Boundary tensions in Bolivian Paraguayan clash near settlement
The Pan-American conciliation conference protocol aims to settle the dispute with a peaceful solution expected by New Year. Delegates hope for a satisfactory outcome as tensions rise and Bolivia and Paraguay sever diplomatic relations after clashes in the Chaco region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asuancion
Paraguay
Governent
Desrer
Ministry of War
Bolivia
Chaco Re
Crawfordsville School Program Delights Crowd With Seasonal Plays
A large audience gathered in Crawfordsville school auditorium for a Christmas program spanning grades. Students performed plays with numerous characters, dolls, elves, and Santa Claus, accompanied by an appreciated orchestra. Local residents, including visitors from Detroit, attended the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Dec
Cole
Fern Berkshire
Mary Davis
John Edward Atkinson
Cy Henss
Maxdale Martin
Bobby Meyer
Max Sellatter
Verena Graber
Edna Richimo
Donald Sands
Kenneth LaVera Graber
Helen Marie Curge
Margaret Schmitt
Junior Patterson
Emmett Ross
Rex Hesselt
John Bob Bullers
Vandalon Brown
Arlene Brown
Econd
Alma Mae White
Santa Claus
David Henry Davis
The
Messengers
Billy Henss
Wayne Dae Vis
Jack
West Moothart
Margaret Mason
Grace Tibbs
eCall
Harold Spangler Curtis
Jamey Mitchell
Wilma Daficker
Ray Kors
Dive
Brown
Donald
Blankenhorn
Nyle Bailey
Janet Berkshire
Kathern Meyer
Johas Pea Aereah Russel Ross
Mary Fran Ier Furguson
Mary
Jone Hd Curtis
Big Dolts
Anna White
William Hauenstein
Gwenlown Rhea
Jean Cherryholmes
Laila Jarvia i
Prov Gue
Lola Fieioher Wi Johnnie
Lacy Hinton
Monde Barnes
Jean Taylor
Thistledown
Gerald Moothart
Audy Brown
Carl Martin
Dale Curtis
Raymond Howsare
Alvin Jones
Lois Hanna
Martha Men
Etee
Rene Sommer
Marie Mitchell
Gilbert Summerville
Chas, Curtis
John Paulsgrove
Forest Mee Neil
Donald White
Gus Ross
Marie Jones
Maxine Meyer
Ary Irene Edgar
Bernice Lowe
Beulah Hesseltine
Lorraine Long
Mary Gale Thompson
Marie Welch
Marie Clark
Sory
Howard Hesseltine
Thomas Jones
Wayne Herkshire
Kenneth Thompson
Lester Jones
Penney Women Employees Receive Christmas Bonuses in Washington
J. C Penney company store in Washington announced Christmas bonuses totaling 600 dollars for women workers. A. Dickerson, local manager, said bonuses were distributed across 121 stores, with 1,882 women receiving checks.
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J. Penney Company
Washington
A. Dickerson
Focal
T. Davis
L. €. Crawford
Glenn McFarlane
Dora Mi Ick
Ethel Tillotson
Clara Shalla
Pearl Hamil
Christmas Carols and Community Plans Highlight Columbus Junction
The Columbus Junction column lists a program committee including Fred Moore and Rev J T Aiken with Mrs Genevieve Fed and HL Lee Huston who arrange a downtown carol event. They will distribute 30 pounds of candy to children and Santa Claus will attend with a committee. Some obituaries and social notes follow, including deaths of Mrs Catherine TI Sigafoose and Mrs Ellen Sellers, and assorted family updates among local residents.
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Columbus Junction
Fred Moore
J.T. Aiken
B. Thomas
Genevieve Fednd Mes
Lee Huston
Bethlehem
Santa Claus
A. Rush
Ames
Catherine TI. Sigafoose
Franc! Sigafoose
J. A. Hantz
County licenses issued for 1928 cars rise to 2429
The county office reports 2,429 automobile licenses issued for 1928 with expectations to surpass 2,600 by evening. Officials note the number is about 100 more than the same time last year and call for continued licensing as owners register their vehicles for the year.
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Washion County
Matucha Sets New Airmail Record Between Kansas City and Chicago
Ramandha established a new speed record for the Kansas City to Chicago airmail run, covering 430 miles in two hours and 37 minutes. His average speed was 210 miles per hour.
