World Education Conference Idea Arises in Des Moines
Des Moines December 19 National Education Association meeting delegates discuss a proposed 1923 world education conference in the United States. Supt W Studebaker of Des Moines schools, after visiting Europe and the League of Nations, outlines aims to promote peace, rights, and universal education, urging international cooperation and wiser school texts. The plan, championed by Dr Augustus Thomas, seeks broader world harmony and informed citizenry through educación.
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United States
Nm Bis
Welme
Geneva
Augustus O. Thomas
Association
Mittee On Foreign Relations
Presmt Harding
Washington
Supt
Studebaker
Committee On Foreign Relays
Man and Wife Live On 72 Dollars For Five Months
Mason City Ia December reveals Jake Bowder asking why living costs are high after tallying five and a half months of expenses totaling 72 58 for two people not including rent or gas. He claims frugal meals suffice with potatoes meat bakery bread syrup and groceries, stressing careful budgeting and waste reduction as key to nourishment and savings.
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Mason
City
Jake Bowder
Mamn City
Jake
Mrs. Bowder
Preference Law Test Planned in Burbank Office
Des Moines December case McCutchen versus State Treasurer W J Burbank Governor Kendall and the full executive council challenge the new cigarette law administration. McCutchen, a Spanish urban war veteran, seeks Provisions of the idier preference act, with Polk county district court to hear weeks hence. Bert John mn represents McCutchen’s defense in the divorce proceeding. Attorney General Gibson backs the state.
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Des Moines
McCutchen
W. J. Burbank
Kendall
Executive Council
Burbank
Coy
Mee- Tchen
Polk County
Spreme
Salinger
Kcutchen
Ibank
Bert John
Ida Grove
Gibson
Tdial
Bert Johnmn
Mcchen
Johnston
Christmas Miracle Baby Left on Harrington Porch
Eight week old baby boy found on the back porch of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harrington in Cedar Rapids on December 15. A note from a religious mother, claiming care and a good home, described oct 21 1921 birth at Mercy hospital and provided milk instructions. The couple, surprised yet joyful, decided to adopt the child, while hospital records noted multiple births on that date.
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Cedar Rapide
A. J. Harrington
Santa Claus
Mercy Hospital
Hirrington
Mr. Harrington
Tian
Nota
Morey
Mme
Jesus
Special License for Auto Owners Who Carry Passengers
Des Moines reports that car owners who transport passengers for hire fall under auto livery laws. Federal license fees of 10 dollars per vehicle apply, with investigators statewide pursuing violators. In Keota, Iowa, a driver was fined 25 dollars for operating without proper licensing, illustrating a broader crackdown.
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Des Moines
Revenue Department
Keota
Keokuk County
Forea
Latchstring Out for Visiting Hawkeyes Says California Iowa Assn
Cordial invitation extended by the Iowa Association of Southern California with headquarters in Los Angeles invites Iowa visitors to call and helps tourists locate old friends across the state. The message emphasizes warm welcomes for Hawkeyes visiting southern California.
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Hawkeyes
California
Iowa
Southern California
Iown Association of
Los Angeles
Town Association of South
Hawkeyes Welcome Iowa Friends in Southern California
California Hawkeye club reports 26 years of hospitality in Los Angeles. Headquarters moved to Continental National Bank corner Main and Ninth to aid Iowa natives and others in settling, socializing, and reconnecting with friends and neighbors. Secretary Parsons offers information and assistance.
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California
Incorporated
Llowang
Iowa
Continental National Bank
Main
Ninth
Los Angeles
Frank
Nichols
Assention
Hawkeyes
Anr
Yana Canada
C. YI. Parsons
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QW Education
Gift of
Cedar Rapids
North Sixth Street
Signa
Grove
Society
Gouraud
Hopkins
Gouraud's
Percy R. Wood
Leavitt & Johnson Bank
Waterloo
Towa
LEE Opticat CO
Sycamore St
Palace Theatre
Calumet
U. & Food Authorities
Saris
Great Plains
Weber Canyon
Rockies
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
San Bernardino Mountains
Omaha
Cotinental
Ask
Deate
Victrola
Victor Talking Machine CO
Caumden, N. J
Victor
Victor Talking Machine Company
Camden,nj
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