New York Farmers See Gold in Hops in Waterville
Hop growers in Waterville New York rekindle an industry once thriving before Prohibition. Officials note rising hops prices from 30 to 85 cents per pound during the 1930s and a rebound as brewers demand grows. Planting expands from a few hundred acres to thousands across central New York, signaling a long term investment with potential profits despite high initial costs.
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Waterville
N. Y
INS
New York State
Syracuse
Abany
Susquehanna Valley
Binghampton
Russian Prince Raises Turkeys For New England
Hundreds of New Englanders will eat turkeys raised by a bona fide Russian prince. The man, once part of the imperial guard, operates a farm in Hancock New Hampshire and hopes to supply Thanksgiving poultry.
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New England
Fifth Leg Ne Handwnsy To lbby Guaker Frey
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a leg and possible names but readable details are limited. The fragment includes stray phrases and garbled words lacking clear events, dates, or entities suitable for a complete summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guaker Frey
City Briefs and Features on Fresh Produce Market
Community notices report on local produce prices and farmer stalls. Vendors advertise tomatoes beans melons peppers and other garden harvests with seasonal specials and drive through options. Public shoppers seek bargains and freshness at nearby market spots.
Freeman Y Wutton to Speak at Oakdale Sanatorium Meeting
Aimee Bemple MM notes Freeman Y Wutton will address residents at Oakdale sanatorium Monday at 1 pm. A trip is being organized by the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimee Bemple
Freeman Y Wutton
Oakdale Sanatorium
American Legion
Plans To Modify Embargo On Gold Up To President Plans To Modify Embargo On Gold Up To President
Washington plans to modify the American gold embargo to let domestic producers sell at world price, awaiting President Roosevelt approval. Officials note rising costs and demand to lift export restrictions while some bullion and concentrates have partially moved abroad. The gold industry employs about 50,000, with output dipping since 1932. A new executive order is expected if approved. The mention of airplane noise appears unrelated.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Dolar
Justice
Dominion
Ted Nesper Named Head of Department at Syndicate
Ted Nesper, a 26 year clothing veteran with Cedar Rapids ties, joins Syndicate Clothing at 207 First Avenue E to oversee the men's hats and furnishing department after closing Nesper Men’s Wear at 213 Third Street SE.
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Ted Nesper
Syndicate
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Nesper
Third Street
Traffic Law Trial Delays Tahama County Court Cost
An all day traffic infraction trial in Tahama County cost about 40 dollars. The defendant contended innocence as three attorneys and a state traffic officer and jurors from other work filled the day. The jury returned a verdict against the defendant.
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Red Bluff
Call
Tahama County
Scamp the Dog and Will Holden’s Resolute Rescue
An old New England tale tells of Will Holden, a frail Massachusetts boy, and his dog Scamp. Facing a family budget crisis and a threat to Scamp’s life, Will secretly hides his faithful dog as a cold winter night closes in, leaving a note begging for Scamp’s survival while the town remembers his quiet courage.
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Scamp
Massachusetts
Holden
Will Holden
Will
New England
Helen
Greeley Man Heads Cedar Falls Alumni Loan Group
Edgar Harden of Greeley presides over a Cedar Falls alumni loan association formed by forty graduates of Town State Teachers College. The group aims to boost enrollment by lending funds to needy prospective students, projecting 1000 graduates enrolled within six weeks after enrollment fees of $1.
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Greeley
Cedar Falls
Alumni Loan Association
INL
Town State Teachers College
Teachers College
Edgar Harden
Iowa Assessments Show 20 Percent Drop in Valuation
Iowa's 1933 final assessed valuation falls to 2.443 billion dollars for farm land and city property, a 20.9 percent drop from 1931. Farm land totals 1.684 billion, city property 760 million, with county figures showing about a 20 percent reduction across the board. The state tax base is estimated near 3 million dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Board of Assessment and Review
Board
J. W. Reynolds
Cedar Rapids Man To Talk At Iowa Insurance Meeting
Fort Madison sets the 27th annual Iowa Association of Insurance Agents convention for September 1 and 2. Gov Clyde L Herring will speak at the closing banquet September 2 along with Cedar Rapids Allan L Wolff state lawmakers and insurance officials from Des Moines Anita and Keokuk.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Insurance
Fort Madison
Iowa
W. A. Scherfe
Iowa Association of Insurance Agents
Clyde L. Herring
Allan L. Wolff
L. H. Stubbs
EF. D Lawson
E W Clark
Des Moines
Beer Dealers Top Iowa Federal Taxpayers in 1933
In Iowa the fiscal year 1933 saw 4 421 retail beer dealers as the largest group of special federal taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Bureau reports 10 764 total special taxpayers in the state, with narcotics dispensers next at 3 235 and margarine retailers at 1 364. The study notes varying license rates affect actual revenue.
