Greeley shoppers show holiday rise says businessmen
Read statements from Harry Hibbs of Hibbs Clothing and other local merchants on how Christmas season shopping in Greeley outpaced 1931 in volume though dollars lagged due to lower prices. Owners from Penney, Rucker Service, Wallace Drug, Toffler Motor, and Rex Cafe report increased sales, more customers, and optimism for 1932 with unemployment and car demand noted.
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Greeley
Harry Hibbs
The
Hibbs Clothing Company
Grealey
Greclay
Saya
Mr. Wibba
E. L
Wallace Saga
L. Wallace
Wallace, Drog Company
Jad ‘ BreRdy
E. Q. Jones
HQ. Jones
Rex Cafe
Roy V. Sihith
Roy V. Smith
J. We Smits & Son
County Clerk Ends 1931 With Record Rush
Weld County Clerk Harley Grable reported a record end of year rush with 776 automobile license renewals and over 1800 transactions including sales and general licensing. The busy day crowded the lobby and staff balanced the day’s books by 5 30 p.m as crowds swelled.
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Weld County Clerk's Office
Iiggent
Colorado
Gah
Automobile Scenses
Operateora Mcenses
Atten
Harley Grable
Boy Taken for Ride in Nation's Capital
A 15-year-old high school boy was found unconscious in Rock Creek Park with hands and feet bound by tape, mouth gagged with cloth, and faces covered. A passing motorist heard groans and found him as rain drenched him. he recalled standing on a street corner about 11 last night and later learned he had been forcibly restrained and drugged.
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Washington
Rock Creek Park
Bromelow Golkaski
Jap Cavalry on Outskirts of Chinshow
Japanese cavalry reached the outskirts of Chinshow in Manchuria after advancing from a brigade encamped on the north bank of the Talung River. No resistance met. Chin ego defenders abandoned the walled city, with Japanese intent to take it tomorrow. Major General Miyake indicated the campaign would continue against bandits west of the Liao river as needed. Deputy arrests robber near La Salle. two other local thefts reported in Frederick district.
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Associated Press
Manchuria
Talung
Chinshow
Chins
Ryer
Phere
Chinego
Taling
Great Wall
Shanhatkwan
Miyake
Cole
Attit
Honjo
Associated
Pregs
London
Paris
Liao River
Ewing Addresses Kiwanis on Oil Field Progress
J C Wing keynoted the Weld County Kiwanis luncheon praising a geological theory of oil formation and deposition. He noted the field has not proven a money maker yet but has already brought in over a million dollars to the county, aiding farmers and business. Lewy L Stimson and Ming Dura provided music. New officers will be installed with Clay Apple as president.
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J. C.wing
Weld
Ewing
Dole Jara
Fog
Wwe
Lewy L. Stimson
Ming Dura
Kiwanla Club
Kimcheon
Fourth Victim of Air Wreck Dies of Injury
Springfield Ohio June 1 W. D. Wieback of Griffin net a salesman died from injuries after a Cleveland connection passenger plane wreck near here last night Three others died when pulled from the wreck The pilot remained critically injured Wieback died at 6 AM
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Springfield
Cleveland
W. D. Wieback
Giucinnet
Here
Wlobnels
Heat Wave Devastates Australian Regions
Melbourne dispatch reports one of the worst heat waves in Australia. Adelaide endured the hottest day in 50 years with temperatures around 80 degrees. Widespread fires in western New South Wales caused extensive damage and an estimated 20,000 sheep died.
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Australia
Melbourne
Adelaide
New South Wales
Three Killed as Cave Falls During Party
A cave collapse near Waterloo Ohio during New Year celebrations killed three men and injured two others. The deceased are Samuel Cooper Amos Woolum and Parly Caapar. The injured are Roy Woolum and Jol Woolum, brothers of Amos. The Woolum family and father George Woolum were gathering firewood when the cave roof caved in amid a roaring fire. George escaped and alerted others as Amos died at once. The victims were taken to a Waterbury medical establishment.
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Treas
Waterloo
Tan
Samuel Cooper
Amos Woolum
Parly Caapar
Roy
Jol Woolum
Amos
Woollam Brothers
Willd Jol Woblin
Wyatt Nab 2 in Downtown Whiskey Bust
Ammle Mirramor and C A Thompson were nabbed by sheriff deputies at downtown roaming liquor area Thursday evening and jailed on possession of whiskey with paraphernalia. They claimed to be undercover workers for the federal prohibition department, according to county jail officials.
