Harvest stimulus seen to lift U S economy says Houston
Secretary of agriculture David F. Houston predicts the big wheat crop will end depressions in the United States. He notes European and Canadian bank troubles but says fundamentals of prosperity remain intact and railroads must adjust to freight-rate decisions. He cites labor needs in the West and plans to ease costs through older currency and transportation measures.
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Washington
United States
David F. Houston
Agria
Europe
Canada
Interstate Commerce Commission
Filipino Delegates In Congress Push Island Independence
Washington D C June 20 The administration backs Philippine independence and Rep Jones of Virginia prepares a second bill seen as a compromise toward that aim Delegates Quezon and Earnshaw representing the islands in Congress advocate independence and favor admin moves The Filipino People newspaper in Washington promotes independence to readers in the United States and the Philippines
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Washington, D. C
Rrepesentative Jones
Virginia
Philippines
Congress
Quezon
Earnshaw
Labor distribution blamed for unemployment problem
Secretary Houston argues the United States suffers from labor distribution rather than employment, citing rapid immigration to eastern cities and inadequate distribution to farms. He notes only 40 percent of arable land is cultivated and 12 percent yields full returns, urging possible labor contracts from Europe but facing union opposition. Secretary Wilson disagrees, saying seasonal unemployment cannot be solved by imported contract labor.
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United States
Houston
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Europe
Wilson
4 Hour River Trip On Helen Blair Steamer
Every Sunday a 4 hour river trip runs on the steamer Helen Blair through the Moline locks to Hampton Illinois. Leaves at 3 p.m. Returns at 6 30. Round trip fare is 35 cents. Also mentioned is a new glass dome device that covers pins and drops a few at a time onto a tray when turned.
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Helen Blair
Moline Locks
Hampton, Il
Davenport Grocer Baby Honored On Special Train
Davenport grocers and jobbers welcomed Baby Peshinski from Des Moines aboard a special train. John Peshinski, the child’s guardian, refused offers of help as 659 locals crowded around, then the group pooled $10.05 to buy a perambulator for the baby amid city booster pride. Dr. Charles L. Leigh was elected grand exalted ruler of Iowa Elks at the state convention in Iowa City.
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Grocer Baby
Baby Peshinski
Des Moines
Davenport
Davenport Grocers
John A. Feeney
Panama
Leigh
Charles L. Leigh
the Elks of Iowa
Order
Iowa City
Sioux City
Louis Paasch
H. A. Smith
George Edwards
John Corrough
West Second Street
William Bell
Bell
Beil
Downstate Senator Requested by Illinois Governor Dunne
Governor Dunne urges selecting a Democratic United States senator from Cook county’s counterpart downstate material. He criticizes Sullivan and urges party unity for a progressive, nationwide policy aligned with President Wilson. Bryan renews attack in his Commoner, calling Sullivan unfit for the Illinois party nominee.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dufine
Illinois
Ilinois
Cook County
Bryan
United States
Dunne
Cook
Wilson
Sullivan
Democratic Party
Roger Sullivan
W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Cure for Terrible Itching Skin Trouble Reported
A Clarkfield Minnesota resident describes long standing itching and rash. After trying Cuticura Soap and Ointment relief came quickly and a full six week course cured the condition. Advertisements note Cuticura products and free samples.
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Clarkfield
Minn
O. Gorden
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Rise and fall of C B Munday linked to LaSalle banks
Chicago June 20 The rise of C B Munday from a Litchfield messenger to head of about twenty firms is traced alongside his plan to resign from control of the LaSalle Street Trust and affiliated banks to restore public confidence. Former Senator Lorimer will also step down as part of reorganizing the banks with trusted local leaders.
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Chicago
LaSalle Street Trust & Savings Bank
C. B. Munday
Munday
Litchfield
William Lorimer
Davenport Argus World and Local Briefs
Arrests for license violations. two motorists summoned for traffic offense. Three new smallpox cases reported by Health Officer Mullen with patients hospitalized or quarantined. Davenport Maennerchor to celebrate 63rd stiftungfest at Hansen's Garden Black Hawk. Clergy appointments announced with Rev Walter Cullihan joining St Irenaeus Lyons and Rev Carl Meinberg joining St Ambrose faculty. Davenport high school staff depart for vacation. All the news all the time.
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J. W. Mullen
H. Weidner
West Eighth Street
John Hulke
West Fourth Street
St. Robert’s Hospital
A. Reese
Vine Street
Stiftungsfest of Maennerchor
James Davis
Davenport
Walter Cullihan
Albia
James Comerford
St. Irenaeus
Lyons
St. Ambrose College
Harris for County Superintendent by Republican Primary Proclamation
Miss Lou M. Harris announces candidacy for county superintendent of schools. The entry notes the decision pending in the Republican primaries and presents the advertisement as a political announcement.
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Lou M. Harris
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Davenport Mile Track
Indianapolis
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P. P. Crafts
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Saginaw
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Perry Street
Gertie Terres
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Scott County
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Spirit Lake
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Oakley
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William Kahleck
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Cretonne
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Ady
Alois Stern
Paul Hughes
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Norman Landauer
Carl Meinberg
Keokuk
Davis
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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Severoe
Davenport High School
J. H. Jackson
Commercial Department
Indianola
Iowa
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Bloomington
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Springfield
Ohio
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Carthage
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Rock Island Artificial Ice Company
Fourteenth St. First Ave
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