Blanton Defeated on Expulsion Vote in the House
The House defeated a resolution to expel Democrat Thomas L. Blanton of Texas and moved toward a public reprimand. Mondell called Blanton's affidavit words unspeakable and vile, while Blanton protested his lack of ill intent and noted he had reduced the inappropriate language.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
House
Blanton
Texas
Thomas L. Blanton
Democrat
Representative Mondell
Mondell
Congressional
Operators Refuse to Discuss Miners Peace Proposal
West Virginia miners peace proposals presented to the Senate Investigating Committee were rejected by coal operators counsel. Frank P. Walsh and Phillip Murray urged a settlement, but operators declared they will have no dealings with the United Mine Workers.
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Associated Press
Wershinston
D. C
West Virginia
Senate
Frank P. Walsh
Phillip Murray
United Mine Workers
Perry Woman and Des Moines Man Elected at Eastern Star
Mrs. Ednay Zerwekh of Perry and George H. Hamilton of Des Moines were elected worthy grand matron and worthy grand patron at the Forty fourth annual session of the Iowa grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sioux City on October 27. Grace Sprecher of Denison was named associate grand matron and John Hammill of Britt associate grand patron.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Ednay Zerwekh
Perry
George H. Hamilton
Des Moines
Iowa
Rder
Eastern Star
Grace Sprecher
Denison
John Hammil
Britt
Arms Conference Won't Discuss Finance Matters
Informal European agents in Washington probe for pact on stabilizing exchange. The United States says an international exchange-stabilizing body is possible only after European governments curb currency printing and curb wartime spending to live within means. The stance follows a call for temperate budgets before global monetary reforms.
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Anges
jAmerica
New York
Nine Post. Inc
Evangelism to Drive Iowa Baptists Conven tion
Oral convention sessions at Walnut Street Baptist church outline evangelism as the chief aim. A women’s banquet is set for Friday at 6 p.m. in Black’s tearoom with Mrs C J Askins and Mrs G W Cassidy in charge and Mrs W A Montgomery of New York as principal speaker. A ladies’ double quartet will sing.
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Walnut Street Baptist Church
Black's
C. J. Askins
G. W. Cassidy
Des Moines
W. A. Montgomery
New York
Pickett to Speak at Iowa Disarm Meet Tomorrow
Des Moines residents gather for state disarmament conference called by Gov Kendall to align with the national arms levy. Speakers include John R. Howard and Mrs Thomas Winter, with Henry Adams presiding. Delegations from colleges, unions, clubs and organizations arrive for the event.
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United Mrews
Des Moines
N. E. Kendall
Washington
John R. Howard
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Thomas Winter
Minneapolis
National Federation of Women'sclubs
Charles Pickett
Waterloo
Kbndall
Max Mayer
Iowa City
National Service Star Legion
Daniel Steck
Ottumwa
American Legion
Homer Stuntz
Omaha
H. H. Barton
Henry Adams
Salinger Appointed Special Assistant on Antitrust Cases
Benjamin I. Salinger of Carroll Iowa former Iowa supreme court justice is named special assistant to the U S attorney general. He will conduct the prosecution of cases involving alleged Sherman antitrust law violations in Chicago with the federal team.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Benjamin I. Salinger
Carroll
Iowa Supreme Court
The
United States
Roosevelt Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Oyster Bay
Civic and social groups marked the 63rd anniversary of Theodore Roosevelt’s birth with ceremonies in York and at Oyster Bay Long Island where the former president spent his final years. local residents attended events across the town.
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Associated Press
York
Theodore Roosevelt
Jin
Far Oyster Bay
Long Island
Waterloo Theatre Owners Prepare Campaign Against Sunday Closing
Theatre managers and allied interests in Waterloo plan a vigorous campaign to keep open theatres on Sundays. A campaign manager will be hired to lead outreach including in-theater messages and four minute speakers. The Dec 6 special election has no legal effect on closing. it recommends council action.
