Prohibition Debate and Fire Risk Highlight Early Workweek
The article discusses President Coolidge's stance on enforcing federal and state alcohol laws, noting mixed reactions from officials and the public. It cites Utah politics and border issues, and includes a Western park official warning about safer behavior and firearms. It also cites alarming cigarette and match fire statistics, urging awareness of fire dangers and responsible smoking.
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Utah
Baintidan
House
Ike
Heory
Eulerther
Linvis
Des Moines Capital and Pennsylvania Vote Debates Surface
A discussion on Iowa road bond plans comparing a 3100,000,000 project with New York and Pennsylvania votes. The Des Moines Capital editorial questions financing sufficiency and cites Gov. Smith and state measures.
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Des Moines
Gov. Smith
New York
Iowa
Tate
Fifty Years Ago in the Courier Notes Cedar Falls Expos and Local News
Fifties remembered items highlight May 24 1870 from Washington letters by Congressman H W Bratt stating no active candidacy but willing to serve if nominated. Cedar Falls events include Cole's circus exhibit June 2 and 24, grounds improvements, fence erection, and a grand celebration plan. Other notes cover weather, railroad piling work, burglaries, fruit crops, and town council bridge work with new paint and planks. Crucial figures include J L Cooley, W W Wyamington, and H J B Waston among many locals.
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HW. O. Bratt
Washington, D. C
J. Ih. Dyke
Cole
Cedar Falls
Leila Marsh Faces Poverty After a Lucky Windfall
Leta Marsh’s daughter Leila drifts through a rapid decline from wealth to hardship after Mr. Hemingway’s $500 loan and advice to train for work. She faces fading friends, snubs, and the realization that she must find employment while guarding pride. Tommy Holden’s unresolved proposal echoes as a possible option. The drab hotel life and a move to a theater district room reveal the collapse of her past lifestyle.
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Leta. Marsh
Chaptar
iMother
Leila
Mr. Hemingwey
Mrs. Marsh
Tarmy
Tommy
Tammy
Enid Lombard
Enid
Shay
Doctor Visits and TB Spoiling Hope in Block Home
Paul brings a doctor to his ailing father, promising to cover costs. Dr. Grimshaw suspects tuberculosis and warns of poor quarters, while giving an assurance of possible help. The scene ends with the doctor accepting gratuity and the note “To be continued.” Earlier, a brief primer on fern trees notes their ancient origin and varied heights in South America and Africa.
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Mr. Bartow
Paul
Earth
South America
Africa
Sackle
Sedant
Feelis
Uncle Wiggily and the May Snow
A fragment from a Howard R. Garis Uncle Wiggily tale shows the Lady Mouse Teacher in the Hollow Stump School exhausted after a day of lessons and classrooms. The scene hints at a whimsical preschool setting with playful misprints.
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Hollow Stump
Lessing
Tare
Log
Cat
Mouge
May Snow On Chalk Dust And School Cleanup
A whimsical tale in Hollow Stump School shows animals debating after school chores and play. Uncle Wiggily cleans the blackboard by chance as chalk dust swirls like May snow, leaving the board spotless for the next day.
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Sither
Tommie Kat
Johnnie Bushytail
Hollow Stump
Jackie
Peetie Bow
Gully
Bawly Notail
Frog Heys
Tanly
Fellows
Monae
Charlie
Uncle
Peetie
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Highlights Questions
Readers pose questions on eagles, plant additives, and prairie dogs. Answers discuss roach control methods, egg production in hens, stimulants effects, and the common garter snake species distribution across North America with notes on habitat and young litter counts.
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United States
Ant I
Mexico
Mars
Central America
Ani
Mt Orven
Abe Martin quotes Ike Soles on Payne memory
Ike Soles, back from Florida, says he feels ashamed our country has done little to honor John Howard Payne. He adds a vivid claim about a knee cap saving his life, reflecting a bold view amid personal recollection.
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John Howard Payne
Ike Soles
Florida
Mrs K Kummer Praises Carters Little Liver Pills
Brooklyn reader Mrs K Kummer writes of relief after using Carters Little Liver Pills for constipation. She says the pills purify the system and banish discomfort, noting the product helped her over three months.
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Brooklyn
K. Kummer
25 & Se
Red
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Awnod Leone Ek Leis Bs
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Non McCoy
Treas
Geh'l Sige
Archer
Vffica
Waterloo
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Audit Bureau of
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Philadelphia
Chicago
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San Francisco
Rv Brooks & Finley
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Meyer
Horace M. Alwright
Yellowstone National Park
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Goldields
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Jersey
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Seliou
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Miss Sinclair
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Fort Nooise
Penneslviania
Lowtsaries
Bart
Annedessari
Chartes City Press
San Antonin
Tex
Nohore
Kerrahouts
John Robinson
Circus
Ite
J. L. Cooley
Ubemient
WW. Wyamington
G. A. Farwell
Eorge
Mullan
Cellar “Alls
Hartinga
Neerdteg
Cal
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England
Scotland
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Dete
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Gummlas
Perkins
Jesup
C.E. Phifer
J. A. Laird
Martin
Iowa Street
Charles Cook
Lester Township
D. P. Vats
Company of Friends
Alvin Jackson
G. J. Mack
Omaha
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Fullers
Bert Kim
Ci Hine
St. D. Williams
J. T. Coolidge & Co
Cedar River
Lotis
Lauritzen
Emerson School
Breuth
Grouse
Citronelle
Ala
K. G. Leffler
la Porte City
Leavitt
Newt
Mary Brandt
Rio
Ind
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Uncle Wiggily and the
May Snow
Howard R. Garis
Toyo
Charlie Chick
Toadle
Stirl
Milwaukee Journal
Stianhope
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Houghton Mifflin Co
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Plaster of Paris Tor
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