Correspondents Report Local Visits in Morning Briefs
Monroe guest Mise Grace Oldham stays with friend Savage in Brigh this week. Des Moines visitor D. O. Fr visits Brigh this week. Beiduton Rebekah Lodge met Tuesday evening. Mrs. Helen Kime of Fremont visits sister Mrs. Geo. Wanerus. Mrs. Couch and daughter visit Hillhouse farmer's family. Ad MecMarty travels to Cedar Falls to visit J. R. Fitch and others. Mrs. Wayne Robison visits sister Mrs. Mary Shumaker at Wayland.
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Mise Grace Oldham
Monroe
Savage
D. O
Des Moines
Brigh
Beiduton Rebekah Lodge
Helen Kime
Fremont
Geo. Wanerus
Couch
West Chester
Mr. Miller
Hillhouse Farm
Ad MecMarty
J. R. Fitch
G. C. Snyder
A. L. Kregers
Cedar Falls
Wayne Robison
Mary Shumaker
Wayland
United States Ninth in Educational Rank Report
The United States ranks ninth among world nations in general education according to a House Education Committee report released today. It backs the Smith Towner bill to create a federal department of educational facilities to correct inequality, curb waste, and coordinate federal education work.
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Washington
United States
House Committee On Education
Smith-Towner
Borrowed Smiles and Witty Banter at a Wedding
A Boston Transcript quip montage recalls a humorous scene at a wedding. A judge comments on Jones’s facial cut after an accident at a launching. Mrs Blank grills a laundress about her daughter’s new marriage while Mrs Brown notes the husband is dull yet steady. The bride’s father humorously bought railroad tickets, prompting a sly payoff as the couple discovers mid journey.
Fishmonger's Hint To Smith On Salmon Victory
In a comic exchange, Mr Smith visits a fishmonger with tackle and asks for three or four mackerel to look fresh. The clerk suggests salmon, noting the wife’s early visit and preference for salmon over other fish.
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Gadsby
Los Angeles Times
Odd Rules for Entering a House and Haircuts
A humorous list notes etiquette like removing hats during haircuts and admitting late burglars at a back door when the front is crowded. It also jokes about dodging dishes thrown by a spouse, suggesting these acts are unnecessary in modern times.
Quip on Mayor Hylan and a Dry Sleuth Tale
A Brooklyn scribbler notes with alarm and humor about John F. Hylan and a dry sleuth in a contentious New York scene. The remark reflects wary sentiment toward prohibition era policing and municipal leadership.
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John F. Hylan
New York
Brooklyn Hagle
Edwardson Named Editor for Capper Kansas City Daily
W E Edwardson a 1916 University of Iowa graduate will join the editorial department of the new daily newspaper in Kansas City to be published by Senator Arthur Capper. He begins Feb 1 after work at Enid and Oklahoma City papers.
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Iowa City
W. E. Edwardson
University of Iowa
Kansas City
Arthur Capper
Edwardson
Enid
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
New Jersey Ends Wet Fight Repeals Beer Law
The New Jersey Assembly unanimously repealed Governor Edwards 3.5 per cent beer law, a move tied to the state’s stance in a prohibition case before the U S Supreme Court. The House then approved a concurrent resolution ratifying the federal prohibition amendment by 51 to 4.
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Trenton
N. J
Margaret B. Laird
Essex County
Edward
New Jersey
United States Supreme Court
House
Iowa Reports Licensing Totals for Health Professionals
Iowa state records show 3785 physicians registered and practicing as of June 30 1920 with 292 certificates issued in the biennial period. 174 from examinations and 118 by reciprocity, plus eight itinerant licenses and 47 osteopathic certificates.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Health
Tili
Idaho
Colorado
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Indiana
Kansas
Michigan
Minnesota
Montana
Missouri
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Utah
West Virginia
Think Twice Before You Speak Says Arken About Cat
Arken comments on a cautionary note about Thomas and a cat as a parable. The remark suggests self check before words and action.
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Arken
Thomas Cat
Rosville Patients in Need of Sweets Plea At Des Moines
A Des Moines gathering heard a plea from Mrs Dixie Cornell Gebhart for Knoxville federal hospital patients. More than 200 former service men with mental disorders are treated there. Knoxville cannot meet all needs. sweets jellies candy cookies and fruit are scarce and many lack compensation papers. Red Cross aid is insufficient.
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Des Moines
Dixie Cornell Gebhart
Knoxville
W. EB. Manisby
Des Moines Federation of Women's Clubs
Federal Hospital
Red Cross
Help Needed for Veterans in Hospitals Across the United States
The passage notes more than 20 000 former service men confined in U S hospitals need delicacies garments and comforts such as sweaters hose handker chiefs and neckties. Amusement is also urged with newspapers in wards musical instruments movie reels and entertainments from volunteers. Tell merchants to respond to ads.
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United States
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