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Washington
Towa
Internal Revenue Bureau
Iowa
Oak Insect Threat Found by CCC Survey
CCC researchers led by Decker warn of a dangerous oak borer attacking trees across camps. The survey finds heavy infestations with no effective remedy beyond removing infested trees to prevent further spread.
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Decker
Ain Decker
Leas
Saturday Markets Quiet After Week of Steady Decline
Chicago livestock markets closed the week with a steady to lower tone amid higher receipts. Hogs cattle and lambs across divisions fell modestly, with Chicago showing the sharpest declines though prices remained near lows for the period. Top hogs 4.50, bulk 4.25, average 3.75. cattle steady with best steer 7.25, average 5.75. lambs 8.00 with 715 average. Cleveland and Pittsburgh posted softer week results. East St. Louis mixed to higher. Total receipts about 5,200 head across cities.
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Chicago
al l
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
East St. Louis
East St. Louiis
Chicago Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
The Chicago market shows cattle receipts up to 3,500 western grass and steer runs with prices mostly firm 550 to 675 for fed steers and 500s to 275 for killers. Sheep and hogs posted mixed trends with lambs 800 to 825 peak natives and westerns, hogs trading around 3.90 to 4.50 for various weights and packing sows softer. Iowa hogs along Des Moines yards noted 15,209 for the period ending 3 am, with general steady to slightly higher bids and near-term heavy loading signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dept Agriculture
Iowa
Des Moines
US Dept Agriculture
Minnesota
Hicht
Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Items
Grain and produce prices listed for Cedar Rapids including corn 37 to 36 cents, wheat 26 cents, hay 500 dollars for bale, potatoes 3.25, lemons 6.00, lettuce 4.25, pears 12.25, hides 2 cents, and various fruit and vegetables with assorted weights and prices. Prospers Henry noted with multiple item prices.
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Wheat Inc
Chicago Markets Butter Eggs Potatoes Steady Prices Noted
Receipts and prices across butter egg and potato markets show steady to firm trends. Butter creamery specials 93 score at 21 3 age extras 192, eggs extra firsts 13 4c local 12c, poultry live receipts 9 trucks steady, potatoes U S No 1 Idaho Triumphs around 2.50 to 2.72 per cwt with other regions near 2.45 to 2.80 and strong sacked percentage.
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Chicago
U. S
U. S. No
Idaho
Washington
Nebraska
New Jersey
Long Island
Grain prices surge on Chicago board after early drop
Wheat and coarse grains rallied as buyers entered after a brief decline. December wheat hit a 5 cent gain while corn and oats advanced, aided by expectations of removing daily limits and strong cash receipts. Provisions also rose with overall bullish tone in trading.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Liverpool
Eclowes
Winnipeg
Local Market Hogs and Sheep Hold Steady
Hogs unchanged on the local market with top price held at 3.70. Calf market shows good to choice weights around 130-190 pounds at about 3.50 to 4.00. Spring lambs, 70-80 pounds, traded near 4.00. Buck lambs at about 1.00.
Public Works rules out housing schemes for real estate profits
In Washington the Public Works Administration forbids city housing projects using public funds for speculative building. Applications go to the Washington office for review of social desirability and organizational adequacy. No loans will be made unless projects can be safely self liquidated within the useful life of the buildings.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
Lawyers Consult Books In Horse Thief Case
In Salt Lake City Utah lawyers studied late 1890s law books as they weigh penalties for George Vangerven accused of stealing two horses from his corral behind his home. The case marks a rare horse theft charge in city courts.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
George Vangerven
S G Kensington
Cross Country Drivers Jacks Of All Trades
Bus driver Frank B Gowle says drivers now act as witnesses as Continental routes bring new duties. John F Trade of Los Angeles and Jeanne A Seilacher of St PaulMinn were married in Plagstaff as passengers on Gowle’s bus.
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Plagstaff
Ariz
Frank B
Gowie
Art
John F Trade
Los Angeles
Jeanne A Seilacher
St Paul
Minn
Gowle
Seek Murder Clue In Safety Deposit Box Of Torch Victim
Rockford Illinois relief: authorities plan to open Earl Hanson bank safety deposit box looking for new leads in the torch death case. Hanson was burned in his car near his former wife May Hanson's home. May Hanson faces a murder by burning charge. inquest set for Monday.
