Cotton relief plan eyed at multi state conference
Huey Long convened a public meeting in New Orleans with governors legislators and cotton leaders from about a dozen states to discuss a year long halt on cotton growing. Long predicts 15 to 20 cent cotton in two weeks if states ban cotton next year and may call special sessions or mobilize farmers to press officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Ane
U.P
Huey RP. Long
Louisiana
Long
Austin
Texas
Edgar E. Witt
Blackwood
South Carolina
Parnell
Arkansas
Sampson
Kentucky
U. S
Joe Robinson
Ross S. Sterling
J. E. McDonald
Lone Bandit Robs Lime Springs Bank For 6000 In Cash
A lone masked bandit robbed the First National Bank of Lime Springs Iowa taking about 6000 dollars. Bank officials and a customer were present. four men were herded into a vault while the robber escaped in a Chevrolet roadster. Iowa investigators sent to Lime Springs to probe the state’s 12th bank robbery that year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lime Springs
Iowa
First National Bank
R. J. Hughes
C. K K. Anderson
A. G. Buchanan
F. H. Paul
F. B. Hathaway
Dis Moines
U.P
James E. Risden
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Ray Scott
Spring discovery uncovers old trap near Bluestone
While excavating a spring near Bluestone West Virginia a workman found a double spring steel trap likely set at least fifty years ago. One spring was rusted apart and the other remained intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluestone
W. Va
Lyons boy injured by pocket toy pistol in wrestling crash
In Lyons Kansas a six year old boy named Bobby Henderson suffered painful burns when caps in a toy pistol ignited during a rough play wrestling session. The incident occurred in a private setting and authorities are not reporting further injuries.
Death of Mrs Verne Mathers Gregory in Texas
K A Mathers of Haskins learns of sister Verne Mathers Gregory 42 dying at her Houston home. The Gold Star mother Lillian E. Mathers sails to join family. son John Terry Mathers was lost at sea in World War I. Survivors include Esther and Bob, ages 19 and 14, with several siblings and a late father.
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K. A. Mathers
Haskins
Verne Mathers Gregory
Houston
Texas
Gregory
Lillian E. Mathers
Ainsworth
S. S
Roosevelt
New York
John Terry Mathers
Esther
Bob
South
Daryl C. Mathers
St. Louis
Emily Brown
Town City
Rodney Mathers
Colorado Springs
Tablecloth Diagrams Reported by Boston Coaches
A Boston restaurant patron complained that during a recent meal a group of football coaches at Warmuth's downtown restaurant diagrammed plays on the tablecloths. The incident highlights coaches using public spaces for schematic work.
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Boston
Warmuth
Granite marker placed on first child's grave in Holton
In Holton Kansas a granite boulder was set over the grave of the town's first White child buried there. The marker was erected by the Db A R.
Mrs. Juliet Myers Dies After Fall at Home
Mrs. Juliet Myers nearly eighty died when she accidentally fell on stairs at 102 Fast Seventh street. Survived by brother Arch Davidson and sister E. B. Hoover with relatives visiting, funeral at 2:30 Sunday from L. A. Jones funeral home, burial Elm Grove cemetery. She moved from Washington to Cedar and Pleasant Plains area. husband William Bennett Myers died five years ago. two living children J. W. Myers and H. J. Myers. three grandchildren. two siblings and two sisters survive.
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Juliet Myers
Fast Seventh Street
Myers
Arch Davidson
Bedford
E. B. Hoover
Minnie
Albia
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
A. W. Henke
Elm Grove Cemetery
Washington County
William Bennett Myers
Highland Township
Cedar Township
Washington
J. W. Myers
Minnesota
H. J. Myers
Chauncey FE. Myers
Luther Thompson
Washington junior college gains full state approval
The Washington junior college enters its fifth year with full accreditation from the state department of public instruction and the three state colleges. Credits earned are accepted nationwide, and transfer students report full credit recognition. The inter-collegiate standing committee commended faculty, library, and laboratory improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Junior College
State Department of Public Instruction
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Enter Tennis Tournament At YMCA Attracts Signups
Nearly thirty have signed entry blanks for the third annual YMCA tennis tournament and interest is high at the last minute. Committee expects a larger list than last year and notes entries close tomorrow noon. Chairman Mark West aims for a more satisfying event as the tournament starts Monday.
Mrs. R. A. Acheson in State Craft Contest
Mrs. R A Acheson of Washington will contend with 150 Iowa women for domestic art honors in the Iowa State Fair home crafts contest from August 26 to September 4. About sixteen hundred dollars in cash prizes will be awarded. her exhibit appears in the Exposition Building from August 28 to September 4 as officials expect record attendance and peak exhibits at the fair.
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R. A. Acheson
Washington
Iowa
A. R. Corey
Des Moines
Oil field martial law persists as price war escalates
Oklahoma officials report Gov Murray rejects offers to lift the production ban while independent oil firms push for a $1 per barrel price. Texas Company to raise crude price to 70 cents for 40 degree gravity oil. York Refining and Magnolia Petroleum consider higher bids. Refineries fear shortages as wells stay under military decree and supply runs thin.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
William HH
Murray
Texas Company
Mid-Continent
William H. Murray
Cushing Refining Company
Black Well Oil & Gas Company
Blackwell Oil & Gas Company
York Refining Company
Morgan Petroleum Company
Sharray
H. Fox
Black Gold Refinery
Southwest
William H
Texas
Kansas
Gov
National Guard
Magnolia Petroleum Company
Standard Oil of
New York
Washington Club Dinner Tonight At WiM. CA Dining Room
The Better Washington Club holds its regular monthly meeting this evening with a dinner at 6 30. The dinner committee reports ticket sales of nearly seventy. Many important items are to be discussed, and this is the last meeting before the all Festival, making attendance important.
