Molesworth Misses All-Star Game and Local Notices
Column notes Keith Molesworth will not play in the Chicago Bears versus College All-Stars game tonight in Chicago. Iowa items include Molesworth playing baseball with Baltimore in the International League, legal council retained for sewage disposal and Burlington Street projects totaling 420000 in bonds with 1500 to Beh Co. for services. New migratory bird stamps go on sale at the Post Office with 90 percent of funds supporting refuges and breeding grounds. stamps cost 1 each and require a hunter license tag.
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Iowa City
Carlton D. Beh Co
Des Moines
Legal Council
Burlington Street
Beh Company
Ding” Darling
Cherry Sisters to perform at Farmers Union picnic
The Farmers Union picnic at Davenport fair grounds Monday features the Cherry Sisters vaudeville act from Cedar Rapids. They have long drawn attention since the 1890s, with old timers recalling their notorious beginnings amid cabbage and tomato collection.
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Farmer's Union
Davenport Fair Grounds
Cedar Rapids
Cedar County prepares cattle feeding amid drought relief efforts
Cedar County farmers with remaining pasture arrange private grazing deals with drought area farmers for fall and winter. The county emergency relief committee plans to board 2,000 government head in drought districts. A 60 head Guernsey dairy herd owned by Dr. W. Hates will be placed near West Branch.
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Cedar County
County Emergency Relief Committee
Dr. W. Hates
State Bank
Iowa
West Branch
Car Carrying Dynamite Skids Off Road
A dynamite laden car swerved to avoid a horse on highway 22 near Keota, overturned, injuring the driver. He was rushed to a hospital and the car towed to a garage for salvage. the dynamite did not explode.
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Keota
Iowa Investigators Patrol Fairs Boost Traffic Violations Arrests
Investigators from the Motor Vehicle Department of Iowa under Secretary of State Mrs Alex Miller have been patrolling fair season highways. Fifteen uniformed officers increased apprehensions without adding staff, driven by their commitment and long hours on the job.
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Motor Vehicle Department of
Iowa
Alex Miller
Secretary of State
Department States
Textile strike expands to 200000 mill workers across regions
Union leaders ordered 200000 woolen and worsted mill workers to join cotton textile workers in a pending strike. The move threatens industrial warfare unseen since the 1890s and could halt spinners and weavers across New England and southern villages with thousands already striking early.
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Washington, D.C
Washington, D. C
U.P
New England
Sinclair wins Democratic nomination for California governor
Upton Sinclair, famed Socialist author, wins the Democratic nomination for California governor on a platform to end poverty by state seizure of idle land and factories. He defeated George Creel and will face acting Gov. Frank Merriam, the Republican nominee, in the election.
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Upton Sinclair
California
Sinclair
George Creel
Frank F. Merriam
Eicher Defends Congress at Dutch Creek Fair
Edward C. Eicher of Washington Iowa spoke for about an hour to an appreciative audience at the Dutch Creek fair. He defended the recent Congress and the administration as protecting property and human rights, urging the federal government to act for the common good amid changing conditions. He noted the farm bill as a major measure, praising Midwest farmers as the authors.
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Edward C. Eicher
Washington
Iowa
Dutch Creek Fair
Kieher
Congress
Eicher
Midwest
Turner voices tax stance at Dutch Creek rally
Former Governor Dan W. Turner told about 590 attendees at the Dutch fair that taxation should not burden farmers. He urged stabilization of farm product prices and said the nation prospers when farmers are not neglected. He questioned who pays for state policies impacting estates.
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Iowa
Dan W. Turner
Evening Program Delights Dutch Creek Fair Crowd
Last night at the Dutch Creek fair the crowd stayed despite threats of rain and a late moon. Washington Concert band performed many numbers including two notable xylophone pieces by Pierce Knox. Kerrigan orchestra and Archie Horak solos were omitted due to misunderstanding, while Rev Louis Ellinger’s sawing music drew genuine applause.
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Dutch Creek Fair
Carl Klein
Washington
Kerrigan Orchestra
Archie Horak
Preachers
Louis Ellinger
Clay Church
Elinger
Dutch Creek fair draws 600 plus despite threats of rain
A large crowd attended the Dutch Creek fair with over 600 people served at multiple “tables” by Valley church volunteers. Congressman Pol Eicher and ex governor Dan Turner spoke, a home talent program followed, and net receipts totaled 200 to 250 dollars for church work.
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Dutch Creek
Pol Eicher
Dan Turner
Ed Hotle
Carl W. Klein
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Valley
Two Die in Iowa Head-On Collision
In Mason City area two people Mrs. George Moser and C. Dawson died in a head-on crash near here. Two other occupants suffered serious injuries.
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Iowa
Eleader
George Moser
C. Dawson
Mason City
Here
More Enrolling at the College
Dean Harland Mead of the junior college said today that fifty students have registered for the new year opening Monday and he expects total enrollment to reach sixty by night. He noted at least ten will register Monday and plans to meet Saturday enrollees at the high school forenoon. Enrollment is expected to exceed last year’s opening.
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Harland Mead
Farmers to vote on crop control plan in referendum
In Washington August 31. The AAA will put the plan of future crop control to the farmers. AAA administrator Chester Davis has decided the referendum will let farmers abandon crop control if they wish.
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Washington, D. C
AAA
Chester Davis
Bullitt Arrives in Moscow With Hansen Support
Moscow dispatch notes Ambassador Bullitt landing by army plane from odessa on the Black Sea. He selects George Hansen from Harbin as consul general aide. Soviet writers hold a convention as Maxim Gorky’s royalties reach seven million rubles.
