Convention opens in San Francisco for Democratic nomination
The big Democratic convention in San Francisco opens amid a free for all. Administration influence is seen as an advantage, with McAdoo favored by some delegates though lacking a solid following. Debates on the platform loom, with talk of a wet plank and potential for many ballots and disputes. Platform items are portrayed as votes grabbing and expedient rhetoric rather than principled policy.
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San Francisco
McAdoo
Altho
Chicago
Wilson
Congress
United States
Mr. Wilson
Viewing with Alarm on a Nation at War and After
A reflective piece laments postwar drift from productive work to idle pastimes. The speaker contrasts the expected lay of labor with a public culture consumed by games, extravagance, and carefree diversions. He urges steadier effort and diligent labor to replace complacency and restore purpose.
After the Big Show Voters Decide Bonds of Parties
The speaker warns against frivolous pretense and urges careful just governance during a reconstruction era. Voters will decide which party leads the work, Democratic or Republican, while platforms' agitational planks will be tucked away after the election as people seek enduring principles.
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Ireland
England
Alaska
Philippines
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Modest Dress Request Sparks Church Attendance Rise
A Kentucky minister reportedly stopped morning services to ask three women in his congregation to dress more modestly. The incident allegedly increased male church attendance, while Washington band supporters are invited to buy tags on the square next Saturday night for twenty five cents to fund Thursday concerts.
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Kentucky
Washington
Built That Way And Other Quips From Papers
A clipped column notes humorous lines from Ft. Madison Democrat and Des Moines Register. It cites reflections on gout and anatomy, Turkey's peace treaty signing, and a remark about long distance calls replacing in person business travel since July 1, 1919.
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Ft. Madison Democrat
Turkey
Des Moines Register
Ft. Madison
Shore Acres to Headline Fox Theatre Run
Shore Acres the screen version of James A. Herne drama starring Alice Lake comes to the Fox Theatre for a two day engagement. Rex Ingram directed with Arthur Zellner screenplay. cast includes Edward Connelly and Joseph Kilgour as key locals.
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Shore Acres
Screen Classics, Inc
James A. Herne
Alice Lake
Fox Theatre
Herne
Rex Ingram
Arthur J. Zellner
Liddy Ann
Miss Lake
Edward Connelly
Uncle Nat
James A. Herns
Joseph Kilgour
Josiah Blake
Steve Norton
Jack Holden
The Honey Bee Screen at Graham Theatre This Week
The Honey Bee stage adaptation screens Wednesday and Thursday at Graham Theatre. It portrays an intensely human tale of an American businesswoman denied love, with strong dramatic insights and a gripping prize fight scene featuring Kid McCoy. The note also praises Herbert Hoover and Senator Harding in a separate Des Moines Capital editorial excerpt.
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Samuel Merwin
Deni
Hammer
America
Kid McCoy
Graham Theatre
Senator Harding
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
San Francisco
Hoover
Cedar County
Iowa
Des Moines
Debs-led third ticket looms as La Follette camp wary
The La Follette men should not worry about a third party bid, as a third ticket heads by Eugene V. Debs currently restrained in federal prison. Cedar Rapids Republican notes the unusual political dynamic.
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la Follette
Eugene V. Debs
Cedar Rapids
Dry law debate and the price of booze
Rolfe Arrow argues against quarreling over dry law efficiency. He says if it works enthusiasts should be satisfied, if not the wets remain active. He calls the high price of liquor the strongest current argument for dryness and asserts slavery is unconstitutional, noting a thing unconstitutional in two places cannot continue.
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Rolfe Arrow
Backed Auto Into Train In Knoxville Incident
In Knoxville on Friday evening June 28 S M Magarian backed his Ford coupe into a moving freight train. The car rode on the engine for about sixty feet. Mrs E H Dawson and the Magarian baby were passengers. All three escaped injury though shaken as the auto sustained heavy front damage and shattered glass the cab largely intact.
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Ss. M. Magarian
Knoxville
S. M. Magarian
E. H. Dawson
Magarian
Ask
Automobile Industry Reaches Fifth Largest U S Sector
The pace of growth pushes cars into a top five U S industry. About 7,523.64 vehicles are registered per 1911 counts, with an annual production near 2,973,800 cars. Total in-service value estimates at 3.7 billion dollars and average price around 745 dollars.
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United States
Father and son give out facts about Tanlac relief
Walter H. Johnson of Des Moines says after a year of influenza and severe fatigue Tanlac restored his health gaining 25 pounds and better sleep. He notes improved appetite, relief from headaches, and renewed energy. his son also improved after the medicine. Sherman Bros. in Washington and Mac Gugin Drug Co. in Wellman distribute Tanlac.
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Tam
Tanlac
Walter H. Johnson
Dean Ave
Des Moines
Mona
Rock Island
Mr. Johnson
Tanlaee
Baggage Room
Taniac
Tanlae
Washington
Sherman Bros
Wellman
MacGugin Drug Co
Advt
Can a Camel Have Booze Under a Health Affidavit
A curious tale from a circus in Washington as baby camel Raisinette with an affidavit is fed fruit mash liquor for medicinal purposes only. Keeper and veterinary warn that the creature must sign an affidavit each time the booze is given to prove it is for health and not abuse.
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Marco
Yankee Robinson Wild Animal Circus
Washington
Raisinette
Running Wide Poem Fragment
A brief verse notes a deliberate misalignment of lines as the speaker contemplates the risk of missing a newspaper with a word. The lines reflect a tension between writing and observation and the feeling of being misread as a book.
Packing Company to Be Reorganized in Des Moines
Stockholders of the Associated Packing company vote to reorganize on a basis that allows dissatisfied stockholders to withdraw at 65 percent of par value. Few small holders signified withdrawal. those who paid 25 percent may withdraw upon paying 10 percent and surrender notes. A new board of directors, largely farmers, is authorized.
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Des Moines
Associated Packing Company
Ames Summer School Sees Large Student Enrollment
Ames Summer School reports a large turnout with about 800 students expected to attend, with possibility of even more enrolling. The program aims to provide extended learning opportunities and may run beyond initial estimates as registrations continue.
Summer school at Ames offers broad college courses
The Burlington Hawkeye notes a summer at Ames with almost 100 instructors teaching diverse courses. The program aims to help nearly anyone needing brushing up. It mentions Longfellow portraits in Westminster Abbey as a notable American connection.
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Ames
Burlington
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