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Ammle Mirramor
C. A. Thompson
Sheriet W
Federal Prohibition Department
Snowy Western States Mark New Year Arrival
Western United States sees heavy snow and cold as the new year begins. California coast to the Sierras reports snow and forecasted storms reach Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana while Rexburg Idaho searches for missing Relph Vikstad. Snow blankets eastern regions including Colorado and Kansas with authorities helping residents and noting casualties and hardships.
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Sante Claus
United States
California
Sierras
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Rexburg
Ida
Relph Vikstad
White Owl Butte
Wwilte Oil Butte
Pikarnd
Montana
Spokane
Waho
Tellee City
Calif
Trackee Canyon
Isa
John Malcolm
Janip
Calorago
Deen Ariits
Lena Haas
Cortez
Colo
Kansas
Colorado
Texas
Tub
Prairie Wells Delays Reported In Oil Well Trials
Reports from Gearhart Thursday night describe delays as crews attempt to retrieve gear from Prairie Oil & Gas Co's Prairie Well. The pipe and care barrel were found empty, a second core attempt planned for Thursday night. Elevator parts hindered operations at Dorothy Mordler well while three inch drill pipe was removed. Slow progress continued at the Continental Gadbols well with drilling toward the Muddy sand facing lost roots.
Gandhi May Be Deported to Tiny Eastern Island
Bombay reports say Mahatma Gandhi could be arrested within 48 hours and deported to a remote eastern island far from the mainland. His ally Mini Madeline Slade and secretary Mahadev Desai would accompany him if true, making the move highly public.
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Gandhi
Bombay
Mahatma Gandghi
Mini Madeline
Au- Slade
Prises
Mahadev Basal
Mahatma
Norte
Harry Wyatt Dies in San Diego at 49
Harry Mos Wyatt of Greeley died Thursday in San Diego due to heart trouble. Funeral services will be in San Diego Saturday with interment there. He was born July 8, 1882, son of the late D B Wyatt, long prominent Greeley stockman, and had worked in wholesale produce. He moved to California about two years ago and leaves two wives, Ben Wyatt, Jim Wyatt, a brother Jesse Wyatt of Denver, and uncles Frank Wyatt and other relatives.
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Harry Mos Wyatt
Joiyo
Greeley
San Diego
Tates Granty
Mr. Wyatt
D.B
I Rothschild
Harry Wyatt
Greeny Hike Lodge
Blue Lodge
Manaury
Wyatt
Miarst
Eva Sexton Wyatt
Emma Lou Wyatt
Ben
Jim Wyatt
Brokler
Jesse Wyatt
Denver
L. B
Frank Wyatt
Lves
Lowlaton, Inc
California
Star Football Injury Shocks Bay Area Crowd
In San Francisco on New Year’s Day Ralph Bates, former University of Oregon and San Francisco Olympic club football standout, suffered serious injuries after plunging from a window sill at a party. Coach Percy Locey and others report Bates was seen near the window when the fall occurred. another man Joseph Hughes, 25, also injured in the same incident. Local stations note a Pillar of Dire event to be held later in the week.
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San Francisco
Ralph Bates
University of Oregon
Percy Locey
Bates
Joseph Hughes
Uyfal
Zatal
Four More Affected by Bug Mixture
Victims linked to grasshopper poison in a Crook farm barn mix. Five more farm stands in Crook, Colo, show illness from inhaled mist. two in serious condition. Names listed include Harry Robertson, Henry Robertson, Harold Robertson, George McKalvey, Victor McCrnele, Donald K. Kingenn, Lee Garber, Allen Lynch, Murrell Stephens, and B D McClelland. Baby treated under state workmen’s compensation provisions. several patients sent home, others hospitalized.
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Rosa
Denver
Olson
Crook
Harry Roberton
Henry A. Robertson
Harold Robertson
Georga, McKalvey
Victor McCrnele
Donald K. Kingenn
Lee Garber
Allen Lynch
Murrell Stephena
B.D. McClelland
Aunte Industrial Commission
Ander
Atata Workmen's Compensation Fund
Mrs De Haas 90 Dies Here Friday
Mrs Margaret Elizabeth Bohersey De Haas aged 90 died Friday morning at her daughter’s home in Gray. A longtime resident of Kersey and Grovity she lived 80 years with her husband the late Charles P. De Haas and later with daughter Mrs. Daisy Craypecken. Funeral at Maxy’s at 10 40 AM Saturday. body shipped to Burlington Iowa for interment with son-in-law George Fuuck accompanying.