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Moscow
Ambassador Bullitt
Odessa
Bullitt
George Hansen
Harbin
Maxim Gorky
U S Payroll Grows by Over 100000 Since Roosevelt
Washington August 31 Civil service figures show a payroll rise of more than 100000 toward end July. The civilian staff total, temporary and permanent, reached 66681% higher than February, reflecting gains under the current administration.
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Washington, D. C
Thoosevelt
United States Civil Service Fi.gures
Civil Service Commission
Convict Henry Cross Found Dead After Auto Gun Battle
In Tabor Iowa on August 3 the body of ex convict Henry Cross was found jammed under the steering wheel of a car after a gun duel with Burlington railway detective Glenn Craven. Three shotgun slugs were in his neck and face and Cross’s companion was believed wounded.
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Tabor
Iowa
Henry Cross
Glenn Craven
Burlington Railway
Robbery at Davenport Teel House Stuns Local Residents
Jewelry valued over 1000 dollars was stolen from a bedroom dresser while Mrs. George D Frank was away in Wisconsin. The theft was discovered Wednesday morning after her return, and police continue to investigate the break in and search for suspects.
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George D. Frank
Wisconsin
Gasoline Tax Revenue Exceeds One Million
Gasoline tax collections topped a million dollars for the second month in a row. Iowa state treasurer Leo J Wegman reported August receipts at 1,046,913 followed by 1,070,302 for July.
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Des Moines
Leo J Wegman
Work relief delayed by a week in Washington County
Washington county relief projects named for start next week are postponed to Monday September 16 after an inspection hold. Engineer Henry Vollmer says L W Huneke has not yet approved details though an official report is expected later. Up to 160 workers may be used this month on park, Wellman, Riverside, Kalona projects with Kalona opening drain to speed surface water drainage.
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Washington County
Henry Vollmer
L. W. Huneke
Huncke
Huneke
Vollmer
Washington
Wellman
Riverside
Kalona
Kalong
Two Pass Senior Life Saving Tests At Y Pool
Helen Sartor and Jerty Crow passed senior Red Cross life saving tests at the Y pool with Dr. F W Eastwood assisting instructor Winifred Witzieman. Margaret Ann Flenner Frances Sartor and Iola Dittmer passed junior tests this morning.
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Helen Sartor
Jerty Crow
Red Croes
Margaret Ann Flenner
Frances Sartor
Iola Dittmer
F. W. Eastwood
Winifred Witzieman
Old hand signed will filed in Scott county court
Lena Nissen died at 82 and her handwritten will dated 1897 was filed in the district court of Scott county. The document is signed and witnessed and regarded as one of the oldest records to enter the courthouse in some time.
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District Court
Scott County
Lena Nissen
Man Threatener Benjamin Varn To Face U S Court
Authorities say Benjamin Franklin Varn, jailed on charges of threatening to harm President Roosevelt and kidnap his grandchildren, is mentally unbalanced. He is slated for arraignment in federal court today after sending letters demanding 168000 dollars.
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New York
Benjamin Franklin Varn
Roosevelt
United States
Dus Coberry and Leeper Attend Chicago Football Game
Phil Goodlander reports that Louis Dus coberry and Lester Leeper went to Chicago last night to watch the football game.
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Phil Goodlander
Louis Duscoberry
Lester Leeper
Chicago
Bandits Kidnap Sondag Druggist and Son Near Oskaloosa
Police search Mahaska and surrounding counties for two armed men who abducted BE Sondag 69 and his son M Sondag 30 after robbing the Sondag store. The pair forced them into a car, rode 26 miles, released four miles east of town with 4200 cash and 1500 in securities.
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Oskaloosa
Mahaska
Eokuk
BE. D. Sondag
Harper
M. Sondag
Sondag
Sondags
Here
Frank Hook
Washington county 4-H team finishes third in judging meet
Washington county boys 4 H judging team placed third in the Iowa state rate 4 H contest with 1925 points. Lee county led with 2060 and Grundy county was second with 2015. Team members include Everett Hayes Donald Rinner and Robert Cress. The county clothing demonstration team did not place. Johnson county champions were Mahl Yoder and Winabeth Niffeneggier.
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Washington County
Lee County
Grundy County
Washington
Everett Hayes Donald Rinner
Roebert Cress
Mahel Yoder
Witnabeth Niffeneggier
Johnson County
Veteran Button Man John Weber Dies at 68
John Weber of Muscatine aged 68 founder of Weber and Son button factory died today in Muscatine. He was a prominent figure in the button industry and a longtime local businessman.
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Muscatine
John Weber
Weber and Son
Jefferson Baby Wins Health Prize at State Fair
Marilyn Morden of Jefferson won the baby health contest at the state fair with a 99.38 percent score, the highest in fair history. The healthiest boy was James Greenwalt, son of a former Iowa secretary of state, at 98.90 percent.
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Des Moines
Marilyn Morden
Jefferson
Tragic drowning of youth after green apples dare
An Akron boy named Elwem Bahry, age 15, drowned while swimming against his mothers' wishes after reportedly eating green apples. The incident occurred amid a family dispute over his plans to swim.
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Akron
Elwem Bahry
Heavy August Rain Sweeps Iowa Stateswide Cities
Iowa endured another heavy rain day with totals over two inches in three cities Jefferson 2.27 Webster City 2.24 and Sac City 2.08 inches. The weather was described as one of the heaviest and most general showers of the summer by Federal Meteorologist Charles D. Reed. Temperature highs reached eighty six at Ft. Dodge with Estherville recording fifty degrees overnight.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Charles D. Reed
Jefferson
Webster City
Sac City
Albia
Ft. Dodge
Estherville
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