Presbyterian Church Welcomes New Preacher Couple
Rev and Mrs E A K arrived from Council Bluffs Iowa to lead the Presbyterian church. They will live in the Mrs E F Haigler property in the south part of town. Dr Grant previously preached here and the congregation approved of the new pastor. Mrs Grant has served as a missionary in India among Muslims.
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Council Bluffs
Presbyterian Church
E. F. Haigler
Grant
Ireland
Chicago
Africa
India
Spain
France
Red Cross
Hyde to Centralize Responsibility in State Government
Governor elect plans to consolidate operations into eight or nine large departments headed by directors. The department heads will form the governor’s cabinet and report directly to him, creating unified oversight of state business to improve efficiency.
Preacher Shot While Gathering Corn on Thanksgiving
A Gallatin preacher gathering corn Thanksgiving morning was shot in the face by three pellets from hunters in the area. The preacher was stooping, unseen by the shooters, and it is likely more shots would have struck him if he had been standing. The incident serves as a warning to hunters to aim carefully.
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Gallatin
Textile workers and manufacturers set for wage battle in New York
Workers in New York City bands together to resist wage cuts by clothing manufacturers. They warn that reduced pay would revive sweatshop conditions and endanger unions. Manufacturers counter that lower product prices require cheaper labor, signaling a fierce conflict ahead.
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New York City
Taxes and debt linger as new administration prepares
The article discusses federal taxes and mounting national debt. It notes the government faces the largest debt in history with expenses exceeding income and explores plans to cut spending to match revenue while considering whether current tax income must be retained or adjusted to ease unequal burden.
Martinstown Shooting: Arlie Leonard Kills Father in Self Defense
In Martinstown Ed Leonard is found dead from a gunshot. Arlie Leonard, age twenty three of Muscatine Iowa, shot his father Roy Leonard at the family home after a fight over threats to harm the mother and sister. A coroner's jury rules death from gunshot by Arlie Leonard in self defense. Arlie arrested on $2,500 bond and awaits further proceedings.
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Leondattinntown
Martinstown
Artie
Feenati Mac
Leonard
Joy
Cookaville
Teonard
Arlie
My. I
Muscatine
Roy
Dickson
Goraner Montgomery
Mager
Cooner
A S Montgomery
D. L. Husted
Roy Hurley
K. F Hodges
W. Cowan
J L. Hodges
Havin
Arlie Leonard
Frank Stephens
Roy Leonard
Kirksville
Roy Yade
Tre
Unionville
Pond
G C Coop
Ed _Leonard
Will
George Leonard
Martinatown
Miner Injured in Coal Fall at Center Coal Co
Nels Larson a miner at Center Coal Co was hurt by a coal and bat fall shortly after noon Monday while working in his room He was taken to St Joseph hospital where the injuries though painful were not serious reports say He had been mining under coal when it began to give way and he backed away Probably preventing a worse injury He lives in Centerville
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Nels Larson
Center Coal Co
St Joseph Hospital
Mr Larson
Centerville
McCabe of Novinger Killed by Train
Jack McCabe of Novinger was found dead Tuesday morning about five miles from town by the section foreman. The cause of death is unknown whether it was the early morning train or the coal drag. Both legs were severed and he was badly bruised. His mother nearly collapsed at the news. He leaves his father one brother and two sisters. The funeral was held Friday morning in charge of Father Jermain.
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Jack McCabe
Novinger
Jermain
Armenia Signs Peace Treaties With Russia and Turkey
Armenia yields territory under peace treaties with Russia and Turkey and adopts a Soviet style government. Allies may oppose and act, risking war with Russia. President Wilson sought a US mandate, but Congress refused.
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Armenia
Russia
Turkey
Wilson
United States
Congress
Amer Nas
Liberty Theatre in Kirksville Damaged by Fire
Fire heavily damaged the Liberty Theatre of Kirksville early last Saturday morning. Water and smoke caused major damage after two separate ignition points, with the building having suffered several fires in the past five years.
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Liberty Theatre OF
Kirksville
Liberty Theatre
Bangor Hosts Banquet For Kirksville State Teachers College Bulldogs
A library banquet honored the Kirksville State Teachers College football team after their season. Domestic science prepared and served the meal while the college orchestra provided music. Guests included Gardner, Prof. and Mrs. Richner, Sid Dewitt, Jean McKinley, Gerald Woodard, Atis Williamson, and J. G. Mor. The Student Senate plans annual banquets. N. D. Houghton of Lowground is president.