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Ramandha
Kansas City
Chicago
Thomson Western Movie Star Is Dead
Fred Thomson noted star of Westerns died today at Queen of Angels Hospital. He underwent an operation last week for gallstones.
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Hollywood
Fred Thomson
Queen of Angels Hospital
Navy Announces Utah to Anchor at Hampton Roads January 6
Washington Dec 26 The battleship Utah will anchor at Hampton Roads January 6 as President-elect Herbert Hoover visits, the Navy Department announced. The report notes Hoover’s arrival amid ongoing naval deliberations and confirms the Utah’s assignment for the event.
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Washington
Utah
Herbert Hoover
Hampton Roads
Navy Department
Hospital Board Vacancies Filled At Meeting Today
At a special meeting of the county board of supervisors Dougherty of Washington and Griffin of Riverside were appointed to the county hospital board to serve until vacancies are filled in November. Dougherty succeeds Mrs. Lemmon whose term would have expired in November while Griffin succeeds Mrs. Michels whose term would have lasted until November 1932. Terms are six years and the resignations of Lemmon and Michels were accepted to take effect immediately. Other board members are Hugh H. McCleary chairman, Walter T. Brown, George W. Reed, Ridley Tell and W. P. Wells.
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County Card of Supervisors
Norking
RE. Dougherty
Washington
Will Griffin
Riverside
County Hospital Board
N Quality
Dougherty
Alice C. Lemmon
Griffin
Eva Michels
Ther
Hugh HL. McCleary Irman
Walter T. Brown
George W. Reed Ridley Tell
W. P. Wells
Riverside Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
At the regular Riverside meeting Saturday Robert Allen W. RC members elected officers for the next year. Officers include President Mrs Anna Griffin Senior Vice President Mrs Anna Younkin Junior Vice President Mrs Mary Knittel Treasurer Mrs Edna Tush ek Chaplain Mrs Ellen Krebs Guard Mrs Lucy Emnd tor Delegate to department convention Mrs Maude Gress Alternate Delegate Mrs Irma Heitzman Delegate to district convention Mrs Ellen Krebs Alternate Delegate to district convention Mrs Hazel nyther Miss Helen Heitzman. Also reports of students visiting and local holiday travels are noted and a basketball game results section records Crawfordsville defeating Riverside 21 to 1 with the RH girls losing 23 to 5.
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Ellen Krebs
Hazel Nythe
Critz
Cedar Rapids
Mes
Helen Critz
Vern Cr
Laurel Linsley
Brown Business College
Iowa City
Francis F
Thomas Walsh
St Ambrose ¢ Lege
Davenport
Mary Rirka
Arnold Shradel
State University of Town
Margaret Griffin
Clark College
Dubuque
Robert Griffin
Creighton College
Omara Neb
Bernard Yansky
Brow Business College
May Hanson
Cascade
Crawfordsville
Plato's Republic Quote on Medicine and Truth
An excerpt notes how people misuse medical remedies, chasing cures while warned by their own worst enemy, the one who speaks truth. The passage reflects on human nature and the self defeating by trusting unproven nostrums.
Local families holiday visits and relocations noted
Mr and Mrs J and Jesse Jarvis visit Wapello and Lawton relatives. Florence Rober returns home from Iowa State College for holidays. Harold Faris travels to Chicago after Christmas with mother Mrs kth Walter and Carl Meek return to De Soto. Seligers to reside with Sam Donahey before moving to West Main street apartment. Florence Rohrer and J G Jugenheimer travel to Havre for Christmas. Marguerite Wallace from Detroit and Merle Dodder family celebrate at G W Wallace home.
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Jesse Jarvis
Wapello
Laura Grahams
Faye Freahwaters
Lawton
West Chesteer
J. A. Freshwater
George Breitenbach
Washington
Harold Faris Rej
Chicago
Kth
Walter
Carl Meek
DeToit
M. RR. Meek
Carl Seliger
Jonesville
Wisconsin
Seliger
Sam Donahey
J.P Wood
West Main Street
Florence Rober
Iowa State College
Airs
Fred Rohrer
J. G. Jugenheimer
Havre
John McCall
John Miller
Whateheer
Arents
Marguerite Wallace
Detroit
GW. Wallace
Merle Dodder
Maughter
Lola Anne
Letts
Malcolm Montgomery
Gold Piece Rears Its Head in Some California Coin Mystery
A fragment reports a historic octagonal gold piece from 1851 tied to California, with coin dealers offering about 100 dollars per piece. The readable text hints at a rare currency nugget and a potential sale or valuation discussion.
