SHOULD MAKE OUR OWN PLANES
Senator Boies Penrose argues against a tariff amendment that would tax the government over airship procurement. He contends U S air production is a government monopoly with no domestic civilian industry and warns that restricting exports to England and Japan harms American defense and aviation interests.
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Boies Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senate
New
Committee On Finance
United States
England
Penrose
Japan
C. G. Grey
Aeroplane
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
Sharp Ears recounts a night of restless boarders who complain of spoiled sleep from barking dogs howling wind and loud songs outside. The verse humorously notes their insistence on sympathy while the narrator laments his own fading hearing.
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Jones
Defense needs shift to American aviation industry says Air Craft Journal
The Air Craft Journal argues the United States must build a robust domestic air industry to produce aircraft in peacetime with wartime expansion, warning that outsourcing battleship construction and munitions to foreign makers weakens national defense. It faults Senator Penrose for favoring economy over security and urges reliance on American suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krupp
Pennsylvania
France
Sweden
United States
Penrose
Aircraft Journal
Effect of Wrong Books on Children's Health
Mothers' Magazine warns that wrong books at the right time can trigger serious mental harm in children. Early exposure may cause convulsions and lasting negative effects on a child’s development.
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Mothers’ Magazine
Alaska and Other U S Territories History Summary
The article outlines U S territories beyond the 48 states. Alaska, bought from Russia in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars, yields resources like gold and timber. Hawaii becomes a regular territory after a 1893 revolution and 1900 annexation. It covers Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, the Tutuila group, Samoa, the Panama Canal Zone bought in 1904, the Virgin Islands bought in 1917, and the District of Columbia with no voting representation.
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United States
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
Tutalla Group
Samoa
Great Britain
Germany
Panama Canal Zone
Panama
Isthmian Canal Commission
Denmark
Virgin Islands
District of Columbia
Congress
Knights of Columbus State Convention Attendees Grow
More than 100 reservations for a dinner at Hotel Fort Des Moines boost expected attendees to over 200 including K C fourth degree Knights and their ladies. The May 23 and 24 convention in Des Moines will elect officers and select ten delegates for San Francisco.
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Harry J. McFarland
Davenport
San Francisco
Des Moines Knights
K.C
Des Moines Council
Kobehts of
Columbus
Raymond Wright
Ft. Des Moines
Wm. P. O'Connor
American Legion
Jamestown
Ohio
France
Railroad income shows March gain but short of target
Net railroad operating income for March was 30 894 066 dollars, tabulated by the council of railway executives from reports filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission. The figure equals 2.29 percent of the tentative valuation under the Transportation Act and reflects a shortfall of 50 million dollars from net revenue.
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Washington
March
Ascoundl
Interstars Commerce Commission
Railway Association Reports March Surplus After Cuts in Costs
The association released figures showing a March surplus after January deficit of 960 thousand dollars and February deficit of 7.378 million. Improved results stemmed from operation cost cuts and fewer employees, aided by higher traffic. Operating revenues totaled 458.362 million dollars, while expenses fell to 399.429 million. Net income rose 104.6 percent from March 1920, with Western district carriers at 6 percent, net 2.66 percent. Southern 2.27 percent. Eastern 1.91 percent.
Shriners Consider Iowa City Hospital Expansion
Imperial Shriners of North America held a Iowa City meeting to weigh a spacious addition to the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital funded by a share of a one million dollar annual national grant for crippled children. Nobel Garretson endorsed the plan during a prior Iowa visit. The Iowa Shriners seek national funds and will present the proposal at the imperial conclave in Des Moines.
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Iowa City
Imperial Shriners of North America
Children’s Hospital
University of Iowa
Shriners
United States
Shriners of
Iowa Shriners
National Organization
Nobel Garretson
Imperial
Thorely
National Fund
Des Moines
Adams Theatre Manager Surrenders Over War Tax
Des Moines May 18 John L Adams manager of the Adams Theatre company surrendered to federal authorities to answer why about 24000 dollars in war tax on theatre admissions had not been paid. A warrant charged him with failing to turn over the tax. Adams pleaded not guilty and waived arraignment. Bond was set at 8000 dollars. He had been in Omaha when he learned of the charges.
