Wilson Backers May Fight Pact Move
Democratic senators show growing dissatisfaction with the four power Pacific treaty amid debate over Wilson doctrines. Underwood and Hitchcock support the pact, while opposition lacks enough votes to defeat it, and party leaders study the agreement before further public discussion.
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Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
League of Nations
Mr. Wilson
Wilson
Clemenceau
Paris
Manchester
Democras
O. K
Underwood
Hitchcock
Foreign Relations Committee
Harding
Senate
Davenport Scout Rumor Ties OConnor to City
Davenport Iowa December 14 rumors spread that Tommy O'Connor and a gang passed through the city last night. An automobile was found partly burned a mile west of Aro in Scott county, with a smaller car following into town around 830. Residents say the two cars stopped at a store for water then fled. the larger car likely wrecked during the spree. License numbers were said to be obliterated.
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Davenport
Iowa
Tommy O'Connor
Aro
Scott County
Mount Africa Lighthouse Near Dijon Aims For Vast Beam
The planned lighthouse on Mount Africa near Dijon France targets an air station and eastern southbound airway. Its two lamp groups will produce 2 000 900 000 candle power with a flash visible for about 200 miles.
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Mount Africa
Dijon
France
Europe
Attractive Program At Young People’s Meeting
The annual meeting of the Young People’s society of the First Baptist church featured a pantomime The House That Jack Built performed by Ray Reesink Frank Schmidt Jerome Hughes Clarence Shoemaker and Misses Marguerite Hinkel and Lillian Stolzenau Fifty members attended and enjoyed games a social hour and a program Officers elected include President Ella Friedert sen Vice President Helen Miller Secretary Ed Hagermann Treasurer Ruby Brown and committee chairs Reesink Schmidt Stolzenau and Shoemaker The group plans socials on the second Tuesday of each month plus Sunday evening devotions.
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Jack
Young People’s Society of the
First Baptist Church
Ray Reesink
Frank Schmidt
Jerome Hughes
Clarence*Shoemaker
Marguerite Hinkel
Lillian Stolzenau
Ella Friedericksen
Helen Miller
Ed Hagermann
Ruby Brown
Myrtle Shoemaker
Mona Council Elects New Officers At Annual Meeting
The Mona Council Degree of Pocahontas elected new officers at its annual meeting held Tuesday evening at the Red Men hall. Officers named include Prophetess Mrs. M. Henderschott Pocahontas Mrs. Marie Armstrong Winona Miss Mollie Hauck Pohatan August Friese Keeper of Records Mrs. Fannie Richman Keeper of Wampum John Reynolds Collector of Wampum Eugene Carroll Trustee for three years Mrs. Lulu Young. A special initiatory service is planned for Tuesday December 27 and installation on Tuesday January 10 with Davenport officers in charge. The meeting was well attended.
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Mona Council
Pocahontas
Red Men
Davenport
Prophetess
M. Henderschott
Marie Armstrong
Winona
Mollie Hauck
Pohatan
August Friese
Fannie Richman
John Reynolds
Eugene Carroll
Lulu Young
Banner Lodge Elects Officers For New Year
The Banner Lodge Degree of Honor elected officers at its annual meeting held Tuesday at the lodge hall. An all business eve and social afternoon followed by a 6 o’clock dinner. Newly chosen: President Mrs. Frank Walters First vice president Mrs. H G Detthof Second vice president Mrs. Will Hillmer Financial secretary Mrs. S Lorenzel Treasurer Mrs. J R Mark Usher Mrs. John Achter Assistant Usher Mrs. Joe Kranz Inside watchman Mrs. Henry Crone Outside watchman Mrs. Clarence Kliffenbach Pianiste Mrs. John Tillie Physicians Mrs. J L Klein and G D Lezotte Trustee Mrs. Julia Bitzer Representative to Grand Lodge Mrs. J R Mark Alternate Mrs. John Tillie.
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The
Banner Lodge
Degree of Honor
Frank Walters
H. G. Detthof
Will Hillmer
S. Lorenzen
J. R. Mark
John Achter
Joe Kranz
Watchman
Henry Crone
Clarence Kliffenbach
John Tillie
J. L. Klein
United States possessions papers at Twentieth Century club meet
A study meeting at Mrs. Millar Riggs’s home featured papers on the Virgin Islands by Mrs. Cook the Philippines by Mrs. Thompson Alaska by Mrs. Hakes Yap by Mrs. Reuling and Hawaii by Mrs. Riggs. Current events and roll call followed with plans for January 3 at Mrs. St John’s home and upcoming readings on law making books and the Iowa constitution.