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Better Washington Club
Wim. CA
Mare Adopts Calf on Missouri Farm
A mare that lost her colt adopted a motherless calf at Roy Reynolds farm in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Deputy state veterinary Dr C C Pemberton recalled a case where four cows adopted a colt illustrating cattle maternal behavior observed locally.
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Excelsior Springs
Roy Reynolds
C C. Pemberton
Lindbergh Plane Repaired After Kurile Arrival
The Lockheed seaplane carrying Col and Mrs Lindbergh reached Muroton Bay after a 20 mile tow through rough seas. Engine trouble, likely a carburetor issue, prompted repairs ashore. Officials rush an aviation engineer and two mechanics to Nemuro to assist on arrival.
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TORIO
Lockhead
Charles A. Lindbergh
Japan
Muroton Bay
Kuriles
Tokio
Nemuro
Lindberghs
Shinshiru Maru
Ketoi Islet
Petropvalovsk
Kamchatka
Nemura
Turner Promises Food Shelter at Diamond Jubilee
Gov. Dan W. Turner addressed the Diamond Jubilee in Smithland Iowa pledging winter food and shelter for the unemployed. He cited farm relief plans, urged low interest farm loans, and urged continued state economy to ease the crisis.
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Smithland
Dan W. Turner
Iowa
America
Turner
Mart Whites to State Fair Again
Mr and Mrs Mart White will begin their 23rd or 24th year at the Iowa State Fair this season. They have attended the fair for most of the past 28 years, camping on the grounds and spending the entire session. They note many changes and see the event as education and vacation. Matt would like a Washington pennant for his tent and asks for anyone with one to call.
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Mart White
Lowa
Matt
Phillip Dumont Visiting Madagascar Guest of the Atkinson Family
Phillip Dumont is hosted by the Chase Atkinson family as a nephew of Mr. Atkinson and visiting from Madagascar.
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Phillip Dumont
Chase Atkinson
Mr. Atkinson
Madagascar
Beverley Hills Voiced Skepticism Over Relief Schemes
Rogers from Beverly Hills notes daily schemes for relief, cites two McKelvie ideas, criticizes them for not aiding corn raisers or city residents, and argues ongoing unemployment unmet by plans. He suggests self reliance as the path to prosperity.
Wellman Boy Is Winner at Davenport Fair
Donald Penningroth of Wellman dominated the Davenport Fair showing four animals from the Penningroth herd. He claimed top positions in club and open classes including reserve champion club heifer and multiple firsts. The show drew about 2000 attendees as Montgomery and Pig and Calf Club prepare 40 hogs and 11 calves for the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
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Donald Penningroth
Wellman
Washington County
Donald
Davenport
Herbers
Illinois
Montgomery
Des Moines
Hoover paves new unemployment relief program
President Hoover moves to create a national unemployment relief organization. Walter S. Gifford named chairman with 61 prominent advisers asked to join. Gifford to report to Camp Rapidan with the president as the plan unfolds this week. OConner says the goal is to ensure no American goes hungry this winter.
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Washington
Wiitter
Hoover
Walter 3. Gifford
Relief Board
Gifford
Camp Rapidan
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Commerce Department
Giffords
William J. O'Connor
Brazil Coffee Trade Deal Linked To Wheat Exchange
Washington reports a barter agreement between the United States and Brazil to swap 25,000,000 bushels of U.S. wheat for 1,275,000 sacks of Brazilian coffee. The Farm Board said it might also sell 15,000,000 bushels to China on long term credit to aid famine relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W.P
de Lima RE. Silva
George Milner
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Brazil
U.P
Federal Farm Board
Rio de Janeiro
United States
James C. Stone
Farm Board
Stone
Notable New Arrivals and Political Notes in March
Miss Katherine Smith of Minneapolis visits local friends and stays with the Dawsons. President Hoover offers no definite plan but invites Gifford and aides to camp, with Fred Croxton as assistant and Will Wood coordinating. Attendees include Hyde Townsend Rogers Kirchofer Morris and other officials and editors.
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Katherine Smith
Minneapolis, Minn
Elizabeth, Etna
Anna Dawson
Gifford
Hoover
White House
Fred C. Croxton
Will R. Wood
House Appropriations Committee
Hyde
Townsend
Rogers
A. H. Kirchofer
The
Buffalo Evening News
Charles M. Morris
Philadelphia Public Ledger
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Gov. Long
U.S
Scott
International Bankers’ Committee
Albert H. Wiggin
Basel
Switzerland
Njure Boy
Verne Mathers
J. Myers
ALL Colleges
UNI
Washington Club
Cramer
Stinson
Edwin L.preston
Robert Colignon
Parker Cramer
Detroit
Denmark
Europe
Greenland
Iceland
Lindbergh
Porto
Ketoj Islet
Siberia
Ketoi
Mrs. Dwight Morrow
Smephelandpds Dia
Beverly Hills
Cal
McKelvie
Mekelvie
Ity
Rapidan
SP Om, March
Sons of Australia
Lyithgow
Keller Bela
Alford
the Vagabond King
Romberg
Teddy
Madison Square Gar
Roy Finch
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