Sea captain keeps beavers as hobby in Abita Springs
SEA CAPTAIN M7 O Brote, master of the steamship Afel, farms swamp beavers on St Timman Parish marshland. He built a 51-beaver herd in Louisiana, planning a 400-beaver operation, selling pelts for 5 each and using hides for clothing and aviation caps. He fences the habitat, raises the animals as pets, and envisions a future beaver-based business while managing the Afel’s South American routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
M7 Oc Brote
Afel
Abita Springs
Isa
St Timmanr Parish
Shem
United States
Mariner
Argentina
South America
Lousana
States
Noth
America
Europe
United Kingdom
Hawkeye
Captain Brote
Carribean
Atlantic Passage
Endurance Flyers Near Half Way Mark
Meridian Mississippi AP report says the endurance aircraft Ole Miss piloted by brothers Al and Fred Key nears the halfway point of a new world endurance record. They have flown since 12 32 pm on June 4 and aim to beat the 553 hours 41 minutes 30 seconds record.
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Meridian
Miss
Ole Miss
Fred Key
Canadian man rescued after 20 hours buried in well mud
Thomas Becker, 25, of Barrie reclaims the surface after being trapped for 20 hours in a 25 foot deep well. A cave in buried him up to the neck, with danger of being pulled under. Medical teams treated him on site and at a local hospital.
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Barriere
B. C
INS
Thomas Becker
Becker
Elston Ave
Chicago
Union Square
New York
Gazette
City Briefs and Personals
Canned goods class Wednesday afternoon at the bungalow. Townsend club meets Monday at 7 30 p m at 838 First avenue East with a program. Cedar Rapids Lodge No 141 of the I O O F meets Tuesday at 8 p m to confer first degree. Star of the West Lodge No 1 of the Knights of Pythias meets Monday at 745 p m at Pythian hall to confer the rank of esquire.
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Townsend Club
First Avenue E
Cedar Rapids
Star of the West
Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Hall
Luber to Speak on Germany at Rotary Lunch
M. H. Luber display manager at Killian's will address the Rotary Club at noon Monday during the lunch at the Hotel Roosevelt. His topic is Germany Past Present and Future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Luber
Killian’s
Rotary Club
Hotel Roosevelt
Germany
Sheriff investigates missing herd found by farmer Havlicek
Linn county sheriff reports that Joe Havlicek found eleven steers one cow and one calf in his pasture on rural route 3 Ivanhoe road four miles east of Union school house. He seeks the rightful owner.
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Linn County
Death summons Mrs Patterson in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Joseph McIvor of 1220 Sixth street SE was called to Iowa City Saturday by the death of her aunt Mrs. Mary Patterson. Mrs. Patterson was well known in Cedar Rapids and had visited several times at the McIIvor home.
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Joseph McIvor
Sixth Street
Iowa City
Mary Patterson
Quaker Oats Girls Hold Birthday Lawn Party
Eighty two Quaker Oats girls gathered at Martha Wendell residence 821 Daniels Street NE for a lawn party honoring Gertrude Stenner supervisor of the girls department on her birthday. Her sister Mrs Poncin and four children niece and sister in law attended refreshments were served and a gift was presented to Miss Stenner.
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Martha Wendell
Daniels Street
Gertrude Stenner
Poncin
Miss Stenner
Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Plans Last Meeting Auction
The Cedar Rapids Stamp club will hold its final meeting of the season at 7 30 p.m. Monday in the Montrose terrace with dinner at 6 30 preceding. The program features the final club auction and invites all stamp collectors and others interested.
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Cedar Rapids Stamp Club
Montrose Terrace
La Vone Chermak Celebrates Eighth Birthday Party
Mrs. J W Chermak hosted a Saturday afternoon party for her daughter La Vone at 304 Thirty fourth Street NE. Attending were Virginia Lou Reeder Patricia Maloney Mary Lou Garholtz Jane Taylor Beverly Keister Norma Wagner Marjorie Young Dorothy Jean Van Viech and Eldon Schrimper. Mrs Chermak was assisted by Mrs T Ramsay.
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J W. Chermak
Thirtyfourth Street
la Vone
Virginia Lou Reeder
Patricia Maloney
Mary Lou Garholtz
Jane Taylor
Beverly Keister
Norma Wagner
Marjorie Young
Dorothy Jean van Viech
Eldon Schrimper
Chermak
T. Ramsay
Absorbine Heiress Seeks Divorce in Nevada Suit
Reno report states Sally Fenelon Young Ayres, heiress to Absorbine millions, files for divorce from H Fairfax Ayres a former Army officer tied to New York and Virginia social circles. Cruelty cited. They wed in New York on November 27, 1934.
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Reno, Nev
Sally Fenelon
Young Ayres
Absorbine
H. Fairfax Ayres
New York
Virginia
Ayres
Birth Announcement for Baby Son in Hamilton Street SW
A son was born on June 9 to Mr and Mrs Archie Douda at 1822 Hamilton Street SW. The newborn adds joy to the Douda family and expands their household.
