The New Treaty And Its Pacific Implications
The Washington conference endorses a four power pact expected to ease Pacific tensions. Analysts note it limits entangling alliances by reserving action to Congress and frames joint consultations if outside powers threaten signatories. The agreement aims at Sino-Japanese dynamics, Asia security, and a world peace via conference among four nations. Public support hinges on perceived parity with the league debate and dangers of a wider anti China leverage.
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Lodge
Pacific
Philippines
World Court
Russia
Germany
Japan
League of Nations
Europe
League
China
Far East
Muscatine to Hire Expert Engineer for Lighting Plant Cost
City council moves to engage a qualified electrical engineer to determine the cost of a proposed municipal lighting plant. The action aims to ensure voters receive a reliable estimate of the financial implications before deciding on the $250,000 proposal.
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Muscatine
Citizen guide to municipal light plant bond proposal
The article argues the bond proposal must specify what the money buys in equipment and how many consumers it would serve. It suggests hiring an independent expert to dispel misconceptions about funding a city light plant and to ensure informed citizen action before proceeding with the project.
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Pany
Helping Russia and the Farmer
President Harding proposes government purchase of 10 million bushels of corn and 1 million bushels of seed wheat for Russia. A $3 million appropriation would ease famine, aid farmers by expanding markets, and strengthen domestic trade while feeding starving Russians first.
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Harding
Russia
Peter
Paul
America
China
Congress Should Not Delay Bovine Tuberculosis Campaign
Dr. F H Thompson in Des Moines reports 3100 herds on Iowa's waiting list and 3000 treated as Congress prepares an appropriation. State funds exist but federal match is needed to finish the dairy herd clean-up, with Muscatine exempt from delay. National lawmakers should expedite cooperative aid for the milk supply and public health.
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F. H. Thompson
United States Animal Industry Department
Des Moines
Congress
General Assembly
Iowa
Wastefulness in Fame Highlighted by Fatty Arbuckle Tale
The Des Moines Capital notes how actors often squander wealth. Fatty Arbuckle held little cash when troubles began, his car and home furnishings were seized, and he reportedly earned about 3900 dollars weekly yet spent it all. Constance Talmadge’s husband reportedly loaned Arbuckle up to 30000 dollars in his fight for liberty.
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Fatty
Constance Talmadge
Arbuckle
Talmadge
Des Moines
Busses Replace Street Cars In England Progress In Motor Transport
England shows rapid progress in replacing street tramways with motor busses. At Olympia many fifteen seated buses with pneumatic tires and weather protection were displayed. Experts say a lighter fifteen seat on a 1 1/2 ton body is cheaper to run, easier to load, and a sound investment, though prices are not low. Some models include a sealed governor limiting speed to twenty mph.
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England
Olympia
London
Boston Transcript
Personal Health Service by Dr William Brady
A medical column offers readers guidance on personal health and hygiene with letters to Dr Brady. It includes responses on gynecologists, woman’s status, and social questions, plus simple home remedies for corns bunions and headaches.
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William Brady
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Dr. Brady
Life and Character Reading for Sagittarian Birthdates
Men born on this date often become physicians or surgeons and may excel on stage as musicians. They are refined and well dressed, with a love of home yet a urge to travel. Mars and Jupiter govern them, Sagittarius is the sign, diamond is the stone, and colors are rose and amber.
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Jupiter
Sagittarius
Notable births of artists and inventors in the 19th century
December 12 marks births of Mauritz F. H. De Haas, a renowned marine painter, and educator Cady Staley in 1840. Byron A. Brooks, born in 1845, was an author and inventor who introduced the shift key for typewriters.
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Mauritz F. H. de Haas
Cady Staley
Byron A. Brooks
Kepler Relies on Others Eyes to Build His Theories
Today’s Thought notes that a great man is formed by qualities suited to moments. It recalls Kepler the astronomer who, hampered by weak eyesight, depended on others’ observations to develop his theories.
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Kepler
Red Haired Nurse Heals a Christmas Tale of Love
Bill Stanton lies in a hospital bed with a bruised knee ankle and shoulder blade and dreams of Nellie Dean the red haired girl who slapped his face in childhood. His delirious longing leads to an engagement with Helen Van Cortlandt daughter of Dr. Van Cortlandt after she reveals she is Nellie in disguise.
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McClure
Bill
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Nellie Dean
Nellie
Helen
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