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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1929

Page

5

What Will Iowa Do in Western Conference Debate

Iowa faces a critical decision as the Western Conference dispute lingers with suspicions alumni hold and faculty debates. Athletic Director E. J. Lauer warns the Hawkeyes may not seek reinstatement soon while scheduling for football and basketball presses on amid uncertainty.

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Bank consolidations form First State Bank in two towns

The Iowa state banking department reports bank consolidations at Corydon and Fredericksburg. In Corydon the Commercial National and Corydon State banks merge as Corydon State Bank. In Fredericksburg the First National and First State banks combine, forming the First State Bank.

Des Moines Corydon Fredericksburg State Banking Department Commercial National Corydon State Bank Frederi*ksburg First National First State First State Bank

Secretary Davis backs elevated highway system for 100 mph commute

Secretary of Labor James J. Davis predicts a future era of vast elevated roads radiating from major cities like New York and Chicago. Workers would ride to work by car, park atop buildings, and descend via elevators. He argues highways will dismantle ancient urban flaws and grant homes with gardens along the routes.

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Nut shortage blamed on unseasonable spring weather

Washington reporting Squirrels across the country face a hard winter due to a nut shortage. Agriculture expert Co A Reade of the agriculture department said nut bearing trees were adversely affected by unseasonable spring weather, causing short crops nationwide.

Washington, BD. C Co. A. Reade Agriculture Department Reade

Hurley Picked as Secretary of War by Hoover

President Hoover selected Patrick J Hurley of Tulsa Oklahoma to succeed the late James W Good as Secretary of War. Hurley born Friday January 3 1883 would become the youngest holder of the post if confirmed by the Senate. He is the first Oklahoma and first southern cabinet member chosen by Hoover. his prior service includes assistant secretary of war and extensive military experience.

Washington Patrick Jay Hurley Tulsa Okla Hoover James W. Good Hurley Senate Indian Territory National University Oklahoma State Bar Army Henry B Wilson Shin Ilino

Multi-state region dates for late December event

Regions include Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The window spans December 19 to 21, detailing a coordinated activity across the nine states. No further specifics are provided in the fragment.

Minnesota Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Ilinois Michigan Indiana Ohio Kentucky

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