Census reveals major US urban population shifts 1920
Final Fourteenth Census figures show one tenth of Americans living in New York Chicago and Philadelphia. Combined 1,000,000 plus cities reach 10,145,421, up 1,644,247 since 1910. Detroit Los Angeles San Francisco and Buffalo lead in growth among 500k to 1,000k cities.
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Rock Island may resume four limited trains later this year
Rumors among railroad circles claim the Rock Island lines will restore four limited trains around November 1, boosting Chicago to Kansas City and Chicago to Pacific coast connections. The “Californian” and “Golden State Limited” services would return as solid Pullman trains with few stops, though confirmations vary.
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Muscatine
Rock Island
Pacific Coast
Kansas City
Missouri Division
W. R. Votan
Chicago
Western Coast
Coast
Kansas
Windy City
Rock Island Lines
Father pays checks Clair L. Smith released
Clair L. Smith, arrested in Mason City for writing checks without funds, was released in Newton after his father W. E. Smith posted 250 dollars. Smith claimed he borrowed 500 dollars from a Laurel bank and that Grinnell bank had honored his checks. he said debt and notoriety forced him to move to Mason City for work. He agreed to support his children.
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Clair L. Smith
Newton
Mason City
Jasper County
W. E. Smith
Laurel
Smith
Grinnell
Muscatine to Form Its First Football Eleven
Muscatine High School will field a football team for the first time in years with D. H. Barber as coach. About 50 to 60 boys signed up, with practice starting immediately. Uniforms and gear will be supplied. players furnish their own shoes.
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Muscatine
D. H. Barber
Potts
Barber
Frank
Mp Barber
McNider Details Republican Fund Drive in Iowa
Charles H. McNider, banker from Mason City Iowa, testified before a senate committee on campaign expenditures. He described his role as state chairman of the Republican ways and means committee and outlined fundraising goals, district chair appointments, and allocations, noting a proposed $200 000 target and a Des Moines share of $22 000 with total Iowa subscriptions around 52 000 from 2 465 subscribers.
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Chicago
Charles H. McNider
Mason City
Senate
Republican Ways and Means Committee
Charles A. McKeand
National Ways and Means Committee
Bovee Thompson
McNider
Lowe
Kenyon
Iowa
Charles K. Mavity
National Committee
Irving C. Norwood
Mavity
Ioan
Norwood
Des Moines
Cox
Child Saves Mother's Life In Gas Attempt
Davenport Iowa September 11 A seven year old daughter Dorothy Wilke found her mother Mrs F J Wilke 1623 West Seventh street unconscious beside an open gas stove. Neighbors were summoned and the woman was carried outdoors and revived within about thirty minutes. Mrs Wilke had been despondent and left no note. Her husband Frank J Wilke was away. Doors to the kitchen had been closed before the gas was turned on and the girl returned from school to make the discovery.
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Davenport
Dorothy Wilke
F. J. Wilke
West Seventh Street
Mrs. Wilke
Frank J. Wilke
Ancient wines scented by violet and rose leaves
Historical note explains Greek and Roman wines were perfumed by steeping violet or rose leaves in the liquor to absorb their fragrance.
Coal price panic blamed on operators not dealers
C A Winne of Winne Coal Company argues wholesalers and retailers are not coal profiteers. He cites invoices showing prices rising $2 to $4 a ton and notes mine operators push prices with little explanation. Added costs and freight taxes widen the gap to the consumer amid rising dock and coke prices.
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Cedar Rapirs
C. A. Winne
Winne Coal Company
Winne
Kentucky Coal
Cannell
Southern Tlinois
Springfield
Kentucky
Ilinois
Duluth
Green Bay
Mr. Winne
Federal Trade Commission
Winne Company
Illinois
Women of Twenty Nations in Session Open in Christina Norway
Three hundred fifty delegates from twenty nations attended the opening of the international congress of women in Christina Norway. New members admitted include Rumania Cuba Spain and Czechoslovakia. Uruguay Ukraine Russia Ireland and Mexico were welcomed. Mile Elgen was named secretary after Dr. Alice Salmon of Germany could not attend. Executive committee led by Lady Aberdeen paid tribute to retiring members including Gina Krog Anna Shaw Baronesse d Avernas Salvador and Dr. Mangin.
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Norway
International Congress of Women
Rumania
Cuba
Spain
Czechoslovakia
Uruguay
Ukraine
Russia
Ireland
Mexico
Mile. van Elgen
Alice Salmon
Germany
Lady Aberdeen
Confess
Congress
Gina Krog
Anna Shaw
d’Avernas Salvador
Mangin
Courage of Marge O'Doone at Fox promises thrilling photoplay
The Courage of Marge O Doone, by James Oliver Curwood, is brought to the Fox theatre for a two day run. Vitagraph presents a big dramatic photoplay starring Niles Welch and Pauline Starke set in the frozen north with fierce battles, romance, suspense, and a dramatic climax.
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Marge O’doone
Fox Theatre
Atic
Conscience As Guiding Light In Moral Life
A compact meditation on conscience as the inner moral force guiding thought and action. The flame of conscience is presented as the small yet decisive guide that steers one through life’s trials.
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Amiel
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Lansing, Mich
George
Arxins
Denver, Colo
M. E. Smith & Company
Denver Dry Goods Company
Jones-Upper Company
Omaha
Western Union
Graham Jones
Willits
White Way Garage
Washington, Iowa
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