Washington Capitals Mole Other Republicans Talk at Meeting
Washington politicians discuss the 1920 presidential race at a Republican National Committee session. Leonard Wood leads a surge, with states like New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania Illinois Ohio and Indiana signaling support for various candidates. The so-called Old Guard is said to be fragmenting into smaller factions, complicating delegate selection and potential second or third ballot outcomes.
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Washington
Waterloo
Evening Courier
Washington,d. C
Republican National Committee
Leonard Wood
Mrajor
United States Army
New York
Sigter
George A. Clynn
Empire State
Re~publican Party
Massachusetts
Coolidge
Pennsylvania
Sproul
Illinois
Lowdon
Ohio
Harding
Indiana
Watson
Old Guard
Lowden
Thie
Sena
Lodge
Crane
Bay State
Johns W. Weeks
Capitol
Boss Penrose
Eilrose
Penrose
Hemingway
Reed Smoot Wall
Senate
Utah
Wood
Strike Cost Iowa Miners 2 500 000 in Wages Lost
Approximately one and a half million tons of coal were lost to consumption and 2.5 million dollars in wages were lost by 15,436 Iowa miners due to the coal strike in November and December. Attaches of the mine inspector's office provide these figures as the two months mark peak wage period. The state fuel administration is reviewing data to advise the public on the broader industrial losses.
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Deg Moines
Iowa
Lowe
State Fuel Administration
Chamberlain's Tablets for Indigestion and Constipation
An advertisement for Chamberlain's Tablets touts relief from indigestion and constipation. It claims the tablets tone the stomach and bowels, aid natural function, and gently foster a healthy digestive system, promising pleasant results when feeling dull or constipated.
Iowa heirs get millions from unclaimed estates
Des Moines reports that bachelors and spinsters dying without kin have left Iowa $4.32 million for the state permanent school fund under the collateral inheritance tax. The law, crafted six years ago, requires advertising estates for six months after death to find heirs. if none appear, money goes to state coffers. An auditor’s aide quips that someday bachelors should marry to protect their fortunes.
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Des Moines
Old Maida
Lowa
Kith
Towa
Thirty-ffth General Assembly
State-Auditor
Iowa
Municipal Woodyard Opens In Manchester Ja
Manchester Ja Dec 13 The city council established a municipal woodyard to supply fuel at a reasonable price on proof of need. Businesses operate 10 am to 6 pm while pool halls may stay open until 9 30 pm. Churches and schools are closed prompting protests, but union services will be held at the Methodist church heated by donated wood.
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Manchester
Councias
Do You Enjoy Your Meals
Advice claims digestion suffers if meals aren’t enjoyed and suggests hot moderately cooked meats. It recommends spacing meals by five hours and taking Chamberlain table tablets after supper to restore pleasure in eating.
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Chamberlain
Organize Guard On Firm Footing
Des Moines reports perfecting the National Guard association of Iowa with state officers chosen and plans to develop the guard in coming months. President Guy E. Brewer leads, with vice presidents Matt A. Tinley and C B Robbins, and secretary Frank H. Lyman. An executive committee includes Smith Brookhart and others to push organization work. Resolutions urge immediate congressional action for a permanent military system and support a national guard bureau and reserve. Universal military training is deemed necessary, with a goal to promote training under capable officers.
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Des Moines
National Guard Association of
Iowa
Association
Guy E. Brewer
Matt A. Tinley
Council Bluffs
C.,.b. Robbins
Frank HE. Lyman
Smith Brookhart
Washington
Ivan Elwood
Red Oak
R. P. Howell
Iowa City
Hor. Allen
Cedar Rapids
David C. Cassatte
Fairfield
Fred R. Frost
Fort Dodge
United States
Congress
National ‘Guard Bureau
War Department
Marine Corps
National Guard
Fort
Farmer's Wife Sells 100 Dozen Fresh Eggs for 72 Cents Trade
Marshalltown Iowa marks a notable scene as a farmer's wife brings 100 dozen eggs to market in zero weather. She earns 98.95 dollars for eggs and butter and spring chicks, selling 69 cents per dozen in cash and 72 cents in trade from 200 pullets and 75 hens. The flock totals 275 birds, with eggs gathered in three weeks.
