Iowa News Roundup Highlights Local Events And Appointments
Des Moines river drowning near Hasty as Harry Vane died swimming with youths. Hospers unveils a World War memorial statue in the public square. Henry B Miller of Emmetsburg gains a Liverpool appointment as Iowa rep in a philatelist and numismatists group. Johns P Trumpeter sues for 61700 over an Altoona farm sale. Webster City carpenters strike ends at 80 cents an hour. Fire at Eldora Haas store risks 200000 in losses with half covered by insurance. Luther Youngren buys 240 acres in Page county for 72000 cash. Crawfordsville approves 100000 new consolidated school building. Fairfield hosts first Iowa passenger airliner show import from Italy. Two Iowa train wrecks kill four, injure six. Illiteracy drops statewide. Des Moines and Mills County show improvements.
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Harry Vane
Des Moines
Hasty
Hospers
Henry B. Miller
Emmetsburg
Liverpool
Eng
Iowa
Universal Association of Philatelists and Numismatists
Waukon
Peoples National
John P. Trumpeter
C. H. Dougherty
Altoona
Lynn Township
Carpenters
Webster City
Haas Dry Goods
Wisener Opera House
Eldora
American Legion Hall
Eldora’ Bottling Works
Ruben Barber Shop
Shenandoah
Luther Youngren
Fremont Township
Page County
Elmer GC. Lindberg
Younggren Brothers
Crawfordsville
Fairfield
Curtiss Aircraft Company
Aero Club of Iowa
Italy
W. B. Swaney
Fort Dodge
Ray Paist
Perry
St. L
Milwaukee
Paist
Perry Roundhouse
Brooks
Hammill
Mason City
Rock Tyland
Clear Lake Junction
Dave Slater
Manly
al Moody
Frank Curran
F. McLean
W. Yangy
Mills County
Dowa
Signs of a bad battery and charging tips
The article warns that a weak battery will show reduced charging and dim lights when idle and brighter lights when revving. It explains likely generator faults vs driver faults, advises charging during daytime, and outlines home charging setups, electrolyte care, and proper amperage for various battery capacities. Guidance covers direct and alternating current charging methods and safety steps for preparing a battery before charging.
Swiveled Garden Hose Extension for Car Washing
A Popu lar Science Monthly note describes a swiveled pipe attachment to a water main in a garage. The device uses two 1 inch pipes joined by elbow fittings and a short coupling, with a cut off valve on the main. It swings over the radiator fill cap to wash the car without splashing and uses a four foot garden hose with a screw connection for easy removal.
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Alameter
Popular Science Monthly
Whale skin tire draws crowd at Seattle auto show
A tire made from Pacific coast whale hide was showcased in Seattle. The skin was softened in tanning fluid then molded, and producers claim tires could be produced at one fourth the cost of rubber. Hides from sharks, wolf fish and whales are cited as usable materials.
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Seattle
Wash
Automobile A Funts A Funts A In Turkey cars in use Constantinople
A garbled note discusses deep sockets in wrenches and car exhaust danger in closed garages. It cites American British Italian German vehicles in Constantinople and Michigan’s share of 68 of 815 U S motor vehicle producers. It mentions taxes on Philadelphia garages and brake lining strips to prevent scratching.
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Turkey
Constantinople
Michigan
Amendment Makes Dry Officers Search and Seizure Rules
Washington Aug 10 The Campbell Willis anti beer measure passed the senate 88 020 with an amendment to empower prohibition officers to fine and imprison for searches and seizures without warrants. It makes it a felony for impersonators to violate citizens rights. Debate centered on enforcement abuses and protections against tyranny with senators from multiple states weighing in on warrants, rights, and penalties.
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Washington
Campbell-Willis
Senate
House
Reed
Senator Lodge
Massachusetts
Williams
Mississippi
Senator Stanley
Kentucky
King
Utah
Anti- Saloon League
Sterling
South Dakota
Lodge
Robber Steals Nearly $10,000 From Chicago Messengers
A lone thief robbed two Jeffries State bank messengers in Chicago's financial district on August 10, fleeing in a car. The haul totaled more than $9,500 in various bills. the thief rejected a $500 silver coin sack as too bulky to carry.
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Chicago
Jeffries State Bank
Penny Expected Walkout Shocks Pennsylvania Rail System
A railroad strike affecting the entire Pennsylvania system is anticipated by railroad officials and labor leaders. The company prepares to meet a walkout of about 168000 employees, labor leaders say.
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Washin On
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pastor Held as Slayer Preaches in Prison
Rev. John J Cooke of Ringslad Minnesota is jailed on manslaughter charges after his automobile struck Moy Hee, a wealthy Chinese national. He delivered a sermon to fellow prisoners before court.
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St. Paul
Minn
John J Cooke
Congress in Focus Stirs Danville August Efforts
Fragmentary text notes a congressman and discussions around August events in Danville Virginia with references to representatives and dates. No clear outcome or full names present.
Hard ing backs central control for all government aircraft
President Harding favors unifying all government aircraft services under one authority to improve efficiency and economy. He supports amalgamating the War and Navy air services, and endorses a national defense department through a joint reorganization commission. He cites contractAllocation as a key issue and wants a centralized system to aid private aircraft manufacturing.
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Ashington
Harding
Mescher
Air Service
Army
Secretary of War
William Mitchell
Navy Air Services
Joint Reorganization Commission
United States
War
Navy Departments
Department of National Defense
More Than One Way to Pay Income Tax
Commissioner Blair reports about twenty million dollars added to government revenues from recovering false and fraudulent income tax returns in the just ended fiscal year. Indictments and jail sentences have risen across the country as fraud cases emerge, with taxpayers using omitted income and manipulated inventories to evade taxes. Some use falsified books and two-set book systems, exposing fraud quickly in most instances.
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Blair
Bureau
Ers
Embarrassment of Riches and the Gold Hoard
A US gold stock totals about one third of world gold, fueled by wartime inflows. Economists debate future price moves as gold holdings influence dollar value. Prof Irving Fisher foresees higher prices and stable money through gold content adjustments. The Stable Money league studies price shifts to propose countermeasures.
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United States
Irving Fisher
Yale University
Stable Money League
Gellar
Fisher
Admiral Sims Buried in a Mountain of Mail
Admiral Sims, flooded with letters and telegrams after his London speech on American citizens, has released a printed acknowledgment form. Since his return to Newport he has received hundreds of messages weekly from diverse supporters.
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Admiral Sims
London
Cablesi
United.’ States
Newport
Navy
Union
United States
Nurhbertof
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