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Margaret Elizabeth Bohersey de Haity
Va. D
Gray
Bo Hone
Kersey and
Grovity
George Funck
Willie
Daisy Cnyppecken
Burlington
de Haas
Port
Mer Patanth
Youny
Charles P. da
de Hunsta
Carkpecken
George Irvin
Allan Mark
Olifford Quackenbush
Maxy
Beorge Fuuck
Bomb menace prompts nationwide police hunt
Police launch extensive manhunt after discovery of five or more explosive devices mailed to Chicago Cleveland Detroit and Youngstown. Two blasts in Gaston area killed two and seriously wounded a third. several Italian officials and associates targeted. Packages intercepted prevented loss of life as authorities trace the plot to Italian organizations embedded in major cities.
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Fodemt
Malld Express
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Youngstown
Gaston
Papastouke
Charles Weayver
Offtcn
Oacar Durante
Aditor
L'Tlulin
Profaciet
Chicago Board of Education
Chist
William Shoemaker
Nag Pelig
Giuenoppi Caatruccio
Consanl
Tony Musto
Associated Press
Ugo Bernt Canani
Agnovintot Prega
Itallai Came
Trinidad Bomb Blast Destroys Home and Store
An explosion in Trinidad randomly demolished the Dionisio family home and a neighborhood grocery, leaving debris across yards as authorities probe a possible home-made bomb. The Mongo family was away. no motive or national link yet identified, with fire crews fighting flames for hours before the blaze was controlled.
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Trinidad
Colo
R. Dionisly
Mongo
Dny
Stern
Ivpig
Dionfaio
Pollee
Plvenun
Dloutslo
Bombs sent to several cities amid explosive alert
Packages seized and warnings issued as police traced explosive devices mailed from New York to Chicago Cleveland and Detroit. Aimed at Italo American targets, one envelope bore a Los Angeles style address. Authorities advised heightened security and continued checks on express deliveries.
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Harry Ti
Gaston
New York
Cleveland
Additton
Ohio
Dutante Bom
Carla Fablo
Italo Americay
Fin
Street
Expressve
Gustruvain
Sheridan Road
Woshington
Anbigny
Ambagaador de Martino
Albert J. Headley
Washington
Philadelphia
Harry 5. McDevitt
Midge McDevitt
Otisado Spartavo
Porels
Dino Grandi
Tuly
Itler
Spartneo
Lincoln man arrested on embezzlement charge
W. D. Sco flald, 81, was arrested here today on a charge of embezzling $278 from the Fort Morgan Tunes of Fort Morgan. Cole To Address Ministers Too. W. D. Gole will speak at the bilateral meroration Monday at 10 o'clock.
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Lincoln
W. D. Scoflald
Charee
Fort
Morgan Tunes
Fort Morgan
Local Buyers Pay to Farmers
Local buyers are paying farmers for their goods in a Friday market report. The item notes small-scale trading activity with emphasis on direct seller pricing and local commerce. No specific names, dates beyond Friday, or locations are provided in the readable text.
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O. G. Edward
Jd. C. Penney Company
Grealay
O. G. Edwards
Penney Company
Mr. Edwarda
Toy Rucker
Ray Rucker
Rucker
Huntress
Toffisr
Snes
Hagens i
DB. A. Tattler
Toffler Motor Company
P. C. Mann
Singa
M. Fowlkes
Bickens-Preston Clotling Company
Gresley
Stuyt
R. M. Fowlkes
Pickens-Fronton
Chinchow
M. BH. Brewer
la Balle
Sherriff Z. Hammond
Union Pacific
Laramie
Nat Freight
LaSalle
Luremle
Brewer
Kart Colling
Frederick
Frederick Distric
Fredericl
Dacona
Tribune
Maruha
Kotohiro Kanla
Emperor Hirohito
High Sierras
Truckee
Cal
Sierra Nevada
Tov
Wolfsang
KPO
Aa Wag
Michigan
Great Northern
Sorina Wheat
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