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Newspaper

Sioux City Register

Location

Sioux City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1924

Page

2

Communists in Convention Help Shape New Party

At the St Paul convention the farmer labor third party formed a national committee with communists holding equal power. La Follette repudiates any endorsement and may not seek the nomination if offered. The 96 member national committee includes two delegates from each state and representatives from allied labor groups as the platform is still being finalized.

United Press St. Paul Minn National Farmer-Labor Third Party Robert M. la Follette National Committee Farmer-Labor la Follette Workers’ Party Labor Party

Carbonate of Phosphate Will be Used on Roads

Clear Lake Indiana June 19 A carload of carbonate of phosphate was shipped into Clear Lake this week to reduce dust on the road around the lake. The material was chosen over oil due to concerns by the Izaak Walton league that road oil near water harms fish. The state highway commission last year tested carbonate of phosphate and recommended its use on highways. It absorbs and retains moisture to keep roads in good condition despite showers.

Clear Lake Izaak Walton

Brookhart to Address Federation of Labor

Senator Smith W. Brookhart travels from Des Moines to Waterloo to address the Iowa Federation of Labor convention. He reiterates in a letter to W. G. Jay that he is a Republican and will not bolt the party for a third ticket or for La Follette.

Des Moines Smith W. Brookhart Waterloo Iowa Federation of Labor Brookhart W. G. Jay Grinnejl Herald la Follette

Immigrants to Brazil Reach 3.7 Million Over Century

Rio de Janeiro records show Brazil welcomed 3,709,166 immigrants in the century ending 1921. Of them 1,147,684 arrived at ports from 1908 to 1921. Italy and Portugal supplied about two thirds of arrivals, with 1,399,660 from Italy and 1,075,135 from Portugal, while Japanese emigration totaled 30,146.

Rio de Janeiro Brazil Italy Portugal

Iowa Bay in Mishap Claims Teen Driver

In Cedar Rapids on June 19 Arthur Houser aged 18 escaped death after a collision between a car and a fast moving mail train on the Northwestern line at a Fairfax street crossing. He suffered several fractured bones and head and body lacerations as the car was demolished and he was thrown about 50 feet.

Cedar Rapids Arthur Houser Northwestern Railroad Fairfax Sao Dy

Province to spray roads with one million gallons

Quebec plans to apply one million gallons of a coating on highways maintained by the Department of Roads. J. L. Perron, minister of roads, announced the plan during the current season.

Quebec Department of Roads J. L. Perron

Rural Notes From Iowa Towns Recap

Seis and ny TH Lafox MSL Muscatine Rev Charles Moore conducts revivals at Friends church in Arnold's park Newton Garden club hosts first annual flower show at Jay Clark place Guthrie Center bands contracted for Wednesdays after voter rejected band tax Red Oak Mayme Tolman loses 4000 dollars in jewels in hotel room two suspects sought Whittemore Peter and G J Whittemore return from Mississippi noting worse roads in Iowa Cedar Rapids Carl Sommers and Ted Wright receive 10 year auto theft sentences South English twelve girls form Nature Study club Hawarden Roosters club to celebrate Fourth of July Clarinda Ellis Bradley named cashier of Page County State bank Shenandoah Mildred McMahill will tour with lyceum company in New England Cedar Falls Jorgan Nissen to sail July 8 for 60 days in Copenhagen Eskader Frank Miles Legionaire editor to speak Fourth of July J J Finnegan fair secretary in charge horse races Woodbine Bruce R Wills named postmaster Mount Vernon Maurice Hartung adds to math dept at University of Wisconsin Fort Dodge Dave Groat sentenced to three years for liquor violations Woodbine Lincoln highway traffic heavier despite rains Charles City Milton and Fred Wilson post $2000 bonds for selling liquor to minors Two youths testify against them Cedar Falls Exposition planned for July 29 31 Humboldt Bible vacation school conducted by Baptist and Methodist churches

Kiln at Brickyard Destroyed by Blaze

Fire at Sioux City Brick and Tile plant North Riverside caused about 5000 dollars in damage to the north shed. Fire crews from multiple stations battled the blaze, preventing spread to nearby buildings and foreshadowing higher losses from bricks stored in the shelter. It marks the second major fire at the plant in just over a year.

Sioux City

Funeral Service Held For 36 Year-Old Sioux City Resident

Funeral services for Mrs. I M Joy 1116 West Seventh Street were held at 2 p.m. at B F Joy 107 Sioux Street with Rev H Kamphoefner officiating. She was laid to rest in Graceland cemetery. Joy had lived in Sioux City 18 years and died after a weeklong illness in a local hospital. She is survived by her husband three daughters Marguerite Eleanor and Hazel of Sioux City and her parents Mr and Mrs L Meyers of Alton Mo.

