Cool weather aids battle to check western forest fires
In San Francisco July 17 cool humid conditions and moderating winds helped about 10,000 firefighters contain fires scorching thousands of acres of timber and grazing lands from the Pacific coast to California. Santa Barbara National Forest fires were expected to be controlled soon while Tahoe Kiamath and Sierra forests faced relief. Kellogg Idaho reported continued burning along a 30 mile front.
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San Francisco
Pacifi
California
Santa Barbara National Forest
Tahoe
Kiammath
Sierra
Kellogg
Idaho
Two favorites win first round in state golf meet
In Cedar Rapids on July 17 the two favorites for the state women's golf title advanced easily. Mrs. C D Waterman meets Mrs A C Clapp of Harlan, while Mrs FTL Byers of Cedar S meets Mrs E G Don of Hock Island. Three matches were set for the morning, featuring Mrs Heattie of Cedar Rapids versus Mrs Pitspatrick of Dubuque, Miss Walker of Cedar Rapids versus Mrs Robb of Hock Island, and Mrs Hunter of Cedar Rapids versus Mrs Daniels of Dex Moines. Mrs C Stowe of Cedar Rapids won the hysterical flight yesterday afternoon with a 66 over nine holes, while Mrs Idenonr captured the other place finishing fifth.
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Cedar Rapids
C.D. Waterman
A. C. Clapp
Harlan
Ftl Byers
Cedar S
E.G. Don
Hock Island
Heattie
Pitspatrick
Dubuque
Walker
Robb
Hunter
Daniels
Dex Moines
C. Stowe
Idenonr
Deseret Wives Face Bonus Rule Under Adjusted Act
Washington July 1 The war department warns hundreds of deserted wives that they cannot claim their deceased husbands' adjusted compensation while the veteran is alive. Applicants must prove death. misrepresenting death risks legal penalties.
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Washington
Mons City
Washington, D.C
War Department
Union
Dance Contest Finals Set After Three Qualify
Fox Roof Garden hosts dance contest with three qualifying couples for the finals on July 30. Participants include Vearl Hohenstein with Clarence Aker, Mr and Mrs J J Donnell with Martha and Charles Head. Third heat next Wednesday night July 2% and three loving cups will be awarded to winners.
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Roof Garde
Vearl Hohenstein
Clarence Aker
J. J. Donnell
Martha
Charles Head
Newspaper Correspondent Contacts For Local Sections
The Register notes accredited correspondents in Riverside Miss Vera Hanson Morningside Mrs Apna W Williams Leeds Mrs J C Maloy Leniths Villa Mire Health Whitman and Cole's Addition Mr Earth Whitman with local phone numbers for news tips and contributions.
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Sioux City
Neb
Niews
Tiverside
Vera Hanson
Home Street
Morningside
Mra
Apna W. Williams
Orleans
Leeds
J. C. Maloy
Central Avenue
Rare Old Bottle To Grace Banquet In Stillwater
A rare old bottle has graced the Last Man's Club banquet table for 38 years. The old Bawyer house, the club’s meeting site since 1865, was torn down, so the banquet will be served in the Fire National bank directors room. Four remaining members are expected to attend. 80 crepe draped chairs mark those who have passed.
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Last Man's Club
Bawyer
Fire National Bank
Smpens
Minnesota Infantry
Minnesota Infantry, Are Expected To Attend. They Are: ‘Freien Teckwood
Chamberlain
John
Gott
Tragic Truck Train Crash Claims Two at Leeds Crossing
Two young men die and a third is injured after a southbound train strikes a truck at the Tyler street crossing in Leeds yesterday at 5 p.m. Garfield Claydon, 41, dies. William Cheeley, 19, fights for life at St. Joseph's hospital. The victims, returning from work for International Milling, were from Sioux City. Eyewitnesses say signals were ignored and brakes could not avert the collision. Claydon’s body lies at Samuels' parlors. Cheeley, a University of Nebraska alumnus, is active in local orchestras and Phi Delta Alpha.
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Katherine Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Garfield Claydon
West Twenty-ninth Street
Tyler Street
Leeds
Glaydon
International Milling Company
Samfiels
Uneeley
Vic~ Fins
Ci Packard
Ingelson Avenue
Packard
A.l Bragg
Claydon
Cheeley
Sioux City
Blair
Neb
Frances
Herbert
A.C. Cooper
Portland
Ore
Samuels
Young Cheeley
Lass
Central High
University of Nebraska
Phi Deta Alfareth
W.R. Cheeley
Prices of Crude Oil Cut by Ohio Company
Findlay Ohio July 17 The Ohio oil company announced a decrease of 10 cents per barrel in crude oil in the Ohio and Indiana fields to day. The new prices are Lima 3208 Indiana 1 58 Illinois 1 87 Princeton 1 80 Plymouth 1 2 Waterloo 1 35 Wooster 1 20.