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Marshalltown
University of Iowa Ends Classes Early for Holiday Break
The University of Iowa will dismiss classes on Thursday evening December 18 at six o clock to start holiday vacation a day earlier than scheduled. The move aims to allow students to reach homes before Sunday due to coal strike disruptions. Classes resume Tuesday January 6 after the holidays.
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Iowa
City
University of Iowa
Board of Deans
Theniversity
Klaus of Earlville Seeks 33rd District State Senate
S W Klaus of Earlville announces candidacy for state senator in the Thirty third district covering Delaware and Buchanan counties. The incumbent is Senator Taylor of Independence. Klaus, former Delaware county representative and longtime Republican chairman, expects party support and a smooth race given customary alternation between counties.
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Manchester
S. W. Klaus
Earlville
Delaware County
General Assembly
Delaware
Buchanan
Taylor
Independence
Klaus
Carl R. Gray Named President of Union Pacific
Carl R. Gray was elected president of the Union Pacific system by the board in New York and will assume office January 1 with headquarters in Omaha. he succeeds Robert S. Lovett who remains as chairman of the executive committee. Gray began his railroad career as a telegraph operator and Mattoon agent on the Santa Fe. B. E. Calvin was elected vice president in charge of operations at the end of federal control. Y T H. M. Adams was named vice president.
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New York
Carl R. Gray
Union Pacific System
Gray
Omaha
Robert S. Lovett
Mr. Gray
Matton
Santa Fe
Ind
Union Pacific
Oregon
Y T H. M. Adams
Should Be Quarantined For Cold Spread
Physicians urge strict isolation for those with a bad cold to prevent spread to family and associates. They advise early self aid with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure, noting there is little medicine better for curing a cold.
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Chamberlain
Shoes Sale Notice Sparks Citywide Traffic Plan
A brief ad announces a Wang & Miller shoe sale as a traffic plan note, while a separate farm report from Nevada Ia on December 18 notes cornstalk poisoning in Houry Kokel’s cattle southeast of Slater with several head affected.
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Wang & Miller
Nevada
Houry Kokel
Slater
Pape's Cold Compound Offers Quick Relief Advertised
A faded advertisement promises rapid relief from severe colds with Pape's Cold Compound. It claims three doses taken every two hours clear stuffed nostrils, ease head congestion, relieve feverishness and sneezing, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Veterinary finding links death to torn atalke poisoning
Examination by a veterinary showed the cause of death to be from eating torn atalke which caused the fatal poisoning. Neighbors and friends valued a purge to cover the loss of Mr. Koket.
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Koket
Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Calomel Substitute
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets provide quick relief for bad breath as a vegetable compound mixed with olive oil. They stimulate bowels and liver to natural action, cleanse the blood, and purify the system without calomel’s after effects. Take one or two nightly for a week to feel the weaning effect.
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Montello
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Dorchester
Mass
Chandler
OWA University
Carl Gray
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Banjo Ukelele
Musical Accessories
Dusic
Harmoniacs
Victor
Columbia Records
Pathe Records
Muratore
Lina Cavalieri
Brunswick Music Shop
Commercial Street
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Waterlov
E. M. Jackson, D.D.S
Omlee
H. & D. Coal and Transfer
C. G. Howell
A. F. Decker Tryu S
West Park
Dr. J
Murphy
D.D
SISAL
Erie
Jesus
Old Church Choir
Christain Seiders
Cavalleria
Rusticana
gDor
Hoffmancels
Pilgrims Chorus
Texas
St. Louis
All Pathe
Liberty Loan
Waikiki
Kentucky
Theo
Dixie
Magsa
de Oleanso
WM. H. Ross
Leavitt and Johnnson Building
E. T. Jaynes
Pranklin St
Sycamore Street
RE. Russell
Leavitt & Johnson
Lillie A. Arnett
Fullerton Place
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