House Debates Revenue Bill Final Arguments End
Washington February 18 final arguments closed the four day general debate on the revenue bill as leaders argued over income tax rate schedules. insurgent Republicans pressed for higher surtax limits while party chiefs sought compromise with Mellon figures and a 35 percent maximum surtax to unite the GOP. House reading of the bill was set for 4 o clock with focus on definitions and anticipated amendments tomorrow.
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Associated Pros
Washington
DD. C
I U
Frear
Nelson
Wisconsin
Republicans Ist
Greene
Jons
Garner
Texas
Chefrain
Obituary notices from Waterloo mourn multiple local deaths
Mrs Lucy Florence Stokes, 63, died at 1 10 pm at her daughter's home after long ill health. She moved to Waterloo in 1923 and leaves five daughters, a son, 18 grandchildren, and a late husband. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm at Kistner chapel with Northminster ties. Mrs Essa Emery Shatzer, 25, wife of George H Shatzer, died at Presbyterian hospital of complications. Born 1855 in Relmond Ia she lived in Reinbeck and Waterloo. Surviving husband and three children. Burial in Reinbeck after services. Timothy J Hertigan died of heart failure in Rochester. He is father of Mrs Thurlow D Lintle, left with widow, daughters, brother and five grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday in Rochester.
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Lucy Stokes
Lucy Florence Stokes
Eva Burbank
Upton Avenue
Waterloo
Congregational Church
Leonard, Minn
Northminster Presbyterian Church
Kistner Chapel
D. J. Gretzinger
Northminster
Presbyterian Church
M. G. Court
Elmwood
Ars
Essa Emery Shatzer
George H. Shatzer
P.m
Presbyterian Hospital
Relmond
Reinbeck
Ane
Grace
Lois
George
Petersen Bros. Mortuary
Timothy J. Bartic
Timothy J. Hertigan
Hrs
Thurlow D. Lintle
Fourth Street East
Rochester
Reverend Williamson Stricken by Tonsillitis at First Baptist
Rev. R. E. Williamson pastor of First Baptist in Ali Pater was taken ill with tonsillitis and left the morning service. He rests comfortably at home with no fever. Morning sermon by Rev. Morphs of Hudson Connecticut and evening by Rev. Brown of Denkerton. Durgerton Community Club singers led a service. Brown, a noted organizer, leaves March 1 for Wisconsin to serve as state director of religious life.
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RE. Williamson
First Baptist Church
Ali Pater
DE Morphs
Hudson
Brown
the Baptist
Church of Denkerton
Dugkerton
Dugkerton Community Club
Wisconsin
Durkerton
PB. O. Members Poisoning at Banquet Rumors Rise
Des Moines reports Iowa society women of Blans Ade chapters P O members suffered mild poisoning after a luncheon on Saturday. Cause not yet determined. authorities note symptoms resembled ploniaine as tests proceed.
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Des Moines
Iowa Society
Harding Rumors Question Harding Integrity Amid White House Ties
A New York Tribune summary notes Harding’s intimate White House circle and the spread of rumors about key appointees. It details a third figure under subpoena, links to Fall, Norris sharp rebukes, and the balance between personal associations and official judgment, arguing Harding’s presidency overall remained capable amid criticism.
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Harding
Luma
Érime
Harding Gver
United States
Fall
Monkkey
Walsh
White House
Senate
Norris
Tlarding
Marion
New York Tribune
Jesup Chorus Gives Program At Orange School Saturday
Orange Township Peb 18 Jesup Community chorus presented at Orange school auditorium Saturday evening under Williams directing Miss Ruth Hess, a Jesup teacher, sang tenor with the company. A violin sale by Mr Rachuy and a cello by Miss Van Eman accompanied the performance. Women sang Barney Doon and Silent Now the Drowsy Bird while Miss Melrose, Miss McCreery performed Carry Me Back to Oh Virginia and Oh! Sweetheart of Mine respectively.
