Water Trustees Approve Plan for New Admin Building
Iowa City water trustees approve plans by O H Carpenter for a two story brick administration building at Third and Sycamore. Bids to raze the old city hall and erect the new structure open July 16 with work to start August 15 and finish by December 1.
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Iowa City
Municipal Water and Light Administration
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Sycamore Streets
Municipal Water Plant
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West Liberty Man Granted Decree in District Court
Adolph Range of West Liberty was granted a divorce from Perle Range and allowed to remarry at any time in a decree signed by Judge D. V. Jackson in district court Thursday.
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West Liberty
Perle Range
D. V. Jackson
Hoover seen as public figure and GOP nominee
Article notes Herbert Hoover as the Republican national convention nominee and describes his reduced public expression, the campaign’s strategic plan, and the broad, capable team supporting him to tackle major obstacles. It emphasizes his perceived lack of traditional political stance and his advertising and organizational strengths.
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Hoover
For Sale Today Crisp Home Made Potato Chips
Classified ad notes baked fresh potato chips offered today at the grocer. Chips described as homemade with likely local interest.
Hoover landslide secures nomination at party convention
The convention shows a dramatic shift as Hoover wins a lopsided first ballot with 13 votes from Illinois and four from Ohio. Delegates erupt with cheering as Hoover’s supporters stage a noisy, colorful parade while opposition remains subdued. Hoover pledges to lead with moral leadership and advance national welfare, promising to uphold Coolidge era values and address future challenges.
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Lllnois
Ohio
Hoover
Hoover Pledges Best Within Him at Party Convention
The speech declares a new era and forces in economic life demanding constant study and effort to maintain prosperity peace and contentment. The convention affirms party principles and defines policy as in two prior generations.
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America
United States
Republican Party
Calvin Coolidge
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Borah nominates Curtis for vice president at convention
Senator Borah nominated Charles Curtis of Kansas for vice president amid a cheering Kansas speech against the McNary Haugen farm plank. The Idahoan speaker praised Curtis for patriotism and loyalty to the Republican Party and the nation.
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Borah
Congress of the United States
Kansas
Senate
Middle West
Republican Party
United States
Charles Curtis
Channing Cox
Governor Fuller
Massachusetts
B. Loring Young
Weston
Mass
Mello-Glo Face Powder Promises Pure, Long-Lasting Wear
McColm & Co introduces MELLO-GLO a new French processed face powder. It claims to protect complexions in all weather without drying or clogging pores and staying on longer. The ad touts purity and fine texture for enhanced beauty.
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McColm & Co
Local Nuptials For Mise Dessie Riley And Charles Young
Mise Dessie F Riley, a Muscatine resident for a year and former Crawfordsville resident, married Charles E Young of Grandview at 2 30 Thursday afternoon in the Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal church par sonage officiated by Rev W S Gardner. They will reside on a farm one mile north of Grandview. The Ladies of the Elks met Thursday afternoon with Mesdames G B Samuel, B Layton, A F Betsner, J Johnston, Roy Zoller and Edna Sievers as hostesses.
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Mise Dessie F. Riley
Muscatine
Crawfordsville
Charles E. Young
Grandview
Park Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
W S. Gardner
Ladies of the Elks
Mesdames G. B. Samuel
B. Layton
A. F. Betsner
J. Johnston
Roy Zoller
Edna Sievers
Record Visitor Hurdle at London Zoo Breaks Previous Footfall
Last year marked a record for the London Zoo with 2,158,208 visitors passing the turnstiles, more than any prior year and signaling strong public interest in the famed institution.
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London Zoo
Ambulance Calls in New York City Run About Every Three Minutes
New York City ambulance dispatch data show an average of one call every three and a half minutes, reflecting high emergency demand and steady response needs across boroughs.
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New York City
Starboard Right Side of Vessel Explained
The term starboard refers to the right side of a ship when facing forward. It originates from a nautical practice and is used in navigation to distinguish directions on board vessels.
Helen Taft Led Bryn Mawr College in Past Years
Helen Taft, daughter of President William Howard Taft, served as president of Bryn Mawr College at one point in its history, marking a notable chapter in the institution's leadership lineage.
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William Taft
Helen
Bryn Mawr College
Coolidge Endorsement Event Opens Visit in Duluth
President Coolidge arrived to a half block welcoming committee as Duluth crowds gathered with the Superior public school band in the background. Mrs Coolidge planned a train trip toward Winneboujou near Cedar Island lodge, while Maj. James Coupal listed train travel as easier than a long car ride.
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