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United States Possessions
Twentieth Century Club
Millar Riggs
East Seventh Street
Virgin Island
R. S. Cook
Philippine Islands
Robert Thompson
Hawaii
Riggs
Alaska
Webster Hakes
Island of
Yap
J. R. Reuling
J. H. St. John
Cherry Street
Will McQuesten
J. T. Martin
J. W. Merrill
Christmas Work Arranged for Rhoda Bible Class
Arrangements for Christmas work of the Rhoda Bible class of the Protestant Evangelical church were set at a church meeting. A Christmas party is planned for December 29 at Mrs. E. B. Molis home with a gift exchange. The class will also assemble a basket for a needy city family and Jan 12 work session hostesses are Miss Elsie Drewes Mrs. E. Phillips Mrs. Esther Congell and Mrs. Tina Anderson.
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Rhoda Bible
Protestant Evangelical Church
E. B. Molis
Elsie Drewes
E. Phillips
Esther Congell
Tina Anderson
Attractive program by Zen ith Blue Triangle club for industrial girls
The Zen ith Blue Triangle club offered an attractive program at a city party for industrial girls Tuesday evening at the Y M C A rooms. The program featured a dramatization The Ballad of Mary Jane, a monologue by Mrs Daisy Wilvert and vocal solos by Miss Carlanna Diercks. Christmas decorations and a prettily decorated tree enhanced the scene as games and contests wrapped the season event.
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Mary Jane
Daisy Wilvert
Carlenna Diercks
Zenith Blue Triangle Club
Y. W
Oneida Club Hosts Christmas Party At Louise Schmeichel Home
Miss Louise Schmeichel entertained Oneida club members at a Christmas party on Tuesday evening at her New Hampshire street residence. The group formed earlier in the month with Miss Verna Schjipf as president. Decorations were festive, luncheon favors red and green, and music and games provided entertainment followed by a Christmas gift exchange. A new session is planned in two weeks.
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Oneida Club
Louise Schmeichel
New Hampshire Street
Verna Schjipf
Girls' Friendly Society Plans Christmas Toys for Day Nursery
At Trinity Episcopal church the Girls' Friendly Society began making Christmas toys for the Day Nursery children. Miss Mary T. Robe of the YWCA spoke on "The Kingdom of Our Thoughts." Misses Olivia Leach and Eurich Mucha hosted the meeting.
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Girls Friendly Society
Girls’ Friendly Society
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mary T. Robe
Olivia Leach
Eurich Mucha
Presbyterian Society Plans Finalize Sale at Millinery Shop
The Ladies Aid of the First Presbyterian Church will finish plats for a fancywork sale at Banker millinery shop. A Thursday afternoon meeting in church parlors will include sewing. Hostesses are Mesdames Wigim Warner Will Wiley Agnew and Allbee.
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Presbyterian Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Presbyterian Church
Banker Millinery
Adam Wigim
E. M. Warner
Co. H. Will
J. R. Wiley
L. Agnew
Gustavus Allbee
Young Woman's Guild Meets at First Presbyterian Church
With strong attendance the Young Woman's Guild of the First Presbyterian church gathered Tuesday evening in the church parlors. After a brief business session a social hour followed. Misses Kate Funck Cora Funck Ella Gertenbach and Hazel Hold led the entertainment. The guild will meet for a social session in one month.
Backward Social Feature At Annual Dues Meet
A backward social will be a feature of the FPWorth League annual dues paying meet. Members are invited to participate in the lighthearted event as part of the program, highlighting a social twist in the proceedings.
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Fpworth League
Epworth League Event Seeks Festive Dress and Fun
The Epworth League of the First Methodist Episcopal church plans an 8 o'clock Friday evening gathering in the banquet rooms. A fine will be imposed on members not suitably dressed. The program, including games and contests, is run by the league's fourth department and treasurer.
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Ing
Epworth League
First Methodist Episcopal Church
League
Conditions in Turkey Discussed by Local Circle
Miss Anna Mc Coy spoke to the Women's Mission circle at the First Baptist church on Turkey’s current conditions and past years' contrasts, noting her Marsovan missionary work. A January meeting program was planned.
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Turkey
Anna McCoy
Women’s Mission Circle
The
First Baptist Church
Miss McCoy
Marsovan
Grace Samuels
Verna Zoller
Ladies of the Elks hold meeting and card party
A combined business meeting and card party for Ladies of the Elks members will convene Thursday afternoon at 2 30. Hostesses include Mesdames George Pitchforth Ralph J Leysen John Rosenmund and Ed Ogilvie.
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Ladies of the Elks’ Club
George Pitchforth
Ralph J. Leysen
John Rosenmund
Ed. Ogilvie
Murdered Iowa teachers spur call for rural school reform
L. H. Minkel, president of the Iowa State Teachers Association and Fort Dodge superintendent, urges speedier reorganization of rural schools after the killings of Miss Thorsdale in Polk county and Miss Magnusen in Allamakee county. He says safety, protection, and comfort for pupils and teachers must come first.