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Findlay
Ohio
Ohio Oil Company
Indiana
Lima
Illinois
Princeton
Plymouth
Waterloo
Wooster
Williams A. Marakle to be inducted into Loyal Order of Moose
William A Marakle of Rochester New York will be inducted into the supreme dictatorship of the Loyal Order of Moose on July 30 in a formal ceremony.
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Dictatorship of the Loyal Order of Moose
Bevington Diamonds Center Stage In Limelight Feud
J C Gaillet Sioux City taxicab owner petitions district court to dismiss garnishee proceedings over two diamonds bought from Bevington for 3400 dollars. He admits 200 dollars remains due but claims Bevington owes him 300 dollars for cab fares, arguing this settles the contract. He seeks a court declaration that the diamonds are his property and dismissal of the garnishment.
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Tom Bevington
Marie Bevington
J.C. Gaillet
Sioux City
Mra
Gaillet
Screen Actress Center of Scandal on Street
Los Angeles July 17. Ora Carew stage and screen actress her husband John C Howard and Alexander Pantages theater magnate were questioned by police after a downtown parking lot confrontation. Howard vowed to sue Pantages for 100000 damages claiming alienation of his wife’s affections. Evelyn Carew sister of the actress and Hen H Rosenberg Metro Film exchange manager were also involved in the scuffle.
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Los Angeles
Ora Carew
John C. Howard
Alexander Pantages
Howard
Pantages
Evelyn Carew
Hen H. Rosenberg
Metro Film Exchange
Child Labor Amendment Faces Bipartisan Opposition
In Des Moines Iowa on July 17 opponents rally around Representative J Gallagher of Town county as he vows to oppose ratification when the amendment reaches Governor Kendall. Critics argue the measure cedes state authority on child labor law to Congress, challenging state control.
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J. '. Gallagher
Town County
Gallagher
Kendall
Congress
Crop conditions improve on month as Iowa outlook falls short
Washington July 17. The federal crop report shows improved conditions in crops, but Iowa yields are forecast far below 1923 and the five year average. Winter wheat expected 7.14 million bushels, corn 347.283 million, oats 208.417 million, and barley 4.47 million. Prices for wheat and corn are slightly above last year amid expectations of a smaller national crop.
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Register
Washington, D.C
Iowa
Federal Department of Agriculture
Diamond Shaped Ring with Triangular Sapphires and Emeralds
A finger ring features a diamond shaped design with a triangular sapphire and triangular emerald set together, joined by a narrow row of diamonds. The piece blends precious stones in a bold geometric motif.
Weather outlook fair tonight with unsettled Friday
Nebraska reports unsettled tonight and Friday with possible local showers or thunderstorms and slightly warmer temperatures. South Dakota remains mostly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible showers, except fair weather in the east portion tonight.
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Nebraska
South Dakota
Licenses pass between residents in Sioux City area
Legal notices list transfers of licenses among residents including W. Lewis to Hazel Quirt of Sioux City and Lauretta Barrett of Sioux City receiving from Eugene Conners of Idaho Falls. Transfers also show John H Johnston to Mary N Young of Danbury Iowa Oscar Kettlen to Minnie Western of Sioux City and Oscar Sterling to Elizabeth Alassbine with stated sums.
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Legal
Hazel Quirt
Egal
Sioux City
Eugene Conners
Vocatello
Daho
Lauretta Barrett
Siouxity
John H. Johnston
Mary N. Young
Danbury
Oscar Kettlen
Minnie Western
Oscar
Sterling
Elizabeth Alassbine
Births Boys Schuental July 15 at St Josephs Hospital
Birth notice for a male child born July 15 at St Josephs Hospital to Mr and Mrs Schuental. The brief item records the newborn’s sex and the parents’ names.
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Schuental
St. Joseph's Hospital
Mason City Man Killed In Chicago Case Details
A Mason City man was killed in Chicago and the driver was taken into custody. The incident occurred as the cab began backing, with police identifying the deceased as the victim and the driver held for questioning. Details remain limited in the report.
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Mason City
Chicago
Prosperity Seen for OWA Fare and Crop Prices
Des Moines reports farmers optimistic about higher crop prices and a potential sugar process impact. Secretary Wallace arrives to discuss yields, rail and stockyard charges, and inspected yards at Chicago. A hearing may address freight reductions for shippers and cattle and corn price pressures, with Des Moines stockmen awaiting next week’s sessions.
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Lace
Wallace
Tral Western
Chicago
Burlington
Bureau
Cash Register Stolen From Store by Thieves
A cash register was stolen from a store after intruders shattered a rear window. Authorities report the loss and are reviewing nearby surveillance for leads.
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