Haugen Marketing Bill Before Congress Today
The Haugen cooperative marketing bill, backed by president recommendations, was before the House with a special rule to speed action. The Senate agriculture committee expected to take action soon. President Coolidge urged prompt enactment before adjournment. A $500,000 federal cooperative marketing board would oversee registration and related duties for cooperatives.
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Associated Reas
Washington
House
Senate Agriculture Committee
Norris
Cooperative Marketing Board
Senate Committee
Senate
Coolidge
Congress
State House
Des Moines
Iowa
Farm Bureau Federation
Brookhart
Lovrein
Rumboldt
Wilson
Taina
Haugen
Senate Pail
Senate Aericulture Committee
Traffic congestion threatens electric railways nationwide
J N Shannahan of the American Electric Railway Association told a Washington convention that 45 million daily riders are harmed by parking and traffic, calling for ending street storage, lane separation for transit, and priority for streetcars and buses to restore schedules and safety. He warned congestion worsens delays and urged coordinated policy and a nationwide advertising drive with Hoover's safety campaign.
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Washington
United States
J. N. Shannahan
American Eleectric Railway Association
Shannahan
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Shannahean
Hoover
Queen Maud of Norway Pursues Writing Career
Oslo reports Queen Maud, if she needed income, might take up a literary path. She has completed one novel and works on a second. She reportedly told a friend that any published work would use a pseudonym to hide her identity.
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Oslo
Queen Maud of
Norway
Queen Maud
Storm Cancels D. A. R. Party Attendees Return Home
Mr and Mrs Fred Smith and Mr and Mrs Greenlee of Richland traveled to Washington last evening for a D A R gathering but an approaching storm forced their early return. Miss Mary Tucker from the State University is home for a weekend visit. Mrs Minnie Jennings visits from Colfax for business matters.
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Fred Smith
Mary Tucker
the State University
Minnie Jennings
Colfax
Pulitzer Air Races Sought for Omaha During Legion Meet
Omaha leaders pursue bringing the Pulitzer air races to the city during the upcoming American Legion convention next October. Wm Ritchie after talks with Major General George Boponka says assurance from Reed Landis could help secure the event if a large municipal landing end is built soon. The Pulitzer races were held in Omaha in 1921 and may return.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
American Legion
Wm. Ritchie
Lo Real
George Bo Poncan
Seventh Corps
Ritchie
Reed Landis
Local barker fined for tack incident in mayor's court
Iowa reports show M Bennett, a Creston barker, fined $50 after neighbor testified he scattered tacks in a driveway. Grinnell bank reorganization to reopen Monday. Winterset judge Wilkerson dies at home. Cedar Rapids sheriff received two threatening letters to stop bootlegger prosecutions. Denison bank to reopen Monday.
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Creston
M. Bennett
Bennett
Cedar Rapds
Bodenhofer
Jones County
Gold Bearing Onion Started First Rush for Gold Back in 1841
Historians note a California gold rush began with an onion found near San Fernando canyon in 1841. Lopez ate the onion with gold-bearing roots, sparking the earliest rush that spread to Santa Barbara and San Diego and preceded Marshall's 1848 discovery by years. Over five million dollars in placer gold had already been taken in Los Angeles by the time the 1841 rush expanded.
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Los Angeles
Reecent
California
New York
Laivp
Southern California
San Pernando
Here
Sutter
James Marshall
Elvorado County
Hymnidsea Lopez
San Feliciana Canyon
Lopez
Santa Barbara
Mexico
Merry
Sutter's Mill
Sanderponde
Lape
Onion
Event may return to Omaha for greater program
A fragment suggests the event could be brought to Omaha this year, enabling a larger and better organized program. The note hints at increased facilities and community involvement if approved.
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Omaha
Coolidge to be sworn in by former president Taft
In a historic first, President Calvin Coolidge will take the oath March 4 administered by ex President William Howard Taft who now serves as chief justice. Tickets and reservations are selling nationwide with special reduced rail rates and hotel needs for a large inaugural crowd.
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Harry B. Hunt
Washington, D.C. Res
President Coolidge
Taft Taft
Supreme Court
Harding
Calvin Coolidee
John Coolidee
Old
New England
Hardin
White
Coolidee
Washington Railroad Office
West Chester Community Notes and Local Updates
February 17 at West Chester reports a busy McFarlane Company store with veterans items. Craig illness concerns. Dr. Reid from Washington on business. Death of Lee Ralston Sr. noted along with reflections on neighbors and local life. Funeral of Ralston held at New Haven Church. many attended. Weather and roads described as fair for February. local store staff and visitors mentioned.
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West Chester
McFarlane Company
Craig
Reid
Washington
Lee Ralston
Mr. Ralston
G. Chesley
Joln Coakley
John Waymack
Chicago Tribune
Corry
Lester Ferguson Io
Vickarlane
Mrs. Ellis
Sigard Mo
Mr. Ellis
Rock Teland
M. Snyder
Lee Ratson
New Haven
Hillis
Keats
Ane
Tricken Women Wait At To Of Mine Shaft
In Sullivan Indiana women waited at the mine mouth for their husbands as rescuers removed bodies after an explosion that entombed 35 of 51 workers. Khmer Davidson, the sole survivor, was treated for cuts and bruises and planned to return to work once recovered.
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Associated Press
Sullivan
Ind
City Coal Company
Khmer Davidson
Cara
Matn
Davidson
Norval Harris
Sullivan County
Crand Jury
Harris
Harry Anderson
Proposals on Roads Taxes and War Era Travel Note
A collection of opinions on road funding and taxation reflects local frustration with road upkeep and fuel costs. The piece contrasts residents' desire for better roads with opposition to high taxes. It also notes the wartime era Indian volunteers, Louisiana prohibition efforts, and a Haifa to Baghdad bus service cutting travel time to four days.
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Haifa
Palestine
Bagdad
Polots
Buckley to Speak at YMCA Meeting for Sales Club
Buckley and members of the high school commercial club are invited to a Thursday YMCA gathering. Dinner at 6 30 followed by a speaking program with Homer J Buckley president of Buckley Cement Advertising Company of Chicago. Buckley known nationwide for “Creative Selling” and practical sales insights.
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Homer J Buckley
Y. M. C. A. Bulldine
Mr. Buckley
Chicago
Homer J. Buckley
Buckley-Cement Advertising Company
United States
Devonport
Washington
Buckley
Many Activities Offered by the YWCA Card of Signups
The YWCA canvassers will visit women next Monday to offer an activities card for signing. The card outlines options such as swimming, gym, hiking, dramatics, public speaking, English, music, cooking, sewing, millinery, arts and crafts, etiquette, Bible study, health, citizenship, current events, and camping. A service record on the reverse lists ways to contribute, including committees, teaching, hosting, clerical work, car lending, budgeting, and village services.
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V. W
Washington
Burgin Reelected State Commander of the Maccabees
Burgin of Jaines was re elected state commander of the Maccabees.
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Edar Rapids—s
Burgin
Jaines
The
Maccabees
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