in extra session on November 20 1922 to tackle ship aid legislation. Leaders say passage of the bill is expected within a week once debate opens, though the call itself makes no explicit mention of the measure.

Washington House Harding Congress of the United States Warren G. Harding United States of America Congress United States Pperson

Walton vows simple inaugural with square dance barbecue

Oklahoma City on November 10 reports Governor elect Jack Walton will skip an inaugural ball. He promises a single large square dance and barbecue in January. He says plug hats will be barred and characterizes his win as the Farmer Labor choice.

Oklahoma City Jack Walton Alree Farmer‘Labor

Individual wealth grows in October rise to 41.44 per capita

Washington May 10. Treasury report shows per capita circulation of money increased 46 cents in October. On November 1 the figure stood at 41.44, up from 41.04 on October 1. The data reflects broader gains in personal wealth during the period.

Washington The Treasury England England and Wales England and Wales

Davis credits working man in governor race remark

Topeka reports Jonathan M. Davis, the successful Democratic candidate for governor, praised the working man with grease on his face over the polished politician, reflecting on the campaign dynamics in Kansas.

Kansas Topeka Kan Jonathan M. Davis

Heiress to Wed Poor Man in Chicago Announcement

Formal announce ment of the engagement of Dellora Angall nineteen year old heiress to the 880,000,000 Gates estate to Lester Norris twenty one son of Cal Norris village undertaker at St. Charles NL and an influential citizen who made Chersday. Clemenceau Urges Peace Paris November 10 Fence in Europe must be based on friendly relations between America Great Britain and France former Premier Clemenceau said before leaving for the United States.

Chicago Dellora Angall Gates Lester Norris Cal” Norris St. Chasles Clemenceau Paris Europe America Great Huntain France United States

Four Killed in Wreck Near Everett Washington

Everett Wash Nov 10 Veath of J H Margott of Seattle reports four killed in derailment of two freight cars pulling a fast milk train east of the Great Northern line. Rescue crews rushed to the wreck site as authorities investigated the cause and identified victims. The incident disrupted service and drew urgent attention from railroad officials and local emergency responders.

Everett Wash J. H. Margott Seattle Great Northern

Hut supporters back veterans crafts in Los Angeles

In downtown Los Angeles a charity store named the Hut helps veterans emerging from hospitals or home-bound disabled veterans sell crafts and learn trades. Notable backers include Rupert Hughes and editors from the Los Angeles Times and Evening Express. The Needlework Guild funded start up with 32 000 dollars and the American Legion pledged 250 dollars.

Los Angeles Ware Rupert Hughes Edward A. Dickson The Los Angeles Evening Express Harry Chandler Los Angeles’ Times Hays Rice Stanley Chapman Otis M. Cole Magnin A. Strauss Roy L. Laswell John J. Urquhart J. R. Coffman Daisy O. Danzinger American Legion Hughes Los Angeles County Needlework Guild of America

Minneapolis Little Colonel leads Legion pride in Minnesota

Mayor George B. Leach of Minneapolis, nicknamed the Little Colonel, exemplifies the Legion spirit as a war veteran who rose to public trust. The piece notes other Minnesota mayors active in the American Legion and highlights Leach’s wartime service in the One Hundred and Fifty-first field artillery, part of the Rainbow division, with multiple decorations.

Minneapolis George B. Leach Minnesota American Legion Twin Cities Another Legion Nelson St. Paul Gophera Bowen Leach One Hundred and Fifty-first Field Artillery United States Army Ita United States National Guard

Farm Organization Formed After Legion Convention in York

Nebraska sailors and Marie attended the state Legion Convention at York and formed an organization for social purposes.

Nebraska Sailors Marie State Legion York Néb

Revered Baptist Preacher Endorses Tanlac Across Denominations

Rev B M Bridges of Mooresboro endorses Tanlac praising appetite, renewed strength, and better sleep after a long struggle with indigestion and nervousness. He says the medicine rebuilt his health, helped him eat, sleep, and gain weight, and urges others in need to try the remedy.

Fehieh Mooresboro, N Toniac

Massachusetts Senator railing at office seekers

Senator Lodge decries candidates as the bane of a legislator’s existence saying government positions are more than graft and require able workers to run the nation. He mocks a candidate who confused South Bend with a morning exercise. }}

Senator Lodge Massachusetts Avorld South Bend

If Any Diplomas Left I Will Take One

A Brightwood branch library story notes a girl who shows not enough interest to read ten books for a diploma. After winners received their diplomas, she quips she will take one if any remain, reflecting a lighthearted lapse in the contest spirit.

Brightwood Branch Mbrary Indianapolis News

Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing for All Items

An ad claims Diamond Dyes let any woman dye or tint dresses, draperies, and even household textiles with guaranteed non spotting results. Also notes a new book-end invention using rollers and a spring to keep books together, and a quip about someone trying to cheat the customs house.

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