Global political shifts and defense moves noted in Washington report
A wide range of 1920s policy items appear with bills and confirmations in Washington. Measures include finance and tax waivers, helium production control, a Potomac memorial bridge, and federal retirement act liberalization. Key nominations and votes surface alongside defense, diplomacy, and domestic policy updates.
Notable 1919 world figures and events report
Retired Maj. Gen. William Crozier broke a leg in China after being thrown from his horse on the legation path at Peking. Swedish former premier Hjalmar Branting died in Stockholm. Gloria Swanson, ill in Paris, has passed the crisis period of her illness. The Marquis de la Falaise de la Coudray expressed optimism for the marquise’s recovery within weeks. Fifteen sailors narrowly escaped death when the revenue cutter Saga was burned at Halifax. Icelandic seas losses believed to include eighty four men in fierce seas. Sardish rebel forces repulsed by Turkish troops at Kharput and Elaziz, the latter recently captured by rebels. Soviet ambassador failed to block use of parade grounds near the Russian legation in Peking by American embassy troops. One thousand Trans-Jordan inhabitants killed with many wounded after 10,000 Wahibi tribesmen crossed from Damascus. Friedrich Ebert, first president of the German republic, died in Berlin after an appendicitis operation. peritonitis developed. Ebert born in Heidelberg in 1871. elected president February 11, 1919.
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Iowa state news rounds up Iowa milestones and industry
Iowa City marks seventy eighth anniversary while Council Bluffs directory cites a 49221 population. Waterloo opens Allen Memorial Hospital with 1000 attendees, costing 160000. Cedar Falls buys 17660 in power plant gear. Shenandoah armory opens March 10. Mapleton condemns medicine shows. OsKaloosa buys ten more horses for its cavalry squadron. Iowa Falls to launch rat and mouse trap company with 10000 capital. Weaver State Bank reopens under new management. Des Moines Garden Club to conserve wild flowers and birds. Malcom Savings Bank reorganized and resumes business. WOI radio shifts to 270 meters after DC conference. Grand Short horn sale nets 1000 for Ames. Farmers study milk in diet at ToW, Pella bans dancing. Future farm wages set 45 to 50 monthly. county spoils offer 100 reward for chicken theft. Iowa cattle feeders event set for March 27 with 2-year steers and feed rations. Apple spraying to curb worms. 30000 trees in Johnson county to be sprayed. Towans drink 500 cups coffee per person yearly. Iowa industry products total 745060900 dollars annually.
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Program of legislation mapped out in Iowa roads bill
A joint highways subcommittee bill maps a temporary plan placing primary road construction and maintenance under the highway commission, with secondary roads under county boards and township trustees. It abolishes primary special assessments, refunds past levies within ten years, and outlines funding of about 8.83 million dollars annually for debt and construction, plus 370 thousand per year by fifteen counties for secondary roads.
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3-Cent Gas Tax Gains Support In Both Houses
The Iowa General Assembly shows a swing to a 3 cent gasoline levy replacing the 2 cent plan. Governor Hammill's recommendations influence the shift, with Senator Bergman's bill carrying the amendment when reported by Ways and Means. Representative Blake confirms the house committee will include the 3 cent levy.
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Iowa news briefs on taxes roads and health
Crawford county touts its wolf hunter group in Iowa. Harlan Danish Lutheran church plans a new hospital if approved. Jefferson voters to decide a 2 mill tax at late March city election. Two seed analysts join Iowa agriculture to handle seed samples this spring. Des Moines to plan a sewage system costing over 2.6 million to curb pollution of the Des Moines River. A Des Moines doctor warns about feet and locomotion with heel and toe loss. Iowa senators push Gilchrist constitutional amendment redistricting by county population to avoid overrepresentation.
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The Crucifixion Lesson on Luke 23 38 46 and Its Lessons
A religious study outline on Jesus crucifixion from Luke 23 38 46. It explores Calvary the thieves on the crosses Jesus forgiving love and the world’s varied reactions. The lesson urges teachers and pupils to see Christ's death as atonement and personal salvation.
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In This Life We Learn Patience and Self Denial
A reflective quote from George MacDonald on life lessons earned through patience and self control, noting absence of comforting presence in earthly mansions and the solitary responsibility of personal growth.
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Foundation of Peace and the Peacemakers
A fragmented meditation on peace principles. It argues that lasting peace rests on sound, guiding ethics and firm foundations. The text emphasizes enduring values and the need for stable, principled conduct among people.
Joint Ease for Rheumatism Ad Promises Fast Relief
When rheumatism settles on joints it causes agony and misery. Joint Ease is advertised as the one remedy that brings quick and lasting relief regardless of chronicity. It claims to be for joint trouble only, a clean penetrating preparation recommended by druggists, with relief following when joint agony gets out.
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