HOPPERS OF LEGISLATURE WELL FILLED
Des Moines reports a flood of bill proposals as the Iowa legislature nears the deadline for new measures. Officials discuss tax plate bonds school funding and banking checks with measures on moonshine bans five year license plates school bible reading and dairy remedies plus state education fund control.
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Heaviest Laden Doughboy Carries Army’s Burden
Army experts say the infantry private bears 61 pounds as the average load, with machine gunners often lugging 115 to 125 pounds. Efforts to shed weight focus on emergency rations gear tents and water proofing while mule and wagon loads remain lighter by design. Researchers test hand carts but results show greater fatigue for those hauling their burden.
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Revere Father of His Country Ceremony at Capitol
Washington D C February 22 Federal government activities paused for Washingtons Birthday observances. Senate and House work to finish legislative plans before March 4 adjournment. Governors attend wreath laying ceremony at Washingtons Monument with Secretary Weeks and other officials.
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Plans Among Luxuries in Porter Cars on Australian Rail
The article notes that plans and other luxuries are offered in porter cars aboard the Australian transcontinental railway, highlighting the upscale accommodations available to travelers despite the long journey.
Filibuster Halted in Senate as Shipping Bill Moves
In Washington on February 23, the Senate halted the filibuster surrounding the shipping bill. Senator Glass read Washingtons farewell address, occupying the first portion of the session, while opponents laid out their plan for further delaying tactics. Senator Washington, a Republican, voiced satisfaction with the developments, noting the bill has moved from unfinished business and that resumption of action remains a pending proposition.
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Walter Timmons Dies After Fourth Floor Fall
Des Moines reports Walter Timmons died after falling from a hotel window on Wednesday. The Associated Press states he fell from the fourth floor and died shortly afterward.
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Toon
Aye Aye An oculist eight to be a happy man
A fragmentary note from the Boston Transcrpt contemplates happiness and the reality of days. The lines mention an oculist and question what makes life real, reflecting a terse, reflective mood in a period voice.
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Boston
Yew Life Span Compared With Other Old Trees
The piece notes yews can grow indefinitely and hardly die by natural means, unlike most trees. It compares yew longevity with the long lives of the olive and fig trees, suggesting a perpetual quality to their existence.
Death of Theophile Delcassé France's Foreign Minister
Paris reports the sudden death of Theophile Delcassé formerly France's foreign minister. The 73 year old statesman guided Entente Cordiale and shaping Franco British diplomacy across Africa and Europe. He faced criticism for his stance on colonial affairs and his resignation came amid cabinet discord.
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Theophile Detcassme
Nice
Theophile Delcasse
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Palmiers
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France
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Foils
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Charles Dupuy
Colonia
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Italy
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Egypt
Morocco
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Viviant
Only Two Queens Reign In All World
The Hague February 3. Queen Wilhelmina rules the Netherlands for 23 years while Waizeru Zauditu reigns in Abyssinia since 1916. Abyssinia spans eight million people and vast land. the Netherlands has colonies with forty seven million people.
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Opposition by Germans to French Grows
Essen Feb 22 German mine officials pressed the resistance program to cripple Ruhr occupation. At Bochum coal men from the district voted to cancel all coal contracts with Holland and Switzerland and other neutral countries. Police activity against Belgians and French is rising, with hindrance to telegraph and telephone lines reported. 144 German railroad workers were yesterday placed by the French employment bureau at Düsseldorf.
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Births and Infant Deaths Reported in Iowa for 1922
Iowa birth total 50 763 far higher than deaths 24 065 according to a year end health board report. Single persons showed longer life expectancy than married. 7 609 single deaths vs 10 153 married. Infant deaths under one totaled 2 920 in the year.
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Associated Press
Des. Moines
Birtell
Iowa
State Board of Health
Rodney Fagan
Fiber Record Errors In Historical Texts
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss fiber length estimates and unusually long strands. Mentions a unique sample allegedly reaching nearly three fourths of a mile, with Sok and Gilk cited as involved.
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