Many Questions of Moment Face Harding Regime
A summary of pressing international and domestic issues facing President Harding. International topics include peace with Germany, Versailles and Saint Germain treaties, entry into a League of Nations, disarmament, Russian relations, recognition of Mexico, new treaties with Germany Austria Poland Hungary Czechoslovakia, Japanese Siberian actions, Colombian treaty, and various loan and defense arrangements. Domestic concerns cover tax and tariff reform, soldier bonuses, canal tolls, prohibition enforcement, budget reorganization, civil service reform, government efficiency, reconstruction laws, housing, farming credit, railroad legislation, and coal and packinghouse regulation.
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Amocsted
Washington, D. C
International
Germany
Versailles
St Germaine
United States
Association of Nations
Russia
Mexico
Austria
Poland
Hungary
Cecho-Slovakia
Siberia
Colombia
Ellic
San Remo
Haiti
Dominican Republic
Porto Rico
Turker
Ition
France
First Robin's Cheer Defies Spring Chill on Fourth Street
A robin in a tree near a Fourth Street gas stop lifts RH. Bretzke's mood as he notes the bird's cheerful note despite a cold east wind. Bretzke runs short term agriculture classes in public schools and observes the spring landmark.
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RH. Bretzke
Bretzke
Inauguration customs abroad contrasted with US practice
National Geographic Society reviews global inauguration rituals in San Marino France Mexico Brazil Chile Poland and the United States. It notes open air swearing in the US since Andrew Jackson except for Taft’s blizzard shelter and explains historical disputes over the oath location.
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Washington
D. C
Harding
San Marino
National Geographic Society
San Martino
France
Mexico
House of Representatives
Brazil
Chile
Congress
Poland
United States
Senate
House
Monroe
Jackson
Taft
Cedar Heights Women Run Mrs Morehouse for School Director
The Cedar Heights Woman's circle selected Mrs. A. T. Morehouse a college graduate to run for school director to succeed R. B. Cronk whose term expires. Cronk's supporters say he has a good record and may seek re election. Morehouse has three children in the Cedar Heights school.
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Cedar Heights
Cirir
A. T. Morehouse
R. BE. Cronk
Hhe
Waterloo Fire Department Hose Meets Standard by Experts
Experts from the Iowa Insurance Service Bureau demonstrated standard thread couplings at Station No 1 yesterday. A set of tools was provided, and hose and hydrant equipment will be tested and adjusted to ensure quick attachment and proper threading across all hydrants and plugs.
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Waterloo
Iowa Insurance ‘Service Bureau
Des Moines
Illinois Central
Ray Tiller
Fire Department
Search Begun in England Links to Fairview Grave
England lead to Fairview cemetery where a grave six months old is linked to Thomas Given. Chief H. H. Young received a letter from F. Given of Briercliffe Burnley seeking any information about his uncle, Thomas Given, last heard from 27 years ago. It notes he died September 9 at Presbyterian Hospital.
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Thomas Given
England
Fairview
H. H. , Young
F. Given
Brierclife
Burnley Lanes
Bnglland
Httie
Joan McNellis
Newell Street
Presbyterian Hospital
Assault story collapses as girl admits no assault
The investigation into a claimed assault on Dorothy Scheel ends after her father tells police the 29 year old admitted there was no truth. She had school trouble on Monday and wandered to the country where she slept in a straw stack on the Howard Holeman farm where feathers were found.
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Independence Avenue
Dorothy Scheel
Howard Holeman Farm
Close
Advertisement Fragment Signals Local Notice
Fragmentary OCR reads a large advertisement style notice with unclear details and scattered terms. The legible parts hint at pricing and a sale or offer but lack concrete entities or dates. The readable words suggest a broad commercial promo rather than a specific event.
