Ruthven Mish doubles up Mallard in local games
Ruthven, Ta, Nov 28 Ruthven Mish swept a double header over Mallard boys and girls. Girls won 11 to 1 in a clean exhibition of basketball. Boys battled tightly, Ruthven holding a six point lead late. final score 14 to 13. Sisley starred for Ruthven. Mulroney stood out for Mallard. Also noted are reports of rising auto thefts in Des Moines Sioux City Council Bluffs and surrounding Iowa towns. For Rent or Sale: residence in Third ward. Phone 2a7-¢ 4 Caldwell ASL.
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Mulroney
Des Moines
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Third Ward
Giffen Insanity Claim Spurs Trial Weathered Rumors
Grant Giffen, jailed in Estherville, faces murder charges for his father’s death. Witnesses doubt insanity claims, noting his early morning ride from Ringsted to Banner, social riding with young women, and family reluctance to defend him. Father’s land near Joliet sold to Illinois, leaving Giffen with limited assets and weak local popularity.
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Ilinois
Diphtheria and Smallpox Reports Rise in Iowa Communities
The Iowa board of health notes reports in late November of diphtheria and smallpox outbreaks in about six communities with no prior cases, signaling the diseases are prevalent across the state though not necessarily epidemic. Officials say current Iowa diphtheria and smallpox cases exceed levels seen in many years.
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Eowa Board of Health
Towa
Cut in Lumber Prices in Des Moines
Sunday’s Daily Register reports lumber retail prices in Des Moines cut 80 percent since April 1 with No 1 dimension down from 77 to 54 per thousand boards. Boards and fencing drop 73 to 52 ship lap 75 to 55 shingles 12.50 to 8.50 and the best fifth from 23 to 12 amid a May 1917 rise and January peak before a general decline. Also note Murray returning to Council Bluffs after a visit home, praised for his hard work and good prospects.
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Des Moines
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