Patriotism and Preparedness Declares a Memorial Day Appeal
Governor W. L. Harding urges Americanization and strong preparedness in a Decoration Day address. He honors Civil War and World War dead, calls for reverence of the Constitution, public schools, and citizenship, and warns against Bolshevik influence while stressing national unity and duty.
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Harding
Southland
Northland
Europe
Asia
Port Sumter
United States
Greasy Diet Is Resented By Tires
Spring brings tire blowouts as owners rush to dealers for readjustments. Most spring failures stem not from tire defects but winter wear, with "winter sickness" the main cause. Excess grease and oil in garages corrode rubber, making garages a common foe to tires.
Rubber tires rot by spring grease across the town
A dealer recalls a car owner mistaking fresh tires for sound ones on the first sunny day. The owner tests a spin after a quick eyes over and finds a blowout at the first bump. The story warns that grease accelerates tire decay and no rubber lasts long on a greasy diet.
Secret donation backs Methodist centenary fund in Harlan
An unknown couple gave 40000 dollars to the Methodist centenary fund in Harlan on May 31. They required secrecy about their identities and pledged their bankers to keep the gift confidential. The donor's condition was that their names not be disclosed.
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Harlan
Town
Hoskins Murder Case Seeks Heirs’ $25,000 Claim
May 31 Corning reports John R. Hoskins, after remarrying and amassing wealth with his second wife, killed her and her two children. Hoskins’ two children stand to inherit, but Mrs Hoskins’ heirs file suit for $25,000 against the estate to recover funds contributed during the marriage.
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Corning
John R. Hoskins
Epidemic Strikes Waverly Baby Home In Portland
An illness of mysterious origin has killed eleven babies at the Waverly baby home in Portland Oregon. Twenty one children are afflicted with twelve in critical condition all under three years old. The home is under quarantine as Portland pediatric specialists consult. The illness first appeared about two weeks ago.
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Portland
Ore
Waverly
D. C. Burns
Soldier Claude Jewett Killed in Auto Crash at Northwood
Claude Jewett a soldier was killed when his automobile plunged off a grade at a Northwood turn. The car overturned and his neck was broken. Brakes were found set. He was son of Bert Jewett of Kensett and home on furlough.
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Northwood
Claude Jewett
Bert Jewett
Kensett
Newton Man Killed in Los Angeles Auto Crash
Newton May 31 M I Huckins operator of the first moving picture house here was killed yesterday in an automobile accident in Los Angeles He leaves a wife and one daughter Mrs Philip Simon of Whittier as his survivors.
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Newton
M. Ib. Huckins
Los Angeles
Philip Simon
Whittier
Gas Victim Kills Himself in Cedar Rapids Case
Stanwood May 31 report states Fred Bachman a returned soldier died after being taken to a Cedar Rapids hospital following a gas incident. Further details unavailable in surviving text.
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Stanwood
Fred Bachman
Cedar Rapids
Despondent veteran dies by gunshot near town
A man with wounds to the brain and abdomen, found in a feed yard with a revolver beside him, died of personal safety related injuries. He had recently been at Camp Dodge and was en route to visit his brother, troubled by gas exposure suffered overseas.
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Camp Dodge
Drink More Water for Kidney Trouble Warns Advert
An old advertisement urges constant water intake to ease kidney strain and bladder discomfort. It promotes Jad Salta, a lemon acid lithia remedy, claiming it cleans clogged kidneys and neutralizes urine acids, with lavish claims of health benefits and nightly relief.
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