29 Dec 1925
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Newspaper
Cedar Valley Daily Times
Location
Vinton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1925
Page
1
A profile of Edward Bok, born in Holland and long a leading American editor and publisher. He arrived as a poor immigrant, learned English, forged a fortune, and became a prominent, persistent Washington lobbyist. The piece reflects on his resilience, wealth, and uncertain personal life.
Dispatches say more than thirty states have seen severe cold with exposure causing many deaths. In the last forty hours, scores suffered. if a hundred more perish, the nation faces a shortage of shelter, food, and clothing for the less fortunate.
Representative Henry St George Tucker of Virginia opposed a congressional pay raise. Despite the vote approving $10,000 yearly pay, Tucker returns $205.33 monthly to the treasury, arguing Congress had no authority to raise its own pay.
Local families entertain relatives and friends from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns over Christmas and holidays. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Yeakle, Mrs. Fret Tharp, Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds Goleman, and many others visiting at Mary Meyer, Arthur Fry, and Bush households. Several travels to Honolulu and Omaha are noted, plus a double basketball game tonight at the high school.
Numerous Dysart area families and friends spent Christmas with relatives and neighbors. Local residents, coaches, and teachers from Dysart and nearby towns enjoyed holiday gatherings at several homes, including the Brandse Brown and Hart households, with many travelers visiting Cedar Rapids, Colum bus Junction, West Bend, La Porte City, and Vinton for the season.
Tama County Briefs lists local residents and visitors across the area. Notes include Maud Bris heme Aremd matron at a home in Wase ca, Jim Sem A E visiting, hospital stays in Des Moines and Marshalltown, and several family visits. Mentions of Mrs Genevieve Hendersom, Littia Arma Green, and others mark social and health updates among nearby towns.
Ir Geedimer opened the season at Blairstown with Mele Giesbtene among merry visitors. Mr and Mrs Jacs Sarz hosted a Christmas dinner with family including Mrs Sam Hert. Gifts and greetings filled homes of Mir and Mrs 5 tC Me Chore and Mrs Mary J. Wereho. Mrs Jemmi Manter and Mr end Mrs Boi welcomed kin.
A local note states most bows published in Jers are printed incorrectly with errors and formatting problems. The brief cites widespread printing issues affecting readers and suggests a review of the production process.
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