I. “M. Joy West Seventh Street B. F. Joy Sioux Street H. Kamphoefner Luria Graceland Cemetery Joy Sioux City Marguerite Eleanor Hazel L. €. Meyers Altamount, Mo

Salt Stops Grease Smoke but Faces Big Hurdle

A quirky note explains salt can curb grease smoke yet compares the challenge to laying a single shingle against a larger roof. The line implies a small fix may not solve a bigger problem.

Iowa Weather Review Reports Rain Boosts State Crops

Des Moines reports the June 17 week brought above normal temperatures and plentiful rain across Iowa. Violent winds and hail damaged crops in several counties while corn, oats, and winter wheat showed varied improvements and the honey flow and gardens advanced.

Des Moines Iowa Weather and Crop Bulletin Muscatine Mills Lyon Casa Cherokee Harrison Hamilton

Local storms and cooler air sweep in this week

Minor storms are expected this afternoon or tonight with cooler conditions tonight. Friday brings fair weather and cooler temperatures across Nebraska with cooler eastern and southeastern parts, while South Dakota also sees fair skies tonight and Friday with cooling in the east and central areas.

Nebraska South Dakota

Marital Filings Involving Bristow Bradley Euken Vander Ham

Clarence L Bristow legal of Merrill ta to Elizabeth A Bradley legal of Sioux City. Jacob Euken 35 LeMars Ia to Wilhelmina Vander Ham 31 Akron Ia. Adolph Chaufee legal to Marie L Paquette legal both of Sioux City.

Clarence L. Bristow Iegal Merrill Elizabeth A. Bradley Legal Sioux City Jacob Euken LeMars Wilhelmina Vander Ham Akron Adolph Chaufee Marie L. Paquette

Sale of Twine Plant Ordered by U S Court

Federal Judge James D. Fillctt directs sale of the Consumers Twine and Machinery plant and equipment in Sioux Falls. Receiver J. F. Waterbury may offer the plant for sale on July 28 with minimum bids of 75000 dollars. A separate public sale June 21 covers right of way and concessions from the Wilmar and Sioux Falls Railway. Continental National Bank must release the trust deed on the plant securing a 100000 dollar bond. The company entered receivership in 1921.

James D. Fillctt Sioux Falls Consumers Twine and Machinery Company Fast Seventh Division Streets J. F. Waterbury Wilmar and Continental National Bank Sioux City Wilcott

Lions to Attend National Convention in Omaha

Sioux City Lions club members voted at a Wednesday luncheon to attend the national Lions convention in Omaha Nebraska next week. Committee heads for the season starting September were appointed by Dr. H C Rogers including George Bliven H C Harper R M Coomer L W Feik John Handa Merril Stevens Thomas Black and D P Mahoney W H Jones presided. Mr Mahoney urged support for a Y M C A summer boys recreation camp. The board recommended suspending club luncheons through July and August. Guests included W L Egan and Dr H B L Treman of Rockwell City IA a former resident.

Sioux City Lions Club Lions Clubs Omaha Neb Lions Club H. C. Rogers George Bliven H. C. Harper R. M. Coomer L. W. Feik W. L. Egan

Chinese Pheasants Damage Corn Across Forest City

Forest City Iowa reports widespread crop losses as Chinese pheasants raid cornfields. Farmers say the birds feed from dawn and retreat into grain fields or hay meadows, making control difficult and prompting calls for urgent measures.

Forest City

Triumph at the Royal: rich man and pauper swap fates

Cecilie B. De Mille directs Triumph at the Royal two day run narrating a sudden reversal of fortune. A wealthy man becomes poor and a poor man becomes rich with love testing both lives. Victor Varconi and Leatrice Joy star alongside Rod La Rocque in this strong Cram piece.

the Royal Cecilie B. de Mille Victor Varconi America Huneacy Rodney la Lrocque

Princess Opens Clarence L. Crown Film Dont Massy for Money

The Princess theater begins a three day run of Dont Massy for Money by Clarence L. Crown. Starring Ideuwie Peters the film follows a courageous fighter and timid lover who learns money cannot buy love.

Clarence L. Crown Ideuwie Peters

Jacqueline in Marsenerite Courtot at the Plaza

The Plaza opens a three day run starring Marsenerite Courtot in the title role with Jacqueline appearing at the venue today.

Jacqueline Marsenerite Courtot

Youth Drowns After Lake Sioux Dive Off Pier

Clarence Corrigan 22, of Sioux City, died by drowning after diving from a spring board into eight feet of water at Lake Sioux. Companions attempted rescue. a perimeter device and aid from local services failed. Funeral set for Friday at St Boni face church with interment in Mt Calvary. Corrigan, once from Kinsman Illinois and Yankton South Dakota, left parents and a large family.

