Cattle on Feed in Corn Belt Seen Down 3 Percent
A report by Leslie M. Carl shows the number of cattle on feed in the corn belt is about 3 percent lower than a year ago. Iowa farmers expect to market about 675,100 head in December 1 to March 31, down 10 percent from last winter. South Dakota falls 20 percent and Nebraska 12 percent, while Ohio Indiana Minnesota rise. Missouri and Kansas near year ago. The trend suggests a smaller winter beef supply with more lightweight steers in yards and potential price effects.
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Des Moines
Leslie M. Carl
Federal Agricultural Statistician
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Hlinets
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Iawa
Iowa Winners At Central States Horticultural Show
Iowa exhibitors dominated the Central States Horticultural exposition in Kansas City. James Withem of Mondamin won the sweepstakes prize for Jonathan apples, with E. O. Worth of the same town earning best bushel, 5-tray and 5-plate honors. Other Iowans named include C. F. L. Clemens Davenport Ralph McFerrin Montezuma Menier Orchards Hamburg Preston A. Niles Missouri Valley C. R. Bishop Mitchelville A W Menott Brooklyn Hammack brothers Woodbine and Daw son honey winners.
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Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Kansas City
R. S
Jonathan
C. F. L. Clemens
Davenport
Ralph McFerrin
Montezuma
Menier Orchards
Hamburg
Preston A. Niles
Missouri Valley
C. R. Bishop
Mitchelville
A. W. Menott
Brooklyn
Hammack Brothers
Woodbine
A. I. Root Companys
Council Bluffs
W. W. Delahoyde
Dawson
J. P. Zink
Green Mountain
Hugh Fullerton Honors Dick Romey Wing on His All American
Mason City Iowa Dec 21 The announcement that Richard Dick Romey of Mason City star end on the University of Iowa football team for the past three years had been selected by Hugh Fullerton to one of the wing positions on his all American team brought joy to his friends here Romey played three years on the local high school teams before becoming a Hawkeye.
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Mason City
Richard
Dick) Romey
University of Long
Hugh Fullerton
Romey
Hawkeye
Hammond Accused of Sandbagging Governor Hammill
Des Moines press notes former police chief John B. Hammond now a special prohibition officer is accused by Police Chief James Cavender of attempting to sandbag Governor Hammill. Cavender says Hammond sought a liquor fighting post and, upon denial, accused the governor of being a wet.
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Des Moines
John B. Hammond
Hammill
Jamcs
Cavender
Hammond
Bank robber Edward Keller dies of fear in taxi
Philadelphia dispatch reports Edward F. Keller, once central to the McNichol trunk murder case, died in a taxi after stealing more than $15,000 in cash and checks from the Corn Exchange National Bank where he worked as a night watchman. He had been paroled a year earlier after a 10 to 12 year sentence for the McNichol slaying.
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Philadelphia
Edward F. Keller
Fimire
McNichol
Corn Exchange National Bank
Daniel McNichol
Keller
Sing Sing
New York Fire Department Association
Corn Exchange Bank
Broad
Wallace
Germantown
Frank Genda
Genda
James McNichy
Zion City Lace Finds Paris Gown Market
Paris imports mark a milestone as Zion City laces become the first American made trims used by a Paris dress-maker. Many dresses trimmed with Zion City lace will return home, and a major Chicago store has purchased half of the orders.
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Paris
Zion City
Ilinois
Chicaxo
Rabbi Says Doctrine Taught by Jesus Mirrors Jewish Teachings
Rabbi Stephen S. Wise of the Free Synagogue told a Carnegie Hall audience that Jesus taught a Jewish ethic and that Christianity errs only in failing to live by its principles. He urged Jews to recognize Jesus as a Jew and to accept his teaching as Jewish in spirit.
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Chicago
Jesus of Nazareth
Stephen S. Vise
Free Synagogue
Wise
Carnegie Hall
Christ
Jesus
Rabbi Wise
Superior-Duluth Harbor Ranked Second Largest Port
A. E. Berg reports the Superior-Duluth harbor as the United States second largest port by tonnage. Duluth leads in iron ore shipments while Superior handles more grain and merchandise for interior distribution. Twin ports expect about 45.6 million tons of merchandise and ore this season valued around half a billion dollars.
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Superior
Wisc
United States
Great Lakes
Superior-Duluth
A. E. Berg
Duluth
Minnesota
Twin
Superior Datlurk
Chicago Grain Dealer Apologizes for Argentine Remarks
Honorio Pueyrredon, Argentina's ambassador to the United States, forwarded George E Saunders of Armour Grain Chicago an apology for compounds about Argentina's wheat crop reports. No immediate comment from Argentina's foreign office or agriculture ministry. The ambassador reportedly telephoned President de Alvear at Mar del Plata with the message.
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Buenos “Aires
Foreign Office
Honorio Pueyrredon
Argentina
United States
George E. Saunders
Armour Grain Company of Chicago
Ministry of Agriculture
Ambassador Pueyrredon
President de Alvear
Mar del Plata
Child suffocated by oil stove in car tragedy
Bristow Iowa reports a seven month old child of Mr and Mrs H B Wilde bore suffocated Sunday from fumes of an oil stove placed in the car to keep the baby warm. In Quimby Cherokee D Warner a former bank vice president recently paroled for forgery was indicted again on a similar charge.
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Associated Press
Bristow, Ia
H. B
D. FE. Warner
Citizens Savings Bank of
Quimby
State Prison
Farm blaze in Morning Sun injures Mrs. Robb
Mrs. Thomas Robb, wife of a local farmer near Morning Sun, was severely burned when a farm home burned. Prompt neighbor work saved her life and the house.
