Morals, Insurance Policy Fight Shapes Federal Case
The article discusses a war risk policy beneficiary dispute with Corinne Hanna seeking $5,000 after Maj. Mark W. Hanna Jr. was killed in France. The government refuses payment citing morals clauses, prompting debate on morality provisions in federal law and veterans benefits.
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Wscrimianie
Apaiase Persens
Calheart
Federal
Chicago
Corrine Hanna
Mark W. Hanna, Jr
France
Veterans’ Bureau
Janna
Congress of the United
Open Debate on Volstead Act Modifications Persists
The piece outlines expected public hearings on proposed changes to the Volstead Act, noting political friction and competing camps. It mentions the Senate Judiciary Committee and its subcommittees, with a flood of measures and advocates for light wines and beer, while warning that editors question the public mood and press coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Judiciary Committee
Pat
Volstendiam
New Curse for Pessimists in Iowa Newsprint
A collage of 1924 tax figures from the Iowa press notes that collections rose from 1,600,600 to 1,766,060 by March 24, reflecting waning pessimism. The Cedar Rapids Gazette underscores rising spirits and industrial progress. The Times-Republican of Marshalltown laments circus parades ending, while Des Moines area papers urge national uplift through education, invention, and collective effort. The articles collectively frame hope amid postwar recovery, urging persistence in farming, industry, and civic virtue.
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Mason City
Lowa
Paying Teller Health Screen Proposal in 1920s Letter
A reader imagines a glass barrier between customers and tellers to curb mouth spray and disease spread. He lists 20 diseases tied to mouth spray and urges practical protection, plus notes on quack remedies and public health attitudes.
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Momery
Kothela
Gernitn Gneasiesy
Ponty la
Butte
The Covetous Wife: a Love Plot in England
Aaypter II opens with Austin pressuring Ann to consider marriage for money. He urges decisive steps, while Ann weighs duty, wealth, and happiness for her child and Stephen. The scene blends deception, desire, and moral tension as their fate hangs on a pivotal choice.
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Aaypter II
Austin
Ann
Mater
Adin
Wayne
Tayine
Bin
Colin Bert
Lin
Austin Hellamy
Stephen
Stephin
Ashin
Ephen
Pat
Cate
Tanurrow
Cyeavataus
Uncle Wiggily's Spring Hop
Uncle Wiggily and Nurse Jane discuss adventures as March hints at spring. The rabbit visits a shop for ink and paper, daydreams of springtime dances, and encounters Mr Longears and other woodland characters in a playful, era-tinged tone.
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Uncle Wiggily
Nurse Jane Fuzzy
Wuzzyr
Mr. Longears
Ninskrat Lang
Nurse Jane
Jane
Mr Longears
Uncle Wingity
Uncle Wigeny
Mr. Bengerin
Springtime arrives bringing longer days and renewed life
A whimsical column discusses the approach of spring on Sunday March 21, noting daylight gains, seasonal differences between hemispheres, and the Earth’s tilt. It blends playful scenes with thoughts on weather, nature awakening, and plans for spring activities, asking readers about their upcoming plans.
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South America
Argentina
Chile
Peru
Brazil
Norse Discovery of Abicrica and Odd Science Inquiries
Fragmented reader notes discuss the Norse arrival in Abicrica and potential for settlement, then segue into a jumble of science questions about teeth, spiders, and a Minnesota man learning piano during recovery. The piece reads like a miscellany column with historical musings and curious trivia.
Abe Martin Neat and the Gentleman Driver Tale
A fragmented clipping mentions Abe Martin Neat as a character in a quirky tale about a Taena-Ariez style event. It notes a man named Phek who offers no excuse for unseemly behavior unless his status as a gentleman is challenged. The snippet hints at a driver, possibly a tech or taxi figure, as part of the vignette.
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Parsvotis Powier
MW. Nepler
Northwood
Lian New
Heurkus
Pearl Tanner
Herkeld
Kepler
Farmer
Aek
Detlev
Wonitin
Hbrow College
Mackers
Ion Cot
Juan
Everglatis
Phek
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Q and A
Questions about nature topics fill this column with inquiries on subjects like chemistry and plant life. The page invites readers to send general questions to the Azure Noter Dept and promises tomorrow’s notes with answers to prior questions from Houghton Sabuels.
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Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Sabeuls
Azure Noter
Angera
Gargie Aspirin for Tonsilitis or Sore Throat
An old advertisement promotes Gargie Aspirin for tonsillitis or sore throat. It instructs dissolving two Bayer tablets in water to soothe throat pain and to repeat after two hours if needed. The ad notes Bayer aspirin sold in twelve tablet tins for a few cents.
Attracted by Booklet Prompted Health Recovery
Brooklyn housewife G Hegmann of 35 Central Ave was in a run down state and could not sleep or work. She credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Pills for Constipation after receiving an FDA ad in her mail. She invites others with similar symptoms to write for information and share results.
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Brooklyn
New York
G. Hegmann
Central Ave
Ao Fda
Jetter
Mrs. Hegmann
Lydia E. Pinkham
Boe Relief" Mrs. Flegmann Also Took Lydia E. Pinkham
Ming
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Commers Telephone
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Jackson McCoy
Trena
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Jess T
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Fost
Waterloo
Iowa
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Tated Pit
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Mhemviss
Albany
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Storr
Brooks & Finley
Eener
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Marades
Marshalttown
Cedar Rapids
Trans
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America
Theis Kosset
Nes Moines
Pearson
Ava
Coisider Vie Missions
OAS
Pati
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Fle
Braden
Remy
William Brady
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the Covetous
Eriteet Ostina
Warla
Uae
Fenernyt
Lane
England
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Wivistares
She Path
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Prateriebl
Berson
Hivtean
Golf
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Amie 5
Howard - R
Garis
Jeea
Uncle Rap Oroner
Hemispere
Arctic Circle
Cneke Cary
Abicrica
Meyer
Twiktytail
Winter
Telco
Longers
Ipele
Chuck
Talib
Jay
Uber
Charle
G._ Miller
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Olga Young
Tetson
Nileance
Foley
Mir
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