Clarence Corrigan McCook Lake Corrigan St. Boniface Catholic Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Eddie Kinsman Yankton S. C Sioux City W. J. Corrigan West Sixth Street Joseph St. Joseph Thames S. D Earl William Raymond George Schaeffer T. A. Cunningham Marie Margaret Katherine Corrigan Sieux

Mother of Sioux City Woman Dies of Cancer

Mrs. Sarah M. Ershfeld mother of Mrs. H. W. Pottinger of Sioux City died yesterday in a local hospital from cancer. A Welcome Minnesota resident, she is survived by her husband a daughter two brothers and three sisters. No funeral arrangements have been made.

Sarah M. Ershfeld H. W. Pottinger Nebraska Street Welcome, Minn H. Pottinger

Kiwanis Plan Fourth Boy Scout Hut in Sioux City

Kiwanis club of Sioux City will erect a fourth Boy Scout hut in Stone Park. A. F. Richards chairs the planning committee. Directors have approved the proposition and a fund drive is under way.

Kiwanis Club of Sioux City Kiwanians A. F. Richards Stone Park Kiwanis Club

Woman Files Bankruptcy Petition for 22000 in Liabilities

A voluntary petition of bankruptcy was filed yesterday in United States district court by Mrs. Hannah B. El verum listing liabilities at 22000. She declared she was no assets. The liabilities include a 12000 mortgage and note held by American State Bank of Parkston South Carolina and a 19000 note held by Sennett Loan and Trust Company of Sioux City.

United States District Court Hannah B. Elverum American State Bank Parkston S. C Sennett Loan and Trust Company Sioux City

Levy on Midland stockholders asked

A federal petition filed in Midland requests a six percent assessment on unpaid stock subscriptions of the Midland Packing company to cover 1 345 000 due to creditors. Receiver W Brittan reports assets are liquidated and 311 claims allowed with 15 percent paid. court has jurisdiction only over Town state stockholders.

Midland Packing Company Pamntsien Ami

Second fig farm opens in North Carolina sound island

Raleigh NC reports a second fig farm established in a tidewater island of North Carolina. Seedlings from California Texas and Smyrna were obtained and existing Adriatic fig trees along the coast have thrived for years, producing fruit enjoyed by local residents.

Raleigh N.C Tidewater North Carolina A Sound California Texas Smyrna

Injury liability denied in Woodbury County case

Mare Hilger of 211 West 3rd alleges injuries from an elevator accident at the Woodbury County Courthouse seeking 3550 in district court. The county defense claims her own fault and carelessness and denies any liability by officials or agents.

Mare Hilger West Stury County Woodbury Hilger District Court Noel

Wife seeks divorce on cruelty charge

Clara Slacknse of Fifth avenue Morningside files for divorce alleging infidelity threats and cruel treatment. She seeks custody of an adopted child and permanent alimony of 2000 plus 209 costs. An attachment is asked on defendant's posts in the Savings Bank at Bronson Ia.

Clara Slacknse Fifth Avenue Morningside I: Savings Bank Bronson

Babe Twelve Days Old Succumbs to Pneumonia

The 12 day old daughter of Mrs Arthur Olson of 32 Cham Street died this morning from pneumonia. The body lies at Anderson funeral rooms pending funeral arrangements.

Babe Arthur Olson Cham Street Anderson Uiing Rooms

Evelyn Thaw Divorced After Supreme Court Decree

Justice W m supreme court filed a divorce decree today in the case of Jack Clifford against Evelyn Thaw, once a dancing partner. The decree becomes final in 0 days and settles the long legal matter in New York.

New York M Supreme Court Faw Jack Clifford Evelyn Thaw

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Paul R. Mallaon Federation of Labor Century of Immigration Iowa Bay Uction Seld Teast Peter Nee Ee Mave Guese Louis Bloom Fourth ST Lafox Charles Moore Arnold's Park Friends Church Newton Jay Clark Place Guthrie Center Red Oak Mayme Tolman Whittemore Peter and G. J. Whittemore Mississippi Iowa Carl Sommers Ted Wright South English Hawarden Roosters’ Club Clarinda Ellis Bradley Page County State Bank Shenandoah Mildred McMahill William McMahill Lyceum New England Cedar Falls Jorgan Nissen Copenhagen Woodbine Bruce R. Wills Mount Vernon Maurice Hartung University of Wisconsin Fort Dodge Dave Groat Lincoln Highway Charles City Milton Fred Wilson Humboldt Baptist and Methodist Churches U. S LIONS Royal Labor Men Riumph Leatrice Joy Rod Largocque Killian Milady Lake Corrigan Bay Tabiom Kiwanians Plan Scout Hut Midland Fig Farm Coats Dimity Organ L Y Louis Gong Ger
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