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Burlington
Thomas Robb
Iowa Buried Under Weekend Blizzard Snow Blankets State
Des Moines reports a weekend blizzard leaves Iowa in half a foot of snow with about three inches more yesterday. Low temps and strong winds disrupt rail and road traffic. Iowa City records 21 inches since October 1, a 30 year snowfall high. Prof A C Thomas notes moisture for crops, while forecast calls for continued cold. Charles City at 12 above, Davenport 22, Des Moines 16, Dubuque 18, Keokuk 20, Sioux City 14.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weather Bureau
Iowa City
Charles City
Davenport
Dubuque
Keokuk
Sioux City
Ruler of Hedjaz Loses His Crown
Dec 21 Port Sudan Egypt reports another abdication in the Hedjaz region with Ali King Hussein’s successor Ali Abdicating after ongoing wars with Ibn Saoud. Mecca fell earlier as Hedjaz forces struggled to defend against Najd.
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Hedjaz
Sudan
Egypt
Red Sea
Arabia
Meera
Ali
Hussein
Keokuk High School music clubs to perform in churches
In Keokuk Iowa the senior high school music organizations including the orchestra chorus and glee club are booked for concerts in nearby towns and churches Miss Faye Lucile Robins directs the music program and notes the concerts help popularize music in the community.
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Associated Press
Keokuk
Iowa
Faye Lucile Robins
Toledo jury recesses without indictment in Pinkerton slaying case
A Toledo grand jury recessed until January 18 without reporting an indictment against Lynus Pinkerton, alleged party to the slaying of Frank Mommer. Also noted are the Iowa Nebraska boundary panel's adjournment and a Des Moines meet setting four men’s records.
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Toledo
Lynus Pinkerton
Frank Mommer
Traei Night
Sioux City
Iowa-Nebraska Boundary Commission
Omaha
Council Bluffe-Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa City
Sioux City Finances Show Per Capita City Costs Rise
A Department of Commerce summary details Sioux City's fiscal year to March 31, 1924 with total general and service expenditures at 4 767 9438 dollars and a per capita cost of 25.00. It notes rising debt, school outlays, and property tax shares while outlining 1925 and 1918 comparisons and a 1924 per capita debt of 41.74 dollars.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Washington
Dee. J
Department of Commerce
Perry Creek
Drama at Looney Trial Promises Identity of Letters
John Looney’s defense case heats up as he testifies on his whereabouts during 1919 to 1922. Prosecutors prepare cross examination after 47 exhibits on letters and checks were admitted, with his daughter likely to corroborate alibi evidence.
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Nean Aoenninind Treea
Salesburg
John Looney
Willis Graham
Wm. Gabel
Rock Island
Rock Island County
Looney
New Mexico
Southwest
O. O. Askren
Charles W. Hadley
James Barbour
Huge English plum pudding made in Des Moines
Mrs Amos Guthrie crafted a two and a half foot tall plum pudding weighing 52 inches in circumference. Four men moved it to the market where it will be cut and sold. The batter includes 20 pounds of raisins 30 pounds suet 15 pounds frosting many eggs and citrus and other ingredients. A horse accident left a boy with a dislocated vertebrae and injuries.
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Des Moines
Amos Suthrie
Guthrie
Public awakening urged to curb rising crime, says Dolliver
Webster county attorney James J. Dolliver urges that public responsibility to law enforcement is the key to cutting crime. He says witnesses from citizens are crucial, juries must recognize deterrence, and crime prevention starts at home with honest, temperate living.
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Associated Preas
Fort Dodge
James J. Dolliver
Webster County
Associated Press
Fire destroys Chapin Hall hotel after early morning blaze
A $100,000 fire in the Chapin Hall hotel at Hudson Wisconsin drove forty guests and staff into the street at three AM. The landmark building, standing for fifty years, was destroyed in the blaze.
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Hudson, Wisc
Chapin Hall
Sioux City Plans 200000 Dollar Stock Yards Improvements
Sioux City officials announced a proposed expenditure of 200000 dollars for stock yards improvements. The move aims to upgrade facilities and support local livestock operations.
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Sioux City
Buenos Aires Faces Record Heatwave Across Argentina
Summer heat grips Buenos Aires and wider Argentina as temperatures climb into the nineties locally and exceed 100 in some regions. Residents monitor forecasts and seek cooling measures amid the prolonged heat spell.
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Buenos Aires
Argentina
Mitchell Testifies At Shenandoah Court Inquiry
Colonel William Mitchell appeared as a witness before the naval court of inquiry into the Shenandoah disaster. He submitted a written statement after being sworn, noting a five year army suspension sentence not in effect until presidential approval and asserting his statutory rights remain intact.
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Washington D. C
William Mitchel
Naval Court of Inquiry
Shenandoah
Mitchell
P. Jones
Army
President Coolidge Addresses Boy Scouts in Christmas Message
President Coolidge sends a Christmas greeting to Boy Scouts Lone Scouts and Four Herubs praising unselfishness obedience and self control. He recalls his youth on a farm and says scouting helps boys and girls learn self discipline and consider others.
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Washington, DC
Coolidge
Boy Scouts
Lone Scouts
Four
Herubs
Organizations
Boys and Girls of America
Thief Admits Address In Crime Then Returns To Repent
Jimmy Condon robbed the Greenwich Village home of Angelica Doubleday Tropp but confessed by giving his address and phone number to the author during the theft. He later returned for talks, took extra money, and was captured after police were alerted. He pleaded guilty and awaits sentence.
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Ageoriate
New York
Jimmy Condon
Jimmy
Angelica Doubleday Tropp
Greenwich Village
Tropp
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