World 15 Willing to Disarm But 9 Afraid of Result
London reports on the Versailles disarmament process as analyzed by Prof. Gilbert Murray. Nations vow to reduce armaments yet actual forces rise in victors while defeated powers trim and fears of renewed conflict grow. The piece surveys Russia fear, border states, France, England, and the League’s ability to enforce restraint.
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London
Versailles
Gilbert Murray
South Africa
Assembly of the
League of Natons
Cagnants
Leagua
Natonal Armaments
League
Ational Armaments Ag
Thermies
Europe
Russia
England
Latvia
Hapsburgs
Hungary
Est
Balgium
Frances
Washington
Americas
France
Briand
Iso
Terry
Germany
League of Sone
Fossils From Iowa Formations Reveal Ancient Life
Des Moines dispatch reports Iowa strata yield fossils tracing life from ancient corals to mammoths. University of Iowa participants Don Kay and James Lees describe rocks dating back hundreds of millions of years, with finds near Monticello and Dubuque and evidence of sea to land life progression.
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the Associates Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Don George F. Kay
University of Iowa
Stata Gesl- Oxist
James H. Lees
Aselstaat
Chamberlain
University of Chicago
International Geological Authority
Towa
League of Nations in disarmament dilemma and risks
The text argues the league cannot force disarmament without member parliaments' consent and may only foster security and trust. It questions Article X and XVI regarding mutual defense, asks how to define obligations and strengthen security, and warns that outcomes will shape Europe’s future and civilization’s trajectory. It reflects on Western civilization’s crossroads amid disarmament challenges.
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League
Europe
League of Nations
Gage Solons Hike Marriage License Fee to Seven Dollars
Des Moines reports the senate and house conference committee favor boosting the marriage license fee to $7, with $5 set aside for widows pensions and dependent or indigent children. The plan replaces a $1 or $2 fee, aiming to fund welfare through the clerks and state offices.
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Des Moines
House
Senate
Tevity
Hammill
Anderson
goRtripoor
H. A. Darling
Miss County
Deputies Ordered to Arrest Slot Machine Operators
Sheriff H. T. Wagener sent orders to deputies to arrest all operators of slot machines in Black Hawk county and confiscate the devices. He called machines gambling devices if coin returns are uncertain, and warned that operators face gambling law violations. The report notes some machines may be exempt and cites complaints of underage play. Astronomers compare today to a new star era, noting previously brighter light.
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Black Haw
H. T. Wagener
Sherif Wagner
Hermit in Boxcar Surrounded by Raid Evidence
A man from Cleveland, Ohio, identified as an alleged vagrant, was arrested after an early Monday raid on Fowler and Mobile streets. Police say he dodged bullets during a kitchen and icebox robbery spree and lived in an old freight car since Saturday. Officers found pies, cakes, doughnuts, lard, bottles, knives, forks, clothes, a skillet, and a stewpan as seemingly conclusive proof. Cowell held on vagrancy charge. Chief P. E. Walker says custody was secured. Nashua death report notes Mrs Earl Wright dies at 22, appendicitis, survived by husband and three children.
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R. I. Cowell
Cleveland
P. E. Walker
Charles Mohlis
Fowler
Cowell
Nashua
Earl Wright
Tuck bill threatens county cash basis in state
A bill named the Tuck measure, passed by the legislature and awaiting the governor's signature, would force all counties to operate on a cash basis after July 4. Large counties face potential disruptions in auditor warrants and court funding, while smaller counties may escape immediate effects. If enacted, the bill could exhaust county funds, halt payrolls, and disrupt court and road work in multiple counties, including Black Hawk and Linn.
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Ute
Madigan
Creapnurer
Mad
Back Hawk
Black Hawk County
ATL
Waterloo City Briefs Review Of Local Happenings
Local notices report travel, health, and social updates. Several Waterloo residents, including C. C. Wilson, W. A. Cook, and Dr. Mary Clowhy, are mentioned with trips and illnesses. Students Walter Lee and Roger Brunn plan spring vacation in Ames while J. M. Mingaman and family return from California. A late crime blotter notes intoxication and traffic fines, and a streetcar-truck collision caused minor damage at Fourth and Cedar. The body of Earl Anderson is sent to Des Moines for burial.
