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Newspaper
Sioux City Register
Location
Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1924
Page
5
Report from New York describes a short, cordial exchange as J Davis and Willi e the Wa White meet the commoner after a nomination. Davis asks about a conve nd they shake hands and Bryan offers thanks and readiness to assist in private matters.
A Social News feature follows eight Panama jungle Indians brought to New York by the Richard O Marsh expedition. The children, including Marguerite Alo and Chepu, remain silent and puzzled as crowds observe them. They adapt slowly to luxury rooms at the Waldorf Astoria while showing little curiosity about modern life.
The Register invites readers to join a seven car prize campaign running seven weeks from now. Participants must fill nomination forms and return them to the Campaign Manager at 15 Pearl Street. Early entrants gain advantages, with details available by telephone 58825.
Aston July 1 St Marys Catholic church held a social in honor of Rev Fr Brune marking 40 years since his ordination. He was presented a purse. ordained July 11 1881 in Dubuque and came to Avon October 4 1896. Parish growth includes a large church and school valued around 200000 with debt cleared.
A winding report notes a midsize gathering of book lovers from Flora and neighboring states for a weeklong convention. Speakers will discuss mid western life topics and historical pages. The event centers on the Mississippi region with sessions across river sites and a national park-inspired pageant.
The American Bar Association selects Hughes Adams Coleman Fell Hargest Miller Des Moines Cheyenne Paul Minneapolis to fill four vacant executive offices. The leaders will represent the association in London and present the Blackstone memorial to British barristers.
An article discusses Mme de Tukine’s view that clothing should reflect a woman’s natural self rather than latest styles. It argues fashion driven by personality and honest fit, warns against garments chosen for trend alone, and depicts how mannequins tailor styles to individual figures.
Victoria July 10 British Columbia's farming gains lift the province as farm output valued at 25,000,000 plus rises 4,000,000 over prior year. Dairy and creamery products total 25,154,604 with milk 11,054,390 gallons. Fruit value climbs to 6,043,976 driven by apples. Grain 2,966,21 fodder 12,812.72 vegetables 5,853,626. Climate and soil diversity foster settlement in Bulkeley and central valleys.
A band of hip Shooters raided Alton on July 11 and wrecked the Last Chance saloon balcony and beveled glass, leaving the historic bar ruined and no longer in use. The town has largely emptied its former saloons since the enforcement of the oe law, with this last survivor now joining bygone bars.
In Des Moines Judge W. G. Bonner states Polk County has surpassed Reno with a record of divorce decrees. The article notes a busy day in which several decrees were signed and the judge declared his intentions regarding further actions.
Gen Raphaelo de Nogales a Venezuelan ex general staff member warns in the Lokalanziger that a future war would be fought largely on Mexican and Panamanian soil. He predicts Mexico Central America Cuba Haiti and Tanganyika allied with Japan and urges the United States to halt its Wall Street policy and withdraw troops from Central American soil.
St Louis July 11 Sheridan Carlisle head of Missouri progressive group telegraphs that Robert M La Follette would join Gov Charles W Bryan of Nebraska as running mate on an independent ticket. The note says a Davis Bryan ticket would win the presidency and that endorsing Bryan could carry western states and northern areas. Families reunite at Wissins homestead South English Iowa with Mra Bade Wiggins and five children among attendees.
Cedar Rapids Iowa July saw four editions of the Cedar Rapids Republican tested by student reporters from State University of Iowa. Misa Havel Samuelson served as managing editor with 16 editors and staffers in the editorial room. Fred J Yazel Sr. will succeed his father as managing editor and will depart to become professor of journalism at the state university on July 14 after a two year tenure with the Republican.
At Floyd post American Legion meeting in Alton Illinois this week members voted to establish a tourist park for the city. The post was given a city ground strip on the north edge and a $60 donation from the club for park setup. Legion members will install water lights cooking facilities and peaches preparing the site to be ready by week’s end.
Fairfield Iowa July 11 Parsons College surveys show potential fall attendance near 5600, up about 100 from last year. The college uses a long term progress chart to forecast enrollments and notes last year 88 freshmen planned to enroll by mid July, with current responses indicating another rise.
Hull, Ta, July 11. City officials ordered and received a complete fire fighting upgrade. A new auto fire truck, fresh hoses, and a remodeled building to house the gear have been tested. Total cost around 8,090.
Griswold Iowa July 13 Kasine Smith a minor was awarded a medal for saving her sister from drowning during a Fourth of July program Ray Smith of Grisso presented the award Berina Company of Et Lovin donated the medal in the city event
OCR fragment reports Iowa corn crop down 26 percent from normal, versus 91 percent a year ago. Mentions telegraph or porting service notes and a 12 percent figure in comparison, with unclear references to Bayvse Jer tele 16-085.
Mrs Mollie Clark 77 of Fairburg Nebraska died at her daughter Mrs George Mage in South Sioux City after a prolonged illness. She is survived by three daughters Mrs Homer Thompson of Chansex City Mo Mrs Charles Simpting of Lincoln Neb and Mrs George Muge and five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. The body is at Westcott's mortuary and will be taken to Farburg Nebraska this afternoon for burial.
July 12 Mason City hosts joint conventions of postoffice clerks and Sioux City letter carriers with the Iowa State Federation of Letter Carriers. Homer Weander Joseph Sheehan and Joseph Hamilton Edward Moore named as reps. Officers for the ensuing year to be elected. four Sioux City postal employees to attend the three day session. Going riding alone on a beautiful night is wasting gasoline.
July 11 report from Renton LA describes officers arriving to quell a mad dog roaming the city’s north. The animal hid under a blanket tied to a tree near bee hives as a hive swarm enveloped it. No rabies confirmed, yet authorities deemed it a mad dog.
Northwood report says Mrs. Ma vet Wallace of a Northwood area residence administered poison to her 9 year old son Charles, and then ingested poison herself. Both died within about half an hour between 1 and 2 am Wednesday. A verdict of slaying was returned.
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