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Ieeamnyya
Archie Douda
Hamilton Street
Mitchell Ousted Promises to Fight Roosevelt Era Shakeup
Ousted as assistant secretary of commerce Ewing Y Mitchell vows a political battle with charges against Secretary Roper and other administration officials He says he will reveal detailed charges in a statement Monday and hold a press conference Tuesday President Roosevelt named John Monroe Johnson to replace him as Mitchell plans to contest the removal through public confrontation and disclosures.
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Washington
Ewing Y. Mitchell
Roper
Roosevelt
Department of Commerce
John Monroe Johnson
South Carolina
Mitchell
The
Missourian
Commerce Building
William E. Humphrey
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme Court
Gandhi denied permit to aid quake rescue effort
Government officials refused Mahatma Gandhi permission to join rescue workers in the Quetta area after the earthquake, arguing that the presence of unofficial persons would be useless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simla
India
Mahatma Gandhi
Quetta
Mrs Myers of North Liberty Dies After Lingering Illness
Mrs John W. Myers of North Liberty died early Saturday at her son C O Myers home near Iowa City after a lingering illness. Born May 1, 1851 in Johnson County, she lived much of her life in North Liberty and was a Methodist. Survived by five children, fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a brother and sister. Preceded in death by husband John W. Myers and two daughters Mary Myers and Maude Cress.
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John W. Myers
North Liberty
Q O. P. Myers
Cedar Rapids
C O Myers
Iowa City
Johnson County
Methodist Church
Walter V. Roberts 1868 Cedar Rapids resident dies at 67
Walter V. Roberts aged 67 of 2925 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids died at 1 15 p m Saturday after a lingering illness He was born in Indiana January 21 1868 and had lived in Cedar Rapids three years Survived by sister Ada Baugh Cedar Rapids three nieces and two nephews Funeral services will be held in Beatty chapel Monday at 230 p m burial in Oak Hill cemetery
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Walter V. Roberts
C Avenue NE
Indiana
Cedar Rapids
Ada Baugh
Beatty Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Lucy Lemon Diserens
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Lemon Diserens who died Friday afternoon will be held Monday at 10 am at Grace Episcopal Church conducted by Rev A L Me Laughlin. Burial is at Oak Hill cemetery. friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 pm today.
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Lucy Lemon Diserens
Grace Episcopal Church
A. L. Me
Laughlin
Oak Hill Cemetery
Turner Chapel
Funeral services for William E. McBain to be held
Funeral services for William E. McBain of 926 E Avenue NW will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Turner chapel with Rev. L. D. Stubbs officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery.
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William E. McBain
E Avenue NW
Turner Chapel
L. D. Stubbs
Linwood Cemetery
Former Kentucky Governor Edwin Morrow Dies of Heart Attack
Former Kentucky Governor Edwin P. Morrow, 58, collapsed and died of a heart attack at the home of his cousin Mrs. John G. South in Frankfort. A prominent figure in state and national politics, Morrow served as governor from 1919 to 1923 as a Republican.
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Frankfort
Edwin P. Morrow
Kentucky
Morrow
John G. South
Utilities control bill expected to reach House action soon
Chairman Samuel Rayburn said after meeting with President Roosevelt that the utilities control measure may be reported in time for House action week after next. He noted Roosevelt backed the strong Senate holding company abolition bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Rayburn
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Roosevelt
House
Rayburn
Senate
Hauptmann Denies Knowing More of Lindbergh Kidnapping
Bruno Hauptmann, condemned for the Lindbergh baby murder, denies further knowledge of the crime. Rev. D. G. Werner, his adviser, cited Hauptmann’s tears as he said he wishes to reveal more but can say only what he already has. Werner reported Hauptmann’s ongoing emotional concern and weekly visits.
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Trenton
N. J
INS
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Lindbergh
D. G. Werner
Hauptmann
Werner
Rich gold strike found at Wild Rose mine near Custer S D
Francis Case reports a rich strike three miles northeast of Custer in the Wild Rose mine with ore valued at about 2100 dollars per ton. Mining men see little likelihood of a major gold rush despite the historic district where gold has been produced since 1874.
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Custer
S. D
Wild Rose
Francis Case
House Passes Bill To Boost Pensions
WASHINGTON AP By unanimous consent the house Friday passed and sent to the senate the Smith bill to restore reductions made by the economy act in pensions for Spanish American war Boxer rebellion and Philippine insurrection veterans.
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Washington
House
Senate
Texas Relief Gardens To Yield Winter Food
Texas relief plans will seed 76,891 home gardens across 157 counties totaling 20,250 acres. Community gardens will add 2,909 acres in 82 counties. The program includes 500 canning factories to preserve surplus vegetables for winter use.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
A. C. Allen
Texas Relief Commission
Vampire Bats Feed Entirely On Blood Says Expert
Dr. Raymond L. Ditmars of the New York Zoo explains vampire bats drink blood by lapping it like milk not sucking it. Their sharp teeth cause wounds that bleed long after feeding, potentially killing cattle. He plans to bring specimens from Trinidad to the St. Louis zoo next fall.