Elizabeth Peabody Founding Kindergarten Founder Dies
The founder and originator of the first kindergarten system, Elizabeth Peabody, died on January 4, 1894. Records indicate her existence long before modern kindergartens.
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Elizabeth Peabody
The Difference Society Mor Plentey Humor Notes
A quirky column notes unconventional style and playful remarks on everyday items like olives, with light humor and a breezy tone. The piece reflects whimsy and a casual, observant voice about small, charming details.
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Sociey Mor Plentey
Plenic
Ancient church organ tied to Bach at St George church
The oldest organ traced dates to Bach era around 1721 and was played by him. The instrument was housed in the picturesque St George church built before 1100 in the village of Rotha near Leipzig.
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Bach
St. George
Rotha
Leipzig
Short-Lived Freedom Maive Te Old Goes Into Debt
In a terse market note a temporary freedom move collapses as debt rises. The fragmentary report mentions Toledo and rapid shifts in financial plans. No clear names or dates are provided.
Senator Brookhart Backs Kellogg Pact Opposes Cruiser Bill
Senator S W Brookhart writes to Frank Iowa Legion championing the Kellogg Pact as a new world policy to outlaw war and curb armament He condemns building 300 million dollars of cruisers as waste and threatens to sink warships to protest. He says nations must disarm and criticizes party leaders for backing ultrawar plans.
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Miles
Iworld
Witt
Great Britain
Tam
Publi
Iowa
Smith W Brookhart
Keota High Declamatory Class Enrolls Students for Winter
Keota high school forms a large declamatory class under Miss Kate Bover with 35 members. Oratorical, dramatic and humorous groups selected. rehearsals began last week and continue through holidays. Enrollment lists include Kenneth Walker, Glenn Smith, Jerome McGraw, Mary Lou Stewart, Virginia Dron, Thelma Mower, Marjory Stussell, Cluadine Linkinger, Itha Palmer, Corena Kons, Thomas Morris, Mac Palmer, Mildred Lynn Verle Wade, Violet Later, Bernice Len shows. The district plans no cone test before mid February with thirteen freshmen among the class.
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Keota
de Phirty
Pile
Keats
Kate Bo Ver
Kennneth Walker
Glenn Smith
Jeroy
McGraw
Boyd Blattner
Bruce Stoutner
Mary Loui
Stewart Virginia Dron
Thelma Mower
Helene Burris
Mary Green Wood
Marie Luers
Leona Mech
Mabel Valenta
Shaffer
Harriet
Y Tinney
Vavile
Metraw
Marjory Stussell
Marguerite
Claudine Linke Ninger
Ithea Palmer
Corena Kons
Harriet Heuer
Olga Valenta
Thomas Morris
Mac Palmer
Mary Martha Meyer
Harold Hagist
Franc Vowel
Arti
Mildred Lynn Verle’ Wade
Violet
Clark Ders
Jihel
Isister
Bernice Len
Vesper Sparrow Noted by Nature Magazine
A friend of Man one of ancient sweepers in the fields 18 the vesper sparrow. Recognizable by white outer tail feathers. Nature Magazine notes lore of the grass and its insect larvae. Summer feeding includes leaf hoppers and grasshoppers. fall and winter rely on Tumerabie weed seeds.
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Nature Magazine
Proposing With Flowers on a Mountain Path
A Bernese Oberland maid accepts a bouquet of red and white flowers from a man on a mountain path. The scene frames a fiancé offering roses as he declares intent, amid a quiet vow in a rustic setting.
Wood Treatment Myths Debunked on Fire Resistance
A fragment notes that certain chemical treatments such as ammonium phosphate or ammonium chloride do not significantly weaken wood. It discusses the impact on structural members like joists and rafters and the effectiveness of fire retardants on wood.
Christmas Holiday Toll: Fires Poison Liquor and Crashes
A summary of holiday hazards reports at least 170 deaths due to fires, poisoned liquor, and traffic accidents during the Christmas period. Event mentions various networks and stations in a scattered, incomplete transmission.
