Insurgents Push Issue to Oust Speaker Cannon
Washington dispatch says insurgent House members seek a clear issue to topple Speaker Cannon and reframe rules. Victor Murdock leads insistence on a rules centered fight, with debates over postmaster appointments and potential campaigns to win votes while risking presidential opposition and lost influence.
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Kansas
No Paper Tomorrow and Christmas Holiday Notes
The News announces no paper tomorrow due to Christmas observed by the staff. Snow blankets the region signaling a traditional white Christmas. Discussions on naval manpower run through the piece, noting the need for more crews for ships and a proposed shift to militia staffing and summer drills to prepare for war demands.
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XMAS PROGRAM IN THE SCHOOLS
The Atlantic schools closed yesterday for holiday vacation and the yuletide programs were rendered by pupils of the high school. The rooms were decorated with Christmas trees and the exercises delighted parents and friends. programs were excellent and reflected credit on teachers and pupils.
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Atlantic
Blodgett
Doctors Form Quiz Club In City
Physicians of the city organize a weekly quiz club to discuss professional matters and mutual benefit. Last night’s session was at Porterfield & Burke with plans for future meetings. The rule allows open criticism and thorough discussion of differing opinions among members.
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Porterfield & Burke
Hill May Run Again For Republican Nomination
Cumberland Enterprise reports talk that J P Hill former county sheriff and Cumberland hack driver may seek the Republican nomination at next year’s primaries. The paper notes no certainty and Hill declined comment today. If he runs an announcement is expected after the new year.
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Cumberland Hack
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Hill
Mrs A M Pitte Displays Ching at Millinery Store
Mrs A M Pitte showcases Ching at Goodell Millinery located at 46 Got a Good Settlement. L Burriss, injured at work, has received 144 from Woodmen Accident Association in settlement of his claim. The undersigned announce stores will close at noon on Christmas Day December 25.Christensen Bros Marquis Mercantile Co R H Batley Stier Grocery Co Brown Grocery Co Highley Bros.
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Knights of Pythias Lodge Meeting in Laurel 102
Regular Laurel Lodge 102 meeting at Castle Hall Friday evening December 24 urged for good attendance. Also note samples of monogram stationery available at the News office as holiday gift ideas.
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Grant Woman Shoots Husband in Family Quarrel
Mrs. George Margerum, wife of a pump dealer in Grant, shot her husband during a family quarrel. The man was hit in the head and, though badly wounded, was still alive according to late reports. The Margerums have had ongoing troubles, with the incident seen as the latest escalation.
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Margerums
Mrs F C Schain heads to California with daughter
Mrs F C Schain and her daughter left yesterday for Orchard Nebraska to visit. They will be joined there by MM Schain before heading to California to spend the winter. Meanwhile DEERING & SON hardware store offers a wide assortment of useful gifts.
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Neb
MM Schain
West Coast
Deering & Son
General Holiday Observed in City With Early Closings
Tomorrow Christmas Day will be a general day of rest with most businesses closed all day. those open will close at noon. Banks and court house offices will close all day. post office operates under usual holiday order. Barbers close at noon. reopen by ten tonight for weekend patrons. Business resumes Monday morning. An attractive China display by Mrs. A. M. Petite at Goodell Millinery. Wanted good help at the hospital.
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Court House
Personal Happenings Brighten Holiday Season
Miss Clara Grobee visits from Iowa City for holiday at home. Farley Laird returns from Kansas City to spend time with parents Willis Laird and wife. Prof. R. V. Miller and wife plan to return January third. C. B. Coe assists county treasure r’s office during annual settlement. Deputy Treasurer A. M. Worthing leaves for Omaha to handle business until after Christmas. Baptist church in Cumberland calls Rev. George F. Prewitt of Pella as pastor and he accepts. George Marsh home from Ames for holidays, visiting with G. T. Marsh and wife. Miss Ida Rupp returns from Ft. Madison for a week with her parents. Rupert Lee and wife visit from Oakland, staying with H. R. Lee. John H. Allen and wife depart for California for an extended stay after visiting here. Chas. O. Wayne of the Shelby News and wife in town en route to Griswold for Christmas, calls on the office.
