Babson predicts Florida boom and Miami as start of southern city
Financial writer Babson argues the Florida real estate surge has only begun and that winter visitors from the East will flock to Florida for health and climate. He cites rapid growth in telephones, autos, and radios, predicting many will spend winter there, boosting Florida towns and related industries while remaining cautious on purchases.
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Babson
Pacific Coast
United States
Florida
Hey
Miami
Mississippi River
Soni
California
Babsan
Backing a Pro Baseball Team in Cedar Rapids
Businesses seek $30 to $100 per subscriber to fund a Mississippi Valley league team. Spencer faces a $2,000 goal for summer play. Cedar Rapids businessmen push support while fans note the high cost and past unpaid bills.
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Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Ubscriber
Mississippi Valley League
Emmetsburg
Interest Rate Stance and Farm Loan Security
Reports from Washington note 403,906 farm loans by federal land banks exceeding 1.5 billion dollars in principal. Of these, 2396 loans were foreclosed. The piece argues rates remain too high and Iowa funds are as secure as government bonds. It urges lower rates to aid agriculture and urges representation from Mr. Sysanders to push for relief for former borrowers.
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Washington
Tela
Federal Land Bank
Iowa
Sysanders
Tamily
Borrowerson
OCH STUPEXDOTS LUMBER BILL AT ATLANTIC CITY
Reports from the American Wholesale Lumber Association convention at Atlantic City show lumber buyers paid 750 million dollars more for the same quantity of material in 482? than in 1819. Delegates blame higher freight costs and note average lumber freight distance is about 500 miles with 75 percent of U S timber west of the plains. The piece urges reform of timber lands stripped in the past decades to prevent future material shortages.
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American Wholesale Lumber Association
Atlantic City
Great Plains
Confidence in Auto Industry Grows From Dodge Deals
Purchasers of the Dodge auto interests, after paying Mes Daniel Dodge 150 million dollars for holdings, placed 55 million in bonds on the market last week. Subscriptions were four times the offered amount in under an hour, showing strong faith from buyers across the United States, Canada, England, France, and other European countries. The report notes continued investor confidence in auto business despite earlier predictions of decline.
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Dodge Auto
Mesdaniel Dodge
United States
Canada
England
France
New York
Salvation Army aims at reforming bootleggers in New York
The Salvation Army training school in New York announces plans to launch a special effort toward converting bootleggers in the near future. An earnest attempt will reform moonshiners, making them more exemplary and useful citizens, as moonshining grows.
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Gotham
Salvation Army Training School
New York
Iti
Army Crusaders
Fort Dodgers plan 1925 Twilight league aims
Local organizer boosters call Fort Dodgers to set up a 1925 Twilight league and gather last year Kitten ball stars in Emmetsburg. The note emphasizes recognizing home talent and promoting domestic development and local athletic participation.
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Fort Dodgers
Emmetsburg
Star Athlete Worth His Weight In Fame And Money
The article notes Big Mum drew crowds and ticket receipts from $500 to $700 before a victory over Strangler Lewis, with later performances generating between $30,000 and 350,000. It contrasts how a reputation can be a valuable asset while warning against careless sacrifices of a lifetime's record.
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Big Mum
Strangler Lewis
Governor Smith Seen as Future U S Leader in 1928
Governor Al Smith receives praise from several leading newspapers for outpacing administration forces in New York. The assessment highlights his executive ability, integrity, and reforms, calling him the outstanding candidate for the U S presidency in 1928 and urging consideration for the nation’s top public position.
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AL Smiti
Smith
Empire State
Nimeylam
Smd
Ileig
U.S. Star
New York
Weather forecasters aim for more reliable storm predictions
Officials of weather bureaus pursue improved forecasts to warn the public about storms that threaten life and property. Current temperature and moisture predictions aid readiness, and quicker, dependable forecasts are expected soon, potentially saving many lives through timely warnings.
Charging at Tourist Parks Aims to Improve Safety and Cleanliness
A proposal suggests charging visitors at tourist parks to deter overnight lingering and ensure orderly conditions. Supporters argue a small fee would fund needed advantages, reducing encounters with roughnecks as travelers vary from reputable to dangerous individuals.
Babe Ruth Appears In Bed Photo Draws Attention
A Monday morning newspaper shows Babe Ruth in bed next to an Easter framed image. The unusual pose contrasts with his home plate glory as a home run hitter, and the photo is expected to boost his public profile and endorsements through the summer season.
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Babe Ruth
Drunken Drivers Questioned on Local Roads
Editorial argues drunken drivers are a danger to the traveling public. It calls for jail time after repeated offenses and opposes license renewal after a second offense to prevent repeat danger on the roads.
