World War Fear and U.S. Economic Link to Europe
The article reports Thomas of the League of Nations linking U.S. economic weakness to global conditions, noting capital flows and a 1929 stock-market fall tied to world industrial cycles. It cites Hoover’s actions, the auto industry downturn, and European militarization concerns, including armaments and pacifist debates.
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National Labor Conference
League of Nations
Geneva
United States
America
M. Thomas
Europe
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Hoover
M. ‘Thomas
Embarrassing Moment Mentioned By Jean Kelsey
The Iowa Evening Journal recalls an awkward incident involving Jean Ainsworth and Jean Kelsey as a shopper slips on stairs at Montgomery Ward. The letter critiques global war readiness, noting Belgium Russia France and England suffered in World War I and arguing Europe would disarm if powers trusted restraint.
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Russia
England
United States
Germany
Europe
Belgium
France
Little Boy at Prayer Milne verse in hushful prayer scene
A.L Milne’s poem shows Christopher Robin kneeling by the bed whispering prayers for Mummy, Daddy, Nanny, and himself after a bath. The child’s small hands rest on the bed as he imagines his blue dressing gown and hood, recalling a day’s end and thanking God for a lovely day.
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A.A. Milne
Christopher Robin
Nanny
Gold
Robin
Metropolitan Newspaper
Iowa statistics from 1920s farm totals and alcohol note
A Lexington Kentucky paper reprints Iowa farm data from 1920s figures including hogs, cattle, poultry, crops, and land values. It notes Iowa ranks and incomes from farm products, cattle, dairy, and butter, with unrelated health opinions on alcohol by doctors and a quoted influenza germ note.
Conan Doyle Dies At 71 In England
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle creator of Sherlock Holmes died at his Wimbleham home at 9 15 am after an illness of about two months. He was a devout believer in spiritualism and life after death and his career spanned medicine journalism and fiction. Born May 22 1859 in Edinburgh he left a lasting literary legacy through Holmes whose fame outlived the author.
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England
Sir Arthur Coan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
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Conan Doylee
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United States
Edinburgh
Punch
Chicago Beaten Twice on Sunday big league roundup
United Press reports a hectic day as leaders in both leagues risked their tops. Brooklyn, Washington, and Philadelphia all won or lost to shape the pennant race while hits and timely runs fueled doubleheaders and close games across major leagues.
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United Press
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington
Boston Red Sox
Brooklyn
Robins
Boston Braves
Ameri i
Philadelphia
Coinratl
Cubs
Eve. Swanson
Reds
Brook
Chicago
T. W. Harwood Takes Shoe Fitting Course
T. W. Harwood, proprietor of the Harwood Shoe Storm, travels to Chicago for a two week course at Scholl Orthopedic Training school to improve fitting skills. The Harwood store, in its 64th year in Washington, began with J. A. Harwood and passed to T. W. Harwood eleven years ago.
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T. W. Harwood
Harwood Shoe Storm
Chicago
Scholl Orthopedic Training School
Milo Reno Declines Senate Nomination
Des Moines July 7 Milo Reno president of the Iowa Farm is untom declined 10 man as a candidate for the United States seat on a farmer labor ticket Reno was nominated July 4 at the farmer labor state convention in Council Bluffs though he had earlier said he would not accept Also in Tahoe a horse incident injured Branghan with a fractured leg and internal injuries. the horse survived.
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Des Moines
Mio Reno
Iowa Farmis Untom
United States
Farmer Labor
Reno
Council Bluffs
Card of Thanks for Nora The Children Offer Condolences
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for floral offerings and sympathy at the loss of our mother Mrs Nora. The children Thank you for kindness extended during this time.
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Nora
Funeral marks close of Dr Howard Ineery in Crawfordsville
In Crawfordsville on July 7 the community gathered for the funeral of Dr. Howard Ineedry held at the Methodist church with pallbearers including Walter Poo and Harold Graham. The American Legion and Mesohs assisted, and the firing squad honored the deceased after services. Names of attendees and distant relatives appear in the partial notices from local correspondent Nellie Manners.
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Wilt White
Alice Willams
Frank McCoy
Stat Pan
Mary Horders
Pearis Powell
Pesteniays
Middletown
Ome
Erent Hest Hartow
Wagel Howe
Anwyies
Hasel
Anwyi
T. M. Holmes
Drowned: Alfred Lassman Former All American Football Star
The body of Alfred Lassman eight former all American football tackle for New York University was recovered from Long Lake near Harrison Maine. Lassman was a guest at Camp Wake and drowned when a canoe overturned late last night. He was known as a good swimmer and a search for the body began immediately, taking several hours to recover.
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Alfred “al” Lassman
Ackle
New York University
Longake
Here
Lassman
Camp Wake
Wayland Visit Turns into a Tale of Long Ago
A speaker recalls an afternoon visiting elderly Wayland residents to hear stories of pioneer life. Mr Reel, born 1850 near Wayland, describes a log cabin home, oxen plowing, rough schooling, and the evolving town over the past 70 years. The account reflects on education, community, and enduring family life.
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Nell
Dad
Andy
Marion Reel
Reel
Mr. Reel
Henty
Burlington
Whitcomb
Fast Hardware
Dr. Burr
Smouse Brothers Hardware
P. R. Davis
Harriet McClintie Reel
George Bancroft Stars in Ladies Are Brutes at Graham Theatre
George Bancroft headlines a vigorous performance in Ladies Are Brutes at the Graham Theatre this week. Mary Astor and Fredric March deliver strong support as a socialite wife and the erring husband, with Bancroft delivering burly virility amid dramatic fistic action and a happy, heroic finale.
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George Bancroft
New York
Bancroft
Mary Astor
Fredric March
Tiroft
Mixentenaine
Stanley Fields
David Durand
Freddie 1 Jurke Frederick
Claud Allister
Jolson’s Mammy film teased as all talking minstrel
In a three year buildup Al Jolson aimed to produce a Mammy picture based on minstrel life inspired by Irving Berlin. At Fox theatre Mammy stars Jolson in a dramatic traveling minstrel tale with AV Faller and Lois Moran among others while Berlin wrote songs. Cary jailed for stealing a tombstone worth 760 pounds over ten years and a $42.50 balance owed.
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al Jolson
Irving Berlin
Jolson
Warner Brothers
Entertainment History
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AV Faller
Lois Moran
Louwise Dresser
Lowell Sherman
Ray Cooke
Hobart Bosworth
Tully Marshall
Stanley Fields
Mitchell Lewis
Vlake You Look Years Younger With New Powders
An advertisement touts Mello-Glo race powder praised for its government approved color. A French process claims smooth spread and reduced pores with long lasting finish. Sherman Bros. Druggist sells Mpilo-Glo.
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Vlake
U.S
Sherman Bros
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