Christmas Visitors and Travel Fragments in Davenport Area
Local notes list many residents visiting relatives for Christmas and spending holidays across Davenport and nearby towns. Mentions include Hert Willits, Mrs. Ja Willits, Christine Spear, Dr. and Mrs. C. W. McLat shlin, Rolland Howe, Helen Wood, J. P. Wood, the Schmoelters, G. Prov Mee, and others traveling to Muscatine Washington City Ainsworth and Oskaloosa for family gatherings and funerals.
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Ars
C. BR. Myers
Muscatine
Rolland Howe
Helen Wood
Newton
J.P. Wood
Schmoelter
Wapello Mo
Apple Grafting Guides: Growth Across Branches on Grafted Varieties
A note explains that grafting apple varieties enables growth across branches. Proper union of scion and rootstock supports resilient fruiting while maintaining desired traits.
Violent Death Toll From Christmas Celebrations Across U S
United Press reports a nationwide tally of holiday fatalities reaching 170 by mid morning with totals expected to exceed 200. Causes include traffic accidents 18, poison liquor 12, fireworks 31, hunting and drownings in several states, with the old south marking heavy firecracker celebrations and the northeast noting poison liquor cases in New York City and western New York.
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United Press
United States
Old South
New York City
New York State
Massachusetts
Band to Play at Sigourney Washington Basketball Tonight
Director Milburn McKay announced the high school band will perform Thursday evening at 1 45 before the Sigourney Washington basketball double header. The schedule lists two games, with the second team arriving to ensure the night’s events. The first game is at 7 15 and the main contest at 8 00.
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Milburn McKay
Te High School
sigourney-Washington Basketball Tech
Sigourney Scond
Local Iowa City visit and Christmas notes
Hope you had a Merry Christmas Chas Green and Charley held in high regard. J B Hanley reports frequent Iowa City trips to see ailing Charley Green as rural school programs and Christmas trees lift spirits. Charley Stamp’s longtime associate on the farm passed away Sunday night at his Iowa City home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Green
Iowa City
Eero
Doolmates
Bill
Lucille Hanley
Edna
Rowe
Cedar Rapids
Saturay | AU
Charley
Jimmps
Community meeting at Franklin Center hosts Christmas exchange
Titus Franklin Center meeting drew a good crowd despite illness. A noon cafeteria meal featured angel food cake by Miss Rather Booth and Mrs Comb's cited pumpkin pie. Teachers and pupils held a Christmas exchange, with plans for January.
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Titus
Franklin Center
Atuner
Miss Rather Booth
Dave Kleese
Harry Davison
Thelma Benson
Dave Renson
Letha Moore
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South America
Procol
Alice Meek
Mrs. M. R. Meek
Penney
Martha Butler
Ellen Sellers
Cairo
J. Carter Duncan
Herman Grunder
Wilton
Dwight O'Dell
Susan Vt. Caltrainer
J.D. O'Dell
J. M. Marshall
Cecil Newberg
Alvord
Huston
J. Huston
Walter Cline
Cyril
Silvis, I
T. F. Hantt
Eh Man
Matucha
Ralph Dougherty
Itty Grippin
Supervesc
Helen Heitzman
Em City Business College
Quincy
Will
Roh. Heitzman
Walter Scott
Mamie Scott
Monmouth
Ilinois
EL Ls Ad
Sienee
Brockhart
Washington, D. C
S. W. Brockhart
Frank
Iowa Legion
Keota High
Wood
Mady
Rossini
Lowa City
C. W. McLatshlin
Darjorle Kay
Spear
AEC
A. Te. Spear
W. B. McWilliams
Tot
Jo. Columban
Axa
Alice Sowash
Joline
Roy
J. M. Utterback
Ainsworth
Berenster
Cailord Waymack
Phil Weldin
Eunice Hammer
University of Cincinnati Dart School
Cincinnati
Ohio
BE. D. Hammer
Hoss
Rawford
Mary Gwendolyn Long
Renton Harbor
Michigan
Es Long
Rex Benz Camel
Oskaloosa
Charles Benz
Benz
West Liberty
Raymond Fowers
St. Louis
Wes
Hubert Essley
J. L. Mayer
Dell Dunshee
Furthhr
Irs
J. B. Hanley
Tus
Iria Moore
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