Dawes Denies Favoring Farm Export Policy
Vice President Dawes stated he seeks an economic solution to agriculture and has not endorsed any export policy. He noted discussions with Sir Josiah Stamp and Farm Bureau leaders, and said he has not received Stamp’s permission to publish the debate. Congress plans early action on farm relief with a cooperative marketing bill potentially before Christmas recess.
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Washington
Dawes
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
Josiah Stamp
England
Farm Bureau Federation
Jardine
Mr. Dawes
Tilman
Representative Black
New York
Congress
Mitchell
60 Percent Of Farmers Wish Sons To Farm
The Sears Roebuck Agricultural foundation survey shows over 69 percent of the United States 6,000,000 farmers want their sons to stay in farming. Eastern farmers favor continuity more than westerns, with 59 percent in the plains estates supporting sons becoming agriculturists, while the northwest dairy sector hits 60 percent.
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Associated Press
Chicago
United States
Sears-Roebuck Agricultural Foundation
Plains Estates
Northwest
Snow and winds forecast for Sunday in Iowa
Des Moines report says after a mild spell tonight snow and strong winds are predicted for Sunday. Iowa readings show Charles City at 14 above, with Charles City at 30 and Keokuk at 34 above.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles City
Keokuk
Use of Alcohol in Flavor Extracts Banned in Feb
Washington Dec 19 Use of whiskey brandy rum or gin after Feb 1 in making medicinal preparations or flavoring extracts and syrups was forbidden by Treasury officials. Alcohol and wines may be used instead for these purposes. The order by Assistant Secretary Andrews targets permit withdrawals and does not affect druggists using distilled spirits with physician prescriptions.
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Associated Press
Washington
Treasury
Andrews
Mr. Andrews
Fuller Hears Pierson Motion In Bank Fraud Case
The motion for a new trial for W. E. Pierson, former Afton banker convicted of fraudulent banking, was to be heard in district court by Judge Homer A. Fuller. Hearing delayed to 2:30 as prosecutors request. Pierson claims juror prejudice and pretrial opinion. affidavits support and oppose. Pierson was cashier of the State Savings Bank of Affton which closed in March 1924.
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W. E. Pierson
Afton
Homer A. Fuller
Mt. Ayr
Pierson
State Savings Bank of
Affton
Anthracite Strike Causes Fuel Shortages Reported
Philadelphia and Wilkesbarre regions face fuel shortages as efforts to settle the anthracite strike falter. Reports describe coal bootlegging and potential closures of public institutions, with night shipments to Sunbury at high prices and about 100 tons daily. In Washington, Rep Black urges President Coolidge to act without new legislation to address the emergency.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Wilkesbarre
Nanticoke
Teamsters’ Union
Sunbury
Washington
Coolidge
Representative Black
New York
Black
Mitchell
Arrest Third Man In Alleged Auto Steal Ring
Clinton Iowa reports the arrest of Eugene Moore linked to an alleged auto theft ring. Authorities also hold James Sorensen and Ray Hart as probes continue with federal charges expected, Moore being transported to Davenport for federal court action under the interstate transportation of stolen vehicles law.
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Ry Tee
Clinton
Eugene Moore
Moore
James Sorensen
Ray Hart
Davenport
Dyerect
Mitchell Case Reaches Floor of Lower House
Washington December 19. The Mitchell court martial case reaches the House floor as Representative Tillman denounces the court and calls for mitigation of the five year suspension of the air officer. Debate centers on due process and political pressure surrounding military aviation policies. A separate note discusses reappointment of Charles W. Hunt to the Federal Trade Commission being deferred, and a resolution on alleged crude rubber price manipulation by British colonial governments gaining priority on the legislative program. The Volstead Act is attacked as unenforceable with calls to legalize 2.75 percent beer. Gallivan rails against Wheeler and the Anti-Saloon League, accusing religious organizations of hypocrisy. A Congress member is threatened over the speech. Also, a bill to create a bureau of agricultural cooperation in the Department of Agriculture will be introduced before Christmas, aimed at aiding cooperatives without price controls.