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Associated Press
Fort Dodge
M A
Iowa
Thorsdale
Polk County
Magnusen
Allamakee County
L. H. Minkel
Iowa State Teachers’ Association
Fort Dodge Public
Natives of British New Guinea Serve Lime to Guests
A brief note describes natives of British New Guinea offering lime to visiting guests, illustrating local hospitality customs and social etiquette in the region.
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British New Guinea
Chinese Seeks Abrogation of Twenty One Demands
The Chinese delegation at the Washington conference asked the powers’ Far Eastern committee to abrogate the twenty one demands treaty of 1915 and all treaties granting spheres of influence in China. They argued the 1915 terms were imposed under duress by Japan and urged cancellation of related treaties. Japanese delegates asked for time to study the statements before discussion. The committee adjourned until tomorrow as work continues on China tariff changes.
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Washington, D.C
Associated Press
Washington
China
Far Eastern Committee
Underwood
Blind sea veteran mans special typewriter in hospital
Carl Bronner Jr a world war sailor in the Government hospital at Evergreen Md though blind deaf in one ear and with both hands missing has become an expert typist. His specially constructed machine and artificial hands let him write as rapidly as the average typist.
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Carl Bronner, Jr
Government
Evergreen
Bronner
Public school history books favor explorers inventors peace
Educators say new history texts stress peaceful episodes and scientific progress over warlike figures like Caesar and Napoleon, arguing the world is tired of war and seeks a spirit of peace.
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Caesar
Napoleon
Film Star Mary Pickford Brings Paris Couture To America
Mary Pickford returns from Europe with fourteen trunks of finery and a new fashion verdict. She favors shorter sleeves and longer skirts with bold belts and animal fur trim. The star showcases her wardrobe and notes a near ten thousand dollar import duty on her Paris garments.
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New York
Mary Pickford
Doug
Mary
Peeper Is Killed by Police in Sioux City
Clarence Hanson aged 30 was shot and killed by a Sioux City police officer who had been called to arrest a man peeping into windows. Hanson ran when ordered to halt and was fatally shot during the incident early this morning.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Clarence Hanson
Hanson
Hait
Trolley Car Speech System Demonstrated in Schenectady
A new communication system for electric railroads successfully transmitted a telephone message from a moving trolley car over the line powering the trolley to a substation three miles away in Schenectady New York. The test shows spoken messages can be sent along the same wires used for traction power.
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Schenectady
N. Y
Wine rush as central European output finds buyers abroad
With the German mark at a low value, hundreds of Belgians Frenchmen and Hollanders are buying nearly the entire German wine output of 1921. The note highlights international demand lifting prices and signaling a busy export season amid postwar trade shifts.
Naval arms talks near accord on Pacific fortifications
Washington notes say Washington and Tokyo agree on substituting ships within a limitation plan while Britain seeks balance. The program would fix a status quo for Pacific fortifications leaving Hawaii Japan Australia and New Zealand free from the clause.
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Washington, D. C
Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Colorado
Delaware
North Dakota
Great Britain
Pacific
Hawaii
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Daring Thieves Grab Auto Here
Automobile thieves stole an Oakland car owned by N. E. McGill of Grandview between 1 and 2 pm. The vehicle was taken from the curb on Second Street near Sycamore after Mr. McGill parked it on arrival in the city. Police were notified and alerted surrounding towns with a description.
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Oakland
N. E. McGill
Grandview
Second Street
Sycamore
McGill
High Peruvian towns host top-altitude American mining
Ticleo and Oroya in Peru sit 12 000 to 14 000 feet above sea level and are the highest inhabited places in the world. They are centers of extensive American mining operations.
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Ticleo
Oroya
Peru
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O’connor
Muscatine
East Second ST
Rhoda
Young Woman’s Guild
Dick Stoll, Jr
Edwin P. Morrow
Stoll
Lexington
J. J. Havercamp
J. E. Havercamp
L. L. C. Club
Iowa Avenue
W. R C. Industrial
Maccabee Hall
Effie McElroy
Mary Cullen
Kate Bast
Kate Dunker
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Henderson Drug Store
Scott
Third Street
Joseph Bilkey
F. C. Martolph
Shippers’ Association
Chicago
Henry D. Fisher
Sampson Street
Sue Stanwood
Beggs Street
J. B. McNeil
Mt. Pleasant Association
Our
Hershey State Bank
Christmas Savings Club Bank
Peeper
America
Britain
NEW Ships
Islands
Teis
Seigel & Broad
J.F. Freyermuth
Walnut St
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