Last House Bill to Bring Soldier Home
Washington March 4 The legislative work of the house today was to pass the bill providing for the return of an unknown soldier for burial in Arlington cemetery United Press reports from Washington D C
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Soldier
United Press
Washington, D. C
Iouceth
Arlington Cemetery
Art Sweigert Named Cyclone Club Head
Art Sweigert was elected president of the Cyclone club at West High Wednesday night. He succeeds Max Levingston as club leader. Others named were Charon Smick as vice president Donald Graham as secretary and weasarer. A parliamentary practice study committee was formed with Hobart Brown Art Sweigert and Curly Ransom. The club heard a vaudeville act by Sweigert and Ransom and Willard Clasen spoke on Waterloo Manufacturing. The Science club announced a feature program for next Wednesday.
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Art Sweigert
Cyclone Club
West High
Max Levingston
Charon Smick
Donald Graham
Weesarer
Sporry
Hobart Brown
Science Club
West High Assembly
Athenian Society
Viette Wide
Young Man Receives First Long Pant Suit Department
The Palace Clothiers opens a second floor youth department recognizing the young man’s need for proper long pants. A salesman familiar with youths’ special requirements will assist shoppers seeking ready fits rather than adult garments.
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Palace ‘Clothiers
Two Local Legion Men Receive Banquet Delegates Invite
Becker-Chapman post invites two delegates to the Hanford post banquet in Cedar Rapids on March 11 at 7 p.m. Judge Kenesaw L. Landis is the principal speaker. E. L. Barthe will select the delegates. Boys hike tomorrow include an M C A industrial hike at 10 a.m. and a 1:30 p.m. trip to Y cabins with activities at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. motion pictures.
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Becker-Chapman Post
American Legion
Hanford Post
Cedar Rapids
Kenesaw ML. Landis
E. L. Barthe
W. F
JO TEAMS BATTLE ATC TOURNAMENT AT TEACHERS COLLEGE
Four games were played at the Teachers College gym as district tournament teams raced toward next night’s finish. Referees James Yuill Cedar Rapids and college club members officiated with 12 minute halves. Results included Dike 19 Belmont 7 Parkersburg 35 Geneva 7 and many others across the day, with upcoming matchups listed for this afternoon.
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Teachers College
Teachers College Club
James Yuill
Cedar Rapids
Dike
Belmont
Parkersburg
Geneva
Washington
Rockford
Idme
Clarksville
Cedar Falls
Garwin
Janup
Waverly
Gratdy Center
Hansell
Ellsworth
Oelweln
Bast Waterloo
Winthrop
West Waterloo
Hudson
Tamm
la Porte
Retubeck
Floyd
College High
Hampton
Sheldon
Dyersville
Manly
Orange Township
Costa Rican Army Prepares to Take Field Against Foe
Costa Rica rushes military preparations for war against Panama. Reports say 20,000 soldiers will be under arms by week end. Roxanna ready to sail from Punta Arenas to Golfo Dulce with 1,090 men, 16 cannon, 15 machine guns. Detachments of 1,500 line up along the Sixsola river to seize Boycas del Toro and advance on David, capital of Chiriqui.
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Associated Press
Panama
Costa Rica
San Jose
Punta Arenas
Golfo Dulce
Sixsola River
Atlantic
Boycas del Toro
David
Chiriqui
Wilson Is Happy It's All Over Stenographer Says
Chicago report quotes Charles Swem, Wilson's longtime stenographer, praising the president's humanity and recalling the 150000 miles traveled together. Swem arrives with wife and son to resume work with Greggs Publishing, bringing 10 million words of notes and plans a book on Wilson using the material.
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Wilson
Associated Press
Chicago
Swem
Greggs Publishing Company
Mr. Swem
White House
Swemn
Mexico
Germany
Record Warmth Sparks Early Signs of Spring
A 2 PM reading reached 61 degrees, possibly a daily record, though February 15 was 10 degrees warmer. A southwest wind and swiftly warming sun followed a chilly morning as robins returned, signaling spring’s approach. Households observed the change as flyswatters came out for use.