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White House
Coolidge
Jardine
McNary
Oregon
Tincher
Kansas
Department of Agriculture
Senate
McNary-Haugen
House Agriculture Committee
Republican Steering Committee
Breen
Mitchell
Tillman
Arkansas
America
Charles W. Hunt
Iowa
Federal Trade Commission
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission
Wheeler
Montana
Ware
Pennsylvania
Gallivan
Democrat
Massachusetts
Wayne B. Wheeler
Anti-Saloon League
Mahomet
Prohibition
Castlereaghk
Godel
Vla
Congress
Wayne Wheels
Dietrigt
Bureau of Agricultural Cooperation
Department
London now boasts of titled typ rete
R. Wolf notes in Milwaukee Journal that London now boasts titled types and ladies of quality, implying social distinction and refinement through spelling.
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London
R. Wolf
Milwaukee Journal
What slali we do with sewage Well leta not dramatize it
The Neon York Telegram and Evening Mall presents a terse inquiry into sewer management policy. The fragment hints at public concern over sanitation options while avoiding sensational framing.
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Neon York Telegram and
Evening Mall
Russia to Attend Disarm and Economic Conferences
Moscow reports Soviet Russia will accept League of Nations invitation to join the international disarmament conference and the world economic conference. An official said Russia remains skeptical of European disarmament aims but is willing to pursue general peace and economic cooperation, presenting a concrete plan reflecting the Russian people’s desire for peace, a new world order, and firm economic foundations.
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The
Associated Press
Moscow
Soviet
Russia
League of Nations
Bank 15 Closed in Mason City
Mason City reports the Security National Bank closed by order of its board after a run depleted deposits by about 600000 since May with 225000 pulled in the last five days. A false report of closure triggered the run. reorganization talks begin as solvency was confirmed by a bank examiner. Also, First National Bank of Rifle Colorado, capital 25000 and resources near 200000, closed on directive of its directors, the sixth Colorado bank to close in three days.
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Associated Press
Mason City
The
Denver
First National Bank of
Rifle
Cal
L. K. Roberts
National Bank Examiner
Colorado
Hawks Fall To Notre Dame In Tight Hoops Clash
Iowa suffered its first defeat of the season, losing to Notre Dame 17 to 16 in South Bend. Both teams raced at top speed, with five baskets each and the rest from fouls. Notre Dame shadowed Van Deusen and McConnell, denying easy shots, marking its third Big Ten win in a week.
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Associated Preas
South
Bend
Ind
Iowa
Notre Dame
Hawks
van Deusen
McConnell
Big Ten
Supporters of export bill to meet in Iowa
Chicago December 19 Representatives of farm organizations will meet in Des Moines Monday for a two day discussion of the export corporation idea to handle farmers surplus crops. The meeting is led by Sam H Thompson newly elected president of the American Farm Bureau Federation and includes groups from many midwest states. Lincoln December 19 Governor McMullen says western governors need not attend another corn marketing meeting noting Iowa must aid agriculture before aiding bankers as Nebraska recovers from losses.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Des Moines
Export Corporation
Sam H. Thompson
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Council of Agriculture
St. Paul
McNary-Haugen
Corn Belt Committee
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Lincoln
Neb
McMullen
Iowa Bankers’ Association
Ames
Lown Plain
Mother of Isadore Luchessi Dead
Des Moines report notes Mrs Anilei Travaini mother of Isadore Luchessi died suddenly amid grief and worry. Her son serves a ten year U S bank embezzlement sentence at Fort Madison prison. The mother had recently received threatening letters from swindlers tied to her son.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Anilei Travaini
Isadore Luchessi
Fort Madison
United State Bank
Tyavaini
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Anthony Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Anthony who died Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at her home 706 West DeVoe street will be held at 2 30 Sunday afternoon at McGregor Bros and Coens chapel Rev Homer Baumgardner will officiate and burial will take place in Graceland cemetery
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Mary Anthony
West DeVoe Street
McGregor Bros
Coens Chapel
Homer Baumgardner
Graceland Cemetery
Carthage blasts Fort Madison in close basketball score
In a heated basketball game Carthage High School edged Fort Madison 8 to 7. Players from both teams fought hard as the low scoring clash showcased defense and rapid exchanges amid a tight finish.
