Immigrants Admitted Despite Health Certification Data
Figures laid before the House Immigration Committee by the Public Health Service show that 8,799 immigrants of 10,002 who arrived at Ellis Island during the last six months of 1920 and whom the health service certified as unable to earn a living because of physical defect or disease were admitted by immigration officials. Also 112 persons certified as having mental defects, fifty were admitted out of 62 persons having loathsome or contagious diseases, 167 were allowed to land.
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House Immigration Committee
The
Public Health Service
Fills Island
Health Service
Local notices and classifieds blend in small town roundup
Miss Pearl Gardner returns home to Ainsworth after spending winter in the west. Eversharp pencil boxes available for 10 cents. Jewelry by Stephen. J M Goodwin’s Second Hand Store buys and sells used bicycles tires and accessories at 111 South Second St phone 482 Blue. Mrs C S Lemmon visits Otumwa to see Mrs Frank Barnaske. Top leaks repaired by C V Browns. Lyda Wellham chiropractor 589 Black. Southwest corner square over Farmers Union 205nd-fr-ti me vessel may enter US port while transporting intoxicants without seizure per the Volstead Act per the Department of Justice.
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J. M. Goodwin
South Second St
Graham Theatre
Lyda Whellam
Southwest Corner Square
Farmer's Union
United States
Local notices and ads mingle fresh sales and visits
A crowded page blends Doings in Washington Iowa with sales events at Rothschilds and The New York Store. Mrs. Berger and Mrs. Haight attend a White Shrine event. Miss Augustine visits Rubio. D. F. Macon auctions. auto painting and tire services advertised. hat sales and strawberry pies promoted.
Community Announcements From Bethlehem Commandery And Local Groups
Various local society notices including Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T called conclave for April 29 with one candidate, Rebekahs meeting Friday 8 pm, Pleasant Plain Missionary Society May 4 all day with Mrs Ezra Smith, First United Presbyterian W W M S First Division meeting May promise at 2 30 led by Miss Ella Montgomery, Methodist Church B B B class social canceled due to a death, Young Crusaders candy sale Saturday at Cunningham's grocery, Fortnightly Club music department meets at Mrs Ab Anderson home, American Legion Auxiliary called meeting Friday 7 30 pm for important business with executive committee members urged to attend, Sunshine Mission prayer service at Mrs C W Busby 608 E Washington Street Saturday, Pythian Sisters P D G C Mrs Pooler to inspect Washington Temple Tuesday May 3 membership drive social hour to follow.
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Ab Anderson
American Legion Aunxidiary
American Legion Auxiliary
American Legion
McFarland to Referee May 6 Welch Van Ryan Bout
Packey McFarland will referee the Welch versus Van Ryan welterweight bout in Davenport on May 6. The Legion Coliseum will host to seat up to 6 600 fans with tickets at 1 2 and 3 dollars plus tax.
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Packey
Welch
van Ryan
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Welch van Ryan
Fistle
Joe Sullivan
Johnny Donahue
Pride of
Mike
the Legion
Fred Waterman
American Legion
Widow of Iowa War Governor Dies in Iowa City
Mrs. Jane Kirkwood age 99 widow of Samuel J. Kirkwood secretary of the interior under Grant died in Iowa City after chronic kidney trouble. Born September 1 1821 in Richland County Ohio she would have turned 100 in September. Funeral planned for Saturday with details to come from the family.
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Iowa City
Jane Kirkwood
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Interior
Garfield
Kirkwood
Iowa
United States
Foreign Relations Committee
Richland County
Pittsburgh Suburbs Form Pistol Club For Home Defense
Women in four Pittsburgh suburbs organize a pistol club to guard homes against robbers. A former U.S. Army major gives the first firearms lesson to the group.
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Pittsburgh
United States Army
Host Lynne opens at Graham's Fun Center this season
Local column notes Washington venue The Graham's Fun Center presents the play Host Lynne. It promises a full evening of entertainment with a featured slipping picture and teaser previews drawing crowds for good seating and a top production this season.
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Graham
Washington
Lynne
Mike
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Sanders & Skipton
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Victor Company
McNamaras
Miss Pearl Gardner
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Eversharps
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Ottumwa
Frank Barnaske
C. V. Brown's
Marie Berger
Alma Haight of
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H. 8. Young
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McCall Bros
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Rothschild’s
John Tollaanar
Sigourney
C. H. Ditmar
D. F. Macon
C. V. Brown
New York
Pacific Port
China
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Aurilla Mayhew
Rubio
Lemmon's Drug Store
Miss Connell
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J. P. Greiner
Mias
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Richland
Ideal Bakery
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Jack
Polo, Mo
Mr. Park
Milwaukee
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Guy Park
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Muscatine
Rothechild’s
Mannhardt Bros
W. H. Stephen
State Jewelers’ Convention
Ft. Dodge
Rothechild's
BE. P. Meyers
Kent
White Way Garage
Letha Taylor
Chicato
Billy Peterson
Washington Cleaners
L. VanHorn
Deerhart
Wilson & Chalmers
Mies Connell
Lemmon
Lemmwon
Advt
N. J. Walker of
Alneworth
T. T. Maxwell Home
Motor Inn Garage
M. Teuscher
Keota
J. G. Hartzell
Marcel
Chas
Denison
Margaret Simmerman
West Chester
Just
Rock of Ages Monuments
B. F. Campbell Granite Works
Bruns Feed Store
G. F. Fetters
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Order of the Temple
G. 5S. Kerr
BE. C. Gits
Pleacany Plain
First United Presbyterian Church
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Methodist Church
Young Crusaders
Alta Wright Brown
Cunningham's
Sunshine Mission
C. W. Busby
E. Washington Street
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Cutters’ Strike
C. J. Wilson
Woodbury's
Duces
Woodbury
McElhinney Drug Co
Washington National
Washington County
Matinee Daily
Mable Ballin
Edward Earl
Gladys Cochran
Henry G. Sell
Gilbert Rooney
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