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Althoit
East High Joins Funeral Rites for Old Man Profanity
A funeral for Old Man Profanity was held yesterday as East High students staged a gala event. About 180 boys attended with 135 pledging to avoid profane words, vowing to uphold conduct and sportsmanship. Principal Fred Miller evangelist Harold Clase and YMCA worker W Huxford supported the reform, endorsing its aims.
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East High
East
Yetl
Goa
Jems
Fred Miller
Harold Clase
W. Huxford
Leavitt & Johnson Trust closes big farm loans
The Leavitt & Johnson Trust company announced it is closing about one million dollars in farm loans now and has another million in process. Strong demand comes from prime farmers who prefer encumbering farms over selling produce at current prices. Interest payments are running well with less than 0.1% of $20 million overdue in January. The firm, established in 1856, operates loans in Iowa, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
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Leavitt & Johnson Trust Company
Middlewest
Iowa
South Dakota
Minnesota
Harding Becomes Honorary President of Boy Scouts
Warren G Harding took the oath of office and was named honorary president of the Boy Scouts of America. Scout executive Hay L Short praised the move as aligning with service, citizenship, and democratic ideals emphasizing merit over privilege.
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Warren G. Harding
United States
Boy Scouts of America
Hay L. Short
Waterloo Council
Boy Scout
Congress of the United States
Boy Scout Movement
Harding
America
Boy Scout Organization
Nothing but the Truth class play set for tonight
The junior class presents Nothing but the Truth in East High Auditorium this evening. Final rehearsal went well and seats remain plentiful for all who wish to attend. The 1,280 seat venue will fund the senior junior banquet before graduation.
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East High
Fire department responds to eighth alarm at Buckley residence
Fire crews battled a roof spark at Gordon Buckley’s home on 430 Main Street yesterday. The blaze generated the eighth alarm of the day but caused little damage.
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Gordon Buckley
Iam Street
Juniors to Stage Sparkling Drama at West High
West High junior class presents Along Came Nancy a four act comedy March 10 at 8 p.m. in the auditorium. The cast features Nancy Works Wonders and Megalight roles with strong wordplay and clever impersonations. A second junior show Noth Auditorium antics at East High follows with song and dance and a light musical comedy air.
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Nancy
Tikely
Ola
West High
Marth 10
Weet High
Dorothy Seifert
Mrs Huntington Proud Of Her Ninety One Years
Waterloo woman Lacey A Huntington aged ninety one stands proud of her long life. The Courier erred yesterday misstating her age as ninety. Huntington seeks credit for all her years and asserts no shame in aging.
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Waterloo
Lacey A. Huntington
The
Courier
Miss Maddigan to repeat the Perfect Day this spring
Miss Maddigan will repeat The Perfect Day a pantomime style play set in Modern Ireland with Irish and American characters. Ethel Lawless plays Kathryn Corrigan Mildred Stanton as Agnes Camidy Adella Durkin and Milly Durkin lead male roles include Michael Suiltgan Lester Guyer James Welch and others. Rehearsals begin Sunday afternoon at Miss Maddigan's studio while she recovers at Presbyterian hospital and will direct the music.
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Et Maddigan
Ireland
Piavere
Maddigan
Truman DeRoame
Ethel Lawless
Ward Caucus Endorses Council Candidates
Cedar Falls officials report that a ward caucus endorsed candidates for the city council. The special notes indicate the endorsements cover the council seats in the upcoming election, with officials outlining the cities procedures and dates for the caucus results.
Care less Shampoo Ad Endorsement and Instructions
An old advertisement promotes Mulsified cocoanut oil shampoo as a greaseless purifying product. It claims to cleanse hair, remove dust and dandruff, leave scalp soft, and produce bright, lustrous hair. The copy urges readers to buy locally at pharmacies and asks readers to ensure the druggist supplies Mulsified.
St Jacobs Oil Promises Rheumatic Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts St Jacobs Oil as a safe, fast acting remedy for rheumatism and related pains. It claims quick relief from aching joints muscles and soreness and cites decades of use and broad effectiveness for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache and sprains.
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St. Jacobs
St. Jacobs Oi
St. Jacobs .Oii
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