Will There Be Three More Supreme Court Justices
The article discusses President Harding's potential to appoint three more Supreme Court justices within his four year term. It notes vacancies from Justices White Homes and Day, ages, and retirement likelihoods, and considers possible candidates such as Hughes Sutherland Root and their qualifications and fit for the court.
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Repeal of transportation taxes moves forward
The Davenport Times reports the senate's action this week makes the transportation tax repeal likely to take effect January 1, 1822. The change would save ship operators and travelers about 145 million dollars annually across the country.
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Health Talks On Child Feeding And Surgery Advice
Health Talks by John B. Huber discusses children's meals with three daily feeds and suitable snacks for digestion and constipation. It lists approved and forbidden foods, plus a Q A about abdominal surgery for a sister's internal condition and the need for laparotomy as the best course.
Friend Wife by Rob Fulker son
Andrew and Imogene clash over a Venus de Milo statuette in a living room debate about art and womanhood. The exchange pokes fun at gender roles and the Venus’s missing arms as a symbol of propriety and desire.
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Afterthoughts on world affairs and sports come to mind
A collage of reflections notes the world disarmament talks, the World Series ending, and a tribute to the Giants comeback. It cites political critics, social irony, and hints at Davenport streetcar courtesy while musing on peace and daily life.
Avenging of Nesis in Fort Enterprise Trial
Ambrose Doane's arrest follows Watusk's ambush attempt as Colima Gaviller testifies through a diary from Nesis. The tale prompts a mistrial bid after new evidence and a dramatic gunshot at the court, ending with Tom Strange's collapse and the case to continue tomorrow.
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Veterans on the Rhine meet praise and debate in Iowa letters
A Davenport letter quotes Gen Pershing saying he knows nothing of any move to bring troops home while Germans in Coblenz express joy at their presence and a desire to keep them. The Eldora Ledger recalls J F Hardin’s 57 years from Homer Illinois to Town through farming education law and banking success.
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Burroughs Nature Club Notes Question Desk
Readers are invited to send general nature questions to the Nature Notes Dept for answers in this column. The Burroughs Nature Club Notes, published by Houghton Millin Co in 1921, explains how to submit inquiries and participate in the topic discussions about nature subjects.
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Weather Lore Becomes Folklore In Animal Observations
The notes discuss animals and natural signs from badgers and water dogs to rain crows. Badgers dig prairie rodent holes creating hazards for horses. Water dogs or mud puppies are not poisonous, though their slime can deter. Cuckoos and ravens are said to respond to weather changes, while storms may drive swallows to fly lower.
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Streden
Language quirks from historical phrasing
The note catalogs dated English pronouncements and usage errors about mood weather and travel. It contrasts correct and incorrect forms such as expectantly predicting rain and tipping a Pullman porter with outdated spellings and phrasing.
Dance at Melodeon Hall Abandoned Over No-Show Bootlegger
Abe Martin reports a planned dance and reception at Melodeon Hall last night were canceled when the bootlegger failed to appear. The event never started and spectators left.
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Brain Tests and Armament Talks Across Newspapers
A collage of clippings notes brain teaser headlines by Sam Loyd, military armament trade hints from Britain, and public opinion on disarmament talks. It references Davenport Times, Des Moines Capital, Perry Chief, and Marshal Foch with brief insights on U.S. views and social commentary.
Rural Love Song by Frank L Stanton
Rural love poem excerpt evokes countryside imagery and musical rhythm as a speaker recalls affection and longing amid farming tasks. The piece blends nature scenes with dialogue about enduring love and seasonal cycles, ending with a rustic reflection on life and renewal.
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