Lawson Chance to Testify Sparks Probe into Leaks
Washington awaits as Representative Wood presses for a congressional inquiry into leaks on Wilson era diplomacy. Lawson claims he can prove a leak exists and may testify. Henry of the rules committee invites Lawson to share facts, warning no action before holidays. Wood hunts new leads while pursuing the broad probe.
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Wastiington
Thomas W. Lawson
Washington
Congress
Lawson
Henry
House Rules Committee
Wood
Wall Street
Wilson
Rules Committee
Federal farm loan banks sites named across 12 districts
The Farm Loan Board announced 12 district locations for federal farm loan banks with districts spanning New England to the Pacific. District 1 covers New England and New Jersey. District 2 includes Pennsylvania through D.C.. District 3 Georgia and Florida. District 4 Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee. District 5 Alabama Mississippi Louisiana. District 6 Illinois Missouri Arkansas. District 7 Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota North Dakota. District 8 Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming. District 9 Oklahoma Kansas Colorado New Mexico. District 10 Texas. District 11 California Nevada Utah Arizona. District 12 Washington Oregon Montana Idaho.
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Farm Loan Board
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Louisiana
Illinois
Missouri
Arkansas
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
Tiowa
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
New Mexico
Texas
California
Nevada
Utah
Arizona
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Tornado Kills Twelve in Central Arkansas Storm
Twelve persons were killed and about 23 injured as a tornado swept central Arkansas late Tuesday. Reports say roads and lines were damaged, with property damage estimated around 1 million dollars. Some shelters and farms reported no injuries while concern over a state convict farm at Tucker subsided.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Tucker
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by Cottonwood Bank Official
A Bank of Cottonwood Texas vice president writes that Foley Kidney Pills bring relief from kidney trouble and related pains. He claims the medicine eases aches backache sleeplessness and bladder disorders and purifies the blood. Miller & Arthur Drug Co advertises.
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T. ‘J. Norrell
V. P.bank of
Lloyd George England's war crisis leader profile
An intimate study of Lloyd George, the Welsh politician who rose from schoolhouse roots to Britain's prime minister and war leader. The piece traces his rebellious beginnings, rise through Parliament, dexterous leadership, and pivotal role as chancellor and war minister shaping Britain's home front and munitions effort.
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Isaac F. Marcosson
England
Great Britain
Mr. Marcossom
Lloyd George
Survivor of Quantrall raid dies in Kansas City
Jos B Matter 87, a Kansas pioneer and one of the few survivors of the Quantrall guerrilla raid on Lawrence during the Civil War, died Tuesday night at his daughter's home in Kansas City Kansas. He recalled how his wife rolled him and his brother in a carpet to escape the burning house as raiders looted and fired it.
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Kansas City
Jos
B. Matter
Kansas
Lawrence
Kan
Matter
Sweden Sends Peace Note to Belligerents in War
Washington dispatches report that Sweden has addressed a peace note to the belligerents and sent copies to neutrals, requesting consideration of the terms of peace. The communication signals Sweden’s mediation effort amid ongoing hostilities.
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Sweden
Washington
Copjee
Villa forces seize Torreon confirms capture
Official confirmation from Carranza Consul Bravo states Torreon is occupied by Villa troops. General Talaante evacuated with 1500 de facto troops due to a stronger opposing force. Bravo denies reports of an understanding with Villa by Gen Marquia at Chihuahua City and says no resistance was offered to Villa’s capture of Chihuahua City.
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EL Paso
Torreon
Villa
Carranza
Bravo
Talamante
Bravero
Marquia
Chihuahua City
International Paper declares dividend increase in 1 1/4 percent
New York December 28 International Paper company announces a dividend of 1 1/4 percent, marking a one half of one percent rise from the prior disbursement. The item also notes unrelated phrase about lava and feathers in the report.
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International
Melon
New York
International Paper Company
English Bishop Visits Ruhleben Prison Camp
The Rt. Rev. Herbert Bury, English bishop for Northern Europe, returned from a week in Germany where he toured Ruhleben prison camp for British detainees. He praised German administration, noting orderly life, self-governing prisoners, and high moral standards. He spoke at services, observed performances, and said life at Ruhleben was tolerable and character-building under non-interference.
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London
Herbert Bury
Anglican Church
Europe
Germany
England
Bury
Ruhleben
Bishop Bury
War Office
Berlin
Blankenberghe
Metric system urged for U.S. commerce and daylight saving plan
At a convention of the American Association for the Advancement of Science speakers pressed adopting metric weights and measures for foreign catalogs alongside English terms. C L Curtis backed daylight saving, claiming it would extend recreation time, boost public health, and save about 75 million dollars in summer lighting costs. Mrs. Elsie Clews Parsons traced southern Negro tales to European roots, noting Portuguese traders spread many legends centuries ago.
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New York
United States
American Association For Advancement of Science
George F. Kunz
New York Academy of Science
C. L. Curtis
Manhattan
Elsie Clews Parsons
American Folk Lore Society
Foley Kidney Pills Hold Line On Prices Amid High Living Costs
Amid rising costs for food and clothing, Foley Kidney Pills remain affordable for families. The ad urges the sick not to neglect kidneys and notes the pills ease backache and kidney-related pains with low-cost relief from Miller & Arthur Drug Co. Ve
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Miller & Arthur Drug Co— Ve
Former Timewell Man Dies in Train Collision
Word of the accidental death of Clay Jarvis and his son Kenneth has been received in Timewell. They were returning from Waukegan to Deerfield Illinois after Christmas shopping when their car was struck by a fast train. Funeral services were held in Galesburg.