Rock Rapids Man Injured in Milford Runaway Team Crash
R Rickarad, a seven year old from Rock Rapids, drove a team of 10 Colts hitched to a tile load in Milford Arnolds Park. The runaway shied and ran, colliding with a Merritt car driven by F H Merritt’s daughter. The man was buried under broken tile, extricated, and taken to a nearby hospital. The girl escaped unharmed.
Canned Heat Law Bans Denatured Alcohol and Rubbing Alcohol
One of the last acts approved by the legislature was the canned heat law proposed by Senator Romkey head of the temperance committee. It bans products known as canned heat containing denatured alcohol or rubbing alcohol used by booze fiends who squeeze alcohol from para sine and mix it into a drink that biteth like an adder.
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Romkey
Temperance Committee
Iowa youths win Lydia C Roberts Chamberlain Scholarship
Wednesday night 22 Iowa boys and girls were awarded the Lydia C Roberts Chamberlain Scholarship at Columbia University New York. Each award carries a 3750 stipend annual and minimum Eugenia C Heldridge of Milford was among those favored. More Ice Cream for Arnolds Park The Hanford Produce company of Sioux City is pulling in a 7000 ice cream station in the amusement park at this place. This will give the Hutchinson Ice Cream company who have already located here some competition.
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Iowa
Lydia C. Roberts Chamberlain
New York
Columbia University
Eugenia C. Heldridge
Milford
Arnolds Park
Hanford Produce Company
Sioux City
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Waterloo Fort Dodge Volleyball Mini-Meet Recap
Tort Dedre Dewns Waterloo Fort Dodge team won five of six games against Waterloo players that night. A return match is scheduled at Waterloo on April 2.
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Tort Dedre Dewns
Waterloo
Fort Dodge
Long Battle Over New Road Law and Funding Limits
A lengthy report outlines the impending road law set to take effect next November. It reduces primary road funding to about 5.9 million annually, shifts control to the Highway Commission, and details bond and maintenance implications for counties. The article chronicles the political fight between progressives seeking federal aid alignment and economy advocates resisting tax increases, ending with Senate approval and a 2 million dollar two year appropriations cut.
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G. J. Caswell
Highway Commission
Commission
Jyishwar Commission
Highway Committee
Gressives
Love
State Highway Commission
Federal Highways Department
Senate
House
Edson
John Schaup Lin es Lime on His 400 Acre Farm
Ruthven reports multiple carloads of lime spread on John Schaup’s 400 acre Fort Dolge area farm. Alfalfa growth is poor this spring and lime will be applied to badly sour land. White clover is expected to rise on the limed ground as farmers noting lime on sour land boosts clover and alfalfa growth. Mrs Galliger has put up ...
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Ruthven
John Schaup
Fort Dolge
SIN Suffering Dr. Hwatty of Mablard in town last week
SIN Suffering Dr. Hwatty of Mablard was in town last week. He continues to suffer from an ailment and plans to go to Mora after the holidays but cannot yet. He is a respected physician in the state and a gentleman.
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Hwatty
Mablard
Mora
Medics Gather for Upper Des Moines Medical Society Meeting
Spencer hosts the Upper Des Moines Medical Society meeting with about thirty physicians from Clay Dickinson Palo Alto counties. Drs Brereton Hennessy Powers Keeney Huston Mack attend. Hennessy presents on Angina Pectoris. dinner at Tangney hotel. officers named: President Brereton, Vice-president Bruce, Secretary Marton. Next gathering planned at the lakes during summer months.
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Hennessy
Upper
Des Moines
Brereton
Tangney Hotel
H. L. Brereton
Smllersburg
Bruce
Dickens
Marton
Estherville
the Lakes
Smm Nor Mmtis
Dye Renewals for Old Bedspreads and New Stamps
Old bedspreads may be dyed and bound with contrasting color to revive their look. Colors suggested include dull blue green with orange or orange with sunlit effect in dark rooms. Dresser scarves and table covers can match the binding material. The article also notes new 13 and 14 cent stamps issued after postal rate changes and highlights the Harding and Washington portraits. Ole Solberg of Ringsted visited Friday with an unnamed companion.
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Wennesday
Postoffice Department
R. J. Dooley
York Raxor
Kerwick’s Hardware
Rock Rapids
John Galliger
Dm. Hennessy Fis
Harding
Martha Washington
Ole Solberg
Ringsted
al. Anderson
Kanmersburg
The
Emnetsburg, Ia
Silver Prince
Uaruen Qakes
Eberas
Variety Store
W. FP. Grady
Prop
SFE Rere Anne Terror
Emmetsburg, Iowa
First National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
U.S. Treasury
E. B. Soper
Jean Laughlin
Fy Kerwick
P. V. Nolan
Hh. A. Morling
Offic
Robert Laughlin
Ags’t
Alfl Kerwick Cashier
C.C. Adams
Robert Laughlin Lester T. Jackson
W.H. Godden
W. BG. Saunders HH
W. Beebe
Edw. McNally
F. H. Fordyce
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