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Newspaper

Monticello Express

Location

Monticello, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1924

Page

4

Adoption of child labor amendment would extend federal farm work rules

A discussion notes that adoption of the proposed child labor amendment would let federal standards apply to rural farm work for children. It cites limited state coverage, with four states detailing agriculture rules and many youths still leaving school to work on farms across several states.

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Comptroller Dawes Presses for National Banks Protection

Henry M. Dawes, comptroller of the currency, urges Congress to preserve the national banking system and resist moves to abolish the office or expand branch banking. He argues independent control is needed to safeguard national banks and oppose conflicting interests. He contrasts private branch banks with a federally supervised reserve system.

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Red Flag Over White House Aimed by Soviet Instructions

President Coolidge and Secretary Hughes publicized authentic Soviet instructions to the Workers Party of America urging intensified revolutionary work to “raise the Red flag over the White House.” The State Department cited the ties between the Soviet regime and the Communist International.

White House Workers’ Party of America Ralse Cool Anary Hughes America Recognion Hughes Zinoviev Communist International Petrograd Soviet United States Department of Justice Russia Red Organization State Department Communist Party For Steklov Rus Sian Communist Party All- Russian Central Executive Committee Izvestia Soviet Russia Worker's Party of America W. Pp. A United States of North America

Coolidge Grants Amnesty and Frees 31 War Prisoners

President Coolidge commuting the sentences of all remaining war law violators releases 31 prisoners from Leavenworth. Among those freed are few convicted in 1919 for I W W activities in Kansas City Chicago and Sacramento. Haywood is reported as abroad in Russia or missing with various Red fortunes noted.

Coolidge Leavenworth Kan Kansas City Chicago Willam D Big Bill) Haywood Sacramento Newton D Beker James G. Harbord Charles H. Brent Episcopal Church Army Chaplain Service American Civil Liberties League Borah Toaho Congress United States C. J. Bourg Harry Lloyd Charles Ti, McKinnon James P. Thompson Alexander Cournos Burt Lorton James Rowan Big Bil Haywood Iussia Wis Reds

First State Reception at White House Wins Brilliance

President Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge received the diplomatic corps and about 2060 guests at the White House in the first state reception of the new administration. The blue room was filled with diplomats and officials as military aids lined the procession. The French ambassador Jusserand led the diplomatic line, followed by members of the cabinet and their wives in formal attire.

Omment Washington Ress Coolidge Highes

Costs Millions for One Battle

The article outlines the immense costs of British artillery in World War I, noting single bombardments for Ypres and Messines, daily expenditures, and total war credits. It compares daily spends, totals for France and other theaters, and Britain's rising national debt from 1914 to 1920, illustrating the scale of war funding and manpower.

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Colored Lumber By Weinberg and Renner Startup

A Philadelphia chemist Weinberg and German chemist Dr. Renner claim a method to dye and preserve lumber within two days at a cost under a dollar per tree. They plan commercial use next spring and show apparatus attached to a tree.

Weinberg Philadelphia Herbert Renner

Fossilized Oyster Found in Canada

Winnipeg reports a fossilized oyster unearthed by A G Shearer while plowing a hill near Pope Manitoba. Dr R C Wallace of the University of Manitoba suggests the oyster dates back to a pre glacial era and was carried by glacial ice millions of years before the current epoch.

Winnipeg A.G. Shearer Pope Manitoba R. C. Wallace University of Manitoba Shearer

Toll of Tuberculosis Decreased During 1922

The Department of Commerce cites census data showing 90 542 deaths from tuberculosis in 1922 United States with a rate of 07 per 10000 population, a drop of 24 since 1921. Colorado had the highest adjusted rate at 172.0 per 100 000 and Nebraska the lowest at 86.1. Mississippi posted the lowest white population rate at 64.6.

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Dog Leads Searchers to Scene of Owner's Death

Clar ence Meeks was found dead in Gunley River about 75 feet from his gun and duck bag on the riverbank. Authorities believe he went into the river to retrieve a shot duck and drowned. his dog guided searchers to the scene and fed them clues at the bank.

Swedes Develop Grain Drying Machine for Damp Weather

Stockholm reports a new Swedish contrivance that dries grain to counter damp conditions. The device promises cost savings for flour mills and could reduce the need to blend imported American grain.

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Legislative notes on budget and agriculture relief proposals

The report outlines Senate resolutions urging federal and state action to relieve farm economic hardship. It discusses jail repeal clauses, the push for a comprehensive state budget, and resistance to eliminating standing appropriations. It also notes code commission debates and payroll payment rulings during a holiday recess.

J. D. Buser Muscatine County Code Commission Buser Senate code /commission Fortieth General .Assembly Department of Agriculture Towa John Hammill State Auditor’s Office Ben J Gibson B.M. ‘Stoddard House Dutcher Iowa City Smith People of Iowa Cal “Bank Carrie Hammill Bucer

Iowa Progress and Problems Highlight State Developments

A scattered survey notes Iowa farm gains with higher crop values and better roads needed. It cites 104,082 miles of roads, 23 governors since statehood, and a push to enforce prohibition. It mentions agricultural leadership, veteran attendance plans, and federal road funds totaling about $6 million.

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Solons Demand Aid for Farmers in Iowa Senate

Iowa Senate Republicans mutinied against national leaders, passing Bowman concurrent resolution 26 to 16. The measure urges Washington to address economic inequities menacing Middle West farmers and seek immediate agricultural relief. The final text omits direct reference to the Republican party.

Senate Middle West Congress Lincoln McKinley Roosevelt Harding Iowa Bowman Washington State House United States

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