Improvement in Agriculture Seen by Jardine
Secretary Jardine told President Coolidge in his annual report that agriculture had a good showing for the year but farmers still face costs and waste. He urged public cooperation to cut production costs, lower distribution expenses, reduce taxes, and expand agricultural credit. He favored cooperative marketing and warned against government takeover of farm commerce.
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Washington
Jardine
Coolidge
S Ome
Ames Student Koester Indicted in Liquor Case
Arthur Koester of Sioux Falls Iowa State College student was indicted by Story county grand jury for illegal possession of intoxicating liquor found during a Sigma Chi house raid in Ames. Koester faces a minimum $300 fine and three months in jail or up to $1,000 fine and one year in jail if convicted.
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Nevada
Arthur Koester
Sioux Falls
S. D
Iowa State College
Sigma Chi
Ames
Story County
Grand Jury
R. W. Nebergall
Koester
J. E. Sogard
Nebergall
George Atkins
T. J. Garfield
Odessa Sheriff First to Cash in on Bank Robbery Reward
Sheriff Reeder Webb of Odessa Texas receives part of a $5 000 reward from the Texas Bankers Association for the killing of two bank robbers who were caught in the act. He is pictured with the first payment.
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Reeder Webb
Odessa
Tex
Texas Bankers’ Association
Smith Defends Right to Oppose Prohibition in State
Albany reports Governor Smith defends citizen opposition to the eighteenth amendment and the Volstead act while insisting on enforcement of laws. He says the Volstead act is part of New York state law despite repeal of the state enforcement act and emphasizes upholding the constitution while opposing federal prohibition statutes.
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New York
Albany
N. Y
Smith
Mattters
New York State League of Women Voters
Coolidge
Presidents Out of Race Shape GOP Nomination Talk in Washington
Republican national committee members gathering in Washington discuss potential nominees as President Coolidge’s role remains unclear. Hoever, Dawes Lowden and Hughes appear most mentioned with Curtis of Kansas floated as a favorite son in some spots.
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Washington
Republican National Committee
Coolidge
Black Hills
Hoover
Dawes
Lowden
Hughes
Curtis
Kansas
Charles A. Rawson
Comitteeman
Iowa
Rawson
Frank O. Lowden
Illinois
Christmas rush hits Creston stores with broad selections
Shoppers flood Creston early for Christmas buying with extra staff on hand. Colder weather drew crowds and merchants report unprecedented variety and deeper discounts across clothing home goods and jewelry from cheap trinkets to high end items.
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Union
Creston
John
Ezekiel
Brother
Centrals Defeat Express Bowlers In Commercial League
The Centrals defeated the Expressmen in a best of three in Brunswick alley rolling last night. They won the first two games 724 to 653 and 769 to 704, while Expressmen won the final 708 to 674. Centrals carried a 99 point per game handicap. E Kelly topped Centrals with 176 and Welcher led Expressmen with 490.
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Central Drug Store
American Expressmen
Brunswick Alley
Centrals
Expressmen
Central
E. Kelly
W. Welcher
Weekly Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi Valleys
The Associated Press reports a week of weather for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys and the northern and central Great Plains. One or two precipitation periods are likely, especially in the north, with the week averaging near normal temperatures.
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Associated Press
Mississippi
Missouri Valleys
Great Plains
North Portion
Pupil Guesses Reveal Language Confusion In Reports
Kent school pupils submitted test papers showing surprising misreadings and false associations. Examples include demons as preachers and old residences, and claims linking the kaiser to the king of England.
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Kent School
England
Miss Parker Visits Baker at West Seneca Street
Miss Margaret Parker of Corning visits at the home of her sister Mrs. W H Baker 304 West Seneca Street.