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Associated Press
Carthage
Ill
Fort Madison
Ten Years Ago in Creston Christmas in Creston and rail plans
Ten years ago Creston celebrated Christmas with a street procession near the tree and a Christmas program in rural schools. The Creston division announced adding miles of track and more trains, boosting passenger and freight service. Local clubs elected officers, marriages occurred, and long-time residents Mr and Mrs Elé Cartwright marked their sixty first anniversary.
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Creston
Pacific Junction
C T Bluffs
Elé Cartwright
Creston Bowlers Triumph Over Fontanelle by 172 Pins
Creston bowling team defeated Fontanelle on Brunswick alleys Friday night by 172 pins, total scores 2491 to 2319. Henderson led Creston with 537 pins. Individual game scores for the lineup include Tolon.
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Creston
Fontanelle
Brunswick Courts
Henderson
Nordhausen to be welcomed as new Union county agent
L. A. Nordhausen of Bedford will assume the Union county agent post in Creston, replacing L. J. Nickle who leaves January 1 for a position at Marshalltown. Nordhausen has headed the Taylor county farm bureau and was chosen after Nickle decided not to renew. The Chamber of Commerce dinner on Wednesday evening December 30 at the Iowana hotel will feature Nordhausen and speaker H. S. Duncan, a noted purebred stock auctioneer. The chamber annual meeting will be held late January or early February with 1926 officers to be elected.
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L. A. Nordhausen
Bedford
Creston
Union County
L. J. Nickle
Marshalltown
Chamber of Commerce
Iowana Hotel
Nordhausen
Taylor County Farm Bureau
Nickle
H. S. Duncan
West Adams Street
Charles R. Grattly
Chamber
Franklin Pupils Give $2 For Relief Fund
Fifth grade pupils at Franklin school saved two dollars in pennies for the Near East relief effort in Creston. Mrs. E. D. Arnold, local chairman, notes the donation and shares a pupil letter from Maxine Kiesling explaining the project to support Near East orphans.
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Franklin School
Creston
E. D. Arnold
Near East
Arnold
Liam
Jones
Mrs. Mary Boyer Dead in Douglas Township
Mrs. Mary McNeal Boyer wife of W E Boyer of Douglas township died at 4 40 Friday evening at the family home after an illness of several weeks She was 53 and had lived in the community many years Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Bernice Yolton and Mrs G Strober and Roland Boyer of Creston Funeral services set for Sunday afternoon at the Christian church with Rev H H Twyford officiating Burial in Graceland cemetery
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Mary McNeal Boyer
W. BE. Boyer
Douglas Township
Graceland Cemetery
Weather Outlook for Upper Mississippi Valley and Missouri
Forecast for the week starting Monday calls for fair weather at the start, with snow in the north and snow or rain in the south around Wednesday or Thursday, and generally cold conditions most of the week.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mississippi
Missouri
Court declines to reconsider Doheny bribery indictments
Washington December 19 The court of appeals for the District of Columbia refused to reconsider its ruling that the bribery indictments against E L Doheny E L Doheny Jr and Albert B Fall former secretary of the interior are valid.
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Washington
Court of Appeals of the
District of Columbia
E. L. Doheny
E. L. Doheny, Jr
Albert B. Fall
Secretary of the Interior
Local Pastor Reflects on Life in India and Missionary Challenges
Rev. Robert H. Robinson described India to the Presbyterian Brotherhood in a Friday talk titled Experiences in India. He recounted village life, landlord tyranny, harsh housing, smoky cooking, early child labor, and the opium habit's impact on babies, highlighting how religious effort faces fanaticism and ignorance amid social reform.
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India
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Robert H. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Calcutta
United States
Brotherhood
Holiday Spirit Shown At Jefferson School
Jefferson School displays Christmas spirit with wreaths, window transparencies, and a grand Christmas tree in every room. Sixth grade gifts for parents, seventh graders decorating the assembly, and an eighth grade original radio program with a gift exchange ended the day on a happy note.
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Jeferson School
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