Senator Cummins May Miss Iowa State Convention
The column notes possible absence of Senator Cummins from the Iowa Republican state convention due to duties in Washington and railroad legislation. It argues his presence could shape party strategy and references Brookhart, Herring, and the June primary outcomes. It condemns political violence and defends civil discourse while urging wise counsel at the gathering.
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Iowa
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Brookhart
Col. Brookhart
Clyde Herring
Sarnia
Davenport
Brockhart
Des Moines
Resolutions Committee
Plight of a Prince and Political Winds in England
A satirical column discusses the Prince of Wales losing a close ally Lord Montbatten, amid gossip about potential brides and royal fate. It quips on law and order, US reactions to mining, wind-damaged crops in Iowa, and Hughes as a global diplomat while noting Ireland four courts fire and debates over the primary election law.
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England
Prince of Wales
Lord Montbatten
Dan Guild
Mr. Wettin
The Vile Assassin Brings Harsh Justice in Europe
The piece notes two London assassins who killed Marshal Wilson were hanged 24 days after the act and recalls the Rathenau murder near Berlin where the culprits killed themselves on capture. It argues assassins rarely find contentment or escape punishment, citing recent months’ cases and mental breakdowns.
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the Cause
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Dunn
O'Sullivan
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Marshal Wilson
London
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Berlin
Going Barefoot Promoted For Health Noted Doctor Advises
A health column argues barefoot living benefits children and adults, citing sunlight exposure to boost hemoglobin and aid tuberculosis tendency, while noting regional hookworm risks. It includes reader questions on water disinfection with Halozona and knee bending for women, answered by Dr Brady.
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Johnnie
Friend Wife By Roe Fulkerjon
Imogene and Andrew discuss a charity system that audits applicants before aid. A case of a sick baby triggers a sterile process: forms, investigations, and a brutal outcome as a hungry child may die while the charity audits the family. The dialogue condemns the method as cruel and judgmental.
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Imogene
Thad
Andrew
Burroughs Nature Club Notes by Houghton Mitflin Co
Nature column teaches readers to send questions on general interest topics. It lists three reader queries about freshwater species and animal dentition and asks what the “handsomest bird” might be, promising answers in tomorrow's notes.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mitflin CO
Nature
Nature Notes
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Hawks Benefit Farmers More Than They Harm
A large Pennsylvania experiment with hawk and owl bounties showed farmers losing grain and fruit to vermin when birds of prey numbers rose, prompting repeal calls. Readers are advised to contact state agriculture departments for local pest management guidance and resources. The piece also explains peat formation and notes a Worth Star Ladies Alé ice cream social at Bar Barher farm near Water Street.
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New York State
Department of Agriculture
New York
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Batrachia
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Worth Star Ladies Alé Society
Abe Martin on downtown eaters and old newspaper politics
A light column notes how a wary downtown eater reads old newspapers to gauge which politicians are for or against issues, reflecting on civic choices and public discourse.
Brain Tests By Bam Loud
Puzzle strip presents a charade riddle about shifts and spurned loves with a stormy theme. The problem asks for a single word formed from its clues and mentions a measurement of 190.9 by 31 yards.
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Double CROSSED on an Ocean Voyage
English heiress Hetoise Reys, newly rich, falls under a brooks gang’s influence to flee to Canada with her childhood sweetheart Henry Gunning to mine ventures. Clement Seedon, a wealthy young suitor, guards her voyage but faces suspicion and a staged theft accusation aboard, as Captain Heavy and the cabin steward clash over who to blame. The twist centers on diverting blame away from the true culprit while tension rises aboard.
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Brooks
Menry Gunning
Clement Seedon
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Leadon
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Scotland Yard
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Seadon
The Thought of Love and Rural Politics in a Fragmented Voice
A collage of verse and prose snippets contrasts romantic sentiment with fragmented political chatter. The poem laments lost love while notes reference auto ownership and law enforcement, then shift to Davenport Times commentary on Iowa politics and ambivalent party maneuvering surrounding the Brockhart and Cummins dynamic.
What Will Coal Cost As The Strike Ends
The Sioux City Journal notes that with miners strike ending the government will try to ensure coal supply while hoisting prices remains a concern. Secretary Hoover seeks to curb price rises though authority limits may require industry compacts. Public fear centers on paying strike costs as prices rise, with President Harding expected to act to protect consumers and curb profiteering. A later Storm Lake Register item discusses stamping a federal number on auto engines as a theft safeguard with a $2 cost.
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Sioux City Journal
Hoover
Department of Commerce
Harding
Storm Lake Register
Congress
Itching Torture Remedy Zemo Promises Quick Relief
Zemo is touted as an antiseptic remedy that stops itching instantly and relieves skin irritation. It claims to clear pimples rashes blackheads and other blemishes, with minor cases disappearing overnight. Sold by druggists priced 35 cents for standard bottles and a dollar for extra large.
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