Farm crops value falls nearly five billion from last year
Washington reports farm crop values declined sharply in 1920 with total worth estimated at 9.15 billion, down from 14.09 billion in 1919, despite an exceptionally abundant harvest. Corn yields set records and acreage losses were less severe than feared, while winter and spring wheat showed gains in revised production figures.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
Sheeantrvet
Hare Vest
Kansas
Former Ambassador Henry Margenthau of New York
Former diplomat Henry Margenthau of New York is noted in a brief obituary notice or memorial line dated December 15, marking his passing or recognition in the historical column.
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Washington
Henry Margenthau
New York
Relief for Starving Children Fund Drive Nears Christmas
Community funds flow to aid Du Tope starving children with subscriptions already totaling ten dollars for an invisible guest Christmas dinner. Organizers aim to raise at least five hundred dollars locally by Christmas as donations continue to arrive. Local residents urged to contribute.
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du Tope
Ching Chong at the Opera House Draws Big Farm Show
Atlantic post of the American Legion staged Ching Chong at the opera house on Monday and Tuesday. Box office receipts topped 300, with packed houses and enthusiastic applause. Cast praises go to Miss Rebe Fudge as Cherry Blossoms and Eyergrt Wright as Ching Chong, among others.
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Chine
Chong
Opera House
Atlantic Post
American Legion
Rebe Fudge
Cherry Blossoms
Eyergrt Wright
Ching Chong
C. A. Anderson
Togo
Lucile Dufford
Osear Otto
Roscoe Brown
Horace Worthington
Mae Arnold
Thomas Byrnes
Nap” Waters
Chee Whiz
Toga
Anyj
Court rules school board cannot require vaccination
DES MQINES, Dec. 15. The gu areme court of Town struck down the city ordinance demanding vaccination of all school children in a test case brought by George W. Jones and J. Reeve against the school board. The court ruled the ordinance construction faulty.
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DES Mqines
Guareme
George W. Jones
Reeve
L. Twi
Grant Falls 56 25 In Grint Team Defeat
Grant Indiana lost 56 to 25 Saturday night as Hughes Parmer five dominated. P Curtis led a brief challenge but the Grant boys could not overcome the stronger opponent.
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Grant
Grant, In
Hughes-Parmer
Thei Hughes-Parmer
Grant Boya
P. Curtis
Grint ‘Teym
Iitufoat
Case Of Killing In Fist Battle Ignored By Jury
In Conway Indiana December 15 a crowd urged two men to fight with fists as Lester D'Happart and Lester March clashed over a property dispute. D'Happart was injured and died two days later. Taylor county grand jury heard forty witnesses and returned no indictments.
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Conway
Cone
Grand
Taylor County
Lester
D'Happart
Lester March
D’happart
Permission Granted For Shooting Sixty Buffalo
Salt Lake City December 1 reports sixty permits for shooting buffalo on Antelope Island in the Great Salt Lake at two hundred dollars per head have been granted. Information wired to Arno B. Gammerer aviation director of the national park service in Washington by Thomas Redmond Utah secretary.
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Salt Lake Gity
Iil
Buffalo
Anstélone Island
Great Salt Lake
Arno B. Gammerer
Avipling
National Park Sprrce
Washington, D
Thomas Redmond
Utah
Tive Brocks
Neighbors Harvest Stoout’s Corn For Wilting Farmer
In Casa county sixteen neighbors gathered at Stoout’s home Monday while the ill farmer Wiata is unable to work. By nightfall they had all of Stoout’s corn in the crib, praising their toil and community spirit.
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Omaha
Dee
Charlas Gaff
Nebraska Farmers’ Congress
Ilo
Puzulinu Turmere
Amerie Farmer
Mr. Graff
Busines
Wiata
Casa County
Stoout
Pymosa Farmers Seek Channel Straightening on Nishnabotna
Landowners along the Nishnabotna in Pymosa township filed a petition with the board of supervisors asking for a preliminary survey to straighten a river channel from near Lorah to west of Atlantic. The plan aims to reclaim hundreds of acres ruined by overflow and may prompt similar requests downstream toward Lewis and Potawatomi county line. Names of petition signers include F. Arlx, Andrew Johnson, L. Re Brage, G. G. Jeek, J. W. Coykendall, Thomas Marshall, Harriet A. Curry, W. C. Meigy, Fred Geiger, Fred C. Mussen, W. C. Haare, and W. S. Simonsen.
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Nishabotna
Pymosa Township
Devaly Jul Veilantiv
Askime
Ite Muting
West Muosday
Poink
Lorah
Atlin He
Nishnabotna
Atlantic
Lewis
Wong
Pottawatlamie
I Ing
Pymosa
F. Arix
Andrew Johnson
L. Re Brage
G. G. Jeek
J. W. Coykendall
Thomas Marshall
Harriett A. Curry
W. C. Meigy
Fred Geiger
Fred C. Mussen
W. C. Haare
W. &. Simonsen
Former Lewis Girl Dies After Prolonged Illness
Glee Constable, 19, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. James of Council Bluffs, died after a yearlong battle with influenza leading to tuberculosis. Bedfast since October 1, she leaves a sister Frances and brother Claude. Funeral in Council Bluffs Thursday at 2:30 PM.
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Lewis
Deve
Claude
Council Bluffs
Atlantic Couple Married At Six Oclock Last Night
Miss Neltie Barnholdt daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Barnholdt near Atlantic united in marriage to rbach son of Mr and Mrs weh of Atlantic. Thebh W Simpson officiated. The newlyweds live on Quinlan farm and were accompanied by Mr and Mrs Edward Bopp. Both born and raised near Atlantic and well known locally.
