Many Conventions to Be Held in State
The Associated Press reports a busy slate of Iowa conventions this summer and fall in cities like Des Moines Waterloo and Ames. Dates run from May through December with groups including B P O Elks Moose Firefighters Bankers Labor Spanish War veterans and the Y M C A among others. The Iowa state fair in Des Moines during August is also expected to draw large crowds.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Clinton
A¢Yal Order of Moose
Waterloo
Iowa Association of Firefighters
Bill Posting Association
Midwest Horticulture
Iowa Hotel Association
Sioux City
Honest John Kelly Sees Gambling Change in New York
In a Nassau interview Honest John Kelly recalls gambling’s decline in New York due to the automobile era world war and prohibition. He recalls past grand houses and fortunes lost, notes today’s gambling is confined to craps in coffee houses and garages, and laments the passing of the old style establishments. He also mentions Sioux City events beginning in June drawing crowds from northwest Iowa.
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New York
John" Kelly
Honest John
West Forty-first Vreet
Bahamas
Nassau
Met
Kelley
Iowa engineers work to chart Mississippi flow back to 1874
At Keokuk dam Iowa engineers under Prof Floyd A Nagler calibrate 119 spillways to measure water over them and compute daily Mississippi flow back to 1874. The project involves Stone and Webster and US Geological Survey with Mississippi River Power Co. current meters from Germany and tests through May.
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Itty
Associated Press
Kreokuk
Iowa
University of Iowa Engineers
Floyd A. Nagler
University of Iowa
Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation
United States Geological Survey
University Engineers
Mississppi River Power Company
Keokuk
Keokuk Dam
Iowa River
Nagler
Towa River
University
Germany
George E. Shafer
Paul Mercer
Mississippi River Power Company
A. Davis
The
Power Company
Women police numbers rise worldwide
The permanent League of Nations commission for the suppression of traffic in women and children reports growing female police presence, especially in the United States and Great Britain. It deems women in police forces beneficial for protecting the interests of women and children globally.
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Geneva
United States
Great Britain
League of Nations Commission
Names dominate UW student rolls in Seattle campus
Doro thy leads among University of Washington students with Helen, Frances close behind, followed by Margaret, Mary and Ruth. The list also features many Virginias, Elisabeths and Katherines.
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Seattle
Wash
Dorothy
University of Washington
Helen
Frances
Margaret
Mary
Ruth
Radio Programs Across Cities Highlight Evening Schedules
A dense list details radio stations from WSB Atlanta to CKY Winnipeg with listed programs for each, including music, talks, orchestras, lectures, dances, and concerts. Entries name station call letters, locations, and specific time blocks.
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WSB
Atlanta Journal
WGR
Buffalo
WMAQW
Chicago News
WGN
Chicago Tribune
WDAP
Chicago
KYW
WLW
Cincinnati
Bible Society of Maine Compiles Longhand Bible
In Portland Maine the Bible Society of Maine is assembling a longhand Bible with pages written by over 1500 people aged from six and a half to ninety. The 1500 page tome will weigh about 80 pounds and be displayed at exhibitions.
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Portland
Bible Society of Maine
Engineers to Meet at tenth annual A A E convention
SAN FRANCISCO May 12 Among the largest conventions this year is the tenth annual meeting of the American Association of Engineers to convene June 11 to 14 Delegates from every state and all American possessions have announced their intention to attend.
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San Francisco
American Association of Engineers
Woman of 70 Still Swims for Berlin Club
Frau Anna Bohm, 70, a celebrated member of the Berlin Woman swimmers, remains active after a fifty year record of victories and competitions.
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Berlin
University of Iowa to award 1194 degrees at 64th commencem
May 15 report from Iowa City details commencement week May 30 to June 3. 1194 degrees and certificates will be awarded. Pt. Raymond B Fosdick of New York will deliver the commencement address. Activities include regatta, music recital, Olympic track and field tryouts, senior class events, and a baccalaureate by Dr John Augustine Ryan.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Raymond B- Fosdick
New York
N. Y
Iowa River
School of Music
John Augustine Ryan
Catholic University of America
Washington D. C
Old Capitol
Ryan
National Catholic Welfare Conference
Trustees of
The
University of Iowa Association
Association
Walter A. Jessup
Woman Credits Vegetable Compound With Restoring Health
Mrs Frep of East Hardwick Vermont credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing six months of backache headache side ache and general illness. Her husband urged her to try it and she reports feeling well and strong now. A country wide canvass shows 98 out of 100 purchasers benefited. Sold by druggists everywhere.
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East Hardwick
Ibrad
Lydia E.pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jefferson Davis Home Becomes War Memorial In Memphis
The old Jefferson Davis home in Memphis is to be repaired and kept as a Civil War and World War memorial. World War veterans and Memphis Post No. 1, American Legion, spearhead the drive to preserve the site and provide a home for the Legion as a World War dead memorial. Funds raised cover most of the 350000 purchase and restoration cost, with initial payments already made.
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Memphis
Tenn
Jefferson Davis
Davis
American Legion
Court Avenue
Fourth Street
Chicago Moves 7500-Ton Office Building Without Damage
A 7,500-ton office building in Chicago, claimed as the heaviest ever moved, was transferred intact to a new site 85 feet away without damage or incident.
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Chicago
Alumni Reunions Planned for University Classes
The class of 1874 returns for a reunion this year along with the law class of 1879. C C Burphy and Judge Jas W Bollinger plan a grand reunion of the law class of 1889, while C C M Dutcher of Iowa City expects the class of 1894. Medical graduates from 1874 also mark a 50th anniversary with other medical classes 1891 1904 1914 and 1919 expected to reunite. Mrs Grace P Smith editor of the Iowa Alumnus says this will be the most reunions ever.
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F. C. Ensign
Doctors of Philosphy
Liberal Arts
Commerce
Dentistry
Pharmacy
College of Liberal Arts
George Earhart
Cedar Rapids
Gilbert L. Pinkham
Seattle
Wash
Earhart
College of Liberal Arts Planning
F. D. Jackson
Des Moines
Iowa
C.C. Burphy
Jas, W. Bollinger
Davenport
CC. M. Dutcher
Iowa City
College of Medicine
Grace P. Smith
The
Iowa Alumnus
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