Interesting Iowa News on smoking statistics and Dillinger chase
Jarnagin reports on Iowa smoking statistics showing April purchases of 4,763,012 packs and 95,278,240 cigarettes. He notes that Adams county residents would average 304 cigarettes daily per person if all April Iowa smokes were there. Art Snyder in Emmetsburg is mistaken for John Dillinger by five men.
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Iowa
Corning
Adams County
Art Snyder
Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Charles City
John Dillinger
Snyder
Dillinger
Rolfe farmer sells record colt for $240 in county
Elmer Simonsen of Rolfe sold a roan two year old colt weighing 1,570 pounds to H. P. Alcorn of Adair for 240 dollars setting a local price record. The colt, purchased as a foal, had outstanding appearance and fine blood. Reports say strong demand for high quality horses and mules with rising prices.
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Elmer Simonsen
Rolfe
Pocahontas County
H. P. Alcorn
Adair
Simonsen
Raccoon Mischief and Fire Spark Thefts Spark Local Notes
Des Moines resident L A Thompson keeps a playful eight month old raccoon that loves goldfish and shiny objects. The animal pockets coins and trinkets from guests, stashing them in shoes or dark corners. Frank Backenbun and Myron Stevens are also named in local anecdotes. A Hampton county truck fire blamed on rolling metal parts may have started from sparks. A nearby post office move prompts parcel post rate questions and changes.
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L. A. Thompson
Des Moines
Post Office Moves South in Dubuque Shifts Parcel Rates
In Dubuque the new post office sits three blocks farther south, placing it in a different parcel post zone. A 70 pound package to Chicago or Des Moines drops from 1.47 to 84 cents, with northern routes raised proportionately. CHIT McDougall, famed publicity and advertising man, is tied to the circus circuit this summer with Ringling Bros Ba llum and Bailey and Al G Barnes.
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Dubuque
Dubuque County
Chicago
Des Moines
Chit McDougall
Towa
McDougall
Hazelton
Buchanan County
Ringling Bros.Barnum and Bailey Circus
al G. Barnes Circus
Europe
Vienna
Paris
London
Stockholm
Copenhagen
Hollywood
Five Kittens Born with Siamese-like Joined Twins in Pershing
Pershing residents report a tabby cat owned by Shorty Johnson gave birth to five kittens four of which are conjoined by skin tissue in Siamese twin fashion. The fifth is normal. All are healthy and may become valuable curiosities. Nearby veteran Jens M Sorensen of Algona Iowa received a long-awaited France medal notice for distinguished service at St Mihiel and Meuse Argonne. He served in the 4th infantry, Fourth division, including Chateau Thierry, Meuse Argonne, St Mihiel, and the second battle of the Marne.
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Pershing
Marion County
Tabby
Jens M. Sorensen
Algona
Kossuth
France
St. Mihiel
Meuse-Argonne
Sorensen
4Tth
Chatteau Thierry
Meuse- Argonne
Marne
Robbery gone cold and a dry lake reveal a buried safe
Four years after James Moon’s farm safe was stolen with 700 dollars and Liberty bonds missing the hidden safe was found in Summit Lake. Rex Wielder now Union County auditor administered Moon’s estate. A bridge drop explains the waterlogged chest with dirt inside. A Waverly prank ends with a boy trapped by dirt but rescued unharmed. Atlantic man questions befriending dogs after a store dog incident leaves Cockshoot fending off a cat attack.
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James Moon
Macksburg
Madisonounty
Moon
Rex Wildler
Union County
Creston
Summit Lake
Waverly
Bremer County
Iph Cockshoot
Atlantic
Cass County
Cyensweet
DeMolays Edge Seee In Tight Friday Diamond Tilt
The DeMolays played a strong game on Friday night on the league diamond. The Shomonmt ten noted the DeMolay squad’s improved ball handling and forced action in a seven inning effort.
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Piremen Uy
Stuker Tec
Stahler and Shomont Triumph In City League Play
The Stahler team built a 4-0 lead, then held off a DeMolay rally to win 9 7. Kreeb hit a homer for DeMolay but Stahler and Shomont also won earlier in the week in inter city contests. Upcoming games include Stahlers at Tipton June 7 and several matches through May 30.
