Rebuild Louvain Library Fund Fully Subscribed
The Louvain University library reconstruction in Belgium has secured 1,000,000 dollars, with an additional 125,000 dollars set aside for upkeep. The drive drew pennies from about 500,000 American schoolchildren and teachers, larger gifts from students and alumni groups, and support from various associations and staffs. The library was destroyed by German forces in World War I and while the building can be restored, priceless books were lost.
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Louvain University
Belgium
Colieitine
England
Cambridge
Oxford
Vatican
Europe
Railways cut travel deaths with safety campaigns
Policy urges railroads to expand safety drives to reduce auto crashes. Data show 1924 rail travel at 921 million passengers with 149 deaths and 15 percent fewer injuries than prior years. Calls for intensified home and school education and stricter drunk driving laws to curb fatalities.
Do Not Rock the Financial Boat in a Time of Bank Failures
The piece warns against nervous depositors causing bank failures, noting communities suffer long lasting losses. It cites Emmetsburg as an example and urges support for local financial institutions while reflecting on coal strike settlements and potential price increases for hard coal.
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Lara
Emmetsburg
Frayed French rhetoric sparks domestic debate on war memory
A floor speech in the French Chamber criticized U.S. policies as greedy and hypocritical while recalling Allied wartime aid to France. The speaker argued Americans fear aggression but cite grievances over Versailles, League of Nations, and World Court. He contrasted loans and farmer aid with European postwar gains.
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Chamber of Deputien
Marcel Cachin
United States
Great Britain
Hue
France
Iowa
League of Nations
The
World Court
League
Chicago Calls For A Second World's Fair Mayor Dever Proposes
Chicago seeks a second World’s Fair to mark the centennial since its 1834 village founding and 1887 city incorporation. Dever argues growth has been phenomenal and Chicago’s future greatness is assured. He notes the 1893 centennial fair could boost regional prestige and advertising for nearby Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Dever
Chicago
Caiesgo
Iowa
Windy City
Wisconsin
Western leaders eye 1928 aims amid relief clash
Reports from Washington say Governor Lawder and Vice President Dawes balk at Coolidge relief for farmers. They monitor western sentiment and await the outcome before pressing their 1928 nomination plans. Congressmen warn the election pledges must be kept as Iowa fears worsen rural distress.
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Lawder
Dawes
The Christmas Story Retold in Bethlehem Stable Tale
A retelling of the Bethlehem birth of Jesus describes Mary and Joseph arriving amid crowds, the stable birth, gifts from the Magi, shepherds’ wonder, and the Son of God who grew to be a teacher and savior. The piece urges keeping the Christmas spirit year round and making room for him in hearts and daily life.
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Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Joseph
Mary
Earth
Heaven
Belds
Babs
Vitae
Bae
Jesus
Florida Set for First Daily Passenger Air Line
Our citizens watching Florida events learn that America's first passenger and freight air line will operate daily starting January 4 from Tampa to Miami. The service marks a milestone in aviation with scheduled flights for both people and goods.
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Penn
Florida
America
Tampa
Improvements Planned at Sioux City Stock Yards
Improvements costing 260100 dollars will be made soon at the Sioux City stock yards. Sioux City has become among the chief stock markets of the world.
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Sioux City
Frairnal Condiments Noted In State Editor Milestone
Eatherville's Emmetaburg Democrat salutes W J Branagan terns as fortieth milestone editor. praises his fearless stance and state reputation while acknowledging shared bond with The Enterprise. gratitude for his assistance to editors remains noted and lasting.
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Eatherville Gerpring
W. J
Branagan
Tribute to W S Brenzan editor Branagan in Iowa paper
The Em Inetsburg Democrat honors its long serving editor W S Brenzan known as Branagan for his four decades of steady leadership. The note praises the Democrat as balanced and influential in northwest Iowa, wishing him longer life and continued impact.
