U S Force Readied to Land at Hankow China
Washington Aug 61 United States prepared to land forces at Hankow to protect nationals from bandit attacks though no anticipated assault. Eleven American gunboats were nearby and talks with British ambassador Sir Ronald Lindsay occurred as conditions prompted concern in central China.
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Jewelry Store Robbery in Fort Madison Details
A Fort Madison jewelry store was robbed by two men during a lunch hour. One suspect wore a dark felt hat and the other had glasses. they demanded cash and jewelry, fled in a Linesin sedan with Illinois plates, and nearly $100 in cash was taken. A watchmaker and another clerk were present. one struggled but could not be freed.
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Handy
Kony
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Moisture Returns as Rain Saves Washington County Crops
A first sizeable rain in weeks dropped about 0.6 inches helping the Washington County corn crop. Overnight rain, followed by a brisk shower, cooled by the sun later in the day. Temperatures dipped to 67 degrees last night, nearing a record, with moisture easing drought concerns.
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Rere
Washington County
Troop F at Camp Dodge Journal Chronicles Troopers Life
Camp Dodge Iowa reports from Troop F through a correspondent detailing daily life at the camp. The entry covers morning drills, tent setup, cleanup, horse care, weather quirks, and small incidents during a quiet Sunday with routine duties and minor mishaps.
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Camp Dodge
Grain prices mount as corn tops $1 in Chicago trade
A wave of buying sent Chicago board of trade grain prices to new highs after the weekly weather crop report. Corn closed up seven cents with September at 1.01 and May around 1.015. Wheat rose five cents and oats three. Kansas City prices mirrored the rally with corn futures up and wheat futures higher as drought news boosted the market.
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la Salle Street
Washington
Legion Delegates Elected At Picnic At Sun Set Park
At the post picnic in Sun Set Park Leon Beatty post elected Commander M Denison Cloyce Stewart and Kenneth Carris as delegates to the state Legion convention with Martin Whittaker 3 Cummings and Don Met as alternates The post approved $15 per member for convention expenses and will take its drum corps to the state contest A large crowd of 75 attended the picnic and supper was served under Mrs R J Coulter The committee included Clark Ives McKay Everette Smith and Dale Atkinson The post also agreed to police the airport for the air circus earning 100 John Custer will oversee police volunteer calls A Labor Day entertainment sale of tickets to support the drum corps and air show was planned plus a Wellman trip and booster trips The program featured Dr James E Edgington on guitar
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Sioux City
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Ives McKay
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Dale Atkinson
Denison
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Agriculture Dept Reports Drouth Widespread and Corn Losses
The weekly weather bulletin notes intensified drought across the Midwest and West, with corn crops deteriorating while other crops suffer. Water scarcity strains streams and livestock use, especially in Kentucky and interior valleys, prompting calls for relief measures urged by President Hoover and his administration.
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Interior
Drum Corps To Visit Three Towns For Air Circus Tour
A Washington business delegation with the American Legion drum and bugle corps and George Gingeriel will visit Columbus Junction, Mt. Pleasant, and other towns next Tuesday. They depart City Hall at 7 15 pm, with twelve cars and a program including songs, ad dodgers, and possibly a local speech. A similar stop is planned for Thursday evening with visits to Bri and Fairfield Ten.
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Slumbus Lunctio Field
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Lightning Strikes House and Barn in Storm Today
Two buildings in the community were struck by lightning in a violent morning thunderstorm. Stevenson house at 203 West Madison Street had the upper chimney demolished. workmen began repairs in the afternoon. Andy Blattner reported a pole on his large barn was struck, splintered, and parts found 100 feet away as lightning traveled through the structure.
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Mid-Week Concert Set for Central Park Thursday at 8
The second regular midweek Washington concert band will perform tomorrow in Central Park at 8 pm. The group will continue weekly Thursday and Saturday concerts through early September with one Thursday off. The program promises diverse music to attract crowds, and organizers note high attendance at recent performances.
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Postoffice Clerk Missing. Large Cash Shortage Found
Harry M. Holt cashier of the postal savings department is missing since Monday night. A postal inspector found a shortage of about 3 dollars during examination. Holt, 36, lived with his widowed mother in Sioux City and sang WWI era tunes in public.
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Businessmen Back Air Circus Plan For August Event
Washington leaders organized to aid manager Georgevich in staging an air circus near town on August 12. About 31 planes were planned. 5,000 spectators expected. Frank Miller presided, AW Dickerson elected secretary, Mayor Applegate named to liaise with highway officials. Parking, restrooms, water, and security arranged. Vernon Kite and Lee Holland to handle finances and grounds. Booster trips set to promote the show in nearby towns with Legion and bugle corps involvement.
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Lee Holland
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Omaha
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Mt. Pleasant
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Columbus Junction
Ask Woodmen Grant Referendum Vote on Insurance Increase
In Bloomington on August 6 a mandamus suit filed in McLean County Circuit Court seeks to compel Modern Woodmen of America national officers to call a referendum on the June 1928 insurance rate increase. Plaintiffs include A B Rouland of Springfield and J W McKissick of Beatrice Neb, protest committee members, asserting rights under the Minnesota referendum law for fraternal societies with 75 000 plus members. The suit aims to allow members to vote on the rate raise.
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Qualify for Tourney by Next Monday Noon
Leslie Richer of the Washington country club tournament committee announced that score cards for qualifying rounds in the city golf tournament must be turned in to the committee by next Monday noon August 11. Pairings for the tournament are to be drawn Monday afternoon so play can start immediately. Play in the first flight will be for possession of the large silver cup now held by Vic Westpha Key.
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Washington Country Club
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Vic Westpha
Heat Waves Cite Moon’s Tug For Unseasonable Heat
United Press dispatch from Washington reports weather expert Herbert J. Brown links the August heat wave to the moon’s tidal effect on oceans. Other briefs note a shipment of making powder in Alexandria Virginia, a healthy chick hatch in Sharpsburg Maryland, a judge delaying a robbery trial in Brooklyn, and Illinois mine workers urged to conserve water amid drought.
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United Press
Washington
Herbert J. Brown
York
Fudee Albert Conay
Brooklyn
Capper Sees Drought as Possible Blessing for Farmers
In Topeka Kansas in August Senator Arthur Capper warned that severe droughts hurting the midwestern corn crop may yet prove a blessing. He argued farmers should diversify and not rely on one crop, noting higher wheat prices may benefit farmers amid reduced elora production and citing Alta Wyse’s return from Chicago.
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Heat waves and drought cripple farms across nation
Heat deaths and drownings total 118 for the week as showers spread from the midwest to the Atlantic coast. Relief comes with cooler 70s and 80s in places, while drought persists in the corn belt and Mississippi valley with major fire threats in Cape Cod and surrounding areas. Farmers hail drought as a chance to diversify crops. no rain seen in the near term for the drought areas.
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Drought Shapes Crop Outlook Says Wallaces Farmer Publisher
Henry A. Wallace, publisher of Wallaces Farmer and Town Homestead, argues drought will trigger a price shift, noting corn yields in seven belt states have fallen by over eight bushels per acre since July. He criticizes acreage cuts to aid wheat farmers, warning it could raise corn acreage and worsen the corn belt position.
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