Legume Train To Visit Southern Iowa Farmers
Farmers and landowners from several counties are invited to a Burlington railroad legume and limestone exhibit train planned to tour Greenfield Cumberland Bedford Diagonal and towns Tuesday morning. The exhibit includes two cars a lecture car and a soil testing laboratory with free analysis. Extension specialists M A Hanger J L Moatman F Churchill Rex Neresford Don Fish and H L Biehl ing are aboard to advise on lime use for legumes and crop improvement.
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Burlington Railroad
Iowa
County Farm Bureau
L. A. Nordhausen
Creston Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Flers
Chamber of Commerce
Strand
Bedford
Diagonal
Greenfield
Cumberland
Union County
Town State College
Mr. Nordhausen
M.A. Hanger
J. L. Moatman
F. @. Churchill
Rex Neresford
Don Fish
H. L. Biehling
Walter B. Remley
Mrs Joseph Pulitzer Dies in France
New York, July 29. Mrs Joseph Pulitzer, widow of the New York World founder, died today at Deauville France after an illness of less than a week. She was the youngest of seven children. Herbert Pulitzer and his wife were at her side. The body will be brought to New York for burial in Woodlawn. She married Joseph Pulitzer on June 19, 1878. She was born Kate Davis daughter of Judge William Worthington Davis and Catherine Louise Worthington.
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New York
Joseph Pulitzer
The
New York World
Deauville
France
Herbert
York
Woodlawn
Pulitzer
Josep Pulitzer
Kate Davis
William Worthington Davis
Catherine Louise Worthington
Thousands killed as floods devastate Chinese province
Shih Pao reports 10,000 people drowned and 100,000 left homeless by Kiuling river floods in Fus hien province. Hardest hit: Changchowtu region west of Amoy. Estimated damage tops $2,000,000.
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Shanghai
Cain
Shih Pao
Fushien
Changchowtu
Amoy
Ticket Brokers Admit Fraud in New York Case
Three theater ticket brokers pleaded guilty in federal court to fraud related to Shine tickets reforms. Each defendant posted 41000 bail and must cover about 487000 to offset alleged indebtedness to the government from false returns.
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New York
Aleged Traals
Ellis Gives Report On July Fourth Fund In Creston
Dale Ellis treasurer for the 1927 Creston Fourth of July committee reports a $87.06 balance remains as a nucleus for next year. The celebration raised $1,465 with expenditures listed including hog calling contest fireworks parade baseball game horseshoe contest field and water exhibition boxing booths advertising and general expenses, leaving a balance to be carried forward.
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Dale Ellis
Creston
Aimee McPherson leadership turmoil looms at Angelus temple
Los Angeles reports indicate evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson regarded resigning as head of Angelus temple, then backtracked saying no immediate change. Minnie Kennedy admitted their kidnapping scandal drove them from the temple, while Marshall B. Craig emerged as a possible successor with ties to the Chicago Great Western railway.
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Los Angeles
Minnie Kennedy
Aimee Semple McPhrson
Angelus Temple
Thas
Aimee Semple McPherson
Des Moines
Marshall B. Craig
Aimee McPherson
Fos
Chicago Great Western Railway
McPherson
Craig
Mid-West
Ter
John Goben
McPhex
Guatemalan Minister Shot At U S Legation In Washington
Guatemalan minister to the United States, Seno Francisco Sanchez Latour, was found unconscious with a bullet wound near his heart in his study at the legation. He lay beside an old revolver as staff and police investigated the incident amid questions of accident and possible distress from recent events.
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Washington
Seno Francisco Sanchez Latour
United State
Legation
Higwite
Crumpacker
Oregon
Francisco
Senora Latour
Police Break Lock On Own Jail In Blutts Council Case
Police forced to break into its own jail after a prisoner in the bull pen, due to be released, solicited aid from the department. Officers labeled the man and accomplices as yeggmen and forced entry to regain control.
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Council
Hydro-Electric Plant Planned Near Canton Dam
A proposed hydro electric plant project near Canton dam was announced involving Cedar Rapids engineer D. Wardle. Plans describe a 19 foot structure aiding power generation at the dam site, signaling development in regional energy infrastructure.
Webster City Keeps Only One Newspaper After Star Suspension
Webster City now has a single newspaper, The Freeman Journal, following the suspension of the Webster City Weekly Star. The Freeman Journal, published by its namesake company, is edited by W. F. Hunter with J. N. Stone as general manager, while Garry Kamp and Mrs. sponsors have reportedly left the city and creditors may operate the closed Star plant.
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Webster City
Wall Of Water Swamps Boat Says Attorney Wall Of Water Swamps Boat Says Attorney
Assistant state's attorney William A Ritterhouse described the excursion boat Favorite's foundering as caused by a sudden wall of water not a capsizing. He stated the investigation found no criminality or evidence of carelessness. Nine survivors and a first rescuer testified as Leo Sobota and Capt. Arthur Olson described a puff of white wind striking the boat.
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Chicago
William A Ritterhouse
Favorit
Sesen
Leo Sobota
Arthur Olson
Sobota
Fiers Outlines Aims Of Creston Chamber Of Commerce
C B Fiers, president, denies rumors that the Creston Chamber of Commerce aims to split residents or raise prices. He says the chamber promotes business efficiency for lower costs and supports wholesome community projects. As an example, the group backs the legume train visit to discuss soil treatment benefits for farmers.
