Washington County tops 2000 licensed cars milestone
Shorty before noon today the number of licensed automobiles in Washington County passed the two thousand mark and the county treasurer's office began on the third thousand. 184 machines were plated yesterday for 1925, with six days left to license before January 1. Some owners pay penalties after January first while others live farther from the courthouse.
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Washington County
Washington
Court House
Spare Time Art Students Exhibit Some Real Talent
In Chicago many workers from all walks of life are devoting spare time to art studies. A rubber shoe dealer and a steel mill president’s secretary are among the amateurs, with classes typically 15 hours weekly. The drive aims to broaden culture and show broad interest across ages and professions.
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Chicago
Ioas
Bell Boys
Real Christmas Weather Delights Town with Snow
A fresh snowfall plus ice coats the ground creating a festive white Christmas. Forecasters predict continued snow and cold tonight and tomorrow. Sleighing and coasting are reported as standout winter joys this holiday season.
Installation Set For Ainsworth United Presbyterian Pastor
Keokuk presbytery held a called meeting to arrange the installation of Rev. W. B. McCrory as pastor of the United Presbyterian church at Ainsworth on Saturday January 10 at two o clock. The installation commission includes Rev. W Porter Rev. Willard Wylie and Rev. J Reade McCrory. Rev. McCrory is a cousin of J R McCrory and comes from Alliance Ohio. Rev. W C Porter will finish the unexpired term of Rev. C F Hoffman who has moved to Emporia Kansas.
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Keokuk
United Presbyterian Church
First Church
Specia
W. B. McCrory
Ainsworth
W. ©. Porter
Hoffman
Keota
Emporia
Kansas
Eureka Sunday School Christmas Entertainment
The Eureka Sunday School under the direction of primary teachers Mrs. Wilbur Beenblossom and Miss Helen Grosscup will present a Christmas program next Sunday at 10 o clock. Santa Claus will attend and give a treat to the Sunday School children.
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Eureka Sunday School
Wilbur Beenblossom
Helen Grosscup
Santa Claus
Sioux City Tops State in Building Permits
Sioux City surpassed Des Moines in November building permit valuations, moving Des Moines to fourth place behind Waterloo and Cedar Rapids. Des Moines led by permit count with 144 issued, Cedar Rapids 142, Sioux City 122, and Davenport 166.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Iowa Bureau of Labor Statistics
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Iowa
Cedar Raids
Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Council Bluff
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Marshalltown
Iowa Bankers Urge Thrift For 1925 Economy
In Des Moines the Iowa Bankers association urged a greater display of thrift for 1925. The resolution calls the public to scrutinize personal finances and guard against needless indebtedness, and applies to individuals as well as political subdivisions. It warns against wastefulness and extravagant, unsound expenditures as debts of the past year are liquidated.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa Bankers Association
Y M C A Board Names Committees
The new Y M C A board endorsed 48 committees appointed by President Don Sherman. Committees include Finance and Membership, House, Religious Worker, Boys' Work, Physical Activities, and Educational. State Secretary Hansen of Des Moines plans to visit with a national Y expert to advise on program and membership rates.
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Bailey and Baldrige
Don Sherman
Orville Elder
Milan Shields
Carl Hedges
J. M. Bratton
W. T. Carson
C. W. Davis
H F, Darbyshire
F. R. Sage
H. E. Case
J. J. Miller
J. R. McCrory
A. W. Clow
Claude Tucker
J. D. Kern
L. B. Lupton
F. W. Eastwood
Harry Phillips
W. F. Bickle
Albert McKinstry
M. W. Bailey
R. E Shannon
A. R. Miller
Hanson
Des Moines
Sherman
Keokuk man charged in assault on chief clerk
Keokuk police hold Roy Crandall after he slugged Herman M. Davis chief clerk of the Keokuk Electric Company Saturday night. Davis said the assailant struck from behind. authorities suspect robbery motive and Crandall fits the description. Crandall lists Chicago as his residence.
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Keokuk
Roy Crandall
Herman M. Davis
Keokuk Electric Company
Crandall
Increasing Crops and Prosperity Hope Declares Resolution
The document argues that despite growing obligations and partial crop shortfalls, the nation will soon see a revival of prosperity. It states that increasing crops and debt dissipation will hasten better times and that current insufficiency will not significantly delay recovery.
