Dewey Endorses Steady Naval Build Up Policy
Admiral Dewey and the Navy General Board urge a sustained naval expansion beyond 1920 with four battleships six destroyers and six submarines this year to reinforce national policies including the Monroe Doctrine open door in the Far East and exclusive control of the Panama Canal waters. They warn political swings should not derail a long term plan noting current ships would shift from reserve to active status and call for a bipartisan, consistent program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy General Board
Dewey
Bord
Daniels
Wilson
General Board
Panama Catial
Ontéa
Admiral Dewey
Indiana
Massachusatta
Oregon
Iowa
Board
Congress
Naval policy urged by general board in 1920
The general board presses for a definite naval policy and prompt congressional action. It argues the people must understand naval power to compel Congress to provide ships and funds, warning that failure to act yields national weakness and responsibility shifts to the legislative branch.
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General Board
Congress
Alon
Reminiscences of Long Ago Piety Years Ago and Thirty Years Ago
Reminiscences of Long Ago recalls piety years ago with skating on the river near the ferry landing and crowd scenes on the tee. Porty years ago notes November sixtieth eight citizens’ plans for housekeeping and quiet study, Judge Benson returning to Muscatine with family for winter, and cordial hopes they stay. Thirty years ago today marks a Sunday event with the county reflections.
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Ita
Soneludeg
Benson
Memorial Mass Fills Davenport Church for Father Laurent
A memorial service was held at St. Matting Catholic church for Father Philip Laurent with Davenport clergy leading and Davenport visitors from St. Mary's St. Anthony's St. Ambrose and St. Mary's prep. Rev Father Ryan of Davenport officiated the mass as celebrant with deacon Rev Flannery and sub-deacon Rev J T Flanagan. Other attendees included Rev Father Grieser Wad Tuadter and Rev Father Giglinger from Davenport and Fathers Jacobsmeker and Nolan from nearby towns.
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St.Ambros
Davenport
Father Grieser
St . Mary's Church
Wad Tuadter
Father Giglinger
Father Davin
Jacobsmeker
Washington
Lan
Nichols
Doctor Dunham Courts Rose Carroll At St Louis Meeting
Dr John Dunham pursues Rose Carroll amid romantic rivalries with Frederick Mayne. A St Louis convention visit triggers a tense pursuit as Dunham reveals his feelings and promises a future rose gift. Rose weighs Mayne and Dunham while Mayne plots and writes, culminating in a tense hotel reunion.
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Joanna Bingle
John Dunham
Tn Jove
Budinese
John
Yoyos
Tonis
Frederick Mayne, M.D
St. Louis
Gerose
Mayne
Carroll
Tose
Dacham
Tansy
John Danham
Dean
Jarrah
Local Notes From West Liberty Area
A long list of residents and visitors is recorded with many short notes: Carroll visits her daughter Amy in Iowa City. Kelso Chesebro returns home after days with friends. Misses Nichols Fogg and Luse return to Cedar Falls for school. many townspeople travel for business, shopping, or visiting relatives in Iowa City Davenport Muscatine and Des Moines. The Presbyterian bazaar at the W B C hall on December 8 includes dinner supper an apron sale and Christmas gifts.
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Liberty
C. Accburvis
Mlee Amy
Iowa
Kelso Chesebro
Town City
Mart .Chawberlain
West Branch
Ray
Dowlin
Gedar Rapids
Zoun Nichols
Clara Fogg
Marjorie Luse
Cedar Fells
Mrr
Ernese 'Rochaine
Donday
Bert Richard
Mandar
St. Paul
Lillian Stevens
Mt. Vernon
Irma Evans
Clarion
C. A. Walte
Ernest Schroeder
Earl Smal
Chicago
Mary
Mamilo Stapp
Columbus
Junction
Mima Propst
Elmer’ Evans
Vinton
Gertrude Mumm
Howse
Lone Tree
Ed. Priess
Lottie
Julia Bock Jerthlen
Cedar Falls
Mondby
Scholl
Ft. Madison
Feiss
Robert Heherling
Iowa City
Geo. Embree
Dorothy. Evans
Grinnell
G. Jenkins
Marengo
Indianola
John Dickerson
Atalisea
C. W. Morriz
Geo. Epbree
Jawa
Eveniga Misa Katle Neubauer
Portsmouth
Paul Wiese
Iittie
Local residents and visitors return home after Thanksgiving
In Brooklyn and Wilton area residents wrapped up Thanksgiving visits. Many travelers including Sirs and Ora J. W. Potter and son Alfred returned to Cedar Rapids. Mrs Coughlan and Mrs Maraball left for Muscatine for a three day visit. Miss Hudler visited Davenport, Mrs Sullivan toured Iowa City, and Miss Lee Tharp with daughter Iva shopped and visited relatives. The Ladies Aid meets Thursday afternoon and hosts will be honored. Others include Leonard Dice bound for Davenport, Miss Powell returning from Paton, Mrs Hall moving to Wilton, Earl Woodhouse returning to Ames, and Herman Budelier resuming studies in Muscatine. Clarance Brown headed back to Davenport after a Thanksgiving stay.
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Brooklyn
Wilton
Sirs
Ora
J. W. Potter and
Alfred
Cedar Rapids
J. ©. Coughlan i
C. ML. Maraball
Muscatine
Mias Val Hudler
Davanport
Chae
Henderson
Hain
Core Hoover
Robert Hickey
Jacob Shoerr
St. Louis
Nancy Plitt
Charles Whight
Charles Mockmore
Iowa City
Mary Powell
Paton
Norman Hall
Central City
Earl Woodhouse
Ames
Arents
Herman Budelier
Clarance Brown
Davenport
Local visitors greet townsfolk over Thanksgiving weekend
Several residents, including Miss Cleie Tarmer of Derby and Miss Bernice Keer, returned or arrived Monday for visits with relatives such as Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Brown and Dire. Tawies Davis, sharing holiday family time after Thanksgiving.
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Eral
I. R. Brown
Cleie Tarmer
Derby
Dire
Tawies Davis
Bernice Keer
Foley Kidney Pills Advertisement Claim
An advertisement warns of kidney trouble from neglect and lists symptoms such as backache nervousness and poor sleep. It asserts regular Foley Kidney Pills restore kidney and bladder health, ease rheumatic pains and irregular bladder action, and improve overall well being. The ad cites A We Worgan as the advertiser.
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We Worgan
Ely's Cream Balm Ad Secret Cold Relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion from cold or catarrh. It claims quick relief by warming the nostrils, opening passages, easing head pain and throat irritation, and stopping discharge. Includes a call to get a small bottle at any drug store.
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Grant Falm
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Moscow
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