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Ans
Creton Chamber of Commerce
C. B. Fiers
Chamber of Commerce
Creston Chamber of Commerce
Flere Pelon
Asion County
Flers
Chamber
Council Bluffs Lands Next Auxiliary Meet Fort Madison
Council Bluffs awarded the 1928 convention of the American Legion auxiliary department at its annual meeting. Officers elected include President Virginia Bedell Spirit Lake, Vice President Miriam Hollowell Fort Madison, Secretary Gwendolyn Higgin McDowell Story City, Treasurer Clara Cooney Carroll, Historian Harry Utley Manchester, Chaplain FH Webster Algona. Delegates then went to Keokuk to view the Mississippi River dam.
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Fort Madison
Council Bluffs
American Legion Aux Mary
Virginia Bedell
Spirit Lake
Miriam Hollowell
Gwendolyn Higgin McDowell
Story City
Treacrer
Clara Cooney
Carroll
Harry Utley
Manchester
FH. Webster
Algona
Keokuk F
Mississippi River
Hershey businessman arrives in Creston for weekend visit
F. J. Galentin of Hershey Pennsylvania anchored in Creston today for a business visit. He will remain over the week end.
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F. J. Galentin
Hershey, Pa
Creston
England and Krisingers In Car Accident Near Watesoo Iowa
Dr and Mrs England of 21 North Elm Street and Mr and Mrs James Krisinger of 710 Wet Spencetreet narrowly escaped serious injury when their car collided with another near Fredericksburg Iowa yesterday morning. The Krisingers principal injury was a severely cut arm from flying glass. all occupants suffered only minor bruises. The party, en route to Toronto for a summer vacation, had left Creston Wednesday morning planning a stop at Clear Lake and McGregor before crossing the Mississippi. The accident delayed them two or three days. no cause was given.
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He. England
North Elmstreet
James Krisinger
Toronto
Canada
Frederickaburg
Watesoo
Iowa
Krisinger
Krisingers
Englands
Creton
Clear Lake
McGregor
Mississippi
Creston
England
Fredericksburg
Tragedy Aboard Lake Steamer Links to Eastland Breathes Chicago
A sudden disaster on Lake Michigan near Chicago left many dead and missing as the pleasure steamer Favorite capsized while crowds rushed to port. Fifteen victims were children, nine boys and six girls, ten were women, and one a man. Rescue efforts saved some passengers, aided by heroics from crew and bystanders. A double inquiry opened, with police chief Michael Hughes and State's Attorney Robert M Crowe leading investigations.
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Chicago
Eastland
William — Hotnauier
Gatehaman
Dorf
Hotnauer
Doris
Hopanions
Wauer
Michael Hughes
Robert M Crowe
Arthur Olson
Olson
Preservere
Katherine
Cromwell School bonds defeated in special election
A Cromwell district vote rejected a 50 000 bond issue to build and equip a high school and facilities. The 148 to 125 result sparked debate over taxes and debt, with opponents citing burden on landowners and risk of future debt. Supporters argued state aid and access to approved high schools would continue. Teachers for the next year unsettled. no state approval plan yet. No disorder marked the election despite heated discussion.
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Cromwell
Fro Shoal
Tase
Albert Farrell to lead McKinley Park band concert
Albert Farrell will be soloist for the municipal band concert at McKinley Park Sunday at 2 PM. Director Charles A. Hatten announced the program, featuring pieces by Sweeley Engelmann Suppé and others, with a full list including Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana and The Sax King.
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Vert Fapteh
Ee Pe Ton Boy
McKinley Park
Charles A. Hatten
Mare Sweeley
Engelin
Suppe
Caroline
Roma
Cavalleria Rusticana
Sax King
Chenette Love
Engelmann
Egen
Barnby
Lassie
Pilthgmore
Hostrauser
Mrs. Sinclair Dies Suddenly on Jefferson Street
Mrs. Sinclair died suddenly this morning at her home on Jefferson Street. She was a sister of Mrs. Dobbs, with whom she had lived since Mrs. Dobbs’s death. Survived by her son Donald of Chicago, whose illness may affect funeral attendance. Services time to be announced.
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Jefferson Street
Lumber Yards Consolidated Under Spahn Rose Afton Kellerton
Span Rose absorbs combined yards of Span Mose and rreiemer Brothers in Afton and Kellerton. Spahn Rose takes over the Afton site while Treteh for Brothers handles Kellerton. Walter Mateer remains as manager of the Afton yard.
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Span & Mose
Rreiemer Brothers
Afton
Kellerton
Spahn & Rose
Treteh
Walter Mateer
Spahn and Rose
Fayette Votes Bonds to Pave Des Moines
In Fayette county voters approved a 2,200,000 bond for paving while Shelby county rejected an 800,000 bond. The overall finance plan used high bond rates and varied support, with partial results showing 3.55 percent against and 2,179 in favor in part of the votes. Des Moines area reports mention bond issues affecting paving projects and local funding.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Denee
Bonda
Fayette County
Shelby County
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Ellis
Aimee
Iowan
Weet
Ceark
Tieis
Arm
Goben
Los Angles
Corry B. Craig
Eallway
California
Michael Haggerty
Gburg, IL
M. Kelly
South Walnut
Haggerty
America
Que
Wilson
Stillman Mayron
Grand Annes
Bud
U. S
Manooita
Wit
Tad. D. Wardle
Cedar Rapids
Olé Canton Dam
Qumers
Wall of
Fiers
Englands and
Leo Sobata
Sobata
Helton
Hugo
Okla
Olsi
Albert Farrell
Fayette
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