Meyer Injured in Collision with Train at Fairfield
Iowa City Press Citizen reports Leland Meyer, formerly with the Meyer shoe store in town, badly injured in a collision with a train near Fairfield. Initially thought not serious, X rays show an injured spine and he will require expert treatment and a cast for six months or more.
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Iowa City Press
Leland Meyer
Fairfield
Meyer
Iowa City
Ireland defies Britain over Anglo-Irish treaty with League note
In Geneva the Irish Free State sent a note to the League of Nations saying it cannot accept Britain's position that the 1921 Anglo-British treaty is not subject to league registration. Dublin asserts the treaty is within league oversight and that Article 18 applies.
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Geneva
Irish Free State
Great Britain
League of Nations
Dublin
League
Budget cuts may cut Iowa tax levy to nine mills
Des Moines reports show proposed budget reductions for the coming biennium that could lower the state tax levy to about nine mills. The last levy was 20.25 mills. The new totals, nearly two million dollars less, take effect July 1, 1925. An executive council levy of 1.19 mills and a one mill levy on money and credits will fund the soldier bonus account.
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Des Moines
E. L. Hogue
Executive Council
Deaf Communication Method At Northwestern Trials
Prof. Robert H. Gault of Northwestern University at Gallaudet college is conducting experiments on a method to let deaf persons feel spoken words. He expects encouraging progress to report at the AAAS convention next week. The idea is to convey speech vibrations mechanically to a sensitive skin area so spoken words and sentences may be perceived.
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Washinton D. C
Robert H. Gault
Northwestern University
Gallaudet College
I Saw Your Ad in the Journal Merchant Advice
A brief reminder urges merchants to acknowledge readers who mention seeing their advertisements in the Journal. It promotes proactive engagement and trust between shoppers and local businesses. The note emphasizes using direct language to confirm ad exposure.
January jurors named for 1925 district court term
The district court clerk county auditor and county recorder drew twelve grand jurors and fifty petit jurors for the January term. Grand jurors report January 13 at ten oclock. petit jurors January 19 at 1 30. Judge H F Wagner of Sigourney will preside. term opens January 12.
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H. F. Wagner
Sigourney
Probing Carroll County Officials Over Liquor Law Enforcement
Des Moines Dec 23 An inquiry will determine negligence by Carroll county officials responsible for enforcing liquor laws. Attorney General Ben J. Gibson announced after raids across the county by 45 state agents found extensive liquor violations. Justice Department attaches say violations are more widespread in Carroll than elsewhere.
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Des Moines
Carroll County
Ben J. Gibson
Department of Justice
Warning Against Trespassing on Our Premises
Notice warns all persons against trespassing on our lands. No hunting or trapping allowed due to stock losses from careless hunters. Landowners declare refusal to permit hunters or trappers on the property for self protection.
Des Moines Man Guilty in Fake Collection Scheme
Carl L. Ross was found guilty of using the mafla to defraud in a fake collection scheme that victimized several residents of Iowa, including Des Moines.
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Des Moines
Carl L. Ross
Mafla
Valentino Shines In Monsieur Beaucaire Film Return
Rudolph Valentino returns to the screen in Monsieur Beaucaire a lavish historical romance with Bebe Daniels Lois Wilson Lowell Sherman and Doris Kenyon in a star studded cast. Booth Tarkington story Forrest Halsey adaptation Sidney Olcott produced a standout effort praised for sumptuous settings and dramatic appeal.
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Rudolph Valentino
Monsieur Beaucaire
Fox
Bebe Daniels
Lois Wilson
Lowell Sherman
Doris Kenyon
Booth Tarkington
Forrest Halsey
Sidney Olcott
New York
Happy New Year Message from a Prohibition Era Observer
A satirical ballad notes busy citizens in autos, golf, movies, and nightlife enjoying excesses under Prohibition and taxation. It ends with a cheerful New Year wish to friends and everyone, encouraging a lively, if ironic, view of contemporary life.
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