Grand Championship Steer Award Won At International Exposition
Elliott Brown of Rose Hill Iowa earned the grand championship steer prize at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago for his Lucky Strike a cross bred Aberdeen Angus judged by Walter Bigger of Dalbeattie Scotland. Waldo Mommsen of Miles Iowa won reserve and Junior Feeding with his steer Mike.
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Chicago
Elliott Brown
Rose Hill
Iowa
Elliott
Lucky Strike
Walter Bigger
Dalbeattie
Scotland
Waldo Mommie
Miles
Mike
Biggar
North America
Joseph H. B. Smith
Wolf Creek
Alberta
L. M.vogler
Hope
Ind
C. J. Gustafson
Victor
Mont
BE. Troyer
LaFontaine
Volger
Boone County
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Maurice Butler
Chatham
John L. Pfilantz
Hannibal
Kampon
Ingrid
Michigan State College
Walter Biggar
Clarence Goelke
State Center
Idelmere &Th
Congdon and Attles
Yakima
Waldo Mommsen
C. E. Troyer, la Fontaine
Washington City Council Holds Uneventful December Meeting
The regular December session of the Washington city council met yesterday evening and focused mainly on reviewing claims. No major actions or decisions were reported, keeping the meeting calm and routine.
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Washington
Office Show Windows Modernized by Iowa Southern Utilities
The Iowa Southern Utilities company reports completion of new show windows at its office. Modernization includes rear partition walls, upgraded lighting, and other improvements to the display area.
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Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Superintendents Meet as County Board Addresses Routine Work
The Washington county board of education convenes in session today to focus on routine administrative matters and agent actions. The report notes one dollar a mile as the propulsion cost for the Graf Zeppelin during its 299000 mile global flight.
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Washington County Board of E
Judge Denies New Trial in Beranek V Havel Ruling
The judge this morning overruled a motion for a new trial in the case of Beranek V. Havel where the verdict favored the defendant.
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J. G. Patterson
Beranek V. Havel
Growth of U S Post Offices From 75 to 49300
The United States expanded its postal network from 75 post offices in 1789 to about 49 400 by 1929. Revenue rose from roughly 25000 dollars in 1789 to over 700 million dollars projected for 1929.
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United States
Mrs Singmaster 89 Dies at Maplehurst Farm Near Keota
Mrs. Mary Mc Carty Singmaster aged eighty nine died at Maplehurst farm Keota area after months of illness. Survived by husband Charles F. Singmaster and children J Omer Charles Sophie with Sophie living as devoted daughter. Funeral today at St Marys church at ten conducted by Rev B J Decker. Burial in Keota cemetery beside her husband.
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Here
Ed Singmaster
Keokuk County
Lafayette
Maple Hurst
St. Mary’s Church
B. J. Decker
Keota
Zero Weather in November Sets Cold Record Notes
The official observer reports recent cold spells with temperatures dipping to eight below zero as a new record for November. Historical notes cite events on November 26, 1898 at ten below and November 29, 1891 at fifteen below, while this year saw readings of zero on November 22 and 29 and six below on November 30.
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Geore W. Wallace
Iowa
Shop and mail early to ensure Christmas delivery
During the holiday period mail volume rises about 200 percent making timely processing difficult. To guarantee delivery of Christmas gifts and greetings by Christmas Day the public should shop and mail early. Send gifts and letters at least a week or ten days before Christmas, depending on distance.
Centerville to Vote on Airport Bond and Tax Levy
Centerville Iowa schedules a special election January 14 to approve a $20000 bond issue and a 2.5 mill tax levy to buy the airport. The move follows a council decision made without formal petition as the airport remains leased to the Chamber of Commerce.
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Centerville
Chamber of Commerce
Nations urged to settle China Russia dispute under Kellogg Pact
Secretary of State Stimson calls 53 nations to condemn Soviet and Chinese hostilities and press for a peace settlement under the Kellogg pact. Britain joins in urging a speedy pacific settlement with France and the US. Japan says outside pressure may complicate the railway dispute and will not join statements. Germany expresses sympathy with US action.
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Washington
Stinson
Russia
Stimson
Britain
London
Great Britain
United States
France
China
Tokio
Japan
Germany
Berlin
United Press
Christmas Seal Campaign Opens In Washington
Business leaders and Legion Auxiliary volunteers led by Mrs Belle Rice begin the Christmas seal drive. The campaign involves local stores selling seals for bundles and students selling after school with 40 percent of proceeds staying for school health work. The article also notes George Washington’s Revolution expenses.
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The
Legion Auxiliary
Belle Rice
Jay Brown
Everette Burham
Dan Lindblad
Walter Connor
Hallie Ward
R. J. Tanner
George Baker
Charles C. Clark
Leonard
Owen Grecian
Ford raises wages to seven dollars a day nationwide
Edsel Ford announced a minimum wage increase from six to seven dollars per day at Ford Motor Company effective December 1. The raise affects 24,320 new seven dollar workers and 115,640 current earners on higher scales, totaling about 20 million dollars yearly.
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Detroit
Mich
U.R
Edsel Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Postmaster Advises on Christmas Mail and Seals Usage
Postmaster Harry McCall issues guidance for December mail stressing proper seal placement and inked addresses. He warns against placing seals on the face of letters and outlines key packing and labeling tips to aid postal workers and ensure safe delivery during the holiday season.
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Harry McCall
Cars Licensed At Court House In 1930 Summary
More than 400 cars were licensed at the courthouse this afternoon for 1930 along with 22 trucks. About 150 applications remained in the mails and unfilled.
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Court House
Supervisors Meet for County Education Leaders Session
The December meeting of the county superintendents and principals organization is to be held this evening.
Hoover urges swift tariff and tax cuts in no-nonsense address
President Hoover asks Congress to quicken action on a 160 million tax cut and renewed tariff changes. He outlines a broad program to stabilize the economy, revive business, and reform government agencies amid a cautious congressional tone. He calls for clear rates and less uncertainty to restore confidence and enforce the law.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Senate
House
Tilson
Garner
Ways and Means Committee
White House
United States Merchant Marine
Washington County Farm Bureau schedules eleventh annual meeting
The Washington county farm bureau announces its 11th annual meeting to be held Saturday December 14 in the Y M C A community room. Officers for next year will be elected reports for the past year reviewed and business conducted. Earl Elijah of Clarence Iowa will give the afternoon address as a noted master farmer and public speaker. 4H club members are specially invited to attend.
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Washington County Farm Bureau
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Iowa
Harold Montgomery
Coal mining toll in England exceeds five lives daily
An estimate indicates coal mining in England losses more than five workers each day. The figure highlights ongoing dangers in the industry and the human cost behind coal production.
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England
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