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Orange Township
Old Towne Community Chorus
Orange School
Jesup
Miss Melrose
Virginia
Miss McCreery
Riley
Declamatory Contest At East High School
East High hosts the annual declamatory contest with three students from each school West High and Cedar Falls high competing. Winners include Austin Marlow Lucile Cutler and Dorothy Johnson from East High with categories oratorical dramatic and humorous. Judges are Thomas Roberts Elizabeth Baumgartner and Ada Burton. Music by East High students. ATTENDS CONVENTION Dr J W Rowstreele travels to St Louis for American College of Physicians gathering.
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East High
Beltween
Wast Hich
West High
Cedar Falls High
Wil
T Best High
Austin Marlow
Lucile Cutler
Dorothy Johnson
Jack Levineston
Arlene Stull
Dorothy Berich
Crear Falls
John Latta
Pauline Probert
Carol Kroesen
Thomas Roberts
Independence
Elizabeth Baumgartner
Manchester
Ada Burton
Oelwein
J. W. Rowstreele
St. Louls
American College of Physicians
Joe Wormuth On Way To Recovery After Bullet Surgery
Joe Wormuth recuperates at St Francis hospital following an early Sunday operation to remove a bullet that pressed on his brain. He rested easily overnight with improved condition. doctors expect the hallucinations and disorientation to fade as health returns. Witness Michiel Seffert aided his return from Council Bluffs and relayed Wormuth’s wandering tale toward home.
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Joe Wormuth
St Francis Hospital
Warmuth
Hia
Michiel Seffert
Adams Street
Council Bluffs
Warmnrth
Seiffert
Council
Mase
Waterloo
Illinois Central
Fort Dodge
Wormtith
Sen
Pottawattame County
Aml
Wormuth
House Defers Action on Eugenics Clause of Marriage Bill
Des Moines Feb 18 The House debated reconsideration of the eugenics amendment to the marriage bill for over an hour before deferring action until Thursday, hinting at a close vote. A compromise could preserve the amendment’s main aim while the Senate proceeds with its calendar and several code bills.
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House
State Capitol
Des Moines
Senate
Waterloo trades MacLain for Dixon in league shuffle
Water loo League reports MacLain shortstop traded to receive Cletus Dixon at first base in an ex change. Cedar Rapids will name MacLain to manage the Hawks. Waterloo confirms no schedule changes for the M league, president M H Sexton stating this season and last were similar.
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Cedar. Rapids
Red MacLain
Waterloo
Ust Schson
Cletus Dixon
Tad
Hawks
Wilford
Belden Hill
Cedar
M. H. Sexton
Winford
Marion Offers Site for Harding's Tomb
report from Washington states residents of Ohio made a surprising offer to house the proposed mausoleum for the late President Harding. The Harding Memorial association announced the offer yesterday. A committee including Secretaries Mellon Weeks and financier Charles M Schwab will select the final site soon in New York.
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Washington
B. C
Ohio
Harding
Prelinghuysén
Harding Memorial Association
Mellon and
Weeks
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Cedar Falls Seniors Dedicate Annual to Miss Margaret Rait
Cedar Falls Feb 18 Seniors at city high school voted to dedicate the 1924 annual to Miss Margaret Rait of the mathematics department. Housewarming. Twenty five friends and relatives gave a housewarming party for Mr and Mrs V C Stealey at their Oliver street home. About five hundred guests attended and an oyster supper was served. The honored couple received a gift from the guests. Sailor Leaves Vera Cruz
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Cedar Falls
Margaret Rait
City High School
V. 3
Stealey
Oliver Street
Denby Resigns as Navy Secretary in Oil Crisis Context
Denby quits as secretary of the navy amid a broader oil quiz era. The veteran public servant, born in Evansville Indiana, had long ties to Michigan politics and WWI marine service. He joined Harding’s cabinet in 1921, bringing first hand naval and Far East experience to Washington, while Assistant Secretary Roosevelt steered technical naval talks.
