Immigration quotas to shift favor southern Europe under new policy
The article outlines changes in immigration law affecting quotas for European nations. It notes reduced overall immigrant numbers, temporary cuts to Britain, and specific large cuts for Russia Greece Austria Hungary Italy and Spain while nine northern and central European countries face further reductions. It discusses the long term tilt toward southern European countries and the anticipation of a Supreme Court ruling on federal injunctions used to close saloons, with implications for enforcement and property losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Russia
Greece
Austria
Hungary
Italy
Spain
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
France
Germany
Polani
Roumania
Czecho-Slovakia
Bulgaria
Europe
Altho
America
Rey
Eolum
Nebraska
Madge Woodbrough
District Court
Omaha
Supreme Court of the United States
United States
Omde
Juder
Waldd
Supreme Court
Women urged to vote despite jury duty fear
The article reassures voters that primaries do not compel jury service. Jury lists come from general election rolls, not primaries, so women should vote next Monday. It notes suffrage progress and emphasizes civic duties, including jury service, as part of citizenship. The piece also cites President Coolidge on immigration policy and a lighter note about a watch recovered after 30 years.
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Fury
Ana
Japan
Coolidge
America
Erin
Oeler
Putin
Iass
WHEEZING REMEDIES AND HEALTH NOTES FROM DR BRADY
Dr Brady's health feature discusses chronic bronchitis and bronchiectasis remedies including postural drainage, rest, and daily outdoor air. It notes caution on weather sensitivity, critiques simplistic advice, and mentions questions answered by Dr Crean and general medical guidance on hair dye and eye safety.
Town College urged for high school seniors
Iowa editors urge seniors to consider Iowa colleges for education and residency. The Cedar Rapids Republican argues staying in state strengthens friendships and reduces need to move for better education.
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Chooss
Cedar Rapids
Iowa College
Iowa
Brain Tests by Sam Loyd
Puzzle text presents a complex word and number riddle about planting and covering rows. It describes Hobbs and Snobs workers, their rates, and attempts to balance work time but ends with incomplete timing details and a request to determine Hobbs time for covering.
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Sam Loyd
Hobbs
Dian
Walt
Mer
Fragmented House Talk Ends With Family Strife
In a cluttered domestic scene Andrew and Imogene discuss Natalie and Jack, noting a bad reputation and a tense misunderstanding. Ane consoles with sympathy as gossip and jealousies swirl around Natalie’s encounters, trust, and a questionable suitor.
Abe Martin Withther Mansions and Counterfeit Labels
Abe Martin describes fake Rembrandts and counterfeit labels found in two cellars. He notes the rich face a hard time and mentions Lester Moon refusing a state bank position, signaling a gun shy stance.
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Rembrandts
Lester Moon
Fifty Years Ago In The Courier May 28 1874
In Fifty Years Ago items note windmill demos at Barnes Bru bacher stores and a steam powered shift for Illinois Central Railway bumps. Waterton cheese factory opens with 2000 pounds of milk daily on the river’s west bank. Independence burns destroying most of its business district, two newspapers lost, heroic women aid in safety. D B Washburn named swamp land agent.
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Waterton
Independence
Chatham Street
Burr Block
Montour
Main
Walnut Streets
Chatham 1
Chatham
desPot
Conservative
Bulletin
May 28 1884 council actions and local obituaries
On May 28 1884 the city council chose Daniel Parsons as police officer replacing A Graham who resigned. Nine new street lamps were approved for city sections. Mason Hale, early resident and musician who aided 1853 celebrations, died suddenly. Charles W Odell and Miss Fitz Huntington wed May 22. A Leffel waterwheel replaced an older turbine at Daniel & Nauman Co. Demmel Bros meat market injured by falling ice. First Baptist crowd and veterans services noted. Skating race results and remarks on Civil War veterans urged for reporting.