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ST. Louis
INS
Raymond L. Ditmars
New York Zoological Park
Trinidad
St. Louis Zoo
Gaar Williams Cartoonist Dies in Chicago Hospital
Chicago AP reports Gaar Williams noted Tribune cartoonist died after a cerebral hemorrhage at Passavant hospital. He was 54, stricken while in his car with a wife and friend, and died hours later. Williams created Mort Green in A Strain on the Family Tie and Zipper, among other features.
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Chicago
Gaar Williams
Chicago Tribune
Passavant Hospital
Williams
Mort Green
Little Dog
The
Tribune
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Line Estimates
The notice explains counting five words for the first line and six for each subsequent line to estimate how many lines a want ad will occupy. It provides a rate table for consecutive publication days with prices per line and per number of lines. An added 10 cent charge applies to out of town blind ads and readers may correspond by mail for phone number responses.
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Gazette
Beauty shop ads and sales pitches clutter Chicago Gazette page
Numerous salon ads list permanents at varying prices, shop names, and phone numbers across Chicago including Roosevelt Beauty Shop at Roosevelt Hotel and Madam Mae’s, with other offers from Lillian Ludhy, Arelene Beauty Shop, Montrose, Marvel Beauty, Cinderella, Higley Ridg, and more. Classified sections promote sales roles, insurance, and manufacturing jobs alongside automotive listings and discounts.
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Jamal
Zotos
Madam Mae
Roosevelt Saion de Beaute
Roosevelt Hotel
1St Ave
Rex Beauty Shop
3Rd St
Higley Ridg
3Rd Ave
Lillian Ludhy Bty
Lawrence Peters
Chicago
Sara Park
Florence Stanley
Madam Mee
Roosevelt
Arelene
Montrose Beauty Shop
Marvel B'ty
Kresze
LaVerne
Madeline Beauty Shop
Dial
Cinderella Beauty Shop
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Alabama
Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr
Harvard
Thames
New London
Conn
Yale
Bungalow Canning School
Stamp Club
O. P. Myers
W. E. McBain
Dak
the Gazette
Iowa
Want
Kappa Delta Sorority
K. K
1St St
K. P
Pete
C St. SW
Niesner's
Izz" Ginsberg
Sporting
Ginsberg
1St Ave. SE
Ats
R. H. Whalen
M. D. Tama
Percy
Carol
Mullin
Montgomery Ward
al TI
Glen W
Tat
Glasgow Tailors
Davenport
Kenkuk
Madison
Wis
Kenwood Transfer
Rosenthal's
Richards Co
Phy
Richards
Richards College Pharmacy
Hanson
Weatwood Add
Richard's eCollege Pharmacy
Griffith Peath
Matt
16Th Ave
Sovereign's
Av. E
C.R. Knitting Co
St. Sn
Woods
Drew's
St. E. van
Peoria
Kenwood
May Drug Co
Cedar Park
Spider Earth
German Village
West
Hallwood
Marion
Miller
Bohemian Kitchen
Blue Ribbon Beer
9Th ST. BE
12Th Ave
Joe Navratil
Schlitz
Blue Ribbon
California
East Sixth Street
West Liberty
Denver
Faris Academy
Xeke
Aseerar
Novak Heating CO
Powell Roofing Co
Rowell Hardware
Hawkeye Tin
Kutchera & Co
Russell's Cutlery
Ind Ave
B. & Drew
Ave
J. T. Thomas
B Ave
Electrical Service
1St &T NW
Douglas Ross
Rte. 2
England
Ace
Curtis Free
Consumers Press
W. Washington
DAVIS
P. H. Davis
Cincinnati
Gaz't
Charles Olson
Congress
J. W. Roberts & Son
Tampa
Fila
Harlich Con
Jackson
Barker Shoe Store
Quincy
Magic Gas
Alexandria
Packard Shirt Corp
Terre Haute
E. Downing
Ellis Blvd
Albert Mills
Monmouth
Beck Hawkeye Co
Desire
ayRrow
Wood Cook
Gaz
Indy
LeRoy Green
EB Ave
ABC
Dickinson Secretarial School
Uncle Sam
Franklin Institute
C. Rochester
Chrysler
Lindad
2Nd Ave
Elbsorn Motors
I. D. (Mac) Maloy
SSS
Eee Opien
Center Point RD
Chevrolet
Palo
HADAD
Motorola
Mallory St
Studebaker
Katz
Auto Parts “Co
5Th Ave
Ave. BE
Dodge
L. W. B. International
Sstone
Brudebker
C. R
ESSEX
Ford
Tyerman
Tage
Packards
Hudsons
Terraplanes
Nakibben Motor CO
Teladina
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