U S Highway Markings Detail for Iowa Routes and Codes
An Associated Press report describes new interstate highway markers showing U S and road numbers with state identifiers. Iowa routes listed include paths from Luverne Minnesota to Seneca Kansas and from Mason City to Prairie du Chien Illinois, among others, with connections through Des Moines Ames and Nevada.
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Associate’ Press
Washington
U. S
Joint Board On
United States
U.S
Iowa
Luverne
Minn
Rock Rapids
Lemars
Sioux City
Logam
Council Bluffs
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Seneca
Kans
Redwood Falls
Spirit Lake
Spencer
Storm Lake
Marrell
Audubon
Clarinda
Suirlington Junction
Albert Lea
Mason City
Hampton
Iowa Falls
State Center
Nevada
Ames
Des Moines
Leon
Bethany
Lineville
Prairie du Chien
Ill
Clinton
Boone
Jefferso
Carroll
Denison
Logan
Bloomfield
Lancaster
Dubuque
Dewitt
Davenport
Muscaltine
Wapello
Wort Madison
State Finishes Sanity Hearing Against Scott
Chicago Aug 6 The state concluded its effort to prove Rus sell Scott sane after three hours of closing arguments. Fifteen witnesses and five alienists testified Scott sane while the defense cited flaws in the examination and paying for testimony. If found sane he faces hanging for the murder of Joseph Maurer. insane leads to asylum.
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Chicago
Russell Scott
William 0. Krohn
Scott
Soner
W. W. O’brien
O’brien
Joseph Maurer
Small
William Scott Stewart
Auto Plates To Be Finished By Aug 15
Des Moines reports 500000 pairs of 1926 Iowa automobile license plates ordered from the state reformatory at Anamosa will be delivered by August 15. On August 1, 420439 plates were ready and the plant is producing about 9000 per day.
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Agancrates Frean
Des Moines
Iowa
Alt Anamoca
J. B. Butler
Board of Control
Butler
Walter'c.’ Ramsay
Elate
Bedford man Frank Wisdom arrives for brief visit
Frank Wisdom of Bedford arrived Wednesday evening to spend a few days here attending to business interests.
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Frank Wisdom
Bedford
Mistaken Identity Leads Husband to Shoot Wife
Sioux City man Orin Lee fired a shotgun at his wife, aiming at a suspected chicken thief. The woman, identified as Mrs. Lee, was wounded in the leg near Colon Street and taken to St. Vincent's hospital. The doctors said the pellet entered just above the knee and her condition is not serious.
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Associated Press
Sioux City
Orin Lee
Colon Street
Lee
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus to Visit Creston
Hageneck-Wallace circus advertising car draws questions from Creston residents as Bill Erckson frames two Aug. 19 shows at Taylor's show ground East Clark Street. The circus adds wild animal acts and a street parade before heading to St Joseph Missouri on Aug. 20.
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Greston
Hagebeck-Wallace Circus
Burlington Station
Bill
Creston
Taylor's
East Clark Street
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Chariton
St. Joseph
Despondent salesman commits suicide by gas flame in Davenport
Ernest R Collins a 40 year old traveling salesman for Brandem Manufacturing Chicago lit a gas stove flame and held his head over it until his flesh burned. Authorities say financial worries and bad investments drove the act. His wife a physical instructor at the Lend A Hand club was abroad returning from a summer study trip in Europe.
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Associated Preas
Davenport
Ernest R Collins
Brandem Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Collins
Lend-A-Hand Club
Europe
Whereabouts of Three Aviators Unknown
In Chicago on August 6 three World War II veterans and flying club instructors vanished after departing for a solo flight around Lake Michigan. The aviators Earl P. Banker Eugene T. Coutellier and Norris M. Gathercoal were last reported near Ludington High while flying with a circus.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Detroit
Earl P. Banker
Selfridge Field
Mt. Clemens
Mich
Twin Cities
Minn
Eugene T. Coutellier
Norris M. Gathercoal
Kelly Field
Texas
Chanute Field
Rantoul
Ill
Lake Michigan
Mary Coutellier
Ludington High
Iowa Rail Tax Talks Hinge on Valuation Cuts
Des Moines reports President Hearst will issue a statement after reviewing talks between the state executive council and two railroads over back taxes for 1922 and 1923. The plan proposes lowering valuations for Rock Island and Great Western, with Judge Ladd urging cuts of 2 185 and 4 497 dollars per mile respectively.
