Letter from Charles Griswold of Hickman Kentucky
Charles Griswold of Hickman Kentucky writes of flood conditions around Hickman in April 1927. He describes waterlogged roads three to four feet deep, refugees numbering around three thousand, a dry goods merchant’s loss from lightning, levee work near Hickman, and plans to auction tobacco and cemetery funds to aid relief. He mentions government meals, local damage, and mentions sending ten pounds of Kentucky tobacco for sale proceeds.
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Viend Foster
Hickman
Usey
Npty
Kentucky
John Shoemaker
Kentucky Tobacco
Foster
Mrsirah
Hickm
John Connells
Thomson
John Cemaker
Porter
Ivan L
Cal C
Offering for flood sufferers at Christian Church this Sunday
This Sunday morning the offering at the Christian Church will be devoted to flood sufferers in the south. Donations will be sent through the Red Cross to aid the relief effort. Dan Connell of Chicago spent the weekend with his sister, Miss Mary Connell.
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Christian Church
Dan Connell
Chicago
Miss Mary Connell
Local Theater Sees Strong Attendance For The Black Pirate
Friday and Saturday night drew a very good attendance with locals seeing Dave Wairbanks in The Black Pirate. More shows are booked for the season as exhibitors aim to balance finances before closing. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hand operate a callers business in Iowa City last Wednesday. Read The Review.
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Dave Wairbanks
Thomas
Cailers
Iowa City
General Motors Proving Ground Book Offer
Consumers are urged to request a free illustrated booklet from General Motors about the Proving Ground tests that confirm car value and reliability. The piece touts GM’s production scale, savings passed to buyers, and the promise of better value and trade-in value for vehicles built by GM.
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General Motors
Dept. A
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Mich
Lasalle
Cadillac
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