Britain Faces Refusal of Defense Loan Subscriptions
The British defense loan of 500 million pounds drew weak public support amid the worst London stock exchange day since 1931. Subscriptions were underwhelming as investors showed reluctance, with authorities noting likely underwriter participation to cover the shortfall. The loan traded near 99 percent, offering 2 1/4 percent interest, and the result prompts treasury to adjust terms for future issues.
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London
INL
London Stock Exchange
Om Fact
The STARS SAY A Day of Adventure and Change
The text describes a day of high pressure activities, travel, change, and bold ventures led by dominating planetary aspects. It promises progress, personal pleasure, and potential profits, with caution on writings and contracts. Those born on this day may expect a year of adventure and success.
I Don t Like Work But Prefer Pleasant Times
Notice of appointment of administrator Warren Mel Lintch KM and Tobin Tobin and Tobin Attorneys, Linn County Court, Iowa. The document requests all persons with claims against the estate of Heredy Gotee to file their claims duly authenticated in the office of the clerk of the Linn County District Court.
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Tver
Mint
Tate
Erie
Daly
Linn
Jowr
Warren Mel Lintch
Tobin Tobin
Tofin Attorneys
Dewclaws in dogs a prehistoric trait and show caution
In this piece by Albert Parson Terttumer readers learn that dewclaws are an extra hind claw in some dogs, dating back to prehistoric times. The article notes dewclaws are usually removed in show dogs, while nonprofessional breeders may keep them, and anecdotes link them to rarity and luck.
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Cays
Sunnybank
Linn Grants Funds For May Relief Programs
Linn county receives 10 218 dollars in federal and state funds for May relief. The county will allocate 4 655 dollars to complete three months of aid and 14 856 dollars to handle an estimated 87 cases remain from the spring and summer decline. Mrs Ferber notes the May figure reflects the annual sea change in workload.
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Linn
Mos
Alice Ferber
Apo
First Selenium Poisoning Case Recorded in 1856
A. L. Moxon of South Dakota State college cites an 1856 army surgeon report as the probable first recording of selenium poisoning or alkali disease. He outlines the discovery by Dr. K. W. Kranke and notes selenium’s geological distribution and transfer through soils, plants, and animal products.
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Omaha
A. L. Moxon
South Dakota State College
Midwest
American Chemical Society
Nebraska Territory
Moxon
K. W . Kranke
South Dakota
Police Tow In Ends Parker's Sit Strike
A sitdown protest by Newton Klooze 35 student at a Presbyterian seminary ended when a police tow-in truck arrived. Klooze who serves as a weekend student minister at Hamburg Town refused to move from beside a parking meter.
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Omaha
Newton Klooze
Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Klooze
Hamburg
Melvin Stiles
Fotchy kin and independence in a Roosevelt era tale
A narrator reflects on an independent family motto inherited from Grandpaw Fotchy. He recalls a moment when the mailman asked if Roosevelt sent a letter today and Grandpaw quips it is his turn to write, illustrating stubborn, playful resilience in a family portrait from 1937.
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Papa
Grandpaw Fotchy
Grandpaw
President Roosevelt
Jury Acquits Laurey Hale of Assault Charge
A circuit court jury in Shelbyville acquitted Laurey Hale formerly of Cedar Rapids Ia of criminal assault on Mildred Jackson 20 of Shelbina Mo in August. The jury deliberated three hours.
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Shelbyville, Mo
Laurey Hale
Cedar Rapids
Mildred Jackson
Shelbina
Speaker At Second Evangelical Talks On Fool s Of Bible
The Second Evangelical church hosts Rev. Bob Ingersoll in a revival with a sermon titled Fool s of the Bible. He argues wealth is not evil unless it stands between man and God, and notes money is the loved god of many. A large Cedar Rapids choir and a male quartet perform. Children’s program planned with a 100-voice choir and instrumentalists. Tonight the bishop will discuss The Second Coming.
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Second Evangelical
Second Evangelical Church
Bob” Ingersoll
Mr. Ingersoll
God
Victor Gill
Bernard Russell
Robert Hahn
Bob Eckert
Cedar Rapids
Jesus
Christ of the Cross
Edwin Frizen
Ingersoll
Tom
Bob
Dave
Paul Hinkin
Eighteenth Avenue
Ninth Street
Local Grocery Listings Amid City Stalls
Central Park Grocery on 1600 E Ave NE and College Grocery at 111 13th St SE appear in a brief city directory. Eaton's Food Market at 1507 Ist Ave SE and L Gerdl at 367 2nd Ave SW are listed with phone numbers. Gordon Grocery serves Marion IA and Highland Grocery at 216 13th St NW are shown with contact details.
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Central Park Grocery
E Ave
College Grocery
13Th St
Eaton's Food Market
Ist Ave
Oo. L. Gerdl
2Nd Ave
Gordon
Marion
Highland Grocery
13Th St. NW
Birthday Colt Birth Surprises Park Rider
June Edson, age 15, was riding with a saddle horse in Kissena Park when the horse suddenly gave birth to a colt during a canter. Park police escorted the mare and foal to the riding academy for care and custody.
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New York
Edson
Kissena Park
Park
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Britain
Genevieve Kemble
Edgar A. Guest
Admie Isthaton
By Albert Parson Terttumer
Parker
National Biscuit Company
IGRAM
M Ave
DIAL
H. K. Igram
St. SW
Manhattan
Veal
Buehler Bros
Frist Street
Sojka
Sixteenth Avenue
Bulk Sauer Kraut
Jj Kardale
Gerber's Baby Foods
Johnny Lawrence
Briardale
G.W.C. Coffee Pound
Doren
Tall Corn
Daisy Brand
Roy Pound
George Cashmoy
Edkader
Lows
Aes
Joseph Vancura
Srd
Beves
DOUGR
P. O
Iowa
Fleur
Ers
Rae Lom
Pogo
Mies
Blue Ribbon
Gers
Indra’s Food Market
Oakland Ave
Jensen Brothers
Henry Jensen
K St
Jerry Klinsky
B Ave
Mess Food Shop
16Th St
Miller’s Select Foods
3Rd Ave
Fom Palmolive
Pe Marvelous New Suds
G. W. C. Lye
Mineck Bros
Surry's Food Market
8Th Ave
Troyak Bros
5Th St
Vavra Bros
16Th Ave
White Line Grocery
6Th St
Zachar Bros
12Th Ave
First Avenue
P.O
Bologna
Ib. Cy
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