Olympic gambols show Greek roots in ancient games
A University of Missouri dean told 975 Iowa Latin teachers that the Olympic contests were Greek era events held every four years with 100000 spectators at Olympus. Athletes swore on Zeus to fair play after 10 months of training, while events included running, discus, javelin and wrestling.
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Associated Press
Iowa City
Walter Miller
University of Missouri
Iowa
Alpheus
Olympus
Zeus
Mike Sullivan
B. C
Tyradicion
Agias
Thessaly
Dean Miller
Phaylius
Groton
Missouri Valley Girls Question Boys After Flappers
Four Missouri Valley High School girls publish a plea to local boys in the Missouri Valley newspaper. They chide flappers, seek dances and outings, complain of cold treatment, and ask whether the town’s boys want steady partners who will build a home. They urge fair chances for decent girls and invite replies from local youths.
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Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley High School
Radio in Europe Demands Knowledge of Tongues
Croydon February 23 The article argues that without an international convention for a standard language for wireless speech with aircraft the wireless operator will need to know seven or eight languages within a few years. Currently operators use French with French liners and communicate with Belgian Dutch and German stations in wireless. When mixed language machines are fitted, English and French will be of limited use.
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Croydon
Thej
London
Virginia Winston's Hollywood ascent in a new romance tale
A young woman Virginia Winston arrives in Los Angeles to pursue movie stardom. She survives rent shock, photoshoots, service bureau runs, and studio visits. She bonds with Herbert Richardson, contemplates fame, and overhears industry talk on gender and youth in cinema.
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Viraiale Pairfax
Virginia
Kilmland
Los Angeles
Gloria Swaimers
Skdts
Herbert Richardson
Gloria
Herb Richardson
Hin
Mirgstreke
Kitty Dalton
Tommy Warner
Terri Richardson
Llerk
Toh
John Storm
Glorka Marr
Jersely
Virginie
Service Bureau
Ant
California
el Camino Real
Hia
King’s Highway
Pico
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Ushaven
Hollywood
Jeanette
Cocoanut Grove
Pippin
Stariit Heights
Thetrashier
Mr. Ballantyne
Hese
Miss Winston
Callus
Rossibia
Kalsey
Tie
Vine Street
Fred Herter
Herb
Mollywood
The
Alexandria
Herbert
Theodore Stratton
Jo Hn
Virginix
Ataud Samson
Indy
Mr. Stratton
Merbert
Maud = Lanson
Altho Sha
Ugo
Stratton
Han
Immigration Act Faces Opposition of Racial Blocs
The piece outlines opposition to a proposed immigration act across foreign-born blocs including Italians and Jews while praising Northern and Western European immigrants. It covers testimony from Louis Marshall, debates over census basing, calls for commissions, and potential delays or suspensions. It notes health service deportations and political pressure influencing admissions at Ellis Island, with congressional resistance to personal appeals.
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Herbert Quick
United States
Werbert Quick
Quick
America
Y Vandemark
Jaws
Qucksoil
Con
Eurrope
Thar Mat Shin
Europa
Uris
Phi
Congress
Hurupa
Asia
Dtediin
Thaven
Vuut
Louie Marshall
New York
Marshall
Homself
American Jewish Relief Committee
Ma. Marshall
Paeen
Baker
California
Johnson
Hoosevelt
Worthing
A.lr. Marshall
Mr. Watkins
Mr. Marshall
Watkins
Mr Marshall
John F. Lox
Texas
United States Public Health Service
Public Healthy Service
Public Health Service
Congressman Box
Aoongress
Senate
Selective Immigrant Aid Society
Idune
Washington
Bilis Island
Box
Ellis Island
New York Tribune
Red Jacket Fire Engine Claims World Record Debated
Waterloo legend recounts the Red Jacket hand engine long praised for water throws. Captain Bob Chapman cites Utica and Albany feats and a 21 to 225 foot range, while critics question a New Orleans claim and honor Waterloo’s historic fire brigade.
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Red Jacket Fire Engine
Waterloo
Archie
Ro W. Chapman
Ashley A. Dunham
Waterloo Tire
Keld
Chat Tanham
Canada
Allen
Dunham
Courier
Utica
Daily Observer
Com. Chap“yan
Chicago Times
Ratila
Utica Fire Department
Cal
R. W. Chapman
Watertoo
Red Jacket
Capt. Chapman
Chapman
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Times
Yellowa
Sunday ‘Times
Fire Department of Chicago
Perhipa
Dr. Button & Co
Waterford
N. C
United States
Fire Department of
Chicago
Red Ticket Company No. 4
O. P Harris
First Presbyterian Church
Troy
Stiate Street
Albany
City of
New York
Wardy Boys
Fulton
The
Red Tackel
al- Hage
Bob Ives
Bob Chapman
Bob
Jane Lov
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