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Waterloo
Moving Picture Manager
A. E. Gnagy
Sunday Theatre Ordinance Sparks Election Debate
The running ordinance on Sunday theatres faces potential appeal or amendment like other ordinances. A new council takes office April 6, 1922, with spring electees not bound by current actions. Contention over registration for a special election arises, pitting theatre managers calling for full registration against clerks Feely Gnagy urging no separate registration. The council resolution outlines a 30 day notice and general election voting setup under section 141-i-1913. Funds of 2000 dollars to be deposited by interested parties are pending.
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Feely
Gnagy
Code of
Iowa
Liner Paris Delays to Welcome Marshal Foch
The Paris en route from France with Marshal Foch slowed to let the George Washington with Gen Pershing land first so the general may greet the marshal on arrival in New York. A wireless message confirms the plan and dispels race rumors. greetings from Foch to Americans were sent by radio.
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Foch
Pershing
Associated Press
New York
Qet
Paris
France
Marshal Foch
George Washington
Gen. Pershing
Senate Debates Higher Corporate Tax After Calendar Year
Senate Democrats renewed efforts for a higher corporate tax beyond the agreed 15 percent rate, aiming to boost government revenue. Debate centered on amendments including a 12.5 to 25 percent graduated tax for net profits over 500000, with prior consent to finish consideration before recess.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Senate Democrats
Senate
Walsh
Massachusetts
Manager of Elevator at Lawn City Quits
Cedar Falls October 27 Special P A Lund this afternoon assumed the duties of manager of Farmers Co-Operative Elevator here following the resignation of Walter Hoff.
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Lawn City
Cedar Falls
P. A. Lund
Farmers’ Co-Operative Elevator
Walter Hoff
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Town Restricted Residence Law
Des Moines, Oct. 27. The Iowa supreme court ruled that cities may bar grocery stores, oil stations and other sales or manufacturing establishments from residential neighborhoods. The decision reverses a Polk county ruling, upholding a law allowing councils to prohibit all but schools, homes and churches with 64 percent owner support.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Supreme Court
Justice Weaver
Polk County District Court
Oil Light Beats Electric or Gas Lamp Promotion
A new oil lamp claims to beat gas and electricity with bright white light and no odor, smoke, or noise. Tested by the U.S. Government and 35 universities, it supposedly burns air and kerosene with no pumping. Inventor D O Johnson offers a 10 day free trial and local agency opportunities promising monthly earnings.
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U.S
O. Johnson
W. Lake St
Chicago
Cork Oak Bark Lights Rustic Households in Training Noted
A historical note describes cork oak bark used by workers to light houses at night. Bark boiled in a kettle releases a bright glow via a spout, producing a useful burning light for dwellings.
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Home Dyeing Results
A promotional notice touts Diamond Dyes as the simple at home solution to dye Silk stockings and other fabrics. It claims guaranteed results and non staining or running on wool silk linen cotton or mixed fabrics with instructions from a druggist.
Hair Care Secret Promises Lush Locks for Actresses
An advertisement claims movie actresses achieve lovely hair by shampooing with a home mix of hot water and canthrax rather than soap. It says this method dissolves dandruff oil and dirt, dries hair quickly, adds uniform color, and leaves hair fluffy, lustrous, and soft.
Foley's Honey and Tar praised by Wisconsin mother
A reader letter from Mrs. K Olson of Superior Wisconsin extols Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough remedy for her family across generations from town to Duluth. The note promotes non opiate cough relief and claims wide retail availability.
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Whyyer
K Olson
Ohio Ave
Superor
Wis
Foley
Towa
Duluth
Mrs Goodwin Tells Women How Quickly She Was Built
Mrs Goodwin speaks to women about rapid changes in health and strength, describing how wind exposure left her weak run down and nervous, and how she recovered with persistence and care.
Vinci restores strength for run down health in women
Mrs H H Goodwin of Dukedom Tennessee credits Vinci with rapid strength gain after a weak nervous condition. The ad touts Vinci as a remedy for run down nervous anaemic conditions and urges buying at one dollar per bottle with a money back guarantee from the druggist.
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Dukedom
Tenn
Vinal
H. H
Vinci
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