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Stahlers
Stahler
Kreeb
Matthiessen
Aeb
Tipton
Powers Produce
Shomont
Martello Downs Local Nine In Slugfest 10 8
Martello defeated Monticello 10 to 8 in a league game at Monticello on a sunny afternoon. Martello built early lead with five runs in two frames and two more in the fifth, but Monticello tied it 7 7 in the sixth. Monticello and Martello traded runs in the seventh before Martello pulled away with runs in the eighth and ninth. Hayes and Armstrong homered. C Rhatigan led Monticello with four singles. Batteries Martello Carlson Miller Michaels. Monticello Bartlett Smith Oltman.
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Martello
Monticello
Hayes
Armstrong
C. Rhatigan
Martelle
Carlson
Miller
Michaels
Bartlett
Smith
Oltman
Mayberry Seeks Jones County Supervisor Nomination
Republican candidate H. J. Mayberry announces candidacy for the Jones County Board of Supervisors in the June primaries for the 1935 term. He emphasizes lifelong ties to the county and promises honest economical administration if nominated.
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Jones County
Board of Supervisors
H. J. Mayberry
John Folkers
Wayne Township
Local Doctor’s Posthumous Stomach Cure Story
A bygone specialist famed for a stomach remedy is retold as a cure for ulcers gas and bloating. The piece recalls grateful letters from years past and claims thousands benefited, inviting readers to request the prescription via a mail box address.
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Ss Oisler
Delhi
St. Paul
Palmer's
Faithful Sunday Services Across Town Churches
Local churches announce May 27 worship schedules including St Matthew's, St Joseph's Prairieburg, Wayne Zion, Sacred Heart, St John's Evangelical Lutheran, Congregational, Presbyterian, Methodist, and Reformed. Services include Holy Communion, English and German rites, confessions, Sunday schools, and planned events.
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St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Wayne ‘Zion
St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran
Paul T. Gutknecht
Trinity
Church Kitchen Shower Seeks Donors and Help
A church announces a kitchen shower to furnish necessary dishes and utensils. All ladies are invited to assist, and those wishing to contribute are asked to contact Mrs Tendick to learn what is needed.
Viva Villa opens Paramount four day run with Beery cast
The Paramount Cedar Rapids launches Viva Villa starring Wallace Beery Fay Wray and a large cast including Leo Carillo Stuart Irwin George E Stone and Joseph Schilkraut in a five run that highlights a two year production with 19000 miles of on location shoots. The program also features Melody in Spring May 29 31 with radio favorite Lanny Ross and Manhattan Melodrama June 1 with Clark Gable William Powell and Myrna Loy. Also noted Sweden's ten year highway program aimed at building one of Europe’s best systems.
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Viva
Lanny Ross
Paramount
Cedar Rapids
Manhattan
Clark Gable
William Powell
Myrna Loy
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Myron Stevens
Sac
Frank Backenbun
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Vane
Agiaks
Guy Pou
Hampton
F . County
Garrison
Wyat
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Efensen
Doane Fhaie Cuerlee
Oilers
Stanler
Firemen
Mon
DeMolay
Midgets
Martello Downs
Royal George
Enouire
Edward J. Heeren
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Prairieburg
Stephen J. Kucera
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
N. Sycamore Street
A. L. Lorenz
Congregational Church
Samuel G. Gutensohn
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Christian Endeavor
Union
Our Church
Monticello High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wm. J. Macaulay
George Tracy
Epworth League
Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Paramount News
Sweden
Kate Maurice
C. L. van Meter
Adolph Ehrisman
Fred Shover
Wilcox & Son
Newton Parrott
Meeker
Marvin Bartlett
Louis Nouzak
A. M. Maurice
The
Kissick Co
3Rd St. NE
E. E. Reed
G. W. Eiben
Ann's Cafe
F. L. Lehman
West First Street
J. Francis Reid
Tam
Chestnut
Morris
Victor Graphaphone and
Speed King
Airdale
Francis Reid
L. P. Waddick
Nature
Palmer’s Drug Store
Orpah Cramer
Gerhard Freece
Leutenant
A. J. Ambuchl
Renk
Amber Savings Bank
Adolph Schoon
Amber
E. A. Hubbard
Cliff Main
Meyer's Produce Company
Estray
E. R.” Brand
Roy Snell
Scotch Grove
J. Newmann
2Nd St
Clinton
Farmers’ Grain Company
Center Junction
Irene Dunne
Man Is
Mine
Spencer Tracy
Matinee Ik
Joe Fisher
J Brown
Ofa Sailor
Walt Disney
Jean Parker
Jin
Robert Young
Mystery Squadron
Howard
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Stuhlers
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