Kenyon Plays Central Role in Senate Workload
Senator Kenyon, the lone Iowa member in Washington, reportedly works 16 hours daily across numerous committees. As chairman or member of multiple panels, he handles investigations into campaign finances and labor disputes, oversees education and labor matters, revises Virgin Islands law, and contributes to key supply and reconstruction debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Senate
Calder Comitee
House
Interchurch Movement
Virgin Islands
West Indies
Kenyon
Zone Therapy Promises Quick Relief for Deafness and Ailments
A Detroit reader touts Zone Therapy as drug free and fast acting. Claims include converting near total deafness to recovery in two weeks and headaches vanishing after applying pressure to zones on hands and feet. Also notes simple devices and no bitter medicines used, with other cures claimed for back pain and general nerve relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dovaldann Craig
Roland Bidg
Detroit
Mich
Question of bond issue and independence in Philippines
The text discusses a post in the Philippines after Harding's senate resignation and notes ongoing questions in the committee about authorizing a bond issue and achieving complete independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yon
Philippines
Bes
Senate
Harding
Ihairman
Colored Teens in Northwood Wedding Sparks Age Dispute
A Northwood clergyman married a 15 year old girl and a 17 year old boy. after the ceremony a county clerk’s office employee questioned the ages. The mother threatened to seek annulment, arguing the license listed different ages and the union may be illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood
Manlys
Women jurors on five trials prompt call for male majority
Mrs. Jessie Geertsen of Randall Street after serving on five juries at the January court session says men should predominately serve on juries. She notes women were often in the majority in panels and argues men handle hard business points better while women show strong sentiment.
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Geertsen
Jessie Geertsen
Randall Street
Mya. Geertsen
Dr. Porterfield
Edward Powell
Street
Smith Ve. Hill Real Estate Commission
Dart
Mrs. Geertsen
Women on the panel react to trials and verdicts
Lawyers resented our presence on cases yet kept many of us on the panel. We learned court procedure, found trials varied, and the direction of verdicts was interesting. After one verdict, every woman heaved a sigh of relief, and some did not want to confront issues in their room.
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J. P. McGreevy
United States
Internal Revenue
McGreevy
New York
Red Pepper Rub Offers Fast Relief for Colds and Aches
An advertisement promotes Bowles Red Pepper Rub made from red peppers as a quick remedy for colds, chest congestion, backache, sore muscles, stiff joints, rheumatism, and neuritis. It claims heat penetrates instantly and relief comes within minutes.
Verdict on Penalty for Women Jurors Recalled
Woman jurors from January recall discuss penalties and the courage to testify under oath. The speaker notes that their vigilance in the box kept them from stage fright and asserts confidence in facing court if summoned as witnesses.
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Enyon
Cummins
An Meetesbine
St. No. Washington
Los Angeles
California
E. Lawrence & Co
Chicago
Solar Waterloo
C. I. Miller
Hendsraon Drug Co
Wangler Bros. Co
W. Taggart
Robert Dnig Co
Altho
Hyomei
Hyome
Wenden
Reading
Income Tax Service
Lincoln Savings Bank
the Friendly Bank
Per Adelberg- Opley
East Fourth Street
Wenty
Sanico
Nichols & Gates
West Fourth Street
Leonard
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