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Daniel Parsons
A. Graham
Mason Hale
Rhode Island
Jows
Independence
Waterloo
Virden
Mr. Hale
Elijah Balcom
Charles Demirel
Demmel Bros
Jce
First Baptist Church
Union
Irving Hotel
Low Henry
Frank Siberling
Miss Henry
Herbert C. Hoover
President
Waterlae GAR encampment plan amid rising Cedar river
The Cedar river swelled after heavy rains with strong current and water three to four feet above normal. A brewery was to be built and operated in Waverly. Mrs. Conrad Roth, seven miles north, was struck by lightning Tuesday and remained unconscious for hours. Earl W. Fisher and Miss Josie Conner of Finchford were married Tuesday afternoon.
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GAR
Waterlae
Cedar River
Earl W. Fisher
Josie Conner
Finchford
Seven hundred blooms at Williams Critten greenhouses delayed by cool weather
The Williams Critten greenhouses show seven hundred lilies blooming in an inspiring sight planned for Easter Sunday but cooled by recent weather. Rain totals reached 3 221 inches in three days as California trips end and local plans shift to streetcar service June 1. A local obituary notes M J Cushman’s Chicago death with remains to be buried here. A playful exchange about a dog, Mr Hawk and Mr Fox, closes the fragment.
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Williams & Crittenden
Involving Mrs Lambert and Natalie in a tangled romance
A chaotic tale follows Jack, Natalie, and Bess as Schemes and embarrassment spark a match between Jack and Natalie through social meddling. Bess helps arrange meetings, antics at a club lead to stepped mishaps and a wedding plan emerges, with Natalie's feelings and Jack's marriage prospects tangled in messy social plotting.
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Jack
Natalie
Bess
Apple
Aten
Frank
J Jack
Andraw
The Sandman Story Part L Fox and Hawk Scheme
A fox plots a poultry theft with a hawk partner and proposes living in the fox’s den to share the profits. Hawk questions air and comfort as the two consider a plan to trap and steal hens during a farm raid.
Views of the People on the Film Three Weeks
A Waterloo reader letter defends the film Three Weeks, arguing it mirrors ancient legend themes. The writer contends modern censorship skews interpretation and criticizes explicit, sensational portrayals in contemporary cinema.
Burroughs Nature Club Notes Preview
The piece presents reader questions on nature topics from 1923 Houghton Miffin notes. It mentions questions about barn owls, animal diets, eggs hatch timing, and snake charm myths, with answers to appear in tomorrow's Nature Notes. It references shrews teeth color and the use of small fishes to control wrigglers in ponds.
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Nature Notes
Ais
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Walerlos Evening Courier
W. H. Harusin Co
Courier
Towne Ander
Associated Press
Spe
Bureau of Cleviarsans
Etiningy
Shay Teaber
Dougherty
Washington
L. C
Black Hawk County
A. S&s. Weishaar
New York City
G. Co. P
John T. Pratt
Ulughes
Coolidre
Tapen
William Brady, M.D
Bwetet Crean
Ben Effert
Roy Ansawer
B.A. Q
Connecticut Agricultural Iinertment Station
Arthur J. Cramp
M. D
American Medical Association
N. Dearborn Street
Chicago
Dr. Grady
Owey
Wiliam Grady
Davenport
Don
City Journal
Lodge
Massachusetts
Batter Cone aTess
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
Calvin Coolidze
Congress
Syroe Fulkerson
Imogene
Andrew
Anedrew
Havehill
Abe Martin
G. Ww
Barnes & Co
C. & W. Brubacher
Ilinois Central
Bock & Nauman
General “Congregational Association of
W. Ww. Cole
Monsterig
Forspaugh
Hcuses
The
Tim Kellogg
Mr. Ryan
St. Mark’s Church
Bar Nett & Weld
D. B. Washburn
County Board of Supervisory
Charles W. Odell
Fitza Huntington
Richara Garton
Daniel & Nauman Co
Emmons Johnsen
California
Neg
Cedar River Parte
M. J. Cushman
A. J. Cushman
Mr. Fox
Tam
Mr. Hawk
Frowlun
Sandman
Mrs. FR. Walker
Box
Hirda
Mr. Pax
Lusury
Bnt
Hawk
Glaad
Bellars
Times
John M. Nix
Franklin
Schulte & Company
Commercial National Bank
Burroughs Nature Club
Houghton Mifflin Co
Th PatyMore
Champion X
Blue Box
Champion
Champion Spark Plug Co
Toledo
Otto
S. S.S
S&s. S
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