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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1923

Page

5

Lasker Proposes 18 Subsidiaries for Merchant Marine Control

Albert D. Lasker urges President Harding to create eighteen subsidiary corporations to run consolidated routes if private operation fails. He calls for a government fleet corporation as parent, with subsidiaries managing routes and terminal assets, and a plan to gradually return to private ownership. He projects a 7.5 million deadweight ton total fleet and notes economic gains from diesel engines and current treasury reserves.

Associated Press Washington Harding Albert D. Lasker Shipping Board Lasker Mr. Lasker Fleet Corporation

Piles Can Be Cured Without Surgery

An instructional booklet by Dr. A. B. McCleary of Kansas City claims non surgical cure for piles and rectal troubles. It asserts twenty four years of use and eight thousand cases. readers can mail name and address to obtain free reprint.

Bir A. B. McCleary Kansas City Meleary Larkylew Sanktarian Kansaw City

Harbaugh family history and Prairie Flower Baptist events

A portrait of T P Harbaugh recounts his move from West Chester to Brighton, debt-free thrift, and long farming career ending after 38 years. The piece notes eight Harbaugh children, current homes of several in Colorado and Minneapolis, and aging parents with rheumatism. It closes with a social report on the Prairie Flower Baptist Friendly Comrades class gathering at Roy Teets home featuring Mr Reeves teaching, musical performances, Riley and Guest readings, and playful contests.

T. P. Harbaugh West Chester U. P Tom Indiana Noblesville Brighton Geo. Downs Alex Loughridge Jam Daniels John Knapp Mary F. Wallace Ott Patterson Sam Gardner Gary O'Loughlin Gary Mr. Harbaugh Tom Weat Harbaugh Elm Grove Harry John Greeley Colo HW. F. Harbaugh Minneapolis W. FE. Barber Minneapolia Elmer Burham Burhames Martha G. Thrasher Prairie Flower Baptist Church Roy J. Teets T. C. Reeves O. B. Mouser A. J. Unthank Amy McKee Mr. Mouser Sam McKee Miss Thrasher Mrs. Teets Miss 3 Eunice Scott Rev. Unthank James Whitcomb Riley Edgar A. Guest

Social event at Teets home ends with praise and ice cream

The gathering featured a program of fun, a closing yell, and praise for the efficient nurse. Hosts and helpers served ice cream and cake, with the evening deemed a success. The article notes population densities of Holland, Britain, Australia, and Canada.

McKee Blanche Eunice Scott Ralph Scott Charles Brinning Pearl Phillips

Herrick Warns Iowa Farmers of Garden Pest Threats

Des Moines June 13. R M Herrick secretary of the Iowa Horticultural Society warns of apple blotch potato leaf hoppers canker worms striped cucumber beetles and plant lice threatening orchards and gardens as the season opens He urges timely spraying noting apple scab could be destructive with wet weather and provides specific spray formulas and timing for various pests including lead arsenate and 4 4 50 mixes plus nicotine dust for cucumber beetles plant lice and squash bugs.

Associated Press Des Moines R. M. Herrick Iowa Horticultural Society

Dentistry on Ancient Art. Roman dentists filled teeth with gold as early as 600 B

Roman dental practices reveal gold fillings dating to around 600 B.C. In early use a skilled artisan prepared teeth and placed gold inserts, indicating advanced restorative techniques in ancient medicine.

U S Congressmen Arrive in Moscow for Private Visit

The Moscow arrival of Irving T. Bush Carroll L. Reedy and Ross A. Collins signals growing American interest in Russia per Russian press. Senator Brookhart and other members expected soon while the visitors stress they come in a private capacity. French commercial missions also in Moscow travel as private businessmen with no official ties despite French government awareness.

Associated Press Moscow Irving T. Bush New York Carroll L. Reedy Maine Ross A. Collins Mississippi Senator Brookhart Iowa American Congress Russia

Where Lark Is Unique in Flight Song

Larks sing while flying, a distinctive trait noted for their avian behavior. The observation highlights larks as the only birds to produce song midair during flight.

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