Harding reforms merit based diplomacy praised by league
Washington dispatch via Associated Press notes the Harding administration has moved toward removing rewards for political service in diplomatic postings. The National Civil Service Reform League committee lauds appointments of experienced diplomats and retention of qualified professionals, citing fewer nonexpert choices and ongoing merit system adherence in consular service through the first fifteen months.
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Washington
Associated Press
Harding
Thhe Committee On Foreign Service
National Civil Service Reform League
Hughes
Foreign ’Service
Flower Specialists Meet in Kansas City for Aug Meeting
Rare flower species will be exhibited at the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists gathering in Kansas City from August 15 to 17. Side events include sessions by the American Sweet Pea Society and the American Rose Society. The Aug 7 note lists attendees and highlights youth government figures in Tokio ages 50 to 65.
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Kansas City
Society of American Florists
American Sweet Pea Society
American" Rose Society
Will ban low flying over crowds in all US areas
Washington reports an aeronautic safety code to prohibit trickling over populous areas. The draft, prepared by standards and aviation bodies, anticipates unified civil military control and includes licenses, aircraft control, airport equipment, radio rules, and night landing aids ahead of a Wadsworth-Hicks bill passage.
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Washington
Associated Press
United States
Bureau of Standards
National Aeronautical Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
Wadsworth-Hicksbill
Bureau of Commercial Aviation
Department Bae Commerce
Wadsworth-Hicks Iil
Senate
House
National Aeronautic ‘Association
Army
Navy
Howard H. Coffin
Aircraft Production Board
Benedict Crowell
Mason M. Patrick
Army Air Service
W. F. Fultam
Naval Academy
Pacific Fleet
Iowa men must swim to graduate says university official
At the University of Iowa about 2400 men over six years learned to swim under I G Schroeder director of physical education for men to meet graduation requirements. He notes an average of 400 men per year learned to swim as essential exercise and safety, claiming 30 minutes can suffice with proper coordination. A local ad for Blue Ribbon Shoe Shop follows.
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Town City
University of Iowa
I. G. Schroeder
Schroeder
Ancient arrowhead workshop found in Kentucky caves
University of Kentucky geologist Professor Miller reports rockhouse shelters near Wayne and Mill Springs as former aboriginal arrowhead workshops. He notes rich finds of bones pottery and flint but no human remains, suggesting long term aboriginal use and Paleolithic-era activity. A third cave near Ford's Island yielded Indian burial remains with bones exposed along rock ledges.
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Lexington
tAssotiated Press
Y Miller
Depantt
Mit
University OE
Kentucky
Miller
Wayne Coun
Twen
Auenst Foerste
Dayton
Ises
Esai
Denny's 'Y
Is Springs
Mill Springs
Mammoth Cave
Cumberland River
Ford’s Island
Mrs Reba Purinton Rites Noted In Wichita Area
Mrs Reba Odetta Purinton died Friday morning of heart disease at her son George Purinton's home in Wichita. Born April 10, 1855 in Dubuque Iowa she married Simmion N. Purinton November 7 1874. Survived by five sons and one brother T T Todd of Guthrie Oklahoma. Her sons include FH Purinton A Purinton C B Purinton and S R Purinton plus S N Purinton of Wichita.
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Reba Odetta Purinton
George Purinton
Wichita
Dubuque
Iowa
Simmion N. Purinton
Lawrence
Purinton
Oldwatomie
Topeka
Traffic Fine Reports From Police Court
Roy Blanchard of Kanégas paid a $10 speeding fine before police court officials. George Collins settled a $2 jay driving fine. The Sarason tractor price listed at $445.00 appears a bargain at Ban ker's Garage. J. R. Holmes offers "Just Insurance" at 107 E. Seventh, phone 19.
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Roy Blanchard
Kanégas
George Collins
Jay
Sarason
Banker's
J. R. Holmes
Just Insurance
Branded Alabama Democrats vie for governor in tight primary
In a wide campaign sweep across Alabama, W W Plain Bill Brandon of Tuscaloosa and Bibb Graves of Montgomery campaign ahead of the Democratic primary. Both push strict prohibition enforcement, Graves opposing Sunday commercialized amusements and backing associational Americanism, veteran benefits, and convict policy reforms. Brandon champions tax relief, reduced state centralization, and keeping government closer to the people, with Brandon also serving as a probate judge.
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Birmingham
Ala
Associated Press
W. W. “Plain Bill’ Brandon
Tuscaloosa
Bibb Graves
Mont-gomery
Ov ‘Ernor
Graves
Brandon
State Tax Commission
Myrandan
Tuscaloosa County
Real Estate Transfers Across Several Parcels and Names
Real estate transfers list multiple grantees including Prank George, John A. MecQuiston, Charles Wilkey, Sarah D. Wolfe, Aaron Friedman, M A Gorrill and others. Considerable sums show nominal consideration and one through three tract sales. Properties include Lot 146, Block 4, Haskell Place, and various Coun St. Law and Fairgrounds Addd. parcels in Law and surrounding areas.
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George
MacMillen
John A. MecQuiston
Maude Tucker
St. Loy
Charles Wilkey
Olive Meuffels
Haskell Place
Adi
Sarah D. Wolfe
Ida J. Booth
Coun St
Aaron Friedman
Morris. Cohen
del. St
M. A. Gorrill
Ald. Brown
Fairgrounds
Democrats Run Wet in Indianapolis Campaign
The Indiana congressional races show several Democrats aligning with wet views on prohibition. Charles A. Bidanian in the fifth and Joseph J. Turk in the seventh are openly for repeal policies, while others remain neutral or undecided.
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Indianapolis
Avenue
Indiana
Charles A. Bidanian
Joseph JP. Turk
Canarapo Hs
Dry candidates fill line in party congressional slate
Arthur Greenwood Seeland John W Tyndall George L Moffett Samuel E Cook in the Eleventh are dry Democrats lack a Third district candidate after John Ewing’s death. Republicans list dry nominees for Congress led by Oscar R Luhring Oscar E Bland Samuel A Lambdin John S Benham Everett Sanders Richard N Elliott Merrill Moores A H Vestal Fred Purnell Will R Wood Milton Kraus Louis Fairfield Andrew J Hickey.
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Arthur Greenwood
Seeland
John W. Tyndall
George L. Moffett
Samuel E. Cook
John Ewing
Congress
Oscar R. Luhring
Oscar E. Bland
Samuel A. Lambdin
John S. Benham
Everett Sanders
Richard N. Elliott
Merrill Moores
A. H. Vestal
Fred §. Purnell
Will R. Wood
Milton Kraus
Louis Fairfield
Andrew J. Hickey
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