Kenyon pushes commission plan for US budget reform
Senator Kenyon Iowa says a dedicated budget commission can reform the unwieldy federal spending system. He urges a three House three Senate panel with Treasury officials to craft a scientific plan for Congress next session. He notes United Kingdom style auditing to curb waste and cites current spending of about 24 billion dollars annually. The move faces Senate Appropriations resistance but has been discharged to the calendar.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Kenyon
Iowa
Congress
England
Life
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
House
Senate
Senate Appropriations Committee
Foley Kidney Pills Help Heal Kidney Trouble
C F Reynolds of El Mira North Dakota reports being sick in bed with kidney trouble care of Foley Kidney Pills quickly ended back aches and enabled him to return to work. The ad claims the pills stop sleep disturbing bladder ailments and cites Lemmon's Pharmacy as the distributor.
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C. F. Reynolds
Elmira
Foley
Lemmon
Rainbow boys division letter reassures Iowa parents
A Waterloo Iowa dispatch reports a secretary assures parents of Rainbow division youths about safety. The letter provides a message of cheer and reassurance to families of the Iowa boys listed in the Rainbow division, aiming to ease concerns about their sons.
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YY. M
Waterloo
Iowa
Five Herbert L Smiths in France Share Mail Mischief
Aug. 30 report from the American Expeditionary Forces notes five men named Herbert L Smith in different units exchange misdirected mail. Second Lieutenant Herbert L Smith of the quartermaster corps distributes cigars from a new supply while joking about identifying himself among the other Herberts. Each man has a family tied to the parcel and the group shares accusations and clarifications about mail belonging to others.
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France
Herbert L. Smiths
Herbert L. Smith
Quartermaster Corps
George
Mary
Elizabeth
Gas Service
Herbert L.smith
Providence
R. L
O. K
Nothing But Heart Failure Can Stop Us
Premier Lloyd George spoke in Manchester on September 16 saying only heart failure would prevent victory. He noted British casualties in the latest French offensive were one-fifth of 1916 and advocated a league of nations already begun.
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Manchester
Eng
Liloyd George
France
Lloyd George
League of Nations
League of Free Nations
Theda Bara in Salome to Open at Graham Theatre
Washington set to see the monster photodrama Salome starring Theda Bara at the Graham theatre on Friday and Saturday with matinees. Production cost over a million, eight months of filming, and five thousand performers involved.
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Graham Theatre
Theda Bara
Washington Man Volunteers for Body Lice Research
In Washington a Chicago public figure volunteers as a host for body lice to help U S Department of Agriculture entomologists study delousing methods. Data from parasites on his skin aid films for army camps and guide chemical tests, laundering, and defousing procedures to protect soldiers overseas.
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Washington, D. C
Washington
United States Department of Agriculture
Council of Research
Council of National Defense
Chicago
France
Bureau of Entomology
Department of Agriculture
War Department
America to Spurn Austrian Peace Offer
The article recounts a 1919 proposal by Germany for peace talks via neutral mediation and unbinding discussions among belligerents. It emphasizes direct dialogue over public exchanges and urges delegates from all sides to meet in a neutral country to define terms and end the war.
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Upo
Europe
Wilson
Publc Tribune
Widow Asked If Marrying Keeps Hired Help On Farm
A Kansas City Star reader-teaser quotes an applicant briskly asking a widow whether the proper way to keep a hired man on the farm is to pay wages or to marry him. The line hints at social attitudes toward work and marriage on the farm.
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Kansas City Star
Formation of Coral Reefs
Coral reefs and islands form by the coral building polyp. These animals inhabit clear water only, not deeper than about twenty five fathoms, with temperatures not falling below 8 degrees Fahrenheit.
German Subject But Loyal American Classed as Alien Enemies
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sept 16. For years Carl Weishmuller and his wife near Garvin Ind believed themselves loyal Americans. They are now registered as alien enemies in the Federal District court after learning the father’s naturalization papers dated back only to his arrival in the United States. The son, a voter and war supporter, is told his father remains a German subject.
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Cedar Apids
Carl Weishbmuller
Garvin
Federal District Court
Weishmuller
America
de Kalb
Ind
Red Cross
Guard Against Epidemic In U S
Surgeon General Blue reports a Spanish influenza outbreak across cities including Fort Morgan Alabama Newport News Philadelphia New York Boston New London and New Orleans. He urges bed rest isolation disinfection ventilation and mask use with guidance for physicians and the public.
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Walington
D. C
Blue
The
Public Health Service
United States
General Blue
Fort Morgan
Mobile
Ala
Newport News
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
New London
New Orleans
Dr. Blue
Associated Press
Alien registration and naturalization move in city
The postmaster at Garvin referred a man to Deputy Marshal Healy. Yesterday Weishmuller and his wife arrived in the city to register as alien enemies. Weishmuller submitted affidavits and the case will go to the federal court next month for a possible naturalization request.
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Garvin
Marshal Healy
Weishmuller
When Children Start to School
School opens at a time of year when the change of seasons brings coughs colds croup hay fever and asthma. Prompt action at first sign of infection may keep children in prime health and prevent missed time. Fol ey's Honey and Tar is an ideal home remedy Lemmon's Pharmacy.
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Foley’s
Lemmon's Pharmacy
Deer Herds Roam Colorado Town Streets Amid Forest Protections
The state game commission and the U. S. forest service long term protection of deer elk antelope and mountain sheep in Colorado forests has produced large herds. It is common to see wild animals grazing in village streets near the Uncompahgre national forest.
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State Game Commission
United States Forest Service
Colorado
Pamphlets Tell Truth to Germans With Balloon Propaganda
British propaganda in Germany via leaflet dropping and balloon maps is praised as accurate and effective. The German chief of staff denounces it, admitting 300,000 pamphlets reached German soil in July. Balloons carried leaflets deep into enemy territory, aided by meteorologists, with maps showing Allied gains and the growing American troop presence in France.
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America
Hindenburg
Baker
France
Removing Varnish From Old Furniture
Remove varnish by washing with a solution of water glass and water. Use the mixture generously as it is cheap. The wood will look fresh and clean when dry. Then stain and wax the piece.
Iowa Ad Clubs to Meet Sept 24 25 in Marshalltown
Plans for the annual convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of Town are set for Marshalltown September 24 and 25 with Burlington Ottumwa and other cities vying to host next year. Speakers include W D Arcy T Meredith T W LaQuaite C Hi MecNider and Mo EB Holderness. An advertising pastsant is planned and Lieut. R di Violini of the Italian army will give a patriotic address at the closing loyalty dinner.
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Marshalltown
Associated Advertising Clubs of Town
Burlington
Ottumwa
W. @.DArcy
St. Lows
Associated Advertising Clubs
You Can't Rub it Away Rheumatism Is in the Blood
An advertisement touts S. S. S. as a blood purifier to cure rheumatism by cleansing the blood of germs. It warns against liniments and local applications and invites readers to obtain free medical advice from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Swift Laboratory
Atlanta
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