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Des Moines
John L. Adams
Adams Theatre Company
Adams Theatres
Adams
Omaha
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Relief and Longevity
An old advertisement offers $1000 for any catarrh case not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Medicine. The product is taken internally and said to affect the blood on mucous surfaces. Marketed by F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio with testimonials offered.
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HALL
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ono
Bootleg Whiskey Labeled as Bonded Under Scrutiny
Prohibition commissioner John F. Kramer told the House judiciary committee that About 95 percent of bootleg liquor is doped or colored alcohol. He warned that bootleggers forge labels and stamps from preprohibition brands to sell colored alcohol at high prices.
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Washington
John F. Kramer
House Judiciary Committee
Kramer
Palme
Chicago
Aged Man Plans Long Hike From Cedar Rapids to Texas
George Cass a seventy year old farmer plans a 1200 mile walk to a new home in Texas. He asserts he is in excellent health and has walked daily despite three months without work. His rugged heritage and outdoor life shape a determined overland journey.
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George Cass
Cedar Rapids
Texas
Cass
Man to Walk Across State to Texas in 1900s Era
Jackson county Iowa born 1850 man plans foot journey to Seabrook Texas over June starting along main roads via county seats Des Moines and Kansas City. He intends to sell postcard photos with notes to cover expenses and carry ID cards and letters from city officers and Police Chief Morrison. He has a wife and six children, four daughters and two sons, with one daughter living in Seabrook, Texas.
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Jackson County
Iowa
George Boone
John Chapman
Seabrook
Tex
Texas
Mr. Cass
Case
Des Moines
Kansas City
Morricon
Infinitely Varied Writing Rule in Stevenson Style
A brief note on Repert Louis Stevenson urging endless variety in writing. The axiom highlights creativity through boundless form and voice.
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Louis Stevenson
Local Train Schedule Details and Agent Note
The notice lists multiple train numbers with their departure and arrival times including No 454 Local Pass at 9 40 a m and No 430 Local Pass at 6 30 p m along with freight runs. It states which trains run daily except Sunday and identifies Hi W RUSSEL as agent and lists arriving No 23 Passenger at 9 27 a m and No 25 Passenger at 6 10 p m.
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Hi. W. Russel
Washington
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Mutual
Abe Martin
Walt Mason
Jonathan Brace
Knights Columbus
Iowa City Hospital
Iowa Gas & Electric Company
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Electric Light and Power
Iowa Gas & Electric Co
Mr. Kramer
Chairman Volstead
Physicians and Surgeons
A. Joan Droz
J. EK. Edgington, M. D
F. & M. Bank
Irvin EF. Huston
Southwest Corner Square
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Union
Washington, IA
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M. D. Blair
J.D. Dayton
Westchester, Iowa
Farma
City
Washington County
T. A. Michels
Washington, Lowa
Brookhart Bros. Law
Opera House
Mutual Phone
Cc. J. Wilson
C. Wilson
Wilson & Wilson
Opposite Journal
Washington, Iowa
OWA
Chiropractors
M. HH. Sartor
M. WH. Sartor
Sartor & Sartor Chiropractors
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Klein Klothing Ko
Red
Golden State
C. B&q
Brin Eee West Lim
Aturds
Mota
Ll. W. Calvert
B. Watson
Morrison & Morrison
Austin Sutherland Auctioneer
Washington Lodge
A. F
A. M
J. Billet Grayson
W. M
Arthur Goodin
Cyrus
W. C. Bell
H. P
Bethlehem Commandery
K. T
G. S. Kerr
BE. Co
Mary Lavada Kerr
Myrtle Speer
Damascus Shrine
Moose Hall
Louise Harwood
Lena M. Marble
Washington Lodge No
Loyal Order of Moose
I. E. Mitchell
D. C. Russell
Covenant Lodge No. 101
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Noble Grand
Roy Maple
Brighton
Iowa Avenue
Ralph Zeck
Elmer McFadden
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