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Mary Clowhy
Stampton
Grace Harvey
Ruth Pitzgerald
Roosevelt School
Western Avenue
Walter Lee
Roger Brunn
Town State College
Ames
al Oma
J. Miingaman
F.C. Blinchard
California
Lake Okoboji
Fifth
Earl
Doc Andersson
Tlingis Central Shops
Des Moines
Anderson
Logansport
Ind
Des Molines
J. A. Taylor
Glen Carian
Liverpool
England
Byrne
Muscatine County
Mr. Burtner
B. L. Burtner
George Burtner
Muscatine
H.C. Boyd
Waterloo
Matone A. M. E
Sioux City
Negro National Educational Congress
Washington
Cascarets Promised Relief In Tiny Ten Cent Box
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a gentle cathartic that cleanses the bowels during sleep. It claims quick liver relief and reduces dizziness with a candy like tablet saying it cures biliousness indigestion upset stomach and acid trouble without pain. It promotes a ten cent price per box and appeals to nightly use.
Rows by Goy Kendall in Mupeau Kee okuk and Burlington
The Ussexates from Mupeau in Kee okuk and Burlington are noted alongside Goy Kendall as contributors or participants in local rows. The fragment confirms names and places but lacks full context on event type or outcome.
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Goy
Kendall
Mupeau
Keeokuk
Burlington
Educational films shown to students
Miss Danforth and representatives from Acme Fit Sompathy discussed the value of educational films for students. Six weeks’ report cards were issued at East High and junior high, while agriculture spending by The Dominion of Cannes totaled 5,070,000 annually.
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Mies
Ruth BE
Danforth
Miss Danforth
Metfon
East High
Stus
Algo
Cannes
What Most Stomachs Need Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Card
An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and acid stomach. It claims the product provides relief by alkalizing the stomach, allowing normal digestion of rich foods, and enables eating favorites without discomfort. The copy urges buying a 60 cent box at drug stores and chewing tablets to relieve symptoms.
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Stuart
Att Oropaists
Better Health for Women Promotes Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A 1920s style promotional notice claims 50000 replies show women benefited by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It asserts widespread health improvement for American women and urges fair trial for ailments unique to women.
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Lydia FB
Pinkham Medicine Company
Lynn
Mass
Lydia
Pinkham
Bex
Lyila ED Pinkham
Keep Looking Young by Edwards Olive Tablets
Dr Edwards in Ohio developed a vegetable tablet with olive oil to stimulate the liver and bowels, replacing calomel. The ad promises improved complexion and reduced impurities, noting the tablets’ olive color and claimed health benefits for a youthful look.
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Edwards
Ohio
You Can’t Brush Or Wash Out Dandruff Cure
Dandruff cannot be removed by brushing or washing alone. The remedy claims four ounces of urinary arven applied at night will moisten and rub into the scalp, dissolving and destroying all dandruff after several applications. It promises relief from itching, fluffing hair, and a silky feel, asserting liquid arven is available at drug stores and always effective.
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Ady
St Jacobs Oil Back Pain Relief Advertisement
An old advertisement promises fast relief for backache lumbago sciatica and rheumatic stiffness with a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil. It claims the soothing penetrating oil ends misery in minutes and is harmless, non burning, and effective for various pains.
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St. Jacob’s
St. Jacob's
Musterole Ad Claims Fast Cold Relief
An old advertising notice warns against colds turning into flu or pneumonia and promotes Musterole as a counterirritant from mustard oil camphor and other ingredients. It highlights rubbing on congested areas for a warm tingle and relief, with prices listed at 35c and 6dc per jar.
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Pheumopija
The Great Discovery Danderno Hair Treatment Ad
An old ad touts Danderno as a patent scalp disinfectant and hair grower. It claims to stop hair loss by clearing clogged pores and nourishing the scalp, promising odorless use and no discoloration for light hair. A two week trial offer costs 15 cents for postage and envelope, with a regular size priced at $1.50.
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Everyonce
Mme
McMaon
Danderno
Mtg. P.O
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