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Lusk
Ford Car Stripped While He Goes For Help
Dew Grislwold dispatch reports Tymen Quinn known as Micky had his new Ford stripped of essential running parts after stepping out for help. On return three tires one wheel the carburetor and the radiator were gone. This is the second car stripped in Lewis township within a short period.
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Lewis Jar Guiswold
Kendall Studying Minor’s Civic Code in Iowa
Des Moines December 15 governor elect N E B Kendall at the statehouse studies the Lingis civic code adopted by western states. He aims to advise Iowa on whether to consider its adoption or rejection.
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Des Moines
N. EB. Kendall
Statehouse
Towa
Lincoln
Meketsie
Anson Coty
Aten
Dpe
Peieve Er Courtin
Haward
Hater
Mes
Cavan Cole
Arthal
Bas
Erin
Gyaniawr
News of Southwest Iowa Farmers Disappears
A scrambled report recounts a local figure once linked to federal moonshine cases vanishing, with hints of farming activity behind the scenes. Snow storms hindered travel and caused accidents, while unrelated notes describe marriages, arrests, and a secretary in New York.
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Krummer Buck Glavetarioy
Witness Testifies as Murder Trial Enters Sixth Day
Ruth Mikesell testifies against her former husband James Harbour in a murder trial at Council Bluffs over the death of Mike Mikesell near Treynor. Prosecution argues rifle use by Harbour and Mrs Sierek. defense cites a revolver and self defense. Sentencing decisions loom as executions near at the state penitentiary.
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Council Blanes
Sperial
Ruth Mikesell
James Harbour
Weiss Hushius
Ge Mikesell
Mikesell
Treynor
Maine
August Sierek
Harhowr
Mikeae
Mra
Hirsband
Us Il
Siervks Ani Harbour
Sievek
Harbour
Blood value set at thirty six dollars per pint in Sioux City
In Sioux City a surgeon offered thirty six dollars for a pint of blood to transfuse an anaemic woman at a local hospital. The appeal was filed at the Y M C A with nine young men volunteering to supply the blood. Tests will determine the best match to the patient's blood.
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Sioux City
Y. M. CG. Ay
Pwomurr
Elk Horn Girl To Wed Atlantic Man Tonight
Elk Horn publishes a wedding notice for Liena Nisgen to Lewis Paulsen of Atlantic. The ceremony at six o'clock will be held at the bride’s home in Elk Horn with Rev My Bing officiating. Only relatives will attend. after marriage they will reside on a nearby Elk Horn farm.
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Atlantic
Mary
Otto Westhal
Wallians
Sulitie
Westie
Negro Arrest in Chicago Ties to City Robbery
A Chicago arrest connects a Black suspect to a local robbery case. The report outlines police findings, suspect details, and ongoing investigation in the city’s crime beat. Police confirm charges are pending and urge witnesses to come forward.
The Mother's Club Adopts Austrian Orphan Child
A local Mothers Club announces the adoption of an Austrian orphan. The report describes the story with scattered fragments and unclear context, mentioning charity, names, and community involvement, reflecting a small town effort amid uneven archival text.
Dismiss Suit When They Find That Tax Is Paid
A muddled legal notice outlines dismissal of a suit once tax payment is confirmed. The text references Mary, estate issues, promissory elements, and multiple individuals including Wallians Bogeht and Wilkens. The fragmentary wording suggests a court action related to property and fees, with unclear dates or places.
Falls and Bruises After Home Alone Accident
Fragmentary report notes a person fell while alone at home and sustained significant bruising to the body. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable in the excerpt. Further details are not available from the provided text.
Former King Of Greete With Wife In Venice
Wee Da Coutstinrinne, former King of Grete, and Queen Sephis travel with the child. Averett reports a Greete squadron awaiting the hour the king boards for Attions port as the voyage proceeds from Venice.
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Venice
Venter
Wee da Coutstinrinne
Grete
Sephis
Thebe
Ghildreat
Wieskipa
Attions
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Horace Nelson
M. RB. Nelson
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E.R. Gaudier
Claudy B. Anderson
Kes
John Duden
Lester L. Balingeit
Arlene
Marjorie Fellult
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O. K
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Bevice Trailer
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Margaret Brown
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May Hallet
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Ros Wighley
Mr Worthington
Hatoto Tokyo
Sangationally Wall
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Grown
Ruth Holte
Mary Rattenbors
Kya Womack
Margaret Schuler
Marion
Applegate
Edith Hable
Harley Anderson
Roy Welnheimer
Cyril Rapp
Wo. Duessler
Harold, Miller
Roy Frant
Theater Orchestra
Mary Louise Lavery
Dossie Smith-Schwenk
Nishna
Kendall
News of
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B. A. Moore
Council
Bhiffs Veteriine
California
Stull
Morgan
Dice
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Council Bluffs Foy
der Hyn i Tind City
Mildecily Masten
Geacativdd Telephone Operatey
Howard Bolewer
Elias Handy
G-Lisg
Amanda Nelson
Shaetanedeah
The
Younes Women's Christian Association
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Tibet
Villaey
Chee
Lawrence
Cierny
Patty
Patty Smith
Bes ‘Maron
Allemet Rebbere
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Sepenber
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Ilivehorgudt
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Nebraska
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Tostay
Yeprigve
Cole
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Chicago
C. B
Pilar Mabe
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Mother’s Club
Allan
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Bruben
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