Alleged Lindbergh Kidnap Plot Leads to Two Arrests
Roanoke police held Joe Bryant 19 and Norman Harvey 24 after questioning them in a case tied to an extortion attempt for 17000 from Charles Lindbergh Jr. The suspects, seen handling a dummy package at a bank, were caught with a mysterious note and a fake check. Authorities say the letters referenced the Lindbergh kidnapping plan.
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Hold
Charles Lindbergh
Roanoke
Bryant
Harvey
Ten
Te State and City Bank
City Hall
Chicago White Sox to Pass Through Denison en Route West
The Chicago White Sox touring party traveling to Pasacems California for spring training will pass Denison at 1 29 p m Friday February MM over the Northwestern railroad. The party includes club president Louis Comisker and his family, vice president Harry Grebiner, and all western players. Red Fiber of Cascatie Iowa plans to helm Cedar Rapids leg of trip.
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Chicago White Sox
Denison
Pasacems
California
Pridar
Northwestern Railroad
Lub
Louis Comisker
Harry Grebiner
Red Fiber
Cascatie
Towa
Cedar Rapids
Fire damages Fonda building of Dr Maloney
Dr Maloney of Fonda suffered a bad fire loss last Wednesday morning in the Dr A P Maloney building. The blaze started in the basement furnace room and spread enough to cause sagging and collapse of a floor while damaging the structure and furniture.
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Dr. Maloney
Fonda
Dr. A P. Maloney
Muscovites Plan Big Ceremonial February 16
The Muscovites of Spirit Lake announce a large ceremonial at Spirit Lake on Saturday February 16. The imperial order of Muscovites is described as the oldest national playground organization of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs west of the Ohio River. It operates a funeral benefit and expects wide attendance from surrounding areas.
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Spirit Lake
Imperial Order of Muscovites
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs
Ohio River
Pocahontas Taxpayers Discuss Large Tax Reductions
The Pocahontas county figures show taxpayers will pay 603 999 05 this year, down 110 426 38 from 1932 and 375 499 50 from 1931. The reduction equals 2725 percent versus two years ago and 1545 percent versus 1932, indicating a major cut in expenditures by officials.
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Pocahontas
Train Nearly Wrecks Milwaukee Station at McGregor
A Milwaukee bound freight derailed seven loaded cars after a boxcar wheel broke near McGregor station on Saturday. The car struck the building and splintered an oil tank car frame but no injuries were reported. Slow movement and cold weather are blamed for the failure.
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McGregor Station
Milwaukee Railroad
McGregor
Persan
Spencer Firemen Pay Schedule Reduced by City Council
Spencer city council voted to cut firefighter pay, setting the chief’s first hour at 63.0 dollars and reducing the overall hourly rate for all hours beyond the first. The plan also lowers pay for additional hours, with further reductions for firefighters.
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Spencer
Noar Las Meade
Lindberghs Leaving America for France
Since the Roanoke capture of two alleged kidnapers Col. Charles A. Lindbergh plans to move to France where he will establish his future home. The Lindberghs are undecided about exact location but friends say they may settle on the country’s southern coast.
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Roanoke
Col
Charles A. Lindbergh
France
Lindberghs
Senator Wheeler On Currency In a Speech On International Trade
Senator Wheeler, speaking in a defensive tone about currency values, warns how depreciated currencies can lower production costs for exports. He uses a Canada US shoe trade example to show how exchange rates affect import and export costs and argues such depreciation gives exporting countries a commercial edge. The speech highlights domestic impact on American manufacturers and the challenges of currency movements.
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Wheeler
Hobtar
Japan
Boston
Toronto
Doal
Canada
United States
Dolar
Cold Weather Disturbs Calimar Town Square Pavement
Severe cold rose pavement on Calimar town square breaking an electric light cable. Mazy city suffered lights out for a couple of nights. A daughter born Wednesday of last week to Mr and Mrs Ernnest Osking of Ringsted. Jens Knudson of Rolfe plans to move to a warmer climate and will hold a closing sale on his farm this week.
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Calimar
Mazy City
Ernnest Osking
Ringsted
Jens Knudson
Rolfe
Funeral in North Washington for John Pickar at 73
List of mourners includes Leonard Schumacher, Joe Schu amacher, Gertrude and Jean, Mrs Laubenthal, Mrs Joan Gal leger, Mr and Mrs C Girres and Eleanor of Mallard. The uncle John Pickar died Sunday at age 73 leaving a large family of wife six sons four daughters and 26 grandchildren. All residents in the North Washington area attended.
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North Washington
Leonard Schumacher
Joe Schuamacher
Gertrude
Jean
Laubenthal
Joan Galleger
C. Girres
Eleanor of Mallard
John Pickar
Pickar
Ausland Kirschner Case Settled in Esthville Court
Estherville court Saturday morning ruled in the landlord and tenant account by Una Ausland of this place against George Kirschner that the defendant pay 215 dollars to Una Ausland and that the two share court costs. Mrs Ausland was represented by Kelly Spies and the defendant by J W Morse.
