Coolidge Urges Service as Core of Government Policy
In New York President Coolidge speaks on service as a guiding principle of government and abroad. He links the welfare of the nation to economy, lower taxes, and a duty to serve via the Dawes plan, international arms talks, and potential German reparations solutions.
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Coolidge
New York
Associated Press
Melton
Dawes Committee
Mer Hughes
Germany
World Court
Gooliffe
Wandrean Wiiar
Depew Ninety, Renowned Orator and Public Service Leader
The spotlight highlights Chauncey M. Depew turning ninety with praise for his after-dinner speeches and storied career in law politics railroads and finance. It notes his refusals for state secretary ambassadorship and long leadership roles while praising his oratorical fame. A separate column cites Iowa budget reform as a check on public expenditures and potential impact on tax levies, with budget processes opening debate and public input.
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Depew
Sherman Praketien
Channery
Grant
Japan
New York
Mberty
Washingto
Chiergo
Tle Hax
William Shakespeare
Shakespeare
Gady Macbeth
Chauncey M. Depew
Iowa
Kentall
Hiker and Partner Set Seven Year Hike Challenge
The Currell Times reports a man and his wife began a seven year journey from Washington DC on December 14, 4921. They work for a prize of ten thousand dollars in cash, surviving with one copper cent that must be returned to the donor after the period. They plan to live off the public as they travel, relying on voluntary clothing and travel support.
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Hiker
Viker
Tran
Washinston
Pr Bf
Volun- Seite
Public Indignation Over Begging and Tramps On Highways
A letter to the editor condemns roadside begging and the practice of travelers receiving shelter or gifts along routes such as the Lincoln Highway. The author argues government aid for injured service members is adequate and that public generosity should be curtailed to stop “hiking” or fundraising scams. The piece also critiques railroad and bus line competition and muses on modern domestic life and convenience.
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Sunda W. H. Mareman Co
Courier
Corner Park
Speyal
New York
Philadelphia
Angeles
San Francisco
Story
Hrooks & Finley
Ken's Story
Sree
Tia
Lincoln Highway
Oman
Priend Wife by Roe Fulkerson
Imogene sighs over house cares. Andrew teases about money as Anidian notes a wife’s sigh hints at foolish acts. Imogene defends her burden of daily chores while mentioning the never ending work inside the home.
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Priend
Roe Fulkerson
Imogene
Andrew
aAnidian
Moter
Abe Martin on teachers workers and money
Abe Martin notes that children enjoy teachers and that college men and workers both mock professors and undervalue employments. He compares similar people to bandits who target those with money, reflecting a mix of humor and social observation.
The Sandman Story Summary Night Race at Hollow Pond
The Fox sets a river race between Hollow Pond and Meadow frogs and stirs trouble by urging rush and trickery. Jimmy Crow stays awake, witnesses the plan, and later reveals Fox’s deceit after Meadow frogs accuse unfair tactics. Hollow Pond wins, Meadow frogs disperse, and Fox fears discovery.
FIFTY YEARS AGO In The Courier Apr 23 1874
A Delaware county contest sought moving the county beat from Delhi to Manchester. A. T. Lane builds a new barn. LeMara Balllett & Weld move stock and jewelry into Swift hotel quarters. An April snowstorm drops four inches, Mona six inches, with telegraph lines damaged across the state. Matt Parrott expands the Reporter residence. a half mile track is graded near Blim’s brewery. Public sentiment referenced.
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Delaware County
Delhi
Manchester
LeMara
Inj Balllett & Weld
Swift
Sentinel
Matt Parrott
Reporter
Hig
Local items from 1884 include chair gift and business changes
Forty years ago on April 23 1884 T B Doxey received an easy chair from comrades of Robert Anderson post. G J W Klinefelter buys Crotty livery barn in Lincoln township to run a new plivery business with stock and rigs. Belle Martins handles colts near old fair grounds. The LPF Walker hose team showing at a state championship belt is on display at Platt & McCraney jewelry store. Delegates named for county to the Democratic state convention at Burlington. Wolf hunt ends with youth killing one whelp and father eliminating the rest of the litter under an unoccupied house.
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J. W. Klinefelter
Lincoln Township
Crotty
LPF
Walker Hose
Platt & , McCraney
Jacob Sherman
Barclay Township
Hel
Waterloo Memories and Local Notes from 1904
A consumer snapshot from April 28 1904 records land sales in Waterloo items include Calvin Kingsley transferring a Third avenue Randolph street lot to Toay R Kingsley then to Ira Hoover for 3900. Obituary for Dr Adelaide Ainsworth and local health news plus street drama and a Virginia mood diary entry.
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Calvin Kingsley
Third Avenue
Randolph Street
R. M. Kingsley
Ira Hoover
Virginia Fairfax rebels for film career amid Hollywood drama
The text traces Virginia Fairfax, heiress and granddaughter of a Virginia family, fleeing puritanical control to become a motion picture actress under Theodore Stratton. Complications arise from Stratton's advances, rival Maud Lawson, and Kitty Dalton's warnings, as Virginia faces danger, love, and family revelations during a move to San Francisco and Hollywood locations.
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Virginia Fairfax
Virginia
Theodore Stratton
Kitty Dalton
Stratton
Maud Lawson
Virginia Kitty Dalton
Julian Thorndyke
Hollywood
Kitty
Thornd
Storm
Thorndyke
Hoe
John Storm
Angela Brown
Jack Thompson
San Francisco
Theo
Mrs. Chester
Los Angeles
Frontier
Burroughs Nature Club Notes in 1993 column
Burroughs Nature Club notes discuss questions on wildlife behavior and bird life. Readers asked about fish spawning in fresh water, hawk nesting, cedar waxwings, gorilla anatomy, and Maraschino cherry coloring with clarifications on natural dyes and cherry origins.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Hougaton Mifflin CO
Nature Notes
Brain Tests by Sam Love Three men play pinochle with coins
In a puzzle three players start with two five cent coins each totaling 3 dollars. After play Claus gains 1 cent, Karl gains 22 cents, leaving Heinrich with the remaining amount. Determine Heinrichs final total.
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Sam Love
Claus
Karl
Heinrich
Musterole ad promotes sore throat relief for children
An old Musterole ointment ad touts fast relief for sore throats. It claims mustard oil strength without blistering and notes a milder Children's Musterole version for babies and small children. Jar and hospital-size prices are listed.
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Blim’s Brewery
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Martin Keideriing
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J. P. Evans
J. Chapman
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O. Gabie
Hurt
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Matt Par- Ausgar
Pott
Cato Sells
G. W. Barnes
I. van Metra
Moses Ricker
L., EH. Edwards
H. H. Markley
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G. W. von Hooser
Burlington
Lincoln Park
Adelaide Ainsworth
Waterloo
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State University of
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Sherman T. Mears
W. B. Howell
Iall- Jerome
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England
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