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Secretary of Navy
HRV
Coolidge
Harding
Orighit Harding
Navy
Marine Corps
Gunnar
Yosemite
Spain
China
Orient
International Customs Service
Robert Mart
Charles Denby
Evansville
Ind
Peking
Piru
Washington
Navy Department
Naval Linftation Lraaty
Hooservelt
Michigan
Ile
Detroit
United States
All I
Paris Island
South Carolina
Orange
Hudson Stockbuyer Missing After Three Weeks Forlorn Search
Hudson Iowa February 18 Special No clues to the whereabouts of Joseph F Maynard stockbuyer missing three weeks he is 27 single left Hudson with reported intention to purchase cattle at Riceville he did not go there nor seen at other usual spots no checks drawn on his account in a local bank
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Hudson
Joseph F. Maynard
Maynard
Calle
Riceville
Focal Bank
Sweet to Talk at Cedar Falls Club
Burton E. Sweet of Waverly will address the Cedar Falls Commercial club Wednesday at 5 20 PM. He announces candidacy for the senate nomination before the Republican primaries. Dam flashboards lowered by Citizens Gas and Electric Co in preparation for high water from melting snow. Water level rose perceptibly this morning. Cedar Falls reports the purchase of a College Avenue residence at 2007 College for 6450 dollars by C Ve Welr from J C Rainbow.
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Cedar Falls
Burton E. Sweet
Waverly
Commercial Club
Sweet
Republican Primacrs
Senate
Citizens Gas & Electric Co
Lawn City House
Feb
J. C. Rainbow
Pam's Cold Compound Ad Offers Three Tablet Regimen
An old advertisement touts Pam's Cold Compound claiming to relieve a cold with a three dose plan every three hours. The first dose reportedly provides relief while the second and third fully break up the cold. It emphasizes safety and absence of quinine or opiates and lists a price of thirty five cents.
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Pam
U.S. Losing Trade Ground With South America
Bin Yoder, a 14 year Brewnbron missionary in Argentina, spoke to Rotarians on Argentina’s potential as an agricultural and manufacturing nation with ample resources and drainage. He urged higher business standards and suggested an international currency and weights and measures system. He warned Europe secures more Argentine trade via long credits while North America lags and cited mistrust due to shoddy exports, noting fear of civil strife spurred by naval actions fostering Brazil-Argentina jealousy.
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bin Yoder
Brewnbron
Europe
Ihe
North America
South America
America
League of Nations
American Naval Commission
Brazil
Missionary series of meetings opens at Calvary Church
Good representation of the 25 Evangelical churches in the surrounding territory is expected for the missionary conference opening at Calvary Church this evening. Rev. George Epp of Cleveland arrived Sunday and preached a preliminary sermon. Bishop Spreng and Rev. Wiener of Naperville Ill. arrived to assist with final preparations. Rev. Stauffacher of Cedar Rapids will preach the initial sermon this evening. Three sessions are planned each Tuesday and Wednesday with a layman’s banquet Wednesday evening where Leonard Raecker will speak. Rev. O J Ritemane, on furlough from central China, will be one of the speakers for the mission survey.
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Calvary Church
George Epp
Cleveland
P. Spreng
BL RR
Wiener
Naperville
Ill
T.hy
Baumgartner
IL Stauffacher
Cedar Rapids
Leonard Raecker
Waverly
O. J. Ritemane
Central
China
Fourth Annual Black Hawk County Older Boys Conference
Plans are set for the fourth annual Black Hawk County Older Boys conference at Cedar Falls on March 3 under the M.G.A. The wrestling session runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Speakers include Dwight Lewis of the Iowa Railway Commission. Fathers of delegates are invited as guests.
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Black Hawk County
Cedar Palls
M.G. A
Dwight Lewis
Iowa Railway Commission
Ttig
Gentle Fiver and Cascarents Promote Comfort
Advertisement note on Cascarets as a gentle laxative for men women and children. Claims relief from headaches biliousness gases indigestion and morning distress. Presents 25 and 6 cent sizes and urges purchase at drug stores.
