Not Revolutionary Plan on World Peace and League Tone
A yesterday’s papers plan endorses joining the World Court and a de facto League of Nations member role. It notes reservations and weaknesses in the pact, cites Monroe Doctrine debates, and argues the U S position remains decisive in hemispheric policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Court
League of Nations
War Administration
United States Senate
Senate
League
Carrie Chapman Catt
Americas
United States
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A humorous poem details a narrator who hires a builder to construct a shack and faces endless changes and mounting costs. The verses poke fun at budgeting, planning, and the folly of estimate chasing as the project drains the narrator financially. The narrator imagines paying nine dollars at a time well into old age.
League of Nations debate on Monroe Doctrine interpretation
The article discusses how interpretations of the Monroe Doctrine versus the League of Nations pact differ among the United States and France. It notes the League being a victor's creation and argues for open membership to self governing states to foster a worldwide peace sentiment.
WANTS OIL LEASES CANCELLED IN SENATE
Senator Caraway introduces resolutions to cancel Teapot Dome oil lease to Sinclair and California Reserve No. 2 lease to Pan American. Senator Smoot blocks immediate consideration. Caraway accuses Teapot Dome lease of being sustained by corrupt private negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Teapot Dome
Wyoming
Naval Oil Reserve
Sinclair Interests
California Reserve No. 2
Pan- American Oil Company
Caraway
Arkansas
Smoot
Utah
Iowa Pastors Urge Support for League of Nations
Open letter from Des Moines church committee of the League of Nations Nonpartisan association asks Iowa ministers to mobilize church members for world peace through the world court. Signers include leaders from Plymouth Congregational and others across Des Moines. The call requests active membership, local organization, and meetings with a state-sent speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
League of Nations Nonpartisan Association
Burtis R. MacHatton
Plymouth Congregational Church of
Eugene Mannheimer
Congregation
Bene Yeshuren
Harry S. Longley
World Court
Harding
Coolidge
League of Nations
Nonpartisan Association
United
Senate
United States
State Office
Record of 1923 1928 Trade and Industry Trends
The passage notes strong 1923 packing industry and railroad profits, rising locomotive demand, and rail users warned at crossings. It highlights higher pig iron costs, minor cigar and cigarette use shifts, and that crude oil and film production set records in 1928.
Temporary Marriage Promises All Star Cast at Fox Theatre
The Principal Picture Special Temporary Marriage opens Wednesday for a two day engagement at the Fox Theatre. Written by Gilbert Patten and directed by Lambert Hillyer, the film features Kenneth Harlan Myrtle Stedman Tully Marshall Maude George Mildred Davis and Stuart Holmes. Harlan and Davis lead the romance while George and Holmes portray the heavies.
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Fox Theatre
Gilbert Patten
Lambert Hillyer
Hollywood
Kenneth Harlan
Myrtle Stedman
Tully Marshall
Maude George
Mildred Davis
Stuart Holmes
Mr. Harlan
Miss Davis
Miss Stedman
Mr. Marshall
Various Newspaper Snippets on Weather, Law, and Society
A collage of humorous and critical notes on weather discipline jay walkers and daily life. Satirical lines lampoon the weather man, new year resolutions, committee reports, marriage dates, and modern vices as society shifts from old to new.
Paternal Excitement Over New Arrival Rumors
A lighthearted item describes Pete Widmer excitedly awaiting a new baby and his exuberant telephone call. Dialogues feature humorous quips about size and foolishness, ending with a playful exchange about a plumber, a doctor, and a cook.
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Pete Widmer
Warded Ad from Richland Echoes Quieter Pastimes
The fragment recalls a marketed retro view of days when eggs were 25 cents for 3 dozen and butter 10 cents a pound. It notes changing norms and a humorously idealized past with strict behavior and no strikes, contrasting with modern advertising and constitutional debates.
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Richland
Home Life and Humor From a Night Out
A collection of humorous quotes about marriage and domestic life. A young man complains about disruptions at home caused by radio. Jokes touch on wives, finances, and the absurdity of domestic arguments.
Passing the Buck and Baseball Dominate The Great American Game
Edna May Ring of Columbia Tennessee is quoted stating she is not a telephone operator. The piece contrasts baseball with the theme of “passing the buck” as America’s great pastime and muses on the fate of the old fashioned man who cannot sleep after five on Sunday morning.
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Edna May Ring
Columbia, Tenn
Two Candidates Seek Iowa Railroad Commissioners Seat
Des Moines reports two candidates filed for a single vacancy on the Iowa state board of railroad commissioners. B. M. Richardson of Cedar Rapids led filing while C. W. Felton of Sioux City announced his bid at the secretary of state’s office. The board is elected in alternate biennials with two seats on leap years.
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Des Moines
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
B. M. Richardson
Cedar Rapids
C. W. Felton
Sioux City
Secretary of State
Wallace wins milking contest with Senator Johnson
Secretary Wallace proves his farming credentials by winning a milking contest against Minnesota Senator Magnus Johnson. The moment draws praise for Wallace's practical farming skill and a notable smile of whumph.
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Wallace
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Commission term expirations shape upcoming elections
The only term expiring this year is Fred Woodruff of Knoxville who has not stated candidacy but is expected to run again due to his chairmanship of the valuation committee in the National Association of Railway and Utility Commissioners. Dwight Lewis of Des Moines and Charles Webster of Waucoma also sought reelection two years ago, with no opposition this time.
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Fred Woodruff
Knoxville
Woodruff
National Association of Railway and Utility Commissioners
Dwight Lewis
Des Moines
Charles Webster
Waucoma
Home of the Chestnut in the Mediterranean
The chestnut’s traditional home is the Mediterranean region where chestnut trees have been cultivated since early times.
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Mediterranean
Railway Time Tables Corrected to Date
Railway time table page lists eastbound and westbound trains with departures arrivals and notes Daily services include local passes and freight trains Washington branch schedules and agent signatures indicate multiple lines and connections across companies with exceptions on Sundays Friday and holiday patterns
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RTL & P
Masonic and De Molay Meetings Schedule Details
Cyrus Chapter No 13 meets on the second Friday night monthly. Zeredatha Council No 21 R and S M meets on the first Tuesday night monthly. Amos Chapter De Molay holds meetings on the first and third Mondays monthly. Delbert Jennings Ira Jones and Arthur Goodin listed with titles.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. T. Cason
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Secratory
Cyrus
BR. A. M
WD. L. Carbaugh
H. PY
Zeredatha Council
W. C. Bell
J. M. Arthur Goodin
Hetichem Commandery
K. T
H. T. Carris
C. Arthur Goodin
Amos
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Evening Journal
John
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Donjon
Franklin
The
Associated Press
Curie
Lucky
Gur
Rolly
Jay Walker
Benny Ficial
Him
Jay
Mike Howe
Charley Hebner
Johnny
W. B
Oswald White
Golden State Limited
Express
H. W. Russel
J. C. McKay
John Park
Belva Carris
Ralph Thompson
Damascus Shrine
Eva Mae Michels
Susie B. Edgington
Worthy Scribe
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
Moose Hall
L. R. Litteel
S. T. Rickey
C. O. F.—Covenant Lodge No. 101
O. PF
I .O. O. F. Hall
North
Iowa Avenue
Oral Mayo
M. D. See
Seribe
HALL
PB. J, Cheney & Co
Toledo
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