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C. B. Coe
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Cumberland
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Pella
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Ames
G. T. Marsh
Ida Rupp
Ft. Madison
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Oakland
Rupert
Fullerton Lumber Company
H. R. Lee
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California
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Shelby News
Griswold
Wayne
Want Ads Bring Results in Local News Section
Local papers urge readers to place want ads for quick results. Readers are advised to list items for sale, wanted services, and job opportunities with clear contact details. Ads aim to connect buyers and sellers efficiently through the community marketplace.
Beems Hearing Set Amid Letter Threat Case
Fred Beems facing hearing on Tuesday morning December 28 before Justice Pregsnall for alleged threatening letters. He denies writing them, claiming a setup by an unknown party. William Walker, the alleged go-between, is jailed as a witness. Cuykendalls at center of the case await further developments. Christus Entertainment set for Friday at 7 30 pm by United Presbyterian Sabbath School. December temperature record says this month is the coldest in 31 years with an average near 20.4 degrees.
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Mose Bell Sells Hogs Fed Daisy Remedy to Cumberland Buyer
Mose A Bell, a respected local farmer, sold 17 hogs weighing 7820 pounds to A Chaney of Cumberland. The hogs averaged 463 pounds each and sold for 7.90 per hundredweight, totaling 617.78 dollars. Bell credits six months of feeding with Daisy Stock Remedy for better gains.
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Cumberland
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Dhomas Presents A Handsome New Coupe For Public Ride
L Dhomas offers a new coupe praised as a handsome, convenient ride. Mr Thomas earns credit for securing the carriage, and the public is urged to show support through patronage.
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L. Dhomas
Card of Thanks for Birthday Greetings
Etta Henry expresses gratitude for friends who sent birthday greetings on December 28. She received twenty five beautiful cards and thanks everyone for their kindness.
The Giver of the Useful Gift
A compact notice inviting readers to visit N. W. Deering & Son to view their line of products, promising a memorable and practical gift selection. The phrasing emphasizes usefulness and lasting impression from the store’s offerings.
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N. W. Deering & Son
Hedges Bros. Pantitorium and Parlor Closed on Christmas Day
Our pantitorium and shining parlor will be closed from 1 until 6 o'clock tomorrow Christmas Day. Take your films to us for developing and printing for quick work. BAY STATE POSTAL CARD AGENCY, 2nd Floor 614 Chestnut St. Try a WANT AD.
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BAY State Postal Card
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Byers May Enter Race for Congress Says In Paper
An article notes that Byers is likely to run in the June primaries against Walter Smith for the congressional nomination. It cites a column by John Saure on the Register and Leader and mentions uncertainties in predicting the decision from Washington.
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AM. Snare
Family Burned in Penn Fire Kills Nine
United Press report from New Castle Pennsylvania says Guia na DeGerbe his wife three children and three boarders died in a Hillsville village house fire. Neighbors found the blaze after the children reportedly lit candles while the parents had decorated a Christmas tree. The bodies were being searched for this morning.
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Delerbe
United Press
New Castle
Penn
DeGerbe
Hillsville Village
Report on Mt McKinley by the United Press
New York December 24 the explores club committee investigating the Cook claims regarding Mount McKinley reported this afternoon in secret.
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Mt. McKinley
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Zelaya to Leave Country Escorts to Corinto
Mangna December 24 A special guard of soldiers was sent to Zelaya to escort him to a Mexican gun boat at Corinto. It is believed he will travel to Mexico and then to Brussels to await peace.
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Brussels
Twain Daughter Jean Clemmens Found Dead at Home
Reading Conn Dec 24 Jean Clemmens 25 daughter of Mark Twain was found dead in her bathtub at home today. She suffered from epilepsy and is believed to have been stricken while bathing. She spoke with her father this morning and appeared in good health.
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Reading
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Jean Clemmens
Mark Twain
Narrow escape at Hunt farm ice hole risks life
Fred Hunt fell through a hole cut in the ice at the Hunt farm near the city last Sunday. He swam to the edge and pulled himself out by letting his clothing freeze to the ice, narrowly escaping a fatal cold plunge. Mrs Hunt was present, and Christmas shoppers were out in force today as townsfolk hurried about.
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