Britain Faces Emigration Crisis From New U S Law
Associated Press reports Britain struggles to rehouse surplus workers after the United States immigration limits. More than 60,000 in Glasgow seek American visas with only about one third likely to receive them, pushing artisans toward dominions like Australia New Zealand Canada and South Africa where agricultural migrants are favored. Dominions offer jobs but high costs and finance hinder large scale land settlement.
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New Zealand
Canada
Australia
South Africa
Clydesda
Scotland
Glasgow
Altha
Stig
Dominion
British Isles
Noted Surgeon Grief End: Leconte Shoots Self in Home
In Philadelphia on August 7, Dr. Robert Grier Leconte internationally famed surgeon killed himself in his residence after leaving a blood stained note to his wife blaming severe financial troubles. Police report.
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Philadelphia
Robert Grier Leconte
Tourists Unhurt as Drunk Driver Rams Car Near Independence
Independence Iowa August 7 FP Mason Minneapolis and David Gearhart Hopkinton returning from the northwest were struck by Willam Devlin Winthrop about two miles west of Independence on the Grant Highway. Both cars damaged occupants escaped with minor injuries. Devlin charged with driving while intoxicated bound to grand jury under $200 bond.
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Mason
Minneapolis
David Gearhart
Hopkinton
Whittle
Willam Devlin
Winthrop
Grant Highway
Brukes
Gearhart
Devlin
A. G. Beatty
Grand Jury
State Fair to Provide Adult Health Examinations
Town Federation of Women’s clubs with the state board of health will conduct adult health examinations at the Iowa State Fair Des Moines in the women’s and children’s building Aug 22 29. For years the fair has offered baby checks and youth health contests now adults are included. Mrs A M Donnan Hudson district chairman urges clubs to arrange appointments before Aug 15.
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Town Federation of Women's Clubs
State Board of Health
Public
Des Moiins
A. M. Donnan
Hudson
Women's Cluba
Hilton's Vitamins Free Offer for Weight Gain
An ad promises a free sample of Hilton's Vitamins to help thin readers gain weight. It asks for name and address to be mailed to W. W. Hilton at 155 Gateway Sta Kansas City Missouri. The message emphasizes no payment required.
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Hilton
W. W. Hilton
Gateway Sta
Kansas City, Mo
State fair board offers free adult health exams in Des Moines
Health specialists will provide free examinations at the state fair board site in Des Moines. Examinations run daily during the fair from 3 to 4 1/2 p m and 2 to 4 p m, with inspections open to adults in the capital city area. The program aims to promote preventive health care during the event. In Independence, Aug 7, a barn and three horses burned on the Lloyd Commel farm after a lightning strike. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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State Fair Board For
Statehouse Des Moines
Independence
Lloyd Commel
Quasdueton
Trainmaster Warns Motorists on Grade Crossings
Waterloo issued a cautionary communication from H G Brown trainmaster of the Illinois Central railroad urging drivers to heed crossing rules. The message repeats safe practices such as not meeting a train at a crossing, allowing just departed trains to clear, slowing on unseen tracks, not crossing when in doubt, and obeying crossing signs and train right of way.
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H. ,G. Brown
Ilinois Central Railroad
Morristown
N. J
Brown
Ylea
Slett
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