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Kirksville
Ged
Quartette
Sur- Gardner
Richner
Sid Dewitt
Jean McKinley
Gerald Woodard
Atis Wiliamson
J. G. Mor
N. D. Houghton
Lowground
Cincinnati Teams Open Season At Unionville High
Unionville High School opened its basketball season with both boys and girls games against Cincinnati Iowa. The girls lost 18 to 16 while the local girls team won 38 to 34. The boys and girls teams both showed strong effort and promise. Next Friday Queen City comes to Unionville for a doubleheader and town support is encouraged.
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Unionville High School
Cincinnati
Iowa
Our Eye
Queen City
School Operetta by Grade Schools Next Friday Night
The first eight grades will present Mother Goose's Birthday in the High School auditorium on Friday evening December 17. The two part four scene operetta celebrates Mother Goose's Birthday with children portraying classic characters. Led by Miss Hazel Bushong and grade teachers, the show includes song and laughter for all ages. Admission is 85 cents.
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Mother Goose
Jack
Gil Bo Peep
Humty Dunphy
Frame O
King Colewhown
Hazel Bushong
Unemployment Rising Warns of Broad Economic Strain
The United States conducts a government survey after several months of rising unemployment. Preliminary reports indicate widespread job losses and a stagnant market for many commodities, leading to factory shutdowns.
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United States
New Home Oil Co Formed in Milan Aims Wholesale Sales
A Milan based oil company named Home Oil Co has been organized and will be run by Milan businessmen. A carload of coal oil and a carload of gasoline are stored in tanks near the Burlington railroad station. Newman will be general manager and the business will launch on a wholesale selling plan.
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Milan
The
Home Oil Co
Burlington
Newman
Chicago Meeting Plans $100 Million Foreign Trade Corporation
A Chicago conference of over 250 financiers and traders aims to form a $100,000,000 corporation to promote foreign trade. The group believes it will restore the exchange rate and create markets for surplus American goods, with wider impact on commodity prices.
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Chicago
Mr and Mrs Martin Schick Leave for Des Moines
Mr and Mrs Schick, among Putnam county’s oldest residents, leave for Des Moines Iowa to live with daughter Mrs C Mather who cared for them recently as Mr Schick’s illness persisted and Mrs Schick could not care for him alone.
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Mr. Schick
Des Moines
Mrs. C . Mather
Putnam County
Linn County Corn Show Set in Linneus on December 1
The Linn County Corn Show opens in Linneus on Saturday December 1 with numerous premiums for top corn. The Linn County Farm Bureau trophy cup will be awarded to the grand championship bushel of the event.
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Linn County
Linneus
Linn Co. Farm Bureau
Republican Office Closed On Christmas Day
Following the usual custom the Republican office will be closed all day on Christmas out of respect to the traditions of that historic day.
Failures In Europe Highlight Global Business Slump
A five million dollar building concern failed in Switzerland last week. The firm had built the hotel used by the League of Nations. The collapse suggests that business failures extend beyond the United States and reflect a wider international downturn.
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Switzerland
League of Nations
Pxope
United States
England weighs protest to United States over Irish agitation
England considers a formal complaint to the United States about continued Irish agitation on its soil. Officials say U S tolerance of these demonstrations harms the friendly Anglo American understanding. If action is taken, public demonstrations supporting Ireland could be prohibited.
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England
United States
U. S
Ireland
Jamaica ginger in bad for high alcohol content sales
Federal authorities indict many sellers of Jamaica ginger with excessive alcohol content. Reports indicate several defendants have pleaded or are facing grand juries as enforcement of prohibition widens across multiple jurisdictions.
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Jamaica
Weather Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys
Unsettled weather with possible rain and snow and moderate temperatures early in the week. The latter half should be generally fair and colder with much colder conditions likely toward week end.
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Upper
Mississippi
Missouri
Public sale notices listed for December dates
The Republican column runs dissolution and administrator sales. Notices include D H Cowgill and Elmer Loyd dissolution sale on Friday December 17, D M Whisler sale on Thursday December 16, and Edward Minks administrator sale on Thursday December 16.
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D. H. Cowgill
Elmer Loyd
D M. Whisler
Edward Minks
Admr
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Hyde
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Member
Federal Reserve Bank System No. 8
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Preacher
Arlie Leonard MiLls
Marti
McCabe
Bangor
RS College
Te Gtae
Pears
Liberty, Oy
Marshall National Bank
NEW Oil and Gasco
Mrs
Martin Schick
Europe
Cea
Farmers Bank OF
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