Shenandoah polar expedition faces congressional scrutiny
A 350000 expedition to probe the polar region and seek a possible undiscovered continent near the pole draws congressional opposition and a push for timely naval appropriations action. The president aims to avoid charges of extravagance while awaiting committee votes, with supporters arguing the voyage would benefit America through new geostrategic knowledge.
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Teapot Dome and oil politics in the 1920s spotlight
The Manchester Guardian excerpt discusses Teapot Dome leasing amid the Harding era, naming Fall and Denby in alleged land exploitation. It notes calls for special counsel, political resignations, and ongoing investigations as pressures rise before the 1920s presidential cycle.
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SUNSHINE AND STRONG BONES FOR INFANTS CLAIMS
A condensed health column discusses ultraviolet rays and sunlight's role in preventing rickets in infants. It warns against sunburn and promotes moderate exposure, notes racial differences in UVA absorption, and mentions mercury vapor lamps as an alternative when natural light is scarce.
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FRIEND WIFE By ROE FULKERSON
A dialogue on marriage and oneness contrasts shared finances with individual wants. Andrew and his wife debate what it means to be one after marriage, citing Niagara Falls hotel tickets and separate shopping, clothing, and meals as symbols of their supposed unity.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes Society Q&A 1923
Questions from readers about nature topics appear in this Burroughs Nature Club Notes column. Queries range from wildlife, geography, and animal diseases to weather and everyday natural phenomena, with answers promised in upcoming installments.
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Answers in Tomorrow's Nature Notes
Answers to previous questions on birds beating wings, half a acre alfalfa as bee forage, and domestication of elephants. Birds mostly flap both wings, some species may alternate. Alfalfa yields nectar but fields cut for hay reduce bee stores. Domesticated elephants are rare. most in menageries are tamed wilds. Indian elephants regarded more teachable than African ones.
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Tihany
The Sandman Story ay Mrs Fl 4 Walker
Old Winter blusters through spring as he tries to end the season’s bustle. A brave little bird stays, sunshine warms him, and the North Wind joins the cold king in a clash over gardens. Summer fights for life against Winter’s rule while creatures sing and stir.
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Brain Tests by Sam Lord A Charabe Riddle Ends With A Penny
Riddle text describes a word fitting repose and life essential to nature. The puzzle asks for a single term, referencing a decay of coins and the value of pieces. The historical snippet resembles a serialized brain teaser column with a monetary twist and a prior answer.
Abe Martin Nostalgic Bar Tales Echo a Dime Store Memory
Abe Martin recalls a quirky shop scene and an old time bartender who lights a cigar then savors the moment keeping it in a case and returns a dime, a humorous vignette of shop life and small town wit.
Miss Pankhurst Urges Man Made Ideals Doom
Miss Christabel Pankhurst addresses Waterloo Ministerial Association at the M C A this morning, declaring democracy autocracy communism and all man-made forms of government doomed. She says the bible is the true philosophy and that man must lean on God for help as civilization risks collapse. Rev. George F. Barsalou reviews Facing the Present Crisis prior to her talk.
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More Snow Expected After Weekend Wintry Weather Forecast
Snow accumulation reported over the weekend, with about three inches in the area and more forecast tonight and tomorrow. Temperatures remained cold with a high near 30 and a low around 16 above, while streets stayed slick with ice and slush.
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Virginia and Gloria Chase Stardom in Movieland
Virginia, daughter of Virginia families, rebels against tradition and travels to Los Angeles with Gloria Seumiors. There they meet Herbert Richardson and Herbert’s party leads to a rushed marriage between Gloria and Herbert. John Storm becomes involved with Virginia as the two women navigate love, money, and career in the studio era.
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Dock Strike Disrupts UK Ports Delays News Mails
London reports a dock strike affecting 126000 workers threatens full effect today. Blue Ticket union action aims to pressure employers to recognize the rival union and slow work. Government plans seek to ensure food supplies as newspapers warn of print shortages and mail delays.
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Fairfield Alderman Nelson Resigns Amid Ouster Strain
Fairfield Iowa braced as Alderman L J Nelson resigns hours before an ouster trial was to begin. Health concerns and family strain cited for departure as cases against Mayor Ziegler, Alderman Price, and Alderman Brandani unfold amid crowded courtroom action over alleged small payments for goods and services.
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Women campaign leaders organize Coolidge support in Iowa
Mrs Boggs, county leader for the Coolidge campaign, heads the Iowa district for the Promotion of Coolidge. Mrs Estella Plopper of Iowa Falls is chairman. Mrs BE A Boggs of Waterloo assists in forming the Black Hawk county unit, with Miss Nellie Corliss directing Buchanan county. Plopper brings long organizing experience from the Women’s Relief Corps.
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Fire at Megeenburg building in Manchester causes smoke damage
Firefighters from Manchester Volunteer department responded early Saturday to a blaze at the Megeenburg block on the main business thoroughfare. The fire burned in the basement of the north section, spread to the adjacent A. & BP store, and sent smoke into a third floor Kenedy tenant. Damages were limited, but the Megeenburg department store stock suffered considerable smoke damage.
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Franc Collapses As France Battles to Stabilize Economy
The French franc plummets to record lows amid Paris bourse chaos. By noon it neared 23.20 per dollar, slipping to 23.07 before 11:30 as traders panicked. Prime Minister Poincare’s fiscal plan faced Socialist opposition, with calls for drastic measures to shore up the franc. By 3 pm the franc stood at 28.40 per dollar and 160.50 per pound as discussions of gold reserves and coercive actions surfaced. Meanwhile Milton St. Burch travels to Texarkana to visit his brother Delbert.
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Milks Emulsion touted as cure for weak health
An advertisement touts Milks Emulsion as a remedy for lingering post flu weakness and coughing. It claims rapid appetite restoration, digestive improvement, and weight gain after 12 bottles, with a money back guarantee and nationwide druggist availability from the Milks Emulsion Co of Terre Haute Indiana.
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Belmont
Terre Haute
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Piles treatment claim by internal remedy Hem-Roid
An old newspaper ad-promotes Hem-Roid as the only safe internal cure for piles. It argues external treatments fail, cites flawed circulation as cause, and credits Dr J S Leonhardt with developing the remedy. The tablet is said to be harmless, easy to take, and available at Waren ter Bros with a money-back guarantee.
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