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Rolfestow
W. S. Brenzan
Em Inetsburg Democrat
Iowa
Bro. Branagad
Evry
Democrat
Owa
Iro
Branagan
Fort Dodge Tribute to Emmetsburg Editor Branagan
Fellow newspapermen praise W I Branagan for forty years of service at the Emmetsburg Center_Red. The salutation notes his integrity and the confidence he has earned, hoping he continues in his post as he is for years to come.
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Fort Dodge Daly Messenger
W. I. Branagan
Emmetsburg
Braingan
Branagan celebrates forty years as editor of Emmetsboro paper
In Emmetsboro Palo Alto county Iowa the Estherville Vindicator and Republican notes W L Branagan completed forty years as editor and publisher of the Hamelsburg Democrat. The Democrat under Branagan has been a constructive force for upbuilding and fair in its treatment of opponents and citizens.
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Estherville
Democrat
Emmetsboro
Palo Alto
Iowa
Branagan
Forty Years of Branagan At Emmetsburg Democrat
Wary hearted bro Jaqta praises Branagan of Emmetsburg for forty years of service as editor and publisher of the Emmetsburg Democrat. The piece extols Branagan’s dedication, consistent leadership, and the paper’s standing as a premier northwest Iowa publication over four decades.
Warehouse Sealing Increase Prompts Corn Receipt Probe
Secretary Mark Thornburg reports duplicate corn receipts totaling 63 000 bushels under warehouse law raising concerns about storage compliance. Officials investigate potential overstatements and improper sealing of grain in warehouses.
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Mark Thornburg
Record set for total quantity sealed will be broken soon
Mr. Thornburg predicts a new high as credit corporations at Fort Dodge and Des Moines begin lending without local bank endorsements. Warehouses boats and sealers have been appointed in sixty five Iowa counties.
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Thornburg
Fort Dodge
Des Moines
Towa
Ouar a and McDonald Fight To Eight Round Draw
Ouar a and McDonald, welterweights from Fort Dodge and St Paul, fought an eight round draw in Fort Dodge last night on a 24 round card under American Legion Athletic club. McDonald used flashy boxing while Oura relied on heavier punches. In the six round semi final Clyde Drury of Marshalltown out pointed Phil Longo of Des Moines. Miss Cassie Laughlin, a student at Iowa State College, came home Friday evening.
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Joey O'Hara
Fort Dodge
Buddy McDonald
St Paul
American Legion Athletic Club
St. Paul
Clyde Drury
Marshalltown
Phil Longo
Des Moines
Mason City Bank Closed Saturday
The Security National Bank of Mason City closed Saturday morning after heavy losses and withdrawals. Deposits totaled about 1.5 million with 600 thousand lost since May. capital 100 thousand, surplus and profits 28 thousand. Bank officials include Attorney Senneff, Tim Donovan, J F Shaible, and E W Clark. A recent run on the bank and other nearby institutions affected the regional financial scene.
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Security National Bank of
Mason City
Senure
Wim, Donovan
J. F. Shaible
E. W. Clark
First National
John Senneff
The
Security Bank
Gordo County
Tim Donovan
New
Humboldt Wins Declamatory Contest at Humboldt
Humboldt wins the Webster City Clarion Eagle Grove Humboldt declamatory contest with 27 points, six firsts and three seconds. Bethany Lutheran Church holds Christmas worship at 11 a.m. Christmas night tree program by Sunday school at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Divine worship at 11 a.m. Theme: The Child Jesus. Luther League meets at 7:30 p.m. Confirmation class not meeting this week. Pastor M. C. Thompson invites joy and salvation.
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Humboldt
Webster City
Bethany Lutheran Church
Jesus
Luther League
Christ Child
M. C. Thompson
December 28 Woodrow Wilson Day observed nationwide
Next Monday marks Woodrow Wilson birthday with programs planned in multiple American cities. President Wilson is the focus of commemorations across various venues and communities.
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Woodrow Wilson
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