Prohibition Gains Broad Support Across Professions
A survey by temperance groups shows over 98 percent of manufacturers bankers lawyers physicians and educators favor some form of prohibition with 85 percent backing strict measures. The piece cites Iowa as an early adopter and notes reduced waste, rehabilitated finances, and improved household conditions as enforcement increases. President Harding is quoted on debts paid and wages saved due to fewer saloon expenditures.
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Iowa
Harding
Savings Bank
Honeymoon Ends as Husband Rents House Without Wife View
A community anecdote notes the volatile turn in domestic life when a husband rents a house without his wife seeing it first. The remark stresses that a reliable man is the community’s greatest asset.
Rippling Rhymes by Walt Mason
A satirical verse contrasts reports of Russian famine with a counterpoint claiming Russia enjoys plenty. The speaker notes conflicting views, suggesting readers can be swayed by biased text and urging a balanced view of famine claims versus cheerful depictions, ending with a ponderous moral.
Prohibition Wins Praise From Older Generation
The article argues that prohibition changed national habits and politics and credits President Harding with embracing the policy. It reflects on past attitudes to liquor, noting older generations recall whiskey as a premier home commodity and suggests the era of alcohol is permanently fading from memory.
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Harding
Alice Robertson Shown as Honest, Candid Leader
The Muncie Evening Press praises Alice Robertson congresswoman from Oklahoma for her rare judgment beyond sex and her blunt honesty. The piece notes her clear analyses that hit the nail on the head and her motherly, kindly chastisement of political hypocrisy.
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Wilbur FE. Sutton
Muncie
Ind
Alice Robertson
Oklahoma
Alice Robertson a national asset in national politics
A profile of Alice Robertson showing her influence in Congress and Oklahoma politics. She resists gimmicks from both major blocs, stays true to party aims, and is viewed as a capable, humane leader who strengthens the role of women in politics.
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Ling
Alice
Oklahoma
Alice Robertson
Young driver wins dangerous street race in Ottumwa
A car numbered 91 3203 raced a Ford along West Fourth Street from Cass Street to the city park around 3 40 pm Saturday. The racer gained for a few blocks but the other Ford pulled ahead near Washington Street. Pedestrians and other drivers avoided the sprint to prevent harm.
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Ottumwa Courter
Ford
West Fourth Street
Cass Street
City Park
Florida Named for Caster
Florida earned its name from Ponce de Leon who believed he found the land on Easter Sunday, calling it Pascual Florida in Spanish. The note links the name to the holiday and explorer’s voyage.
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Florida
Caster
Ponce de Leon
Pascual
Local whimsy and city notes from Alpena and beyond
A collage of small town observations and quips spans from graduation fashion ideals to flower boxes on the square. Snippets include a Warren Rabbit mention from Alpena Michigan and a joke about airplane chickens. The piece also notes a Washington freak occurrence and light city life vignettes.
Cabbage and Beans Reply in Family Mail Folklore
Sammy remarks and a talking cabbage and bean exchange playful banter as more items arrive by mail. The text references prospective censorship rules at a Presbyterian assembly affecting films and notes Jack Dempsey collecting a monocle in Europe among several other stray lines.
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Presbyterian Assembly
Hollywood
Jack Dempsey
Europe
Puzzle fan solves Reubsam's 34 puzzle
A late night call from Mrs. W Dalton confirms she solved William Reubsam's 34 puzzle. Reubsam had said only one other person besides himself had solved it, and Carl Hedges reportedly did as well. Dalton's method adds the digits to yield 34.
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Raorir Taorir
William Reubsam
Tightwad’s Long Face at Barber Shop Gaffe
A quip notes Tightwad’s sour look when entering a barber shop as he aims to extract maximum value from a shave. A playful line suggests his frugality drives every grooming visit.
In a Canoe and a Upset Cap Scene
A dialogue about hats and appearances ends in a humorous canoe mishap. The excerpt includes a flirtatious moment and a disrupted outing, followed by an abrupt line about "useless information" and a weight remark. The tone hints at a light romantic vignette with casual banter.
Flapper Fashion Tips Stir Readers in Life Advice
A Life magazine snippet notes a flapper can dress for about 37.55 dollars yearly if she keeps hair styling simple. The piece pokes fun at vanity and crowds lingering over a half dollar find, reflecting era attitudes toward fashion and luck.
Humphrey Richards Seeks County Board Seat in 1923 Term
In a written appeal to voters, Humphrey Richards announces his candidacy for the County Board of Supervisors. He cites economy and tax reduction, promises prudent use of county funds, and notes forty years of Iowa business experience.
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County Board of Supervisors
Evening Journal
Iowa
Humphrey Richards
Fightin Mad at Fox Theatre Aims for Romance and Adventure
William Desmond stars in Fightin Mad a past action film at the Fox Theatre on Saturday. The Metro release follows a red blooded young American who rejects prosaic life and joins the Border Patrol for thrill and romance.
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Fox Theatre
Border Patrol
Metro
William Desmond
H. H. van Loan
Virgin of Stamboul
Desperado Youth Aboard the Overland Limited
A hard riding youth shocks passengers on the Overland Limited and earns trust with Border Patrol comrades. He then achieves a daring rescue of a train girl from a bandit gang, delivering high thrills and frontier bravado.
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Overland Limited
Border Patrol
Devilfish Camouflage and Ink Defense Described
The text explains how smaller devilfish swim in shoals and alter their color to blend with surroundings. It notes an ink bag device that squirts dark fluid to cloud the water and aid escape when threatened.
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