Pythians Celebrate Sixtieth Anniversary Event
Helmet Lodge No 89 Knights of Pythias marks the 60th anniversary with an 8 p m exercise at Pythian temple. George E Pike talks Friendship A E Gnagy mayor Charity Rev Fred J Clark Benevolence Judge John W Gwynne Patriotism. officers and citizens to take part. dancing expected.
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Helmet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Temple
George E- Pike
A. E. Gnagy
Fred J. Clark
John W. Gwynne
Owenbach Hotel May Change Ownership
Negotiations were in progress to transfer the Owenbach hotel from Co. KB Owens to the Parker Hotel Company of Des Moines. It is regarded as highly probable that an ownership change will be announced soon, though the deal had not been consummated today.
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Owenbach
Co. KB. Owens
Parker Hotel Company
Des Moines
Billiard Tourney At J. & B Starts Today
A pocket billiard tournament begins today at the J. & B. pariors and runs to Saturday, March 8. High score wins $1 cash prize, second place gets $5, third $4, fourth $5. Foy Atta reports daily. King-Manson-Auxiliary members of the Disabled American Veterans will met at Memorial Hall tonight to organize a women's auxiliary.
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Sycamore Street
J. & B. Pariors
King-Manson-Aux
King-Manson - Post
Fold
Memorial Hell
Woman's Auxiliary
Dickinson to keynote at state G O P convention
Washington report says Dickinson accepted invitation to be temporary chairman of the Republican convention in Des Moines next month and will deliver the keynote speech. Also notes Bishop H C Stuntz of Omaha is reported unchanged after a stroke. A fire in Columbia destroys the Rivol theatre and damages the Columbia Savings Bank building, under control by 7:45.
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Washington News Bureau of Waterioll
Eivening “Courier
Washington, DD. C
Dickinson
Burnquist
Des Moines
Miami
Fla
H.‘c. Stuntz
Omaha
Injured by Fall at Anton Mill in Cedar Falls
West an Anton Mill employee was seriously injured Saturday when he fell 14 feet at the plant. Doctors have not yet determined the extent of his injuries. Dorothy Hatcher five months died Saturday evening. Services were held today at home with burial in Fairview.
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Cedar Falls
West
Anton Mill Company
Hatcher
Dorothy
G. L. Hatcher
Fairview
California Fig Syrup Advertisement for Children
An old advertisement urges mothers to give California Fig Syrup to babies and children for gentle bowel relief. It highlights a pleasant taste and warns against imitation products, urging readers to ask a druggist for the genuine California Fig Syrup.
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California
Califor
Nia
Calfornia
Boy Scout Band Troop 5 Formed at Collight Headquarters
A Boy Scout band troop designated No 5 will be organized at headquarters Collight. The group will be limited to 24 pieces and recruit from other council troops. Hb Bennett named bandmaster with Lester Bavis as assistant scoutmaster.
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Collight
Bennett
Lester Bavis
Be Careful What You Wash Your Child’s Hair With
An old advertisement warns against soaps with high alkaline content that dry hair and damage the scalp. It promotes Mulsified coconut oil shampoo as a gentler alternative, claiming it cleans thoroughly with a rich lather from simple water. The text emphasizes affordability and long-lasting supply from drug stores.
Olive Tablets Offer Liver Help For Digestion
Thousands suffer stomach upset as Dr Edwards Olive Tablets claim to cleanse the liver and improve digestion. The vegetable compound with olive oil aids overworked bowels, easing bad taste coated tongue and low energy. Take one or two at bedtime for relief, 10c or 39c.
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Dr. Edwards
Woman’s Health Letter Praises Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy
Howard Lake Minnesota woman Jennie Jann reports long standing pains eased after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits the treatment with enabling her to work again and recommends it to friends. The company offers a free Private Text Book on ailments peculiar to women upon request.
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Howard Lake
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jennie Jann
R. R. No
Lydia B. Pinkham
The
Ham Medicine Co
Lynn
Massachusetts
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Hudson Stockbuyer
Pape
U.S
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Kondon
Phelps
Jefferson St
Owenbach Hotel
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