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Rockford, Ill
Earl Hanson
May
Hanson
Rockford
Robert Nash
Otto Kerner
Nash
Touhy Gangsters Heavily Guarded On St Paul Trip
Roger Touhy and three Chicago gang members arrived in St Paul from Milwaukee for the William Hamm Jr kidnapping trial. Eddie McFadden and Gus Schafer were taken from a special car, handcuffed and escorted by detectives and federal agents. Touhy was manacled to Willie Sharkey as all four were moved to the city jail under heavy guard.
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ST. Paul
Roger Touhy
Chicago
Milwaukee
William Hamm, Jr
Eddie
Father
Willie Sharkey
Graf Zeppelin To Visit World Fair Late October
Postmaster General Farley announced the Graf Zeppelin will fly from Friedrichshafen Germany to the World's Fair in Chicago in late October. Commanded by Dr Hugo Eckner the air ship will carry mail for the United States and take mail from Miami Akron and Chicago to Europe on return. A 50 cent commemorative stamp will be issued for mail carried on the flight. Eckner proposed to fly via Rio de Janeiro Brazil with Miami as the first U.S. stop.
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Washington
Friederichshafen
Germany
Chicago
Farley
Hugo Eckner
Miami
Akron
Europe
Eckner
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Nazi Authorities Apologize To Yank For Salute Incident
Berlin authorities apologized to an American and warned stormtroopers against assaults on foreigners after a parade incident. The attack on Dr. Daniel Mullhill of New York occurred when he did not raise the Nazi salute. The interior ministry told troopers foreigners are not expected to greet fascist symbols.
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Berlin
Storm
United States
Daniel Mulvihill
New York
Unter den Linden
Ministry of the Interior
Italian Submarines Arrive In New York
New York harbor welcomed the Italian submarines Balilla and Millclire along with tenders under the Balbo mass protection. Commander Dalla Campana led the group aboard the Balilia as they join the far flung Atlantic picket line.
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New York
New York Harbor
Balilla
Millclire
Atlantic
Dalla Campana
LOST AND FOUND NOTES AND PERSONAL ADS
Lost items include a purse near the SE side with money missing and a black and white dog with a chain near the skating rink. A green coat was left in a car near the skating rink. Other items include a black traveling bag a lost umbrella and a sack with a Pint. A envelope with money and the name Smith is missing. A found item is a person named W Spitz don in possession and can be repossessed by paying charges.
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St. SE
World Mail rates and local ads in Cedar Rapids
A jumble of classified notices and small ads from Cedar Rapids including World Mail subscription offers and local business promotions. Mixed in are personal notices about room and board at Mt. Mercy, medical supply ads, employment-worthy items, and entertainment venue listings.
Auto Transportation Wanted Doors Open for Shared Rides
Classified notice seeking riders and shared expenses to various destinations including Los Angeles and Minneapolis. Advertisements list contact options and generic travel requests from drivers and students.
Beauty and service ads clutter August classified page
A jumble of beauty salon specials and home service offers outlines short term prices for perm treatments and finger waves from several salons, plus furnace cleaning gutter repair and hauling services. Includes Vanity Beauty Salon, Delux Beauty Shop, Sara Park Salon, Kennedy’s, Paris Academy of Beauty, and Hawkeye Tin Shop with contact numbers.
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Alta R. Duncan
Vanity Beauty Salon
3Rd Ave. SE
Delux Beauty Shop
Higley Blde
Lillian Suchy Beauty Shop
Sara Park Salon
Merchants Nail Bank Blde
Sporman
Hawkeye Tin Shop
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Ritir
Evie
Revie
Lamson Brothers and Co
R. E. Disbrow
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Sinclairing
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Yank
Gazette
The
Matlin N Ride
Frances Biondon
South 6Th St E
World Mail
Bever Bldg
Dial
Sisters of Mercy
Mt. Mercy Junior College
Mt. Mercy
Varicose Hosiery Co
Chelsea
Kansas City
Fairmount Hospital
East 27Th
Missouri
Albert Marter
Rowley
Miller
Annie FE
Espers
42Nd Place
Free Park
Dur Rapids Knitting Co
Westclox
Elec
Richards College Pharmacy
Colonial
Berlow
Hepner Carpet & Rug Service
1St Ave
Vincent
3Rd
Art's
Second Ave
Charlie Sehl
Charlie’s Sandwich Shop
Cedar Park
Old Haynes
F. OR. Whitney
Cee Mans
Sheffie
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Thornwood
Chic
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Atlanta
Auto Transportation
Dini
Iowa City
Minneapolis
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Paris Academy of Beauty
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3D Ave
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