Flood control bill sparks White House critique and Capitol fight
President Coolidge denounces the flood control measure as the most extortionate in history while Wisconsin Democrat Frear leads a bloc demanding local contributions. Senate hearings reveal costs of the Nicaragua marine expedition and naval fuel arrangements.
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Transatlantic Aviators Planned Welcomes in New York and Chicago
The German Irish aviators hoped for lively welcomes in Washington New York and Chicago after leaving desolate Greenly island in the Belle Isle straits. A faulty compass in a dark snow storm sent them far north of their path and relief arrived by plane and other means.
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New York Democratic Committee Enters Al Smith for President
AL SMITH was formally entered as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for President by the New York state Democratic committee at a meeting in the National Democratic club in New York City. His name was presented by former party leaders.
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Coolidge
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Ohio
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James H. Maurer
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New York State Democratic Committee
National Democratic Club
Residing Coolidge Addresses DAR Convention on State Rights
RESIDENT COOLIDGE, in an address at the opening session of the annual convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Washington, criticized federal encroachment on state rights and growing government interference in individual life. He stressed the nation rests on higher ideals than communism and urged a return to revolutionary era ideals.
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Convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Oscar Carmona inaugurated as Portugal's president
Oscar Carmona becomes president of Portugal after a March election with regular suffrage and no opposition. Violent earthquake shocks cause widespread death and destruction in the Balkans, Peru, and Oaxaca. Ellsworth Milton Statler dies in New York at 65, once a hotelier. a blast kills 40 in West Plains, Missouri.
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West Plains
Dayton Grove Society Notes Tells of Meetings and Community Events
May 2 Dayton Grove Mildred Leet correspondent reports the Sew and So club met with Mrs James Walker. six members attended due to illness. Plans to boost interest and attendance were discussed. Several residents visited, farm work done, road maintenance completed near Crooked Creek. The Seniors plan a two night play Go Slow Mary on the 10th and 11th. Wildflowers bloom and corn planting begins as weather cooperates.
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Sadie Anderson
Walter Leet
Nola’ ‘Johnson
Willard Leet
Washington
Betty Bowes
Harve Banks
Harry Anderson
Tom Porter
Clarence Johnson
Roy Gardner
Walter Bauer
Pauline
Wellman
Cloyce Dill
Mary
Walter Jeet
the Baptist Kensington
Bruce Moore
Brighton
Mr. Moore
Mrs. Moore
White Oak Social News amid visits and travel
Mrs. P. F. Smith reports on neighbors in White Oak. George Bereser finished fencing at John Berester’s farm and returned home near Valley. Lyle Smith of Davenport and Raymond Cheek visited White Oak. Evelin Walton, Wanda Ruth Smith, and Mrs. Will Augustine are among those noted. Will True and family visited relatives in Pleasant Plain and Ottumwa for medical care and errands. The local corn planter season is near.
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George Bereser
John Berester
Valley
Lyle Smith
Woolworth Co
Davenport
Raymond Cheek
West Chester
Evelin Walton
Wanda Ruth Smith
Will Augustine
Washington
Kh. D. Smith
Ralston
Will True
Everett Coffin
Pleasant Plain
Frank Smith
Charley Scranton
Ottumwa
Hertig
Jones
Richland
Clinton Walton
Weat Chester
P. F. Smith
Aids to Virtue Among the Aids to Virtue
A Washington Post quotation notes that good blood religion and old age are aids to virtue. The remark underscores social norms and moral guidance in public discourse.
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Roscoe Robertson Family Gatherings and Local Visits
Dublin notes list Sunday dinners and visits among local families including the Mangolds Robertson and McCutcheon. Miss Eileen Times stayed with Miss Mable Sayre and observed Sayre’s school. Several attendees earned perfect attendance for the year. A group attended a county rural schools exhibit in Washington and Rescue Robertson with her daughter Merle were kepta visitors Saturday afternoon.
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Eileen Times
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Miss Sayre
Ward McCutcheon
Howard Brown's
Ernest Meeks
Edward Engle
Doc Engle
Dutch Creek Center
Cloyce Robertson
Stanley Mangold
Wayne Mangold
Clayton Robertson
Twila Mangold
Howard Mangold
Nick Times
Dorothy Disney
Merle Robertson
Grover Custer
Donald
Doris
Howard Brown
Patterson and Patterson visit Burlington kin
Mrs John Patterson and son Kenneth along with Miss Martha Patterson spent a Sunday in Burlington with Mrs Patterson’s parents Mr and Mrs Bush. Hulda Olds visited Cy Timmins and relatives. Francis Turnipseed ill. Everett Hubers visited Washington. Jim Amanda and Oscar Schulty and Sam Schulty with wife were entertained at John Schultys. Mrs J T Schulty and Mrs L E Muhnap Eugene and Shirley visited.
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John Patterson
Kenneth
Martha Patterson
Burlington
John Schulty
J. T. Schulty
L. E. Mhunlap
Eugene
Shirley
Johnnie Maple Jr. Works for Wade Gardner on Friday
At W. W. Mathiss' Friday event, Johnnie Maple Jr. is shown in a work role for Wade Gardner.
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Johnnie Maple Jr
Wade Gardner
Tom Mix Takes Up Aviation In Silver Valley Film
Cowboy star Tom Mix learns aviation for Fox Western Silver Valley with Army pilot guidance. He practices at the field and crashes his flying machine on first attempt, delivering a spectacular aerial fall as Dorothy Dawn stars. The film opens a two day engagement at Fox Theatre.
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Cowboy Tom Mix
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Silver Valley
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United States Army
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