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Timewell
Clay Jarvis
Kenneth
Waukegan
Deerfield
Mr. Jarvis
Galesburg
Henry
Leslie
John
Chambersburg
Anna Jarvis
Pasadena
Cal
Local Social News From La Belle Missouri Holidays Visitors
La Belle residents host and visit relatives during the holidays. Families from Quincy Kirksville Edina Lewistown and Cincinnati gather at homes of Coder Thompson and other locals. Several weddings and engagements are noted among area residents with travel to Minneapolis and Montana planned for February.
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J. T. Lillard
Monticello
A. H. Lillard
Ross Scoggin
Gault
George Scoggin
Robert Culpen
Clara Carter
Edina
Lewistown
Robert
Riley Culpen
Mary White
Fanny Johnson
Warsaw
H. D. Thompson
Samuel
Chicago
G. C. Kel
3. I. Osgood
Minneapolis
Minn
la Belle Young
Geraldine Thompson
Beulah Yenter
Columbia
Leora McCutohum
Fayette
Roy Wilson
Barney Thompson
Paul Ross
Foulton
Sidney Noble
Cedar Rapids
Towa
Marvin Morrow
Afr Howerton
Lena Laswell
Elbert Dorsey
Rey
Mr. Howerton
Poultry Fanciers Pack Scotland County Wed Meeting
Poultry fanciers throughout Scotland county packed Memphis to attend a Wednesday gathering, showcasing birds, breeds, and competitive displays as residents mingled with exhibitors and judges.
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Memphis
Scotland County
Poultry Show Opens At Princess Today
First day of a big poultry show draws crowds and promises a major event as the exhibit runs into Thursday with strong support from local committees. Firefighters contained a blaze at Johnson Photographic on the north side of the square. George W. Moore becomes manager of Campbell Bros Amusement Palace skating rink. William Barge leaves for Belvidere Neb to cashier Farmers State Bank. Mrs. Dave Webb of East Memphis dies after a small work accident leads to tetanus. A family reunion at Glen McKnight’s on Christmas Day, with a big noontime dinner. Mrs. J. M. Jaynes dies in St. Louis and is buried in Memphis. Miss Myrtle Myers returns home for holidays from LaGrange College. Edward Bartelt of Quincy spent Christmas in Memphis. Miss Verna Tippett to marry Earl Reed near Arbela. Rural carriers start at 8:30 am. after 5:45 pm or Sundays mail should go to post office to ensure next day delivery.
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Johnson Photographic Establishment
Memphis Fire Department
George W. Moore
Campbell Bros. Amusement Co
Palace
Moore
William Barge
Belvidere
Neb
Farmers’ State Bank
Dave Webb
East Memphis
Webb
Roger Villers
Glen McKnight
J. M. Jaynes
St. Louis
Memphis
Myrtle Myers
LaGrange College
Miss Myers
J. C. Myers
Edward Bartelt
Quincey
Verna Tippett
Here
Denver
Colo
Earl Reed
Remorse Like a Wooden Leg A Man’s Burden and Benefit
A reflective line notes remorse behaves like a wooden leg, aiding travel yet confirming a man could be happier without it. The saying frames remorse as practical but burdensome, highlighting inner conflict.
Little Billy's Santa Claw Headline at Orpheus Show
Starting today the Orpheus variety offers a holiday program led by Little Billy's Santa Claw a small boy star likened to vaudeville sensations J C Lewis. The act features the Lewis family in a Yuletide incident filled with child appeal and broad humor alongside Ross Brothers A Day in the Gymnasium Morris and Hickey two clever girls and a piano Ernie Ernie the Merry Mcnopede and Frawley West two European eccentrics in a diverse lineup.
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Little Billy
Santa Claw
J. C.lewise
Lewis
Ross Brothers
Morris & Hickey
Ernie Ernie
Merry Mcnopede
Frawley & West
Amusements Empire-Hippodrome Weekly Schedule
Amusements listings show today Orpheum Vaudeville with Arms and the Woman and Belasco Naomi Childers in The Price of Fame. Other venues include Savoy and Gem programs with various films and attractions alongside January calendar items at Empire Hippodrome.
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Empire-Hippodrome
Peg O' My
Adolf Heine
Karen
Orpheum
Mary Nash
Pathe News
Belasco
Naomi Childers
Savoy
Marguerita Fisher
Harry Pollard
America
Quincy
Jackie Saunders
Medora
Dustin Farnum
Son of
Arin
Liberty
Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey Remedy Ad
A cough that irritates the throat may become chronic if unused. Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey claims to soothe irritation ease breathing and kill germs. marketed as a natural remedy for croup sore throat and chronic bronchial infections. Available at all druggists for 25 cents.
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Federal Farm Loan Banks
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Springfield
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Kyl
Touts
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Asquith
Henry Clay
Board of Trade
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Lord Northcliffe
Ministry of Munitions
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Quantrall
Hazel Morris
Timewell Man
Clay Jarvis and Son
LA Belle, MO
Princess Today
Pathe Gold Rooster
Astra Film Cory
Broadway
Orpheum del
J. C. Lewis, Jr., & Company
Billy’s
Santa Claus
Billy” Lewis
Frawley & West Marvelous Eccentrics
Ernie
Ernie Merry Monopede
Tmas Banking Club
Fifth and
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