Trucks not harming railroads, says Agriculture secretary
Secretary of Agriculture Jardine told a transportation conference that motor trucks will fit into the overall system rather than replace railroads. He urged restraint by advocates and warned against crippling regulation. He said trucks and autos add value, not strip long haul freight, and emphasized cooperation to build roads that fit increasing highway use.
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Secretary of Agriculture
W. M. Jardine
Jardine
Power and Light to Take Over Carroll Utilities
Des Moines May 29 The Centers Iowa Power and Light company a subsidiary of United Gas Improvement of Philadelphia will take over the Iowa Light Heat and Power company of Carroll serving about 65 northwestern Iowa towns The merger will give the Philadelphia concern control over 75 million dollars of utilities in more than 200 Iowa cities and towns.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa Power and Light Company
United Gas Improvement Company of
Philadelphia
Iowa Light, Heat and Power Company
Carroll
Iowa
Philadelphia Concern
Auto Industry Sets April Production Record Across U S
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports April car production at 384,902, a record, with trucks reaching 45,534. Retail and dealer distribution rose, deferred payments remain popular, and used car demand stays healthy. Agricultural machinery shipments also climbed, led by tractors and threshers, while total April production was 65.5 percent of normal. Employment rose slightly from March and exceeded last year.
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Chicago
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Middle West
United States
Standings and Schedule Roundup From Baseball and Minor Leagues
National League standings show New York leading with a .664 win percentage and Boston at .457. Yesterday New York beat Boston 8 to 6. Pittsburgh defeated St. Louis 7 to 4. Chicago routed Cincinnati 13 to 3. Tomorrow moves Philadelphia at New York, St. Louis at Pittsburgh, Chicago at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Boston with two games per city. Western League lists Oklahoma City 22 16 .579 and Des Moines 20 18 .526. yesterday Des Moines beat Lincoln 12–6 and Omaha beat Denver 4–2. Mississippi Valley standings show Cedar Rapids 14 8 .636.
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
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Brooklyn
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Des Moines
Caewed
Omaha
Esaioee
Local Hockey Scores and Upcoming Games
Marshalltown 3 Ottumwa 0 Cedar Rapids 5 Moline 2 Burlington 4 Waterloo 1 Rock Island 6 Dubuque 4 Today’s schedule includes Dubuque at Rock Island Moline at Cedar Rapids Marshalltown at Ottumwa Waterloo at Burlington.
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Ottumwa
Cedar Rapids
Moline
Burlington
Waterloo
Rock Island
Dubuque
Adair County rewards chicken thief bust and alfalfa tour praise
The Adair County Farm Bureau board approved a $100 reward for F F Martin of Bridgewater for aiding the conviction of a chicken thief in the March term. County Attorney Crowley laments thefts and urges immediate reporting to aid investigations. Alfalfa tour speaker M A Hauser praised for stimulating farmer interest and knowledge gains among attendees.
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Farm Bureau Board of Directors
F. F. Martin
Bridgewater
Martin
Reformatory
Crowley
Hauser
Scrub Bull Mock Trial Captivates Cabell County Farm Bureau
A public mock trial to settle purebred versus scrub bull merits was staged at Cabell County Farm Bureau. Judge J P Douglass presided with Lawrence McClure defending, Elliott Northcott prosecuting, and a local jury convicting the mock scrub bull of vagrancy larceny and disturbing the peace. The event, attended by about 200, aimed to promote better cattle and educate on livestock standards.
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Cabell County
West Virginia
Cabell
J. P. Douglass
United States
Elliott Northcott
United States Attorney
Lawrence McClure
United States District Attorney
Farm Bureau News
Atttorney
Bureau
Department of Agriculture
American Vines Restore German Graveyards
In Marienthal Germany on May 28 grapevines suffer a mysterious disease killing most vines along the River Ahr. Wine growers import and plant American vines to restock vineyards along the river north of Coblenz and revive viticulture.
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Associated Press
Marienthal
Germany
Ahr
Rhine
Coblenz
Dawes Calls for Senate Reform in Alabama Address
Vice President Charles G. Dawes urged voters to define non partisan Senate reform in primaries while criticizing current rules. He spoke with Senator Oscar Underwood at the Associated Industries of Alabama meeting in Birmingham on May 8. Dawes praised Underwood and noted the absence of cloture in the Senate for 119 years.
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Associated Press
Birmingham
Ala
Charles G. Dawes
United States Senate
Senate
General Dawes
United States
Oscar W. Underwood
Alabama
Associated Industries of
Dawes
Underwood
Senate Rules Cited As Hurdle To Majority Will
Senator Oscar Underwood denounced present Senate rules as enabling a minority to dominate legislation. Addressing the Associated Industries in May, he urged rule modification and supported Vice President Dawes in promoting the campaign for reforms.
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As Rirminehem
United States Senate
Oscar Underwood
Alabama
Dawes
California Bungalows Find Favor in Brazil
The American bungalow style, with built in furniture and modern living conveniences, is popular in Sao Paulo. Forty five percent of new dwellings in the city imitate the California product, though the lack of a servant’s room remains a challenge despite Brazilians’ general use of servants due to low labor costs.
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Che Associated Press
Sao Paulo
Brazil
California
London Bids for Napoleonic Records
Mementoes of Napoleon attract strong demand in London auctions with brisk bidding and rising prices as collectors seek relics offered at the sale. The Associated Press reports lively interest and competitive offers for imperial memorabilia.
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Associated Press
London
Napoleon
Notable Draft on's Stirring 7 Italy in His E Scord at Auction
A fragmentary note recounts a 1798 Nile disaster auction where three jetters are tied to Adm Anguet. It mentions a $370 price and a request to award 15 000 francs to the disheartened as part of a courageous escape tale involving the fleet.
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Italy
Adm Anguet
Nile
Admird Tunate
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