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Margaret Parker of
Corning
W. H.baker
West Seneca Street
New Board Member In Office Jan 1
The county board of supervisors will see C O Hudson of Arispe succeed C F Henderson of Shannon City as representative of the Grant Sand Creek Pleasant township district. Both are Democrats. Henderson, chair man, has served nine years and seeks re election. Hudson, elected for a three year term, takes office Jan 1. Henderson may attend the first meeting to wind up duties. The annual first meeting must fix the year’s start and count treasurer cash. The December meeting here Monday covers routine business only.
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County Board of Supervisors
C. O. Hudson
Arispe
C. F. Henderson
Shannon City
Grant-Sand Creek-Pleasant Township
Mrr. Henderson
Hudson
Henderson
High School Cast Delights Town With Comedy
Creston patrons saw 13 pupils perform The Whole Towns Talking, a three act comedy by Anita Loos and John Emerson. The amateur troupe delivered strong character work and engaging humor under director Miss Clara Hall at the senior high school auditorium.
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Creston
Anita Loos
John Hmerson
Death of 25 year old to be held Sunday at Dei Trick Chapel
Land a 25 year old who died Friday morning will be laid to rest at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at the Dei Trick chapel. Rev J Ernst Birkner will conduct the services and interment follows at Graceland cemetery.
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Land
Deitrick Chapel
J. Ernst Birkner
Graceland
Want A New Ear Ad Brings Many Answers
Chicago dec 3 a New York Chicago society woman seeks a left ear with a $2500 offer doubled on successful transfer. twelve young women and three men respond including Miss Doris Clarke from Rockford Ill and a Chicago mother offering $4000. Attorney Jay J McCarthy will judge ear suitability before the client makes the final choice.
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Chicago
New York
Jay J. McCarthy
Doris Clarke
Miss Clarke
Rockford
Ill
Fpersonal
Carly Decision Predicted by Senate Leader
Senator Curtis of Kansas, Republican leader, assured Western Independent senators that votes will be held in the coming session on three measures they favor. The farm relief bill, the injunctions by federal courts bill, and a Central and South America inquiry resolution are expected to receive final votes in the first session of the Seventieth Congress. Curtis said he cannot speak for the majority but will push for consideration once these measures are reported from committees.
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Washington
Curtis
Kansas
Teader
Central
South America
225 Car Owners Get New Plates
Two hundred twenty five Union county automobiles were licensed for 1928 on Dec 1 and 2 the first two days the plates were on sale. County treasurer Guy H Mc Cornack stated today that past years saw about 500 sets sold in the first two days. Owners have until Jan 1 to obtain new licenses without penalty. Licenses for 1927 expire on Dec 31.
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Union County
Gale
Guy H. McCornack
Cir
Dedication Ceremonies Planned for St. John’s Church
Des Moines officials prepare for the dedication of St. John’s Catholic Church. Archbishop James J. Keane of Dubuque and Bishop T. W. Drumm of Des Moines will preside. Bishop Edmond Heelan of Sioux City will celebrate the solemn pontifical mass as Iowa Catholic officials attend.
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Des Moines
St. John’s Catholic Church
James J. Keane
Dubuque
T. W. Drumm
Edmond Heelan
Sioux City
Iowa
Miller To Head Crest City Lodge
James R. Miller was elected worshipful master of Crest City Lodge No. 522 A F and A M at the annual officers election held at the Masonic temple. Elected were J B E Dietrick senior warden E C Florence junior warden J W Stratton treasurer J W Leach secretary R T McColl trustee for two years. Leach and Stratton were re elected others are new to their posts. Large attendance marked the meeting. Appointive officers will be named after installation.
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James R. Miller
North Pine Street
Crest City Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
J. BE. Deitrick
E. C. Florence
J. W. Stratton
J. W. Leach
R. T. McColl
Death of 62-year-old former Ryan postmaster and bank cashier
Cesar Rapids Dee 3, Fred L. Houston aged 62, former Ryan postmaster and Ryan State Bank cashier for 12 years, died here today of cancer. He is survived by three sons.
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Cesar Rapids
Dee
Fred L. Houston
Ryan
Ryan State Bank
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