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Associated Arena
Des Moines
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
State Executive Council
Rock Island
Great Western
Hammill
Scott M. Ladd
McClune
Council
Pastor Promotes He Man Religion In Real World
Des Moines Aug 6 Reverend Harry H Koontz former Fremont Nebraska pastor begins work as city oil salesman for Shaffer Oil and Refining company He argues practical Christianity is learned in the rough world of salesmanship rather than in churches Koontz left ministry after a church clash and board removal recommendation was made against him
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Tne
Des Moines
Harry H. Koontz
Fremont, Neb
City
Shaffer Oil and Refining Company
Koontz
Fremont
Amateur robbers strike twice in Council Bluffs
Two bold but unsuccessful attempts were made last night to break into vaults of two building and loan associations on Pearl street. In the Council Bluffs Building and Loan, one vault was penetrated and the lock smashed. at the Home Savings and Loan, some damage occurred but the vault remained closed. Police believe the work was done by amateurs.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Building and Loan Associations
Pearl Street
Business Center
Council, Bluff, Building and Loan
Home Savings and Loan Association
Mathewson Reported Feeling Fine Again
Christy Mathewson legendary pitcher and Braves president is reported to be feeling fine after health battles. Doctors warned he might stay home in Saranac Lake for months, but progress is encouraging and he could leave soon.
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Associated Press
New York
Christy Mathewson
Boston Braves
Saranac Lake
N. Y
Adirondacks
Kiwanis Plan Return Of Scouts From Lake Camp
Kiwanis plans a Friday morning return trip from Creston to Storm Lake for 16 girl scouts who have spent a week at camp. Four cars will transport the group under Kiwanis supervision, with vehicles supplied by Benoit Dreyfuss, Joe W Goodsell, F. J. Strance and Will C Scurr. Rotarians previously escorted the girls to the lake.
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Creston
Storm Lake
Kiwanis Club
Benoit Dreyfuss
Joe W. Goodsell
F. J. Strance
Will C. Scurr
Dale Jenkins undergoes tonsil and adenoids operation
Dale Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs W M Jenkins of Orient was operated on at Greater Community hospital Wednesday for removal of tonsils and adenoids. He returned home today to stay with his sister Mrs Graydon Capps 507 West Howard Street.
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Dale Jenkins
W. M. Jenkins
Orient
Greater Commmunity Hospital
Graydon Capps
West Howard Street
Madison County Boys Will Show Livestock
The Madison county club boys will hold a local livestock show at Blake's pavilion in Winterset on Wednesday August 12 with judging starting at 11 o'clock. John Day from the Iowa Beef Producers' association will place the stock and provide judging and showing instruction, and prizes will be given by local banks and businesses including First National Bank Winterset and Rotary Club.
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Madison County
Blake's Pavilion
Winterset
John Day
Iowa Beef Producers’ Association
First National
Winterset Savings
Citizen National
Madison County State Banka
M. Young & Co
Farmers’ Elevator
Winterset Motor Company
Rotary Club
Two Hangings At Fort Madison Planned This Year
Des Moines reports the state board of control announced two executions set for Fort Madison this year. Harlan Gabe Simons of Cedar County is scheduled for November 16 and Ernest Reed of Harrison County for December 18. Reed has permission to borrow funds from fellow inmates to pay attorney fees for his appeal after a first degree murder conviction.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Fort Madison
State Board of Control
Harlan
Gabe) Simons
Cedar County
Ernest Reed
Harrison County
Reed
Chautauqua Week of Concerts Lectures Schedule
A Chautauqua program runs Friday to Sunday with performances by the Schutz company Bennett Dramatic company and International orchestras. Lectures include Judge Frank P. Sadler on the city as the storm center and Dr. William H. Beachler on re election questions.
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The
Schutz Company
Storm Center of the Nation
Frank P. Sadler
Chicago
Alice Louise Shrode
Whistler
Davies Concert Company
Davies Company
William H. Beachler
Service Club
Senator Harrison Stirs Iowa Crowd With Debated Tax Plan
Senator Pat Harrison of Mississippi urged formal approval of the world court, nonpartisan tax debate, a friendly foreign policy, and rejection of canceling France's war debt. He argued for tax relief, praised Lincoln and Bryan, attacked evolution critics, ridiculed the League of Nations, and called for bipartisan action when Congress meets in December.
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Pat Harrison
Mississippi
World Court
France
United States
Senate
McKinley Park
Iowa
Harrison
Eagland
Italy
Belgium
French West Indies
England
Congress
League of Nations
Turkey
Russia
Mexico
Killed and four injured as car overturns west of Omaha
Mrs Emma R Poggenpahl 58 of Morrisonville died when her auto skidded on wet Lincoln highway seven miles west of Omaha. Her husband, son Fred 21 Frances 33, another nephew Frank P Poggenpah, were bruised and shaken. They were taken to Lord Lister hospital. Fred was driving.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Emma R Poggenpahl
Morrisonville
Lil
Lincoln Highway
Coln
Here
Whea
Lincoln Neb
Creston Chautauqua Opens With Mixed Concerts at Park
An audience of over 400 attended Creston's five day Chautauqua in McKinley Park. Schubert's Orchestra Sextet performed a varied program with harp solos by Marie Rosselli of the Kansas City Symphony. Senator Pat Harrison spoke after the evening concert as finances were reviewed showing receipts about $200 less than expenses for 1924.