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Ausland
Dr Kulp Addresses Titonka P T A On Taxation
Dr. D. B. Kulp of this city spoke to the Titonka P T A Monday on taxation. He presented himself as an authority on the subject and gave listeners much to think about.
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Dr. Kulp
Titonka
D. B. Kulp
Clay County obtains gasoline contract award
The Cities Service company of Groux City wins the county gasoline contract for Clay County cars trucks and road machinery at 5.2 cents below the posted station price. The Lawson Oil company of Spencer is awarded the oil furnishing contract.
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Clay
Cities Service Company
Groux City
Clay County
Lawson Oi Company
Spencer
Farmers Holiday Association Meeting Postponed to Feb 16
The Farmers Holiday Association meeting in Emmetsburg township originally set for February 10 at the Fife school house is moved to Thursday evening February 16 at 8 p m weather permitting. The purpose is to organize the township and several good speakers will attend. Everyone is invited.
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Farmers’ Holiday Ass'n
Farmers Holiday Association
Fife
Emmetsburg
Spies and Ruby Reach Out of Court Settlement
Out of court settlement reached Friday in Estherville between Carl Spies of Groebinger and Lester Ruby of Wallingford. Ruby agreed to vacate March first and hand over 20 shoats to Spies. Spies’ counsel was Kelly d Spies of Emmetsburg. Ruby was represented by Fudge N Lee of Emmetsburg. Rent near 856 dollars was cancelled.
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Spies
Ruby
Estherville
Carl Spies
Groebinger
Lester Ruby
Wallingford
Spies Place
Kelly d& Spies
Emmetsbure
Mr. Ruby
Fudge N. J. Lee
Jack Higley Speaks on Bonus at Fenton Legion Meeting
Jack Higley, a leading local Legion worker, spoke at the Fenton post meeting on the need for immediate payment of the bonus. About 65 businessmen and fathers attended an oyster stew supper followed by talks. Mayor Krause supported immediate payment after Higley’s remarks.
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Jack Higley
Legion
Fenton
Higley
American Legion
Graham
Krause
Halsten family visits mother in Fairmont Minnesota
Mr and Mrs Cecil Halsten and family of Fairmont Minnesota spent one day with Mrs Ed Halsten and other local relatives and friends. St Cecelias of Algona defeated Corpus Christi 32 to 23 at Algona Friday night in a hard fought basketball game. Waldorf Junior College boys won their third straight Hawkeye conference game at Forest City defeating Webster City Junior College 27 to 21.
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Cecil Halsten
Fairmont
Minnesota
Mr. Halsten
Ed Halsten
St. Cecelia's
Algona
Corpus Christi
Waldorf Junior College
Forest City
Webster City
Algona City Council Cuts Light Rates Significantly
Algona city council votes a 15 percent cut in city light and power rates effective immediately. Bills paid by the 20th receive 29 percent discount. minimum charges drop for both general and farm rates. Municipal plant produced 1,800,000 kWh last year. Rate schedule details show various blocks and discounts, with a projected revenue impact if consumption does not rise.
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Algona
J. W. Kelly
City Water and Light
Des Moines
K. W
H. P
K.w
High School Girls Can Win University Scholarships in Meat Story Contest
Iowa high school girls are invited to enter the National Meat Story contest offering university scholarships and prizes. The 1993 event, sponsored by the National Live Stock and Meat Board, closes March 16 and is judged by noted home economics authorities.
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Iowa
National, Live Stock and Meat Board
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Frances Swain
American Home Economics Association
United States
Marke Stanbury
Burlington
Freedom Township Farm Bureau Meets February Twenty First
The Freedom township Farm Bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting February 21 at Center school. A program includes a report of the state convention a musical booklet King of Crops and special musical selections. Lunch will be served by the committee. Publicity chairman announces.
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Freedom Township Farm Bureau
Center School
Lamch
Freedom Busy Bees Meet at Dammann Home
The Freedom Busy Bees met at Louise and Elizabeth Dam mann's home on Saturday February 12. After the business session and group singing, refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting is scheduled for March 11 with Gertrude Schumaker.
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Freedom Busy Bees
Dammann
Louise
Elizabeth Dammann
Sessio
Gertrude Schumaker
Service Star Legion Lunch Feb 18 Observance
The Service Star Legion observes Washingtons birthday on Saturday February 18 at the E. P. hall in this city serving choice of sandwiches and coffee or Washington pie and coffee from 3 to 7 p.m. Everyone is invited.
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Service Star Legion
Washington
E. P. Hall
Duus Visits Democrat Office In Graettinger
P. J. Duus of Graettinger called at the Democrat office Monday forenoon in a pleasant visit.
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P. J. Duus
Graettinger
Democrat
Dr W W Beam Patient at Webster City Hospital
The Rolfe Arrow notes that Dr W W Beam of Rolfe remains a patient in Hamilton county hospital at Webster City. An operation may be needed later. Mr and Mrs Leo Buttemore of West Bend called in the city Saturday afternoon.
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W. W. Beam
Hamilton County
Webster City
Leo Buttemore
West Bend
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