Hoover Drops Presidential Bid Declares He Is Not a Candidate
Herbert Hoover issued a statement saying he is not seeking the presidency and will not pledge his vote to either party until party managers reveal their positions. He warned against league of nations as an election issue and urged clear party stands on safeguards and free speech.
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New York
Herbert Hoover
League of Nations
League
Hoover
Washington
Europe
I Love the Way We Live in Georgia Song Spotlight
A short verse by W. T. Jackson critiques northern mockery while praising Georgia’s wealth schools and citizenship. It rails against outside praise and ends with a jovial chant for prosperity. The piece sits amid a printed singalong style with a noted mechanical interruption.
Wind Wails Across Desert Sand With Brass Band
A fragmented verse from a poem-like piece describes wind howling over sand and waterlogged scenes. Imagery includes brass band echoes and a distant star as a metaphor for music and waste in a desolate landscape.
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Misic
Des Moines Union College Plans 3 Million Expansion
Des Moines Baptists announce a 3 million dollar building program to merge four Iowa Baptist schools into Union College. Aimed budget covers endowment 1.5 million gym 150 thousand and multiple facilities. Chamber drive seeks 200 thousand more. Rockefeller may fund part of the expansion.
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Des Moines
Des Moines Union College
Iowa
Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
Rockefeller Foundation
Union College
Middle West
Des Moines College
Thief Arrested in El Paso in Liberty Bond Heist
Iowa City reports Chester Shingshang arrested in El Paso Texas on charges of stealing liberty bonds and thrift stamps from J. J. Morford. Grand jury indicted him, money recovered includes 300 bonds and 200 stamps, with one bond traced to Cedar Rapids. He faces trial after return from Texas.
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Iowa City
Chester Shingshang
J. J. Morford
Johnson County
Texas
Shingshang
Cedar Rapids
California
Fragmentary Puck Dialogue Calls for Brash Style
A clipped stage aside shows Puck urging a second man to act with bold style and ownership over a scene, using rough print to evoke rustic speech and character.
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Butler
Puck
Iowa Casualties in AEF 7000 Total
Washington Feb 11 Iowa's world war casualties totaling 156 officers and 7155 enlisted men are listed by the war department in a full summary. The figures cover American expeditionary forces in Europe and North Russia, excluding those in this country or Siberia.
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Washington, D. C
Iowa
War Department
Siberia
North
Russia
Europe
Cyclone thrills slated for Fox Theatre with Tom Mix
The Cyclone thrill drama from William Fox arrives at Fox Theatre Saturday and Monday featuring Tom Mix as Sergeant Tim and Coleen Moore as the heroine. An Oriental smuggling gang and multi colored settings promise bold relief with Mix prevailing and winning the girl. Early seating urged as seats run scarce.
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America
Fox Theatre
William Fox
Tom
Tim
Tom Mix
Fox
Coleen Moore
The
Evidence The Judge and Rastus Dialog in Life
A brief Life magazine caption presents a humorous exchange where a judge questions a claim of injury and Rastus quips that the head shows nothing while the plate proves the hit. The gag hinges on playful misperception and quick wit.
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Rastus
Drinkwater on Lincoln and his play idea
English dramatist John Drinkwater discusses his conception of Abraham Lincoln and why he chose to write a play about the Emancipator in an interview with World Outlook. He praises Lincoln as a world historic figure who unified a nation while honoring individuals.
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América
Abraham Lincoln
John Drinkwater
Drinkwater
Lincoln
Va Chappell
Mr. Drinkwater
Garlyie
Lincolnu
Two Fine American Gentlemen Rival for Republican Nomination
Governor Lowden and Major General Leonard Wood are praised as the highest type of men. General Wood attended a Line Memorial service at Springfield on Saturday and spoke of honoring Lincoln, stating that we can best honor him by...
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Lincoln
Springfield
Lowden
Leonard Wood
Notice of probate for James Porter will in Washington County Iowa
There is a will on file in the Washington County District Court Clerk's office purporting to be the last will of James Porter deceased. A hearing is set for March 5 1920 at 10 o'clock a.m. for probate in the court.
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District Court
Washington County
Iowa
James Porter
Dr King’s New Discovery for Colds and Coughs
This longtime family favorite promises quick relief from colds, coughs, grippe, and croup for all ages. Visit your druggist today for a bottle at 2.20 dollars and begin relief on the way home.
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Dr. King
Dee
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Quick Digestive Relief
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a gentle effective remedy for sluggish bowels and torpid liver. It claims prompt relief, improved digestion, and restored regularity, urging readers to stay fit and productive. All druggists sell them for 25 cents.
Hot Water and Limestone Phosphate Cleansing the Liver
A 19th or early 20th century health note extols daily hot water with limestone phosphate to wash the liver and cleanse the digestive system. It warns against calomel and claims this remedy avoids salivation while improving complexion and energy. The piece urges steady use before breakfast and notes the treatment is inexpensive and safe.
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