World News Highlights From The Week
Fred Moore Woolworth a London executive, nephew of Frank Woolworth, dies in England. Tartakov the Petrograd baritone killed in a car crash with three injured. Supreme Court recesses to Feb 19. Gompers asks War Dept to send a commission to Puerto Rico to study labor. Judge Sanford confirmed for Supreme Court seat. Harding says fiscal year ends “all square.” Hyde named solicitor of State Department. Prohibition reports 2,000,000 gallons seized from Bahamas route. Army National Guard recommended minimum 250,000 peace strength. Harding to convene governors to address Eighteenth Amendment violations. Diplomats asked to supply liquor needs to curb leaks. Senator Warren bills acceptance of Mrs Henderson’s Sixteenth Street marble home for VP. House exonerates Daugherty on impeachment charges 204 to 77. Administration opposes recall of unofficial reparations commission reps.
Diverse News Snippets From Coast to Court and Screen
Federal agents seek seized liquor supplies off New Jersey as incidents ripple across Atlantic City and Denver. A derailment in Scottsboro injures six. Admiral Stark monitors ships from Vindivostok while film circles ponder Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis. Poland relief shifts to self help. Ruth Tucker and Duncan Willer found dead near Memphis. Federal court in St Louis delays March 9 hearings on railroad mergers and seaports.
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New Jersey
Atlantic City
Foreign Premier Law debated as Parliament convenes early
Reports detail Britain’s official stance on Ruhr occupation and calls for moderation toward Germany. Ambassador Harvey returns from the United States after consultations with President Harding and Secretary Hughes. France pressures Germany’s compliance while preparing measures in the Ruhr region.
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London
United States
Harding
Hughes
Great Britain
Ruhr
France
Germany
Paris
Senate Deadlock Halts Code Revision Amid Tax Overhaul Debate
After three weeks the senate remains deadlocked on code revision pending legal clearance. The house passes amendments to bolster legality while tax reform drafts, notably a county assessor plan and state budget proposals, promise major changes. The session girds for further battles as lawmakers weigh gasoline taxes and primary versus secondary road funding.
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House
Gibson
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
Tax Commission
Caldwell
State Board of Assessment
Tax Committee
Henry C. Adams
Michigan
Minnesota Tax Commission
Executive Council
Iowa Teachers Annuity Bill Introduced in House
A bill proposing a retirement fund for Iowa school teachers is introduced in the house. It would be supported by equal contributions from teachers and the state and seeks three appropriations including 39,000 for initial organization and 100,000 to be repaid after full operation. The annuity system would begin on July 1 if approved by the general assembly.
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State Board of Assessment
Iowa
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State Board of Ascendment
Ralph J. Rumley
M. F. Springer
Fortieth General Assembly
Seasion
Mitroy
General Assembly
Patterson
Anderson
Thirty-Ninth
Des Moines Banke
Polk County
United States Supreme Court
Richmond Cae
Thirty-Ninth General Assembly
Amea
State Highway Commission
Towa
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House of Representatives
Decatur County
Lake
Woodbury
Boysmor
Oskaloosa to Vote on 370000 for Electric Light Plant
Iowa items report Oskaloosa will vote on spending 370000 to build an electric light plant. The list also notes farm sales near Shelton and Owasa, crop yields in Muscatine, and other state happenings from Des Moines to Council Bluffs.
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Oskaloosa
John Watsink
Shelton
J. H. Dayton
Muscatine
M. F. Schultz
Owasa
Beulah
Oelwein
Clio
Des Moines
Henry Ketelson
Lyons
Chicago
Burlington
Council Bluffs
Orpheum
Iowa
Sioux City
Kendall
Treasury Department
Towa
Montgomery County
Fred Hines
Mechanicsville
Jersey
Kezar Falls Teacher Praises Tanlac Health Gain
A Kezar Falls Maine teacher reports Tanlac greatly improved his weak health. He describes relief from digestion trouble chest pain headaches and nervousness and says he gained strength and appetite. The ad notes Tanlac is for sale by druggists with over 85 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Herbert 4
Tip
Kezar Falls
Maine
Quote Expert Smitt Reflects on Work Life
A fragment from the New York Sun quotes Smitt remarking on the tedium in human affairs and the pull of village life, noting the old saying there is more to life than work.
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Smitt
Fiold
Groomwich Village
New York Sun
Diamond Dyes and Fabric Care Clarified
A reader asks about dyeing wool silk or cotton fabrics with Diamond Dyes. The writer explains how dyes may behave on different fibers and whether colors will fade run or streak with washing. Advice covers fiber content jacket baby dress and blanket care and testing color fastness.
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Dimont
Thought Misapplied and Power of Gossip
A reflective piece argues thoughts are the strongest force yet wasted on idle gossip and slander about strangers heard through hearsay. It emphasizes restraint in speech and the impact of mind and rumor on virtue and society.
Why Druggeists Recommend Swamp Root
For years druggists faced scrutiny over Kilmer’s Swamp Root, a kidney liver and bladder medicine. The ad claims it strengthens the kidneys and aids natural function. It urges buyers to start treatment immediately and offers a trial by sending ten cents to Dr. Kilmer in Binghamton with a mention of the test.
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Kilmer
Nar
Binghamton
Purebred Gilson Population Figures Cited
The text states there are 9,811 purebred Gilson in the world, with 8,527 in the United States and only about a hundred running wild.
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United States
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