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Creston
McKinley Park Pavilion
Schubert
Extet
Aganist
Marie Rosselli
Kanas City
Schubert Orchestra
Pat Harrison
Mississippi
W. F. Finefield
Chautauqua
Lohr Association
Creston Chautanqua
G. Magnus Schutz
C Company
Grace Holversheid
Europe
Frank P. Sadler
Chicago
Alice Louise Shrode
Whistler
Chamber of Commerce
Harrison Warns On Reservations Over League Pact Senate Debate
Senator Harrison argues for reservations before United States joins the world court and warns against autocratic majorities. He criticizes Dawes for attacking Senate rules while praising his service as a soldier citizen banker and reparations commission member.
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United States
Harrison
League of Naions
Dawes
Senate
House of Representative
Dolliver
Iowa
Daniel Webster
Henry Clay
Omaha visitor meets local couple on Jefferson street
Mrs. Harry Greenstreet of Omaha arrived this morning for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Roper at 908 West Jefferson street. Mrs. Greenstreet is Mrs. Roper's aught.
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Harry Greenstreet
Omaha
Elmo Roper
West
Jefferson Street
Delayed Rain Douses Western Iowa Crops
Heavy rain began early today and continued into the afternoon across western Iowa. Reports show widespread moisture from Des Moines to Carroll with Farm towns like Pore Dodge and Estherville noting varying rainfall totals, easing drought and boosting corn and pastures.
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Presa
Las
Pore Dodge
Koone
Lowe Falls
Water Inn
Carroll
Forest City
Des Moines
Atlantic
Clarinda
America
Chicago
Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
Estherville
Rain Refreshes Western Iowa After Record Harvest
Council Bluffs reports soaking rains across the southwest, ending a long drought. Harvest is complete and the timely shower benefits corn and fall plowing efforts statewide, bringing relief and optimism to farmers.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Davies Loses To Walt In National Tourney
Nelson Davies of Cleveland led the qualifying field with a 147 at the Salisbury Course in Garden City New York but lost in the first round of match play to John J Wall of Spokane Wash 4 and 3 Carmen Bill of Cleveland defeated J F Sabre of New York at the nineteenth hole Walter Murray of St Louis beat Lester Bolstad of Minneapolis 5 and 4 and Dick Walsh of New York eliminated Eli Ross of Cleveland 5 and 4 Walsh and Murray meet in the second round today
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Garden City
Nelson Davies
Cleveland
Salisbury
John J. Wall
Spokane
Wash
Carmen Bill
J. F. Sabre
New York
Walter Murray
St. Louis
Lester Bolstad
Minneapolis
Dick Walsh
Mashie
Eli Ross
Walsh
Murray
Veteran Iowa newspaperman J H Behne dies at 80
Sioux City dispatch notes editor J H Behne of Osceola County Tribune died at his Sibley home after years of poor health. A veteran of Iowa journalism, he worked forty years on state papers and served on the Sioux City Journal staff. He claimed to be the original Wilson supporter in Iowa. A son and an adopted son survive.
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Sioux City
J. H. Behne
Osceola County Tribune
Sibley
Iowa
Sioux City Journal
Bahne
Wilson
Sibley Tribune
White House
Nazimova Divorces Bryant in Paris
Alla Nazimova, stage and screen star, divorced her husband Charles Bryant in Paris after a three months European tour. The divorce decree date and grounds were not disclosed. Bryant is identified as a former film actor and director.
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Presa Hollywood
Calif
Alla Nazimova
Upv
Hollywood
Europe
Charles Bryant
Paris
Jean Adams
Bryant
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Joint Board On Interstate Highways
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State Council
Hearst
He-Man
Kiwanis
Max Zahner
FE. P. Myrland
Creston American Legion Post
National Endowment Fund
Regular Legion
Dale Ellis
KK. Fiers
Pauline
Minnesta
Mr. Fiers
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
D. A. Coffeen
Red Oak
Mr. Coffeen
Burlington
Paul Kelly
Salt Lake City
P. B. Kelly
North Elm Street
Kelly
I Cleve Coakley
Créston
Waldant
Paul
Ft. Madison
Bennett Dramatic Company
Peg O
Bennett Company
International Singing Orchestra
International Orchestra In Costume
Ralph Bingham
Prince of Humorists
Woodrow Wilen
William Jennings Bryan
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Bryan
Wien
Davies
Walt
Nazimova
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