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Newspaper
Le Grand Reporter
Location
Le Grand, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1926
Page
1
Washington. Secretary Hoover predicts a prosperous 1926 with a stronger economy and higher living standards, driven by education, science, and efficiency. He cautions against reckless optimism, urges careful financial controls, and notes employment and savings at high levels while agriculture remains unsettled.
Vienna reports say Prince Carol of Roumania renounced the throne after summer romance with an Italian woman in Venice and rumors of his former wife Mile Lambrino. London dispatches cite love and court intrigue as motives, with some citing quarrels with Prime Minister Bratian as factors in his decision.
Dramatic ending to a old Chinese feud unfolds as Gen Hen Shu-cheng is killed while on a train at Langfang. Asa Shu-cheng known as Little Hsu, is alleged to have ordered the hit via Capt. Sa Cheng-wu, with Lu Ghien-chang executed in 1019 on Little Hsu's orders. Lu is a cousin of Feng Yu-hsiang, a noted Christian general.
Plymouth VI Col Coolidge father of the President sat up in a wheelchair for about half an hour and appeared not fatigued yet doctors said he has lost use of his legs due to faulty blood circulation. Dr Albert W. Cram of Bridgewater called the prospect of regaining the legs remote.
Columbus Ohio The American farmer will have a better year in 1926 than he has had since 1920. L J Taber master of the National Grange asserted in a speech at the dedication of a grange hall at Alton near here. He said agriculture faces problems but will do well to devote the coming 12 months to developing and strengthening cooperative marketing facilities and farm organization.
The Appellate court ruled that Chicago & Western Indians railroad must pay 576,391 to real estate and railway dealer John C. Fetzer. The decision confirms the substantial damage award in this property dispute.
Chicago Major F. L. Beals, supervisor of the ROTC program in city high schools, says pacifists are planning a concerted movement to remove ROTC from schools and colleges and asks for support from preparedness advocates.
Hongkong hotel almost totally destroyed by fire with all guests escaping. Fire crews fought the blaze and no serious injuries were reported as investigators began examining the damage and cause.
Milwaukee and Brewton consumers report relief from symptoms during the Change of Life after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs Annie Kwin sky of Milwaukee says six bottles helped, while Mrs Mattie Adams of Brewton notes headaches and backaches eased enough to work.
The second son of the Japanese emperor struggles with English articles. He confuses a plural noun with the article and questions the tutor about the word amen. This anecdote illustrates language quirks in royal education and echoes historic quotes about impossibility in dictionaries.
From farm to medicine the Dri Pierce plan promises a life of success through the Golden Medical Discovery sold in liquid form for 1.35 and tablets for 1.35 and 65 cents. It allegedly aids digestion, enriches the blood, and renews youthful vigor, with trial packages offered by sending a request to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Washington naval court of inquiry found no one at fault in the Shenandoah airship disaster. It blamed high velocity wind and external aerodynamic forces, noted judgment errors by officers but denied negligence, and urged no halt to heavier-than-air development despite cautionary findings.
Washington reports that almost 100000 federal taxpayers shared in a total refund of 151,885,415 from collections in the last fiscal year. The House Ways and Means Committee noted 134,107,773 returned for legally collected taxes, while 17,777,642 was refunded under the 1924 revenue act 25 percent reduction rule. Most refunds under 100 dollars, but many exceeded 100000 and two topped 1,000,000.
The first attempt at a world wide New Year radio celebration featured New York and London exchanging greetings and music via transoceanic superbroadcasting. Efforts aimed to rebroadcast coast to coast in the United States and reach the British Isles Europe South America and Hawaii.
New York official report states J Gordon Edwards long time director general of Fox Film corporation died of pneumonia. Born age fifty eight at St Anasette near Quebec Canada he joined Fox at its inception and directed over fifty features including Cleopatra Salome Nero The Silent Command and The Shepherd King.
A lone bandit with a revolver entered the McVickers theater treasurer’s office in the loop and escaped with 10000 in a bag as spectators watched. He left the treasurer his wife and other employees inside. The theft occurred during a busy theater session.
Rear Admiral Edwin Putnam, eighty five, retired from the United States Navy, died after a short illness in Portsmouth New Hampshire. Born in Bath Maine he enlisted in 1862 and served in the Civil War on the monitor Nahant.
A bomb detonated inside the archbishop's palace in Lisbon causing significant damage with no casualties reported. Police and emergency services investigated the scene as officials sought a motive. Local authorities urged calm amid the incident.
Five Buddhist treatises forming part of a Koreans collection for the Congressional library include ren yan ml ta to ch ng translated by eun yin nan ji o as Rules for Confession In the Temple of the Merciful One. Printed on Korean mulberry paper from wooden blocks in Chung Ch ng 1213 AD. Possibly the oldest printed book in the Library of Congress.
Fragmentary quotation about wisdom and choosing the right actions. Ambiguous source text limits clear attribution or context. No identifiable persons, organizations, places, or dates can be confirmed from the provided passage.
A bride defies tensions by inviting all who oppose her to attend her wedding. The ceremony marks a poignant gesture of reconciliation as she invites former rivals to witness the union.
A collection of quoted reflections and maxims on praise self interest and philanthropy. Phrases reference Cicero and Addison while offering terse observations on fame alimony and human behavior. The readable text presents as miscellaneous quotes rather than a unified article.
A Jewel City man waiting for three women to finish grooming a punctured tire visits a garage. There, the attendant is busy repairing a tire and is humorously described as a rubber corset inflater, while the scene hints at local political satire involving a Jewell Re publican.
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