Secret business secrets of Capone gang seized in raid
Chicago police recovered documents and two suspects in raids on downtown offices of the Capone syndicate. The operation follows mayor Cermak’s drive to crush gangs and uncovers advertising space sales for unheld charity dances with politicians and merchants named among buyers. Suspects include Sylvester Agoglia and Mike Costello.
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Chicago
Crime Inc
al Capone
Anton J. Cermak
Sylvester Agoglia
New York
Mike Costello
Agoglia
Costello
Capone
Harry Miller
Frank
Nitti
Cause of Shafer mine explosion sought as inquest begins
Mowequa Ill December 39 The Shafer coal mine ends its dark chapter after seven more bodies found including Mike Potsick father of sixteen. Officials expect federal and state inspectors to assess responsibility as the coroner's inquest opens Monday and the mine remains closed.
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Moweaqua
Ill
Shafer
Mike Potsick
Glenn Shafer
Iowa Junior College Tourney May Be Held at University
Iowa City reports a strong possibility the state junior college basketball championship will be played in the University of Iowa field house during the second week of March. If invited, eight teams would compete March 9 to 11 with a district qualification system returning in 1923.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Edward H. Lauer
Hawkeye
Iowa
Southeastern Iowa
Washington
Fina'iste
Farmers of State Sold 12 Millions of Pigs This Year
Iowa farmers marketed about 12,000,000 hogs in 1932 according to federal statistician Lelia M. Carl after December surveys. The six month period June to December saw 654,000 sows furrowing, an average of six pigs per litter, yielding a total pork crop just over one percent above 1931. Spring farrowing in 1933 is forecast at 1,897,000 sows, with normal conditions implying about 10,690,000 pigs.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lelia M. Carl
Car
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Dinner Honors Ainsworth Couple Wed 63 Years
In Ainsworth on Christmas day eleven Wheeler family members joined Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wheeler to celebrate their 63rd wedding anniversary with a turkey dinner. Attendees included Ray Cox and son Deane of Washington, Burton Wheeler and daughter Helen, Clara Sweet, and A. B. Wheeler. The couple’s Civil War veteran status is noted and a birthday cake tradition continues.
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Ainsworth
Wheeler
A. E. Wheeler
A. Wheeler
Ray Cox
Deane
Washington
Burton Wheeler
Helen
Clara Sweet
Farewell party and gatherings in West Chester area
Social notices recount a farewell dinner for Carl Hardin and family at Ben Holt’s home, with guests from local towns, plus a Queen Esther meeting at I. E. Coffey’s, Deco mber activities, new members, bead work plans, and holiday singing. Also details a Ralph Bauer visit at the Breitenbach home and an oyster supper for POW club members with a bridge game and future dinner plans.
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I. E. Coffey
West Chester
H. E. Stewart
Frances Kleese
Gwendolyn Hoover
Marie West
Harriet Logan
Mrs. Coffey
Pauline Stewart
Hannah Pennock Miller
Bernice Gardner
Bernice Hama
Bible School and Communion Service Schedule
Bible school at 9 15 a m. Communion service and sermon at 10 45 a m. Rev and Mrs Sarehett of Cedar Rapids Iowa will speak at the morning service.
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Bible School
Rev. &, Co
Sarehett
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Industry changes prompt production plan reviews
Carl noted producers expect changes to the industry requiring probable adjustments to production plans.
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Carl
Closeout and clearance deals from Ward & Co
An assortment of discontinued items and sale prices across departments at Ward stores. Airline radio consoles priced at 19 95 after 59. Tea aprons Clearance 49c with 11 left. Menders napkins two box offer 1 49. Dandy overcoats 7 95. Sheep lined coats 3 95. Waste paper baskets 69c. Manufacturer names include Montgomery Ward & Company Klein's Witthe Harness Shop and H J Ward & Company.
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Montgomery Ward & Company
I. Ward & Company
Maderra
H. J. Ward & Company
North Side
Various household and auto bargains from Montgomery Ward and local stores
Local ads offer 1929 Ford B Coupe and 1928 Pontiac sedan for sale, a Walnut Radio Cabinet, sewing machines, dresses, coats, shoes, and assorted household items. Prices range from 49c to 5.95 with limited quantities, plus insurance and battery service noted.
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Montgomery Ward & Company
Stewart's Auto Shop
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Carl Hardins
Ben Holt
Carl Hardin
Missouri
John Loyde
Earl Chambers
George Allen
Shockley
Raymondville
Ernest Chambers
Marjorie
Keota
Fred Forinash
Queen Esther
Ralph Bauer
Preston Wolf
Mason City
Gene Breitenbach
Lloyd Neiswander
David
P. H. Club
O. Kk. Babb
Church OF Chrisy
Want-acs
H. T. Ward & Company
Pease & Ross
Welch Moore
Peasey& Ross
Klein's
Lo Ward & Company
Cities Service Or Co
Graham
Jackson Motor Service
Rothschild’s
Graham's Department Store
Athena Underwear
J. Ward & Company
Eail
Tucker & Jeher
Nash
Rothschild's
Orr & Ross
Dick’s Battery
North Side Cafe
Frances McCoy
TL. Ward & Company
I. M. Bridges & Company
Schmoelier
Cloud Willits
East Second Street
A. E. Atchison
Selby
E. M. Bridges & Co
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