Warren G Harding Faces First Day as President
The new president inherits a broken system after Wilson’s era with over twenty foreign issues and a looming League of Nations. He cannot act alone and must seek cooperation, concessions, and balance in economic policy to avoid a deeper crisis.
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Warren G. Harding
United States of America
Lacdias
Wilson
Harding
Congress
Dhespair
Executive Department
United States
League of Nations
Rippling Rhymes by Was Mason in Estes Park Tale
A rambling verse narrative recalls an Estes Park oil millionaire living lavishly with fine cars and ermine quilts. In San Diego a stranger reveals how fortune shifts, as a gambler reflects on wealth, ruin, and seeking steady earnings over risky gains.
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Estes Park
San Diego
Mrs Wood Elf Guides Kids Through Secret House Tale
In a woodland scene Mrs Wood Elf explains that each traveler must seek the House of Secrets alone, with her as a guide post. The dialogue contrasts beauty and ugliness while stressing personal adventures and independent discovery.
Equilibrium strains as Harding faces sifting job ahead
Amid differing business attitudes and mood, the nation debates balancing voices. The sifting committee will probe with Harding and his cabinet in Congress. The war's impact breeds pressure, but steady teamwork could yield an accomplished administration and progress.
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Harding
Congress
Warren
New Congressmen Mostly Republican
Des Moines dispatch notes a wave of retirements as Republicans gain a wide majority in the new Congress. It lists new senators and the Iowans who have served in cabinet roles, including Henry C. Wallace heading to agriculture. A Texas boy's express shipment to Bend Oregon is also reported with a destination tag.
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Senate
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Cannel
Ralph H. Cameron
Ariz
Samuel M. Shortridge
California
Samuel D. Nichelaou
Colorado
William B. Mecks Minois
Richard P. Ernest
Kentucky
Ovington E. Weller
Maryland
Tasker L, Oddie
Nevada
EF. F. Ladd
North Dakota
J. W. Harrem
Oklahoma
Robert N. Stanafield
Oregon
Peter Norbeck
South Dakota
T. H. Caraway
Arkansas
Thomas £. Watedn
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Edwin
Broussand
Louisiana
Des Moines
Henry C. Wallace
United States
James Harlan
Dit. Pleasant
Ile
Interior
Towa
Harlan
Andrew Jonson
William W. Belknap
General Gran
Jessie M. Shaw
Iowa
Tie Treasury
Theodore Roosevelt
Edwin T. Meredith
Wilson
David P. Houston
Texas
Treasury Department
Wallace
Meredith
Express
Ranger
Bend
Leonard Adcock
Edwin Berry
State rail body may lose power over intrastate rates
Iowa officials push to curb federal authority after ICC ruling. Charles Webster chairs a March 11 Washington meeting to press Congress to restore state control over intrastate railroad charges. Attorneys general from several states prepare briefs as Kenyon and Cummins explore amendments, with state legislatures already joining the push across midwest and west regions.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Allroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Nitois
Interstate Commercs Commission
Gibeon
Iowa Railroad Commission
Iowan
Charles Webster
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Washington
Congress
Florida
Kenyon
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Towa
Cessna
Senate
House
Middle
Far West
American Farm Bureau Federation
Corn Bell Meat Producers’ Association
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Live Stock Association
Clifford Thorne
Chicago
Webster
Gibson
Interstate Commercce Commission
Three Feet Make a Yard in Parkyard Joke
An undergraduate jokes about park pricing. A park butcher quotes ten shillings for a yard. A student offers half a sovereign, the old man pockets it and shows three pig feet saying three feet makes a yard.
Catarrh Cure Claims Local Use and Blood Purifier Mix
An advertisement touts Catarrh Medic ing as curing catarrh by internal use rather than local applications. It markets a blend of tonics and blood purifiers from Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and offers testimonials free.
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Cheney & Co., Props
Toledo, O
Supreme Court Sides With Iowa in Railroad Regulation
The Supreme Court casts doubt on the Iowa railroad commission’s authority, suggesting it may be rendered ineffective in the power balance over railroad regulation.
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Supreme Court
Iowa Railroad Commission
Nettles of Eastern origin can cause deadly reactions
Some nettles, particularly East Indian species, are dangerous. Initial itching may be followed by heat-like pain on the skin, with pain intensifying for hours or days and may be accompanied by influenza and lockjaw symptoms, sometimes ending in death.
Fodder Hung in Trees in Cashmere Flocks
In Cashmere a novel method to store fodder for winter is popular. The chief industry is wool production and textile manufacture, with Cashmere fabrics renowned worldwide. In deep winter snow five to six yards high, fodder is hung among tree branches for easy sheep access.
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Cashmere
Imperfections Have Use in Life and Judgment
Quoted maxim by Meres Ruskin states imperfections give function in life and in divine appointment. It notes how faults sharpen effort and influence human judgment.
Railroad Train Schedule Fragments Show Timings and Routes
Train list details multiple routes with arrival and departure times for Golden State Limited Seavanee and Western lines. Washington Branch schedules include local passes and freight trains. notices note cancellations Tuesdays and Thursdays and stock extra at 7:45 a.m. Agent H. W. Russell provides details.
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Washington
Freemason and Allied Orders Meeting Schedule for Washington Area
Washington Masons and related bodies announce regular meeting nights for LODGE No 26 A F and A M. Cyrus Chapter No 18 R A M. Bethlehem Commandery No 45 K T. Washington Chapter No 98 O E S. Damascus Shrine No 10 W S of J. Officers listed include J Elliot Grayson W M and Arthur Goodin Secretary with visiting fraters welcome.
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Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. Elliot Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
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Kerr
E. Cc
Recorder
Washington
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
W. HH
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Tama
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Graham
Physicians and Surgeons
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Washington, Iowa
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Wilson & Wilson
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Westchester, Iowa
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Abstract Department
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Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
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