Morris Sigman dies. Storm Lake Casino owner mourned
Morris Sigman a leading New York labor figure and owner of the Casino on Storm Lake dies suddenly after years of managing the Storm Lake resort with his wife Ma. Sigman. Funeral services in New York are to be held under labor union auspices with an international escort. Sigman long led the International Garment Makers Union and fought to keep the union free from communist control during his presidency.
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Morris Sigman
New York City
Storm Lake
Sigman
Enterprise
New York
International Union
Mr. Sigman
International Garment Maker Union
Women’s Wear Daily
Igmian
Storm Lake Md
America
Oats Statistics From Buena Vista County
J. P. Bar, longtime Buena Vista County legislator, releases farm data comparing 19 acres of oats. In 1918 the 19 acres produced 1920 bushels at 65 cents per bushel and 65.65 per acre. This year the same 19 acres yield 928 bushels with the price at 18 cents per $8.64 per acre.
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J. P. Bar
Buena Vista
Sawmill woes and rummage sale alibi in sketches
A mix of humorous vignettes and local notes recounts a sawmill owner who dodges costs via relatives and asks how he lost six hundred dollars, a judge quizzing his alibi, pirates of profits, and a light look at weather, Capone, a Sioux City break‑in, and subtraction puzzles. It mentions Col David Thorpe’s ninetieth birthday, irrigation trials on the Sioux river, and a Boy Scouts board review set for August 18.
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Arkansas
Inlaw
David Thorpe
Sioux Falls
Hudson
al Capone
Liness
Sioux City
These College Girls Have Practical Ideas
From Washington the county seat of Washington county it is announced that Margaret L McCreedy and Priscilla came home from college with a definite plan in mind to start a Saturday night nursery where tired mothers might leave their babies while they shopped. RK. E. Dougherty offered the room, formerly occupied by the Rose Gray shopper. No charges are made for keeping the babies. The girls are college students with experience caring for children.
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Washington
Washington County
Margaret L McCreedy
Priscilla
RK. E. Dougherty
Autogire to Fly at Iowa State Fair Des Moines
The Autogire, a new marvel of aviation, will perform daily at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 24 to September 4. Exhibits include a $13,000 ship that takes off nearly vertically, hovers briefly, and lands in very small spaces, with close public inspection during the fair. It has previously wowed crowds at national air shows and even the White House lawn, thanks to its windmill-like rotor blades that allow slow-speed sustainment and independent blade operation.
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Iowa
Des Moines
White House
Washington, D. C
Glider Demonstration Showcases New Aircraft Model
A new glider model will be demonstrated in front of the grandstand, landing near the crowd to highlight the latest developments in aviation technology and sailplane design. The event aims to illustrate advances in aerodynamics and performance for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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Aeronautine
Farm Board Criticized For 25 Cent Wheat Policy
A letter denounces the Farm Board for buying farmers wheat at 25 cents a bushel after spending millions to hold 200 million bushels, claiming the agency preys on farmers while draining taxpayers and failing to stabilize prices. It accuses officials of skimming profits, pressuring farmers, and using storage to cover poor decisions.
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Farm Board
Farry Board
Big Bridge Dedicated in Union County Afton Iowa
Afton Iowa opened and dedicated a cantilever bridge across the Burlington tracks on U.S. 269 July 14. Banquet honored W D Archie of Sidney new State Highway commissioner. Archie and town officials first to drive across. Bridge built by Jensen Construction Kimballton 216 feet long with 24 foot roadway five foot sidewalks. Abutments 108 feet. Span heavy with 144 tons steel 870 barrels cement 500 tons gravel 450 tons sand. 9000 rivets used since construction started January 1.
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Burlington Tracks
Afton
Iowa
W. D. Archie
Sidney
State Highway Commission
Archie
Afton Bridge
Jensen Construction Company
Kimballton
Hothge
Senator’s wife pays fine after traffic law breach
From Corning Iowa, the wife of a United States senator from Montana was fined in Wyoming Iowa for speeding. She declared immunity from arrest yet paid a $5 fine plus costs, while an editor notes the law applies to all. The piece argues elites should set a common example.
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Corning
Iowa
Dan Turner
L. Gauthier
Jones County
United States
Montana
Wyoming
Burter K. Wheeler
Salmon Swift Swimmer
A short distance salmon is the swiftest fish, capable of traveling at 25 oles per hour.
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